1850s Prints

Nez Perces Gathering in the Pacific Northwest This lithograph, titled "Nez Perces," captures a vivid depiction of the Nez Perce people in their natural forested homeland in the Pa...

Title: 1849 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Dragonflies and Nymph Stages – A Study in Entomology Description: This intricate hand-colored lithograph from 1849 illustrates various drago...

Great image after Sebastiano Del Piombo Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Title: Spectacular View of Valley La Cuesta, Rio Pecos - 19th Century Lithograph Description: This breathtaking lithograph captures the scenic beauty of the Valley of La Cuesta al...

Title: Tinted Lithograph of Metamorphic Rocks at the Border of the Desert, 1856 Description: This striking lithograph, "Metamorphic Rocks - Borders of the Desert," captures the r...

Title: Scenic Expedition to Cadotte’s Pass in the Rocky Mountains Description: This historic lithograph, titled "Approach to Cadotte’s Pass," captures a timeless view of one of Mont...

Title: Trekking Through the Colorado Desert with Signal Mountain in the Distance This lithograph, titled "Colorado Desert and Signal Mountain," depicts a scene in the Colorado Des...

Title: Rare 1852 Tinted Lithograph of Topkapi Palace Courtyard and the Bosphorus, Istanbul by L. Haghe after Fossati and Gayer Description: This exceptional tinted lithograph depict...

Title: Festive Parade – Adrian von Bubenberg and His Household Banner This magnificent hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithographed by Kümmerly and Wittmer, is par...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph of Giant Moths and Silkworm Life Cycle – A Masterpiece in Natural History Art Description: This exquisite 19th-century hand-colored li...

Title: 1855 Swiss Victory Parade – Captured Burgundian Cannons Escorted by Bernese Troops Description: This exceptional hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithographe...

Scenic View of Milk River and Missouri Junction with Wildlife in 19th Century Landscape This captivating lithograph depicts the serene landscape near the junction of the Milk and ...

Wonderful image after Veronese Fine Steel engraving. Published by Tallis, London. circa 1850 Unframed.

Title: Columbia River Junction with Des Chutes – A Majestic River Landscape Description: This captivating lithograph depicts the dramatic junction of the Columbia River with Des Chu...

Title: Scenic Depiction of "Dalles" - A Majestic View of Indigenous Life Along the Columbia River Description: This exquisite lithograph titled "Dalles" captures a serene yet dynami...

Title: Tinted Lithograph of Kettle Falls on the Columbia River, 1856 Description: This stunning lithograph, "Kettle Falls, Columbia River," captures the raw power and striking g...

This hand-colored engraving depicts a dramatic battle scene titled "St. Domingue - Prise de la Ravine aux Couleuvres" (Capture of the Ravine of Snakes in Saint-Domingue). The image s...

Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Rapeseed and Poppy, Calwer, 1854 This stunning botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s *Deutschlands Technische Pflanzen* (1854), a d...

These original antique prints are beautiful examples of botanical illustrations featuring tropical plants, drawn with precise detail and coloration. The Latin and English names of th...

Title: Rare Tinted Lithograph of Istanbul, 1852 Description: This exquisite tinted lithograph depicts a vibrant view of Istanbul, crafted by L. Haghe after Fossati and Gayer. Produc...

Title: Zuni Sacred Spring - Lithograph from the Pacific Railroad Survey, 1856 Description: This lithograph, "Zuni Sacred Spring," presents a rare and evocative depiction of a sacr...

Title: Scenic View of Butte de Morale - A Stunning 19th-Century Expedition Print Description: This lithograph captures the enchanting landscape of Butte de Morale, a serene and ve...

Wonderful image after Carracci Fine Steel engraving. Published by Jones & Co. C.1850 Unframed.

Historic Engraving of Newburgh, NY with Hudson River View, c. 1850 This antique engraving beautifully captures a mid-19th-century view of Newburgh, New York, nestled along the sceni...

Magnificent Botanical Chromolithographs from Revue Horticole, Circa 1885 Artist and Lithographer Details: - Artist (Del. - Delineavit): The mention of "Godard del." signifies that ...

Title: Scenic View of the Rio Colorado Near Mojave Villages, A Historical Encounter Description: This historically rich lithograph captures a dynamic scene along the Rio Colorado, n...

Title: Tinted Lithograph of the Great Basin from Canada de las Uvas, 1856 Description: This atmospheric lithograph, "The Great Basin from the Canada de las Uvas with Lost Mounta...

Stunning View of Palouse Falls – Scenic Cascade in Washington This breathtaking lithograph captures the awe-inspiring Palouse Falls, located in southeastern Washington State. The ...

Antique print titled 'Puishment of the Bamboo'. Print of Chinese punishment with bamboo. This print originates from 'The Chinese Empire: historical and descriptive. Illustrating the ...

Title: Bitter Root River Near Fort Owen in Montana - Tinted Lithograph from the Pacific Railroad Survey, 1856 Description: This stunning lithograph, "Bitter Root River Near Fort...

Title: Historic View of Chemakane Mission with Indigenous and Mission Life Scene Description: This captivating lithograph of the Chemakane Mission offers a rare glimpse into the his...

Great image after Giorgione Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Title: Scenic View of the Palouse Region – A Rare 19th-Century Lithograph This exceptional lithograph, titled "Source of the Peluse," offers a picturesque depiction of the Palouse r...

Majestic View of the Marias River Canyon - 19th Century Hand-Colored Lithograph This stunning 19th-century hand-colored lithograph captures a breathtaking view of the Marias River c...

Native American Camp Scene at Hell Gate Ronde – Peaceful Prairie Landscape This exquisite 19th-century lithograph portrays Victor's Camp at Hell Gate Ronde, capturing a tranquil ...

Title: Expansive View of Big Blackfoot Valley – Captivating American Frontier Lithograph Description: This lithograph captures the breathtaking expanse of Big Blackfoot Valley, ...

Title: Vibrant Camp Scene in the Mojave Valley of Rio Colorado Description: This beautiful lithograph depicts a dynamic camp scene in the Mojave Valley along the Rio Colorado. The...

Title: Tinted Lithograph of a View on the Gila Below the Great Bend, near Phoenix, Arizona - 1856 Description: This picturesque lithograph, "View on the Gila Below the Great Bend...

Title: 1856 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Swallowtail Butterflies and Caterpillars – A Masterpiece of Natural History Art Description: This ench...

"Pleasures of Winter" Maintains the appropriate markings along with "New York, Published by N. Currier 152 Nassau Street. (The firm was located here in lower Manhattan from 1837-1872) The lithograph portrays a woman leaving her stately home with her two children, being escorted by two drivers to ride in a double seated horse drawn sleigh. In the background is a snowy field with other houses and a loaded horse drawn timber sleigh. In addition to the Amon Carter Museum in Dallas, an example of "Pleasures of Winter" is in: The Library of Congress The Springfield Museum (Massachusetts) Gift of Lenore and Sydney Alpert) Metropolitan Museum of Art (Gift of Colgate 1962) Museum of Fine Arts Boston (Donated by Lee M. Friedman) Dimensions: actual= 16 1/2" h x 23 13/16" w matte= 19 1/2" h x 25 1/4" w folio= 21 9/16" h x 27 1/2" w with frame= 26 1/4" h x 32 1/4" w frame= 1 1/4" burl bird's eye maple It is in very good all original condition; and housed and professionally mounted in a fine quality and attractive bird's eye maple wooden frame with preservation backing and frontal protective glass (important when dealing with 170 year old lithographs); it is the rare and desirable Currier large folio sheet example in fine original color. There is minor foxing and a tideline upper center (see images). The larger folios are more rare because they appealed to the wealthier sector of the population and were more expensive, thus fewer were made, albeit, knowing their more discerning customer base, there was more attention given to detail; hand coloring, and quality for example. This example has been framed and housed in museum quality conservation backing for over 80 years. I have had it professionally taken apart and I inspected the folio visually, and examined it with a black light and loop; as a result, I guarantee and can attest to the accuracy of my description of the lithograph. I then had the folio professionally remounted in it's original frame with an upgraded preservation backing (see images of original folios out of frame and for confirmation of inspection). This lithograph has no tears, no touch up paint, and no glued or taped repairs. This is one of the four iconic and highly desirable set of lithographs made by Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) dated 1855 from the American Country Life series. They are named; Spring "May Morning"; Summer "Summer Evening"; Fall ""October Afternoon"; and Winter "Pleasures of Winter". The lithograph was produced from the painting of well known artist Frances (Fanny) Flora (Bond Palmer (1812-1876). She painted typical American scenes of daily American life that were used by Currier for years to come. She was an accomplished artist by the time she migrated to the United States from England, and Currier commissioned her to do the country scenes for this series. Each of the original images are toned lithographs with applied hand painted watercolor. The lithograph reflects an affluent life style, showcasing grandiose homes and glamorizing the rural way of living as urban areas became more densely populated with the tidal wave and arrival of immigrants. Nathaniel Currier began his lithograph business in 1835 with hand colored images portraying outdoor panoramic, historical, pastoral, and landmark scenes and events, with which the middle class and the wealthy sought to decorate their houses. James Ives (1824-1895) was his accountant) and would join him later in 1857 to help run the business. The hand painted lithograph is embellished with script text in the bottom margin of the folio "Entered according to art of congress in the year 1855 by N. Currier in the clerk's office of the southern district of N.Y." "F.F Palmer...

Botanical Illustration of Blanket Flower: Gaillardia Grandiflora This vibrant lithograph features the Gaillardia grandiflora, commonly known as the Blanket Flower. This striking plant is celebrated for its large, daisy-like flowers with bold colors ranging from red and orange to yellow, making it a popular choice in gardens for its bright and cheerful appearance. The illustration captures the vivid coloration and form of the flower, with its prominent central disk and ray florets surrounded by lush green foliage. This image is part of the 19th-century botanical series "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe," created by the Belgian horticulturist Louis van Houtte. Known for his extensive work in horticulture, van Houtte's illustrations provided detailed and visually appealing representations of various plant species, aiming to document the beauty and diversity of the botanical world. Hand-colored lithography, the method used here, was a favored technique for its ability to accurately depict the vivid hues and intricate details of plants. The print is in good condition, with the colors well-preserved, though it may show minor signs of aging such as light foxing, which is typical for antique botanical...

Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Nicotiana Tabacum and Nicotiana Rustica, 1854 This striking hand-colored botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s 'Deutschlands Tech...

Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Madder and Safflower, Calwer, 1854 This detailed botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s *Deutschlands Technische Pflanzen* (1854), a...

This hand-colored engraving depicts a maritime scene in Amsterdam, capital of The Netherlands. The view shows the bustling waterfront, with sailboats navigating through choppy waters...

Great image after Veronese Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Sensational image by John Martin. Drawn and engraved by John Martin. Published by Sangster Unframed.

Great image after Correggio Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping

The text in the image is in Italian: "Balena spinta sulle coste della Siberia." The phrase mean "Whale stranded on the coasts of Siberia." The image is a lithograph created by B...

Great image after Ercole Di Ferrara Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Title: "Renaissance Nobility: Württemberg and Mainz" This composite image juxtaposes two hand-colored prints from the Renaissance era, offering a glimpse into the fashion and famili...

The image is an engraving of the Panthéon in Paris, created by Auguste Bry (1805–1880) and Philippe Benoist (1813–). The Panthéon originally served as a church dedicated to St. Gen...

The two prints are lithographs from the book *Exploration of the Valley of the Amazon*, made by the U.S. Navy Department in 1854. This book chronicles an expedition undertaken to exp...

Antique print titled 'No.1 Street Punishments'. Print of Chinese street punishments. Shows a prisoner, his arms bound and flags attached to his ear...

19th Century Botanical Lithograph of Aphelandra Porteana by Louis van Houtte This is a botanical illustration of Aphelandra porteana, a plant commonly known as Zebra Plant, due to t...

Wonderful image after Van Dyck Fine Steel engraving. Published by Virtue C.1850 Unframed.

This hand-colored engraving titled "Madagascar - Incendie d’un Village de Chahary" (Burning of a Village in Chahary, Madagascar) depicts a dramatic and intense scene in which a villa...

This lithograph portrays a pleasant scene of a man in a top hat atop a handsome dark horse, with a boy riding a white horse (presumably father and son) in front of a country estate, while women gather as they water flowers, and children play with a lamb in the foreground. A man plows a field; while a horse is being groomed near the stable in the background. Afar and to the right is the sea dotted with ships here and there. The folio is mounted on cardboard and set in the matte. It is in very good all original condition; and housed and professionally mounted in a fine quality and attractive bird's eye maple wooden frame with preservation backing and frontal protective glass (important when dealing with 170 year old lithographs); it is the rare and desirable Currier large folio sheet example in fine original color. There is some toning and slight fading, The larger folios are more rare because they appealed to the wealthier sector of the population and were more expensive, thus fewer were made, albeit, knowing their more discerning customer base, there was more attention given to detail; hand coloring, and quality for example. This example has been framed and housed in museum quality conservation backing for over 80 years. I have had it professionally taken apart and I inspected the folio visually, and examined it with a black light and loop; as a result, I guarantee and can attest to the accuracy of my description of the lithograph. I then had the folio professionally remounted in their original frame with an upgraded preservation backing (see images of original folios out of frame and for confirmation of inspection). This lithograph has no tears, no touch up paint, and no glued or taped repairs. This is one of the four iconic and highly desirable set of lithographs made by Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) dated 1855 from the American Country Life series. They are named; Spring "May Morning"; Summer "Summer Evening"; Fall ""October Afternoon"; and Winter "Pleasures of Winter". The lithograph was produced from the painting of well known artist Frances (Fanny) Flora (Bond Palmer (1812-1876). She painted typical American scenes of daily American life that were used by Currier for years to come. She was an accomplished artist by the time she migrated to the United States from England, and Currier commissioned her to do the country scenes for this series. Each of the original images are toned lithographs with applied hand painted watercolor. The lithograph reflects an affluent life style, showcasing grandiose homes and glamorizing the rural way of living as urban areas became more densely populated with the tidal wave and arrival of immigrants. Nathaniel Currier began his lithograph business in 1835 with hand colored images portraying outdoor panoramic, historical, pastoral, and landmark scenes and events, with which the middle class and the wealthy sought to decorate their houses. James Ives (1824-1895) was his accountant) and would join him later in 1857 to help run the business. The hand painted lithograph is embellished with script text in the bottom margin of the folio "Entered according to art of congress in the year 1855 by N. Currier in the clerk's office of the southern district of N.Y." "F.F Palmer...

Declaration of Independence Signatures Facsimile – Binns Engraving, 1820s This antique facsimile presents the signatures of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1...

Two images on one sheet depicting ruins in Mexico. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bild...

Napoleon Bonaparte on Horseback – Imperial Guard Lithograph, 1859 This finely hand-colored lithograph presents a commanding portrait of Napoleon I on horseback, surrounded by office...