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Period: 1870s
Napoleon's Final Voyage: HMS Bellerophon on the Waters of Exile, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique image is a print depicting the H.M.S. Bellerophon, a ship of the British Royal Navy. The print is rendered in a monochromatic color scheme with subtle hand colo...
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Original Chromolithograph of a Sugar Factory in Java, Indonesia, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
View of the sugar factory in Pangka Pangka sugar factory (Tegal residence, Java, Indonesia)
Original title in Dutch: "Gezicht op de suikerfabriek in Pangka Suiker fabriek Pangka (re...
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Alpine Botanical Print of Rock Soapwort and Nodding Bellflower, 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Alpine Botanical Print of Rock Soapwort and Nodding Bellflower, 1874
Description: This charming botanical lithograph, published in 1874 by George Bell and Sons in London, bea...
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Original Antique Botanical Print - Selaginella Grandis, circa 1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely botanical print
Chromo-lithograph
Original color
Published, circa 1870
Unframed.
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English Victorian Antique 1870s Prints
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Victorian Triptych of Alpine Flowers from Alpine Plants by David Wooster 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Victorian Triptych of Alpine Flowers from Alpine Plants by David Wooster 1874
This rare and visually striking triptych features three original hand-coloured lithographs from the cel...
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Original Chromolithograph of a Sugar Factory in Java, Indonesia, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
View of the sugar factory in Pangka Pangka sugar factory (Tegal residence, Java, Indonesia)
Original title in Dutch: "Gezicht op de suikerfabriek in Pangka Suiker fabriek Pangka (re...
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Native US Flora - Six Original Botanical Chromolithograps, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
The image displays a collection of six chromolithographs depicting various plant species. These illustrations are characterized by their botanical accuracy and aesthetic appeal, typi...
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Original Antique Botanical Print - Red Rose, circa 1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely botanical print
Chromo-lithograph
Original color
Published, circa 1870
Unframed.
Chipped top left corner
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Original Antique Botanical Print - Climbing Rose, circa 1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely botanical print
Chromo-lithograph
Original color
Published, circa 1870
Unframed.
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Set of 6 Original Antique Botanical Prints, circa 1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely set of 6 botanical prints
Chromo-lithographs
Original color
Published, circa 1870
Unframed.
The measurement given is for one print.
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1870s & 1880s Set of 6 Framed "Judges" Vanity Fair Spy & Ape Prints
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1870s & 1880s set of 6 framed period "Judges" Vanity Fair Spy & Ape Prints. These full page caricatures were published by Vanity Fair of famous men & w...
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British Victorian Antique 1870s Prints
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Pair of Original Antique Prints of Fruit After Walter Hood Fitch. C.1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely pair of prints
Lithographs
Original color
Published, circa 1870
Unframed.
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Original Antique Botanical Print - Water-Lilies, circa 1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely botanical print
Chromo-lithograph
Original color
Published, circa 1870
Unframed.
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Original Antique Bird Print, the Savi's Warbler, circa 1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of a savi's warbler
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph with original hand color.
Published,...
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English Folk Art Antique 1870s Prints
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1876 "Gettysburg, The Repulse of Longstreet's Assault." Engraving
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented here is an 1876 engraving of John B. Bachelder and James Walker’s Gettysburg. The Repulse of Longstreet’s Assault. The engraved scene depicts the decisive battle on the final day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Researched by the photographer and topographer John B. Bachelder and painted by James Walker, the original painting was created in 1870. This detailed engraving was done by H. B. Hall Jr. and published by James Drummond Ball.
Otherwise called Pickett’s Charge, the battle occurred on July 3, 1863. Pickett’s corp commander, Lieutenant General James Longstreet was placed in charge of the attack despite his hesitations. Longstreet’s central role led to the title of the work, Repulse of Longstreet’s Assault. In an attempt to gain control of an important supply route, nine Confederate brigades charged across three-quarters of a mile of open ground against cannon fire to take Cemetery Ridge from the defending Union Army. Despite their overwhelming numbers, the Confederate forces were repelled with considerable casualties marking not only a decisive victory for the Union, but also the beginning of the slow defeat of Lee’s Army. The furthest the charging forces advanced before being repulsed would forever be known as the “High Water Mark of the Confederacy.” The Confederate army never recovered from the losses at Gettysburg and it effectively ended Lee’s campaign into Pennsylvania.
The engraving gives the perspective from the Union rear, one that encompasses most of the battlefield, from Big Round Top on the left to the northern reaches of Cemetery Ridge on the right. The Confederate lines at Seminary Ridge are in the far distance, partially obscured by bursting shells. The image centers on the main Confederate assault, in the vicinity of what today are known as "The Copse" and "The Bloody Angle." The composition has elemen...
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Flora Illustrated: A Collection of 19th Century Botanical Art, Published c.1875
Located in Langweer, NL
The prints depict various botanical species, each illustrated with detailed attention to the morphology of the plants, including leaves, flowers, and sometimes fruits or seeds. These...
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1871 Botanical Prints of Paeonia and Butomus from Tunbridge Wells Flora
Located in Langweer, NL
1871 Botanical Prints of Paeonia and Butomus from Tunbridge Wells Flora
Offered here is a striking pair of original 19th-century botanical prints from The Flowering Plants of Tunbridge Wells and Neighbourhood by Richard Deakin, published in 1871 by Stidolph & Bellamy and Groombridge & Sons, London. These finely detailed plates depict Paeonia corallina (Coral Peony) and Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush), two elegant flowering species native to parts of Europe and found in the Tunbridge Wells region of England.
Rendered with scientific precision and colored by hand, these prints reflect the Victorian era’s passion for botany, natural classification, and the visual arts. Each flower is represented in its full structural form, with careful attention to botanical accuracy, showing stems, leaves, blossoms, and reproductive parts where applicable.
The *Paeonia corallina* features deep crimson petals and vibrant green foliage, while the *Butomus umbellatus* is notable for its light pink clustered blooms atop tall, sinuous stems—its root and bulb details meticulously illustrated alongside. These prints exemplify the dual nature of botanical works of the 19th century: simultaneously scientific documents and refined decorative art.
These plates come from one of the more specialized and regionally focused British botanical publications of the period, making them relatively rare in the market. Their historic link to the Tunbridge Wells flora gives them additional geographic and academic interest.
Condition Report:
Good condition overall. Hand-coloring remains vivid and precise. The paper shows only minor, even toning, appropriate for its age. No significant foxing or tears. Species names are present and clearly legible.
Framing Suggestions:
For the best visual impact and preservation, these prints should be framed in matching frames with archival mats and UV-protective glass. A neutral mount (ivory or pale grey) will complement the organic colors while enhancing their Victorian charm. Ideal for hallways, libraries, studies, or conservatories, especially in botanical or period-themed interiors.
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Satirical Hand-colored Engraving of Monkeys at Billiards, 1871
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Monkeys at Billiards - Published in *The Days' Doings*, June 17, 1871. After a drawing by Paul Meyerheim.
This whimsical and satirical hand-colored engraving, titled Monkey...
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The Sydney International Exhibition Building (Garden Palace) Engraved, c. 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
The Sydney International Exhibition Building (Garden Palace), c. 1879
Minor tears on sheet edges, center fold as issued, vibrant hand coloring, overal...
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Haunting Elegance – 19th-Century Gothic Lithograph of Ghostly Apparitions
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Haunting Elegance – 19th-Century Gothic Lithograph of Ghostly Apparitions
This evocative lithograph captures a mesmerizing Gothic scene filled with mystery and supernatural...
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Highland Landscape in the Bantam Residency – Java Lithograph, Published 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Highland Landscape in the Bantam Residency – Java Lithograph, Published 1872
This expansive and atmospheric chromolithograph presents a sweeping view over the highlands of the Banta...
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Original Antique Print of A Palm Tree, circa 1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely print of a palm tree
Chromo-lithograph
Original color
Published, circa 1870
Unframed.
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Scottish Primrose and Alpine Thyme hand coloured botanical print 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Scottish Primrose and Alpine Thyme hand coloured botanical print 1874
This beautifully hand coloured botanical print from 1874 features two alpine flowering plants, Primula scotica ...
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Exotic Blooms: A Collection of 19th-Century Chromolithographs, Published in 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
The following six chromolithographs are botanical prints from a collection illustrated by Louis Benoît Van Houtte.
Louis Benoît Van Houtte was a prominent Belgian horticulturist and...
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A Pair of Alexander Pope Jr. Duck Chromolithographs, 1878
Located in Savannah, GA
Alexander Pope Jr.
(American, 1849-1924)
A pair of chromolithographs from Upland Game Birds and Water Fowl of the United States, 1878
The Golden-Ey...
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American Other Antique 1870s Prints
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Botanical Illustrations from the Victorian Era: A Visual Celebration of Flora
Located in Langweer, NL
These are vibrant chromolithographs from "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse" by Edward Step, illustrated by Désiré Bois and published in 1896 by Frederick Warne & Co., Londo...
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Vibrant Botanical Portraits: Exquisite Plant Illustrations from the 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
These illustrations, executed with precision and rich coloration, are fine examples of chromolithography, a technique popular in the 19th century for its ability to produce vivid, mu...
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Architectural Elegance: Schinkel's Stairhall, Circa 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
The print titled "Saal in dem Trauerspiel Konig Yngard Act 1" is an architectural rendering from the first act of a tragic play, possibly fictional, involving a character named King ...
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Interior of the Directors Parlour, Bank of England: A Neoclassical Financial Hub
Located in Langweer, NL
This print is titled The Directors' Parlour, Bank of England, and was created by J. C. Griffiths, whose name is visible in the lower right corner. The image depicts the grand interio...
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Native US Flora - Six Original Botanical Chromolithograps, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
The image displays a collection of six chromolithographs depicting various plant species. These illustrations are characterized by their botanical accuracy and aesthetic appeal, typi...
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Native US Flora - Ten Original Botanical Chromolithograps, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
The image displays a collection of tten chromolithographs depicting various plant species. These illustrations are characterized by their botanical accuracy and aesthetic appeal, typ...
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Alpine Botanical Lithograph of Dwarf Hoary Sea-lavender, 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Alpine Botanical Lithograph of Dwarf Hoary Sea-lavender, 1874
Description: This exceptional botanical lithograph, dating from 1874, depicts the Dwarf Hoary Sea-lavender, scie...
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Vibrant Orchid and Clivia: A Botanical Duo from Van Houtte's Collection, c.1875
Located in Langweer, NL
The two prints are from Louis Van Houtte's "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe" and illustrate two different species:
1. Sophronitis coccinea:
- Latin Name: Sophronitis ...
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Majestic Victorian Butterfly Illustrations: Rare and Detailed Portraits, 1878
Located in Langweer, NL
Majestic Victorian Butterfly Illustrations: Rare and Detailed Portraits by Frederic C. Moore
This collection features beautiful 19th-century butterfly lithographs by Frederic C. Moo...
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Victorian Butterfly Treasures: Captivating Hand-Colored Lithographs, 1878
Located in Langweer, NL
Victorian Butterfly Treasures: Captivating Hand-Colored Lithographs by Frederic C. Moore
Description: This exquisite set of lithographs by Frederic C. Moore, created in 1878, offer...
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Native US Flora - Ten Original Botanical Chromolithograps, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
The image displays a collection of tten chromolithographs depicting various plant species. These illustrations are characterized by their botanical accuracy and aesthetic appeal, typ...
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Old Print of a Mosque in a Kampung Java or Village of Javanese, Indonesia, 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Missigit in Kampong Djawa'.
Antique print depicting a scene in Indonesia. Originates from 'De Oorlog tusschen Nederland en Atchin' by G.L. Klepper.
Artis...
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Hand-Colored Photographs of Piazza San Marco & St Mark’s Basilica, Venice, 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The two photographs are hand-colored images of Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy, showcasing iconic Venetian architecture:
First Image:
- Subject: The broader view of Piazza San Mar...
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Floral Collection: Coral Drops, Prairie Gentian, Monkey Orchid, Bellflower, 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
"Elegant Flora: A Showcase of Bessera, Lisianthus, Masdevallia, and Ceratostema"
This title emphasizes the elegance and distinctive characteristics of each species, enhancing the bo...
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Mountain Road and Waterfall in the Tengger Range – Java Lithograph, circa 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Mountain Road and Waterfall in the Tengger Range – Java Lithograph, Published 1872
This powerful and richly detailed chromolithograph captures a dramatic stretch of road through the...
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Java’s Kawis Mountains and Tobacco Estate near Malang – Antique Lithograph, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Java’s Kawis Mountains and Tobacco Estate near Malang – Antique Lithograph, 1872
This engaging chromolithograph shows a tobacco plantation set against the backdrop of the Kawische (...
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View of the Tengger Mountains, East Java – Rare Java Landscape Lithograph, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
View of the Tengger Mountains, East Java – Rare Java Landscape Lithograph, 1872
This expansive and finely detailed chromolithograph presents a panoramic view of the Tengger Mountain...
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Wild Landscape with Waterfall and Jungle Life – Java Lithograph, Published 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Wild Landscape with Waterfall and Jungle Life – Java Lithograph, Published 1872
This vividly naturalistic chromolithograph captures an untamed and serene corner of Java’s eastern wi...
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The Bathing Place of Wendit, East Java – Tranquil Java Lithograph, c.1872
Located in Langweer, NL
The Bathing Place of Wendit, East Java – Tranquil Java Lithograph, Published 1872
This serene and beautifully composed chromolithograph shows the celebrated bathing place of Wendit,...
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Moonlit Landscape near Sumedang, West Java – Rare Java Lithograph, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Moonlit Landscape near Sumedang, West Java – Rare Java Lithograph, 1872
This atmospheric and beautifully rendered chromolithograph shows a moonlit landscape in the highlands around ...
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Mountain Landscape near Kedong Badak – Rare Java Lithograph from 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Mountain Landscape near Kedong Badak – Java Lithograph from 1872
This tranquil chromolithograph captures the peaceful countryside near Kedong Badak, along the major colonial road le...
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Victorian Triptych of Alpine Flowers from Alpine Plants by David Wooster 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Victorian Triptych of Alpine Flowers from Alpine Plants by David Wooster 1874
This rare and visually striking triptych features three original hand-coloured lithographs from the cel...
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Antique Vanity Fair Print 'Charlie' Lord Carrington – 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Vanity Fair Print 'Charlie' Lord Carrington – 1874
This is an original Vanity Fair lithograph dated February 7, 1874, titled "Charlie,"...
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Botanical Illustrations from the Victorian Era: A Visual Celebration of Flora
Located in Langweer, NL
These are vibrant chromolithographs from "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse" by Edward Step, illustrated by Désiré Bois and published in 1896 by Frederick Warne & Co., Londo...
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Vibrant Colonial Era Java Print: Festival near Mount Ardjoeno, ca. 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Village Festival near Mount Ardjoeno – Java Celebration Lithograph, Published 1872
This vibrant and richly detailed lithograph captures a lively village celebration in the region su...
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Wedding Procession in the Salak Valley, Puncak – Java Cultural Lithograph, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Wedding Procession in the Salak Valley, Puncak Pass near nowadays Bogor, – Java Cultural Lithograph, Published 1872
This festive and culturally rich chromolithograph captures a trad...
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Landscape near Probolinggo with Smoking Volcano – Java Lithograph, c.1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Landscape near Probolinggo with Smoking Volcano – Java Lithograph, Published 1872
This scenic and historically rich chromolithograph presents a dynamic landscape near Probolinggo in...
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Brantas River as a Mountain Stream – East Java Landscape Lithograph, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Brantas River as a Mountain Stream – East Java Landscape Lithograph, 1872
This luminous and tranquil scene captures the Brantas River in its early, mountainous course, flowing throu...
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Mountain Road to the Salak Valley, Java – Colonial Landscape Lithograph, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Mountain Road to the Salakh Valley (Puncak Pass), Java – Colonial Landscape Lithograph, 1872
This richly detailed chromolithograph presents a scenic mountain route leading into the ...
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Mount Bromo Volcano Erupting in 1856 – East Java Lithograph, Published 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Mount Bromo Volcano Erupting in 1856 – East Java Lithograph, Published 1872
This dramatic landscape shows Mount Bromo, one of Java’s most iconic and active volcanoes, during an erup...
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View of Anjer near the Krakatoa Volcano, Sunda Strait – Java Lithograph, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
Anjer, Sunda Strait, North Coast of Java – 19th Century Lithograph with Ships at Anchor
This evocative maritime scene, identified as plate 7 from the rare folio 'Java, naar schilder...
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International Rifle Match Between American and Irish Teams at Dollymount, 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: The International Rifle Match Between American and Irish Teams, Dollymount, 1875
Description: This vibrant 1875 illustration, taken from the *Illustrated London News*, depict...
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Original Antique Print of Japanese Cloisonne Enamels, Dated 1876
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of cloisonne enamels
Chromo-lithograph after A. Willms
Published by Sutton Sharpe & Co. 1876
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using y...
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Engraved Interior of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham: A Lush Victorian Space, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
This print is labeled as the Interior View of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, and it was also engraved by J. C. Griffiths, as seen in the lower right corner. The engraving portrays the...
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Climbing Alstroemeria: A Spectacle of Color and Form, Published circa 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
The plant depicted in the print is Bomarea salsilla, commonly referred to as Climbing Alstroemeria or Bomarea. This illustration beautifully showcases the species’ distinctive cascad...
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Late 19th-Century Photograph of Milan Cathedral by Edizioni Brogi, circa 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Late 19th-Century Photograph of Milan Cathedral by Edizioni Brogi"
This photograph depicts the Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano), one of the largest and most iconic Gothic c...
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Vibrant Varieties: Showcasing Red and Yellow Maize in Botanical Art, c. 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
The original antique botanical illustration depicts two varieties of Zea mays, commonly known as corn or maize. This artwork showcases the diversity within this staple crop, featuring both a deep red and a classic golden yellow variety.
The maker of this print, Louis Van Houtte, was instrumental in producing "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe." Van Houtte was renowned for his detailed and vibrant botanical prints, which were produced through the method of chromolithography—a pioneering print technique of that era which allowed for the rich and precise reproduction of colors.
About Louis Van Houtte:
- Career and Contributions: Louis Van Houtte was a Belgian horticulturist, botanist, and publisher who operated one of the largest nurseries of the time. His nursery specialized in exotic plants, and he was known for his expertise in botany and keen business acumen.
- Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe: This was one of the most prominent works in botanical literature in the 19th century, illustrating thousands of plants. Van Houtte employed several talented artists to create detailed illustrations of plants cultivated in his nursery, as well as other notable specimens from around the world.
- Legacy and Influence: Van Houtte's work had a significant impact on the dissemination of botanical knowledge and the popularization of horticulture in Europe and beyond. His meticulous attention to the accuracy and aesthetics of plant illustrations set...
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Engraved Interior of Egyptian Hall, Mansion House: A Victorian Banquet Scene
Located in Langweer, NL
This print is labeled as the Egyptian Hall, Mansion House, engraved by J. C. Griffiths, whose name appears in the lower right corner. The scene portrays the opulent interior of the E...
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A Street Scene in the Chinese Quarter of San Francisco Published in 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
A Street Scene in the Chinese Quarter of San Francisco- Published in The Days' Doings, November 26, 1870.
Description: This hand-colored engraving, published in *The Days' Doings* on November 26, 1870, presents a vibrant and detailed view of daily life in the Chinese Quarter (Chinatown) of San Francisco during the late 19th century. The scene captures the bustling atmosphere of a narrow street, lined with wooden buildings, hanging laundry, and small businesses serving the local Chinese community.
The foreground features a man carrying two large baskets of produce, balanced on a pole over his shoulders. Behind him, people are seen engaging in various activities—gathering in groups, walking along the street, and conversing on balconies. A wooden sign reading "Tong Wo Doctor" can be seen on the left, advertising a local Chinese medicine shop, while another sign for "Sam Lee, Sam Sing" is displayed above a bridge-like structure connecting two buildings.
The narrow street, laundry lines, and multi-story wooden buildings with balconies give the scene a distinctly urban and immigrant quarter feel, reflecting the growing Chinese immigrant community in San Francisco during this time. The engraving captures both the vibrant energy of this neighborhood and the cultural exchanges occurring in the rapidly expanding city.
About the Publication and Technique:
*The Days' Doings* was a weekly illustrated newspaper that ran from 1870 to 1879, known for its sensationalist coverage of crime, scandals, and interesting stories from both America and Europe. It often depicted lively scenes from everyday life, such as this portrayal of San Francisco’s Chinatown, providing its audience with visual glimpses into different facets of society.
The engraving is produced using a wood engraving technique, where an image is carved into a block of wood for printing. Afterward, the image was hand-colored to add vibrancy to the bustling street scene. These prints were then mass-produced and circulated widely through publications like *The Days' Doings*.
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Old Print of the International Exhibition Building in Sydney, Australia, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The International Exhibition Building'.
The Sydney International Exhibition opened in the autumn of 1879, but it wasn't really universal and therefore not officially recognised by the Bureau of International Expositions. Melbourne decided to start their exhibition shortly after the one in Sydney, so the participants could transport their exhibits during the winter of 1880. After the exhibitions many of the exhibits were selected to be at display in the Technological, Industrial and Sanitary Museum (now the Powerhouse Museum). The Garden Palace...
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Original Antique Chromolithograh of Srigonjo Bay, the South Coast of Java, 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
View of Srigonjo Bay on the south coast of Java (Indonesia)
Original title in Dutch: "De baai Srigonjo aan de zuidkust van Java"
One of a serie of twenty-four chromolithographs, fi...
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Native US Flora - Four Original Botanical Chromolithograps, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
The image displays a collection of four chromolithographs depicting various plant species. These illustrations are characterized by their botanical accuracy and aesthetic appeal, typ...
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Native US Flora - Two Original Botanical Chromolithograps, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
The image displays a collection of two chromolithographs depicting various plant species. These illustrations are characterized by their botanical accuracy and aesthetic appeal, typi...
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Native US Flora - Three Original Botanical Chromolithograps, 1879
Located in Langweer, NL
The image displays a collection of three chromolithographs depicting various plant species. These illustrations are characterized by their botanical accuracy and aesthetic appeal, ty...
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Victorian Butterfly Wonders: Stunning Hand-Colored Lithographs, 1878
Located in Langweer, NL
Victorian Butterfly Wonders: Stunning Hand-Colored Lithographs by Frederic C. Moore and J. Nugent Fitch
Description: This exquisite collection of lithographs from 1878 features the...
Category
Antique 1870s Prints
Materials
Paper