19th Century Prints

Trio of Antique Botanical Succulent Prints: Sedum Spectabile, Cotyledon Secunda & Sedum Sieboldii This remarkable trio of antique botanical prints showcases three unique succulent...

The engraving titled "Newmarket in the last Century, Morning on the Warren Hill" dates to 1840 and was published by R. Ackermann, a noted London publisher based on Regent Street. Thi...

Title: 1897 Botanical Prints – Libonia, Myoporum, Lantana, Vervain, and Verbena This set of five original 1897 botanical prints features **Libonia floribunda**, **myoporum parvif...

The following six chromolithographs are part of a collection published in 1896, created by Désiré Bois and Edward Step. They illustrate botanical subjects with remarkable attention t...

A Series of French Botanical Prints of “Fleurs et Fruits” (Flowers and Fruits) created by Pierre-Joseph Redouté and Jean-Louis Prevost, two of ...

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

Sensational image by Gustave Doré Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Free shipping

The image showcases six hand-colored botanical copperplate engravings on vellin paper from the early 19th century, attributed to Samuel Curtis's publication. Here's a description o...

1897 Botanical Prints – Nierembergia, Salpiglossis, and Butterfly Flowers Description: This collection of three original 1897 botanical prints features Nierembergia frutescens, S...

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

"Garden Elegance: A Triptych of 19th Century Botanical Illustrations" Delight in the timeless beauty of nature with "Garden Elegance," an exquisite collection of three original anti...

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

Antique print titled 'XVIIIth Century - XVIIIe Siecle - XVIIItes Jahrhundert'. Chromolithograph of XVIIIth Century ornaments and decorative arts. This print originates from 'l'Orneme...

Sensational image by Gustave Dore Originally an illustration for JohnMilton's " Paradise Lost " Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Crease to top left corner Free shi...

Trio of Antique Botanical Prints: Showy Fleabane, Rosy Everlasting & Acroclinium Roseum This enchanting set of antique botanical prints features "Showy Fleabane" (Erigeron Specios...

Antique print titled 'France XVIIIth Cent - France XVIIIe, Siecle - Frankreich XVIIItes Jahr'. Chromolithograph of French 18th century military o...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Free shipping

Title: Grid of French Renaissance Artistic Designs, 1887 Description: This compilation features nine prints from the French Renaissance, illustrating the intricate typographic decorations, model printing, tapestry, and architectural ornaments that characterized the period. These prints are detailed engravings of various decorative arts, including textiles, stonework, and wood carvings, showcasing elaborate patterns and vibrant colors typical of the era. Maker and Publication: These prints were created by Heinrich Dolmetsch and are part of "Der Ornamentenschatz," a collection published in 1884 by Julius Hoffmann in Stuttgart. This work is an exhaustive encyclopedic compilation that includes a variety of European artistic styles and is highly valued for its precision and attention to historical detail. Attractiveness and Decorative Appeal: - Complexity and Detail: Each print is filled with complex geometric patterns, organic forms, and figurative representations that are meticulously crafted. - Historical Accuracy: The authenticity in the depiction of Renaissance motifs appeals to both historians and art lovers. - Aesthetic Diversity: The collection showcases a wide range of colors and designs, from monochrome engravings to polychrome decorations, making each print visually unique and appealing. - Cultural Significance: These prints not only serve as decorative art but also provide insights into the cultural and artistic practices of the French Renaissance, reflecting the period’s social values and aesthetic preferences. These elements make the prints not only valuable pieces of historical documentation but also highly decorative artworks suited for both scholarly study and aesthetic enjoyment. The prints from Heinrich Dolmetsch's "Der Ornamentenschatz" utilize **chromolithography**, a method for making multi-color prints. This technique became very popular in the 19th century for its ability to produce vivid, detailed, and colorful images. It involves using multiple lithographic stones, one for each color, and was especially prized for its effectiveness in replicating the textures and hues of a wide range of materials, including the lustrous quality of gold. How the Gold Highlights Were Achieved: The gold highlights in these prints likely utilized a technique within chromolithography where a special gold ink or a layer of finely powdered bronzing was applied. This method can mimic the shimmer of real gold: - Gold Ink: Made from various components, including a metallic powder suspended in a medium, gold ink can be used to print directly onto the image areas intended to look gilded. - Bronzing: After printing an adhesive layer, finely powdered bronze is applied, adhering to the sticky areas and producing a gold-like effect when the excess powder is removed. These techniques enabled Dolmetsch to replicate the opulent and intricate designs typical of the French Renaissance with a realistic metallic sheen, adding richness and depth to the prints and enhancing their decorative appeal. When searching for prints like those in Heinrich Dolmetsch's "Der Ornamentenschatz," particularly those with intricate Renaissance designs and metallic highlights, people often use the following keywords: 1. **Chromolithography Prints** 2. **Renaissance Art Reproductions** 3. **Antique Art Prints...

Trio of Antique Botanical Prints: Chrysanthemum Carinatum, Paris Daisy & Chrysanthemums This exquisite set of antique botanical prints highlights "Chrysanthemum Carinatum," "Marg...

Lot of 6 late 19th century black and white engravings, plates extracted from the book The Works of Sir Edwin Landseer published by Virtue & Company, London. Includes several hunting ...

Wonderful image of Jerusalem Fine steel engraving after J.M.W Turner Published by John Murray & Son, London. Dated 1836 Unframed.

Great images of butterflies Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

Barnabite - 1862 Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Barnabite Monk This 1862 hand-colored lithograph showcases a Barnabite monk, a member of the Clerics Regular of St. Paul, also know...

Original antique print of Jerusalem and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. This print originates from 'Costume Antico e Moderno: Palestine, China, India,...

Texas California Mexico Map – Antique Tallis Map with Gold Region, c.1850 This highly decorative and historically rich map titled 'Mexico, California and Texas' was published around...

Antique print titled 'St. Peter curing the Cripple'. Old print of St. Peter curing the cripple. This print originates from 'One Hundred and Fifty Wood Cuts selected from the Penny Ma...

Portrait of Abraham Lincoln by William E. Marshall Engraving / Lithograph, 1866 image 15" x 19" frame 24.5" x 28.5 x .75" nice pressed wood frame - no glass "One of the best after-death portraits of Lincoln." "William Edgar Marshall 1837-1906, New York born painter and engraver. Marshall started his career as an engraver of pocket watch cases. In 1856, encouraged by his mentor, Cyrus Durand, who with his brother, Asher B. Durand, were important early banknote engravers, Marshall made his first engraved portraits - images of the Presidential candidates, James Buchanan and John Charles Fremont. The quality of these two images led to Marshall's appointment as the chief engraver at the American Bank Note Company in 1858. In 1862 he engraved a portrait of George Washington after a painting by Gilbert Stuart...

Antique map titled 'London'. Original antique map of the city of London. This map originates from 'Abrégé de Géographie (..)' by Adrien Balbi. Published 1847.

Description: This collection features three hand-colored botanical prints showcasing different species of the Lilium genus from Japan. The vibrant colors and fine details capture the...

Wonderful image after Rembrandt Fine Steel engraving. Published by Fisher, London, Dated 1842 Unframed.

Old print of decorative art in the 18th century. This print originates from 'L'Ornement polychrome'. A beautiful work containing about 2000 patterns of all the styles of Art old and ...

"Edwardian Blossoms: A Triptych of Garden Elegance" Indulge in the timeless beauty of Edward Step's "Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse", an exquisite collection of botanica...

Title: Nature's Elegance with Japanese Aesthetics – Plate V from G. A. Audsley’s Chromolithographic Collection Description: Plate V from Section V of G. A. Audsley’s chromolithograp...

Set of two antique prints titled 'Gem Brooches'. Two original chromolithographic plates of gem brooches. These prints originate from 'Gems', a catalog containing fascinating essays o...

Antique print titled 'Pl. 77 Pruim Var. Jefferson'. This print originates from: 'Nederlandsche Flora en Pomona, beschreven en uitgegeven door het Bestuur der Pomologische Vereeniging...

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

Title: 1897 Botanical Prints – Beard-Tongue, Collinsia, Zaluzianskya, and Monkey Flower Description: This set of four original 1897 botanical prints features 'beard-tongue' (Pents...

Antique print titled '17th Century - XVIIc Siècle - XVIILes Jahrhundert'. Chromolithograph of tapestry, borders and corners, England and France ornaments. This print originates from ...

An antique Japanese Shunga woodblock print in gilt frame depicting a man and a woman making love. Created in Japan, this woodblock print called...

Antique print titled 'Christ delivering the keys to St. Peter'. Old print of the delivery of the keys. This print originates from 'One Hundred and Fifty Wood Cuts selected from the P...

Satire on the South Sea Bubble and British Society by William Hogarth, 1721 Description: This compelling satirical engraving, originally published in 1721 by William Hogarth, is ti...

Antique print titled 'Manille, Pont sur le Passig'. Rare lithograph of Manilla and the Pasig River, Philippines. This print originates from 'Voyage Autour du Monde Execute Pendant le...

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Pair of prints engraved by burin and painted in watercolor; both are a tribute to Cupid; the name Cupid - meaning desire, lust - was given by the Romans to the Greek god of love, actually called Eros. Alternatively, he was called just Love always by the Latins. As the son of Aphrodite, goddess of love, he, like his mother, was capable of any act, even deplorable. In the first print, which has been cut out and shaped, there are two young girls offering God a basket of fruit and a goblet of wine; in the second print a mature woman is about to be hit by Cupid's love arrow; both prints have been made with a beautiful burin engraving, then finished with delicate watercolors. The frames are handmade in gilded wood. The prints were made between 1850 and 1855 by Adrien Nargeol (see signature) a prolific and talented French engraver and were published in the "Journal des Demoiselles...

An antique Japanese Shunga woodblock print in gilt frame depicting a man and a woman making love. Created in Japan, this woodblock print called...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Free shipping

Title: 1806 Engraving: Parasati's Fiery Divinity in Hindu Mythology Description: This captivating antique print, titled "Parasati," portrays the Hindu goddess Parvati, also known as...

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

Title: 1897 Botanical Prints – Calceolaria Hybrida, Rugosa, and Alonsoa Description: This set of three original 1897 botanical prints features the herbaceous calceolaria (Calceo...

"Blossoms of Elegance: A Triptych of 1896 Botanical Art" Delight in the timeless elegance of "Blossoms of Elegance," an exquisite collection of original...

The title of this original antique print is the "Königl. Hannover. Garde Hussaren Regt.", which translates to "Royal Hanoverian Guard Hussar Regiment". This unit would have been part of the army of the Kingdom of Hanover, which, during various periods, was in personal union with the United Kingdom. The Guard Hussars would have been a prestigious cavalry unit, likely serving as both ceremonial guards and elite troops. The uniform, with its rich decoration and distinctive Hussar features, suggests a high ceremonial as well as functional military significance. The King's German Legion...

Antique print titled 'Europa XVIth Cent - Europe XVIe, Siecle - Europa XVItes Jahr'. Chromolithograph of European 16th century furniture. This print originates from 'Le Costume Histo...

This lithograph represents Sequoyah, also known as George Gist or George Guess, a notable figure in Native American history for his extraordinary achievement as the creator of the Ch...

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...

Antique map titled 'Dépt. de Seine et Marne'. map of the French department of Seine Et Marne, France. This region produces a wide variety of wines and h...

ST/487 - Three "Shells" and one "Crostaceus animals" from 1820 - Watercolor hand-colored prints - Published by Alexander Hogg at the Kings Arms N° 16 Pater...

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...

Antique print titled 'Koreische Fischerfamilie. Famille de pècheurs de Corea'. Original antique steel engraving showing a family of fishermen ...

Antique print titled 'L'Europe - Euphémie'. Beautiful lithograph of an European costume. Lithographed by Lemercier, circa 1840.