Mid-19th Century Prints

Antique Hand-Colored Fern Prints - Aspidium Aculeatum, Oreopteris, and Thelypteris - 19th Century Botanical Art Description: This rare set of three hand-colored antique fern prints...

This lithograph, titled Omai, by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, is an example of the artist’s ethnographic studies, showcasing a portrait of Omai, a notable figure from Polynesia who visited Europe in the 18th century. This work highlights Brodtmann’s interest in portraying individuals from distant lands, focusing on their unique cultural attire and expressions. Description: The portrait represents Omai, a Polynesian man who gained historical significance during the 18th century as one of the first Polynesians to travel to Europe. Omai (also known as Mai) was a central figure in the encounters between Polynesian and European cultures, having been brought to England by Captain James Cook in the 1770s. - Clothing: Omai is depicted in an elegant wrap of flowing fabric, draped around his shoulders and tied in a loose, elegant fashion. His head is adorned with a large turban, a stylistic interpretation that may have been influenced by European artistic conventions when portraying foreign dignitaries or exotic figures. The fabric's folds and shading add a sense of depth and texture, showcasing Brodtmann’s mastery of lithography. - Expression: Omai’s expression is poised and dignified, with his gaze directed slightly off to the side. The sense of serenity and composure in his face is typical of the European portrayals of him as an "exotic noble savage," a term that reflects the European fascination with non-Western peoples during the age of exploration. The lithograph highlights both the individuality of Omai and the cultural significance of his travels to Europe, where he became a symbol of cross-cultural exchange and curiosity during the 18th century. Maker: Karl Joseph Brodtmann (1787–1862), the Swiss lithographer, was known for his detailed illustrations of people from various cultures, natural history subjects, and scientific studies. His ethnographic works were part of a broader effort in 19th-century Europe to document the physical and cultural characteristics of peoples encountered through exploration. Brodtmann’s portraits often struck a balance between realism and the romanticized European views of non-Western cultures. Technique and Style: Brodtmann created this portrait using lithography, a technique that allowed him to achieve fine details and subtle gradations of light and shadow. His style in this portrait combines realism with the romanticized ideal of the "exotic," particularly in the way Omai is dressed in flowing garments, which may not be entirely representative of traditional Polynesian dress...

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

Title: "Striking 19th-Century Lithograph of a Cochin Soldier by Auguste Wahlen" This colorful lithograph, part of Auguste Wahlen's renowned work "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde" (Customs, Manners and Dress of All the Peoples of the World), depicts a Cochin soldier standing guard. Dressed in a vividly colored uniform with an ornamental hat, this image captures the unique military attire and stance, highlighted against a backdrop of traditional architecture. The lithograph was skillfully created by an unknown engraver, published in 1843 in Paris by the collaborative efforts of publishers Poiree, Pilout, Duterte, and Martinon. Utilizing handcolored lithography, the technique vividly portrays the textures and colors, making the figure nearly lifelike. These prints are sought after for their artistic quality and their detailed portrayal of historical costumes and settings, which appeal to collectors and historians alike. Keywords: 19th-century lithographs, Cochin soldier, military prints, Auguste Wahlen, cultural heritage, antique military uniforms...

Antique costume print titled 'Femme Yakute (Asie)'. Original antique print of a Yakut woman. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde' by A...

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...

Title: "Ecclesiastical Splendor: The Archbishop's Regalia in 'Costume du Moyen Âge'" Description: This historically rich lithograph from the 1847 edition of "Costume du Moyen Âge" d...

Old colored lithograph by Fairland after W. Nicholson, from "The Breeds of the Domestic Animals of the British Isles" by David Low, published in London, 1842. The lithograph depict...

The Orator of the Seneca: Red Jacket, Voice of Sovereignty This lithograph is of Red Jacket, a noted Seneca war chief and orator. It comes from the "History of the Indian Tribes of ...

Title: ‘"Maenura lyre" or "Menure Lyre" refers to the Superb Lyrebird, a fascinating bird species native to Australia, particularly found in the forests of southeastern Australia, in...

This combined image depicts two lithographs of various small primates, drawn by Carel Christiaan Antony Last for Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's *Volledige Natuurlijke Historie der Zoogdier...

Title: "Cochinchina Cultural Contrast: Native & Soldier in 19th Century" This vibrant print illustrates a distinct cultural interaction in Cochinchina, showing a local inhabitant an...

Antique print titled 'Malais (Océanie)'. Hand colored woodcut of a Malay man of Singapore. He wears a bandana, long-sleeved jacket, pants and belt. Step into the vibrant world of cu...

The lithograph of the Georgian woman, titled "Georgienne," is a beautifully rendered depiction of traditional Georgian attire, illustrating not only the cultural fashion but also the detailed craftsmanship typical of the region. Here are some fascinating aspects of the print and its broader cultural context: 1. Traditional Georgian Dress: The woman is depicted wearing a traditional Georgian dress, which is both colorful and ornately decorated. Such dresses typically feature intricate embroidery and vibrant patterns, reflective of the rich textile traditions in Georgia. 2. Headpiece and Veil: The headpiece, adorned with an initial 'A', possibly a personal or family symbol, is characteristic of the regional headdresses worn by women in Georgia, which often signify marital status and regional identity. The veil adds an element of modesty and grace, common in many traditional Georgian women's outfits. 3. Jewelry and Accessories: The use of necklaces and other jewelry in the print highlights the importance of metalwork and jewelry in Georgian culture, often used to signify status and personal wealth. 4. Cultural Representation: Georgian traditional costumes are known for their diversity, influenced by the various historical periods under different empires. Each region in Georgia has its distinct style of dress, which tells a lot about the local customs and the historical influences that shaped them. 5. Artistic Technique: The print is a handcoloured lithograph, a popular method in the 19th century that allowed for detailed and vivid coloration in printed materials. This technique involves drawing onto a stone or metal plate with a greasy substance; the image is then inked and pressed onto paper, after which it is often colored by hand. This particular print not only serves as a visual delight but also as a cultural document, preserving the traditional attire and aesthetic sensibilities of Georgian women in the 19th century. It provides valuable insights into the historical and cultural identity of Georgia during this period. When searching for prints like the Georgian woman lithograph, people typically use keywords that reflect the cultural, historical, and artistic aspects of the piece, like the following: 1. **Antique Georgian prints...

Title: "Tartar Family in Traditional Dress: 19th Century Ethnographic Illustration" Description: This captivating print depicts a Tartar family enga...

Title: "Japanese Cavalryman and General from 1844 in Wahlen's Historical Lithographs" Description: These hand-colored lithographs feature a *Cavalier Japonais* (Japanese Cavalryman)...

This lithograph, created by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, depicts Tawadanega, an individual whose name suggests Native American heritage, likely from one of the Eastern Woodlands tribes. Th...

Circa 1830 Schinz Prints: Tattooed Men of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands This set of two black-and-white lithographs from circa 1830 by Heinrich Rudolf Schinz depicts tattooed men fro...

Great image of a cat presented in an antique distressed pine frame Copper-plate engraving after Landseer Published About 1840 There is a single horiz...

Black-tailed Hare from the first volume of the octavo edition of Audubon's “Quadrupeds of North America”. John James Audubon (1765-1851), after coming to America around 1803 became ...

Antique print titled 'Turkish Ladies walking - Dames Turques a la Promenade'. Chromolithographed plate of Turkish ladies walking. This print originates from 'Stamboul. Souvenir d'Orient' by Amadeo...

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

Antique print titled 'Portraits d'Habitans de Cayeli'. Original old lithograph of Kayeli people, an ethnic group mainly living on the southern coast of the Kayeli Gulf of Indonesian ...

Dignity in Diplomacy: Pushmataha, The Choctaw Statesman The image for sale is an original hand-colored lithograph of Pushmataha, often anglicized as Push-Ma-Ta-Ha, depicted as a dis...

Title: "Noble Roman Lady of the Middle Ages" Description: The print shows a portrayal of a "Dame Noble Romaine," which translates to "Noble Roman Lady," from the Middle Ages. It is ...

Original antique print titled 'Löwe aus der Barbarey (..)'. Old print of a Barbary lion. Published by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, circa 1830.

Antique map titled 'Canada West and Part of Canada East'. Original antique map of Canada West and Part of Canada East with inset map of Montreal. This ...

This hand-colored lithograph showcases a cluster of Stockwood Golden Hambro grapes, a variety known for its plump, golden fruit. The print is part of Louis van Houtte’s *Flore des Se...

Title: "Noble Falconer: Lady of the 15th Century" Description: This print captures the noble pastime of falconry, a sport historically associated with the aristocracy, through the p...

The Resolute Guardian: Pa-She-Pa-Haw, A Sauk Chief This lithograph is of Pa-She-Pa-Haw, a leader of the Sauk tribe, also known as the Sac or 'The Stabbing Chief'. The artwork is der...

Antique print titled 'Naturels de la Nouvelle-Irlande'. Original old print with natives of New Ireland. This print originates from 'Voyage autour du monde exécuté par ordre du roi, s...

Title: "The Noble Sport: A German Falconer in 'Costume du Moyen Âge'" Description: This lithograph from "Costume du Moyen Âge," produced in 1847, showcases a German falconer in the ...

Antique print titled 'Indigène du Chili. Above is an indigenous Chilean man, and below an anchor used by the Talcahuano indians. This print originates from...

A large chromolithograph botanical illustration, featuring the orchid species Phaius blumei Lindl. The print comes from the 19th-century work "Illustrations d'orchidees des Indes Ori...

The print titled "Een oud ridderverblyf" (An Old Knight's Residence) depicts the interior of a knight's dwelling, specifically from the 17th century. The scene is detailed, showing a...

Title: "Traditional Korean Attire in 19th Century Lithograph" This hand-colored lithograph, enhanced with Arabic gum on vellum paper, depicts a man in traditional Korean attire, lab...

Description of the Print This print, titled "Een Pont-Veer" (A Ferry Crossing), depicts a serene and picturesque scene of boats and ships on calm waters, likely at a ferry crossing ...

This hand-colored engraving, titled "Jongleur," portrays a medieval entertainer, a precursor to modern-day musicians and performers. The term "jongleur" denotes a versatile artist commonly seen in medieval courts and public spaces, engaging audiences with music, poetry, and storytelling. In this print, the jongleur is shown playing a flute-like instrument, focused intently on his performance. His attire is strikingly colored, with a blue tunic that falls above the knee, allowing for ease of movement during his performance. The tunic is cinched at the waist by a darker belt, which helps to secure his garment during his active profession. Over his shoulders, he wears a red cape, which may symbolize his role as an entertainer, often brightly dressed to stand out in a crowd. He wears tight red hose, a common element of medieval clothing...

Title: "Chinese Laborers Gambling in Traditional Attire from Wahlen's 1844 Lithographs" Description: This hand-colored lithograph titled *Types chinois* (Chinese Types) showcases a ...

Title: "Traditional Dress of Lou-Tohou Island Inhabitant, 1844 Lithograph" Description: This hand-colored lithograph titled "Habitant de l'Ile Lou-Tohou" (Inhabitant of Lou-Tohou I...

Wonderful image after Domenichino Fine Steel engraving. Published C.1850 Unframed.

Title: "Imperial Majesty: Emperor Frederick III in 'Costume du Moyen Âge'" Description: This lithograph from the "Costume du Moyen Âge" collection, printed in 1847, depicts Emperor ...

19th-Century Lithograph of Pine Marten, Beech Marten, and Ermine in Nature This beautifully detailed 19th-century lithograph depicts three members of the mustelid family in a natu...

Title: "Cardinal of the Middle Ages" Description: This print depicts a cardinal from the Middle Ages, as part of the work "Costume du Moyen Age" from 1847. The cardinal is shown in ...

Antique print titled 'Das Vogelnest'. Old lithograph of a group of children finding a bird's nest. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1860.

Great image after J.M.W Turner Fine steel engraving Published by Virtue, C.1850 Unframed. Free shipping

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

19th-Century Lithograph of the Majestic Barbary Lion Standing in Profile This exquisite 19th-century lithograph presents a powerful depiction of the Barbary lion (De Barbarijsche ...

The image depicts two medieval peasants, as indicated by the caption "Paysans," which is French for "Peasants". The figure on the left is wearing a simple tunic with leggings and a...

Antique print titled 'Intérieur d'une Maison chinoise'. Original old print of the interior of a Chinese house. This print originates from 'La Chine, moeurs, usages, costumes, arts et...

"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...

"Dame du XIIIe Siècle" (Lady of the 13th Century) Description: This delicate hand-colored engraving from the 1847 "Costume du Moyen Age" series depicts a lady from the 13th century....

Description: Antique print titled 'Interieur de l'Eglise Grecque du Saint-Sepulcre'. Tinted lithograph depicting the Greek Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre. This print originates from 'La Terre Sainte...

The print titled "Een Stilleven" (A Still Life) is a finely detailed hand-colored lithograph from 1835, depicting a traditional hunting scene. The central focus of the composition is...

Antique print titled 'Naturels des Iles Iros, pénélap et Aouara'. Original old print of men from the Caroline Islands, Micronesia. Tattooed men from the islands of Iros, Penelap and ...

The image is an antique engraving featuring two species of marine fish: Centriscus scolopax and Centriscus scutatus, also known as the Razorfish and Shrimpfish, respectively. On the...

Description of the Print This print, titled "De Orkaan" (The Hurricane), depicts a dramatic scene of a farmer struggling to control his animals amidst a violent storm. The central f...

This print appears to portray a figure named Arthur MacMurrough, a historical or legendary figure associated with medieval Ireland. The warrior is mounted on a spirited white horse, which is captured in mid-gallop, its mane and tail flowing with the movement. The rider is attired in vibrant and contrasting colors, with a yellow cloak billowing behind him and a pink tunic covering a chainmail armor...