The Repast of the Reapers: 18th-Century Hand-Colored Rural Scene

Antique print of Swedish farmers with their horses and dog. This print originates from ‘Das Buch der Welt‘ by Carl Hoffmann. Artists and Engravers: Lithographs by Engelhorn and Ho...

1810 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Tatar Peasants of the Crimean Peninsula Description: This 1810 hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Carl Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" ("Picture Book for Children") presents a lively scene of Tatar peasants in the Crimean Peninsula (modern-day Ukraine). The engraving captures rural daily life in vivid detail, depicting various activities that reflect the agricultural lifestyle of the region. In the foreground, a peasant, smoking a pipe, points while instructing a child, creating an engaging snapshot of a family scene. Nearby, a woman, dressed in traditional clothing, is shown milking a dairy cow, demonstrating the importance of livestock to the community's economy. To the left, a farmer leads two Bactrian camels pulling a hay wagon, showcasing the use of these hardy animals for heavy labor and transportation in the region. The background features thatched-roof homes, with a minaret rising above them, symbolizing the cultural influence of Islam in the region. The peaceful pastoral setting, with cows grazing and a well in the foreground, further emphasizes the agricultural way of life. The detailed hand-colouring adds vibrancy to the scene, highlighting the distinct attire and activities of the Crimean Tatar...

Village scene by Carl Wilhelm Weisbrod made after David Teniers II.

Description of the Print This print, titled "Eene Wachtkamer uit de XVIIde Eeuw" (A Guardroom from the 17th Century), depicts a humorous and somewhat lively scene set in a 17th-cent...

These are exceptionally RARE color engraved prints done after originals by artist Henry William Bunbury (1750-1811) and engraved by Francesco Bartol...

This vintage print "La Pleine Vendange" or "The Full Harvest" is hand watercolored and depicts the harvesting of grapes in France. It is in a solid black and gold frame. Width-24.5" ...

Fine engraving of the peaceful landscape of Orcière in France with a few figures on the road. France, circa 1890.  

This exquisite early 20th-century color engraving by E. Blanche, titled "L'Invitation Imprévue" ("The Unexpected Invitation"), captures a lively genre scene with rich detail and peri...