Engraved Wall Decorations

Hand-Colored Portrait of Marguerite de Beaujeu, ca. 1900 (after 1827) Hand-colored engraving of Marguerite de Beaujeu (d. 1336), a member of the noble Beaujeu family of medieval Fra...

Title: Antique Engraving of a Red Deer Hind (Cervus Elaphus Linn. – Femina), drawn by A.W. Comes a Mellin, engraved by J. Nußbiegel, circa 1800 Description: This elegant zoological ...

Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico – Antique Imperial Portrait Engraving, 1867 This 19th-century engraving depicts Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico (1832–1867), a Habsburg archduke who re...

Pair of old very rare Ornithology prints "History of birds" by Ulisse Aldrovanti - Bologna 1646 - at Nicolao Tebaldipo - engraving with non-contemporany colors.

Hand-Colored Engraving of Queen Claude of France, ca. 1900 edition This elegant hand-colored engraving portrays Claude of France (1499–1524), known as La Reine Claude, the first wif...

Antique engraving of Windsor Castle on the Thames, Berkshire, Tombleson, c.1832–1834 This distinguished antique engraving presents one of the most celebrated views of the River Tham...

An 18th-century hand-colored copper engraving by Johann Michael Seligmann, based on an illustration by George Edwards. The print is from Seligmann’s *Sammlung verschiedener ausländ...

Antique Copper Engraving – Domestic and Wild Cats (Felis domestica, Felis sylvestris), 1660 This charming and historically significant 17th-century copper engraving presents two cat...

Grand Spirit Tables, Lake Pepin – Mississippi River Steamboat View, c.1850 This original nineteenth-century steel engraving depicts the celebrated Grand Spirit Tables at Lake Pepin,...

Am Arkansas, Antique Native American Frontier Scene Engraving, c.1850 This atmospheric nineteenth-century engraving titled Am Arkansas depicts a Native American family travelling on...

Combat Naval dans le Golfe de Venise – Rare Optical Print of the Venetian Victory over the Turks, circa 1770 This rare and vividly hand-colored 18th-century 'vue d’optique' titled 'Combat naval dans le Golfe de Venise gagné par les Vénitiens sur les Turcs le 29 may 1749' portrays the dramatic naval engagement between Venetian and Ottoman forces in the Gulf of Venice. Published anonymously around 1770 and engraved with both French and contemporary Dutch captions, this optical print commemorates the final large-scale clashes between two former Mediterranean naval superpowers. The scene is packed with explosive detail. On the left, Venetian galleons fly red flags and dominate the composition, their cannon smoke billowing across the water. Soldiers and sailors tumble into the sea or scramble into longboats, while others engage in intense shipboard combat. To the right, the Ottoman fleet, also with full sails and ornate sterns, exchanges fire from a line of vessels that extends toward the hazy horizon. The turbulent sea, streaked with swimmers, debris, and gunfire, draws the viewer's eye toward the vanishing point, a classic technique in *vues d’optique* designed to create depth when viewed through a zograscope. The perspective is exaggerated and theatrical, heightening the tension of the moment. The hand coloring, still strong and fresh, adds to the dramatic impact—especially the reds, blues, and blacks used to signify uniforms, flames, and flags. Above the scene, a reversed French title along the top border is a hallmark of optical prints, meant to appear legible when viewed through mirrored optical devices. The lower margin features a printed French description and a carefully penned Dutch caption in brown ink, adding provenance and local historical context for a Dutch-speaking audience. These types of naval battle scenes are among the most collectable of optical prints, especially when they depict rare or less frequently recorded events such as this Turkish-Venetian engagement, which helped mark the waning of Ottoman influence in the Adriatic. Keywords: Venetian naval battle print, Ottoman fleet, vue d’optique maritime, 18th-century naval...

This lithograph, titled *Schedels* (Skulls), is another detailed work by Carel Christiaan Antony Last from Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's *Volledige Natuurlijke Historie der Zoogdieren* (1...

Title: Traditional Woman from Majorca – Hand-Colored Engraving, c.1820 Description: This elegant hand-colored engraving, titled *Costume de Majorque* (Costume of Majorca), is plate No. 74 from the renowned series *Costumes de divers Pays*, published in Paris around 1820. Drawn by Gaté and engraved by Gatine, this piece captures a woman from the island of Majorca in her traditional attire, reflecting the refined charm and cultural richness of early 19th-century Mediterranean dress...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Flowering Plants, London 1828 This graceful pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings captures the refinement and scientific curio...

Antique engraving of Quante-Cong, Emperor of the Chinese, Warren sc., c.1780–1800 This antique engraving presents a European interpretation of the grandeur of the Chinese emperor, h...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Garden Flowers, London 1828 This refined pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings represents the artistic and scientific excellen...

View of the Harbor and City of Cannes – Engraving by Dubois after Courvoisier, 1784 Description: This fine 18th-century engraving titled “Vue de la Rade et de la Ville de Cannes” (V...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Frogs and Amphibians, Amphibien VIII, c.1800 Description; This original handcolored copperplate engraving features three detailed depictions of fr...

Falconer in Striped Livery with Hunting Hawk, circa 15th Century This engaging hand-coloured engraving, plate MCCC No 96 from the celebrated 1845 publication Costumes Historiques de...

Woman of Navarre – Hand-Colored Engraving by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, c.1797 Description: A beautifully detailed hand-colored engraving titled “Femme de Navarre,” drawn by Jacques ...

Antique map titled 'Heylige Land verdeeld in de Twaalf Stammen Israels (..).' Highly detailed map of the Holy Land divided into 12 tribes of Israel...

Ottoman Rituals and Dancers – Rare 1734 Engraving of Turkish Love, Ceremony, and Dance This finely executed copperplate engraving, published in 1734 as part of the monumental work L...

Woman of Aran, Spanish Pyrenees – Hand-Colored Engraving, c.1820 This striking hand-colored engraving, titled Femme d’Aran, Pyrénées espagnoles (Woman of Aran, Spanish Pyrenees), is...

Cheminées du Louvre – Architectural Engraving by Louis-Pierre Baltard, 18th Century An impressive 18th-century architectural engraving titled Cheminées du Louvre, drawn and engraved...

Architectural Ornament of the Louvre – Cornices and Balustrade by Louis-Pierre Baltard Description: An exquisite architectural engraving by Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764–1846) depictin...

Meeting of the VOC Directors with Prince William V, Amsterdam 1768 Description: This impressive 18th-century engraving depicts a historical meeting of the directors of the Dutch Eas...

Peasants of the Balearic Islands – Hand-Colored Engraving by Lachaussée after G. St. Samson, 1805 Description: This fine hand-colored engraving from 1805 depicts a peasant couple fr...

Costumes of Majorca – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving by Ed. Willmann after Rouargue A beautifully hand-colored 19th-century engraving titled Costumes de Majorque, drawn by Roua...

Woman from Felanitx, Majorca – Hand-Colored Lithograph, Espagne & Portugal No.18, c.1845 Description: This delicate hand-colored lithograph, titled Femme de Felanix (Majorque – Baléares), originates from the Espagne & Portugal series of the Musée de Costumes, published in Paris around 1845 by the Maison Aubert. Drawn by Laurent and engraved by A. Portier, this print is plate No. 18 in the collection, part of an ambitious 19th-century ethnographic project to document the diverse regional costumes of Europe. The composition depicts a woman from Felanitx, a historic town in Majorca (Balearic Islands), shown in traditional attire typical of rural life on the island during the early 19th century. She wears a modest dress in muted tones of blue and white, with a full skirt and fitted bodice, covered by a plain apron and a headscarf that conceals her hair. The woman is portrayed holding a large clay jug, an everyday object used to carry water or wine, which situates her firmly in the context of domestic and agricultural labor. The pose—simple yet dignified—embodies the grace and fortitude of Balearic peasant women. As part of the Musée de Costumes, this lithograph reflects the era’s fascination with ethnography and regional identity, as Europe’s scholars and artists sought to preserve local traditions amidst the rise of industrialization and urbanization. The hand-coloring—applied with soft pastel hues—brings to life the subtle textures of fabric, pottery, and skin tone. The print’s fine linework and delicate shading reveal the technical mastery of 19th-century French lithographic production, particularly under the direction of Maison Aubert, renowned for its series celebrating traditional European dress. Condition report: Very good condition with fresh, original coloring. Slight toning toward the upper margin and minimal foxing consistent with age, far from the image area. Wide original margins intact and the impression crisp and clean. Framing tips: This print displays beautifully when framed with a light ivory or pale gray mat and a gilt or wooden frame. A grouping with other Espagne & Portugal costume...

Spanish Smuggler from the Serranía de Ronda – Hand-Colored Lithograph, Musée de Costumes No. 355, c.1845 Description: A striking 19th-century hand-colored lithograph titled 'Contreb...

Barcelona, Mequinenza and Saragossa – Traditional Spanish Costumes by Ronarque Frères, Paris, c.1850 Description: This beautifully hand-colored lithograph, titled “Barcelone, Mequin...

Title: Maori Artifacts: Carvings, Flutes, and Adornments from New Zealand Description: This detailed lithograph, circa 1836, showcases a remarkable collection of Maori artifacts, ...

Antique Print – Hungarian Hussars on Horseback, Military Uniforms – 1858 This striking antique lithograph, dated 1858, presents two Hungarian Hussars on horseback in full regimental...

Greek Inscriptions from Egypt – Antique Print of Ancient Texts, Pococke 1776 This intriguing antique print displays a collection of ancient Greek inscriptions found in Egypt, meticu...

Massacre of the Innocents & Christ among the Doctors, Pieter Mortier, ca. 1700 Original antique engraving from Histoire du Vieux et du Nouveau Testament, published in Amsterdam by P...

Antique Biblical Engravings – Healing at Bethesda & Feeding of the Five Thousand, ca. 1700 This fine engraving sheet, published in Amsterdam by Pieter Mortier around 1700, illustrat...

Hand-Colored Portrait of Marguerite de Flandre, Duchesse de Bretagne (after 1827, ca. 1900 edition) An elegant hand-colored engraving of Marguerite de Flandre (d. 1384), wife of Jea...

Large Folding Engraving of a Louse Seen Under the Microscope, Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A remarkable and highly detailed folding copperplate engraving from Denis Diderot and ...

Medieval Tennis Costume Study, Hand-Colored Lithograph c.1845 This charming antique hand-colored lithograph depicts a noblewoman engaged in a game of Jeu de Paume, the medieval Fren...

Temple of Jupiter in Thebes – Floor Plan and Gate Elevations, circa 1710 This precise architectural engraving, titled "Platte-Grond en Doorsnede des Tempels van Jupiter te Thebe, en...

Antique map titled 'Partie de la Nouvelle Grande Carte des Indes Orientales, contenant les Isles de Borneo, Iava, Celebes, Mindanao (..)'. Detailed map of the Indonesian islands Bo...

This print titled "Ornemens, Ustensiles Et Armes Des Isles Des Amis" is from Captain James Cook's third voyage, specifically published in 1777 by Strahan and Cadell. It represents va...

Napoleon’s Last Stand: Views of Hougoumont and La Haye Sainte After Waterloo Description: This rare engraving, published in 1816 as part of *The Campaign of Waterloo*, presents...

Miracles of Christ – Wedding at Cana & Cleansing of the Temple, Pieter Mortier, ca. 1700 Original antique engraving from Histoire du Vieux et du Nouveau Testament, published in Amst...

This antique print shows a detailed view of a camp set along the Mekong River near the rapids of Keng Chan in Laos. The scene features a rocky river landscape with sharp outcrops and...

The engraving provided is titled "The Rejoicings of the Mexicans, at the beginning of the Age." It was included in Portlock’s "New Collection of Voyages and Travels," published in 17...

John the Baptist Preaching & Baptism of Christ, Pieter Mortier, ca. 1700 Original antique engraving from Histoire du Vieux et du Nouveau Testament, published in Amsterdam by Pieter ...

Census of Bethlehem & Nativity of Christ, Pieter Mortier, ca. 1700 Original antique engraving from Histoire du Vieux et du Nouveau Testament, published in Amsterdam by Pieter Mortie...

Title: Tivoli Costumes & Temple of Vesta - 1819 Etching of Italian Heritage Description: This enchanting 1819 etching, titled "Costumes of Tivoli," ...

Venetian Noblewoman and Nun in Gondola, Medieval Costume Plate, 1845 This original hand-colored costume plate depicts a noble Venetian lady traveling in a traditional gondola accomp...

This detailed copper engraving originates from Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes", depicting a ceremonial gathering in New Spain...

The engraving features two cherubic faces, each blowing an object that is not fully visible, which may be a wind instrument, giving life to an unseen melody. The cherubs, with their ...

NIEUWE PASKAERT VAN DE KUST VAN GENEHOA (Senegal) alsmede een gedeelte van Gambia beginnende an C. Blanco tot C. Verde (...). Amsterdam, Johannus van Keulen, c. 1680. Large folio...

Hand-Colored Portrait of Isabelle d’Écosse, Duchesse de Bretagne (after 1827, ca. 1900 edition) A richly detailed hand-colored engraving of Isabelle d’Écosse (1426–1494), also known...

This collection features three exquisite 19th-century steel engravings depicting key battles and sieges from the Napoleonic Wars. These prints, created by Théodore Yung and originating from the Album de Vingt Batailles de la Révolution et de l'Empire, showcase moments of historical significance, skillfully captured with artistic precision and hand-painted watercolors. 1. Bataille de la Corogne (16 Janvier 1809): This print depicts the Battle of Corunna, where the French army under Marshal Soult attacked British forces commanded by Sir John Moore...

Large Folding Engraving of a Flea Seen Under the Microscope, Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 An extraordinary large copperplate engraving from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alem...

Hindu Fire-Walking Ceremony in Honor of Dharma Raja – Engraving, 1806 This antique engraving, titled “Fête du Feu, en l’Honneur de Dharma Raja et de Drobédé,” depicts a traditional ...

Les Secrets de l'Amour – Original French Color Stipple Engraving c.1800 A beautiful original French color stipple engraving titled Les Secrets de l'Amour (The Secrets of Love), engr...

Title: "Architectural Grandeur: Van der Horst's Baroque Ornaments" Description: This collection of six engravings from Tieleman van der Horst's "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE" show...

Title: Striking 18th-Century Engraving of Papal Chronology and Symbols of the Vatican This beautifully detailed 18th-century engraving, 'Pontificum Romanorum Series Chronologica'...