Engraved Wall Decorations

"Girl in Mirror" Wall Sculpture by Marc Sijan USA, Later 20th Century  "Girl in Mirror" wall sculpture by renowned Serbian-American artist Marc Sijan, crafted in the late 20th centu...

This original rare print depicts the siege and capture of Oudenaarde on July 5, 1582, during the Eighty Years' War. A notable incident during this event was the miraculous escape of ...

Antique print titled 'Elevation of the Right Honourable the Lord Herbert (..)'. Designs for Pembroke House, front elevation and plans of the principal storey and the attic storey o...

Historical Engravings of Dutch Buildings and Interiors, 19th Century This striking 19th-century sheet of engravings offers a captivating window into the architectural and cultural l...

Costume Print of Naples Woman with Grapes, Published London 1824 This finely hand-colored print titled “Naples: A Female Costume” presents a richly detailed portrayal of a Neapolita...

Traditional Headwear from Assisi, Naples, Viterbo, and Beyond – 1823 Print This charming hand-colored lithograph, labeled “No. 2,” is part of a series documenting traditional European costumes, focusing here on regional female headwear. Published in London on December 1, 1823, by Baldwin, Cradock & Joy, it was designed for an English audience eager to explore the rich cultural diversity of the Continent through costume. The print features six finely rendered bust-length portraits of women from different locations in Italy and France, each showcasing distinctive regional headwear. Their names are labeled beneath each figure: Assisi, Near Naples, Vallestirna, Lyon, Meaux, and Viterbo. The woman from Assisi wears a delicate lace veil structured in a geometric latticework over her head, with a red flower tucked near her ear and golden hoop earrings adding warmth. Center top, the figure from Near Naples is seen from behind, with her hair elegantly coiled and secured by a horizontal golden pin, finished with blue and red shoulder ribbons—an unusual rear view that highlights hair arrangement and ornament. The woman from Vallestirna dons a sharply folded white headdress with decorative red and blue shoulder ties and pendant earrings. Her appearance is modest, yet festive. In contrast, the figure from Lyon (bottom left) is depicted in one of the most dramatic regional costumes, wearing a sculptural headdress resembling a bishop’s mitre, paired with a heavy cross pendant and ochre dress...

Title: Neapolitan Pilgrims Etching - 1819 Pinelli & Bridgens Print Description: This evocative 1819 etching, titled "Pilgrims, Costumes of Naples," captures a poignant moment of devotion in 19th-century Naples, masterfully illustrated by Italian artist Bartolomeo Pinelli with contributions from British artist Richard Bridgens. The scene centers on a group of pilgrims gathered around a roadside shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary, as indicated by the Italian inscriptions like "Vergine di Maria Pregate Gesu per Me" (Virgin Mary, Pray to Jesus for Me). The pilgrims, dressed in traditional Neapolitan attire, embody the region’s deep Catholic faith. A figure in a red robe stands solemnly with a staff, while another in a blue cloak kneels in prayer, joined by children who add a sense of familial unity. The shrine features a framed image of the Virgin and Child, adorned with symbolic elements like a cross and a depiction of souls in purgatory, reflecting the spiritual fervor of the time. Bartolomeo Pinelli (1781–1835), born in Rome, was renowned for his detailed etchings of Italian...

Traditional Headdresses from Italy and France: Florence, Ostia, Castà – 1823 This hand-colored lithograph, marked “No. 5,” is the fifth plate in a captivating 1823 series published in London by Baldwin, Cradock & Joy, illustrating traditional headdresses from across Europe. With a focus on Italian regional fashion, but also including a figure from Languedoc (France), the print showcases the diversity and creativity of 19th-century women's headwear in both ceremonial and everyday contexts. At upper left, a woman from Montefiascone wears a simple yet elegant white veil draped loosely over her hair and shoulders. Her scarlet sleeve ribbons and golden earring add a dash of vibrancy to an otherwise modest ensemble. In contrast, the central figure from Lariana dons one of the most dramatic headpieces on the sheet: a large, bright yellow hat embellished with blue ribbon and multiple ornamental loops. Her necklace with a red cross pendant suggests a religious or festival connection. To the upper right, the figure from Languedoc is rendered in profile wearing a striking purple bonnet with vertical ridges, trimmed with white lace, and set against a yellow collar. This French addition provides an interesting cross-cultural comparison within a primarily Italian series. The bottom row continues with a woman from Florence, shown from behind with her dark hair intricately braided and adorned with a long pink and white ribbon that drapes down her back—an emblem of grace and femininity. The central bottom figure from Ostia wears a wide-brimmed felt hat...

"THE EMPRESS OF RUSSIA'S TRAVELLING EQUIPAGE," as indicated by the title at the bottom of the print. It portrays a unique scene featuring a large, box-like carriage being transport...

Grand Mogol’s Palace & Mosque – Engraved View by Chatelain, Atlas Historique 1719 This elaborate antique engraving titled Vue & Description du Palais du Grand Mogol, de la Mosquée, ...

After the 17th century prints of Gerard Audran ( founder of the school of engraving in Paris 1640-1703 ) a set of four signed Gerard Audran engravings on high quality embossed paper ...

Description: This original handcolored copperplate engraving illustrates four species of amphibious or aquatic eels and snake-like creatures in dynamic poses. It is part of Friedrich...

Title: 18th-Century Engraving of Mortar and Howitzer Design from Diderot's Encyclopédie Description: This original 18th-century engraving is a highly detailed technical illustrati...

Globe gore by Vincenzo Maria Coronelli shows the North Pole with the coasts of Canada, Greenland, Scandinavia and Siberia, and is decorated with pictorial scenes of bear, seal and wh...

Title: Southern Hemisphere & Terra Australis Map after Delisle & Buache, Paris c.1782 This striking hemispherical map titled “Hémisphere Méridional po...

This antique print, titled "Zedoaria," depicts the Curcuma zedoaria, also known as zedoary, white turmeric, or kentjur. The plant is a member of the ginger family, known for its medi...

Vaishnavite Brahmin from India – Sonnerat Engraving, Paris Edition, 1806 This finely engraved plate titled *Brame de la Secte de Vichenou* (Brahmin of the Sect of Vishnu) is plate n...

Title: Cinchona Bark Varieties: An Illustrated Botanical Atlas (1826) Description: This rare and finely illustrated botanical atlas, 'Versuch einer Monographie der China. Nur Atlas...

Title: "Serenity Over the Thames: Lord Halesey's Elegant Seat in 1811" Description: This exquisite print, titled "Seat of Lord Halesey," captures the grandeur of Lord Halesey's esta...

Portraits of the British and Allied Commanders at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815 Description: This striking 1816 engraving presents a meticulously arranged composition of the key...

Title: Amsterdam View with Ships and Ice Skaters - Vue d’Amsterdam This exquisite 19th-century lithograph titled Vue d’Amsterdam, prise de Saardam, showcases a picturesque winter sc...

Amsterdam’s Elegant Herengracht: Historic Canal Scene, circa 1870 This enchanting 19th-century etching portrays the timeless elegance of Amsterdam's Herengracht canal near the Warmo...

Striking 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Wild Cats and Predatory Mammals from Bertuch Description: This remarkable hand-colored engraving from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Fe...

Panoramic View of New York City – Antique Engraving, c. 1850 This antique engraving offers a panoramic view of New York City as seen from a vantage point across the river, showcasin...

Source these engravings: The publication "Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Russians," which includes sixty-four colored engravings with descriptions. The w...

Tomb of King Edward IV – Engraving of Vault & Effigy, St George’s Chapel, 1790 This rare and atmospheric antique engraving captures the tomb and burial vaul...

Antique print titled 'Phinée délivré des Harpyes (..)'. This print depicts Phineus delivered from the Harpies by Calais & Zethes. Phineas was said to be a son of Poseidon, or of Phoenix, and had the gift of prophecy. Zeus, angry that Phineas revealed too much of the plans of the gods, punished him by blinding him and setting him on an island with a buffet of food. However, he could eat none of it because the harpies, vicious, winged women, stole the food out of his hands right before he could eat. This continued until the arrival of Jason and the Argonauts...

This original engraving contains four portrait engravings, two each of individuals from Unalaska (Oonalashka) and Kamchatka. These engravings, like the previous ones, are from "Banke...

The engraving by Samuel Neele, titled "Portrait of Bennilong," is a significant historical representation from G. A. Cooke's "Modern and Authentic System of Universal Geography," published in circa 1802. It portrays Bennelong, an Eora man from New Holland (now Australia), who learned English and traveled to England with Governor Arthur Phillip in 1792. This image reflects Bennelong's unique position as a cultural intermediary and is a remarkable example of early cross-cultural encounters between Indigenous Australians and Europeans. Some more interesting facts about Woollarawarre Bennelong from an article in the Independent of March 2011: The grave of Woollarawarre Bennelong, an Aboriginal leader who played a key role in early Australian colonial history, has been discovered in a suburban front garden – solving a 200-year-old mystery. One of the first Aborigines to interact with British colonists, Bennelong – a senior member of the Wangal tribe – struck up a friendship with the first governor of New South Wales, Arthur Phillip. When Phillip sailed home to England, he took the Wangal man with him, dressed him in Regency finery and introduced him to London high society. When Bennelong returned to Australia, he was ostracised by the indigenous and European communities. In 1813, having sunk into alcoholism, he died – but exactly where he was buried has been the subject of speculation ever since. Now, after protracted detective work by an environmental scientist, Peter Mitchell, Bennelong's final resting-place has been found, The Sun-Herald newspaper reported yesterday. The discovery represents the missing link in Bennelong's extraordinary story, and is certain to reignite interest in a man who tried to bridge the gap between black and white – a challenge still facing Australians today. Dr Mitchell, the honourary associate professor of physical geography at Sydney's Macquarie University, scoured the archives for references to the grave, which he matched against geographical records to place it in the Sydney suburb of Putney. Surveyors from the local Ryde Council then pinpointed its location, between a front lawn and a central reservation. Before urban sprawl took over, the area was part of the estate of James Squire, Australia's first commercial brewer, who has given his name to a line of popular modern beers. An ex-convict, Squire befriended Bennelong before he died and buried him in his own orchard. The precise location of the grave is being kept secret, until Aboriginal leaders have been consulted about the next steps. Ryde Council wants to use ground-penetrating equipment to explore the site. A Ryde councillor, Vic Tagg, described the find as "fantastic", saying it would rewrite history. Relations between Bennelong and Phillip got off to an unpromising start in 1789, nearly two years after the First Fleet...

Original antique print of various crabs. 1) Die Stieglaugkrabbe. 2) De chiragrische Lissa. 3) Die Pisa mit knotigen Füssen. 4) Der Pactolus des du Bosc. 5) Die Pfeil-Krabbe. This pri...

Title: Unique 1806 Mudevi Goddess of Discord Antique Print - Hindu Engraving Description: This intriguing antique print, titled "Moudévi, Déesse de la Discorde et de la Misère," dep...

Engraving of Hôtel de l’Amstel in Amsterdam viewed from the Amstel River This charming antique engraving depicts the iconic Hôtel de l’Amstel in Amsterdam, seen from across the tran...

The engraving shows two individuals labeled as "A MAN of STA CHRISTINA." and "A WOMAN of STA CHRISTINA." On the left, the man is depicted with a direct gaze, curly hair, and a strip...

Image title: "Chile: Inhabitants and monuments of Easter Island." Publsihed: 1797, based on a drawing from 1786 Title: "Sociable Encounters at the Monolithic Giants: Easter Island'...

This etching and engraving, titled "Loup pris au piège" (Wolf Caught in a Trap), depicts a wolf ensnared in a trap. The artwork captures the wolf's struggle and distress with precise...

Title: 1806 Engraving: Sacred Lingam, Symbol of Shiva in Hindu Worship Description: This detailed antique print, titled "Lingam," illustrates a sacred Shiva Lingam, a revered anicon...

Title: Historic 1806 Matsya Vishnu Fish Avatar Antique Print - Hindu Engraving Description: This captivating antique print, titled "L'Incarnation de Vichenou en Poisson," portrays M...

1806 French Engraving of Vishnu as Balapatren: A Cultural Odyssey Description: This exquisite antique print, titled "VIIe Incarnation de Vichenou sous le nom de Balapatren," depicts...

Title: 1828 Aquatint Vista of Hammersmith Bridge Over the Thames Description: This exquisite antique print captures the iconic Hammersmith Bridge, a suspension bridge spanning the R...

Title: "Rituals and Ceremonies in New Spain" Description: This striking copper engraving is extracted from Arnoldus Montanus' seminal work, "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibu...

19th-Century Lithograph of the Leopard in a Graceful Standing Pose This finely detailed 19th-century lithograph features the leopard (De Luipaard), depicted in a poised and elegan...

Title: Boundary Marker at St. Croix River Source, 1817 – A Historic Diplomatic Monument Description: This detailed hand-colored lithograph depicts the new monument erected on July...

Title: Die Ente mit dem Grauen Kopf - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Duck with a Grey Head by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This beautifully hand-colored engraving, titled...

This is a set two framed French engraved art prints. The first one is titled “La Conversation Interessante”. It depicts an 18th century group of lover’...

This antique print, titled "Salvia Lutea Variegata," originates from Abraham Munting's renowned botanical work published in 1696. The print features the Salvia plant against an imagi...

Antique Dutch Map of the Twelve Tribes of Israel – After Ezekiel, circa 1730 This uncommon early 18th-century Dutch map is titled "Ontwerp en Erfdeeling van’t Land Kanaan, volgens h...

1810 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Abyssinians Resting on a March, Ethiopia Description: This 1810 hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Carl Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" ("Pict...

The Devil's Bridge at Gotthard Pass and 12th-Century Rhone Bridge at St. Maurice: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder* This captivating hand-colored copperp...

This original attractive 17th century hand-colored map of North Africa entitled "Nova Barbariae Descriptio" by Johannes Janssonius was published in Paris in 1635. It includes the Med...

Antique View of Gowanus Heights Brooklyn New York, Meyer ca. 1850 This atmospheric 19th-century steel engraving depicts “Die Gowanus Heights bei Brooklyn,” an early panoramic view o...

Title: Knight of the Holy Virgin Mary: Rare Hand-Colored 18th-Century Engraving Description: This exquisite hand-colored engraving portrays a "Ritter der heiligen Jungfrau Maria" (K...

Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Soapwort and Yellow Asphodel, Calwer, 1854 This elegant botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s *Deutschlands Technische Pflanzen* (1...

Title: "ORNITHOLOGY. Div'n. Land Birds – Order 4 PICE.A. Plate VI" Description: This 19th-century ornithological print, intended as a scientific reference, features a variety of lan...

Title: View of the Dardanelles with Fortifications and Ships, ca. 1680 Description: This copperplate engraving offers a detailed view of the Dardanelles Strait, emphasizing its s...

This antique print, titled "Acetosa Hispanica Maxima," depicts the Acetosa plant, commonly known as Sorrel. It belongs to the Plantago or Rumex genus, known for their edible leaves w...

Etching of Agostino Chigi's Coat of Arms and View of Rome, by Cesare Fantetti This exquisite 17th-century etching, created by Italian printmaker Cesare Fantetti between 1653 and 169...

"Botanical Illustration of Cardamine amara (Bittercress)" Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by F. Guimpel, depicts Cardamine amara, commonly known as Bi...

Knight of the Golden Stole in Ceremonial Robe, from "Illustrations of All Spiritual and Secular Orders" (1779–1791) This finely hand-colored engraving depicts a Knight of the Golden...

Engraving of the Bronze Horseman Statue of Peter the Great, St. Petersburg This finely hand-colored engraving depicts the iconic "Bronze Horseman," the equestrian statue of Peter th...

This hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Book for Children) showcases two captivating insects in extraordinary detail...