Engraved Wall Decorations

Title: Die Gehäubte Ente - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Hooded Merganser by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This remarkable hand-colored engraving, titled *Die Gehäubte E...

Untitled print depicting a tombstone in Smyrna, Greece. This print originates from 'Reizen van Cornelis de Bruyn, door de vermaardste deelen van Klein Asia, de eylanden Scio, Rhodus,...

The grand entry of Charles III into Madrid on June 25, 1706, was a significant moment during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701–1714). This conflict arose over competing claim...

Title: Intricate Depictions of Marine Life: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" Description: This fascinating hand-colored copperplate engr...

This antique print, titled "Sesamum Persicum Trilobatum Foetidum," depicts the Sesame plant (Sesamum indicum), known for its seeds and oil. Sesame is one of the oldest oilseed crops,...

Plate XIII Seconde: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows the perineal muscles of a sixteen year old. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D. Diderot. Published circa...

Title: Stormy Scene in the Aegean Archipelago with Coastal Fortifications, circa 1680 Description: This copperplate engraving illustrates a dramatic stormy maritime scene in the A...

Title: Detailed Study of Butterfly Wing Structures, 1798 Hand-Colored Engraving Description: This 1798 hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderbuch...

This image is an illustration depicting a traditional scene or ceremony. The caption on the side reads "Costumi Caratteristici" which translates from Italian to "Characteristic Custo...

Title: Fascinating Crustaceans and Marine Anatomy: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving from Bertuch’s Bilderbuch für Kinder Description: This engaging hand-colored copperplate e...

Title: Goliath Bird-Eating Spider and Scorpions: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1792) Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving from Fri...

Title: Microscopic Study of Insect Anatomy: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1790s) Description: This intricate copperplate engraving delves into the m...

The composition of these two hand-colored copperplate engravings presents a visually rich study of moths, butterflies, and their life stages, as published in Friedrich Johann Bertuch...

Title: "Detailed Study of the Housefly: Anatomy Under the Microscope, Bertuch, 1805" Description This fascinating hand-colored copperplate engraving presents an intricate, magnified view of the housefly (Musca domestica) as seen through a microscope. The engraving provides a meticulous exploration of its anatomy, including: - **Figure 1**: Actual size of the housefly, offering a point of comparison to the magnified details. - **Figure 2**: A detailed underside view of the head and body, showcasing the complex structure of the fly's thorax and appendages. - **Figure 3**: A close examination of the segmented abdomen, highlighting the unique pattern and intricate venation. - **Figure 4**: The leg of the housefly, emphasizing the fine bristles and jointed segments adapted for movement and sensory functions. - **Figure 5**: A striking visualization of the compound eye, illustrating the hexagonal structure of the ommatidia, responsible for the fly's wide field of vision. Published in 1805 as part of Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), this engraving bridges...

The engraving illustrates three marine creatures: 1. **Ophiure serpent de mer** - This is likely an ophiuroid, commonly known as a brittle star. These are echinoderms, related to st...

This 1722 engraving portrays an ancient lamp, intricately designed with the scene of tauroctony, which is a depiction of Mithras slaying a bull, a central...

This 19th-century lithograph, created by Godefroy Engelmann after a work by Langlois, vividly depicts French troops attacking the historic town of Besalú in Girona, Spain, during the...

The uploaded authentic engraving for sale portrays a scene of interaction between European explorers and indigenous peoples, identified by the caption as occurring at "Port des Franç...

Antique print India titled: 'Cananor'. Old print of a view of Kannur (or Cannanore), Kerala, India. From the monumental 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën ...

Hand-Colored 18th Century Butterfly Prints by J.B. Schmutzer - Circa 1775-1790 These beautifully hand-colored engravings, created by J.B. Schmutzer in the late 18th century (circa 1...

An handcolored original antique print of Svartsjö Castle, located on the island of Färingsö in Ekerö Municipality, Sweden. The castle has a rich history, with the current building da...

The Floating Batteries of Gibraltar: 1782 British Naval Power and French Engineering Innovation. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Bertuch's celebrated "Bilderbuch für Kinder," Weimar, 1805. This striking plate depicts the floating batteries of the British Navy, including a massive barge with 210 cannons across two tiers and a single-tier barge, engineered by the French innovator d'Arcon for the bombardment of Gibraltar. These unique vessels highlight a key moment in military history, showcasing the ingenuity and ambition of 18th-century naval warfare. Bertuch's renowned children's encyclopedia stands...

Title: Stunning 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Cave Interiors from Bertuch’s Work Description: This dramatic hand-colored engraving is from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Feui...

Title: Engraving of Strasbourg Cathedral, Gothic Masterpiece in Alsace, 1805 This finely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Strasbourg Cathedral (*Cathédrale No...

This hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1805, offers a stunning depiction...

The Northern Lights or the Aurora Borealis, and the sun at midnight as seen from the North Cape, Norway. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (...

Title: "Scenes of Traditional Life and Festivities: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's Bilderbuch für Kinder" Description: This lively hand-colored copperplate engraving captures four distinct vignettes of traditional European life and festive activities, highlighting the cultural practices and vibrant community spirit of the 19th century. Published in Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s renowned *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Book for Children) in Weimar, 1805, the engraving reflects the Enlightenment-era focus on illustrating the diversity of human life. The scenes include: - Figure 1: A wrestling match in a grassy meadow, surrounded by an attentive crowd, showcasing traditional sportsmanship. - Figure 2: A pastoral scene with a group enjoying the melodies of an alpine horn...

This exquisite engraving, dating back to around 1780, presents a masterfully crafted rosette, a decorative motif that captures the elegance and refined aesthetic of the neoclassical ...

Knight of the Order of Montesa, hand-colored engraving, 1791 Description: This exquisite hand-colored engraving depicts a Knight of the Order of Montesa, a Spanish chivalric order e...

Title: Maori Dwellings from Tolaga Bay and the Inseln-Bay Description: This engraving presents three traditional Maori dwellings, each showcasing distinctive architectural element...

Ecclesiastical Knight of the Order of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Lazarus This exquisite hand-colored engraving showcases an ecclesiastical knight from the illustrious Order of...

This handcolored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (Picture Book for Children) beautifully illustrates various stages in the life cycle of...

This is an original antique architectural design for a rococo pulpit dating approximately between 1740 and 1760. The artist responsible for this design is Franz Xaver Habermann, an...

Traditional Costumes of the Indigenous People, Cape Palliser and Cook Strait, New Zealand This detailed engraving depicts two groups of indigenous Māori from New Zealand in the ea...

Scenes of Victorian Melbourne: Government House and Land Sale, 1889 This hand-colored wood engraving, published in *The Illustrated London News* on January 5, 1889, captures two v...

Hand-Colored Engravings of Dutch Maritime Scenes: Amsterdam and River Dort This stunning pair of 19th-century hand-colored engravings captures two picturesque scenes from Holland,...

Title: Prise de Breda, 24 Février 1793, from Galerie Historique de Versailles Description: This finely engraved print depicts the French forces capturing Breda on February 24, 179...

This lithograph titled *Barracks and Market House, Fredericton, New Brunswick* presents a picturesque view of Fredericton as it appeared in the early 19th century. The image highligh...

This image is an antique colored etching from a botanical work by J.W. Weinmann, titled "Duidelyke vertoning eeniger duizend in alle vier waerelds deelen wassende bomen, stammen, kru...

Title: Handcolored 1849 Engraving of Siamese Brother & Woman from Calcutta, d'Orbigny This remarkable handcolored engraving, created by Fournier after an illustration by Werner, originates from Charles d'Orbigny's *Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle* (Universal Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris in 1849. It captures ethnographic portraits with exceptional detail and accuracy, offering an invaluable glimpse into 19th-century anthropological studies. The top two figures represent one of the famous "Siamese brothers," likely referring to the conjoined twins...

Title: "Lion-tailed Macaque - A Portrait of Wild Majesty" Description: This 19th-century coloured engraving, a creation of the German School, portrays the distinctive Lion-tailed Ma...

"Botanical Illustration of Sonchus oleraceus (Common Sow Thistle)" Description: This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving by F. Guimpel, from the early 19th century, featur...

Title: Astrolabe Navigates the French Pass and Bay in New Zealand Description: This dual-panel lithograph, circa 1836, highlights dramatic maritime and coastal scenes from Dumont ...

This is a hand-colored atnique print, this time depicting the "Habit of the Lady Mayoress of London, in 1640." It's a historical costume illustration showing the fashion of a high-ra...

Title: Hudibras beats Sidrophel and his man Whacum (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butler's Hudibras, Plate 8) The engraving was made by T. Cook around 1802, based on an orig...

Title: View of George Street, Sydney, New South Wales Description: This lithograph, circa 1836, captures a quiet moment on George Street, one of Sydney's central thoroughfares in ...

Title: Indigenous Rituals and Ceremonies of New Holland Description: This lithograph, circa 1836, offers a glimpse into the cultural practices of Indigenous Australians in New Hol...

Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Sunflower and Linden Tree, Calwer, 1854 This vibrant botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s Deutschlands Technische Pflanzen ...

This hand-colored lithograph titled *Kilborn's Mills, Stanstead, L.C., Canada & the United States Settlements* depicts a detailed view of the border region between Stanstead, Lower C...

Title: Handcolored Engraving of African and Charrúa Men, Paris 1849, from d'Orbigny's 'Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle' This rare and striking handcolored engraving, c...

This is the title page from "Recueil Des Plus Beaux Édifices Anciens et Modernes," a compilation celebrating the finest architectural designs and decorative works, published in 1761 and renewed in 1766. The engraving features an elaborate frame adorned with classical columns, cherubs, and cartouches. At the top, a medallion portrait is prominently displayed, flanked by richly detailed ornaments. Jacobs Vignellius, whose name appears on the medallion in the engraving, is not a widely recognized historical figure. His inclusion in the artwork might refer to an individual associated with architecture, design, or art history at the time. It is possible he was a patron, contributor, or editor connected to this collection of architectural and decorative works. Below, a collection of artistic and architectural elements, including a globe, drapery, and tools, symbolizes the artistic endeavors of the period. The engraving is signed by Babel as the engraver and P. Audouin as the publisher. Translation of Text: "Recueil Des Plus Beaux Édifices Anciens et Modernes. Including canopies, chimneys, doors, sideboards, altars, several organ cases, pulpits, confessionals, and others; works of carpentry, as well as innovations in ironwork such as grilles, balconies, railings for staircases, gates, hinges, and other items made by master craftsmen. From various pieces chosen and executed in gold and silver, comprising candelabras, chandeliers, candlesticks, lavers, lanterns, and other ornamental objects. Furthermore, church ornaments and the apparatus used for holy water basins and other sacred items, carved and painted decorations, and objects used for public ceremonies. Including the finest parts of architecture and ornamentation, executed according to the principles of art and proportion. Newly revised and corrected based on the most beautiful examples in this field. Dedicated to lovers of fine arts. Published in 1761 and renewed in 1766." Analysis: This title page exemplifies the Rococo style, characterized by intricate detailing, symmetry, and an emphasis on elegance and sophistication. The inclusion of cherubs and a medallion portrait underscores the celebratory nature of the publication. The ornate design of the title page reflects the opulence of the content, aimed at art and architecture enthusiasts. It serves both as an introduction to the collection and as a work of art in its own right. Potential Keywords for Catalog: Architectural engravings, 18th-century design, Rococo architecture, Jacques Rigaud...

This antique etching titled *East Gate at St. Edmundsbury in Suffolk* provides a historical depiction of the East Gate in the town of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. The artwork illustrat...

An antique hand-colored engraving. This particular illustration focuses on various moth and butterfly species, showcasing their wing patterns and body shapes in vibrant colors and with a high level of detail. The different specimens are numbered and named at the bottom, likely corresponding to their scientific names, which are partially legible and written in French. These include various types of moths and butterflies with distinct markings, such as eye-like spots on their wings, which are often used in nature as a form of mimicry or to ward off predators. The artistic style is consistent with scientific illustrations of the 19th century, aimed at providing an accurate representation of the insects for study and reference. The paper shows signs of aging, indicating the historical value of the print. This type of illustration would have been a vital educational tool at the time, combining scientific interest with an appreciation for the beauty of these creatures. The illustrator has captured both the structural and aesthetic qualities of the insects, which would have been important for both scientific taxonomy and for those with a general interest in natural history. The image appears to be a caption section from an antique hand-colored engraving, listing the names of various moth and butterfly species. The names are in French and are likely to correspond to the illustrations of the specimens on the main engraving. Here's the list of the species with a description based on the names provided: 1. **SÉSIE freloniforme**: This is likely a species of clearwing moth, which mimics the appearance of a hornet or wasp (hence "freloniforme", resembling a hornet). Clearwing moths are known for their transparent wings and mimicry for defense against predators. 2. **PROCRIS du Statice**: This could refer to a species of moth or butterfly associated with sea-lavender plants...

Antique Botanical Engraving of Vallisneria (Tape Grass) - 1803 Aquatic Plant Print by Samuel Curtis This engraving is from "The Botanical Magazine," publ...

Original engraving titled "Saturiova," also known as "Saturione." The artwork was created by Teodoro Viero, an Italian engraver, painter, and publisher born on March 19, 1740, in Bas...

Title: Canal Scene in the Archipelago – Engraving by Lucas Vorsterman after Jan Peeters, Antwerp, circa 1680 Description: This copperplate engraving depicts a lively maritime sce...

These hand-colored engravings depict various bird species from Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon’s monumental work *Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière* (Natural History, General and Particular), published in the 18th century. The specific plates come from the ornithological section, *Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux*, which appeared between 1770 and 1783. Buffon’s publications were among the most influential natural history works of their time, and the bird illustrations remain admired for their detail, accuracy, and elegance. The engravings presented here are three separate plates, each showing multiple bird species in characteristic poses and naturalistic settings. First Print (Pl. 88): 1. Le Héron (The Heron) – A tall wading bird with gray plumage, long legs, and a pointed beak, shown standing near water. 2. Le Butor (The Bittern) – A stout marsh bird with brown streaked feathers, blending into reed habitats. 3. Le Secretaire (The Secretary Bird) – A distinctive African raptor with crane-like legs, long tail feathers, and a head crest. Second Print (Pl. 105): 1. L’Albatros (The Albatross) – A great seabird with long wings, depicted floating at sea. 2. Le Cygne (The Swan) – An elegant white swan with an orange beak, shown swimming gracefully. 3. Le Pélican (The Pelican) – A large bird with its characteristic throat pouch, standing near the water’s edge. Third Print (Pl. 96): 1. La Spatule (The Spoonbill) – Recognizable by its flat, spoon-shaped bill, with pale plumage. 2. La Grue (The Crane) – A tall gray bird with black wing tips and a red crown. 3. L’Aigrette (The Egret) – A slender white bird with plumes, standing by the water. Each species is carefully rendered to reflect both its anatomy and typical environment. Herons, bitterns, cranes, spoonbills, and egrets are marshland and wetland birds, while swans and pelicans inhabit freshwater lakes and coastal areas. The albatross is a truly oceanic...

Antique map titled 'Mappa Corografica do Reino de Portugal - Chorographical map of the Kingdom of Portugal divided into its Grand Provinces.' Large map of...

Title: 19th Century Coloured Engraving - The Salt Mine of Northwich, Cheshire This 19th-century coloured engraving, created by the German School, depicts the interior of the salt mi...

Title: "Cüria in Suburbio Australi Holmiae" - The Southern Courthouse, Now Stockholm City Museum Description: This historical print, titled "Cüria in Suburbio Australi Holmiae," ill...