Engraved Wall Decorations

Title: Exquisite Depiction of Butterflies and Caterpillars: A Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving Description: This beautifully hand-colored copperplate engraving offers a deta...

Jupiter Cults and Roman Coins, Composite Classical Engraving, Montfaucon 1721 This detailed composite engraving originates from the first English edition of Bernard de Montfaucon’s ...

Napoleon Bonaparte, Imperial Eagle and World Allegory – French Engraving This powerful 19th-century allegorical print centers on Napoleon Bonaparte as a global and imperial force, e...

Antique Javanese Prints – Gamelan Instruments & Wayang Puppets – c.1860 This pair of finely hand-colored lithographs presents two central elements of Javanese performing arts: the m...

The Adoration of the Magi. Antique original engraving after Guercino da Cento of the Holy Family receiving the homage and gifts from the three kings after casting down their crowns ...

Kneeling Male Nude Study after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual c1745 Description: This expressive academic study of the male nude originates from the German edition of Gérard de L...

Plate XII: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows a sick man and child to be operated on. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D. Diderot. Published, circa 1760.

Medieval Catholic Rituals – Funeral & Elevation of the Host, 2 Hand-Colored Lithographs This refined pair of hand-colored lithographs presents two complementary scenes from medieval...

Napoleon Bonaparte Imperial Guard Cavalry Prints by Horace Vernet, 1843 This original 19th-century hand-coloured lithograph pair depicts elite cavalry units of Napoleon Bonaparte’s ...

The print is from one of Captain Cook's voyages and likely from one of the three major voyages he undertook between 1768 and 1779. The engravings from these voyages were made by arti...

Title: A View General of the City de Havana, Amerique / Vue Generale de la Ville de Havana en Amerique Engraver: Anonymous, French, 18th century Publisher: Daumont (Paris) Original...

Nieuw Caledoniers – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (1800s) A beautifully hand-colored antique engraving depicting inhabitants of New Caledonia (present-day French terri...

Antique Buffalo Engraving, Buffon Hand-Coloured Print Amsterdam 1769 This handsome hand-coloured 18th-century engraving of the buffalo, titled Le Buffle, comes from the rare Dutch edition of Buffon’s celebrated Histoire Naturelle, published in Amsterdam by J.H. Schneider in 1769. Appearing as Plate XXV in Tome XI, the image was drawn by Jacques de Sève, Buffon’s principal illustrator, and engraved by C.J. Fritsch. The plate is one of the most appealing large mammal portraits in the Buffon series, notable for its expressive character, fine engraving, and warm, atmospheric colouring. The buffalo stands in full profile on a grassy bank beneath a soft blue sky. Its muscular body, thick neck, and distinctive curved horns are rendered with precise cross-hatching, highlighting both strength and powerful form. The shaggy hair around the head and chest is drawn with exceptional sensitivity, giving the animal a lively, alert presence. Behind the buffalo, a distant landscape shows classical buildings, rolling hills, and soft vegetation—an elegant composition typical of de Sève, who often placed his subjects in idealised settings to evoke the exotic nature of these animals for 18th-century European audiences. Hand colouring in the Schneider edition is among the finest of all Buffon printings. The warm browns of the buffalo’s coat...

Mark Catesby (British, 1683-1749) Framed Engravings, Set of Four Birds. These 18th Century engravings originated from Catesby's publication, 'The Natural History of Carolina, Florida...

Panoramic View of Vienna – Imperial Capital, Salmon / Tirion, Amsterdam c.1740 Description: This finely engraved panoramic view depicts Vienna as the imperial capital of the Habsbur...

Pair of Antique Engravings of Crabs from Diderot & d’Alembert’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A fine pair of copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s Encyclo...

Set of Five Antique Engravings of Spices and Colonial Crops from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A remarkable set of five copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond...

Title: Engraving of Harpocrates and Ancient Egyptian Magical Seals, c.1776 Description: This striking 18th-century engraving presents an image of Harpocrates, the Graeco-Egyptian go...

Title: Antique Egyptian and Greco-Roman Heads and Figures – Engraving c.1776 Description: This detailed antique engraving presents a fascinating assemblage of ancient sculptures and...

These two original antique prints are hand-colored engravings of various bivalve mollusks, which are a type of shellfish with a compressed body enclosed within a hinged shell. These ...

Antique Bay Laurel Botanical Print, Laurus Nobilis, Hand Colored, c.1831 This refined botanical engraving depicts Laurus Nobilis, the bay laurel, a plant deeply rooted in Mediterran...

Dardanelles Strait, Ottoman Turkey – Probst Optical View with Ships, c.1770 This highly decorative hand-colored optical view depicts the Strait of the Dardanelles (Çanakkale Boğazı)...

John Nieuhoff Exotic Fish Prints Set of Five Hand-Colored Engravings c1704 This rare and attractive group of five hand-colored engravings depicts a diverse selection of exotic marin...

Acts of the Apostles – Six Biblical Scenes, Pieter Mortier Engravings, Amsterdam c.1700 This rare set of three large copper engravings, each containing two biblical scenes, was publ...

Antique Architectural Engraving of a Caryatid, Cabinet d'Henri IV, by Baltard, 18th Century This engraving depicts a richly detailed caryatid figure surrounded by fragments of class...

Napoleonic Marines, Garde Impériale, French Military Uniform Print, 1843 This finely hand-colored military print depicts a Marine of the Imperial Guard (Marins de la Garde Impériale...

Napoleon at the Bivouac of Wagram – French Empire History Engraving c.1840 Description: This striking 19th-century French engraving depicts Napoleon in quiet contemplation during a ...

Title: Detailed 1805 Engraving of Ancient Statues and Deities from Bertuch’s Work Description: This captivating engraving, sourced from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Feuille des Enfants* (Children's Portfolio), published in 1805, presents a series of ancient statues and deities from various cultures. Each figure is rendered with remarkable precision, offering a glimpse into historical artistic representations of mythological and religious iconography. The plate features: - Fig. 1: A standing Egyptian deity or pharaoh, showcasing the characteristic style of ancient Egyptian sculpture...

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester – Governor-General of the United Netherlands, c.1750 This finely executed 18th-century copper engraving portrays Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester (1...

Chinese Musical Instruments – Set of Three Ferrario Hand-Colored Engravings, 1815 A rare early nineteenth-century hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrario’s celebrated ethnographic publication Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli (Ancient and Modern Costumes of All Peoples), published in Milan circa 1815. This finely detailed plate presents a visual survey of traditional Chinese musical instruments, combining artistic refinement with documentary intent and reflecting Europe’s growing fascination with Chinese culture during the period of Chinoiserie and early global ethnography. The engraving illustrates a diverse array of classical instruments associated with court, ceremonial, theatrical, and scholarly traditions of Qing dynasty China. Among the identifiable instruments are the pipa (琵琶), the iconic pear-shaped lute central to classical repertoire; the ruan (阮) and yueqin (月琴), round-bodied lutes used...

Knight of the Order of St. Andrew in Russia: 18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving This exquisite hand-colored engraving portrays a "Ritter des Heiligen Andreas Ordens in Russland" ...

Napoleonic Marines, Garde Impériale, French Military Uniform Print, 1843 This finely hand-colored military print depicts a Marine of the Imperial Guard (Marins de la Garde Impériale...

Antique Map of Asia 1815 – Carta Generale dell’Asia, Ferrario, Italy This refined early 19th-century map presents a comprehensive view of the Asian continent, titled Carta Generale ...

These are 19th-century equine prints depicting notable racehorses titled "Pandora," "Canteen," "Mulatto," and "Chateau Margaux." They are in the style of British equine portraiture, ...

Weston Missouri River View Antique Print, Steamboat Landscape c.1850 This finely engraved mid-19th century view depicts the town of Weston, Missouri, set along the banks of the Miss...

This hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Book for Children), first published in 1805, showcases a detailed botanical i...

Antique Cycad Botanical Scene, Cycas Circinalis, c.1831 Description: This striking botanical scene depicts Cycas circinalis in a tropical riverside landscape, with figures providing...

Antique Utah Canyon Print, Weber River & Sheep Rock Canyon View, 1861 Description: A finely detailed mid-19th century American landscape engraving titled Second or Sheep Rock Ca...

Terra Allegory, Cybele Mother Earth, Antique Hand-Colored Engraving 1815 Description: This striking allegorical engraving represents Terra, the personification of Earth, shown as th...

Défense de Tuyen-Quan Tonkin 1885 French Colonial Battle Épinal Print This vivid French color lithograph depicts the heroic defense of Tuyen-Quan during the Tonkin Campaign, fought ...

Title: Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Tropical Birds from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" Description: This vibrant handcolored engraving from 1805 features six tropical ...

Virgin Mary with Child, Baroque Devotional Engraving, Penzinger, c.1700 This refined Baroque devotional engraving depicts the Virgin Mary tenderly embracing the Christ Child, set wi...

Temple of Philae on the Nile – Antique Egypt Ruins Engraving by Norden, c.1755 This impressive 18th-century engraving presents a detailed view and pe...

Ancient Egyptian Reliefs & Hieroglyphs, Denon Voyage Egypt, 6 Engravings 1802 This cohesive set of six copper engravings originates from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Égypte, pub...

Baroque Garden and Palace near Vienna – Antique Architectural Engraving, 1649 This is a beautifully detailed 17th-century engraving, depicting a formal Baroque garden layout in Vien...

Set of Three Engravings of Fish from Diderot & d’Alembert’s Encyclopédie, ca. 1770 A striking set of three copperplate engravings from Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert’s mo...

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Avena, Arundo and Meadow Grasses, c.1830 This refined set of eight early nineteenth-century botanical engravings features a beautifully vari...

Antique Cardamom Botanical Print, Elettaria & Amomum Species, c.1831 Description: This complex botanical engraving illustrates two cardamom species, including Elettaria cardamomum a...

Antique Cotton Botanical Print, Gossypium Religiosum, c.1831 Description: This decorative botanical engraving illustrates Gossypium religiosum, another important cotton species, sho...

Republican General and His Guide 1795, Napoleonic Era Military Uniform Print This finely hand-colored 19th-century engraving depicts a Republican general and his guide as uniformed ...

Antique Mahogany Botanical Print, Swietenia Mahagoni, c.1831 Description: This finely detailed botanical engraving illustrates Swietenia Mahagoni, the mahogany tree, including its d...

Antique Print of Dodo and Trumpeter Bird, Plate 688–689, c. 18th Century This antique ornithological engraving features two rare and historically significant bird species: the “Träg...

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Squirrels and Rodents, Quadrupeds Plate XXXXI Description: This fine antique hand-colored engraving, titled Vierf. Thiere XXXXI (Quadrupeds Plate 4...

Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Sedges, Rushes and Wetland Plants, c.1830 This set of eight antique botanical engravings presents a distinctive collection of British wetlan...

Visualize a captivating brass wall hanging from the 20th century, a masterpiece that intricately captures the essence of Mughal art and history. This large, hammered brass creation serves as both a work of art and a historical narrative, transporting observers to the opulent world of Mughal India. The brass wall hanging is generously sized, with a surface that gleams in the warm, golden hues characteristic of polished brass. Its weighty presence adds a sense of grandeur to any space, and the hammered texture across the entire piece adds depth and dimension to the artwork. Upon closer inspection, the surface of the brass wall hanging reveals a finely detailed Mughal scene. The artisan has skillfully hammered the brass to create a rich tapestry of imagery, showcasing the elegance and sophistication of Mughal life. The scene might include depictions of Mughal emperors and empresses, courtiers engaged in conversation, musicians playing traditional instruments, and gracefully adorned elephants parading through lush gardens. The meticulous craftsmanship extends to the fine details of clothing, jewelry, and architectural elements. The hammered technique imparts a textured quality to the figures and structures, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow that adds to the visual richness of the piece. The central focus of the brass wall hanging might be a magnificent Mughal palace or a serene garden, both rendered with precision and artistic flair. The scene is framed by intricate borders featuring geometric patterns and floral motifs, showcasing the artisan's dedication to both historical accuracy and aesthetic beauty. As a whole, this brass wall hanging stands...

Decorative early 18th century engraved map of Switzerland. Title: Helvetia Conterminarumq terra rum antiqua. Translated from Latin: Switzerland is an ancient land Description: Switzerland, antique copperplate engraved map with hand coloring and a decorative title cartouche. Two figures greatly enhances visual appeal. Author: Phillip Cluver, or Philip Cluverius, Philipp Clüver, Latinized as Philippus Cluverius studied law in Leiden and settled over there in 1615. We only sell Guaranteed Absolutely Original authentic Maps and Prints. A Certificate of Authenticity ( COA ) will be supplied on request. We ship our antique maps and prints...

Antique Scientific Print of Telphusa Lacraudi Crab, Sumatra c.1880 This detailed antique lithograph depicts the freshwater crab species 'Tel...

Antique Cotton Botanical Print, Gossypium Herbaceum, c.1831 Description: This clear and balanced botanical engraving depicts Gossypium Herbaceum, a principal cotton species used in ...

Fort Nassau at Banda, bird’s-eye view engraving by Van der Schley, c. 1735–1747 This finely detailed 18th-century engraving presents a bird’s-eye view of Fort Nassau on Banda Neira,...

Antique Ginger Botanical Print, Zingiber Officinale, c.1831 Description: This bold botanical engraving depicts Zingiber Officinale, the ginger plant, shown with its characteristic r...