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Technique: Engraved
Romantic View of Paris – A Rare 1832 Engraving by Thomas Kelly
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Romantic View of Paris – A Rare 1832 Engraving by Thomas Kelly Description: This hand-colored engraving, published by Thomas Kelly in 1832, offers a picturesque view of Par...
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1830s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Historical Portraits of Six Incan Rulers, Peru, 1752: A Copperplate Collection
Located in Langweer, NL
A copperplate print from 1752, showcasing portraits of six Incan rulers from different periods. Each ruler is depicted within a circular frame, symbolizing their historical and cultu...
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1750s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Idyllic Landscapes: On the Kennebecasis River near St. John – A 1831 Serene View
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Tranquil Beauty: On the Kennebecasis near St. John Description: This hand-colored lithograph offers a picturesque view of the Kennebecasis River near St. John, capturing th...
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1830s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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The Wonders of Nature: Exquisite 18th Century Engravings of Reptiles and Insects
Located in Langweer, NL
This print, titled "Reptiles and Insects of Various Parts of the World," is an 18th-century engraved work issued around 1778 in London for Middleton. It features an array of meticulo...
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Late 18th Century Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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White Stork – Large 18th Century Ornithology Print by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
White Stork Antique Dutch Bird Print by Sepp and Nozeman, 18th Century This elegant hand-colored copper engraving titled 'Ardea Ciconia' presents the white stork (*Ciconia ciconia*)...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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The Surinamese Kingfisher Bird with the Swallow Tail Engraved in 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving is from the Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, based on the works of George Edwards that was published in 1743. The text in the image is in both German and Latin...
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1740s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Intricate Cephalopods from Bertuch's Natural History Engravings, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Intricate Cephalopods from Bertuch's Natural History Engravings, 1805 This handcolored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Fascinating Crustaceans and Marine Anatomy: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Fascinating Crustaceans and Marine Anatomy: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving from Bertuch’s Bilderbuch für Kinder Description: This engaging hand-colored copperplate e...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Antique Handcolored Engraving of Amphibious Eels and Snakes, c.180
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Fin de la Guerre: The Behemoth of the Siege of Antwerp, 1585
Located in Langweer, NL
This print depicts the Antwerp warship Fin de la guerre, a massive vessel constructed during the Siege of Antwerp (1584-1585). It is a copperplate-engraved oblique profile of the D...
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16th Century Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Title: Festive Winter Celebration, Published by Richard Bong, Berlin, circa 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: *Eisfest* by E. Heilemann (Ice Festival) Description: This colorful illustration by E. Heilemann, titled *Eisfest* (Ice Festival), depicts a lively winter scene of revelers e...
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1890s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Beech and Elm Leaves, Flowers, and Seeds: A Stunning 1805 Botanical Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1805, dep...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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The Beauty of Transformation: Engraving of Butterflies and Their Life Cycles
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "The Beauty of Transformation: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving of Butterflies and Their Life Stages" Description: This vibrant 19th-century engraving captures the fascin...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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City of Quebec from the Harbour: A Vibrant 19th-Century Maritime Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
Title : City of Quebec, Taken from the Harbour Description: This hand-colored lithograph, created by R.S.M. Bouchette and lithographed by Day & Haghe, depicts a bustling harbor vi...
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1830s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Floridian Sun Offering Ritual, 1758: Native American Religious Ceremony
Located in Langweer, NL
An antique print depicting a cultural practice in Florida. The German title at the bottom of this print reads: "Opfer, welches die Floridaner der Sonne mit einem Hirsche bringen," ...
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1750s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Drottningholm Palace in Sweden: East and West Views by Dahlbergh, 1707
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Drottningholm Palace: East and West Views by Dahlbergh, 1707" Description: This exquisite antique print from c. 1707, crafted by the renowned Swedish military officer and cartographer Erik...
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Early 18th Century Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Carib Priests Instilling Courage: A Ritual Dance of the Caribbean, 1722
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored copperplate engraving titled “Manière dont les Prêtres Caribes soufflent le Courage” (The way Carib Priests blow courage) depicts a ceremonial ritual performed by t...
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1720s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Raymond du Puy: 1791 Engraving of the First Grand Master of Hospitallers
Located in Langweer, NL
Raymond du Puy: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving of the First Grand Master of the Hospitallers This captivating hand-colored engraving, titled "Raymund du Puy, erster Großmeister des J...
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1790s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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J. Kip and L. Knyff 18th Century Hand Colored Engravings, Set of 4
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
Set of four antique hand-colored engravings. "Britannia Illustrata," the publication in which these prints originally appeared, was one of the most important topographical works of t...
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Mid-18th Century English Baroque Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Exquisite Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving with Medicinal Plants, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Plate from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1805) Description: This vibrant hand-colored copperplate engraving is part of Friedrich Johann Bertuch...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Traditional Attires of Finnish, Estonian and Angria Women in Former Russia, 1814
Located in Langweer, NL
The engravings are a rich visual documentation of the cultural attire and customs from different regions within or associated with the Russian Empire in the early 19th century. Willi...
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1810s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Feast of the Sun in Peru: Lighting Sacred Fire and Offering to the Solar Deity
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving, part of the 18th-century work *Cérémonies et Coutumes Religieuses...* by A. Moubach and illustrated by Bernard Picart, depicts two scenes related to Inca religious ri...
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1720s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Graceful Gazelle: An Elegant Etching - Published circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This etching and engraving, titled "Gazel (Gazelle)," is a meticulous depiction of a gazelle standing gracefully. The artwork showcases the gazelle's slender body, delicate legs, and...
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1740s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Boundary Marker at St. Croix River Source, 1817 – A Historic Diplomatic Monument
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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1830s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Exquisite 1818 Handcoloured Botanical Engraving Collection by Curtis
Located in Langweer, NL
The image showcases six hand-colored botanical copperplate engravings on vellin paper from the early 19th century, attributed to Samuel Curtis's publication. Here's a description o...
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1810s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Antique Handcolored Engraving of Exotic Deer and Antelopes, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Handcolored Engraving of Exotic Deer and Antelopes, Quadruped LV, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving depicts various species of exotic deer and antelop...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Equestrian Engravings of Cavendish's General System of Horsemanship, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate 24 from "A General System of Horsemanship in All Its Branches," (La Methode et Invention nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux). William Cavendish Duke of Newcastle's work on equestr...
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1740s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Authentic 1784 Engraved Portrait of Historian Rapin de Thoyras
Located in Langweer, NL
This image is an engraved portrait of Mr. Rapin de Thoyras, created for Harrington's edition of "Rapin's History of England." The individual in the portrait is Paul de Rapin, Lord ...
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1780s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Antique Handcolored Engraving of Snakes and Amphibians, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Handcolored Engraving of Snakes and Amphibians, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving depicts two snake species, elegantly posed among branches and foliag...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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19th Century Insects Microorganisms Handcolored Antique Engraving, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
An antique hand-colored print by Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez, a Belgian naturalist and artist. The print contains depictions of various insects and microorganisms: 1. **Forficule crocipenne:** This refers to a species of earwig. "Forficule" is an old term used for earwigs, and "crocipenne" might indicate a particular species or feature of an earwig. 2. **Mante chlorophée:** This refers to a praying mantis ("Mante religieuse...
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1840s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Historic View of Malacca: An original 1777 Engraving by Middleton
Located in Langweer, NL
"The City of Malacca in the East Indies" is from Charles Theodore Middleton's work, "A New and Complete System of Geography." This book was published in 1777. Therefore, the engrav...
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1770s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Habit of a Lady of Quality in Burgundy in 1577, Published in 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is a colored print depicting a "Lady of Quality in Burgundy in 1577," as indicated by the title below the illustration. The lady is dressed in a fashion typical of the late...
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1750s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Antique Botanical Engraving of Pokeweed (Phytolacca) - 1803 Floral Print
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Botanical Engraving of Pokeweed (Phytolacca) - 1803 Floral Print by Samuel Curtis Description: This engraving is from "The Botanic...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Hand-Colored Engraving of the Red Curlew by Johann Michael Seligmann, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Der Rote Brachvogel - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Red Curlew by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century This vivid hand-colored engraving, titled 'Der Rote Brachvogel', depi...
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1770s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Set of Four Gerard Audran Antique Engravings Raphael Allegorical Caryatids
Located in Rochester, NY
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 ...
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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Tropical Paradise: The Diverse Fauna of the Indies by R. De Hooghe, circa 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving titled "Westindische Visserij" (West Indian Fisheries) is a fascinating artwork by Romeyn de Hooghe, printed by Pieter van der Aa, which vividly depicts the rich biodiv...
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Early 1700s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Decorative Engraved Panthéon Paris in the 1800s by Bry & Benoist
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is an engraving of the Panthéon in Paris, created by Auguste Bry (1805–1880) and Philippe Benoist (1813–). The Panthéon originally served as a church dedicated to St. Gen...
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1850s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Striking 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Wild Cats and Predatory Mammals
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Antique Handcolored Engraving of Sheep and Rams, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Handcolored Engraving of Sheep and Rams, Quadruped XXXII, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving depicts various breeds of sheep and rams, highlighting their unique physical characteristics and adaptations. The plate is from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Book for Children), a 12-volume natural history encyclopedia published between 1790 and 1830, celebrated for its educational and artistic contributions to zoology. The engraving includes: 1. A ram with curled horns, possibly a Mouflon (*Ovis orientalis*), depicted resting (Fig. 1). 2. A long-haired goat or primitive sheep breed, such as the Jacob sheep, characterized by its multiple horns (Fig. 2). 3. A domestic sheep breed, shown standing and with shorn wool, indicating agricultural significance (Fig. 3). 4. A woolly sheep...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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A Boxing Match, in Hapaee, One of the Hawaii Islands, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
John Webber created the engraving titled "A Boxing Match, in Hapaee, one of the Friendly Islands." Webber was indeed an artist who accompanied Captain James Cook on his third voyage ...
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Late 18th Century Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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The Old Woman and Her Cats, 1809 Hand-Colored Etching by Edward Orme
Located in Langweer, NL
"The Old Woman and Her Cats, 1809 Hand-Colored Etching by Edward Orme" This hand-colored etching, titled "The Old Woman and Her Cats," was published in September 1809 by Edward Orm...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Mexica Timekeeping: A Depiction of the Aztec Calendar, circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Bernard Picart was the maker of this specific engraving. Bernard Picart (1673–1733) was a renowned engraver known for his detailed and highly skilled work, particularly in illustrati...
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1740s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Detailed 1805 Engraving of Ancient Statues and Deities from Bertuch’s Work
Located in Langweer, NL
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...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Knight Templar in War Attire: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving from Historical Series
Located in Langweer, NL
Knight Templar in War Attire: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving from Historical Series This striking hand-colored engraving, titled "Ein Tempelherr in seiner Kriegskleidung" (A Knight T...
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1790s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Knight of the Golden Fleece: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving in Ceremonial Robes
Located in Langweer, NL
Knight of the Golden Fleece: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving in Ceremonial Robes This regal hand-colored engraving, titled "Orden des goldenen Vlieses" (Order of the Golden Fleece), d...
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1790s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Intricate Depictions of Marine Life: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Intricate Depictions of Marine Life: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" Description: This fascinating hand-colored copperplate engr...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Knight of the Order of Christ in Portugal Engraving by Christian F. Schwan, 1791
Located in Langweer, NL
Knight of the Order of Christ in Portugal Engraving by Christian F. Schwan This exquisite hand-colored engraving depicts a Knight of the Order of Christ in Portugal, resplendent in ...
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1790s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Vivid Lepidoptera: Hand-Colored 18th-Century Butterfly and Moth Studies
Located in Langweer, NL
This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's renowned "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1805, presents ...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Wilhelm von Argenteuil: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving of Templar Treasurer
Located in Langweer, NL
Wilhelm von Argenteuil: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving of Templar Treasurer This exquisite hand-colored engraving, titled "Wilhelm von Argenteuil, Schatzmeister des Tempelherrn-Orden...
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1790s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Monk of the Order of Christ in Portugal - Historic 18th-Century Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Monk of the Order of Christ in Portugal - Historic 18th-Century Engraving This hand-colored engraving portrays a monk of the prestigious Order of Christ in Portugal, a Catholic ch...
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1790s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Knight Templar in Traditional House Attire: A Rare 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
1791 Engraving of a Knight Templar in House Dress by Christian Friedrich Schwan This finely detailed engraving, titled "Ein Tempelherr im Hauskleide" (A Knight Templar in House Dr...
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1790s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Underwater Elegance: Razorfish and Shrimpfish - A Marine Engraving Study, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is an antique engraving featuring two species of marine fish: Centriscus scolopax and Centriscus scutatus, also known as the Razorfish and Shrimpfish, respectively. On the...
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1840s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Ritual Dance in Brazil in the 17th Century on a Copper Engraving by Montanus
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Ritual Dance in Brazil" Description: This original copper engraving from Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-La...
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1670s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Spruce, Oak, and Currant, Calwer, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Spruce, Oak, and Currant, Calwer, 1854 This exquisite botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s *Deutschlands Technische Pflanzen* (185...
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1850s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Napoleon Shows Mercy to Princess Hatzfeld, 1806 - Emotional Historical Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Napoleon Shows Mercy to Princess Hatzfeld, 1806 - Emotional Historical Engraving This striking 19th-century engraving portrays the poignant scene of Princess Hatzfeld imploring Napo...
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1840s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Rustic Dutch Windmill Scene: Mill Near The Hague by Stanfield, Engraved 1833
Located in Langweer, NL
Mill Near The Hague, Engraved by R. Brandard after C. Stanfield, 1833 This steel engraving, titled "Mill Near The Hague," was engraved by R. Brandard after a painting by the renowne...
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1830s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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1845 Handcolored Bat Engraving: A Study of Chiroptera Diversity
Located in Langweer, NL
The print is an 1845 handcolored engraving that features a selection of six different bat species, each carefully illustrated to highlight their distinctive anatomical features. Thes...
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Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Woad and White Goosefoot, Calwer, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Woad and White Goosefoot, Calwer, 1854 This rare and meticulously crafted botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s *Deutschlands Techn...
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1787 Engraved Portrait of King Edward I - Hammer of the Scots
Located in Langweer, NL
An engraved portrait of Edward I, also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots, who was King of England from 1272 to 1307. The text beneath t...
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1780s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations

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Hand-Colored Botanical Litho of Nicotiana Tabacum and Nicotiana Rustica, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Nicotiana Tabacum and Nicotiana Rustica, 1854 This striking hand-colored botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s 'Deutschlands Tech...
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