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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Portrait of Omai, a Polynesian Man, by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
This lithograph, titled Omai, by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, is an example of the artist’s ethnographic studies, showcasing a portrait of Omai, a notable figure from Polynesia who visited Europe in the 18th century. This work highlights Brodtmann’s interest in portraying individuals from distant lands, focusing on their unique cultural attire and expressions.
Description:
The portrait represents Omai, a Polynesian man who gained historical significance during the 18th century as one of the first Polynesians to travel to Europe. Omai (also known as Mai) was a central figure in the encounters between Polynesian and European cultures, having been brought to England by Captain James Cook in the 1770s.
- Clothing: Omai is depicted in an elegant wrap of flowing fabric, draped around his shoulders and tied in a loose, elegant fashion. His head is adorned with a large turban, a stylistic interpretation that may have been influenced by European artistic conventions when portraying foreign dignitaries or exotic figures. The fabric's folds and shading add a sense of depth and texture, showcasing Brodtmann’s mastery of lithography.
- Expression: Omai’s expression is poised and dignified, with his gaze directed slightly off to the side. The sense of serenity and composure in his face is typical of the European portrayals of him as an "exotic noble savage," a term that reflects the European fascination with non-Western peoples during the age of exploration.
The lithograph highlights both the individuality of Omai and the cultural significance of his travels to Europe, where he became a symbol of cross-cultural exchange and curiosity during the 18th century.
Maker:
Karl Joseph Brodtmann (1787–1862), the Swiss lithographer, was known for his detailed illustrations of people from various cultures, natural history subjects, and scientific studies. His ethnographic works were part of a broader effort in 19th-century Europe to document the physical and cultural characteristics of peoples encountered through exploration. Brodtmann’s portraits often struck a balance between realism and the romanticized European views of non-Western cultures.
Technique and Style:
Brodtmann created this portrait using lithography, a technique that allowed him to achieve fine details and subtle gradations of light and shadow. His style in this portrait combines realism with the romanticized ideal of the "exotic," particularly in the way Omai is dressed in flowing garments, which may not be entirely representative of traditional Polynesian dress...
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1830s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Original Antique Print of a Mountain Hare, Rabbit and Others
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique print shows the Mountain hare, Lepus timidus 1, mythical jackalope or horned hare, Lepus temperamentalus 2, northern white hare, Lepus timidus 3, snowshoe hare,...
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Early 19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Pl. 7 Antique Print of Egyptian Outfits by Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Egyptian - Egyptien - Aegyptisch'. Chromolithograph of Egyptian Outfits. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Racinet. Published, circa 18...
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Late 19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Print of the Jordan River by Meyer, 1837
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Der Jordan an der Stelle des Uebergange der Israeliten unter Josua'. View of the Jordan River. Originates from 'Meyers Universum'.
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19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Portrait of Amalia, Princess of Orange, by Houbraken Proof
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare antique portrait (proof/proefdruk c.1750) titled 'Amelia, Gravinne van Solms, gemalinne van Frederik Hendrik, Prins van Oranje enz enz.'. Engraving of Amalia, Princess of Orange...
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18th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Set of four Antique Archicture Prints of Portico Designs, Neufforge, circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Neoclassical Splendor: Exploring Ionic, Doric, and Corinthian Porticos in 'Recueil Élémentaire d’Architecture' by Jean-Francois de Neufforge.
Description: Embark on a journey throug...
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Late 18th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Engraving of Common Orange Lichen, Parmelia parietina, Published in 1819
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is a hand-colored copperplate engraving of "Parmelia parietina," commonly known as the common orange lichen or wall lichen. This detailed botanical illustration shows the l...
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1810s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Lithography Print by HANS KÖHLE Titel Computer Art IBM Edition A 01 from 1972
Located in Rümmingen, BW
The posters and prints may display signs of aging, such as paper discoloration, tears, folds, and other imperfections.
These pieces were part of an art collection owned by a German ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Prints
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Pl. 176 Antique Print of Spanish Costumes by Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Spain - Espagne - Spanien'. Chromolithograph of Spanish Costumes. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Raci...
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Late 19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Rare Antique Portrait of James V, King of Scotland, 1615
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Iacobus V'. Portrait of James V of Scotland. This print originates from 'Tooneel der keyseren ende coningen van christenryck sedert de...
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17th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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1844 Lithograph of a Mingrelian Man in Traditional Georgian Attire
Located in Langweer, NL
The lithograph titled "Mingrelien" depicts a man from Mingrelia (historically part of Western Georgia), showcasing traditional attire and daily activities typical for the region. Here are some insights:
This 1844 handcoloured lithograph captures a Mingrelian man engaged in daily activities, part of Auguste Wahlen’s "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde."
Published in Paris, the print vividly illustrates the traditional dress and lifestyle of Mingrelia, a region known for its rich cultural heritage within Georgia. The man is depicted carrying a basket of grapes, suggesting involvement in viticulture, which is a significant aspect of Georgian agricultural practices. His outfit is practical yet colorful, with a combination of a red tunic...
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1840s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Exquisite Botanicals from Revue Horticole: A 19th-Century Garden Showcase
Located in Langweer, NL
Magnificent Botanical Chromolithographs from Revue Horticole, Circa 1885
Artist and Lithographer Details:
- Artist (Del. - Delineavit): The mention of "Godard del." signifies that ...
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1850s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Print of a Man Under the Reign of Henry IV, c.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Élégant sous Henri IV'. Lithograph of a man under the reign of Henry IV. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.
Condition: G...
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19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Baroque and Rococo: Lavish Decorative Artworks from the 17th-18th Century, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
Title:"17th-18th Century Luxurious European Decorative Arts"
Description:
This print is part of the "Ornamentenschatz" collection by H. Dolmetsch, published by Jul. Hoffmann in Stut...
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1880s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Striking 19th-Century Lithograph of a Cochin Soldier by Auguste Wahlen
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Striking 19th-Century Lithograph of a Cochin Soldier by Auguste Wahlen"
This colorful lithograph, part of Auguste Wahlen's renowned work "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde" (Customs, Manners and Dress of All the Peoples of the World), depicts a Cochin soldier standing guard. Dressed in a vividly colored uniform with an ornamental hat, this image captures the unique military attire and stance, highlighted against a backdrop of traditional architecture.
The lithograph was skillfully created by an unknown engraver, published in 1843 in Paris by the collaborative efforts of publishers Poiree, Pilout, Duterte, and Martinon.
Utilizing handcolored lithography, the technique vividly portrays the textures and colors, making the figure nearly lifelike. These prints are sought after for their artistic quality and their detailed portrayal of historical costumes and settings, which appeal to collectors and historians alike.
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19th-century lithographs, Cochin soldier, military prints, Auguste Wahlen, cultural heritage, antique military uniforms...
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Antique Map of Egypt, '1875'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte des l'Égypte'. Large map of Egypt. This map originates from 'Atlas de Géographie Moderne Physique et Politique' by A. Levasseur....
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Late 19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Burning of a Village in Chahary, Madagascar: Hand-Colored 19th Century Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored engraving titled "Madagascar - Incendie d’un Village de Chahary" (Burning of a Village in Chahary, Madagascar) depicts a dramatic and intense scene in which a villa...
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1850s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Botanical Elegance: A Trio of Antique Foliar Portraits, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
These prints are exquisite examples of 19th-century botanical illustration, showcasing the vivid and diverse foliage patterns found in plants. They are from "Les Plantes à Feuillage ...
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1880s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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19th Century Ornithological Illustration of the Leschenault's Owl, 1838
Located in Langweer, NL
This illustration features an owl labeled "Hibou Leschenault," which is the Brown Fish Owl (Ketupa zeylonensis leschenaulti), a subspecies named in honor of the French naturalist Jea...
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1830s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Print of a Servant of the Wife of Louis XIII, 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Page de Madame la Maréchale de Guebriant'. Lithograph of a page (servant) of the wife of Louis XIII. This print originates from 'Costumes Cvils et Militaires de...
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19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Map of Independent Tartary by W. G. Blackie, 1859
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Turkestan or Independent Tartary'. Original antique map of Turkestan or Independent Tartary. This map originates from ‘The Imperial Atlas of Modern Geography’. Pu...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Print of Büdingenin Germany by Braun & Hogenberg, 1617
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Bingen'. Bird's eye-view of Büdingen, Germany. The view shows a city surrounded by vineyards and well fortified with walls and moats. On the right is the castle w...
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17th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Map of the Region of Georgia with Inset Maps of Florida and Texas
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of part of the United States showing Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and part of Florida. With inset maps of the southern ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Map of Denmark by F. de Wit, 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Dania Regnum'. Large, attractive map of Denmark, Sleschwig-Holstein and southern Sweden. Good detail throughout. Embellished with a title cartouche with the Danis...
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Late 17th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Fashion Print of Men, Children and a Woman in the 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Le Progrès'. Old fashion print of various men and women illustrating the fashion trends of June, 1878.
Artists and Engravers: Published for 'La Gazet...
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19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Mollusk Elegance: Original 19th-Century Scientific Illustrations
Located in Langweer, NL
The collage features a curated selection of marine gastropods and bivalves from the "Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle." Each image is a detailed, hand-colored engraving th...
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1840s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Sloth, Galago, and Lemur Species, Lithographs by C. Last, 1836, Natural History
Located in Langweer, NL
This combined image depicts two lithographs of various small primates, drawn by Carel Christiaan Antony Last for Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's *Volledige Natuurlijke Historie der Zoogdier...
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1830s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Clerical Dignity: An English Priest in 'Costume du Moyen Âge', 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Clerical Dignity: An English Priest in 'Costume du Moyen Âge'"
Description: This lithograph, part of the "Costume du Moyen Âge" series from 1847, depicts an English priest a...
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1840s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Print of the Rialto Bridge in Venice in Italy, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Rialto at Venice'. Old print of the Rialto Bridge (or Ponte di Rialto) in Venice, Italy. This print originates from 'One Hundred and Fifty Wood Cuts selecte...
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19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Joan Miro, Le point Cardinal, 1963, Exhibition Poster
By (after) Joan Miró
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Exhibition poster - Joan Miró - " Cardinal point "
Editor Maeght
1963
Measure: 50 x 65 cm.
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1960s European Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Prints
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Set of 5 Antique Horse Riding Prints
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 5 antique horse riding prints. Published circa 1680.
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Late 17th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Vintage Print of a Demon Holding the Bhavachakra, The Wheel of Life 'c.1971'
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful print of the Bhavachakra, the Wheel of Life or Wheel of Becoming, which is a mandala - a complex picture representing the Buddhist view of the universe. To Buddhists, exist...
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20th Century Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Fashion Print Published by La Mode Illustrée, No. 50, 1899
Located in Langweer, NL
A very attractive late 19th century French fashion plate which was published by La Mode Illustrée. La Mode Illustrée was published in Paris in the 19...
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Late 19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Large Antique Print of Waa-Pa-Shaw, a Sioux Chief, circa 1838
Located in Langweer, NL
Waa-Pa-Shaw: The Stately Sioux Chief
This lithograph is titled "Waa-Pa-Shaw, a Sioux Chief," from the "History of the Indian Tribes of North America," with hand-colored portraits ba...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Fingal's Cave: Nature's Cathedral on the Isle of Staffa in Scotland, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
The image depicts Fingal's Cave, a famous sea cave located on the uninhabited island of Staffa, part of the Inner Hebrides in Scotland. This colored engraving is from the "Bilderbuch...
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1790s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Eleanor of Portugal: Regal and Resplendent, Original Old Print Published in 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Eleanor of Portugal: Regal and Resplendent"
Description: This print depicts Eleanor of Portugal, a figure of royalty and grace. Her attire is sumptuous and befitting her sta...
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1840s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Persia Unveiled: Antique Map of Iran, Afghanistan, and Beyond, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique map titled 'Royaumes de Perse Herat & Kaboul' is an attractive map of Persia. Here are the key details and features of the map:
1. **Geographic Coverage**:
- The map ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Rare Original Hand-Colored Engraving of Joan of Arc from Orleans, France, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Mädchen von Orleans - Jeanne D'Ark. surnommée la Pucelle d'Orleans. 1430'.
This print depicts Joan of Arc. Originates from a rare costume book titled 'Sammlung von Trachten bey verschiedenen ältern und neuern Völkern (..)'.
Joan of Arc, a peasant girl living in medieval France, believed that God had chosen her to lead France to victory in its long-running war with England. With no military training, Joan convinced the embattled crown prince Charles of Valois to allow her to lead a French army to the besieged city of Orléans, where it achieved a momentous victory over the English and their French allies, the Burgundians. After seeing the prince crowned...
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Early 1800s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Botanical Illustration of Little Kurrajong: Brachychiton Bidwillii, c.1855
Located in Langweer, NL
Botanical Illustration of Little Kurrajong: Brachychiton bidwillii
This lithograph features the Brachychiton bidwillii, commonly known as the Little Kurrajong. Native to Australia, this small tree or shrub is appreciated for its stunning red or pink bell-shaped flowers and large, lobed leaves. The illustration captures the plant's unique floral structure and the texture of its leaves, alongside detailed depictions of its reproductive parts, highlighting the botanical intricacies of the species.
This artwork is part of the renowned botanical series "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe," created by Louis van Houtte, a prominent Belgian horticulturist in the 19th century. Van Houtte's works are celebrated for their scientific accuracy and artistic quality, making significant contributions to the understanding and appreciation of global plant diversity.
The lithograph employs hand-coloring, a technique that was commonly used during the period to achieve vivid, lifelike representations of plants.
The condition of this print is well-preserved, showing vibrant colors and fine details, with minor signs of aging such as slight foxing, which is typical of antique botanical illustrations...
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1850s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Maritime Wonders: Beached Leviathans of the 19th Century in Siberia, circa 1850
Located in Langweer, NL
The text in the image is in Italian:
"Balena spinta sulle coste della Siberia."
The phrase mean "Whale stranded on the coasts of Siberia."
The image is a lithograph created by B...
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Dora Maar — Picasso Guernica Photogravure, 1937 From Verve Magazine, Framed
By (after) Pablo Picasso, Dora Maar
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dora Maar — Guernica Photogravure, 1937
From the First Issue of Verve, Framed & Free Worldwide Shipping
An iconic visual artifact of 20th-century art history: this photogravure capt...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Prints
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Cochinchina Cultural Contrast: Native & Soldier in 19th Century Vietnam
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Cochinchina Cultural Contrast: Native & Soldier in 19th Century"
This vibrant print illustrates a distinct cultural interaction in Cochinchina, showing a local inhabitant an...
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1840s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Eduardo Chillida Framed Lithograph, 1975
By Eduardo Chillida
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This extraordinary small lithograph by Eduardo Chillida, created in 1975, was originally produced as an invitation for one of the artist’s exhibitions. The piece is part of a rare Ep...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Prints
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Early 18th-Century Portrait of Rubens After Anthony Van Dyck - Engraving
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in Opole, PL
Early 18th-Century Portrait of Rubens After Anthony Van Dyck - Engraving in wooden frame
A portrait of Rubens based on Anthony Van Dyck (1599–1641), a copperplate engraving from the...
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Early 18th Century Belgian Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Tartar Family in Traditional Dress: 19th Century Ethnographic Illustration
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Tartar Family in Traditional Dress: 19th Century Ethnographic Illustration"
Description: This captivating print depicts a Tartar family enga...
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1840s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Byzantine and Romanesque Architectural Elements, Ornamentenschatz, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
Byzantine and Romanesque Architectural Elements, Ornamentenschatz, 1887
Description:
This print by H. Dolmetsch is part of the "Ornamentenschatz," a collection of detailed ornament...
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1880s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Chromolithograph Vanity Fair Caricature Print 'New York Herald'
Located in Langweer, NL
Chromolithograph titled 'New York Herald'. Lithograph of James Gordon Bennett Jr. publisher of the New York Herald, founded by his father, James Gordon ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Japanese Cavalryman and General from 1844 in Wahlen's Historical Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Japanese Cavalryman and General from 1844 in Wahlen's Historical Lithographs"
Description:
These hand-colored lithographs feature a *Cavalier Japonais* (Japanese Cavalryman)...
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1840s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Print of Pisa in Italy, 1836
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Pisa'. View of Pisa, Rome, Italy. Originates from 'Meyers Universum'.
Artists and Engravers: Joseph Meyer (May 9, 1796 - June 27, 1856) was a German industri...
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19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Portrait of Henriette Sontag by Hullmandel 'c.1860'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Mademoiselle Sontag'. Portrait of Henriette Sontag, German opera singer. Printed by C. Hullmandel, circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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"Les Essències de la Terra" by Joan Miró, A Rare Masterpiece of 20th Century Art
By Joan Miró
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the vivid and dreamlike world of Joan Miró with "Les Essències de la Terra", a breathtaking lithograph created for his 1968 exhibition at the renowned Sala Gaspar in Barcel...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Prints
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Françoise Gilot Lithograph 'Portrait of a Woman', 1951
By Françoise Gilot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Françoise Gilot original lithograph 'Portrait of a Woman'.
From the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in 366 copies.
Ma...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Prints
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Japanese Artistic Mastery in Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornamental Collection
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Japanese Artistic Mastery in Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornamental Collection"
These images are selected from "Der Ornamentenschatz," a comprehensive guide of artistic styles from dif...
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1880s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Print of Leucothoe Seduced by Apollo, 1733
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Leucothoé séduite par Apollon (..)'. This print depicts Leucothoe seduced by Apollo in the shape of Eurynome. Often Apollo, the Sun God, used a disguise to purs...
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Colonial Curiosities: Fauna of the West Indies, by R. de Hooghe, circa 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique print is an intricate engraving from the early 18th century, titled "India Occidentalis," also known as the West Indies. Created by Romeyn de Hooghe, a distingu...
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Early 1700s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Bird Print of the Wild Turkey by Goldfuss, circa 1824
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Gatt Meleagris'. Large lithograph of the wild turkey, an upland ground bird native to North America, one of two extant species of turkey, and the heaviest ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Antique Print of the Temple of Pythons, Ouidah, Benin, Africa, 1748
By Jakob van der Schley
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Procession au Temple du Serpent - Ommegang naar den Tempel des Serpents'.
Print of the procession at the Temple of Pythons, Ouidah. This print originates from 'Historische beschryving der reizen, of Nieuwe en volkoome verzameling van de aller-waardigste en zeldsaamste Zee- en Landtogten' by P. de Hondt.
The Temple of Pythons is a site of historical and modern symbolism and spiritual practice in Ouidah, Benin. The snakes are a major totem for followers of Vodun, a religion practiced by groups of people within West and Central African nations such as Ghana, Togo, and Benin.
Vodun became somewhat widespread in southern regions of the New World as a result of the African diaspora. It became the inspiration for other religions such as Louisiana Voodoo and Haitian Vodou...
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18th Century Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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Circa 1830 Schinz Prints: Tattooed Men of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands
Located in Langweer, NL
Circa 1830 Schinz Prints: Tattooed Men of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands
This set of two black-and-white lithographs from circa 1830 by Heinrich Rudolf Schinz depicts tattooed men fro...
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1830s Antique Continental Europe - Prints
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