Netherlands - Prints

Title: 1849 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Dragonflies and Nymph Stages – A Study in Entomology Description: This intricate hand-colored lithograph from 1849 illustrates various drago...

Set of four antique maps of Asia: 1) Asia plate 6, Part of China, Tibet and Tartary 2) Asia plate 2, Japan, Corea, the Monguls and part of China 3) As...

Historische Wappen-Charte: Coats of Arms of the Prominent Italian Royal and Ducal Houses, 1718 This exquisite copper engraving, printed in 1718 in Nuremberg by Johann Ernst Adelbuln...

Gentle Repose at Österby: An 1824 Aquatint by Ulrik Thersner. This aquatint by Ulrik Thersner, created in 1824, depicts the serene landscape of Österby in Sweden. The image is suffused with a gentle light that bathes the scene in a warm, inviting glow. It features two individuals on horseback in the foreground, suggesting a tranquil pace of life and leisurely exploration. Their presence adds a narrative element to the scene, inviting viewers to contemplate the journey the riders are undertaking. The central focus of the aquatint is the stately building situated by the water, likely a manor house or a significant estate of the time, reflecting the architectural style of the early 19th century. The estate is flanked by expansive, lush greenery and tall trees, with a prominent pine tree in the foreground that anchors the composition. The detailed rendering of the foliage and the atmospheric perspective in the background create a sense of depth and spaciousness. In Skåne, Thersner had drawn several mansions in 1816, and he decided to publish a counterpart to Erik Dahlbergh's Suecia antiqua et hodierna. He called his work Fordna och present Sverige, and in 1817 began its publication. Carl Fredrik Akrell engraved the images, which were executed in aquatint. Eventually, Wilhelm Maximilian Carpelan joined the publication. The Scania part was completed in 1823, Östergötland was started in 1820 and Uppland and Södermanland in 1824-25. Thersner himself wrote the text for the pictures. After Thersner's death, his widow, with the help of friends, continued the publication, which had never received public support. Michael Gustaf Anckarsvärd took over the publication, in lithographic form, until 1843. The work could be continued, partly with the drawings left by Thersner as templates, partly by Anckarsvärd and others contributing new drawings. In general, Anckarsvärd's work is considered superior to Thersner's. In 1843, the work was taken over by Thersner's daughter, Thora Thersner (1818-1867). She continued publishing until her death. Thora Thersner lithographed her drawings herself, which are usually considered conscientious, if somewhat dry and weak. During her time, among other things, the part about Närke (1838-55) was continued and completed. At the time of Thora Thersner's death, the entire work comprised 91 booklets, containing 364 plates with text. The publication had cost each subscriber 682 kroner and 50 öre. More about the maker: Ulrik Thersner was a multifaceted individual, having an impactful military career alongside his work as a draftsman and topographer. Born on April 2, 1779, in Kyrkslätt parish in Finland, Thersner began his military service early, becoming a ship's boy in the Swedish navy at the tender age of seven. His naval service during Gustav III's Russian War...

Antique print titled ‘A. Le Cornouiller, B. La Cornouille, C. Feuillage du Cormier, D. Grandeur Naturelle’. Beautiful print depicting dogwood. This print originates from ‘Le spectacl...

"Vanitas of Roman Grandeur: A Charpentier's Homage to Piranesi" This etching by François Philippe Charpentier, crafted around 1757, serves as a satirical homage to Piranesi's works....

Antique map of America titled 'Carte de l'Amerique septentrionale'. Scarce map of North America, shortly after the Louisiana Purchase and the first ...

Antique print titled 'A Suit of Armour, in the posession of Sir Samuel Meyrick K.H.'. Old print of a suit of armour. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armou...

Wings of Elegance: Hand-Colored 1849 Lithograph of Exotic Butterflies from Carl Hoffmann’s 'Book of the World' This captivating hand-colored lithograph from Carl Hoffmann’s 'Book of...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Jousting Scene with Vibrant Striped and Floral Caparisons This magnificent original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, offers a captivating gli...

Title: 1897 Botanical Prints – Beard-Tongue, Collinsia, Zaluzianskya, and Monkey Flower Description: This set of four original 1897 botanical prints features 'beard-tongue' (Pents...

Set of four architecture prints depicting various building facades and plans. The prints state 'Toises', which was one of the fundamen...

Antique costume print titled 'Tapada de Saya'. Old print depicting a woman from Lima, wearing a Saya dress. This print originates from 'Costumes Moderne (Musée de Costumes). Arti...

Antique print titled 'Gezigt van Bolcheretskoi in Kamtschatka'. Antique view of Bolcheretskoi in Kamchatka. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld door James Cook (..)'. Artis...

"1844 Handcoloured Lithographs of Afghan Soldier & Indian Sub-Officer" This horizontal compilation features two handcoloured lithographs from Auguste Wahlen's 1844 series "Moeurs, U...

Title: Detailed 1730 Maritime Warship Print with Tools, Rigging, and Ship Cross-Section Description: This exceptionally detailed and decorative maritime print, published in Nurember...

Title: "Mother's Love" - Cats and Kittens by Henriette Ronner (1894) Description: "Mother's Love" is a heartwarming print from the "Cats and Kittens" series by Henriette Ronner, pub...

Antique print titled 'Das edle Englische Pferd'. Original lithograph of an English horse. This print originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der...

Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Rapeseed and Poppy, Calwer, 1854 This stunning botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s *Deutschlands Technische Pflanzen* (1854), a d...

German Travelers - After Lucas Cranach, 1840 - Hand-Colored 19th Century Engraving This charming hand-colored engraving, titled "Voyageurs" ('Travelers'), is based on a design inspi...

Title: Majestic Waterfalls: Niagara Falls and Rhine Falls in 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch’s Bilderbuch für Kinder Description: This captivating hand-colored ...

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...

Title: The Royal Family of France, The Bonaparte Family, and French Generals, 1815 Description: This finely engraved 1816 print presents a detailed array of portraits depicting...

Trio of Antique Botanical Succulent Prints: Sedum Spectabile, Cotyledon Secunda & Sedum Sieboldii This remarkable trio of antique botanical prints showcases three unique succulent...

"Costume de Printemps – Elegant Early 19th-Century French Fashion Engraving" This finely detailed hand-colored engraving, titled Costume de Printemps, captures the refined eleganc...

Botanical Study of Plum and Cherry Blossoms and Fruits, 1805 This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving, part of Friedrich Johann Bertuch's *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Bo...

Antique print titled 'Kohm - Kasjan'. Old print with two views: one is Qom, the other Kashan. Both are in Iran (then known as Persia). Published by C. de Bruijn, circa 1700. Corne...

1856 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Rhinoceros Beetles – Natural History Illustration of Exotic Coleoptera This illustration depicts rhinoceros beetles, likely a species from the genus ...

Title: "Exquisite 19th-Century Lithograph of a Siamese Man by Auguste Wahlen" Description: This handcolored lithograph from Auguste Wahlen's "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde" (Customs, Manners and Dress of All the Peoples of the World) features a Siamese man dressed in traditional attire. The print showcases the individual in vibrant colors, donning a distinctive pointed hat and ornate pants, with a palm plant in the background. Created by an anonymous engraver after Wahlen's design, this lithograph was published in Paris by Poiree, Pilout, Duterte, and Martinon in 1843. The technique used, handcolored lithography, enhances the visual appeal, bringing life and depth to the portrayal. These prints captivate viewers with their detailed and colorful representation of cultural attire from around the world, providing a window into the diversity of global traditions in the mid-19th century. Keywords: 19th-century lithographs, handcolored prints, traditional Siamese clothing, historical ethnic dress...

K.K. Österreichische Artillerie und Fuhrwesen, Early 19th Century Detailed description: This beautiful hand-colored lithograph depicts officers and soldiers of the Imperial and Roy...

Beautiful Japanese woodblock print by Katsuyuki Nishijima born in Kyoto in 1945. Signed, titled and numbered by the artist in pencil. Nishijima ha...

Title: "Three Studies of a Kitten" - Cats and Kittens by Henriette Ronner (1894) Description: "Three Studies of a Kitten" is a beautiful print from the "Cats and Kittens" series by ...

Title: Exquisite Antique Natural History Prints: Insects, Larvae, and Life Cycles Description: This set of four original antique prints from 1832 is a captivating exploration of ...

The botanical illustrations are the work of Sydenham Edwards, a prolific botanical artist known for his detailed and vibrant illustrations. These engravings were published by William...

Title: Panoramic View of Halifax from Dartmouth Cove – A Coastal Gem of 1828 Description : This hand-colored lithograph depicts a striking view of Halifax, Nova Scotia, as seen fr...

Antique print titled 'Views of the Coast of Kamtschatka (..)'. Print with coastal views of Kamchatka including volcanoes. Originates from an edition of Cook's Voyages. Artists and ...

Title: Teton Valley - Tinted Lithograph from the Pacific Railroad Survey, 1856 Description: This beautiful lithograph, "Teton Valley," offers a panoramic view of the scenic valley...

1778 Engraving of Captain Cook's Second Voyage: Meeting Tahitians This beautiful copper-line engraving from 1778, created by Charles Grignion (1717-1810) after a work by Samuel Wale...

"Romanesque-Gothic Artistic Fusion in Ornamentenschatz, 1887" These prints by H. Dolmetsch are from "Ornamentenschatz," a comprehensive collection of decorative arts published by Ve...

Introducing an exquisite masterpiece: "Winter Serenity – Mount Fuji's Majestic Embrace." Embrace the timeless beauty of Japan's winter wonderland with this limited-edition woodblock ...

This vibrant print from "Der Ornamentenschatz" showcases a diverse array of Indian decorative arts including metalwork, embroidery, weaving, and painting. Compiled by H. Dolmetsch an...

This detailed copper engraving is from Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes," which offers a glimpse into the cere...

Decorative print illustrating the lawes six-plumed bird of paradise and the six-plumed bird of paradise. This authentic print originates from 'birds of paradise and bower birds' by T...

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," ...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Knightly Parade Armour Print with Vibrant Heraldic Motifs This original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, provides a rare and striking view into...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Knightly Joust: Ornate Armor & Horses in Action This original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, offers an intimate glimpse into the splendor of ...

Title: "Oleander Hawk-Moth Lifecycle" - Hand-Colored Natural History Plate (1846) Description: This beautiful hand-colored natural history plate from 1846 features the stunning Olea...

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...

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...

18th Century Cannon Foundry Engraving from Diderot’s Encyclopédie, circa 1770 This fine 18th-century engraving, titled Fonte des Canons, origin...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Fallen Knights and Horses Post-Joust This original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, offers a poignant a...

An original engraved portrait of James II, King of England. The style of the engraving and the attire of the individual are consistent with late 17th-century fashion, aligning with James II's reign from 1685 to 1688. The text beneath the image indicates that it was published as part of the same historical work by Rapin de Thoyras, and this specific print was made from an original picture painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller, a leading portrait painter of that time. The engraving was published as the act directs on August 1st, 1789, showing that it was also intended to be protected under copyright law. This inscription indicates that the portrait of James II, King of England, was originally painted by Godfrey Kneller (referred to as G. Kneller Pinx, with "Pinx" being an abbreviation for "pinxit," Latin for "painted by") and engraved by John Goldar (referred to as Goldar Sculp, with "Sculp" being short for "sculpsit," Latin for "engraved by"). James II of England, who was also James VII of Scotland, was born on October 14, 1633, and reigned from 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution...

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...

Two images on one sheet depicting ruins in Mexico. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bild...

An original antique hand-colored print of a woman in an elaborate dress, which is described as the "Habit of a Lady of Quality in France." This suggests that the attire represented is that of an affluent or noble woman from France, possibly from the 18th century given the style of the dress and the method of printmaking. The dress itself features a rich blue gown with gold accents and what appears to be an underskirt or petticoat of a contrasting color, potentially gold or yellow. The woman is wearing a headdress, which also fits with the fashion of the European upper class of the period. Such prints were often part of fashion plates or costume books that depicted the latest styles and were used by tailors, dressmakers, and the fashion-conscious elite to stay up-to-date with the latest trends from various European courts and cities. It's a detailed representation of historical clothing...

Title: Collaborative Fishing at Jervis Bay: Astrolabe Sailors and Indigenous People Description: This engaging lithograph, circa 1836, depicts a lively scene at Jervis Bay, New Ho...

Title: Scenic View of Butte de Morale - A Stunning 19th-Century Expedition Print Description: This lithograph captures the enchanting landscape of Butte de Morale, a serene and ve...

Trio of Antique Botanical Prints: Chrysanthemum Carinatum, Paris Daisy & Chrysanthemums This exquisite set of antique botanical prints highlights "Chrysanthemum Carinatum," "Marg...