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Period: 18th Century
Monumento antico ritrovato fra le rovine di un Sepolcro sulla Via Appia - 1778
Located in Roma, IT
Antique monument found in a tomb on the Via Appia
Artist proof, printed on contemporary laid paper, wide margins, representing an “antique monument found in ...
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18th Century Figurative Prints
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Amaranthus tricolor: A 17th-18th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving entitled "Amaranthus Tricolor", depicting a flowering Amaranthus Tricolor plant from Basilius Besler's landmark work, Hortus Eystettensis (Garden at Eichstatt), first published in 1613 in Eichstatt, Germany near Nuremberg and later in 1640 and 1713. Amaranthus tricolor, known as edible amaranth, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Amaranthus. The plant is often cultivated for ornamental and culinary purposes. Cultivars have a striking yellow, red, and green foliage. It is known as Joseph's coat in some areas, after the biblical figure Joseph, who is said to have worn a coat of many colors. Amaranthus tricolor is one of several species of amaranth cultivated in warm regions across the world.
This beautiful colorful engraving is printed on thin laid chain-linked paper with very wide margins. There is a short crease in the upper right corner, mild irregularity of the left, right and lower edges and some bleed-through of text from the verso. The print is otherwise in excellent condition with striking hand-coloring. The sheet measures 22.13" high and 17.13" wide.
Basilius Besler (1561–1629) was an apothecary and botanist. He was curator of the Willibaldsburg Castle garden of Johann Konrad von Gemmingen, prince bishop...
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Academic 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Engraving
Frontispiece from "Carceri d
Invenzione" - Etching by G. B. Piranesi - 1749/59
Located in Roma, IT
Carcere d'Invenzione is an original Modern Artwork realized by Giovan Battista Piranesi (Mogliano Veneto, 1720 - Rome, 1778).
Original Etchin...
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Modern 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Landscape - Etching by Nicholas Cochin - 1755
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an etching realized by Nicholas Cochin in 1755.
Good conditions.
The artwork is depicted through confident strokes.
The etching was rea...
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Modern 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Four Soldiers, one with Flag - Etching after Salvator Rosa - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This etching, representing Four soldiers, one with flag, is an 18th century copy after Salvator Rosa and it is from the series of capricci with soldiers, called Figurine.
The first ...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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After Carington Bowles - 18th Century Engraving, The Prodigal Son Returns
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming engraving depicting the parable of the Prodigal Son in the Bible, found in Luke 15:11-32, after the original painting by Carington Bowles. Inscribed in plate. Presented in...
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18th Century Figurative Prints
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Vaso antico di marmo adornato di finissimi intagli ed arabeschi - Etching 1778
Located in Roma, IT
Marble vase with frieze of arabesques.
Artist proof, printed on contemporary laid paper, wide margins, representing “an antique marble vase frieze of arab...
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18th Century Figurative Prints
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Vaso Antico di marmo di gran mole... - Etching - 1778
Located in Roma, IT
Large antique marble vase in S. Cecilia in Trastevere
Artist proof, printed on contemporary laid paper, wide margins, representing an antique marbl...
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18th Century Figurative Prints
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Portrait of Nobleman - Pencil Drawing - Late 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Nobleman is a Pencil and Pastel Drawing realized by an unknown artist of late 18th century.
Good condition on a little yellowed paper...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Paper, Pastel, Pencil
Esto si que es Léer from "Los Caprichos" - Etching by Francisco Goya - 1799
Located in Roma, IT
Esto si que es léer is an original artwork realized by the artist Francisco Goya and published for the first time in 1799.
Etching on paper.
The etching is pa...
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Modern 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
A Young Woman of Otaheite, Dancing (Tahiti) 1784 Captain Cooks Voyage by Webber
By John Webber
Located in Paonia, CO
A Young Woman of Taheite Dancing (Tahiti) is from the 1784 First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Captain James Cook.John Webber (1752-...
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Realist 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Engraving
An Old Prophet Preaching - Etching - Late 18th century
By Henry Fuseli
Located in Roma, IT
An Old Prophet Preaching is an etching realized after Henry Fuseli by Bromky published by T. Halloway in the late 18th century.
signed on the plate.
Good conditions.
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Modern 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Les Plaisirs du Bal [before 1st State] (The Pleasures of the Ball)
By (After) Jean-Antoine Watteau
Located in Chicago, IL
Les Plaisirs du Bal (before 1st State), 1730
The Pleasures of the Ball
Pure etching only by Gérard Jean-Baptiste Scotin II (born Paris 1698)
495 x 640 mm.; 19 3/8 x 25 1/8 inches
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Meridies; Der Mittag (Noon; The Midday) /// Johann Daniel Preissler Old Master
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: (after) Johann Daniel Preissler (German, 1666-1737)
Title: "Meridies; Der Mittag (Noon; The Midday)"
Portfolio: Die Vier Tageszeiten (The Four Times of Day)
Year: 1723
Medium: Original Etching and Engraving on laid paper
Limited edition: Unknown
Printer: likely Johann Balthasar Probst, Augsburg, Germany
Publisher: Jeremias Wolff (Erben), Augsburg, Germany
Reference: Le Blanc No. 255, 38; Nagler No. 23
Sheet size: 22.5" x 16.32"
Image size: 18.13" x 14.32"
Condition: Soft handling creases and folds to sheet. A few light areas of staining and scattered small areas of discoloration in margins. Two small tears skillfully repaired from verso in margins. Has been professionally stored away for decades. It is otherwise a strong impression in good condition with full margins
Extremely rare
Notes:
Provenance: private collection - Aspen, CO. Engraved by German artist Johann Balthasar Probst (1673-1750) after a drawing by German artist Johann Daniel Preissler (1666-1737). Comes from Preissler's 1723 "Die Vier Tageszeiten (The Four Times of Day)" portfolio of four etchings and engravings. Printed from one copper plate in one color: black. Descriptions of the portrayed image are printed in Latin and German.
Biography:
Johann Daniel Preissler, or Preisler (1666–1737) was a German painter and director of Nuremberg's Academy of Fine Arts. He was a notable member of a German artistic family, originating in Bohemia. His children included Johann Justin Preissler (1698–1771), Georg Martin Preisler (1700–1754), Barbara Helena Preisler (1707–1758; married to Oeding), Johan Martin Preisler (1715–1794), and Valentin Daniel Preisler (1717–1765), all in their time renowned artists. Most notable for his portraits, nudes and history paintings, Johann Daniel Preissler also produced drawings and frescoes. He was particularly known beyond his native Nuremberg for his "Die durch Theorie erfundene Practic", a sequence of works on art theory – the individual works were translated into several other languages and served as textbooks for students such as the Swiss Salomon Gessner...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Laid Paper, Engraving, Etching
Composition with Angels - Etching by Louis Legrand - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Composition with Angels is an etching realized in 1771 by Louis Legrand (1723-1807).
The Artwork is depicted through confident strokes in aa well balanced composition.
Good conditi...
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Modern 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Grazing Herds with Figures - Original Print by Jean-Honoré Fragonard - 1772
Located in Roma, IT
Grazing herds with figures is a wonderful etching and aquatint realized in 1772 by the Abbot of Saint-Non, after Jean-Honoré Fragonard. Titled, dated and signed on plate on the lower...
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18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching, Aquatint
Goddess - Etching by Nicola Vanni - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Goddess from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Filippo Morghen in the 18th Century.
Signed on the plate.
Good conditions with some foxing and folding ...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Le Porc - Etching by Jacques Baron - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Le Porc is an etching realized by Jacques Baron in 1771.
It belongs to the suite "Histoire Naturelle de Buffon".
The Artist's signature is engraved lower right.
Good conditions wi...
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Modern 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Grazing - Etching - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Grazing is an artwork realized in the 18th century.
It is an etching after a painting by Giuseppe Zais.
Number of plate, author, and titled printed on ...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Seascape with Monument and Figures- Etching by Luigi Aloja - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Seascape With Monument and Figures is an Etching realized by Luigi Aloja (1783-1837).
The etching belongs to the print suite “Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed” (original title: “...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Antiquities of Herculaneum-Letter P - Etching by Giovanni Mignani - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Antiquities of Herculaneum - Letter of the Alphabet P, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Giovanni Mignani in the 18th centur...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Ancient Views of Paris - Etching - 1748
Located in Roma, IT
4 Etchings on paper realized in 1748. Each cm. 17x22.
Very good condition except for some minor foxing.
Includes a wooden frame cm. 27.5x41.5
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Modern 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Le Desman- Etching by Pierre Charles Baquoy - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Le Desman is an etching realized by Pierre Charles Baquoy in 1771.
It belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la description du Cabinet du Roi".
Pi...
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Modern 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Festival Procession Of A Daimyo - Original Woodblock Print
Located in Soquel, CA
Procession Of A Daimyo - Original Woodblock Print
Original woodblock print depicting the procession of a Daimyo. Ten Japanese soldiers are seen as they aid in transporting the Daimy...
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Edo 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Ink, Wood Panel, Rice Paper
Le Petite Phoque - Etching by Juste Chevillet - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Le Petite Phoque is an etching realized in 1771 by Juste Chevillet (1729–1802)
Signed in plate.
The artwork Belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec ...
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Modern 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Carl Gottlieb Guttenberg (1743-1792) - Engraving, The Death of General Wolf
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine engraving by Carl Gottlieb Guttenberg (1743-1792) after Benjamin West's (1738-1820) painting, 'The Death of General Wolfe'. The artwork commemorates the 1759 Battle of Quebec,...
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18th Century Figurative Prints
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Engraving
Coconut/Palm Nut
Located in London, London
WEINMANN, Johann Wilhelm.
Coconut/Palm Nut
Hieronymous Lenzius, Regensburg, [1735]-1737-1745.
attractive plates, being one of the earliest examples of colour printing.
Johann Wei...
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Naturalistic 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Laid Paper, Mezzotint
Anatomy Studies Muscles - Etching by Jean François Poletnich - 1755
Located in Roma, IT
Anatomy Studies Muscles is an etching realized by Jean Francois Poletnich in 1755.
Signed in the plate.
Good conditions with foxing.
The artwork is depicted through confident stro...
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Modern 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Anatomy of a Monkey - Etching by Madeline Rousselet - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Anatomy of a Monkey is an etching realized by Juste Madeline Rousselet in 1771.
It belongs to the suite "Histoire Naturelle de Buffon".
The Artist's signature is engraved lower rig...
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Modern 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Ancient Roman Architectural Frieze: An 18th C. Piranesi Etching
Located in Alamo, CA
This framed original 18th century etching is entitled "Fregio antico di marmo con Ippogrifi, nel cortile del palazzo della Valle" (Ancient Marble Frieze with Hippogriffs in the Courtyard of The Palace of the Valley). The etching is by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, published in Rome in 1778. It is from Piranesi's monumental work "Vasi, Candelabri, Cippi, Sarcofagi, Tripodi, Lucerne, Ed Ornamenti Antichi", (Vases, candelabra, grave stones...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Ancient Roman Medici Marble Vase: An 18th Century Etching by Piranesi
Located in Alamo, CA
This large 18th century etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi is entitled "Vaso antico di Marmo adornato di eccellenti Sculture si nella parte anteriere che nell' opposta, le quail r...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Ancient Roman Relief - Original Etching by Vincenzo Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Relief, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Vincenzo Campana in the 18th century.
Signed on the plate on the lowe...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Serpents and Roman Ceremony- Etching by Carlo Nolli - 18th Century
By Carlo Nolli
Located in Roma, IT
Serpents and Roman Ceremony from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Carlo Nolli in the 18th Century.
Signed on the plate.
Good conditions with some fox...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Ancient Roman Still Life - Etching V. Aloja - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Still Life from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Giuseppe Aloja in the 18th Century.
Signed on the plate.
Good conditions.
...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Le Sarigue - Etching by Jean Charles Baquoy - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Le Sarigue is an etching realized by Jean Charles Baquoy in 1771.
It belongs to the suite "Histoire Naturelle de Buffon".
The Artist's signature is engraved lower right.
Good cond...
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Modern 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
College Fun at the University of Cambridge, engraving by William Bunbury
Located in London, GB
William Bunbury, engraved by James Bretherton
College Fun or Quizzing the Proctor
Hand coloured engraving
27 x 34 cm
c.1790
In this playful scene, a proctor--garnering a powdered wig and academic dress--is reading a public proclamation regarding a 'general fast.' Unbeknownst to him, a mischievous student is pinning a satirical note on his back. The note mocks the proctor's authority, reading, "From all Pride, Vanity, Glory and Hypocrisy, Good Lord Deliver us." Meanwhile, two other students, dressed in academic gowns and mortarboards, stand to the left, laughing and gesturing at the proctor, clearly enjoying the other student's prank.
This caricatural scene dates from the late 18th century, a period when William Bunbury, alongside James Gillray, Thomas Rowlandson, and Isaac Cruikshank...
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Realist 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Engraving
Cactus
Rose of Jericho Plants: A Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
A hand-colored copper plate engraving depicting flowering "Melocactos" (Turk's Cap Cactus or Mother-in-law's Cushion), "Rosa Hiericontea aperta" (Rose of Jericho Unfolded), "Rosa Hie...
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Academic 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Engraving
The Industrious Prentice - Etching by William Hogarth - 1747
Located in Roma, IT
The Industrious Prentice - Lord Mayor of London is an original etching print realized by William Hogarth in 1747
Signature on the plate on the lower right, with the description on t...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Ancient Roman Still Life - Etching by Giacomo Casanova - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Still Life from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Azzerboni and Casanova in the 18th Century.
Signed on the plate.
Fair cond...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
India Balthazar Solvyns European Buildings Calcutta 18th Century, rare 1st proof
Located in Norfolk, GB
Balthazar Solvyns European Buildings in Calcutta 13.25” x 19” c1796
This is an extremely rare 1st Proof etching from Solvyns first publication, A Collection of Two Hundred and F...
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Other Art Style 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Paper, Etching
Oil Lamp - Etching by Giuseppe Aloja - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Giuseppe Aloja in the 18th Century.
Signed on the plate.
Good conditions...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Vaso antico che si vede nella Villa di Sua Eminenza Card. Alessandro Albani
Located in Roma, IT
Artist's proof, printed on antique watermarked paper, wide margins, representing an “antique vase in the Villa Albani” as pointed out in the higher note. ...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Il Ponte Palatino - Etching by Giuseppe Vasi - Late 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Il Ponte Palatino is an original black and white etching of the Late 18th century realized by Giuseppe Vasi.
Signed and titled on plate lower margin.
Good ...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Ancient Roman Fresco - Etching by Giovanni Morghen - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Scene from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Morghen in the 18th Century.
Signed on the plate.
Good conditions with...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Skeletons - Etching by Pierre Francois Tardieu - 1771
Located in Roma, IT
Skeletons is an etching realized in 1771 by Pierre François Tardieu.
Signed in plate.
The artwork Belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière avec la descrip...
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Modern 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
View of Mausoleo of Cecilia Metella - Etching by G. B. Piranesi - 1773
Located in Roma, IT
View of Mausoleo of Cecilia Metella is an original etching realized by the italian artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi in 1773.
Precoius roman edition. Complete title on the lower ma...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Bacchus - Versailles - Etching - 18th century
Located in Roma, IT
Bacchus - Versailles is a print realized by an anonymous artist in the 18th century.
Etching on paper.
Titled on the lower.
From "Versaliarum consecrata memoria.- Versailles is im...
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Modern 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Oil Lamp - Etching by Giacomo Casanova - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Iacomino e Casanova in the 18th Century.
Signed on the plate.
Good conditions with some folding.
The ...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
A Man of Kamtschatka (Russia) 1784 Captain Cooks Final voyage by John Webber
By John Webber
Located in Paonia, CO
A Man of Kamtschatka (Russia) is from the 1784 First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. John Webber (1752-1793) was t...
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Realist 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Engraving
Piazza Navona in Rome: A Framed Original 18th Century Etching by Barbault
Located in Alamo, CA
This early 19th century etching entitled "Veduta di Piazza Navona sopra le rovine del Circo" was created by Jean Barbault (1718-1762) after a painting by...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Ancient Roman Fresco Herculaneum - Etching G. Morghen - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Roman Fresco from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an etching on paper realized by Giovanni Morghen in the 18th Century.
Signed on the plate
Good conditions exc...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
La Manière de se Bien Preparer à La Mort - Etching by Romeyn de Hooghe - 1700
Located in Roma, IT
La Manière de se Bien Preparer à La Mort is an etching by Romeyn de Hooghe from the Suite by Chertablon de la Vigne, La manière de se bien preparer à la mort. Antwerp: Gallet 1700.
...
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Modern 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
Dalmatia with the Adjacent Islands - Etching by Giovanni Cassini - 1792
Located in Roma, IT
Dalmatia with the Adjacent Islands - Plate 42 is an original old master artwork realized by Giovanni Cassini in 1792
Handcolored etching.
Includes frame
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
The Commemoration of Hussein - Etching by G. Pivati - 1746/1751
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 25.5 x 18 cm.
The Commemoration of Hussein is a fine etching, hand-watercolored, realized by the engraver Gianfrancesco Pivati.
This original print, representing ...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Etching
The Inside of a Hippah in New Zealand from Captain Cooks Travels
By John Webber
Located in Paonia, CO
The Inside of a Hippah in New Zealand is from the 1784 First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Captain James Cook John...
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Realist 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Engraving
Kabuki Actor in Blue Kimono - Original Woodblock Print
Located in Soquel, CA
Kabuki Actor in Blue Kimono - Original Woodblock Print
Original woodblock print depicting a Kabuki actor in a blue kimono by Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese, 1725-1770). The actor holds u...
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Edo 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Ink, Rice Paper, Woodcut
"King of the Friendly Islands" (Tonga); Engraving from Captain Cook
s 3rd Voyage
By John Webber
Located in Alamo, CA
"Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands, Drinking Kava" is an engraving created by William Sharp (1749-1824), from a drawing by John Webber (1752-1793), who was the artist on Captain James Cook's 3rd and final voyage of discovery. It was published in the atlas of "A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean Undertaken by the Command of His Majesty, for Making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere", the official British Admirality sanctioned journal published upon completion of the voyage in London in 1784 by Strahan & Cadell.
Captain Cook visited Tonga on his 3rd voyage, which he named The Friendly Islands because of the warm welcome he and his crew received, unlike some of the other more hostile Pacific islands. The engraving depicts Cook and his men observed a kava ceremony at the village of Mu’a on Tongatapu. King Paulaho sits in the centre foreground, his back to the spectator with a man kneeling before him. The ceremonial mat depicted behind Paulaho indicates that nobody was allowed to sit behind him. The figure in the centre holds a single cup, referring to the Tongan custom of offering the cup to the king first. Kava is native to the islands of the South Pacific and was first described for English readers in 1768 by Captain James Cook. The kava root has been used for centuries as a central feature of ceremonies and celebrations because it was able to bring about a calming and pleasant social atmosphere. The root was crushed and processed into coconut milk to become the focal ceremonial beverage, simply referred to as kava.
This engraving is presented in a Koa wood frame and a white mat. Koa wood is legendary in Hawaii. There are occasional faint spots, but the print is otherwise in very good condition. This amazing Koa wood is native to Hawaii and it is known for the deep rich colors and varied grain pattern. Koa has an honored heritage in Hawaii and is highly revered and sacred. The word “koa” means “warrior” in Hawaiian. The warriors of King Kamehameha the Great, created canoes and weapons from a wood plentiful on the Big Island of Hawaii. This wood became synonymous with the warriors themselves, and it became known as koa.
There are three other engravings listed from the official journal of Captain Cook's 3rd voyage available that are presented in identical Koa wood frames and mats (LU117324682422, LU117324684052, LU117324684032). They would make a wonderful grouping for a display of 2, 3 or 4 prints. A discount is available for a grouping depending on the number of items included.
Captain Cook is remembered as one of the greatest explorers and navigators in history. His explorations included Australia, New Zealand and islands of the South Pacific and the northwest coast of North America. Hawaii was discovered by Captain Cook during this voyage. Hawaii was originally called The Sandwich Islands in honor of The Earl of Sandwich...
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Realist 18th Century Figurative Prints
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Engraving
William Nutter after W.R. Bigg - Stipple Engraving, Favourite Chickens
Located in Corsham, GB
Two young children bid farewell to chickens destined for market in this charming rural scene by William Nutter (1759-1802) after William Redmore Bigg RA (1755-1828). Well presented i...
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18th Century Figurative Prints
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Engraving
William Nutter after William Redmore Bigg - Stipple Engraving, Saturday Evening
Located in Corsham, GB
A father greets his family after a day of labour in this charming rural scene by William Nutter (1759-1802) after William Redmore Bigg RA (1755-1828). Well presented in a gilt-effect...
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18th Century Figurative Prints
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Engraving
Guardian Angel - Etching by Ferdinando Campana - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Guardian Angel from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Ferdinando Campana in the 18th Century.
Signed on the plate.
G...
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Old Masters 18th Century Figurative Prints
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