Naturalistic Art

This framed hand-colored engraving entitled "February Bouquet" is from 'The Twelve Months of Flowers' by Henry Furber, published in London in 1730 by Robert Sayer and John King. Each of the twelve hand-colored engravings in the book were produced from paintings by Pieter Casteels (1684-1749) and engraved by Henry Fletcher (1710-1753). The book featured twelve detailed engravings of seasonal plants in bloom in the form of a bouquet. More than 400 different species of flowering plants were included with each plant numbered and accompanied by a list of the corresponding species names. Thirty-five species of flowers are depicted in this engraving in a bouquet sitting in an ornate attractive bowl. A few of the flowers lie loose on a table. The flower species are listed in a table in the lower portion of the plate, along with the month that these flowers are in bloom. This colorful print is presented in a gold-colored wood frame with a cream-colored double mat with a heather green inner mat. The frame measures 23.5" High, 19" wide and 1.63" deep. There are a few small frame abrasions, but the print is in very good condition. Robert Furber...

This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "Golden Eagle", No. 3, Plate 12 from Audubon's "Birds of America, lithographed, printed and colored by JT Bowe...

In this vivid creation, I've harnessed the vigor of acrylics and the depth of oils to breathe life into untamed spirits. Marrying realism with strokes of impressionism, I've captured...

Poppy No.9 printed on archival Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta fine art paper, this limited edition piece measures 40 x 32 cm and is part of an exclusive series of 20 prints, each hand-s...

This is an original rare and extremely collectible first octavo edition John James Audubon hand colored lithograph entitled "Brown Pelican, Young First Winter", No. 85, Plate 424, fr...

Charles Thomas Bale (British, 1845 - 1925) - Still life of fish and shrimp. 30.5 x 60.5 cm without frame, 50 x 80 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in wooden frame. -...

One wonderful thing about this painting is its light. It’s pitch-perfect: if it were a tad darker, it would be gloomy; a tad lighter, and it there would be less to discover. The joy ...

Engraving with original hand-colouring. 1834. 230mm by 155mm. From Paxton's 'Magazine of botany and register of flowering plants' by Sir Joseph Paxton.

'Augenkrankheiten' (Eye Diseases) German chromolithograph, circa 1895. Central vertical fold as issued. 240mm by 305mm (sheet)

The engraving "The Pink Of Condition" by George Wright was published in London in 1909. It depicts the beginning of a British fox hunting scene. The ...

European painter (late 19th century) - Landscape with grazing cows. 101 x 76 cm. Old oil painting on canvas, without frame. - Work signed lower right. Condition report: Lined can...

'Pale peaks' Alto Adige, Italy, 2021 Printed on the finest archival paper, these limited edition photographs are designed to withstand the test of time, preserving the beauty and e...

Landscape is an original etching on creamy paper realized in 1904 by French artist Hippolyte Camille Delpy (1842 - 1910). Signed on the plate on the lower right. The state of prese...

This duotone tinted lithograph with additional hand-coloring is entitled "Christian Church of St. George, at Lud Ancient, Lydda". It was drawn by Davi...

'Uniformen ausserdeutscher Staaten' (Uniforms of non-German states) German chromolithograph, circa 1910. Central vertical fold as issued. 245mm by 305mm (sheet)

'Tacsonia' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur botanist. He was the Professor of Freehand ...

'Hochzeitskleider I' (Birds) German chromolithograph, circa 1895. 240mm by 155mm (sheet)

What began as a pretext to exercise MIguel Wynograd's gaze, little by little became a meditation on different intertwined temporalities. The superposition of very ancient times with ...

This is an original rare and extremely collectible first edition John James Audubon hand-colored royal octavo lithograph entitled "Great North Diver or Loon", No. 96, Plate 476, from...

Montauk, Long Island, New York Edition: 2/5 Medium: Archival Pigment Print Archival pigment printing denotes a printmaking process incorporating refined particles of pigment that are...

This is an original 19th century John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "Common or Virginian Deer", No. 26, Plate CXXXVI, from Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North ...

REDOUTE, Pierre-Joseph. Iris Lurida. Iris Brune. Paris, Chez L’Auteur, 1802-16 The highest peak of Redoute's artistic and botanical achievement... Among the most important monum...

Herman Österlund (1873-1964) Sweden Ocean View from the West Coast, 1916 oil on canvas signed and dated Herman Österlund 1916 canvas dimensions 14.37 x 16.73 inches (36.5 x 42.5 cm...

Sidney Richard Percy (British, 1822 - 1886) - River landscape with swallows in flight. 51.5 x 76.5 cm without frame, 57.5 x 82.5 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a...

'Ruddy Rock Rose' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur botanist. He was the Professor of Fr...

Monumental Wrought Iron Tree Sculpture - A Collaborative Masterwork by Ivan and Luciano Zanoni Italy, Contemporary The Fig Tree: A Timeless Symbol. Revered since antiquity and promi...

English painter (late 19th century) - Landscape with Highland herd at the lake. 102 x 77 cm without frame, 108 x 82 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a gilded woode...

We are proud to present an exquisite drawing by the renowned artist Christian Berg (1893-1976), executed around the 1920s. This captivating artwork port...

Bronze French bulldog In 1905, Rembrandt Bugatti took his mother's French Bulldog as a model and created this living sculpture, the dog bending its head and seeming to question the ...

Dutch painter (late 19th century) - Landscape with windmill. 30 x 40 cm without frame, 42 x 52 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on panel, in gilded wooden frame (not signed). C...

Rare Set of 6 beautiful Naturalistic hand-colored lithograph prints by John Gould from his work Birds of Europe, embelished with gum arabic in vibrant colors. Published 1832 - 1837 by Hullmandel, Walter and Walton. Presented in gold leaf wood frames. Very charming . The price includes the set of 6 framed ones. John Gould (1804–1881) is the most prolific publisher of ornithological subjects of all time. In 19th-century Europe, his name was as well known as Audubon’s was in North America. Unlike Audubon, whose life’s work focused on one region, Gould traveled widely and employed other artists to help create his lavish, hand-colored lithographic folios. John Gould’s love of natural history was fostered in the gardens of King George III where his father was chief gardener at Windsor Castle. Although trained as a gardener, Gould’s interests quickly evolved, and at the age of 20, he was appointed taxidermist to the Zoological Society of London. After three years, he progressed to the position of curator of birds and chief taxidermist. In 1830, newly married, Gould and his artist wife, Elizabeth Gould...

Original stipple engraving by Charles-Louis Ruotte, printed in colour and finished by hand. [Paris, 1805] Prévost came from a long line of French artists spanning 400 years. Jean-...

Douglas Van Howd. American ( b.1935 ). Zebra Mare And Foal. Oil On Board. Signed Lower Right. Image size 10.6 inches x 13.6 inches ( 27cm x 34.5cm ). Frame size 19.3 inches x 22 in...

'1 Hydnum Coralloides 2 Hydnum Erinaceus' (Coral Tooth Fungus and Lion mane's mushroom) Antique Swiss mushroom / fungi chromolithograph, lithographed by H Furrer after Fritz Leuba. ...

Arvid Mauritz Lindström (1849–1923), a Fall Landscape The painting presents a vast autumn landscape illuminated by the soft glow of a setting sun. At the center, a stream winds its w...

'Strahlinge' (Protozoa - Radiolarians or Radioza) German lithograph, circa 1895. Key to protozoa in German below the image. 250mm by 305mm (sheet). Central vertical fold as iss...

“Colorful Marine Vegetation” is a vibrant diptych by Romina Milano, evoking the organic rhythm of underwater flora through bold linework and joyful chromatic contrasts. The two pane...

This is an original 19th century hand-colored folio-sized lithographic portrait of a Native American entitled "Tah-Chee, A Cherokee Chief", from McKenney and Hall's 'History of the Indian Tribes of North America'. It was lithographed by J. T. Bowen after a painting by Charles Bird King and published by E. C. Biddle in Philadelphia in 1838. Tahchee's name translates to Dutch in Cherokee, and he became known as William Dutch. He was born in 1790 in the Cherokee Nation, which is now in a portion of Alabama. Tahchee became known as a skilled warrior and leader among his people, and he was eventually appointed as a chief of the Cherokee Nation "Old Settlers". During his time as chief, Tahchee was a rival of the Osage people and he worked to protect the Cherokee people and their land from encroachment by white settlers. He was a strong advocate for maintaining Cherokee sovereignty and cultural traditions, even as pressure mounted from the United States government to remove the Cherokee from their ancestral lands. In 1838, Tahchee and many other Cherokee people were forcibly removed from their homes in what is known as the Trail of Tears...

This is an original 19th century John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "Canada Lynx, Male", No. 4, Plate XVI, from Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America", p...

Winter Landscape with Red Cottage by Otto Lindberg 1930 This oil on canvas, signed and dated “Otto Lindberg 1930”, captures a serene winter scene in Sweden. A low winter sun filters ...

View from Højbro Plads in Copenhagen on a winter day by Axel Möller (1862–1958), signed and dated “Axel Möller 26”, oil on canvas. The motif is taken from where Højbro Plads meets Højbro Bridge which connects with Slotsholmen Island over the Slotsholmen canal, the Nikolaj Kirke is rising in the background. In the foreground, two women wearing green skirts stand on the snow covered square. Several figures are crossing the bridge, and the church tower forms the central vertical element of the composition. The painting is presented in a contemporary gilded profiled wooden frame. Axel Möller was a Danish painter born in 1862 and active well into the 20th century. His work concentrated on urban environments, everyday street scenes, and the seasonal character of Copenhagen. Möller’s paintings...

'Honesty' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur botanist. He was the Professor of Freehand a...

The Rough Collie 1887 Etching

This series of cyanotype triptychs showcases the beauty of nature scenes, including stunning beaches and oceans, as well as the intricate textures of w...

Eric Sloane American, 1905-1985 New England Landscape with Barn Oil on panel 22 by 30 in, w/ frame 30 ½ by 39 in Signed lower right Eric Sloane was born, Everard Jean Hinrichs, on ...

'Tacsonia' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur botanist. He was the Professor of Freehand ...

"Spring Garden I - Japanese Magnolia" is a colorful naturalist landscape featuring hues of lime green, purple, pink, orange and yellow. This work is unframed. Carlyle is inspired by the works of Claude Monet, Edouard Vuillard, Henri Matisse, Walter Inglis Anderson, Charles Burchfield, Ellsworth Kelly, Alexander Calder and Mary Delany...

Portrait of Gustaf Wilhelm Palm (1810–1890) by Lorenz Frølich (1820-1908) Signed with monogram and dated May 1849. Pencil and pastel on paper. 29.5 × 21 cm. This portrait of the Swed...

'Begonia' Process print from Frederick William Hulme’s ‘Familiar Wild Flowers’, circa 1890. Hulme was known as a teacher and an amateur botanist. He was the Professor of Freehand a...

Original stipple engraving by Charles-Louis Ruotte, printed in colour and finished by hand. [Paris, 1805] Prévost came from a long line of French artists spanning 400 years. Jean-...

'Algen I' (Seaweeds) German chromolithograph, circa 1895. Central vertical fold as issued. 240mm by 305mm (sheet)

Antique bird egg colour woodblock , 1880, from Francis Orpen Morris’, 'A Natural History of the Nests & Eggs of British Birds', 1875. The woodblocks ...

A late 19th century bronze of a hound, seated on a naturalistic base, after Prince Paul Troubetzkoy. Incised to base 'Paolo Troubetzkoy 1893', with a dark brown patina. Born in 1866...

This is a framed hand-colored folio sized lithograph entitled "Campylopterus Hyperythrus" (Rufous-breasted Sabrewing Hummingbird), Plate 51 from John Gould's "A Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Humming-birds", published in London in 1850. The print, which was drawn by Gould and Henry Richter and lithographed by Hullmandel and Walton, depicts three hummingbirds displaying multiple colors, including, green, blue and shades of brown highlights among burgundy and cream colored flowers. The hummingbirds are highlighted by bright iridescent metallic paint. This beautiful Gould hummingbird...

This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Not-Chi-Mi-Ne, An Ioway Chief ",...

Contemporary Forged Bamboo Sculpture by Luciano Zanoni Hand-Forged Steel, Customizable Base – Italy This striking contemporary sculpture by Italian artist Luciano Zanoni features fi...

Benjamin Franklin Steel-engraving by WJ Edwards after Joseph Siffred Duplessis. C1860. . Vignette below image titled 'Declaration of Independence'. When Franklin arrived in France ...

W. Miller (British, late 19th century) - Woodland landscape with stream. 92 x 71 cm. Antique oil painting on canvas, without frame. - Work signed bottom left: “W. Miller." Condit...

This is an original framed 19th century hand-colored folio-sized lithograph entitled "Diphogena Aurora" (Bolivian Rainbow Hummingbirds) by John Gould, from his "Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Hummingbirds", published in London in 1853. The print depicts two Bolivian Rainbow hummingbirds feeding on the nectar of small flowers on a branch. This striking framed Gould hand-colored lithograph is presented in a antiqued gold frame, a gold-colored fillet, and a light tan French mat, embellished with a mint-colored broad band. The frame measures 32" high, 25.5" wide and 1.25" thick. The hand-coloring is enhanced by the use of gum-arabic paint on the hummingbirds heads and necks, giving them an iridescent appearance. The descriptive text page from Gould's original publication is included. It is affixed to the back of the frame in a clear sleeve. The piece is in excellent condition. There are several other unframed Gould bird lithographs available on our 1stdibs and InCollect storefronts. Two or more of these striking lithographs would make an attractive display grouping. A discount is available for purchase of a set depending on the number. These additional Gould hummingbirds may be viewed by typing Timeless Intaglio in the 1stdibs or InCollect search field to be taken to our storefront. John Gould (1804-1881]) was an English ornithologist and artist. He, like his American contemporary John James Audubon, published a number of books on birds in the mid 19th century, illustrated by hand-colored lithographs. His wife and fellow artist, Elizabeth Gould, and several other artists including Edward Lear and Henry Constantine Richter produced lithographs for his various publications. He has been considered the father of bird study in Australia and the Gould League in Australia is named after him. Charles Darwin referenced Gould’s work in his book, "On the Origin of Species" and Gould named a bird after Darwin; "Darwin's finches". Gould began his career in London as a taxidermist, but in 1827 became the first curator and conservator at the museum of the Zoological Society of London. In this position naturalists brought him collections of birds from all over the world. He began creating drawings and eventually hand-colored lithographs with his wife and Edward Lear, which were the basis for his first publications. Darwin brought him specimens from the Galapagos Islands, including 12 species of finches which had never been described. In 1838, Gould and his wife travelled to Australia and their work led to the seven volume publication of “The Birds of Australia”. Gould had a fascination for hummingbirds and collected specimens of 320 varieties before ever seeing a live hummingbird on a trip to the United States in 1857. He eventually published “A Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Humming-birds". Other large publications include: "The Birds of Europe"," A Monograph of the Ramphastidae, or Family of Toucans”, “A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia, and the Adjacent Islands”, “A Monograph of the Odontophorinae, or Partridges of America”, “The Birds of Asia”, “The Birds of Great Britain” and "The Birds of New Guinea and the Adjacent Papuan Islands, including many new species recently discovered in Australia". John Gould (1804-1881) was a British ornithologist and illustrator who is best known for his monumental work, "The Birds of Europe," published between 1832 and 1837. Gould was born in Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, and began working as a taxidermist and natural history dealer in London in the 1820s. In 1827, Gould was appointed the first curator and preserver of birds at the Zoological Society of London, where he began to build his collection of specimens and began to study the birds of the world. He published his first monograph, "A Century of Birds from the Himalaya Mountains," in 1831, which included 80 plates of Himalayan birds. Gould continued to publish numerous volumes on the birds of the world throughout his life, including "The Birds of Australia" (1840-1848) and "The Birds of Great Britain" (1862-1873). His works were highly regarded for their accuracy and detail, and he was one of the most prominent ornithologists of his time. In addition to his work as an ornithologist, Gould was also a successful businessman, and he used his profits to fund expeditions and to support the scientific community. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1843, and he was awarded the Royal Medal...

Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch (1770-1811) Sweden Title: A Bear hand-coloured print early 1800s print dimensions approx 4.33 x 7.08 inches (11 x 18 cm) frame 11.81 x 15.74 inches (30 ...