18th Century Mezzotints
Antique Mid-18th Century Prints
Paper
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Engraving, Mezzotint
Late 18th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Prints
Paper
18th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Naturalistic Still-life Prints
Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Figurative Prints
Handmade Paper, Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Figurative Prints
Handmade Paper, Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Figurative Prints
Handmade Paper, Engraving, Mezzotint
Mid-18th Century Figurative Prints
Handmade Paper, Engraving, Mezzotint
18th Century More Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century More Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century More Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century More Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century More Prints
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Watercolor, Mezzotint
18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Mezzotint
18th Century Portrait Prints
Laid Paper, Mezzotint
Early 18th Century Naturalistic Figurative Prints
Laid Paper, Mezzotint
Late 18th Century English School Portrait Prints
Mezzotint
1980s Modern Animal Prints
Mezzotint
18th Century English School Portrait Prints
Mezzotint
1770s Contemporary More Prints
Mezzotint
1770s Contemporary More Prints
Mezzotint
1790s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Mezzotint
1790s Contemporary More Prints
Mezzotint
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Finding the Right Prints-works-on-paper for You
Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.
Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.
Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.
Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.
Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.
“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.
Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.
For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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