Bartele Gallery Wall Decorations

Title: Detailed 1805 Engraving of Ancient Egyptian and Classical Artifacts from Bertuch Description: This intricate engraving, sourced from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Feuille des Enfants* (Children's Portfolio), published in 1805, highlights a collection of ancient artifacts and sculptures from Egyptian and classical traditions. The pieces are rendered with precision, offering a unique glimpse into the artistry and symbolism of ancient civilizations. The engraving features: - **Fig. 1**: An Apis bull...

Title: Detailed 1805 Engraving of Ancient Statues and Deities from Bertuch’s Work Description: This captivating engraving, sourced from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Feuille des Enfants* (Children's Portfolio), published in 1805, presents a series of ancient statues and deities from various cultures. Each figure is rendered with remarkable precision, offering a glimpse into historical artistic representations of mythological and religious iconography. The plate features: - Fig. 1: A standing Egyptian deity or pharaoh, showcasing the characteristic style of ancient Egyptian sculpture...

Title: Stunning 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Cave Interiors from Bertuch’s Work Description: This dramatic hand-colored engraving is from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Feui...

Title: Engraving of Arachnids and Insects from Early 19th-Century Natural History Collection Description: This detailed engraving, part of an early 19th-century natural history co...

Botanical Engraving: 'Papaver' and 'Hieracium' Species from Early 19th-Century Natural History Collection This botanical engraving is a beautifully detailed plate showcasing two pla...

Zeus (Jupiter) Engraving from Bertuch’s 1805 Porte-Feuille des Enfants – Classical Mythology Print This finely detailed engraving, published in 1805 as part of Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s Porte-Feuille des Enfants (Children's Portfolio), depicts Zeus, the king of the Greek gods (known as Jupiter in Roman mythology), in a pose that exudes authority and power. Seated on a grand throne with an eagle at his side, Zeus holds a scepter, signifying his dominion over the skies and his role as ruler of the gods. The print is executed with exceptional precision, capturing the intricate details of Zeus’s muscular form, the folds of his drapery, and the noble posture of the eagle, a symbol of strength and divine power. Subtle hand-tinting adds depth and character to the artwork, enhancing its timeless appeal. This piece is part of a renowned collection of early 19th-century engravings designed to introduce young readers to the rich world of mythology, art, and antiquity. Its historical and artistic significance makes it a standout addition to any collection of classical prints. The engraving is rendered with meticulous detail, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of the early 19th century. The subtle hand-colored tones enhance the divine aura of Zeus, making this print a timeless addition to any collection of classical antiquities or mythological art. - Date of Publication: 1805 - Origin: Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Feuille des Enfants* - Condition: The engraving is in good condition with minor age-related foxing and light discoloration typical of early 19th-century prints. Well-preserved overall. This print is a perfect choice for collectors, historians, or anyone with an appreciation for classical mythology and 19th-century art. Here are some recommendations for framing and presenting this engraving to enhance its historical and artistic appeal while ensuring proper preservation: 1. Frame Style - Material: Choose a high-quality wooden or gilded frame. Options like mahogany, walnut, or an antique gold finish complement the classical theme. - Design: Select a simple yet elegant frame with subtle decorative details, such as beading or fluted edges, to echo the neoclassical style without overshadowing the engraving. 2. Matting - Color: Use an acid-free mat in a neutral tone, such as ivory, off-white, or pale cream, to draw attention to the artwork and prevent contact with the glass. - Border Size: A slightly wider mat border (around 2–4 inches) creates balance and helps focus the viewer's attention on the engraving. - Double Matting (Optional): For a refined look, consider an inner mat in a soft complementary color like light gray or pale gold to add depth. 3. Glass - UV-Protective Glass: Opt for museum-grade UV-filtering glass or acrylic to safeguard the engraving from light exposure while reducing glare. - Non-Glare Option: Non-reflective glass ensures optimal viewing, especially in brightly lit areas. 4. Backboard and Mounting - Archival Backing: Use an acid-free backing board to protect the engraving from moisture and dust while providing structural support. - Mounting Method: Secure the engraving with archival-quality corners or hinges to avoid adhesive contact with the artwork. 5. Presentation Placement - Display the framed engraving in a stable environment with consistent temperature and low humidity to prevent damage. Avoid direct sunlight or exposure to harsh artificial light. - Suitable spaces include libraries, studies, or galleries where the engraving complements other classical or antique items. 6. Labeling - Add a small engraved brass plaque or label beneath the frame with details such as "Zeus (Jupiter) – Published in 1805 by Friedrich Justin Bertuch" to highlight its provenance and historical value. 7. Alternative Display - If not framed traditionally, consider showcasing the engraving in a display case alongside other related prints or artifacts. Use museum-grade lighting to accentuate its details without causing harm. --- Keywords: - Zeus engraving...

Title: "Suspension and Pull Bridges in America and a Natural Rock Bridge in Virginia: Hand-Colored Engraving by Bertuch, 1805" Description: This hand-colored copper engraving depi...

Title: "A Bountiful Vine: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving of Grapes from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder*" Description: This captivating 19th-century botanical engraving featu...

Costumes of Peru, 18th Century: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder This detailed 19th-century hand-colored copperplate engraving illustrates traditional co...

Title: "Majestic Scavengers: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving of Vultures and Birds of Prey from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder*" Description: This intricate 19th-century e...

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...

Title: 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Roses from Bertuch’s Work Description: This exquisite hand-colored engraving is from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Feuille des Enfants* ...

The Devil's Bridge at Gotthard Pass and 12th-Century Rhone Bridge at St. Maurice: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder* This captivating hand-colored copperp...

Title: Elegant 1805 Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving of Bulbous Plants from Bertuch Description: This detailed hand-colored botanical engraving is taken from Friedrich Justin Be...

Fascinating 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Amphibians and Reptiles from Bertuch This intricate hand-colored engraving is taken from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Feuille des E...

Title: 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Fungi Specimens from Bertuch’s Work Description: This stunning hand-colored engraving comes from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Feuille ...

Title: 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Ancient Pyramid Construction from Bertuch’s Work Description: This remarkable hand-colored engraving is from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Port...

Title: 1863 Hand-Colored Lithograph of European Hawk Moths and Caterpillars – A Study of Life Cycles and Host Plants Description: This detailed 1863 hand-colored lithograph illu...

Title: 1867 Hand-Colored Lithograph of South American Butterflies and Passionflower – A Stunning Natural History Artwork Description: This beautiful 1867 hand-colored lithograph p...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph of Giant Moths and Silkworm Life Cycle – A Masterpiece in Natural History Art Description: This exquisite 19th-century hand-colored li...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph of European Butterflies – Admirals, Tortoiseshells, and Peacocks in a Natural Setting Description: This vibrant 19th-century hand-colo...

Title: 1856 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Swallowtail Butterflies and Caterpillars – A Masterpiece of Natural History Art Description: This ench...

Title: 1848 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Butterflies, Caterpillars, and Blackthorn Plant – A Captivating Study in Natural History Description: This stunning hand-colored lithograph...

Title: 1852 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Fire Salamanders – A Natural History Illustration Description: This beautifully detailed hand-colored lithograph from 1852 portrays two fire ...

1848 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Butterfly Life Cycle – An Exquisite Study of Metamorphosis and Natural Beauty This hand-colored lithograph from 1848 captures the life cycle of a but...

1856 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Snails in a Natural Habitat – A Stunning Study of Terrestrial Gastropods and Flora Description: This exquisite hand-colored lithograph, dated 1856, p...

19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph of Insect Life Cycles – Moths, Bees, and Caterpillars with Host Plants This illustration is a detailed entomological plate showcasing various st...

1858 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Flower Beetles on a Blossom – Elegant Natural History Illustration This illustration depicts two vividly colored beetles, likely representing species...

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...

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

This is a stunning hand-colored lithograph from 1848, titled Die indische Heuschrecke ("The Indian Grasshopper"). The illustration depicts a vividly detailed and anatomically accurat...

Elegant 19th-Century Lithograph by Achille Devéria – Ballroom Scene This exquisite lithograph by Achille Devéria (1800–1857) captures the elegance and charm of 19th-century Frenc...

Title: 19th-Century Engraving of Sailboats in a Bustling Harbor, Possibly Victoria Harbour Description: This captivating 19th-century engraving depicts a serene yet active mariti...

Title: Portrait of Archibald Bower, Scottish Historian, by Thomas Holloway Description: This finely detailed line engraving portrays Archibald Bower (1686–1766), a prominent Scot...

Title: Rare 1592 Woodcut of Exotic Animal from Sebastian Münster's "Cosmographia" Description: This intriguing woodcut, published in Basel in 1592, is from Sebastian Münster's gr...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving Depicting Traditional Bullfighting Scenes Description: This captivating hand-colored engraving from the early 19th century showcases t...

Title: Antique Copperplate Engraving of Serpents and Amphibians, 1805 Description: This striking copperplate engraving from 1805 presents two captivating depictions of serpentin...

Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Plate from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1805) Description: This vibrant hand-colored copperplate engraving is part of Friedrich Johann Bertuch...

Title: Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Tropical Birds from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" Description: This vibrant handcolored engraving from 1805 features six tropical ...

1805 Handcolored Engraving of Unique Mammals from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" This captivating handcolored engraving from 1805 showcases five distinctive mammals: the Armad...

1805 Handcolored Engraving of Egyptian Monuments from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" Description: This remarkable handcolored engraving from 1802 depicts two iconic views of an...

Title: Vibrant 1802 Handcolored Engraving of Rare Fish Species from Bertuch's Masterpiece Description: This striking handcolored copperplate engraving from 1802 showcases four fas...

Handcolored 1805 Engraving of European Birds from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving from 1805 features six European bird species in...

Title: Rare 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Black and Sumatran Rhinoceroses from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving, created in 1805,...

German Shepherd in a Scenic Meadow – Hand-Colored Aquatint by Paul Wood This original hand-colored aquatint by Paul Wood (1897–1964) showcases a regal German Shepherd standing ale...

The near-90-year-old provenance, association with the Paris Etching Society, and hand-signed details add significant value, making this an attractive collectible for art enthusiasts ...

Hand-Colored Lithgraph of a Dutch Landscape with Windmill and Rowboat* Description: This hand-colored litho beautifully captures a serene Dutch landscape, featuring a traditiona...

Title: Haunting Elegance – 19th-Century Gothic Lithograph of Ghostly Apparitions This evocative lithograph captures a mesmerizing Gothic scene filled with mystery and supernatural...

Title: A Coastal View with Historic Architecture – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph Description: This finely detailed 19th-century hand-colored lithograph captures a scenic co...

Title: Birds of Paradise Display – Chromolithograph from Brockhaus' Konversations-Lexikon, 1894 This chromolithograph from the 1894 edition of *Brockhaus' Konversations-Lexikon* dep...

Title: *The Coffee Room at the Auction Mart, Bartholomew Lane, London – 1811* This hand-colored engraving depicts the interior of the Coffee Room at the Auction Mart in Bartholomew ...

Title: 'De Kanselarij te Leeuwarden – Original 1793 Engraving by Karel Fredrik Bendorp' Description: This original antique engraving, created in 1793 by Karel Fredrik Bendorp afte...

Title: 'Elegant 1880 Lithographs of Ducks: White-headed Duck and Northern Pintail' These beautifully hand-colored lithographs, presented in a cream matting board, were published in ...

Shepherd Resting Against a Fence – 18th-Century Etching by F. Faber This finely detailed etching by F. Faber, titled 'Schaapherder leunend tegen hek' (Shepherd Resting Against a F...

Post Office and St. Paul's Cathedral, London – Engraving by J. Shury This finely executed 19th-century engraving depicts the General Post Office building in London, with the iconi...

The Pont des Arts, also known as the "Bridge of the Arts", is a historic pedestrian bridge in Paris that spans the River Seine. It connects the Institut de France on the left bank wi...

Title: Prepusa hookeriana – A Rare Botanical Print by Hoola van Houten in Elegant Matting This finely hand-colored botanical print features 'Prepusa hookeriana', a striking and ra...

Title: 'Billbergia liboniana – A Stunning Botanical Print by Hoola van Houten' This vibrant hand-colored botanical print depicts the Billbergia liboniana, an exotic bromeliad nati...

A Rare Botanical Study of Exotic Flora by Hoola van Houten* This beautifully hand-colored botanical illustration by Hoola van Houten features an exotic flowering plant, carefully ...

1897 Botanical Compilation – Bloodleaf, Joyweed, and Globe Amaranth This compilation features three vibrant botanical illustrations from 1897, showcasing stunning foliage and flo...