1830s Wall Decorations

A Pair of Sand Pictures by Benjamin Zobel, framed by Benjamin Taylor, each showing a farming scene, one with four sheep under a large oak tree by a field gate...

Antique print titled 'Factoreries a Canton'. This print (on india paper) depicts factories in Guangzhou, China. Originates from 'Voyage Autour du Monde par les Mers...

Early 19th century blue and white transferware plate with castle, bridge with a flower border signed Clews Staffordshire. Mark 1818-1834. 9.5 inches diameter.  

Circa 1830 Schinz Prints: Tattooed Men of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands This set of two black-and-white lithographs from circa 1830 by Heinrich Rudolf Schinz depicts tattooed men fro...

Pair of Botanical Engravings from *The Botanic Garden* by B. Maund, London c.1836 An elegant pair of original hand-colored botanical engravings from *The Botanic Garden* by Benjamin...

Pair of Botanical Engravings from The Botanic Garden by B. Maund, London c.1836 A beautifully matched pair of original hand-colored botanical engravings from *The Botanic Garden* by...

Pair of Botanical Engravings from The Botanic Garden by B. Maund, London c.1836 An elegant pair of original hand-colored botanical engravings from *The Botanic Garden* by Benjamin M...

Pair of Botanical Engravings from The Botanic Garden by B. Maund, London c.1836 Description: An exquisite pair of original hand-colored botanical engravings from *The Botanic Garden...

Pair of Botanical Engravings from The Botanic Garden by B. Maund, London c.1836 A beautifully matched pair of hand-colored botanical engravings from *The Botanic Garden* by Benjamin...

Pair of Botanical Engravings from The Botanic Garden by B. Maund, London c.1836 A fine matching pair of original hand-colored botanical engravings from *The Botanic Garden* by Benja...

Pair of Botanical Engravings from The Botanic Garden by B. Maund, London c.1836 This elegant pair of hand-colored botanical engravings originates from Benjamin Maund’s celebrated pu...

Title: Costume Print: Women and Children in Pisa, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving Description: This engaging hand-colored engraving depicts women and children dressed in the traditiona...

Great print of Sing Sing Steel engraving after W.H Bartlett Published by Virtue 1837 Unframed. The measurement is the paper size. Free shipping  

Pilgrim Going to Loretto – Hand-Coloured Print by R. Bridgens, 1835 Detailed Description: This fascinating hand-coloured print, titled “Pilgrim Going to Loretto,” dates from 1835 an...

Portrait of a girl in oriental-style clothing with a headdress and veil in a scenic setting. In original, gilded wood frame with acanthus leaf and oak leaf garland carving. Manuf...

Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lesson's Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838 The long-billed corella or slender-billed corella (Cacatua tenuirostris) is a cockatoo native to Australia. The rose-breasted cockatoo, best known by its native aboriginal Australian...

Costume of Turin – Vivid 1835 Hand-Coloured Print by R. Bridgens This captivating hand-coloured print, titled “Costume of Turin,” was published in 1835 by J. Dowding in London and i...

Paris Street Vendors – 1835 Prints of Lemonade Seller & Flower Girl This exceptional pair of hand-coloured antique prints offers a vivid glimpse into the bustling street life of 19t...

Costume Print: Peasant Women at Lerici, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving Description: This striking hand-colored engraving depicts two peasant women in traditional attire, standing befo...

Costume Print: Woman near the Bridge of Lodi, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This charming hand-colored engraving captures a woman in traditional costume standing near the iconic Brid...

19th-Century Costume Prints – Mount Cenis Costumes and Nursing Scene, 1835 This delightful pairing of two hand-coloured antique prints from 1835 captures the traditional costumes an...

Charming Portrait of Miss Siddons in Delicate Chalk Drawing Style, 1830 This enchanting portrait titled "Miss Siddons" is a beautiful lithograph after a chalk drawing, produced in 1...

Offered is a hand-colored framed antique steel engraving entitled Quai des Orfevres, depicting people and boats on the shores of le Seine with Notre Dame in the distance. The print ...

19th-Century Lithograph of Newfoundland and St. Bernard Rescue Dog Barry This finely detailed 19th-century lithograph features two renowned dog breeds: the Newfoundland dog (De Ne...

19th-Century Scientific Lithograph of Animal Skulls: Lion, Wolf, Bat, and More Description: This fascinating 19th-century lithograph presents a detailed study of various animal ...

This lithograph, created by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, depicts Tawadanega, an individual whose name suggests Native American heritage, likely from one of the Eastern Woodlands tribes. Th...

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 ...

19th-Century Lithograph of Walruses in Arctic Habitat with Calf Illustration This finely detailed 19th-century lithograph presents a scientific study of the walrus (Odobenus rosma...

Description: Antique bird print titled 'Ruffed Bustard (Otis houbara).' - This plate shows the houbara bustard or North African houbara (Chlamydotis undulata...

Oil painting (framed) Artist: Unknown (style of Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863). Date: 19th century Title: French lieutenant on horseback leading a Bedouin cavalry. Medium: Oil on...

19th-Century Lithograph of the Majestic Striped or Royal Tiger This captivating 19th-century lithograph features the striped or royal tiger (De gestreepte of koninklyke Tijger), d...

Rare 19th-Century Lithograph of Marsupials Including the Potoroo and Kangaroo Rat This finely detailed 19th-century lithograph, from *De Zoogdieren: afgebeeld en in hunne levenswi...

The lithograph you provided illustrates three species of hedgehogs, captured in precise anatomical detail. Like the previous prints, this is part of "De Zoogdieren: afgebeeld en in h...

Title: Indigenous Rituals and Ceremonies of New Holland Description: This lithograph, circa 1836, offers a glimpse into the cultural practices of Indigenous Australians in New Hol...

19th-Century Lithograph of Foxes, Fennec Fox, and Senegal Jackal in the Wild Description:This fascinating 19th-century lithograph features three distinct canid species: the red fo...

19th-Century Lithograph of the Long-Striped Tiger and Wild Asian Cat This remarkable 19th-century lithograph showcases two fascinating felines: the long-striped tiger (De langgest...

Rare 19th-Century Lithograph of Marsupials Including the Thylacine and Yapok Description: This rare 19th-century lithograph presents a striking study of various marsupials, meticu...

View of the Wangari Cape with a Maori Canoe (New Zealand) This detailed engraving illustrates a traditional Maori waka (canoe) gliding across the waters near Cape Wangari, New Zeala...

19th-Century Lithograph of a Spotted Phalanger and Woolly Kangaroo from Australia Description: This stunning 19th-century lithograph presents two fascinating marsupials native to...

Rare 19th-Century Lithograph of Kinkajou, Coati, and European Badger This beautifully detailed 19th-century lithograph showcases three distinct mammal species: the kinkajou (De re...

Exquisite 19th-Century Lithograph of Exotic Marsupials: Koala, Wombat & Phalanger Description: This finely detailed 19th-century lithograph showcases a collection of marsupial species, including a flying phalanger, a grey koala, and a wombat. The engraving is part of an extensive zoological series that aimed to document and illustrate rare and exotic mammals from around the world. The print is attributed to the work of celebrated natural history illustrators of the period, executed with precision and artistry to capture the distinctive characteristics of these fascinating creatures. The lithograph was produced using high-quality techniques that reflect the scientific enthusiasm of the 19th century, a period when European explorers and naturalists were bringing back discoveries from distant lands, including Australia. The artwork highlights the squirrel-like flying phalanger, gliding with its extended patagium, the grey koala, shown clinging to a eucalyptus branch, and the wombat, depicted on the ground with its characteristic sturdy build. Each animal is meticulously rendered, emphasizing their fur textures and natural postures, making it not only a valuable scientific document but also a beautiful decorative piece. This print is an exceptional example of natural history illustration, making it ideal for collectors of zoological engravings, museum-quality art enthusiasts, or those with an interest in Australian wildlife. Keywords: antique animal print, natural history lithograph, marsupial engraving, 19th-century zoological art, scientific illustration, flying phalanger, koala, wombat, vintage wildlife print...

19th-Century Lithograph of a Raccoon and Bear – Stunning Natural History Print This finely executed 19th-century lithograph presents a striking depiction of a raccoon (De waschbee...

Title: Astrolabe Navigates the French Pass and Bay in New Zealand Description: This dual-panel lithograph, circa 1836, highlights dramatic maritime and coastal scenes from Dumont ...

19th-Century Lithograph of the Caracal and Lynx in Striking Profiles This detailed 19th-century lithograph features two remarkable wild cats: the caracal (Caracal caracal) and the...

19th-Century Lithograph of Domestic Cats in Playful and Nurturing Scenes --- Description: This charming 19th-century lithograph presents a delightful study of the domestic cat ...

19th-Century Lithograph of the Barbary Lion in a Majestic Reclining Pose This stunning 19th-century lithograph showcases the Barbary lion (De Barbarijsche Leeuw), depicted in a po...

This lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann depicts two individuals from the Sandwich Islands, now known as Hawaii. The artwork reflects Brodtmann’s ethnographic interest in documenting...

These two lithographs are part of the series depicting the native peoples of Van Diemen’s Land, now known as Tasmania, drawn by Carel Christiaan Antony Last for the natural history b...

Title: Rare Antique Natural History Prints: Fascinating Insects and Life Cycles Description: This set of four small original antique prints from 1832 offers an extraordinary gli...

painted on boards and in the rococo style and depicting gentlemen in period dress, retaining original walnut frames

This image features two lithographs depicting different species of primates, originally drawn by Carel Christiaan Antony Last for Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's *Volledige Natuurlijke Hist...

This lithograph depicts a polar bear, titled "De Ijsbeer" (The Polar Bear), from "De Zoogdieren: afgebeeld en in hunne levenswijze geschetst" (The Mammals: Illustrated and Described ...

Title: 19th-Century Zoological Lithograph of Beavers, Muskrats, and Field Mice Description: This 19th-century lithograph presents a detailed scientific study of various rodents, ...

19th-Century Lithograph of Seals and Elephant Seals in Arctic and Marine Habitats Description: This detailed 19th-century lithograph presents three species of marine mammals: the...

19th-Century Lithograph of Pine Marten, Beech Marten, and Ermine in Nature This beautifully detailed 19th-century lithograph depicts three members of the mustelid family in a natu...

This lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann presents a tattooed man from Nuku Hiva, an island in the Marquesas Islands, located in French Polynesia. The artwork captures the intricate a...

This lithograph, titled Omai, by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, is an example of the artist’s ethnographic studies, showcasing a portrait of Omai, a notable figure from Polynesia who visited Europe in the 18th century. This work highlights Brodtmann’s interest in portraying individuals from distant lands, focusing on their unique cultural attire and expressions. Description: The portrait represents Omai, a Polynesian man who gained historical significance during the 18th century as one of the first Polynesians to travel to Europe. Omai (also known as Mai) was a central figure in the encounters between Polynesian and European cultures, having been brought to England by Captain James Cook in the 1770s. - Clothing: Omai is depicted in an elegant wrap of flowing fabric, draped around his shoulders and tied in a loose, elegant fashion. His head is adorned with a large turban, a stylistic interpretation that may have been influenced by European artistic conventions when portraying foreign dignitaries or exotic figures. The fabric's folds and shading add a sense of depth and texture, showcasing Brodtmann’s mastery of lithography. - Expression: Omai’s expression is poised and dignified, with his gaze directed slightly off to the side. The sense of serenity and composure in his face is typical of the European portrayals of him as an "exotic noble savage," a term that reflects the European fascination with non-Western peoples during the age of exploration. The lithograph highlights both the individuality of Omai and the cultural significance of his travels to Europe, where he became a symbol of cross-cultural exchange and curiosity during the 18th century. Maker: Karl Joseph Brodtmann (1787–1862), the Swiss lithographer, was known for his detailed illustrations of people from various cultures, natural history subjects, and scientific studies. His ethnographic works were part of a broader effort in 19th-century Europe to document the physical and cultural characteristics of peoples encountered through exploration. Brodtmann’s portraits often struck a balance between realism and the romanticized European views of non-Western cultures. Technique and Style: Brodtmann created this portrait using lithography, a technique that allowed him to achieve fine details and subtle gradations of light and shadow. His style in this portrait combines realism with the romanticized ideal of the "exotic," particularly in the way Omai is dressed in flowing garments, which may not be entirely representative of traditional Polynesian dress...

Title: Maori Artifacts: Carvings, Flutes, and Adornments from New Zealand Description: This detailed lithograph, circa 1836, showcases a remarkable collection of Maori artifacts, ...

Title: Detailed Portraits of Maori Life and Tattoo Art in New Zealand Description: This compiled lithographic image provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and cultural arti...

This engraving provides a charming scene tied to German culture and its romanticization of the Rhine River. Here's a detailed description and contextual analysis for cataloging or se...