1840s Wall Decorations

Title: "Attire of a Medieval Scholar: The Learned Physician of the Middle Ages" This hand-colored lithograph, titled "Médecin" in the original French, is a detailed portrayal of a m...

Title: Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Armoured Knight and Horse in Tournament Dress Description: This exquisite hand-coloured lithograph presents a fully armoured knight mounted on a similarly armoured horse, highlighting the grandeur of medieval tournament culture. Drawn from *Der Rittersaal: Eine Geschichte des Ritterthums* (1842) by Friedrich Martin von Reibisch and Dr. Franz Kottenkamp, the plate exemplifies the craftsmanship of tournament armor and equestrian regalia. The knight is clad in articulated plate armor, intricately engraved and polished to perfection, reflecting the martial prowess and status of a noble warrior. He holds a ceremonial poleaxe, often seen in jousts or tournaments as both a practical weapon and a symbol of chivalry. His plumed helmet, adorned with vibrant red and yellow feathers, adds an element of spectacle befitting a medieval tournament. The horse is draped in a richly patterned caparison, a cloth covering adorned with intricate geometric designs, likely symbolizing the knight's heraldic identity. The ornate horse armor...

This handcoloured lithograph titled "Jeune fille indoue de la haute classe" depicts a young high-class Indian woman adorned in traditional attire. The print is part of Auguste Wahlen's "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde," published in 1844. This lithograph utilizes handcolouring techniques to enhance the vividness and detail of the traditional Indian saree, which is characterized by its bright pink and green hues and intricate draping style. The saree, a timeless symbol of Indian femininity, is elegantly wrapped, showcasing the elaborate textile craftsmanship of India. The woman's jewelry, including bangles and necklaces, reflects the cultural importance of adornments in Indian society, often indicating social status and personal wealth. This print is captivating due to its rich depiction of cultural attire and the graceful demeanor of the woman, which together illustrate the refined aesthetic and social codes of India's upper class during the 19th century. The lithograph not only serves as a beautiful piece of art but also as an important cultural document that provides insights into the traditional attire and societal norms of historical India. Keywords: - Antique Indian prints...

Great image of parrots. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after cpt. Brown with original hand color. Publish...

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...

The collage presents a delicate assembly of antique scientific prints, each one a remnant from a time when the natural world was still shroud...

Great image of a bat. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published...

Magnificent Jousting Tournament Print with Hand-Coloured Knights and Horses, 19th c. This striking original hand-coloured print, likely created in the mid-19th century, captures t...

Title: Knights in Jousting Armor on Caparisoned Horses Description: This hand-colored lithograph vividly portrays two knights clad in full jousting armor, each mounted on elabora...

Antique print titled 'Simoda in Japan'. Steel engraving of Shimoda, a city and port located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Originates from 'Meyers Univer...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Jousting Scene: Armoured Knight and Striped Caparisoned Horse This remarkable original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, is drawn from the est...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Print of Jousting Gentlemen in Vibrant Attire This exquisite original hand-coloured lithograph, dating from 1842, presents a vivid and engaging scene of t...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Print of Armoured Knights in Close-Combat Horseback Duel This remarkable original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, offers a compelling glimpse ...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph: Two Knights Jousting in Vibrant Heraldic Colours This striking original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, vividly portrays a tense m...

Title: "Noble Bearing: Gaston de Foix as Illustrated in 'Costume du Moyen Âge'" Description: The lithograph from "Costume du Moyen Âge," created in 1847, features a depiction of Gas...

Great image of a Herefordshire bull. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph with original hand color. Published 1...

"1844 Lithograph of a Bukharan Uzbek: Traditional Attire and Craft" Description: This 1844 lithograph captures a traditional Bukharan Uzbek man, from the renowned series "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde" by Auguste Wahlen. Published in Paris using the technique of handcoloured lithography, enhanced with Arabic gum on vellin paper, this print vividly portrays the rich cultural attire unique to Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The man's elaborate robe and distinctive headwear highlight the regional fashion and craftsmanship. The print’s appeal lies in its detailed depiction of historical dress and accessories, offering a window into the cultural diversity of Central Asia. Such prints are treasured for their historical value and intricate artistry, making them highly desirable to collectors and enthusiasts of ethnographic art. The lithograph depicting a man from Bukhara, Uzbekistan, offers several intriguing cultural and historical insights: 1. Traditional Attire: The attire of the Bukharan man, particularly the elaborate robe and turban, is a rich display of Uzbek textile craftsmanship. Traditional robes, often made from silk and cotton, are adorned with intricate ikat patterns—a dyeing technique where threads are dyed before weaving. This style is emblematic of Uzbekistan's well-known textile industry. 2. Turban Significance: The turban, known locally as a "doppa" or "tubeteika," is more than just practical headwear; it serves as a cultural symbol of status and identity. The style, color, and way it is worn can convey information about the wearer's social status, region, and even his clan affiliations. 3. Historical Context: Bukhara was a pivotal Silk Road city, making it a melting pot of cultures, languages, and religions. The diverse influences are reflected in the traditional clothing, which blends Persian, Turkic, and nomadic styles. 4. Artistic Technique: The use of handcoloured lithography in the 19th century allowed for high-quality, detailed prints that were more accessible to the European public. This technique involved drawing on limestone with a greasy medium, then using water and oil-based ink to print vibrant images, which were then painted by hand. 5. Cultural Preservation: Prints like this serve not only as artwork but also as historical documents that preserve and share the cultural heritage of regions less known to the Western world at the time. They played a crucial role in educating and influencing perceptions about distant cultures during the 19th century. This print, therefore, is not just a beautiful piece of art but a deep well of cultural history and craftsmanship, reflecting the rich tapestry of life in Central Asia during the 19th century. Keywords: - Antique Uzbek prints - Handcoloured lithography - 19th-century Central Asian costumes - Auguste Wahlen lithographs - Traditional Bukharan attire - Ethnographic art prints - Collectible cultural lithographs - Historical Uzbek fashion - Asian historical prints - Vintage Uzbek art...

The print is an 1845 handcolored engraving that features a selection of six different bat species, each carefully illustrated to highlight their distinctive anatomical features. Thes...

The Crocodilus biporcatus, also known as the "Crocodile à deux arêtes," refers to the species scientifically recognized as the Cuban Crocodile (Crocody...

Great image of woodpeckers. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Pub...

Title: "Finches and Sparrows: An 1849 Avian Assembly" Description: This delightful print, titled "Finches and Sparrows," is a detailed illustration from the "Book of Worlds," publis...

Great image of beetles. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original color. Published, 1...

Great image of partridge. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. ...

Title: "Renaissance Herald: The Messenger of News" Description: This print depicts a trumpeter from the 15th century, known as a herald, who served the crucial role of conveying mes...

Great image of dogs Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Publi...

Great image of beetles. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original color. Published, 1...

Description: This original antique print, labeled "Jeune Italien, No. 2," which translates to "Italian Youth, No. 2," depicts a young man in what appears to be a Renaissance-period a...

Great image of fish. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published,...

These two original antique prints are hand-colored engravings of various bivalve mollusks, which are a type of shellfish with a compressed body enclosed within a hinged shell. These ...

In the two prints, a variety of marine organisms are depicted, predominantly from the echinoderm and mollusk phyla: **First Print:** 1. **Agathine zébrée** - Likely a gastropod with...

A set of four antique engravings from the year 1845, depicting various insects in a detailed and hand-colored manner. These illustrations are from a scientific publication or a natu...

This is a finely executed 19th-century hand-colored engraving titled "The Prairie," published in London on September 1, 1841, by a publisher located at Norfolk Street, Strand. The ar...

The hand-colored lithographs from *Das Buch der Welt* (The Book of the World), published in 1847, are a stunning example of 19th-century natural history illustration. These lithograp...

Great image of crocodiles and alligators. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original ha...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of a Large Medieval Siege Tower with Details Description: This finely executed hand-coloured lithograph presents a massive 'medieval siege tower', complete with structural details and mechanisms used during large-scale sieges. Taken from the 1842 publication 'Der Rittersaal: Eine Geschichte des Ritterthums', this work by Friedrich Martin von Reibisch and Dr. Franz Kottenkamp highlights the engineering ingenuity of siege warfare during the Middle Ages. The central focus of the illustration is the monumental siege tower, meticulously depicted with wooden reinforcements, a sloped base, and numerous small windows for archers and infantry. Wheels at the foundation highlight the mobility of this immense structure, while a wooden floor plan in the top right corner provides an aerial view of its grid-based layout. Additionally, the inset diagrams on the left showcase key mechanical components, including pulley systems and structural beams used to assemble or operate the tower effectively. In the foreground, two smaller siege devices are displayed, likely for additional artillery or defensive support. The rolling landscape, complete with castles and distant hills, adds a scenic backdrop that complements the detailed technical rendering. Condition: This lithograph remains in very good condition, with well-preserved hand-colouring and sharp, clear lines. Minor age-toning and light foxing add to the print’s antique charm without diminishing its visual impact. Ideal for collectors of military history, medieval warfare, or engineering art...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of a Multi-Level Medieval Siege Tower This impressive hand-coloured lithograph features a detailed depiction of a multi-level medieval siege ...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Medieval Armor and Tournament Attire Description: This captivating hand-coloured lithograph features two meticulously detail...

Great image of dolphins. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. ...

The Rhinoceros Hornbill, also known as the "Calao Rhinocéros" in French, is a remarkable and striking bird native to the forests of Southeast Asia, particularly found in Malaysia, In...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Duel with Ornate Shields and Daggers Description: This vivid and dynamic hand-coloured lithograph showcases two knights poised for c...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Medieval and Renaissance Swords Description: This elegant hand-coloured lithograph features four distinctive swords, showcasing the...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Chainmail Hauberk and Plate Leg Armor Description: This hand-coloured lithograph features a detailed depiction of essential compone...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Jousting Scene with Vibrant Striped and Floral Caparisons This magnificent original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, offers a captivating gli...

Antique print, titled: 'Histoire Sainte. - Ancien Testament. Vision des trois Anges' - This plate shows a scene from the Old Testament; The vision of the three Angels. From a Rare set of 60 plates showing scenes from the Old Testament of the Catholic Bible...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Tournament and Plate Armor Description: This finely detailed hand-coloured lithograph showcases two magnificent examples of ...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Parade and Tournament Armor This striking hand-coloured lithograph showcases two magnificent suits of parade and ceremonial armor, ...

This print from Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez's 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles' illustrates three types of sea snails, each rendered with meticulous attention to det...

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

This is a hand-colored print from the "Costume Di Moyen Age" series, depicting a Scottish knight. The title "Chevalier Ecossais" translates to "Scottish Knight." He is shown in tra...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph Compilation of Ornate Medieval Polearms Description: This carefully curated compilation of two hand-coloured lithographs presents a stunning ...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Knightly Parade Armour Print with Vibrant Heraldic Motifs This original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, provides a rare and striking view into...

Title: Original Hand-Coloured Knightly Combat Print from 'Der Rittersaal', Stuttgart, 1842 Description: This striking original hand-coloured lithograph originates from 'Der Ritter...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Mounted Combat with Spear and Sword This original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, provides a vivid and dynamic glimpse into the...

Title: "French Youth in Traditional Medieval Attire" Description: This hand-colored engraving, titled "Jeune Français," which translates to "Young Frenchman," is part of the histori...

This lovely set of four framed prints are by famed English engraver, illustrator and painter Samuel Bradshaw 1810-1880. His worked can be vi...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Axes, Maces, Daggers, and Firearm Description: This remarkable hand-coloured lithograph presents an eclectic collection of...

Antique print titled 'Religieuse Chartreuse'. Print of a Carthusian Nun. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. The Carthusians, also known as the...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph: Ornate Jousting Knights with Striking Heraldry This exceptional original hand-coloured lithograph, dating to 1842, offers a vibrant and detail...

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval Catapults and Siege Engines Description: This finely hand-coloured lithograph features two intricately designed 'medieval ...

The print illustrates a variety of fossilized marine creatures, specifically cephalopods and gastropods, as well as coral: 1. **Élément d'ostreidé** - This could refer to a part of ...