Mid-19th Century Wall Decorations

American marking sampler, featuring five sample alphabets and a numerical progression in contrasting styles and stitch. The sampler was stitched by Anna Woodbury, born 1839, and assi...

Title: Der Bison (American Bison) - Hand-Colored Zoological Print, Circa 1840 Description: This exquisite hand-colored lithograph, titled "Der Bison" (The Bison), showcases the *B...

Antique print titled 'Wha-Ro-Nee-Sah'. Lithograph of the chief of the Otoe tribe. This print originates from 'Histoire Naturelle de l’Homme Comprenant des recherches sur L’influence ...

Antique print titled 'Religieuse Feuillantine'. Print of a Nun of the order of Feuillantines, Congregation of Our Lady of the Feuillants, Cistercian. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. The Feuillants were a Catholic congregation originating in the 1570s as a reform group within the Cistercians in its namesake Les Feuillants Abbey in France, which declared itself an independent order. In 1630 it separated into a French branch (the Congregation of Our Lady of the Feuillants) and an Italian branch...

Ojibwe Warrior Portrait – Meta-Koosega, Hand-Colored Lithograph, c.1838 The Stoic Warrior: Meta-Koosega of the Ojibwe This poignant hand-colored lithograph titled "Meta-Koosega, a...

Pair of Japanese paintings done on wood panel, probably dating from the middle of the 19th century (1850-1860). One represents a landscape ...

Passioniste - 1862 Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Passionist Monk This 1862 hand-colored lithograph features a Passionist monk in traditional attire, offering a striking visual repr...

Fossil Print of Ichthyosaurus Skeleton and Teeth, c.1850, by Orbigny This fascinating fossil plate, titled Reptiles Fossiles Pl. 3, features the skeletal remains and anatomical details of the extinct marine reptile Ichthyosaurus communis. Published around 1850 as part of the Dictionnaire Universel d’Histoire Naturelle, the renowned French natural history encyclopedia edited by Charles Dessalines d'Orbigny, this print offers a rare glimpse into early paleontological studies. The main illustration (figure 1) depicts a full fossilized skeleton of an Ichthyosaurus embedded in sedimentary rock, drawn at approximately one-fifth of life size. This prehistoric marine reptile, which resembled a modern dolphin, lived during the Mesozoic era and was one of the most recognizable marine reptiles of its time. The bones are rendered in fine detail, with the spinal column, ribs, paddled limbs, and elongated skull all clearly defined. Accompanying the full skeleton are several anatomical studies: * Figure 2 shows a close-up of the Ichthyosaurus’s conical teeth at actual size, emphasizing their function for gripping slippery prey such as fish and squid. * Figure 3 illustrates the sternum. * Figure 4 presents a cross-section of two vertebrae joined together, offering insight into the internal structure of the spine. The print was drawn and engraved by Oudart, one of the leading scientific illustrators of the period. Rather than hand coloring, this plate is executed in fine sepia engraving, which was common for paleontological subjects to emphasize structural clarity over decorative color. This plate is a valuable artifact from the early days of vertebrate paleontology and would appeal to collectors of natural history prints, educators, or anyone with a fascination for fossils and prehistoric life. Condition Summary: Light age toning and scattered foxing, mainly in the margins. Image area remains clean and sharply printed. No tears or repairs. A well-preserved and historically significant plate. Framing Tips: Frame in dark walnut or black with a cream or stone-colored mat to highlight the sepia tones. Use archival materials to preserve this antique scientific print...

Antique Print of Greenland Shark with Anatomical Details – Paris, 1845 This rare hand-colored lithograph features a detailed scientific illustration of Somniosus borealis (now more ...

Renaissance Youth in Green Cloak and Pink Tunic, circa 15th Century Plate No. 91 from the influential 1845 publication Costumes Historiques des XIIIe, XIVe et XVe Siècles captures a...

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...

Ecclesiastical Figure in Ceremonial Robes, circa 1400 This elegant hand-colored engraving, plate number 83 from the renowned 1845 publication Costumes Historiques des XIIIe, XIVe et...

Chivalry in Devotion Knight and Lady Heraldic Prayer Plates c 1400 These two exquisitely hand-coloured costume plates come from the landmark 1845 edition of Costumes Historiques des...

This is a religious oil painting of Jesus, which represents the Madonna with child. his oil painting has an original gold leaf frame realised in...

Antique Print of Arctic Skate – Raia Gaimardi (Gaimard’s Ray) – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845 Description: This striking 19th-century hand-colored lithograph depicts La Raie de Gaim...

Antique Print of Gaimard’s Skate – Raia gaimardi – Hand-Colored Lithograph, 1845 This beautifully hand-colored lithograph depicts *Raia gaimardi*, commonly referred to as Gaimard’s ...

A 19th century large oil on canvas painting, a mountain landscape signed and dated on the lower right Ed.Cohen Weimer, 1866, depicting a beautiful mountain landscape, an Italian Alps...

Antique Print of Mackerel Jack and Orange Spine Unicornfish – Paris 1846 This elegant hand-colored lithograph features two distinct tropical marine species: Caranx scombrinus (commo...

Antique Print of Haddock (Melanogrammus Aeglefinus) – French Arctic Voyage, 1845 This fine hand-colored lithograph features L’Écrefin (Melanogrammus Aeglefinus), more commonly known...

Antique Print of Atlantic Cod (Gadus Morhua) – French Arctic Expedition, 1845 This finely executed hand-colored lithograph features La Morue Ordinaire (Gadus morhua), the Atlantic C...

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...

Pair of American figural oil on canvas portraits in original gilt wood and gesso molded edge frames, New York, 19th Century John Clark Hollister, NY 1818-1905 Martha Lyman Hollister,...

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Antique Print of Spotted Groupers – Serranus Summana and Serranus Lutti, 1840s This striking hand-colored lithograph depicts two vividly patterned species of groupers, *Serranus Sum...

Title: Rare Tinted Lithograph of Istanbul, 1852 Description: This exquisite tinted lithograph depicts a vibrant view of Istanbul, crafted by L. Haghe after Fossati and Gayer. Produc...

Beautiful folding map of South America titled 'Colombia Prima or South America Drawn from the Large Map in Eight Sheets by Louis Stanislas D ' Arcy Delarochette'. Three insets in the...

Set of 3 original antique prints of frogs and toads. These prints originate from 'Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire Naturelle' by d'Orbigny. Published 1861. Charles Henry Dessalines d'Orbigny was a French botanist and geologist specializing in the Tertiary of France. At the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, d'Orbigny identified many of the flowering plant species returned to France from his brother's natural history collecting...

Great images of trogons and purple headed pigeons Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping...

Wonderful image of The Massacre of The Innocents Fine steel engraving Published by Fisher. C.1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Costume Print: Woman at Devotion, Near Florence, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This evocative hand-colored engraving depicts a woman in traditional Italian costume, kneeling in devotion within a richly decorated chapel near Florence, Italy. Published in the 1820s by Baldwin, Cradock & Joy, this piece is part of an ethnographic series documenting the regional dress and customs of Italy, intended for an English audience fascinated by continental culture. The central figure is dressed in a striking blue and...

These beautiful hand-colored botanical illustrations, drawn and lithographed by the renowned artist Walter Hood Fitch, were featured in Sir William Jackson Hooker's *"Curtis's Botanical Magazine,"* published in London in 1847. Fitch was one of the most prolific and skilled botanical illustrators of the 19th century, known for his ability to capture the intricate details and vibrant hues of the plants he depicted. Sir William Jackson Hooker, a famous British botanist and the director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, commissioned these illustrations as part of his work to document newly discovered plants from around the world. The *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine* has been published since 1787 and remains one of the longest-running botanical periodicals. Detailed Descriptions of Each Plant #### 1. **Dipladenia Rosa-campestris** (*Hortul. ex Veitch*) - **English Name**: Rose Dipladenia - **Description**: This illustration showcases *Dipladenia rosa-campestris*, a striking flowering plant known for its showy pink to deep red trumpet-shaped flowers. Native to tropical regions of South America, particularly Brazil, *Dipladenia* belongs to the family Apocynaceae and is prized in horticulture for its vibrant blooms and ability to climb. Fitch's illustration emphasizes the waxy leaves and the vivid color of the petals, bringing the plant to life on the page. #### 2. **Begonia fuchsioides** (*Hook.*) - **English Name**: Fuchsia-flowered Begonia - **Description**: The *Begonia fuchsioides* is depicted with its characteristic red, pendulous flowers, which closely resemble the blooms of fuchsia plants. This species of Begonia is native to tropical regions and is popular for its delicate, bell-shaped flowers and glossy leaves. Fitch’s attention to the arrangement of the leaves and the contrast between the flowers' vibrant red and the soft green leaves provides a lifelike representation of this exotic plant. #### 3. **Agalmyla staminea** (*Blume*) - **English Name**: Staminate Agalmyla - **Description**: This illustration captures the unique red tubular flowers of *Agalmyla staminea*, a plant native to Southeast Asia. The species is part of the Gesneriaceae family and is known for its bright, showy flowers that grow in dense clusters. Fitch’s careful rendering of the plant’s leaves and the intricate veining, along with the vibrant red flowers, highlights his talent for bringing the botanical subject to life with both scientific accuracy and artistic flair. ### About the Makers #### **Walter Hood Fitch** (Artist and Lithographer) Walter Hood Fitch (1817–1892) was one of the most influential botanical artists of the 19th century, working primarily with Sir William Hooker and later his son, Joseph Dalton Hooker, at Kew Gardens. He produced thousands of illustrations for various botanical publications, including *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine*, where he was responsible for the majority of its plates from 1834 to 1877. Fitch’s mastery of lithography allowed him to create richly detailed and accurate depictions of plants, with a particular talent for illustrating both the botanical structure and the vibrant colors of flowers. #### **Sir William Jackson Hooker** (Director and Editor) Sir William Jackson Hooker (1785–1865) was a prominent British botanist and the director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Under his leadership, Kew Gardens expanded its collection of plants from around the world, and Hooker was instrumental in promoting the scientific study and illustration of these species. As the editor of *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine*, Hooker collaborated with Fitch to document and share the beauty and diversity of plants with the scientific community and the public. ### The Lithographic Technique Lithography, particularly chromolithography, was a crucial innovation in botanical illustration. Fitch was skilled in the traditional method of lithography, where an image was drawn onto a stone plate with a greasy substance and then inked for printing. Hand-coloring was often applied afterward to bring the prints to life, as seen in these illustrations. This method allowed for highly detailed, accurate representations of plants and their botanical features, making it invaluable for both scientific study and aesthetic appreciation. ### Conclusion These prints from *Curtis’s Botanical Magazine* reflect the height of botanical art in the mid-19th century. The combination of Walter Fitch...

Set of Four Colorful Botanical Flower Prints from Book of Worlds, circa 1850 This beautifully preserved set of four hand-colored botanical lithographs originates from the mid-19th c...

Great images of 0riole and Bee-eaters Unframed. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published, 1847. The measurement is for 1 print Free shipping

Frédéric Duc d’Urbin in Ceremony – Renaissance Portrait of Power and Learning This exquisite hand-colored print, numbered MCCCC No.78, portrays Frédéric Duc d’Urbin (Federico da Mon...

Renaissance Portraits of the Lord of Rimini, Alexander Vitelleschi, and a Young Duchess This remarkable trio of hand-colored lithographs offers a compelling visual narrative of Rena...

French Youth, Italian Nobleman, and Noblewoman in Renaissance Costume This richly detailed set of three hand-colored prints offers a colorful glimpse into the elegant and expressive...

Portrait of Giacomo Meyerbeer by Le Gout-Gérard – 19th Century Lithograph, circa 1855 This refined lithograph portrays the renowned 19th-century German composer Giacomo Meyerbeer (1...

Amsterdam Harbor View: Antique 19th Century Engraving of Maritime Life This exquisite 19th-century engraving captures the lively and scenic Amsterdam harbor, a testament to the city...

Antique print titled 'Decameron'. Steel engraving made after the original painting by Franz Xaver Winterhalter. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous...

Amsterdam Maagdenhuis – 19th Century Lithograph of a Historical Landmark This refined 19th-century lithograph, titled “R.C. Maagdenhuis te Amsterdam,” beautifully illustrates the gr...

Antique print titled 'Wildes Pferd'. Original lithograph of a wild horse. This print originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der Säugethiere: nach den neuesten Systemen zum ...

Panoramic View of New York City – Antique Engraving, c. 1850 This antique engraving offers a panoramic view of New York City as seen from a vantage point across the river, showcasin...

Victorian Floral Bouquet with Garden Blooms from Book of Worlds, 1863 This richly colored botanical lithograph is an original hand-colored plate from the 1863 edition of *Book of Wo...

Antique print titled ‘Costume Militaire Guillaume de Bibra , XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of Guillaume de Bibra in military costume, 15th century. This print originates from '...

The image features three different mammal species: 1. **Sciurus aureventer** - This is likely an old taxonomic name, and the animal depicted resembles a squirrel, recognizable by it...

Antique print titled 'Jonques ou Navires de Commerce'. Original old print of Chinese junks or merchant ships. This print originates from 'La Chine, moeurs, usages, costumes, arts et ...

Description: Antique map Asia titled 'Asie Ancienne'. This is an original antique map of Ancient Asia and originates from 'Atlas de la Geographie Un...

Pair of Golden Orioles and Nest on a Branch, from Book of Worlds, 1856 * This exquisite hand-colored ornithological print, titled "Der Kirschpirol" (The Golden Oriole), was published...

Great image of baboons 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. Publishe...

Title: "Venetian Dignity: The Doge in Contemplation" Description: This handcolored historical print captures a Doge of Venice in a moment of solemn reflection. The Doge, as the chie...

This plate shows a view of Batoe-Medjah / Batu-Meja on the island of Ambon (part of the Maluku Islands, Indonesia) and originates from 'Gezigten uit Neerlands Indie, naar de natuur g...

This is one of the most highly detailed marble dust or sandpaper drawings I have ever seen. The meticulously executed in details and the subtlety of the buildings in the background i...

Antique print titled 'Cavalier Arme, XVe Siecle.’ Original antique print of a cavalry soldier, Italy, 15th century. This print originates from 'Costumes historiques de femmes du XIII...

Antique bible print titled 'Paul and Lydia'. This print most likely originates from an illustrated bible, published by J.M. Kronheim & Co, circa 1...

Antique View of Amsterdam’s Haringpakkerij and Nieuwe Stadsherberg Bridge Description: This charming mid-19th-century hand-colored lithograph titled *Haringpakkerij en Brug van de N...

Title: "Tropicbirds and Gulls: An 1849 Coastal Encounter" Description: This evocative print, titled "Tropicbirds and Gulls," is a detailed illustration from the "Book of Worlds," pu...

The map depicts the route of the Burke and Wills expedition, one of the most famous and tragic explorations in Australian history. This journey was the first to cross the Australian ...

Great image after Ercole Di Ferrara Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Renaissance Italian Figures: Pages, Cavalier, and Cardinal in Costume This fine trio of hand-colored lithographs offers a vivid look into the richly layered visual world of Italian ...

Italian Elegance and Armor in 15th Century Costume Prints This captivating ensemble of three hand-colored prints showcases the visual contrast between feminine grace and martial str...