19th-Century Hand-Coloured Engraving – Balloon Voyage of Sivel over the Øresund

Antique print titled 'Vue des Côtes de Zelande, du côté du Nord'. View of the coast of Zeeland, the Netherlands. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made to be viewed through a Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens...

Description of the Print This print, titled "Het Nieuwe Diep" (The New Deep), depicts a dramatic maritime scene near the coast of Texel, an island in the Netherlands. The scene features a sailboat struggling against turbulent waters, its sails billowing under the force of strong winds. The sky is filled with dark, stormy clouds, adding to the tension of the scene. In the background, other ships are visible, likely heading towards the same destination, navigating through the rough sea. On the left side of the print, a small group of figures is seen standing on a rocky outcrop or pier, possibly awaiting the arrival of the vessels or simply observing the unfolding drama at sea. Artist: - P.J. Schotel: The artist responsible for the original artwork. Schotel was a renowned Dutch marine painter, known for his detailed and dynamic representations of seascapes and naval scenes...

Balloon Accident at La Villette Gasworks – Hand-Coloured Engraving, 1869 This finely detailed 19th-century hand-coloured engraving depicts a dramatic balloon accident at the La Vill...

Untitled lithograph of two sailing ships and a smaller rowing boat with sailors. Source unkown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Published by J.W. Leenhoff & Zoon. Con...

The circa 1900 poster for Montgolfière Française, produced by the Parisian printing house Clamaron-Graff at 57 Rue de Vaugirard, is a striking example of early aviation art that captures the wonder and excitement surrounding hot air ballooning in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This poster, promoting a French hot air balloon...

Transport yourself to the wonder and romance of early flight with this pair of hand-colored antique engravings, each depicting the world’s first hot air balloon ascents in 18th-centu...

Important and elegant hand colored press print representing the "discobulus of Myron". The frame is in black painted and patinated wood, mat is in dark red. The statue of Myron’s discus...

Funny and elegant press print made in Italy, representing a hot-air balloon, hand-colored by skilled Florentine artisans, hand-coated white frame. ...