1830s Prints

Antique map titled 'India Bengal Presidency'. Old steel engraved map of part of the Bengal Presidency. The Bengal Presidency (1757–1912), later reorganized as the Bengal Province (19...

Antique print titled 'Une Rue de Canton - Barbier - Habitans de Canton'. View of a street in Guangzhou (Canton) and inhabitants of Guangzhou, also includes a small image of a Chinese barber...

Antique bird print titled 'Pic vert-doré (..)'. Old bird print depicting a male golden-green woodpecker and a male fulvous-breasted woodpecker. This print...

Description: Antique print titled 'Bewohner von Nordw: Amerika'. Lithograph of an inhabitant of Northwest America. This print originates from 'Neuen Bildergalerie für die Jugend'. ...

Antique print titled 'White Stork - Newfoundland Dog'. Old print of a white stork and newfoundlander dog. This print originates from 'One Hundred and ...

Antique print titled 'Der Themse-Tunnel'. View of the Thames Tunnel, a tunnel beneath the River Thames in London, connecting Rotherhithe and Wapping. Originates from 'Meyers Univ...

Description: Antique print titled 'Monaco Coast of Genoa'. Rare Tinted lithograph of Monaco. This print originates from 'Sketches at Home and Ab...

Description: Antique print titled 'Old Windsor Locks'. View of Old Windsor Lock, a lock on the River Thames in England on the right bank beside Old Windsor, Berkshire. This print originates from 'Tombleson's Thames' by William Gray...

Description: Antique print titled 'Bray, Bucks'. View of Bray, occasionally Bray on Thames, is a large suburban village and civil parish in the English county of Berkshire. This print originates from 'Tombleson's Thames' by William Gray...

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 ...

Offered is a hand colored stone lithograph from Carl Joseph Brodtmann's Naturhistorische Abbildungen der Saeucethiere, a work authored by Heinrich Rudolf Schinz in Zurich and publish...

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...

French Costumes and Trades – 3 Finely Coloured Prints by R. Bridgens, 1835 This striking set of three finely coloured antique prints captures the vibrant and varied costumes and tra...

French Coastal Life – Fisherwomen of Boulogne, Hand-Coloured Print 1835 Detailed Description: This captivating hand-coloured print from 1835 illustrates a lively and charming scene ...

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...

Original antique engraving depicting the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, one of the world's most renowned opera houses. This finely detailed scene captures the neoclassical façade of La ...

A hand-colored lithograph from John Gould's Birds of Europe, c.1832-1837. John Gould (1804-1881) was a well-known English ornithologist and bird artist, and the most prolific publ...

19th-Century Lithograph of a Rust-Colored Phalanger and Striped Kangaroo This exquisite 19th-century lithograph showcases two fascinating marsupials native to Australia and surrou...

19th-Century Lithograph of a Lioness, Her Cubs, and Their Caretaker This unique 19th-century lithograph depicts an unusual yet tender interaction between a lioness, her young cubs...

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...

19th-Century Lithograph of the Striped, Spotted, and Brown Hyenas in Detail This striking 19th-century lithograph presents three species of hyenas: the beautifully marked hyena (...

19th-Century Lithograph of the Cape Meerkat and Lalande’s Civet Hyena This detailed 19th-century lithograph showcases two intriguing mammal species: the Cape meerkat (De Kaapsche ...

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 a Skunk and European Otter in Exquisite Detail This beautifully executed 19th-century lithograph showcases two remarkable mammals: the skunk (Het stinkd...

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...

19th-Century Lithograph of Collared Peccary, Javanese Skunk, and Nordic Wolverine This detailed 19th-century lithograph features three distinct mammals: the collared peccary (De v...

Moles, Shrews, and Burrowing Mammals from 'The Mammals' Natural History Lithographs Here is a detailed description of the two lithographs, which focus on moles and related species. ...

Title: Rare Antique Natural History Prints Featuring Crustaceans, Marine Life, and Detailed Insects Description: This exquisite set of four original antique prints offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of natural history as illustrated in the 19th century. Published in 1832, these hand-colored engravings are part of Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm’s monumental work "Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte," a series that spanned 25 volumes and showcased the unrivaled craftsmanship of Augsburg’s famed engravers. Each print is a stunning representation of marine life, insects, and their detailed anatomical features, brought to life through the meticulous copperplate engraving technique. The vibrant hand-coloring adds depth and realism, showcasing creatures like lobsters, crabs, and other crustaceans in unparalleled detail. Highlights include an intricate depiction of mantis shrimps and their segmented bodies, as well as antlion larvae set against textural sand environments. These illustrations were not only artistic achievements but also served as scientific documentation during a time when the natural world was being explored and categorized. The engravings' sharp lines and vivid hues reveal the precision and dedication of the artisans involved. The natural history genre remains a beloved subject among collectors, making this set both a beautiful decorative piece and a valuable addition to any antique print collection...

Title: Stunning Antique Natural History Prints: Insects and Life Cycles in Exquisite Detail Description: This set of four original antique prints, published in 1832, offers a capt...

Mill Near The Hague, Engraved by R. Brandard after C. Stanfield, 1833 This steel engraving, titled "Mill Near The Hague," was engraved by R. Brandard after a painting by the renowne...

Title: Maori Dwellings from Tolaga Bay and the Inseln-Bay Description: This engraving presents three traditional Maori dwellings, each showcasing distinctive architectural element...

Title: Indigenous Dwellings from New Holland and New Zealand Description: This engraving presents a fascinating comparative study of indigenous dwellings from two regions: New Hol...

The Corvette Astrolabe in Peril at the Rocks near Legh Island (New Ireland) This engraving depicts the dramatic moment when the French corvette Astrolabe encounters perilous seas ne...

Title: Maori Chiefs and Families from Hiva Oa and Tewaaiti Description: This lithograph, part of the early 19th-century collection documenting indigenous peoples of the Pacific, f...

Scenic Views of Inseln Bay, New Zealand, from the Astrolabe Voyage, circa 1836 This engraving offers two captivating perspectives of Inseln Bay, New Zealand, as seen through the e...

Title: Portraits of Indigenous People of New Zealand Description: This compiled image features detailed lithographic portraits of Ind...

Title: Views of Port Jackson and Seal Hunters' Dwelling in New Holland Description: This lithograph, circa 1836, provides two engaging scenes from New South Wales and New Holland ...

Title: Indigenous People of King George's Harbour and Jervis Bay, New Holland Description: This lithograph, circa 1836, presents two detailed scenes of Indigenous life in New Holl...

Title: Portrait Study of Indigenous People of New Holland Description: This finely detailed lithograph, circa 1836, features a series of portrait studies depicting Indigenous peop...

Title: Sharing Astrolabe Gifts at King George's Harbour, New Holland Description: This evocative lithograph, circa 1836, illustrates a fascinating moment of cultural interaction a...

Title: The Corvette Astrolabe in Peril Near the Cliffs, Tonga-Tabu Description: This striking lithograph, circa 1836, captures a dramatic maritime moment during Dumont d’Urville’s...

This hand-colored lithograph titled *Kilborn's Mills, Stanstead, L.C., Canada & the United States Settlements* depicts a detailed view of the border region between Stanstead, Lower C...

Title: New Government House, Fredericton, N.B. Description : This finely detailed hand-colored lithograph depicts the New Government House in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Designed ...

A set of 4 hand colored birds prints, from 1830. By Comte, Achille Joseph (1802-1866), "Keepsake d´histoire naturelle. Description des oiseaux. Suivie d´un exposé de l art de les pr...

This combined image depicts two lithographs of various small primates, drawn by Carel Christiaan Antony Last for Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's *Volledige Natuurlijke Historie der Zoogdier...

This image presents two lithographs depicting different species of primates, drawn by Carel Christiaan Antony Last and printed by S. de Visser en Zoon in The Hague in 1836. These det...

This lithograph, attributed to Karl Joseph Brodtmann, is an example of his ethnographic work, from the 1835 series. It features two individuals labeled as "Bewoners van Kamtschatka" (Inhabitants of Kamchatka), representing the indigenous people of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s far east. Description: This lithograph depicts two portraits, a woman and a man, identified as residents of Kamchatka, a remote and rugged region in the Russian Far East, inhabited by various indigenous groups, including the Koryaks, Itelmens, and Chukchi. 1. The woman (top) wears a traditional headscarf and a loose-fitting, gathered top...

Wonderful image after Van Dyck Fine Steel engraving. Published by Fisher. Dated 1832 Unframed.

Titled " A Sketch of the Row in Parliment Street," this hand colored print was published in London by Thomas McLean, circa approximately 1830. Drawn by William Heath (1795 to 1840)...

Description of the Print This print, titled "De Arme Kinderen" (The Poor Children), depicts a poignant scene of poverty and hardship. The central figures are a woman and a young boy...

Description of the Print This print, titled "De Orkaan" (The Hurricane), depicts a dramatic scene of a farmer struggling to control his animals amidst a violent storm. The central f...

Description of the Print This print, titled "Italians" (Italiënsen), captures a lively and engaging scene featuring three figures, likely Italian peasants or villagers, engaged in c...

This illustration features a bird labeled "Barbu corbin, adulte," which translates to "Adult Corbin Barbet." Description of the Print: - The bird is perched on a small branch, showc...

Original hand-colored engravings from around 1837. They are from Buffon's "Natural History of Animals" books. The designer of these beautiful illustrations is Édouard Travies (1809-1...

The engraving is an original uncolored print of Adelphi Terrace in London. This type of print would have been created by incising lines into a steel plate, which was then used to transfer ink onto paper. The absence of color means that the viewer's attention is drawn to the intricate lines and shading that depict the scene. The title refers to the subject of the image itself – the row of neoclassical Georgian townhouses located on the River Thames in London, known as the Adelphi Terrace. The Adelphi complex was developed by the Adam brothers in the 1760s and was one of the most fashionable addresses in London during the 18th and 19th centuries. The title of such works is typically a straightforward description of the scene or landmark depicted in the print. The Adelphi Terrace engraving showcases the following details: - **Architectural Accuracy**: The buildings of Adelphi Terrace are rendered with architectural precision, reflecting the neoclassical style of the period. The facades of the townhouses are depicted with their characteristic symmetry, decorative window frames, and grand entryways. - **River Thames Activity**: The foreground features the River Thames, with various boats and barges indicative of the river traffic of the time, which was essential for commerce and transportation. - **Vignettes of Daily Life**: Small figures can often be seen in such engravings, giving a glimpse into the everyday life of the era, with individuals possibly depicted walking along the terrace or engaging in activities on the riverbanks. - **Sky and Atmosphere**: The sky might be rendered with careful cross-hatching to give an impression of the weather and time of day, contributing to the overall mood of the scene. - **Border Artwork**: The borders are adorned with ornate designs, possibly elements of the Gothic Revival style popular at the time, which include floral patterns, ribbons, and cherubic figures or allegorical motifs. - **Attention to Detail**: The artist would have paid close attention to details such as the texture of the water, the foliage of any trees, and the play of light and shadow on the buildings and the landscape. Such uncolored engravings...

An antique steel line engraving depicting "Nottingham, and Its Environs," created by Thomas Allom in 1836. The scene portrays Nottingham and the Trent river, with a focus on ploughme...

Great image of a flying lemur 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...

Antique bird print titled 'Sylvia Hippolais - Sylvia Icterina'. Old bird print showing the willow wren and icterine warbler. This print originates from 'Iconografia della fauna itali...

Antique bird print titled 'Fork-Tailed Storm-Petrel & Common Storm-Petrel'. Old bird print depicting the Fork-Tailed Storm-Petrel and Common Storm-Petrel. This print originates f...

Antique bird print titled 'Dottrel'. Old bird print depicting the dotterel bird. This print originates from 'Birds of Europe' by J. Gould (1832-1837). Artists and Engravers: J...