1850s Prints

The Old Graben in Vienna – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving, 1853 A charming original 19th-century hand-colored engraving depicting Die alte Graben-Ecke in Wien (“The Old Graben ...

Fort Vancouver, Washington Territory, U.S. Railroad Survey View – ca.1850 This historically important 19th-century print titled Fort Vancouver, W.T. presents a detailed panoramic vi...

Title: 1855 Grand Cavalcade – Hans von Hallwyl and His Household Banner Description: This elegant hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithographed by Kümmerly and Wi...

Charleston Harbor, South Carolina – American Port View, Sailing Ships, c.1850 Description: This refined mid-19th-century engraving presents a tranquil harbor view of Charleston, Sou...

Antique engraving of a state prison in Sicily by Zeyer & French, c.1840–1860 This dramatic antique engraving presents a coastal view of a state prison in Sicily, titled in German “...

Title: Spectacular View of Valley La Cuesta, Rio Pecos - 19th Century Lithograph Description: This breathtaking lithograph captures the scenic beauty of the Valley of La Cuesta al...

Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Wild Mustard and Charlock, Calwer, 1854 Description: This beautifully detailed botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s *Deutschlands ...

Rembrandt at the Easel – Hand-Colored Lithograph by W.F. Hoevenaar, Utrecht, c.1850 A beautifully hand-colored 19th-century lithograph depicting the legendary Dutch master Rembrandt...

Great map of Kent Original colour By J & C Walker Published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown & Co. 1851 Unframed.

Title: Tinted Lithograph of a Herd of Bison Near Lake Jessie, 1856 Description: This striking lithograph, "Herd of Bison Near Lake Jessie," offers a sweeping view of the American...

Declaration of Independence Signatures Facsimile – Binns Engraving, 1820s This antique facsimile presents the signatures of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1...

Antique Engraving of the Erie Canal and Little Falls on the River Mohawk, c. 1850 This antique engraving presents a striking scene of the Erie Canal and the Little Falls on the Rive...

Title: Snow-Capped San Francisco Mountain in the Heart of Arizona Description: This exquisite lithograph captures the serene beauty of San Francisco Mountain, a prominent peak locat...

Botanical Illustration of Persian Iris: Iris persica from Iran This lithograph depicts the Iris persica, commonly known as the Persian Iris. Native to Iran (Persia), this species of...

Botanical Illustration of Little Kurrajong: Brachychiton bidwillii This lithograph features the Brachychiton bidwillii, commonly known as the Little Kurrajong. Native to Australia, this small tree or shrub is appreciated for its stunning red or pink bell-shaped flowers and large, lobed leaves. The illustration captures the plant's unique floral structure and the texture of its leaves, alongside detailed depictions of its reproductive parts, highlighting the botanical intricacies of the species. This artwork is part of the renowned botanical series "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe," created by Louis van Houtte, a prominent Belgian horticulturist in the 19th century. Van Houtte's works are celebrated for their scientific accuracy and artistic quality, making significant contributions to the understanding and appreciation of global plant diversity. The lithograph employs hand-coloring, a technique that was commonly used during the period to achieve vivid, lifelike representations of plants. The condition of this print is well-preserved, showing vibrant colors and fine details, with minor signs of aging such as slight foxing, which is typical of antique botanical illustrations...

Title: "South African Family Gathering: A Glimpse into 1852 Tribal Life" Description: This evocative print, titled "South African Family Gathering," is a remarkable piece from the "...

"Pleasures of Winter" Maintains the appropriate markings along with "New York, Published by N. Currier 152 Nassau Street. (The firm was located here in lower Manhattan from 1837-1872) The lithograph portrays a woman leaving her stately home with her two children, being escorted by two drivers to ride in a double seated horse drawn sleigh. In the background is a snowy field with other houses and a loaded horse drawn timber sleigh. In addition to the Amon Carter Museum in Dallas, an example of "Pleasures of Winter" is in: The Library of Congress The Springfield Museum (Massachusetts) Gift of Lenore and Sydney Alpert) Metropolitan Museum of Art (Gift of Colgate 1962) Museum of Fine Arts Boston (Donated by Lee M. Friedman) Dimensions: actual= 16 1/2" h x 23 13/16" w matte= 19 1/2" h x 25 1/4" w folio= 21 9/16" h x 27 1/2" w with frame= 26 1/4" h x 32 1/4" w frame= 1 1/4" burl bird's eye maple It is in very good all original condition; and housed and professionally mounted in a fine quality and attractive bird's eye maple wooden frame with preservation backing and frontal protective glass (important when dealing with 170 year old lithographs); it is the rare and desirable Currier large folio sheet example in fine original color. There is minor foxing and a tideline upper center (see images). The larger folios are more rare because they appealed to the wealthier sector of the population and were more expensive, thus fewer were made, albeit, knowing their more discerning customer base, there was more attention given to detail; hand coloring, and quality for example. This example has been framed and housed in museum quality conservation backing for over 80 years. I have had it professionally taken apart and I inspected the folio visually, and examined it with a black light and loop; as a result, I guarantee and can attest to the accuracy of my description of the lithograph. I then had the folio professionally remounted in it's original frame with an upgraded preservation backing (see images of original folios out of frame and for confirmation of inspection). This lithograph has no tears, no touch up paint, and no glued or taped repairs. This is one of the four iconic and highly desirable set of lithographs made by Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) dated 1855 from the American Country Life series. They are named; Spring "May Morning"; Summer "Summer Evening"; Fall ""October Afternoon"; and Winter "Pleasures of Winter". The lithograph was produced from the painting of well known artist Frances (Fanny) Flora (Bond Palmer (1812-1876). She painted typical American scenes of daily American life that were used by Currier for years to come. She was an accomplished artist by the time she migrated to the United States from England, and Currier commissioned her to do the country scenes for this series. Each of the original images are toned lithographs with applied hand painted watercolor. The lithograph reflects an affluent life style, showcasing grandiose homes and glamorizing the rural way of living as urban areas became more densely populated with the tidal wave and arrival of immigrants. Nathaniel Currier began his lithograph business in 1835 with hand colored images portraying outdoor panoramic, historical, pastoral, and landmark scenes and events, with which the middle class and the wealthy sought to decorate their houses. James Ives (1824-1895) was his accountant) and would join him later in 1857 to help run the business. The hand painted lithograph is embellished with script text in the bottom margin of the folio "Entered according to art of congress in the year 1855 by N. Currier in the clerk's office of the southern district of N.Y." "F.F Palmer...

Dirk Sweelinck – Dutch Baroque Organist and Composer, 19th-Century Lithograph This richly detailed 19th-century hand-colored lithograph presents Dirk Janszoon Sweelinck, one of the...

Antique Engraving of the Military School at West Point, NY, c. 1850 This antique engraving beautifully depicts the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point, New York...

This hand-colored lithograph features *Laelia stelzneriana*, an orchid native to Brazil, and is part of Louis van Houtte’s *Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe*, published be...

Large-Flowered Pansies Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This vibrant botanical illustration showcases various cultivars of large-flowered pansies (Viola tric...

Title: 1855 Grand Procession – Wilhelm Herter von Strasburg and the Lords of Bohemia Description: This splendid hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithographed by K...

Title: 1855 Swiss Procession – Hans von Breitenlandenberg and the Zurich Banner Description: This impressive hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithographed by Kümm...

Historic Engraving of Newburgh, NY with Hudson River View, c. 1850 This antique engraving beautifully captures a mid-19th-century view of Newburgh, New York, nestled along the sceni...

March of the Confederates – The United Cantons and Their Proud Banners, 1855 This vibrant hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithographed by Kümmerly and Wittmer, is...

Stunning Map of Scotland that will look beautiful in any setting framed on the wall. Description: Large Antique map titled 'Scotland with its Islands, drawn from the Topographical surveys...

Antique costume print titled 'Femme de Puebla'. Old print depicting a woman from Puebla, Mexico. This print originates from 'Costumes Moderne (Musée de Costumes). Artists and...

Texas Nightshade Botanical Illustration by Louis van Houtte, 19th Century This botanical illustration features *Solanum texanum*, commonly known as Texas Nightshade, a plant recogni...

Antique map titled Carte de la côte Nord de Java. Early French nautical chart of the northern coast of the island of Java, Indonesia. It includes Ci...

Two images on one sheet depicting ruins in Mexico. This print originates from 'Die Kunstwerke vom Alterthum bis auf die Gegenwart, oder, Wegweiser durch das ganze Gebiet der bild...

This image is an intricate frontispiece from a book by Jacques Barozzi de Vignole, known as Vignola, an influential 16th-century Italian architect who was one of the great architect ...

Scenic Depiction of Bear’s Teeth at the Missouri River - Gateway to the Rockies This lithograph captures the dramatic landscape of Bear’s Teeth, a striking rock formation along th...

Title: "Graceful Ducks by the Water: An 1857 Avian Portrait" Description: This elegant print, titled "Graceful Ducks by the Water," is a beautiful piece from the "Book of Worlds," p...

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Great image by Heinrich Leutemann From the Reynard The Fox series Fine steel engraving Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

This is a beautiful lithograph depicting the ruins of Rochester Castle, a historically significant site located in Rochester, Kent, England. The image is titled "Ruines du Chateau de Rochester," indicating its focus on the castle's dramatic ruins. The lithograph features a serene pastoral scene with a person and a dog in the foreground, resting beside sheaves of wheat, emphasizing the peacefulness of the rural setting amidst the grandeur of the medieval ruins. The artist has skillfully captured the texture of the ancient stones and the lush greenery, giving the viewer a sense of both the historical importance and the romantic allure of such ruins. The detailed rendering of the castle, along with the soft...

Triumphal March – Caspar von Hertenstein Leading the Lucerne Regiment This grand hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithographed by Kümmerly and Wittmer, is part of ...

Title: Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Sunflower and Linden Tree, Calwer, 1854 This vibrant botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s Deutschlands Technische Pflanzen ...

Great image after Raphael Fine steel engraving Published by Fisher circa 1850 Unframed.

Antique map titled 'Map of the Kingdom of Hanover, with the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg, the principalities of Lippe Detmold and Schauenburg Lippe (..)'. Map of Northern Germany inclu...

Jan Steen – Dutch Genre Painter at Work, 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph features Jan Steen, one of the most beloved painters of the D...

Title: Teton Valley - Tinted Lithograph from the Pacific Railroad Survey, 1856 Description: This beautiful lithograph, "Teton Valley," offers a panoramic view of the scenic valley...

Antique print titled 'Elisabeth Kulmann'. Portrait of Elisabeth Kulmann, after a bust by Paolo Catozzi. Elisabeth Kulmann was a Russian-born poet and translator who worked in Russian, German and Italian. This print originates from 'Meyers Konversations-Lexikon' published circa 1850. Kulmann was born in the Russian Empire, where she and her family lived on Vasilyevsky Island in St. Petersburg. As a child, Kulman showed phenomenal philological abilities, learning ancient and modern languages under the direction of Karl Grosgeynrikh. She achieved fluency in 11 languages. Kulman wrote over 1,000 poems before her death at age 17. Robert Schumann considered her a wunderkind and set some of her poems to music including "Mailied" ["May Song"] and "An den Abendstern" ["To the Evening Star"]. Kulman was buried in the Smolensky Cemetery in St. Petersburg, in a tomb bearing a carving by Alexander Triscorni - a marble sculpture of a girl on a bed of roses. The monument bears inscriptions in several languages, including Latin: Prima Russicarum operam dedit idiomati graeco, undecim novit linguas, loquebatur octo, quamquam puella poetria eminens (The first Russian young girl, who knew the Greek language, and learned eleven languages, spoken in eight, and was an excellent poet). In the 1930s, the Soviet authorities moved Kulman's remains to the Tikhvin Cemetery in the Alexander Nevsky...

Title: 1855 Swiss Victory Parade – Captured Burgundian Cannons in Triumphal Procession Description: This exquisite hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithographed ...

Title: Scenic View of Butte de Morale - A Stunning 19th-Century Expedition Print Description: This lithograph captures the enchanting landscape of Butte de Morale, a serene and ve...

Nicolaas Tulp Performing a Dissection – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph This 19th-century hand-colored lithograph portrays Nicolaas Pietersz. Tulp, a prominent Dutch physician,...

Great image after Domenichino Fine steel engraving Published circa 1850 Unframed. Free shipping

Antique print titled 'Der leere Krug - The Emppty Jug'. Original antique print of a man staring into an empty jug. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1850. Arti...

Title: 1855 Regal Cavalcade – Duke René of Lorraine and the Counts of Thierstein and Oettingen Description: This striking hand-colored lithograph, created by H. Jenny and lithog...

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...