1870s Prints

Title: Haunting Elegance – 19th-Century Gothic Lithograph of Ghostly Apparitions This evocative lithograph captures a mesmerizing Gothic scene filled with mystery and supernatural...

The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Newerkerque. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, p...

A Street Scene in the Chinese Quarter of San Francisco- Published in The Days' Doings, November 26, 1870. Description: This hand-colored engraving, published in *The Days' Doings* on November 26, 1870, presents a vibrant and detailed view of daily life in the Chinese Quarter (Chinatown) of San Francisco during the late 19th century. The scene captures the bustling atmosphere of a narrow street, lined with wooden buildings, hanging laundry, and small businesses serving the local Chinese community. The foreground features a man carrying two large baskets of produce, balanced on a pole over his shoulders. Behind him, people are seen engaging in various activities—gathering in groups, walking along the street, and conversing on balconies. A wooden sign reading "Tong Wo Doctor" can be seen on the left, advertising a local Chinese medicine shop, while another sign for "Sam Lee, Sam Sing" is displayed above a bridge-like structure connecting two buildings. The narrow street, laundry lines, and multi-story wooden buildings with balconies give the scene a distinctly urban and immigrant quarter feel, reflecting the growing Chinese immigrant community in San Francisco during this time. The engraving captures both the vibrant energy of this neighborhood and the cultural exchanges occurring in the rapidly expanding city. About the Publication and Technique: *The Days' Doings* was a weekly illustrated newspaper that ran from 1870 to 1879, known for its sensationalist coverage of crime, scandals, and interesting stories from both America and Europe. It often depicted lively scenes from everyday life, such as this portrayal of San Francisco’s Chinatown, providing its audience with visual glimpses into different facets of society. The engraving is produced using a wood engraving technique, where an image is carved into a block of wood for printing. Afterward, the image was hand-colored to add vibrancy to the bustling street scene. These prints were then mass-produced and circulated widely through publications like *The Days' Doings*. --- Keywords: San Francisco Chinatown 1870, Chinese Quarter San Francisco, *The Days' Doings* November 26, 1870, Chinese immigrant life 19th century, hand-colored wood engraving, Chinatown street scene engraving, Tong Wo Doctor, Sam Lee Sam Sing, 19th-century San Francisco prints...

Title: "Photograph of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Late 19th Century" This photograph shows the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy, one of the world’s oldest...

Lao and Burmese Peoples – Lithograph from French Indochina Exploration (1873) This lithograph, part of Francis Garnier’s *Voyage d'exploration en Indo-Chine,* depicts Laotians and B...

The plant illustrated in the print is Cyrtanthus obliquus, commonly known as the Fire Lily or Oblique Cyrtanthus. Description of Cyrtanthus obliquus: - Botanical Characteristics: Th...

These illustrations, executed with precision and rich coloration, are fine examples of chromolithography, a technique popular in the 19th century for its ability to produce vivid, mu...

Title: The International Rifle Match Between American and Irish Teams, Dollymount, 1875 Description: This vibrant 1875 illustration, taken from the *Illustrated London News*, depict...

Great image of The Battle of Hopton Heath Fine steel engraving after G.Cattermole Published by Mackenzie C.1870 Unframed. The size given is the paper size

Title: A Coastal View with Historic Architecture – 19th-Century Hand-Colored Lithograph Description: This finely detailed 19th-century hand-colored lithograph captures a scenic co...

The image displays a collection of four chromolithographs depicting various plant species. These illustrations are characterized by their botanical accuracy and aesthetic appeal, typ...

The Pont des Arts, also known as the "Bridge of the Arts", is a historic pedestrian bridge in Paris that spans the River Seine. It connects the Institut de France on the left bank wi...

Title: "Late 19th-Century Photograph of Milan Cathedral by Edizioni Brogi" This photograph depicts the Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano), one of the largest and most iconic Gothic c...

The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Napoléon III. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, ...

"Elegant Flora: A Showcase of Bessera, Lisianthus, Masdevallia, and Ceratostema" This title emphasizes the elegance and distinctive characteristics of each species, enhancing the bo...

The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Bernier. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, publi...

The two prints are from Louis Van Houtte's "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe" and illustrate two different species: 1. Sophronitis coccinea: - Latin Name: Sophronitis ...

A hand-colored topographical map of New Jersey’s Hudson, Union and Essex Counties from the Atlas of New Jersey by F.W. Beers, published in 1872. sight 15 by 22½ inches frame 20 by...

Title: *Our Artist in the United States – VIII. Pittsburg* Published in *The Graphic*, December 2, 1876. This hand-colored engraving was published in The Graphic on December 2, 1...

The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Prince Napoléon-Jérôme Bonaparte. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates b...

The botanical print depicts Dircaea blashii (sometimes labeled as Dircaea or Dirca), a unique flowering plant known for its distinctive, red, tube-shaped flowers which are grouped in...

Great image of The Battle of Naseby Fine steel engraving after G.Cattermole Published by Mackenzie C.1870 Unframed. The size given is the paper size

The original antique botanical illustration depicts two varieties of Zea mays, commonly known as corn or maize. This artwork showcases the diversity within this staple crop, featuring both a deep red and a classic golden yellow variety. The maker of this print, Louis Van Houtte, was instrumental in producing "Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe." Van Houtte was renowned for his detailed and vibrant botanical prints, which were produced through the method of chromolithography—a pioneering print technique of that era which allowed for the rich and precise reproduction of colors. About Louis Van Houtte: - Career and Contributions: Louis Van Houtte was a Belgian horticulturist, botanist, and publisher who operated one of the largest nurseries of the time. His nursery specialized in exotic plants, and he was known for his expertise in botany and keen business acumen. - Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l'Europe: This was one of the most prominent works in botanical literature in the 19th century, illustrating thousands of plants. Van Houtte employed several talented artists to create detailed illustrations of plants cultivated in his nursery, as well as other notable specimens from around the world. - Legacy and Influence: Van Houtte's work had a significant impact on the dissemination of botanical knowledge and the popularization of horticulture in Europe and beyond. His meticulous attention to the accuracy and aesthetics of plant illustrations set...

This is an antique Japanese lithograph depicting a Buddhist monk or a high-ranking religious figure, seated in traditional robes. The monk is dress...

Great image of a savi's warbler Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph with original hand color. Published,...

This print is labeled as the Interior View of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, and it was also engraved by J. C. Griffiths, as seen in the lower right corner. The engraving portrays the...

The two prints depict vibrant and distinctively shaped flowers, rendered with the meticulous detail characteristic of chromolithography from the 19th century. Here’s a description of...

The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring De Failly. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, pub...

The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Schneider. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, pub...

The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Princess Mathilde. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Ha...

La Ménagerie Impériale: Le Musée des Empaillés 1. **Le Boa** (Prétention - Servilité) 2. **Le Rat d'Église** (Dévotion - Hypocrisie) 3. **Le Hibou** (Sagesse - Prudence) 4. **La Pie...

The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Chevreau. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, publ...

The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Fleury. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, publis...

The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Eugène Rouher. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol,...

The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring the imperial heir, Napoléon Eugène, the Prince Imperial. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colo...

The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Maupas. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, publis...

The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Newerkerque. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the artist Hadol, p...

The print titled "La Ménagerie Impériale" is a satirical caricature featuring Prince Pierre Bonaparte. It is part of a series composed of 31 hand-colored lithograph plates by the art...

The image displays a collection of two chromolithographs depicting various plant species. These illustrations are characterized by their botanical accuracy and aesthetic appeal, typi...

The engravings presented here are exquisite botanical illustrations from the 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles', an authoritative work published in Brussels in 1845 und...

View of the sugar factory in Pangka Pangka sugar factory (Tegal residence, Java, Indonesia) Original title in Dutch: "Gezicht op de suikerfabriek in Pangka Suiker fabriek Pangka (re...

Bolla di trasporto marittimo su carta del 15 ottobre 1873, da Genova a Cagliari della ditta Zucoli Sturla & C. incaricata di caricare mercanzie a bordo del brigantino Marin Faliero v...

The map shows the route of the 1875 exploration led by Ernest Giles from Beltana Station in South Australia to the city of Perth in Western Australia. This was Giles' fourth and most...

The image displays a collection of three chromolithographs depicting various plant species. These illustrations are characterized by their botanical accuracy and aesthetic appeal, ty...

Antique print titled 'The International Exhibition Building'. The Sydney International Exhibition opened in the autumn of 1879, but it wasn't really universal and therefore not officially recognised by the Bureau of International Expositions. Melbourne decided to start their exhibition shortly after the one in Sydney, so the participants could transport their exhibits during the winter of 1880. After the exhibitions many of the exhibits were selected to be at display in the Technological, Industrial and Sanitary Museum (now the Powerhouse Museum). The Garden Palace...

View of Srigonjo Bay on the south coast of Java (Indonesia) Original title in Dutch: "De baai Srigonjo aan de zuidkust van Java" One of a serie of twenty-four chromolithographs, fi...

Kwan-Ko-Dzu-Setsu. Notice historique et descriptive sur les arts et industries japonais. Art Céramique. Première (-cinquième) partie. Published by Tokyo & Yokohama, H. Ahrens & Co...

Antique print Indonesia titled 'Fort en Dorp Pedir, ten oosten van de hoofdstad Atchin gelegen'. Antique print depicting a scene in Indonesia. Originates from 'De Oorlog tusschen Ned...

Antique print titled 'Missigit in Kampong Djawa'. Antique print depicting a scene in Indonesia. Originates from 'De Oorlog tusschen Nederland en Atchin' by G.L. Klepper. Artis...

Antique costume print including many different costumes including costumes of Austria, Tyrol, France, Italy and others. This print originates from 'Blätter für Kostümkunde. Historisc...

Antique costume print titled 'Oesterreich. Salzkammergut'. Old print showing the costumes of Austria, region Salzkammergut. This print originates from 'Deutsche Volkstrachten. Or...

Antique bird print titled 'Eutrygon Terrestris'. Old bird print depicting the Papuan Ground-Pigeon. This print originates from Gould's 'Birds of New Guinea'. Artists and Engraver...

Presented is a hand-colored engraving of “Johnson's New Chart of National Emblems.” This print was created for “Johnson's New Illustrated Family Atlas of the World,” published by A.J...

Pair of American botanical chromolithographic prints from “The Ferns of North America” by Daniel Cady Eaton, published by S.E. Cassino. Mounted on eight ply archival mat and framed i...

Title: Alpine Botanical Lithograph Pair of Arctic Bramble and Spring Gentian Description: This exquisite pair of botanical lithographs, published in 1874 by George Bell and Sons in ...

Landscape near Probolinggo with Smoking Volcano – Java Lithograph, Published 1872 This scenic and historically rich chromolithograph presents a dynamic landscape near Probolinggo in...

Title: Antique Botanical Triptych with Erythronium Americanum and Bellflower c1870 Description: This exquisite botanical triptych features three finely detailed chromolithographs fr...

Pyrenean Oxytrope and Spring Sandwort, hand-coloured botanical print, 1874 This delicate hand-coloured lithograph from 1874 features two alpine plant species: Oxytropis pyrenaica ...

Coloured print of the bay of Naples in maple frame. Circa 1870 H 64cm x W 77cm x D 4cm

Title: L'Ouvrier (The Worker) by Eugène Henri Millet, Published by Alfred Cadart (1873) Description: This etching, titled *L'Ouvrier* (The Worker), was created by Eugène Henri Mille...