1880s Prints

Title: Intricately Patterned Decorative Plate with Central Figure – Plate I from Section VII of G. A. Audsley’s Decorative Art Series Description: Plate I from Section VII of G. A...

Title: Portrait in Golden Frame – Plate III from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s Decorative Collection Description: Plate III from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s decorative art series ...

Title: Masterfully Crafted Tsuba with Narrative and Symbolic Motifs – Plate XVII from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s Decorative Art Series Description: Plate XVII from Section VI of ...

Title: Ornamental Vases with Narrative Scenes – Plate X from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s Decorative Art Series Description: Plate X from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s renowned dec...

Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Fragments from Abbeville, Lucca, Venice and Pisa Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, circa 1880...

Title: Decorative Plate with Twin Dragons and Flaming Pearl – Plate XII from Section VII Description: This extraordinary print, Plate XII from Section VII of G. A. Audsley's artisti...

Great image of a Rook Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original color Publi...

Great image of a Tree Sparrow Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original colo...

Great image of a Twite Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original color Publ...

Wonderful gothic architectural print. Cathedral of Salisbury and Rouen Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published circa 1880 On wove quality...

Title: Statues of Guardian Deities – Plate VIII, Section VIII Description: This monochrome lithograph showcases two dynamic and imposing statues of traditional Japanese guardian dei...

Title: Ornate Japanese Sculpture Depicting Mythological and Folkloric Figures – Plate V, Section VIII Description: This intricate lithograph features a Japanese sculpture of extraor...

Title: Japanese Figurines Illustrating Mythological, Ceremonial, and Everyday Scenes – Plate IV, Section VIII Description: This lithograph from Plate IV, Section VIII, showcases two...

Scenes of Victorian Melbourne: Government House and Land Sale, 1889 This hand-colored wood engraving, published in *The Illustrated London News* on January 5, 1889, captures two v...

Title: Ornamental Elegance – Floral Motif Long-Neck Vase, Plate III from Section VII of G. A. Audsley’s Decorative Art Series Description: Plate III from Section VII of G. A. Auds...

Title: Cranes and Blossoms in an Ornamental Scene – Plate XV from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s Decorative Art Series Description: Plate XV from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s exquis...

Title: Japanese Figurines Depicting Warriors, Deities, and Everyday Scenes – Plate III, Section VIII Description: This lithograph from Plate III, Section VIII, presents two rows of ...

Title: Rooster on an Ornamental Drum – Plate II from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s Decorative Masterpieces Description: This remarkable chromolithograph, Plate II from Section VI of...

Title: Ornamental Elegance with Rustic Charm – Plate VII from G. A. Audsley’s Japanese-Inspired Chromolithographic Series Description: Plate VII from Section V of G. A. Audsley’s co...

Title: Decorative Japanese Vase with Intricate Patterns – Plate VII from Section VII Description: This monochromatic print, Plate VII from Section VII of G. A. Audsley’s iconic wo...

Grotesque Fantasies with a Japanese Influence – Plate III from G. A. Audsley’s Chromolithographic Series Description: This extraordinary chromolithograph, directed by the esteemed G...

The images are botanical illustrations from "Les Plantes à Feuillage Coloré," published in Paris in 1880 with J. Rothschild as the editor. These prints are characteristic of the peri...

Title: "Intricate Greek Artistry: Architectural and Decorative Elegance" The prints showcase a variety of Greek artistic expressions focused on architectur...

This antique print, titled *La Kermesse à Middelbourg*, depicts a bustling fairground in Middelburg, the Netherlands. It was created in 1882 as part of the publication *La Hollande à...

This lithograph depicts a fashionable woman from 1889, adorned in a sophisticated gown that reflects the trends of the late Victorian era. The dress features a structured bodice with...

Great image of a Red-throated Pipit Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Origina...

This lithograph illustrates two women dressed in fashionable attire from 1889, showcasing the diversity of styles and designs that characterized the late Victorian era. The women are...

This lithograph features a fashionably dressed woman from 1889, epitomizing the style of the late Victorian era. The woman is depicted wearing a tailored gown with a high collar and ...

These prints, titled "Artistic Adventures in North Wales: The Graphic Summer Number, 1881," offer a whimsical and humorous depiction of various scenes and characters from North Wales...

Great image of a Long-tailed Tit Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original c...

This hand-colored woodcut engraving titled "Tahiti — Pointe de Faré-Uté" is from "La France Illustrée" by V.-A. Malte-Brun. It depicts a scene at the Pointe de Faré-Uté in Tahiti, wi...

Title: "Arabic Artistic Brilliance in Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornament Treasury" Description of the Prints: These images are from "Der Ornamentenschatz," a guide to decorative styles from ...

Experience a captivating glimpse into the world of 19th-century ethnography with the "Grecian Race", an antique print from Blackie's Comprehensive Atlas and Geography, circa 1882. This stunning color lithographic print unveils the intricate nuances of cultural diversity through detailed portrayal of Greek individuals, showcasing their distinctive attire, customs, and features. Fine antique colour print...

This hand-colored woodcut engraving, titled "Rade de Taïti" (Tahiti Harbor), is from "La France Illustrée" by V.-A. Malte-Brun, similar to the previous print. It depicts a scene in t...

Title: "Classic Greek and Roman Designs from Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornament Treasury" These images are from "Der Ornamentenschatz," a pattern book by H. Dolmetsch, published in 1887 by J...

This lithograph showcases a fashionable woman from 1889, dressed in an elegant day dress that reflects the refined style of the late Victorian era. The gown is made from a light fabr...

"Romanesque Manuscript and Mural Art from Ornamentenschatz, 1887" Description: These vibrant prints by H. Dolmetsch are part of "Ornamentenschatz," published by Verlag J. Hoffmann,...

This illustration is a caricature of Mr. Walter Goodall George, depicted in Vanity Fair magazine under the "Men of the Day" series (No. 315), published on October 25, 1884. Walter ...

Antique print, untitled. Wonderful allegorical antique hand colored engraving depicting the celebrations of the British victories in America at the conclusion of the French & Indian ...

Great image of an Aquatic Warbler Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original ...

This lithograph presents an elegant fashion illustration from the late 19th century, specifically from the year 1889. The image depicts a woman standing in a formal gown, characteriz...

This lithograph presents a fashionable woman from 1889, dressed in a sophisticated and intricate gown that exemplifies the elegance of late Victorian fashion. The dress features a da...

Great image of a Shore Lark Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original color ...

Great image of a Wall Creeper Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original colo...

Great image of a Chough Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original color Pub...

Great image of a Scarlet Bullfinch Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Original...

The three prints from "Les Plantes A Feuillage Colore Tome Second" feature illustrations of plants with distinctive and colorful foliage, a characteristic focus of the publication. H...

The decorative original antique prints are the second volume of "Les Plantes à Feuillage Coloré", published in Paris in 1880 by J. Rothschild, editor. These images are finely detaile...

The original antique prints are from "Les Plantes à Feuillage Coloré" (Plants with Colored Foliage), Tome Second, which reflects the 19th-century European fascination with botany and...

Antique Hand-Colored Japanese Lithograph: Mother, Child, and Dog Scene This charming antique lithograph depicts a peaceful domestic scene of a Japanes...

This is an original antique lithograph of a Japanese woman, likely from the Meiji period (1868-1912), as suggested by the style of the kimono and hair accessories. The print shows a ...

This caricature from Vanity Fair, published on August 22, 1901, features Sir Godfrey Yeatman Lagden, the British Resident Commissioner of Basutoland, which is now known as Lesotho. T...

Panoramic View of Venice from St. Mark’s Campanile, Featuring the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute – By P. Salviati, 19th Century This photograph depicts a panoramic view of Ven...

Title: On the Southern Route, From San Francisco to New York - Published in *The Graphic*, October 1, 1887 This hand-colored wood engraving, published on October 1, 1883, in The Graphic, a British illustrated newspaper, depicts various scenes from the "Southern Route" that travelers took from San Francisco to New York. The engraving is divided into multiple vignettes, each showcasing different aspects of life in the American West during the late 19th century. - Top Left: A scene in a Western town, showing cowboys on horseback outside a saloon and others interacting with their environment, illustrating the rugged lifestyle of the frontier towns. - Top Right: A view of a Mexican house at Fort Yuma, Arizona, providing a glimpse into the architectural styles and interactions between locals in the region. - Middle: A street scene in Dodge City, Colorado, emphasizing the vibrant social life of the Western town, with cowboys gathered outside a saloon and horses tethered...

This hand-colored woodcut engraving is from "La France Illustrée" by **V.-A. Malte-Brun, a well-known geographical and historical series that focused on various regions and colonies ...

These prints from the Italian Renaissance exhibit detailed artistic designs across various mediums. Maker and Publication: These prints were designed by Friedrich Hottenroth and included in the compilation titled "Historische Bilderbogen," published in 1884. The work aimed to document and celebrate the richness of European decorative arts, with a particular focus on the Italian Renaissance period. Attractiveness and Decorative Appeal: The prints are particularly attractive due to their: Detail and Precision: Each print exhibits a high level of detail, from the individual brush strokes in paintings to the tiny tesserae in mosaics. Variety and Richness: The wide array of themes and techniques represented provides a comprehensive glimpse into Renaissance artistry. Color and Design: The vibrant colors and structured designs in the colored prints contrast beautifully with the intricate line work of the black and white engravings, making each piece striking and aesthetically appealing. Cultural and Historical Value: These prints not only serve as beautiful decorative pieces but also offer insight into the cultural and artistic norms of the Renaissance, reflecting the period’s philosophy, mythology, and artistic innovation. The prints in detail: 1. Majolica Painting (First Image): This print features a central medallion surrounded by ornate borders, showcasing intricate majolica pottery designs. The imagery includes classical motifs, such as vases and mythical creatures, set against a vividly colored backdrop that highlights the vibrant glazes typical of majolica ware. 2. Sculptural and Bronze Ornaments (Second Image): This print presents a series of relief sculptures and bronze ornaments. The detailed engravings depict lush vegetation, mythological figures, and ornamental designs, showcasing the high craftsmanship in marble and bronze works from the Renaissance. 3. Wall and Ceiling Paintings (Third Image): The image displays vibrant frescoes used in wall and ceiling decorations, featuring allegorical and mythological scenes. The use of bold colors and intricate designs exemplifies the elaborate narrative style of Renaissance fresco painting. Each of these prints illustrates the diversity and richness of Italian Renaissance art, emphasizing the era's dedication to beauty and detail in both functional and decorative contexts. These works capture the essence of Renaissance artistry, making them not only valuable for historical study but also highly sought after for their aesthetic appeal in today's art and design sectors. When searching for prints like these that showcase Italian Renaissance designs, people typically use the following keywords: 1. **Italian Renaissance Prints** 2. **Historical Art Reproductions** 3. **Renaissance Decorative Arts** 4. **Majolica Pottery Art** 5. **Renaissance Sculpture Prints** 6. **Antique Art Prints...

These chromolithographs were published in the "Revue Horticole" where they showcase an exquisite level of detail and vibrant color, typical of high-quality chromolithographic printin...

Great image of a Melodious Willow Warbler Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. O...

Title: "Vibrant Chinese Patterns from Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornamental Treasury" These images are from "Der Ornamentenschatz," a comprehensive pattern book ...

Title: "Italian Renaissance Ceiling Paintings from Ornamentenschatz, 1887" Description: This exquisite print, crafted by H. Dolmetsch and featured in "Ornamentenschatz," published ...