Early 19th Century Prints

Set of five antique prints illustrating various professions in China including a money changer, a beggar, a carpenter, a lantern painter and a snake catcher. These prints originate from 'Gebräuche und Kleidungen der Chinesen dargestellt in bunten Gemälden von dem Mahler Pu-Qúa in Canton als Zusatz zu Macartneys und Van Braams...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Turtles and Tortoises, Amphibien XXXVII, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving depicts a variety of turtles and tortoises, highl...

Antique horse print titled 'Plate 5th Courage, dedicated by permission to his most Gracious Majesty George the Fourth (..)'. Artists and Engravers: In 1827, British artist Henry Barnard Chalon (1770-1849), designed and lithographed a portfolio of six prints illustrating the “passions” of horses. Chalon had been appointed animal painter to the Duchess of York...

A rare and exquisite set of two original hand-colored antique prints, created using etching or steel engraving techniques, from the Works of Cuvier and Lacépède. These detailed scien...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Frogs and Amphibians, Amphibien VIII, c.1800 Description; This original handcolored copperplate engraving features three detailed depictions of fr...

"London, E. Orme, (1813). Hand-Coloured Aquatint 'American Anecdote Wolves & Boy' by Dubourg, Merke & Howitt, from 'Foreign Field Sports'" Description: This detailed hand-coloured a...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Lizards and Newts, Amphibien XIII, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving features four species of reptiles and amphibians, showc...

"London, E. Orme, (1813). Hand-Coloured Aquatint 'Hog Hunters in India Going Out No.1' by Dubourg, Merke & Howitt, from 'Foreign Field Sports'" Description: This exquisite hand-colo...

Description: This original handcolored copperplate engraving illustrates four species of amphibious or aquatic eels and snake-like creatures in dynamic poses. It is part of Friedrich...

The Northern Lights or the Aurora Borealis, and the sun at midnight as seen from the North Cape, Norway. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (...

Antique print Australia titled 'Gezigt van de Rivier Endeavour op de Kust van Nieuw-Holland'. View of an encampent on the shore of the Endeavour river on the coast of Australia where the Endeavour boat was beached. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom de Waereld door James Cook (..)'. HMS Endeavour was a British Royal Navy research vessel that Lieutenant James Cook commanded to Australia and New Zealand on his first voyage of discovery from 1768 to 1771. She was launched in 1764 as the collier Earl of Pembroke, with the Navy purchasing her in 1768 for a scientific mission to the Pacific Ocean and to explore the seas for the surmised Terra Australis Incognita or "unknown southern land". Commissioned as His Majesty's Bark Endeavour, she departed Plymouth in August 1768, rounded Cape Horn and reached Tahiti in time to observe the 1769 transit of Venus across the Sun. She then set sail into the largely uncharted ocean to the south, stopping at the islands of Huahine, Bora Bora, and Raiatea west of Tahiti to allow Cook to claim them for Great Britain. In September 1769, she anchored off New Zealand, becoming the first European vessel to reach the islands since Abel Tasman's Heemskerck 127 years earlier. In April 1770, Endeavour became the first European ship to reach the east coast of Australia, with Cook going ashore at what is now known as Botany Bay. Endeavour then sailed north along the Australian coast. She narrowly avoided disaster after running aground on the Great Barrier Reef, and Cook had to throw her guns overboard to lighten her. Endeavour was beached on the Australian mainland for seven weeks to permit rudimentary repairs to her hull. Resuming her voyage, she limped into port in Batavia in October 1770, her crew sworn to secrecy about the lands that they had visited. From Batavia Endeavour continued westward, rounded the Cape of Good Hope on 13 March 1771 and reached the English port of Dover on 12 July, having been at sea for nearly three years. The ship was largely forgotten after her Pacific voyage, spending the next three years hauling troops and cargo to and from the Falkland Islands. She was renamed in 1775 after being sold into private hands, and used to transport timber from the Baltic. Rehired as a British troop transport during the American War of Independence, she was finally scuttled in a blockade of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island in 1778. Historical evidence indicates the ship was sunk just north of Goat Island in Newport Harbor, along with four other British transports. Relics from Endeavour are displayed at maritime museums worldwide, including an anchor and six of her cannon. A replica of Endeavour was launched in 1994 and is berthed alongside the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney Harbour. The NASA Space Shuttle...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Wild Canines and Hyenas, Quadruped XV, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving depicts various wild canines and hyenas, highlightin...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Medicinal Plants, Plantes XIII, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving depicts two medicinal plants, illustrating their botanical ...

Antique horse print titled 'Plate 1st Rage & Agony, dedicated by permission to his most Gracious Majesty George the Fourth (..)'. Artists and Engravers: In 1827, British artist Henry Barnard Chalon (1770-1849), designed and lithographed a portfolio of six prints illustrating the “passions” of horses. Chalon had been appointed animal painter to the Duchess of York...

Hand-Colored 1805 Butterfly Print by Friedrich J. Bertuch - Convolvulus & Privet Hawk-Moth Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving, from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bil...

"Medlar and Cornelian Cherry: Blossoms, Fruit, and Seeds, Bertuch, 1805" Description This captivating hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases the medlar (Mespilus germanica) an...

"European Garden Spider Anatomy: Variations, Silk Spinnerets, and Mandibles" This captivating hand-colored copperplate engraving, from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für K...

Title: "Cat and Kittens, 1809 Hand-Colored Etching by Samuel Howitt" Description: This hand-colored etching, titled "Cat and Kittens," was created by Samuel Howitt and published i...

Original antique print of the European tree frog (Hyla arborea), a small tree frog. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Fr...

Antique print titled 'Picus Martius Foemina'. The black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) is a large woodpecker that lives in mature forest across the northern palearctic. It is the sol...

Title: "Scenes of Traditional Life and Festivities: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's Bilderbuch für Kinder" Description: This lively hand-colored copperplate engraving captures four distinct vignettes of traditional European life and festive activities, highlighting the cultural practices and vibrant community spirit of the 19th century. Published in Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s renowned *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Book for Children) in Weimar, 1805, the engraving reflects the Enlightenment-era focus on illustrating the diversity of human life. The scenes include: - Figure 1: A wrestling match in a grassy meadow, surrounded by an attentive crowd, showcasing traditional sportsmanship. - Figure 2: A pastoral scene with a group enjoying the melodies of an alpine horn...

Title: Intricate Depictions of Marine Life: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" Description: This fascinating hand-colored copperplate engr...

The engravings are a rich visual documentation of the cultural attire and customs from different regions within or associated with the Russian Empire in the early 19th century. Willi...

The two engravings vividly depict members of the Tungusic peoples of Siberia, known for their distinct cultural practices and attire. 1. The "Tungoose" engraving shows an individual...

This is an antique print titled "Onori divini fatti a Cook," which translates to "Divine honors given to Cook." It likely depicts a moment when Captain James Cook, the famed British ...

Antique print titled 'Een Man van Kamtschatka, reizende in den Winter'. Antique print depicting a native of Kamchatka, dog sledding. Originates from 'Reizen...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Civets, Mongooses, and Badgers, Quadruped XI, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving depicts a variety of small carnivorous mammal...

Antique anatomy print showing muscles of the rib cage, shoulder and neck. This print originates from 'Anatomie De L'Homme Ou Descriptions Et figures Lithographiees De Toutes Les Part...

Antique print titled 'Sussanne au Bain'. Original antique print of Susanna at the bath. This print originates from the series 'Galerie du Palais Royal', a set published between 1786 ...

The hand-coloured images depict two individuals, presumably representative of the Aleut and Kuril ethnic groups, as part of a series titled "RUSSIA - PLATE 49" and "RUSSIA - PLATE 50...

Maker: Sams, W. (1793-1842). Title: "Distribution of Wine on the Morning of St. Louis." Handcolored etching and aquatint from W. SAMS, A Tour through Paris (1822-1824), with ...

Set of four original antique prints of various insects including the grain weevil, human flea, human louse, the great water scorpion, Surinam water scorpion, harlequin beetle and the...

Title: "Birds of Prey: Hand-Colored Engraving of Raptors from a 19th-Century Natural History Collection" Description: This stunning engraving from a 19th-century natural history po...

The Devil's Bridge at Gotthard Pass and 12th-Century Rhone Bridge at St. Maurice: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder* This captivating hand-colored copperp...

Marie Jules César Lelorgne de Savigny (French, 1777-1851) Offered is a framed hand-colored engraving by Savigny entitled “H.N. Zoologie Nevropteres”, plate 2 from Description de l'...

"Botanical Illustration of Sonchus oleraceus (Common Sow Thistle)" Description: This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving by F. Guimpel, from the early 19th century, featur...

Title: *The Coffee Room at the Auction Mart, Bartholomew Lane, London – 1811* This hand-colored engraving depicts the interior of the Coffee Room at the Auction Mart in Bartholomew ...

The image, an original antique aquatint, depicts "Egyptians Crocodile Catching." Historically, crocodile catching has been documented in various regions, primarily in Africa and Asia...

This hand-colored aquatint is a topographical view of Djursholm Castle in Danderyd, Sweden, and it is a part of Ulrik Thersner's ambitious project, "Fordna och närvarande Sverige" (Antiquity and Present Sweden). This work aimed to be a modern counterpart to Erik Dahlbergh's "Suecia antiqua et hodierna," a significant 17th-century work that showcased Sweden's historical and contemporary landscapes, buildings, and monuments through engravings. Ulrik Thersner's endeavor in creating "Fordna och närvarande Sverige" involved drawing several mansions, among other subjects, and began publishing these works in 1817. The technique used, aquatint, is a form of etching that allows for the creation of images with tonal variations, resembling watercolor paintings, which makes it particularly suited for detailed and atmospheric topographical representations like the one of Djursholm Castle. Carl Fredrik Akrell, a notable engraver, worked on engraving Thersner's images, which were then executed in aquatint, a process that allows for a rich gradation of tones and a painterly quality. Wilhelm Maximilian Carpelan later joined the publication effort, indicating a collaborative process in bringing Thersner's vision to fruition. The parts of the series were published over a period, with Skåne completed in 1823, and the regions of Östergötland, Uppland, and Södermanland addressed in the years 1820 and 1824-25. Thersner's personal involvement in writing the text for the pictures underlines the detailed and scholarly approach taken in producing this series. Thersner's "Fordna och närvarande Sverige" would have been an invaluable contribution to the documentation of Swedish cultural heritage and landscape during the early 19th century, providing a vivid pictorial record that would have appealed to both the scholarly community and the general public interested in the country's history and geography. The print of Djursholm Castle that you are referring to would be a part of this important series. More about the maker: Ulrik Thersner was a multifaceted individual, having an impactful military career alongside his work as a draftsman and topographer. Born on April 2, 1779, in Kyrkslätt parish in Finland, Thersner began his military service early, becoming a ship's boy in the Swedish navy at the tender age of seven. His naval service during Gustav III's Russian War...

Antique print titled 'Chat d'Espgane'. Copper engraving of a Calico cat (?). This print originates from 'Handboek der genees- en verloskunde van het vee (..)' by A. Numan. Published ...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Carnivorous Mammals, Quadruped X, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving illustrates a variety of carnivorous mammals, showcasing ...

A View of Ohiopyle Falls in Pennsylvania This charming hand-colored engraving presents a serene view of Ohiopyle Falls in Pennsylvania, a natural landmark renowned for its cascading...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Lemurs and Flying Mammals, Quadruped XIX, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving features various lemurs, bats, and flying mammals...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Seals and Amphibious Mammals, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving illustrates various seals and amphibious mammals in their nat...

Great image of an Arab Sheikh Copper-plate engraving by T.Clerk Published by Mackenzie And Dent. 1817 Unframed.

Antique Botanical Engraving of Pokeweed (Phytolacca) - 1803 Floral Print by Samuel Curtis Description: This engraving is from "The Botanic...

Charming print of a Quaker Meeting Woodcut engraving Published circa 1810 Unframed. The measurement given is the paper size. Free shipping

Original antique print of six dog breeds. No. 1. Wilder Hund aus Cayenne. - No. 2. Der große Wolfshund. - No. 3. und 4. Der grosse Russische Hund [vermutlich...

Three original botanical engravings in old handcoloring on hand-laid paper with watermark. 1. Salvia sclarea (Common Name: Clary Sage) - This engraving features Salvia sclarea, ...

This print titled "Anecdote, Lion & Hottentot" features a dramatic scene in a rocky terrain in Africa. A powerful lion is captured mid-leap, eyes wide with focus and intensity, aim...

The print is from "Il Costume Antico e Moderno" by Giulio Ferrario, specifically depicting the "Le Lullunge" feast in Senegambia. This festival is illustrated as part of the extensive series detailing the customs, costumes, and daily life of people from different parts of the world. The illustration captures a lively and culturally significant dance that forms part of the "Le Lullunge" celebrations, showcasing traditional attire and communal participation, which are central to the event in Senegambian culture. The illustration not only serves as a vibrant representation of the dance and celebration but also as an ethnographic record from the early 19th century, emphasizing the richness of Senegambian traditions. The term "Senegambia" historically referred to a region in West Africa that encompassed parts of what are today known as Senegal and The Gambia. This area is known for its rich cultural heritage, including vibrant festivals and communal celebrations like the one depicted in the illustration. The "Le Lullunge" feast, as illustrated in Giulio Ferrario's "Il Costume Antico e Moderno," captures the traditional dances and social practices of the peoples in this West African region. This original antique hand-colored print depicts a vibrant scene of Native African dance, possibly part of a ceremonial or ritualistic activity. The individuals are animatedly engaged in dance, with their limbs dynamically positioned, suggesting vigorous movement. Each figure is adorned with elaborate feathered headdresses and carries feathers or other items as part of their dance. These accessories likely have cultural significance, possibly denoting status, role in the ceremony, or spiritual symbolism. The attire of the dancers is simple yet functional for their vigorous activity, consisting of skirts that allow for ease of movement. Their outfits are decorated with additional elements that may indicate tribal affiliation or personal achievement. The dancers are barefoot, connecting them physically and symbolically to the earth, which is a common aspect in many African cultural practices emphasizing a connection to nature. The setting of the dance is outdoors, under a large tree, indicating the importance of natural surroundings for the event. This could be a communal gathering place, chosen for its significance within their community or for its natural beauty and tranquility. Overall, this image captures a moment of cultural expression, highlighting the importance of dance in Native African traditions as a form of communication, celebration, or spiritual practice. The detail and color used in the depiction aim to convey the vibrancy and energy of the scene, reflecting the artist’s perspective on these cultural practices. In more detail: From: ‘Il Costume Antico e Moderno …, l’America.’ , by Giulio Ferrario, published in Milan in 21 volumes by Antonio Fortunato Stella in 1827 (first edition, second issue). The 17 volumes of the first issue were published sequentially between c. 1815/1816 until 1826 after first being issued in 143 weekly installments. The work appeared in Italian and French. Smaller size editions with smaller much less elaborate plates were published in Florence (1823-38), Naples (1831-42) and even a 16mo. editon in Livorno (1830). Original blindstamp at bottom right image. The sources used for this work are wide. Made by ‘Gallo Gallina’ after ‘Giulio Ferrario’. Giulio Ferrario was founder of the ‘Societa Tipografica de Classici Italiani’ and served as the director of the Braidense National Library in Milan, Italy. Artists that worked on this monumental work are: Gallo Gallina, D.K. Bonatti, A. Biasioli, L. Rossi, Paolo Fumagalli, Gaetano Zancon (1771-1816), G. Bigatti, C. Bramati, G. Gallo, C. Bottiglia, G. Castellini, Antonio Rancati (1784-1816), Vittorio Raineri, Sydney Parkinson...

Antique map titled 'Kaart van Nieuw Zuid Wales of de Oostlyke Kust van Nieuw Holland ontdekt en onderzogt door den Luitenant J. Cook met het Schip de Endeavour in het Jaar 1770'. ...

"The Old Woman and Her Cats, 1809 Hand-Colored Etching by Edward Orme" This hand-colored etching, titled "The Old Woman and Her Cats," was published in September 1809 by Edward Orm...

Title: Antique Botanical Print of Banana Shrub and Starry Wild Jasmine, 1803 This title accurately reflects the plant subjects depicted in the illustration: the Banana Shrub (Fig. 1, showing the seed pod) and the Starry Wild Jasmine (Fig. 2, showing the flower in bloom). This antique engraving from April 23, 1803, beautifully illustrates two botanical figures, emphasizing the natural beauty and complexity of plant life. Here's what makes these illustrations unique and special: 1. Botanical Detail: Fig. 1 shows a plant section with a dark, almost wilted appearance, possibly representing the fruiting body or a seed pod, which contrasts with the lively and vibrant Fig. 2, depicting a flower in bloom. This juxtaposition captures both the end and the beginning of life cycles in the plant kingdom, showcasing the botanical accuracy and attention to detail that was essential in early scientific illustrations. 2. Artistic Technique: The illustration is a fine example of handcolored copperplate engraving, a method that requires exceptional skill. This technique allows for precise details and subtle gradations of color, qualities that make antique botanical prints highly valued by collectors and art enthusiasts alike. 3. Historical and Educational Value: Published by W. Curtis at St. George Crescent in 1803, this work is part of a larger series that aimed to educate and inform about the diversity of plant species. Such prints are crucial for understanding how plants were studied and classified in the early 19th century, providing insight into the history of botany and scientific illustration. 4. Collectibility: Due to their age, artistic merit, and the detailed craftsmanship, prints like these are sought after by collectors of antique botanical art...

Great image of bullfighting Copper-plate engraving Published 1805 Unframed.

Antique print titled 'New Covent Garden Theatre'. Old print depicting the Theatre Royal (or Royal Opera House), Covent Garden. Published in Acker...

Antique Print - Soldiers at Rio de la Plata, Eastern Beach - Ferrario-Bonatti 1821 This vibrant hand-colored etching, titled "Soldiers of the Eastern Beach of the Rio de la Plata Re...

Description of the Plants in the three combined original antique engravings: 1. Aethusa cynapium (Common Name: Fool's Parsley) - This engraving depicts Aethusa cynapium, commonly...

Antique print New Zealand titled 'Oorlogs-Praauw van Nieuw-Zeeland'. View of a Maori war canoe, New Zealand. Originates from 'Reizen Rondom...

Set of two antique prints of windows and drapery. These prints originate from 'The General Artist's Encyclopaedia' by Thomas Sheraton. Published 1803-1805.