Early 19th Century Prints

Antique bird print titled 'L'Hirondelle bleue mâle'. Original antique print of the blue swallow. This print originates from 'Histoire naturelle des oiseaux de l'Amérique septentriona...

Set of four antique prints with views of Flanders and Holland. Published by or after Robert Hills, circa 1820.

Untitled print depicting Arab men and women praying towards Mecca. This print originates from 'Il Costume Antico e Moderno ...' , 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). Artists and Engravers: 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...

Set of four antique bird prints titled 'Green-Winged-Dove - Condor - Mino - Dun-Diver'. These bird prints originate from 'The Natural History of Birds', published 1815.

Pair of engravings illustrating 2 major episodes of the French Revolution: * the day of August 10, 1792: the storming of the Tuileries ending with the arrest of Louis XVI and his ...

Antique print titled 'Sonneratia Apetala'. Print of the mangrove apple plant. This print originates from 'Relation de l'Ambassade Anglaise, envoyée en 1795 dans le Royaume d'Ava, ou ...

Antique print titled 'Hunting the Camelopard', the Giraffe was often called the camelopard. This print originates from Samuel Howitt's 'Foreign Field Sports'. Artists and Engr...

Original antique print of a buffalo, below a buffalo skull. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publ...

Original antique print of various owls, including the little owl. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a Germa...

Antique etching of a grazing cow by Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk. Wouter Johannes van Troostwijk was a Dutch painter and etcher. Most of his works ar...

William Roscoe Botanical Large Print, Curcuma Aeruginosa, Monandrian Plants of the Order Scitamineae, 1828 From a set of four -sold individually. A spectacularly large and beautifu...

Original 1829 hand-colored Fern Lithograph from Flora Javae (Indonesia). This one depicts a variant of Polypodium (tropical fern), in particular P. Petrophyum. By Carolo Ludovico Blume.

Original 1829 hand-colored Fern Lithograph from Flora Javae (Indonesia). This one depicts many variants of Polypodium (fern), in particular P. Dipteris...

Antique print titled 'Cheval Ecorché'. Copper engraving of an écorché of a horse. An écorché is a figure drawn, painted, or sculpted showing the muscles of the body without skin. Thi...

Antique print titled 'Caroline Ferdinande Louise Duchesse de Berry'. Lithograph of Marie-Caroline de Bourbon-Sicile, duchesse de Berry, an Italian princess...

Antique print titled 'Pierres gravées Antiques'. Old print of two engraved stones depicting a male and female playing the lira. Made after drawings by ...

Antique print titled 'Strix Nyctea'. The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a large, white owl of the typical owl family. Snowy owls are native to Arctic regions in North America and Eur...

Copperplate engraving, printed on laid paper of the exterior of the Henry VII Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey in London, England. Engraved and printed in 1820. Faint handwriting in ...

Il seppellimento di atala, da gautherot (the burial of atala, by Gautherot). Atala, a Christian, fell in love with Chactas and saved him from deat...

Title: Exquisite Depiction of Butterflies and Caterpillars: A Hand-Colored Natural History Engraving Description: This beautifully hand-colored copperplate engraving offers a deta...

This hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder* (Picture Book for Children) showcases two captivating insects in extraordinary detail...

Early 19th century print on laid paper. Two apostles after Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino). Good color. Some subtle wrinkles to the paper. Framed. 

Decorative engraved map of London by William Schmollinger for Moule's English County maps. Hand colored. Circa 1830's.

Rare 1782 Sonnerat Engraving of Hindu Deity Virapatrin, Antique Print Description: This striking antique print, titled "Virapatrin," was created by the French naturalist and explore...

This finely detailed hand-colored engraving showcases the Imperial Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg, a prestigious institution founded by Peter the Great in 1724 to advance know...

Pair of hand colored theatrical engravings from a bound volume containing 45 theatrical prints and nine drawings showing French actors and opera singers i...

Set of Four Mid-19th Century, Brodtmann (Carl Joseph) hand-coloured lithographs from 'Naturhistorische Bilder-Gallerieaus dem Thierreiche'.Including: The Lion; The Lioness; The Benga...

George Brookshaw print of two varieties of raspberries, one yellow and one red. Plate IV, from Natural History Art, Botanical, Fruit, Brookshaw, Po...

"Butterfly Species: Silver-Washed Fritillary, Large Blue, Brown Hairstreak, Small Copper" This detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving features a collection of exquisite butterf...

Description: This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1805, dep...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Beaver and Webbed Appendages, Quadruped VIII, c.1800 Description: This original handcolored copperplate engraving illustrates a beaver (*Castor fi...

This antique print titled Penryn depicts the picturesque town of Penryn in Cornwall, England. The engraving showcases the tranquil beauty of the town, situated on the water’s edge an...

Title: 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Fungi Specimens from Bertuch’s Work Description: This stunning hand-colored engraving comes from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Feuille ...

Antique Sugarcane Botanical Print – Saccharum officinarum, Hayne Plate 100 Description: This finely executed botanical engraving depicts Saccharum officinarum, the sugarcane plant, shown with scientific clarity and quiet elegance. The composition presents the full growth habit with segmented canes and flowering plume, accompanied by precise analytical details of the inflorescence and spikelets, as well as a separate cross-section of the cane. The balance between clarity and restraint is characteristic of early German academic botany at its best. The print originates from Friedrich Gottlob Hayne’s monumental work Getreue Darstellung und Beschreibung der in der Arzneykunde gebräuchlichen Gewächse, published in Berlin in the early 19th century. Hayne was one of the most important botanical authors of his time, and his work played a crucial role in standardizing the visual language of medicinal and economic botany across Europe. Each plate was engraved on copper and then carefully hand colored, combining scientific accuracy with refined aesthetic appeal. Sugarcane held enormous economic and medicinal importance in the 18th and 19th centuries, linked to global trade networks, colonial agriculture, and the production of sugar as both food and pharmaceutical ingredient. As such, this plate carries strong historical resonance beyond its botanical subject, appealing equally to collectors of natural history, economic botany, and early scientific illustration. Visually, the print works exceptionally well as a stand-alone sheet. The calm composition, generous margins, and soft hand coloring make it particularly attractive for interior settings, from classic libraries to contemporary spaces where natural history prints are used as architectural accents. Condition report: Good antique condition. Light, even age toning to the paper consistent with age. Minor surface marks and soft handling wear visible on close inspection. Plate impression visible. No major tears or losses. Framing tips: This print benefits from a wide mat to emphasize its scientific elegance. Recommended combinations include a black or dark walnut frame with an ivory or parchment mat for a classic look, or a slim natural oak frame with an off-white mat for a lighter, contemporary presentation. Avoid overly dark mats, which can overpower the delicate hand coloring. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Friedrich Gottlob Hayne, Berlin, early 19th century Keywords: antique botanical print, sugarcane print, sugar cane botanical, saccharum officinarum, antique plant illustration, hand colored botanical, 19th century botanical print, natural history wall art, framed botanical print, antique agricultural print, economic botany illustration, tropical plant artwork, colonial trade decor, kitchen botanical wall art...

A framed architectural engraving of a wall in Pompeii titled "In Casa Pseudourbana Di Pompei piano superiore Parete corta dell'antistuf...

Great images by Thomas Rowlandson from the "Tour of Dr Syntax" Etching and aquatint after drawings by Rowlandson. Published by Ackermann, dated 1819-1820 Some foxing to some of th...

Antique Engraving “Chelsea Hospital, Middlesex” Giltwood Frame Circa 1834 William Tombleson (l. 18th - 19th c) & Samuel Lacey (1786-1859) engravers. The print has an elaborate sepa...

This set of four hand colored copper plate engravings are illustrations by early 19th century naturalist J. H. Jacob first published in Italy in 1812, and are referred to as "Jacob's...

Napoleonic Military Encampment Hand-Coloured Aquatint Panoramic c1810 A large early 19th-century hand-coloured aquatint depicting a military encampment during the Napoleonic era. Th...

ST/487 - Three "Shells" and one "Crostaceus animals" from 1820 - Watercolor hand-colored prints - Published by Alexander Hogg at the Kings Arms N° 16 Pater...

This beautiful original hand-colored antique print, made by Ulrik Thersner in 1824, is a fine example of his work. Thersner, known for his detailed and atmospheric landscapes, would have drawn this view of Djursholm Castle with great care, capturing not only the architectural features of the castle but also the surrounding natural landscape and pastoral life, as seen in the foreground with figures and livestock. The aquatint technique allowed Thersner to produce gradations of tone that give the print a remarkable depth and a lifelike quality, a characteristic that was particularly prized in the early 19th century for the way it mimicked the subtleties of watercolor paintings. The composition of the print, with the castle situated amidst the verdant trees and the inclusion of human and animal figures, creates a harmonious balance between the built environment and the natural world, reflecting the romantic sensibilities of the time. The view "from the S.E. angle" provides a unique perspective of the castle, emphasizing its prominence and setting within the landscape. As a historical document, the print serves as a valuable visual record of Djursholm Castle and its environs in the early 1800s. As an artwork, it stands as a testament to Thersner's skill as an artist and his contribution to the tradition of Swedish topographical art. 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...

Description: Antique print titled 'The Stone Theatre at St. Petgersbourg'. View ofthe Bolshoi Theatre in Saint Petersburg, Russia. In 1886 the building was declared unsafe and, at th...

Description: antique print titled 'The Place of St. Isaac'. View of Saint Isaac's Square, in Saint Petersburg or St Petersbourg, Russia. A city square spra...

This print is from 'The Military Costume of Turkey. Illustrated by A Series of Engravings. From Drawings made on the Spot. Dedicated by Permission to His Excellency the Minister of t...

Pair 19th century hand-coloured aquatint etchings depicting scenes from the “Fores’s Coaching Incidents” series. Mounted behind glass in gilt and ebonized frames, this pair were pain...

Title: 1806 Engraving: Vishnu's Cosmic Repose on Serpent Ananta in Hindu Mythology Description: This serene antique print, titled Vichenou, Couché sur le Serpent Abychen (or Adysech...

Miniature map titled 'England & Wales'. Original antique map of England & Wales. This map originates from 'Darton's New Miniature Atlas' publis...

Antique map titled 'A Map of Somersetshire from the best Authorities'. Original old county map of Somersetshire, England. Engraved by John Cary. Originates from 'New British Atlas' b...

Antique map titled 'An Accurate Map of England and Wales'. Original old map of England and Wales. Engraved by John Cary. Originates from 'New British Atlas' by John Stockdale, publis...

Antique map titled 'A Map of Northamptonshire from the best Authorities'. Original old county map of Northamptonshire, England. Engraved by John Cary. Originates from 'New British At...

Antique map titled 'A Map of Middlesex from the best Authorities'. Original old county map of Middlesex, England. Engraved by John Cary. Originates from 'New British Atlas' by John S...

Antique map titled 'A Map of Buckinghamshire from the best Authorities'. Original old county map of Buckinghamshire, England. Engraved by John Cary. Originates from 'New British Atla...

Antique map titled 'A Map of Ruthlandshire from the best Authorities'. Original old county map of Ruthlandshire, England. Engraved by John Cary. Originates from 'New British Atlas' b...

A Colossal Sarcophagus at Cacamo in Caramania – Hand-Colored View from Bowyer’s Ottoman Empire Series, 1803 This evocative early 19th-century print, titled *A Colossal Sarcophagus a...

Original 1829 Hand-Colored Fern Lithograph from Flora Javae (Indonesia). This one depicts a variant of Polypodium (tropical fern), in particular P. Irregulare. By Carolo Ludovico Blu...

Wonderful image of Napoleon Bonaparte after Jacques Louis David Aquatint. Published C.1800 On paper applied to card Old Hogarth frame Slight restoration above the hair. Shown in ...

Antique print titled 'Les Patineurs'. Old lithograph of an ice skating scene made after a painting by Xavier Leprince. Artists and Engravers: L...

Vue de la Colonnade du Louvre – Architectural Engraving by Louis-Pierre Baltard An elegant architectural engraving by Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764–1846), titled Vue de la Colonnade du...

Original antique print of various owl species. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Published circa 1800.

Antique botany print titled 'Sochus Arvensis'. Hand colored engraving of the sonchus arvensis, also known as the field milk thistle, field sow thistle, perennial sow-thistle, corn so...