Netherlands - Prints

Italian Renaissance Design Prints by H. Dolmetsch from Ornamentenschatz, ca. 1880 This set of original antique prints comes from the famous Ornamentenschatz (Treasure of Ornament), ...

In the two prints, a variety of marine organisms are depicted, predominantly from the echinoderm and mollusk phyla: **First Print:** 1. **Agathine zébrée** - Likely a gastropod with...

Antique print of various snakes including the buff striped keelback snake. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Friedrich Joha...

Title: "European Goldfinches in Winter: An 1879 Lithograph" Description: This captivating lithograph, titled "European Goldfinches in Winter," was published in 1879, showcasing the ...

Antique Map: Cenomanorum Galliae regionis typus vulgo le Mans – Blaeu, circa 1640 This beautifully engraved and hand-colored map depicts the historical province of Maine in northw...

Title: Antique Set of Two Botanical Fern Prints by E.J. Lowe (1868) – Aspidium Articulatum and Aspidium Coadunatum Description: This rare and beautiful set of two original botanical fern prints was created by the distinguished British botanist Edward Joseph Lowe in 1868. These prints, which showcase *Aspidium Articulatum* (Jointed Shield Fern) and *Aspidium Coadunatum* (Clustered Shield Fern), are striking examples of 19th-century botanical illustration. Ideal for antique art collectors...

Conventuel - 1862 Hand-Colored Lithograph of a Conventual Franciscan Friar This 1862 hand-colored lithograph illustrates a Conventuel, or Conventual Franciscan Friar, seated at a ...

Antique portrait titled 'Dgi-Guerdgi Albanois qui porte au Bezestein des Foyes de Mouton pour nourrir les Chats'. Antique print depicting the Albanian Dgi-Guerdgi feeding cats in the...

Set of two antique prints titled 'Black Grouse' and 'Red Grouse'. Original old bird prints of a black grouse and red grouse. These prints originate from 'Br...

Set of 2 original antique prints of turtles. These prints originate from 'Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire Naturelle' by d'Orbigny. Published 1861. Charles Henry Dessalines d'Orbigny was a French botanist and geologist specializing in the Tertiary of France. At the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, d'Orbigny identified many of the flowering plant species returned to France from his brother's natural history collecting...

Title: "Rare Creatures of the East: A 1601 de Bry Engraving from the Indies" Description: This original 1601 engraving from Theodore de Bry's collection presents a fascinating array...

Antique print titled 'The Madonna di Foligno'. Original antique print on chine collé, made after the painting by Raphael. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1890.

Antique print titled 'Eine Frau v. Chippaway im Winter'. Lithograph of an inhabitant of Chippewa. This print originates from 'Neuen Bildergalerie für die Jugend'. The Ojibwe, Oji...

Italian Regional Costumes: Sarzana, Sesto, Rome and Florence, 1823 This hand-colored lithograph presents six detailed bust portraits of Italian women dressed in traditional regional...

Set of eight antique mycology prints depicting various fungi / mushrooms. These prints originate from 'Flore mycologique illustrée: les champignons des Alpes-Maritimes' by J.B. Barla.

Costume Print: Italian Gestures with Traditional Dress, “Cattivo!” Series, 1820s This delightful hand-colored engraving is part of a rare and humorous series titled *Italian Gesture...

Antique print titled 'Ex Museo Schadeloockiano'. Beautiful original antique print of various sea shells. This print originates from 'Verlustiging der oogen en van den geest; of Verza...

Costume Print: Italian Goatherd in the Hills, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving This charming hand-colored engraving portrays an Italian goatherd in traditional dress, set against the id...

Antique map titled 'Johnson's California (..)'. Original map of California, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. This map originates from ...

Antique bird print of African and Asian vultures. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and ...

Antique print titled 'Sit ferns exardet in circo tarus aperto, Cum sua terribili petit irritamina cornu'. No. 18 by A. Stradanus depicting a bull fight in Spain. Published in 1576.

Antique print of gold chalices. Chromolithographed plate. This print originates from 'Deutsche Goldschmiede-Werke der Sechzehnten Jahrhunderts' by Dr. J.H...

This engraving, part of the 18th-century work *Cérémonies et Coutumes Religieuses...* by A. Moubach and illustrated by Bernard Picart, depicts two scenes related to Inca religious ri...

Lithograph of the Peace Column in Berlin (Belle-Alliance-Platz), ca. 1860 This finely executed lithograph depicts the Peace Column (Friedenssäule) located in Belle-Alliance-Platz (n...

Title: "Exotic Birds: Hornbill, Lyrebird, and Glossy Starling Engraved by Bertuch, 1805" This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving showcases four distinct and captivating bi...

Martynia Proboscidea (Unicorn Plant) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving by Desmares, circa 1825 Description: This original hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts *Martynia prob...

The following botanical prints are from a collection illustrated by Louis Benoît Van Houtte. Louis Benoît Van Houtte was a prominent Belgian horticulturist and nurseryman. He publis...

Laplanders in Winter Dress from Karasjok, Finmarken – Tonsberg Edition, 1860s This atmospheric 19th-century chromolithograph portrays a Sámi couple in traditional winter dress from ...

Charming Vintage Print of a Child and Kitten – "The Darling" by Bruno Piglhein This exquisite late 19th-century print, titled "The Darling" (originally "Der Liebling"), was created ...

Set of five antique prints depicting various farm animals. These prints originate from 'Encyclopaedia Britannica'. Published 1875-1879.

The Brooklyn Bridge Over the East River, Between Long Island and New York Published in The Illustrated London News, June 1883. The engraving from The Illustrated London News, is from June 1883, shortly after the bridge's completion. The Brooklyn Bridge was completed and opened to the public in May 1883, and engravings and illustrations like this one typically followed soon after its opening. Description: This hand-colored engraving, published in June 1883 in The Illustrated London News, commemorates the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in May 1883. It captures the newly finished bridge spanning the East River, linking Long Island (Brooklyn) to Manhattan, New York City. The detailed panorama shows the urban landscape with buildings and streets leading to the grand suspension bridge, symbolizing one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century. The bridge's enormous stone towers and suspension cables dominate the skyline, with a picturesque twilight sky framing the background. The engraving emphasizes the bustling waterfront, teeming with ships and ferries, highlighting the role of New York's waterways in commerce and transportation. The scene offers a glimpse into New York's rapidly growing cityscape, depicted with remarkable clarity from a rooftop perspective. The caption below the engraving reads: The Brooklyn Bridge Over the East River, Between Long Island and New York. This print, issued in *The Illustrated London News*, reflects the magazine’s dedication to visually documenting historic achievements in architecture and engineering. --- **About the Publication and Technique:** *The Illustrated London News*, founded in 1842, was the first illustrated weekly news magazine. Its pages were filled with engravings and illustrations that provided readers with vivid, detailed imagery of major events and landmarks from around the world. In the 19th century, the publication became known for its depictions of architectural and engineering triumphs, like the Brooklyn Bridge. The engraving was produced using the wood engraving technique, in which artisans carved intricate designs into woodblocks, allowing for mass reproduction in magazines. This specific print is hand-colored, adding a vibrant, artistic quality to the precise wood engraving. Keywords: Brooklyn Bridge June 1883, Brooklyn Bridge opening engraving, Illustrated London News Brooklyn Bridge, 19th-century New York illustrations...

Cheerful Winter Outing: Volendam Men & Children in Holiday Dress (1932) Original Lithograph from “The National Costumes of Holland” by Gardilanne & Moffatt This vivid and heartwarm...

These two original antique prints are hand-colored engravings of various bivalve mollusks, which are a type of shellfish with a compressed body enclosed within a hinged shell. These ...

Antique print titled 'Vierv. Dieren XXX, Quadruped XXX'. This animal print depicts 1. Wilde paard, 2. Wilde halfezel, 3. Woud-Ezel, 4. Muildier, 5. Muilezel, 6. Quagga (horses/do...

Original antique print of a Condor Vulture. Extracted from 'Das Buch der Welt' by Carl Hoffmann - **Publisher**: Carl Hoffmann - **Publication Locat...

Title: Rare 1852 Tinted Lithograph of Topkapi Palace Courtyard and the Bosphorus, Istanbul by L. Haghe after Fossati and Gayer Description: This exceptional tinted lithograph depict...

This antique print is titled "A Section of Mr. Hawk's Orrery, an Ancient Wooden Church, the Shrine of St. Edmund, and an Apparatus for Drawing the Moon's Path." The illustration pr...

Historic 1720 Engraving of The Monument, London Bridge Ward – From Strype's "Survey of London" This finely detailed engraving of 'The Monument' in the London Bridge Ward originate...

Title: Antique French Print of Page Attire, 19th Century Description: This striking antique French costume print, titled “Page, Règne de Charles V,” offers a charming glimpse into t...

The hand-colored print titled "New York," published in 1842, presents a detailed and picturesque view of the cityscape of New York as it appeared in the early 19th century. The title "New York" is centered below the image. Below the title, the text reads "LONDON: Published by Thomas Kelly. 17, Paternoster Row," indicating the publisher and location of publication in London. Additionally, the text "S. Davenport. Sculp." is printed beneath the image, signifying that the engraving was done by S. Davenport. Description of the Image: - **Perspective**: The image provides a broad view, likely from an elevated point, showing the expanse of the city. The perspective gives a sense of depth, with the street extending into the distance. - **Central Street**: A wide, unpaved street runs down the center of the image, flanked by rows of buildings on both sides. This street is bustling with various activities. - **Buildings**: The buildings are primarily two to three stories tall, featuring a mix of architectural styles typical of the period. Some have distinct red roofs, adding a touch of color to the scene. - **Churches**: There are several prominent churches with tall spires visible in the background, indicating the importance of religious institutions during that time. - **Foreground**: In the foreground, to the right, there is a large, columned building, which might be a significant public or religious structure. - **Activity**: The street scene includes horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians, capturing the everyday life of the city's inhabitants. - **Harbor**: In the far background, you can see masts of ships, indicating the proximity of the harbor and the importance of maritime activities to the city. Artistic and Historical Context: - **Engraving Style**: The work of S. Davenport, an engraver, suggests fine detail and precision typical of hand-colored prints of that era. - **Historical Significance**: This print serves as a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into the urban layout and architecture of New York City in the early 1840s. - **Publishing Context**: Being published in London by Thomas Kelly indicates a transatlantic interest in the growing metropolis of New York, reflecting its emerging significance on the global stage. This print is not only an artistic representation but also a historical record, encapsulating the essence of New York City during a period of significant growth and development. Identifying specific buildings from a historical print like this one can be challenging, especially without modern landmarks for direct comparison. However, a few notable buildings and features from New York in the early 1840s could potentially be recognized based on historical context and architectural details. Potential Recognizable Buildings: 1. **St. Paul's Chapel**: Given its prominent spire and proximity to the center of early New York...

A set of four antique engravings from the year 1845, depicting various insects in a detailed and hand-colored manner. These illustrations are from a scientific publication or a natu...

Antique print China titled 'Namhun'. Old print depicting a view on the Chinese city of Namhun with its ramparts. This print originates from the Latin edition of Nieuhof's work titled...

Antique print titled 'Bain de Cesar (..)'. Copper engraving showing a garden design. This print originates from 'Jardins Anglo-Chinois à la Mode' by Georg Louis le Rouge. Artists and...

I have not been able to find this print. Its certainly Edo period Additional information: Material: Paper Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Decoration Type / Colour: Poly...

Royal and Noble Costume Prints: Charles d'Anjou, Military Attire, Young Squire This refined set of three hand-colored lithographs presents historically rich and visually detailed po...

Antique map titled 'Graeciae Antiquae'. Large scale map of Greece, extends south to the island of Cythera. Inset map shows details of Macedonia. Publis...

This original antique print shows the Slipper lobster, Scyllarides squammosus 1, homard lobster, Homarus gammarus 2, pitu shrimp, Macrobrachium carcinus 3, and spiny lobster...

Frog Print of Oval Engystoma and Green Toad, c.1850, by Orbigny This vivid 19th-century hand-colored engraving, Reptiles Pl. 16, features two unique amphibians: the Oval Engystoma (...

Title: Japanese Monk and Young Attendant: Antique Lithograph, 1880s Description: This atmospheric lithograph from the 1880s presents a serene scene featuring a robed monk and his yo...

Antique map titled 'France - Païs-Bas'. Miniature Map of France and the Low Countries. Published by A.M. Mallet, circa 1719. Frame included. We carefully pack our framed items to ...

The hand-colored lithographs from *Das Buch der Welt* (The Book of the World), published in 1847, are a stunning example of 19th-century natural history illustration. These lithograp...

Untitled fashion or costume print. This print originates from Le Tailleur Moderne published in the Autumn of 1954. Published by Sogra, Editions de Mode, Vienna.

Moss Phlox and Greek Saffron Crocus hand coloured botanical print 1874 This elegant hand coloured botanical print from 1874 features two delicate and colourful alpine plants, Phlox ...

The hand-colored plates from the sixth edition of "A History of British Butterflies" by Morris are exquisite examples of Victorian natural history illustration. Here's a description ...

Pope Pius VII Giving His Benediction from St Peter’s Balcony, 1819 This striking hand-colored engraving captures a ceremonious moment from early 19th-century papal life: "Pope Pius ...

Antique bird print titled 'Grand Lory'. Hand colored print of a lory parrot. This print originates from 'Systematic Natural History'. Printed for G. Kearsley, 1800-1826.

La Brique Architectural Print – Bureau & Gatehouse by Edouard Lewicki, c.1900 This striking antique architectural print features two charming structures: an architect’s office in Ho...

The Regal Silver Polish Chicken A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph This exquisite 19th century chromolithograph features a pair of Silver Polish chickens, an ornamental breed ...

Title: Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Rites – Rare 1734 Catholic Engraving of Holy Week Description: This beautifully detailed 18th-century copperplate engraving depicts two signif...

Elegant Dutch Couple in Festive Bergen-Binnen Costume, Early 1800s Print This richly detailed early 20th-century lithograph presents a man and woman from Bergen-Binnen, North Hollan...