Early 19th Century Prints

This is a digitally remastered print of a Roseate Spoonbill referenced from an Audubon Birds of America hand coloured print, originally from the 1800's Prints of this style were ori...

Title: 1806 Engraving of Arunachalesvara Temple, Hindu Pagoda on Coromandel Coast Description: This detailed antique print, titled "Temple ou Pagode des Gentils de la cote de Coroma...

This antique butterfly print shows an exotic butterfly in four views, the upperside, the underside and two separate wings, on an original hand coloured plate from the Vienna edition ...

Original Antique Print of Exotic Moths and Butterflies by Bertuch, c.1820 Original antique hand-colored engraving depicting four spectacular moths and butterflies, published in Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder” during the early 19th century. The plate is titled “Insecten LXXXI / Insecta LXXXI / Insectes LXXXI” and bears the reference “XV.B.45” at lower right. Dominating the composition is Fig. 1, an extraordinary large pale yellow-green silk moth with exceptionally long, elegant tails extending from the hindwings. Delicate linear markings, circular eyespots and subtle red accents give the insect an almost ethereal appearance. Fig. 2 depicts another impressive large moth with broad brown forewings and richly patterned hindwings in black, pink and cream. Its strongly striped abdomen and unusual green markings add to the exotic character of the specimen. Figs. 3 and 4 illustrate two smaller but vividly colored butterflies. Fig. 3 combines brilliant red-orange wings with dramatic black markings, while Fig. 4 is predominantly black with a striking border of blue, orange and cream eyespots. The considerable difference in scale between the enormous long-tailed moth and the smaller butterflies creates a particularly effective composition. The restrained pale coloring of the upper specimen contrasts beautifully with the intense red, blue, black and pink of the insects below. The engraving is enhanced with original hand coloring and is a fine example of the fascination with exotic Lepidoptera in European natural-history publications of the early 19th century. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the most ambitious illustrated educational encyclopedias of its period. Published in Weimar from 1790 onward, it contained hundreds of engraved and hand-colored plates devoted to zoology, botany, geography, science, technology, antiquity and numerous other subjects. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plate: Insecten LXXXI / Insecta LXXXI / Insectes LXXXI Reference: XV.B.45 Subject: Exotic Moths and Butterflies Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: Circa 1820 Period: Early 19th Century Style: Neoclassical – In the Period of Medium: Original hand-colored engraving on paper Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning with scattered foxing, spotting and minor marks. Some discoloration and handling wear are visible. Minor marginal wear and edge irregularities, particularly along the right edge. Original hand coloring remains strong and attractive. Please refer to the photographs for further details of condition. Please note: This is an original antique engraving from the early 19th century, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Other companion butterfly, moth and natural-history plates from Bertuch’s “Bilderbuch für Kinder” are also available separately. Keywords: antique moth...

Antique Louvre Pavilion Architectural Engraving, Paris French Neoclassical Print, 1803 A refined early 19th-century French architectural en...

Greater Bird of Paradise Male & Female Hand-Colored Lithograph, c. 1875 Description: Original antique hand-colored lithograph depicting a magnificent pair of Greater Birds of Paradise, identified beneath the image as “Der gemeine Paradiesvogel (Paradisea apoda).” The composition shows the spectacular male Greater Bird of Paradise perched above a female. The male is represented with his characteristic golden-yellow ornamental flank plumes cascading dramatically around the body, contrasting with his dark chest and greenish-yellow head and throat. Two extremely elongated tail wires descend beneath him. The more restrained brown plumage of the female provides a striking illustration of the sexual dimorphism for which birds of paradise became celebrated. Birds of paradise were among the most extraordinary exotic birds known to European naturalists and collectors. Early specimens reached Europe from the Indonesian archipelago without their feet, contributing to centuries of myths that the birds lived perpetually in the air. This history is reflected in the scientific name Paradisea apoda, meaning essentially “footless bird of paradise.” The plate is numbered Fig. 139 and bears the German title “Der gemeine Paradiesvogel.” It was produced for a German 19th-century natural-history publication and is a fine example of the period's increasingly sophisticated ornithological illustration. Although the composition is reminiscent of the celebrated bird illustrations associated with John Gould, I would not attribute this particular plate directly to Gould. The available evidence does not establish Gould as its artist or publisher, and the German typography and figure numbering indicate that it belongs to a separate German natural-history publication. Greater Bird of Paradise Paradisea apoda “Der gemeine Paradiesvogel” Fig. 139 German School c. 1870–1880 Original hand-colored lithograph This is an original antique print from the 19th century, not a modern reproduction. Condition: Good antique condition with overall age-related toning, scattered light foxing and minor spotting and marks, particularly within the margins. Some minor handling wear is consistent with age. The colors remain attractive and the principal image is well preserved. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. Period: Late 19th Century Style: Victorian Medium: Hand-colored lithograph on paper Subject: Greater Bird of Paradise Bird of Paradise Paradisea apoda Male and Female Birds Tropical Birds Ornithology Natural History Keywords: Greater Bird of Paradise, Bird of Paradise, Paradisea apoda, Paradiesvogel, Der gemeine Paradiesvogel, paradise bird, tropical bird, exotic bird, male bird of paradise, female bird of paradise, Indonesian birds...

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

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

Great set of sea battles Copper-plate engravings. Published by J.Stratford, London. Dated 1803 Unframed. Free shipping.

Great map of Europe Drawn under the direction of Arrowsmith. Copper-plate engraving. Published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, 1820 ...

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving “Nieuw-Zeelanders” (Maori), Early 19th Century A beautifully hand-colored ethnographic engraving depicting three Māori figures of New Zealand, titled ...

TITLE: Two Stems with Red Flowers – Original Botanical Watercolor by A.L., 1819 DESCRIPTION: A refined original botanical watercolor depicting two slender stems bearing vivid red flowers and delicately rendered green leaves, painted in 1819 by an unidentified artist with the initials A.L. The composition is elegant and restrained, with the flowering stems isolated against the natural cream-colored paper. The artist has carefully observed the structure of the plant, combining botanical precision with the decorative quality characteristic of early 19th-century flower studies. The work is monogrammed “A.L.” on the left stem and dated “1819” on the right. Particularly noteworthy is the paper itself, which bears the watermark “J. Whatman 1817.” James Whatman's celebrated English papers were highly regarded by artists and printmakers for their quality and durability. The watermark dates the manufacture of the paper to 1817, while the artist's inscription dates the execution of the watercolor to 1819. The two dates therefore provide an unusually clear chronology: the Whatman sheet was manufactured in 1817 and used by the artist for this botanical watercolor two years later, in 1819. An attractive and unusually well-documented original botanical artwork from the Regency period. ARTIST: A.L., unidentified artist. The work is monogrammed “A.L.” on the left stem. DATE: 1819 - dated on the artwork. MEDIUM: Original watercolor on paper PAPER: J. Whatman paper, watermarked 1817 ORIGIN: European, probably British or Continental European PERIOD / STYLE: Regency period Early 19th century Botanical / Natural History SUBJECT: Two stems with red flowers Botanical study Flower study DIMENSIONS: Image: approximately 29 × 16.5 cm Sheet: approximately 46 × 32.5 cm MARKS: Monogrammed “A.L.” on the left stem. Dated “1819” on the right. Paper watermarked “J. Whatman 1817.” CONDITION: Very good antique condition. The watercolor retains attractive and strong colors. Some light age-related toning and occasional minor foxing are present. A subtle former light line is visible, consistent with previous presentation beneath a passe-partout. The sheet was attached beneath a passe-partout along the upper edge. FRAMING: Offered unframed. Any framed or interior photographs shown are for presentation and inspiration only. AUTHENTICITY: An original, unique hand-painted watercolor dating from 1819. This is not a print, engraving or modern reproduction. KEYWORDS: botanical watercolor, original watercolor, botanical painting, flower watercolor, red flowers, botanical study, flower study, A.L. artist, monogrammed watercolor, dated 1819, Regency botanical art, Regency watercolor, early 19th century watercolor, 19th century botanical art, J Whatman, Whatman 1817, Whatman paper, English paper, antique botanical painting...

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...

Antique English Mastiff Dog Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, 1816 This striking early 19th-century hand-colored lithograph titled “Die Englische Dogge” (“The English Mastiff”) w...

Set of six antique prints depicting the designs of various vases and tazzas. Published by Carlo Antonini in 1821.

Antique botany print titled 'Asperula Odorata'. Hand colored engraving of galium odoratum, also known as sweet-scented bedstraw. This print originates from 'Flora Londinensis' by Wil...

Antique botany print titled 'Linum Catharticum'. Hand colored engraving of Linum Catharticum, also known as purging flax, or fairy flax. This print originates from 'Flora Londinensis...

Original Antique Print of Swallowtail and Painted Lady Butterflies by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting three colorful butterflies together w...

This print by Anthony Oberman depicts a scene with two cows resting in a field. Here’s a detailed description of the etching: Composition: 1. Resting Cows: - The print features ...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Spring Flowers, London 1828 This elegant pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings captures the charm and precision of British bot...

Entry of French Troops into Livorno 1796 – Napoleonic Era Port Scene, 1808 Description: A richly detailed hand-colored engraving depicting the Entry of French Troops into Livorno (L...

Handcolored Copperplate Engraving of Cashmere Goats and Sheep, Friedrich Johann Bertuch, 1823 This is an exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving depicting a group of Cashmere go...

Pair of two antique French hand-colored engravings from the rare 19th-century series Collection de Costumes des diverses Provinces du Grand Duché de Toscane (Collection of Costumes o...

This antique butterfly print shows three exotic butterflies and a large saturniid moth with bold eye spots, on an original hand coloured plate from the Vienna edition of Bertuch's Bi...

Pair of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine Hand-Coloured Engravings, Portuguese Flag and Branching Moraea, Sydenham Edwards 1803 and 1804 This pair of hand-coloured copperplate engraving...

Pair antique gilt framed Amalfi coast scenes . Antique Italian coloured prints of the Amalfi Coast and environs; one view of fishing and sailing vessels along rocky shoreline and the...

Title: Ancient Greek Theatre Architectural Plan by Ambroise Tardieu, 1825 Description: Original antique architectural engraving showing the plan and arrangement of an ancient Greek ...

An original antique lithograph from Madou's Vie de Napoléon, published at Brussels in 1827, lettered "TRAITÉ AVEC LES ETATS-UNIS" in open capitals above the image. Under a tented cei...

Indigenous Australians – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805 This striking hand-colored ethnographic print titled “Nieuw-Hollanders” (N...

Antique Flying Fox Bat Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, 1816 This remarkable early 19th-century hand-colored lithograph by the celebrated Swiss natural history artist Karl Josep...

New Hebrides (Vanuatu) Indigenous Family – Antique Hand-Colored Engraving Original hand-colored engraving of the people of the New Hebrides (today known as Vanuatu), taken from the ...

Antique Botanical Print of Carnations by Jean-Louis Prévost, 1805 Original antique botanical print depicting an elegant bouquet of carnations in richly varied striped, red, purple a...

This hand coloured copper engraving of a weevil, apparently the grain weevil, shown greatly magnified from above and from below beside a tiny life size figure, comes from the Vienna ...

Antique Gibbons & Monkeys Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, 1816 This striking early 19th-century hand-colored lithograph by the celebrated Swiss natural history artist Karl Jose...

"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...

Title: Pair of Antique Hawk Moth Life Cycle Engravings – Bertuch, c.1800 A striking set of two original antique hand-colored copper engravings depicting large hawk moths or sphinx m...

Antique Fontainebleau Architectural Views Triptych, Napoleon Era Engravings, 1803 This striking set of three architectural engravings presents refined views of the Château de Fontai...

Title: "Great St. Bernard and St. Gotthard Passes: Alpine Routes of Switzerland, 1805" Description This finely hand-colored copperplate engraving vividly depicts two iconic Alpine p...

Buffon Dromedary Camel, Buffalo & Bison Hand-Colored Engraving, c. 1835 Description: Original antique hand-colored engraving titled “Le Dromadaire – Le Buffle – Le Bison,” depicting...

Original Antique Print of Volcanic Eruptions and Ships by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting two dramatic volcanic phenomena, published in Fri...

Original Antique Print of Three Exotic Tropical Fish by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting three spectacular exotic fish, published in Friedri...

Original Antique Print of an Atlas Moth by Bertuch, circa 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting the magnificent Atlas moth (Attacus atlas), one of the largest and most spectacular moths in the world. The plate is titled “Insecten XXVIII / Insectes XXVIII” and originates from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s celebrated “Bilderbuch für Kinder,” published in Weimar around 1800. The enormous moth is shown with its wings fully extended across a flowering branch. Its richly patterned wings are beautifully rendered in shades of rust, ochre, cream, black and pink, with the characteristic translucent, window-like markings prominently displayed. The combination of the dramatically oversized insect and delicate botanical background makes this one of the more visually striking natural-history subjects in Bertuch’s series. The Atlas moth is native to the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia and is renowned for its extraordinary wingspan. Its distinctive wing tips have often been noted for their resemblance to the head of a snake, possibly serving as a defensive adaptation against predators. The engraving bears the inscription “Jacob H. Schmuzer” at lower right. Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) was a German publisher, writer and patron of the arts. His monumental “Bilderbuch für Kinder” (Picture Book for Children) was one of the great illustrated educational encyclopedias of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Published in Weimar from 1790 onward, the work contained hundreds of finely engraved and hand-colored plates devoted to natural history, geography, science, technology, costumes and mythology. A particularly decorative and impressive antique natural-history print, well suited to collectors of butterflies and moths, entomology and early scientific illustration. Creator: Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747–1822) Engraver: Jacob H. Schmuzer Source: Bilderbuch für Kinder Plate: Insecten XXVIII / Insectes XXVIII Place of Publication: Weimar, Germany Date of Manufacture: Circa 1800 Period: Early 19th Century Style: Neoclassical – In the Period of Medium: Original hand-colored copper engraving on paper Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Light age-related toning and occasional minor spotting. Some marginal wear and small imperfections, particularly along the right edge. Original hand coloring remains strong and attractive. Please refer to the photographs for further details of condition. Please note: This is an original antique print from circa 1800, not a modern reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Framed images or interior views, if shown, are for presentation and inspiration only. Keywords: Atlas moth print, Attacus atlas, antique moth...

Title: Pair of Antique Dragonfly, Cicada & Exotic Insect Engravings – Bertuch, c. 1815 A decorative set of two original antique hand-colored copper engravings depicting an extraordi...

Pair of Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings of Garden Flowers, London 1828 Description: This elegant pair of early 19th-century botanical engravings beautifully illustrates the spirit...

Original Antique Print of Ancient Greek and Roman Theatre Masks by Bertuch, 1802 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting ten theatrical masks from classical antiqui...

Antique Fruit Prints by Poiteau and Turpin, Hand-Colored Botanical Engravings Description: This exquisite compilation features three antique bot...

Original Antique Print of Archaeological Excavations by Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique copper engraving depicting archaeological excavations and newly uncovered ancient architect...

Title: Plan of the Château de Saint-Cloud First Floor by Baltard, Paris, 1803 Description: This finely executed original antique copperplate engraving presents a detailed architectural floor plan of the first floor of the Château de Saint-Cloud, one of France's most celebrated royal residences. The plan meticulously illustrates the palace's internal layout, grand courtyards, formal gardens, fountains, terraces, and surrounding landscape, offering a fascinating insight into the organization of the royal estate during the Napoleonic period. The Château de Saint-Cloud was a favored residence of the French monarchy and later of Napoleon Bonaparte. Overlooking the River Seine, it was renowned for its magnificent architecture and formal gardens, making it one of the grandest royal palaces in France before its destruction during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. The engraving was created by the distinguished French architect and engraver Louis-Pierre Baltard (1764–1846) and published in Paris in 1803 as part of the celebrated Napoleonic-era publication Paris et ses Monuments, mesurés, dessinés et gravés. This monumental work documented France's most important monuments with exceptional architectural precision and artistic refinement. Both historically important and visually appealing, this engraving is an excellent acquisition for collectors of antique architectural plans...

Small-Format Butterfly Engravings with Botanical Studies, 1835 This elegant set of six hand-colored butterfly engravings originates from the celebrated Victorian scientific publicat...

Christopher Columbus Battle in Hispaniola, Antique Engraving, Dublin c.1815 Description This original early nineteenth-century engraving depicts Christopher Columbus and his forces ...

Title: Antique Hand-Colored Crested Birds Engraving – Bertuch, c. 1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting five remarkable crested and ornamental birds, publish...

Wonderful set of 6 architectural prints Copper-plate engravings after the original antique architectural drawings by L.Carter Published...

Original Antique Print of Five Exotic Red Fish by Bertuch, c.1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting five remarkable species of fish, published in Friedrich Ju...

Antique Exotic Seashells & Cone Shells Engraving – Bertuch, c.1800 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting seven remarkable and highly decorative seashells, publish...

Original Antique Print of Ancient Greek and Roman Lyres by Bertuch, 1802 Original antique hand-colored copper engraving depicting ten different forms of ancient lyres, citharas and ...

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Starfish and Marine Creatures, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving features various starfish and other echinoderms, emphasizing...

Horatio Nelson Portrait, Trafalgar Engraving, Naval Hero, 1819 London This striking engraved portrait depicts Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758–1805), one of Britain’s most celebrat...

Madame Knip Green Pigeon Engraving, Madagascar Green Pigeon , from Les Pigeons This large-scale engraving, printed in color and finished by hand, depicts the Madagascar Green Pigeon...

Set of Three Antique St. Vincent Engravings after Agostino Brunias, 1818 Important matching set of three original antique engravings depicting the people and culture of St. Vincent ...

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