1880s Prints

Wonderful print of St Anthony of Padua Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Foxing to the margin Free shipping The me...

Great image of a Blue 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 color P...

Great image of a Firecrest 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 Spotted Flycatcher Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Origina...

Great image of a Crested 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 color...

These botanical prints from "Les Plantes à Feuillage Coloré, Tome Second," published in Paris in 1880 with J. Rothschild as the editor, are beautiful representations of the plant spe...

Late 19th-Century French Equestrian chromolithograph prints by Ernest Alexandre Bodoy, A. Legras. Capturing the exhilarating energy of equestrian steeplechase scenes, as originally...

Great image of a Marsh 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 col...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Free shipping

Set of 3 Antique Greek Architecture and Ornament Prints from 1887, Neoclassical This exceptional set of three antique prints offers a detailed and inspiring look at the richness of ...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Free shipping

Wonderful print of St Bruno of Cologne Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size

Six impressive full page colored chromolithographic plates of monumental art in Italy. Published in 1883. These are large-folio seized in a clamshell portfolio and include the 16 lea...

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...

Italian Renaissance Stained Glass Design Print from Ornamentenschatz, 19th Century This vibrant 19th-century chromolithograph captures the essence of Italian Renaissance glass paint...

Antique Japanese Landscape Engraving of Mount Fuji: Serene River View This remarkable 19th-century engraving captures a tranquil view of Mount Fuji, Japan's most iconic peak, rising...

Great image of a Yellow-browed Warbler Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Alexander Francis Lydon. Orig...

Great image of an Orphean 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 ...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Free shipping

Great image of a Reed 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 hand...

Title: Japanese Textile Patterns in Rich Colors: Antique Lithograph, 1880s This remarkable lithograph from the 1880s features two vibrant examples of traditional Japanese textile pa...

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

Sensational image by Gustave Doré Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Free shipping

1880s Italian shoe advertisement from a Southampton, NY estate.

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 ...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Free shipping

Title: Japanese Phoenix in Flight: Antique Lithograph, 1880s Description: This captivating lithograph from the 1880s presents an elegant depiction of a mythical phoenix in flight, r...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Free shipping

Sensational image by Gustave Doré From Milton's " Paradise Lost " Woodcut engraving Published C.1880 Unframed. Free shipping

This lithograph showcases a fashionable woman from 1889, dressed in a stylish and elegant day gown, typical of the late Victorian era. The dress is made of a light teal fabric with a...

Antique print titled 'Die Krim - Trachten'. Original antique print of Crimean costumes. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.

Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Window from Ca Foscari, Venice Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, circa 1880 On wove quality ...

Orders of Knights, Antique Hand-Colored Print of Medieval Orders c.1880 This distinguished antique costume plate depicts several of the major medieval knightly orders, rendered with...

Wonderful prints of Decorative Art, mainly Japonisme Chromo-lithographs Published by W.Mackenzie. C.1880 Original colour Unframed. Free shipping.

Clerical and Monastic Vestments 1400–1800, Antique Hand-Colored Print This elegant antique costume plate illustrates a wide range of clerical and monastic garments worn within the R...

Antique Japanese Buddhist Deity Print with Guardians, 19th Century This captivating 19th-century Japanese print presents a vibrant depiction of a Buddhist deity surrounded by fierce...

Antique Persian-Arabic Tile Design Print in Blue, Glazed Ceramic Wall Pattern, 1887 This striking antique print showcases a refined example of Persian-Arabic ceramic wall decoration...

Wonderful print of St Elizabeth of Hungary Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size

Exquisite Hand-Colored Lithograph of Japanese Decorative Art, Plate II, 1882-1884 This striking hand-colored lithograph, Plate II from George Ashdown Audsley's masterpiece "The Orna...

Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Tracery from the Campanile of Giotto, at Florence. Steel engraving after the original drawing by John Ruskin. Published, circa 1880 ...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré From Milton's " Paradise Lost " Woodcut engraving Published C.1870 Unframed. Free shipping

The Elegant Chamois Polish Chicken A Rare 19th Century Poultry Lithograph This exquisite 19th century chromolithograph showcases a pair of Chamois Polish chickens, an ornamental b...

Title: Japanese Peacocks in Full Plumage: Antique Lithograph, 1880s Description: This exquisite lithograph from the 1880s showcases a pair of majesti...

Title: Mythical and Narrative Japanese Tsuba Designs – Plate XIII from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s Decorative Art Collection Description: Plate XIII from Section VI of G. A. Audsl...

Antique Botanical Print – Exotic Orchid Odontoglossum Wattianum, c.1888 Description: A richly colored and finely detailed botanical print of the orchid 'Odontoglossum wattianum', or...

Wonderful print of St Francis of Sales Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size

Title: Exquisite Japanese Tsuba (Sword Guards) – Plate XII from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s Decorative Art Series Description: Plate XII from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s celebra...

Wonderful print of St Susanna of Eleutheropolis Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size

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 ...

Vivid Hand-Colored Lithograph from Audsley’s The Ornamental Arts of Japan, 1882-1884 This exceptional hand-colored lithograph is a striking example of Japanese ornamental design fr...

Title: Intricate Japanese Sword Guards (Tsuba) – Plate XI from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s Decorative Art Series Description: Plate XI from Section VI of G. A. Audsley’s decorativ...

Experience a captivating glimpse into the world of 19th-century ethnography with the "Ethiopian Race - Negros, Kaffirs", an antique print from Blackie's Comprehensive Atlas and Geogr...

Germany 1500–1600, Set of Six Antique Hand-Colored Renaissance Costume Prints This exceptional set of six hand-colored costume plates presents a richly detailed visual history of German dress between 1500 and 1600, a century marked by artistic transformation, political upheaval, and the dramatic rise of the Landsknechts—Europe’s most flamboyant mercenary soldiers. Produced by Ernst Wasmuth A.-G. in Berlin after designs by Max Tilke, the series forms a cohesive and chronologically focused group illustrating both military and civilian fashion at the height of the German Renaissance. Plate 121 (1500–1525) introduces early Renaissance styles through richly dressed townspeople, artisans, and vividly attired Landsknechts in striped hose, puffed sleeves, and slashed fabrics. Their bold silhouettes and vibrant colors reflect an era that embraced display, individuality, and martial confidence. Plate 125 shifts attention to educated and urban society. Nobles, scholars, patricians, and elegantly dressed women appear in fitted gowns, fur-lined robes, tall hats, and structured outer garments typical of pre-Reformation Germany. This plate captures the rising influence of civic authority and intellectual life in cities such as Nuremberg and Augsburg. Plate 128 brings us deeper into mid-16th-century fashion, featuring court musicians, entertainers, and courtiers in short doublets, decorative hose, lightweight cloaks, and feathered caps. A second grouping includes finely dressed nobles and diplomats, highlighting the refinement and ceremony of German court culture. Plates 133, 134, and 135 together form an extraordinary triptych of Landsknecht fashion. These soldiers became famous across Europe for their exuberant and unconventional dress—massive slashed sleeves, multicolored fabrics, puffed shoulders, dagger-cut openings, exaggerated hose, and feathered hats. Represented here in various ranks and roles, the Landsknechts illustrate not only military history but also one of the boldest and most influential costume styles of the Renaissance. Their outfits remain some of the most recognizable in European fashion history. As a complete six-plate group, these prints present a compelling narrative of German Renaissance society—its militarism, its artistic ambition, and its richly diverse clothing traditions. The hand-coloring across the set is bright and consistent, showcasing atmospheric tones, strong contrasts, and careful attention to detail. Few collections display this level of completeness and visual harmony. Ideal for collectors of European history, early modern military culture, historical costume, or decorative antique prints with strong visual presence, this series also suits interior designers seeking classical themes, warm palettes, and refined historical character. Condition report: All six plates are in very good antique condition with gentle age toning and minimal edge wear. Image areas are clean and colors remain vivid. Plate numbers and captions clearly present. No tears, staining, or repairs. Framing suggestion: For a striking installation, frame the six plates in matching dark-stained or walnut frames with warm cream mats. They display beautifully in two rows of three, or as a vertical series of paired prints. Their strong color palette and rhythmic compositions create a dynamic yet elegant wall display. Technique: Hand-colored lithographs Maker: Max Tilke, printed by Ernst Wasmuth A.-G., Berlin, c.1880 Keywords: German Renaissance costumes, 1500s German clothing, Landsknecht soldiers, antique costume print, hand-colored lithograph, Max Tilke, Ernst Wasmuth Berlin, Renaissance fashion Germany, 16th century attire, historical dress Germany, court fashion 1500s, German nobles costumes, artisan clothing Renaissance...

Wonderful Gothic architectural print. Balcony in the Campo St. Benedetto, Venice Steel engraving by R.P. Cuff after the original drawing by John Ruskin Published, circa 1880 On w...

Description of the Prints First Print: Beauty, Peacock, and Waved Moths This print showcases an array of intricately detailed moths and their associated flora. The Beauty, Peacock,...

Title: "Persian Artistic Excellence in Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornamental Archive" Description of the Prints: These images are part of "Der Ornamentenschatz," a collection of decorative s...

Wonderful print of St Leo The Great Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size

Japanese Fans and Floral Heliogravure Print by G. A. Audsley, Paris, c. 1880 This exquisite heliogravure print, published around 1880 by Sampson Low & Co. and lithographed in Paris ...

Défense de Tuyen-Quan Tonkin 1885 French Colonial Battle Épinal Print This vivid French color lithograph depicts the heroic defense of Tuyen-Quan during the Tonkin Campaign, fought ...

Wonderful print of St Henry II Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Foxing to the margin Free shipping The measurement is the paper size