19th Century Prints

Napoleonic Marines, Garde Impériale, French Military Uniform Print, 1843 This finely hand-colored military print depicts a Marine of the Imperial Guard (Marins de la Garde Impériale...

Antique Australian Horse Portrait 1898, Colonial Equestrian Lithograph This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts No. 39. Le C...

Glorious set of 15 prints of London buildings Steel engravings. Published by Tallis, circa 1840 Unframed.

Antique Utah Canyon Print, Weber River & Sheep Rock Canyon View, 1861 Description: A finely detailed mid-19th century American landscape engraving titled Second or Sheep Rock Ca...

Ctenophores (Comb Jellies) – Marine Invertebrates, Royal Natural History, 1896 This elegant original natural history plate illustrates ctenophores, commonly known as comb jellies, a...

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

A Japanese ukiyo-e triptych, this framed Kabuki theater woodblock print captures the energy and drama of Edo-period performance. The scene unfolds across three panels, each meticulou...

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

Jewish Girl Print Algiers Algeria 1853 by Compte-Calix – Hand-Colored Lithograph This graceful antique print depicts a young Jewish girl (Jeune Fille Juive d'Alger) from Algiers, Al...

Antique Portrait Prince Rupert – English Civil War Commander, c.1850 A finely engraved and highly decorative mid-19th century portrait of Prince Rupert of the Rhine, one of the most...

Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina – Panoramic City Engraving, 19th C. This impressive 19th-century engraving titled Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston presents a sweeping pan...

Untitled plan of a design for a country landscape garden. This print originates from 'Magazijn van tuin-sieraden'. The book is compiled by Gijsbert van Laar, providing a survey - chi...

Stooped Victorian Philosopher – Vanity Fair Men of the Day No. 12, 1870 This original chromolithograph was published in Vanity Fair on October 22, 1870, as Men of the Day No. 12. Ca...

Late 19th century black and white etching titled "Salon de 1877 - Portrait de M. Carrier Belleuse" drawn by Fernand Cormon (24 December 1845 – 20 March 1924) and etched by Benjamin L...

Lovely botanical print Chromo-lithograph Original color Published, circa 1870 Unframed. Chipped top left corner Free shipping

Antique costume print titled 'Chef des Renards'. Original antique print of a Meskwaki Chief. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde' by A...

Water Monitors Robbing a Nest – Antique Reptile Wildlife Print, 1895 This dramatic antique natural history print depicts two Water Monitors in the act of raiding a nest within a den...

Antique costume print titled 'Femme de l'Ile Guham'. Original antique print of a woman of Guam. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde' b...

Soft River Tortoises – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, c.1895 This charming antique natural history print depicts softshell river tortoises in a tranquil wetland habitat, combining scientific observation with the gentle artistic style characteristic of late nineteenth-century zoological illustration. The scene presents two tortoises moving through calm waters bordered by reeds and aquatic vegetation, while a small bird perches quietly in the background, adding depth and atmosphere to the composition. The artist carefully captures the distinctive characteristics of softshell tortoises, including their flattened bodies, elongated necks, and streamlined forms adapted for life in rivers and lakes. Unlike the heavily armored tortoises familiar to most viewers, these species possess flexible shells and are highly specialized aquatic reptiles. Their unusual appearance fascinated nineteenth-century naturalists who sought to document the diversity of animal life from around the world. The subtle color palette of soft greens, warm browns, and muted earth tones creates a peaceful and decorative image. The delicate rendering of water reflections, grasses, and shoreline plants demonstrates the period's growing interest in depicting animals within their natural environments rather than as isolated scientific specimens. This approach reflects the evolving relationship between zoology, illustration, and public education during the Victorian era. Natural history prints of reptiles are less commonly encountered than birds, butterflies, or botanical subjects, making them particularly appealing to collectors seeking unusual examples of nineteenth-century scientific illustration. The serene composition and attractive coloration also make this print highly decorative for contemporary interiors. Today, such works are collected for their historical significance, artistic quality, and connection to the golden age of natural history publishing. Whether displayed in a study, library, conservatory, or modern interior, this print offers a fascinating glimpse into the nineteenth-century exploration and documentation of the natural world. This is an original antique color lithograph, not a reproduction. The print is sold unframed. Any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning, occasional foxing, and minor handling wear consistent with age. Original margins preserved. Please review the photographs carefully for a complete assessment of condition. Framing tips: This print displays beautifully in a dark walnut, ebonized, or natural oak frame with a warm ivory museum mat. The vertical format makes it ideal for gallery walls, studies, natural history collections, and contemporary interiors. Keywords: Soft River Tortoises, Softshell Turtle, Turtle Print, Reptile Art...

British Moths and Caterpillars on Mullein – Humphreys & Westwood, 1845 This original hand-colored lithograph originates from British Moths and Their Transformations by Henry Noel Hu...

King Vulture, Griffon Vulture & Bearded Vulture Lithograph, 1816 This original hand-colored lithograph presents four of the world's most remarkable vultures and carrion-feeding ...

Egyptian Antiquities from Gaza and Malta, Antique Engraving, c.1802 This detailed engraved plate presents a carefully arranged selection of antiquities attributed to the eastern Med...

Set of 4 original prints of 'McIan's Costumes of the Clans of Scotland'. Included are: Mac Lachlan, Mac Innes, Ferguson and Mac Quarie. This is the reprint of the famous 1845 version, published by David...

Antique Louvre Bas-Relief Engravings Pair, French Neoclassical, 1803 A striking and architecturally balanced pair of early 19th-century French engravings depicting sculptural bas-re...

Glorious set of 10 prints of British castles Chromo-lithographs After the original drawings by Alexander Francis Lydon Published by Mackenzie C.1880 Unframed. The measurement gi...

Wonderful image after Rembrandt Fine Steel engraving. Published by Jones & Co., London. C.1850 Unframed.

Wonderful prints of ancient Egyptian wall decoration After Howard Carter Dated 1896 Lithographs Unframed. The price is for the set of 3 The...

Bearded Romantic Statesman – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 67, 1870 Published October 29, 1870, this Vanity Fair chromolithograph forms part of the Statesmen series and is subtitled “Th...

Antique Utah Landscape Print, Weber Canyon & Great Salt Lake Valley, 1861 Description: A refined mid-19th century American landscape engraving titled Weber Lower Cañon, depictin...

Antique Decorative Ceiling Designs, Fontainebleau Gallery, Baltard, 1803 – Pair This elegant pair of architectural engravings presents richly detailed ceiling designs from the Châte...

Victorian Beetle Prints Set of Four – Scarab & Stag Beetle Plates, 1893 Description: This decorative set of four natural history beetle plates originates from the influential Ge...

Northumberland Pennsylvania – Antique Susquehanna River Bridge Engraving Description: This elegant mid-19th century steel engraving presents a p...

Antique costume print titled 'Rajah de Dao'. Original antique print of a Dao Rajah. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde' by Auguste Wa...

Wonderful print of the Royal Golden Barge Copper-plate engraving Published C.1800 Unframed.     

Antique print titled 'Ortygornis Ponticerriana'. Bird print of the grey partridge. This print originates from 'The Game Birds of India, Burmah and Ceylo...

Large Antique Entomology Poster – Dragonflies, Crickets, Flies & Mole Crickets, 65x84 cm This impressive large-format antique entomology poster depicts a wide range of insects in fi...

Antique Orchid and Flower Prints – Gladiolus, Jonquil, and Narcissus, 1897 Description: This striking set of three chromolithographs originates from Edward Step’s Favourite Flowers ...

Victorian Gentleman with Umbrella – Vanity Fair “Ninety-one” Spy Cartoon 1883 Description: This original Vanity Fair chromolithograph titled “Ninety-one” was published on September ...

The High Mettled Racer – The Post Horse, after Alken, 19th century Late 19th century color photomechanical print after Henry Thomas Alken’s famous series The High Mettled Racer. The...

The Coronation of His Majesty George IV – July 19, 1821 – Hand-Coloured Engraving by Matthew Dubourg, 1822 Vivid hand-coloured engraving depicting the coronation of King George IV a...

Antique print titled 'One of the two shirts worn by King Charles I at his execution'. Chromolithographic plate originating from 'The Royal House of Stua...

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

Terra Allegory, Cybele Mother Earth, Antique Hand-Colored Engraving 1815 Description: This striking allegorical engraving represents Terra, the personification of Earth, shown as th...

Antique costume print titled 'Le Progrès'. Old fashion print of various men and women illustrating the fashion trends of June, 1878. Artists and Engravers: Published for 'La Gazet...

Alpine Gentiana Botanical Wall Collection, Set of 10, Antique Chromolithos, 1897 Description: A beautifully curated collection of ten antique alpine botanical chromolithographs, fea...

Indian Architectural Ornament – Mughal Floral and Geometric Motifs, Plate XVI This striking 19th-century chromolithograph from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, Plate XVI, showcases a curate...

Antique Engraving of the Erie Canal and Little Falls on the River Mohawk, c. 1850 This antique engraving presents a striking scene of the Erie Canal and the Little Falls on the Rive...

Fishes & Sea Life Print: Shark, Seahorse, Sunfish, Stingray – Antique 1867 This striking antique print depicts a wide variety of marine life, including sharks, rays, sunfish, seahor...

Early 19th Century Anatomical Engravings of Human Skulls – Comparative Craniology (Set of 2) A rare pair of early 19th-century anatomical engravings documenting comparative craniolo...

Mountain Road to the Salakh Valley (Puncak Pass), Java – Colonial Landscape Lithograph, 1872 This richly detailed chromolithograph presents a scenic mountain route leading into the ...

Antique print titled 'Europa XVIth Cent - Europe XVIe, Siecle - Europa XVItes Jahr'. Chromolithograph of European 16th century bedroom. This print originates from 'Le Costume Histori...

Edward Knatchbull-Hugessen – Vanity Fair Statesmen No. 51, Signed Ape, 1870 Description: This original chromolithograph caricature was published in Vanity Fair on June 11, 1870, as ...

Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Nicotiana Tabacum and Nicotiana Rustica, 1854 This striking hand-colored botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s 'Deutschlands Tech...

Antique costume print titled 'Perse - Homme du Peuple'. Original antique print of a Persian man. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de ...

Title: "Botanical Study of an Apple and Blossoms: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving" Description: This exquisite 19th-century botanical engraving showcases a beautifully detaile...

Antique Architectural Engraving of a Caryatid, Cabinet d'Henri IV, by Baltard, 18th Century This engraving depicts a richly detailed caryatid figure surrounded by fragments of class...

Original print of natives of America. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Published, circa 1800.

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

Great images of cats Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown, Gilpin and Edwards with original ha...