19th Century Prints

Title: Set of Three Original French Anatomical Lithographs of the Spine and Pelvis by Jules Cloquet, Paris, 1821–1831 Description: An exceptional suite of three original anatomical ...

Title: Set of Three Original French Anatomical Lithographs by Jules Cloquet, Paris, 1821–1831 Description: An exceptional suite of three original anatomical lithographs from Jules C...

A Pair of Botanical Prints from Paxton’s Magazine of Botany: Rhododendron standishii and Camellia japonica miniata (Low’s) S. Holden, del. & lith. (Rhododendron); lithographer unid...

Set of Four Hand-Colored Botanical Prints from Book of Worlds, 1848 This elegant set of four hand-colored botanical lithographs originates from the 1848 German natural history publi...

Lovely set of 6 botanical prints Chromo-lithographs Original color Published, circa 1870 Unframed. The measurement given is for one print. Free shipping

Antique English Landscape Etchings, Cottage & Trees – Sherlock, 1811 A refined pair of early 19th-century English landscape etchings, delica...

Medieval European Clergy Costumes by Racinet, Gothic Church Vestments, 1888 This refined chromolithograph originates from the celebrated publication Le Costume Historique by the Fre...

Meiji-Era Triptych of the Battle of Pyongyang in the Sino-Japanese War, 1894 This striking 1894 woodblock triptych by Ogata Gekko (1859–1920) depicts the dramatic Battle of Pyongyan...

Rare Vanity Fair Cabinet Council Print – British Government Leaders 1883 Description: This large and highly detailed Vanity Fair chromolithograph titled “The Cabinet Council. 1883” was published on November 27, 1883 and drawn by the celebrated French artist Carlo Pellegrini, who worked for Vanity Fair under the pseudonym “Ape.” Unlike the magazine’s well-known single-figure caricatures, this impressive composition depicts a full group portrait of leading members of the British government gathered around the cabinet table during the premiership of William Ewart Gladstone. The scene captures a lively cabinet meeting, with ministers seated around a green-covered table engaged in discussion and debate. Pellegrini combines caricature with careful observation, giving each figure recognizable character while maintaining the dignity appropriate to senior statesmen of the British Empire. The composition provides a rare visual insight into the inner circle of Victorian political leadership. Among the figures depicted are many of the most important political personalities of late nineteenth-century Britain, including William Ewart Gladstone, Prime Minister; Lord Granville; Lord Kimberley; Sir William Harcourt; Joseph Chamberlain; Lord Northbrook; Lord Spencer; Lord Derby; Lord Selborne; and others who formed part of Gladstone’s Liberal cabinet. Their names are printed along the lower margin of the sheet, allowing viewers to identify each participant in the scene. Vanity Fair magazine, founded in London in 1868, became internationally famous for its illustrated portraits of influential personalities from politics, aristocracy, military life, sport, and culture. While the magazine is best known for its single-figure caricatures by artists such as Leslie Ward (“Spy”) and Carlo Pellegrini (“Ape”), occasional large group compositions like this cabinet meeting are far rarer and highly sought after by collectors. The print was produced using chromolithography and printed by the renowned firm Vincent Brooks, Day & Son in London, one of the leading color printers of the Victorian era. Their sophisticated printing techniques allowed for subtle shading and complex compositions, evident in the detailed rendering of the interior, furniture, and individual personalities gathered around the cabinet table. Today this striking Vanity Fair cabinet scene stands as both a fascinating historical document and a powerful decorative print. Its larger format and narrative composition make it especially appealing to collectors of political history, British parliamentary history, and Victorian illustration. Condition: Very good condition with light age toning and occasional minor foxing consistent with age. Margins remain generous and colors are well preserved. Minor handling wear visible along the edges, typical for larger Vanity Fair sheets of this period. Framing tips: This impressive composition displays beautifully in a wide dark walnut or ebonized frame with a warm ivory museum mat. Because of its larger horizontal format, it works particularly well as a statement piece above a desk, library table, or study wall. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: Carlo Pellegrini (“Ape”), printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, London, 1883 Keywords: Vanity Fair Cabinet Council, Vanity Fair print, Carlo Pellegrini Ape, Victorian cabinet meeting, William Gladstone cabinet, British political caricature, Vanity Fair chromolithograph, Victorian politics print, British parliament history print, antique political...

Title: Stylish Victorian Gentleman – Vanity Fair “Sheep” Spy Caricature 1883 Description: This original Vanity Fair chromolithograph titled “Sheep” was published on September 29, 18...

Antique Costume Print Pair Annam Soldiers, Hand-Colored, 1854 A striking pair of hand-colored ethnographic costume prints depicting figures from Annam (present-day Vietnam), offerin...

Indigenous Peoples Near Quebec – 19th Century Ethnographic Print of Canada This antique print offers a striking ethnographic view of Indigenous peoples from the region surrounding Q...

Set of 3 antique monkey prints titled 'Le Sajou Cornu', Le Coaita' and 'Le Sajou Brun'. Original old prints of a tufted capuchin, spider monkey a...

Title: 1849 Hand-Colored Lithograph of Dragonflies and Nymph Stages – A Study in Entomology Description: This intricate hand-colored lithograph from 1849 illustrates various drago...

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...

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...

Early French Warriors and Nobility, Gaulish to Norman Cavalry, 4-Plate Set, ca. 1860 A powerful and visually unified set of four original 19th-century hand-colored engravings depict...

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...

Parasol & Boletes Mushrooms – Antique Botanical Lithograph Set, 1885 This attractive two-plate set of large-format botanical lithographs illustrates a diverse range of European ...

These are a pair of engraving, in color. They are representing, monuments of the city of Paris. They have been done durong the 19th century in France.

Wonderful set of 24 prints of the Middle East Steel engravings after Turner, Roberts and Stanfield etc. Published by Murray Dated 1834-1835 Unframed. The measurement below is th...

Great image of a racehorse presented in an antique oak frame Lithograph after George Stubbs with original hand color. Published, 1847. Please note the dark area to the right of th...

Napoleon Bonaparte Imperial Guard Cavalry Prints by Horace Vernet, 1843 This original 19th-century hand-coloured lithograph pair depicts elite cavalry units of Napoleon Bonaparte’s ...

The Pantheon and Piazza della Rotonda, Rome – Benoist 1869 Lithograph NOTE: This original antique lithograph is offered unframed, allowing the buyer full freedom of framing choice. Description: This impressive 19th-century lithograph depicts the Pantheon of Agrippa and the lively Piazza della Rotonda in Rome, one of the most iconic urban spaces of the Eternal City. Created by Félix Benoist after Bayot and published in Paris in 1869, the print forms part of the celebrated series Rome dans sa Grandeur, an ambitious artistic project dedicated to portraying Rome as a unified historical landscape where antiquity and modern life coexist. The composition centers on the monumental façade of the Pantheon, its classical portico supported by massive Corinthian columns and crowned by the famous inscription honoring Marcus Agrippa. The ancient temple—by the 19th century functioning as the Church of Santa Maria ad Martyres—dominates the scene with timeless architectural authority. In front of the building stands the fountain and obelisk of Piazza della Rotonda, anchoring the bustling square. Benoist enriches the architectural setting with animated scenes of daily Roman life. A preacher addresses a gathered crowd in the foreground, while families, children, merchants, and passersby fill the piazza, creating a vivid impression of civic and social activity. Horse-drawn carriages and market stalls further emphasize the Pantheon’s role not only as a historic monument but as the living center of an active neighborhood. This blending of monumentality and everyday life is characteristic of Rome dans sa Grandeur, reflecting the 19th-century fascination with Rome as both archaeological treasure and modern city. The lithographic technique demonstrates exceptional precision and tonal subtlety. Fine architectural detailing contrasts with soft atmospheric shading, lending depth to the sky and enhancing the sense of space within the square. The balanced composition and recognizable subject make this print particularly appealing to collectors of Roman views, Grand Tour imagery, and classical architectural prints...

Titled "Reverie" (or "Dream"), this lithograph by Alphonse Mucha is one of his most noted and most desirable printed designs. The original use of the design was as an in-house poster...

Wonderful image after Rubens Fine steel engraving. Published by A.H. Payne C.1850 Unframed.

Horsetail Plants – Trio of Victorian Botanical Prints, 1873 Description: A strong decorative trio illustrating three horsetail species with...

Antique print titled 'Neapel'. View of Naples, Italy. Originates from 'Meyers Universum'. Artists and Engravers: Joseph Meyer (May 9, 1796 - June 27, 1856) was a German industrial...

Franklin Valley, Great Basin Nevada – Beckwith Survey Engraving, c.1855 A highly evocative mid-19th-century American landscape engraving titled Franklin Valley, produced as part of ...

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Series: Pictures of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces Number: 44 Oki Province: Takuhi Shrine Medium: Woodblock Print Date: 1853 (Kaei 6), 12th month Number of Prints: 70/70 (inc. Title Page) Format: Vertical Oban Size (H x W): 14" x 9.25" print only. Publisher: Koshimuraya Heisuke (Koshihei) Blockcutter's mark: Hori Ko-Sen Signature: Hiroshige hitsu Additional marks: Censor's seals: aratame, Ox 12 Displayed with mat and gilt wood frame. Reference: For an identical print, see the collection of MIA (Minneapolis Institute of Art) Accession Number P.75.51.398; MFA...

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

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...

West Point and the Highlands, Hudson River Military View – 1869 Engraving This finely executed 19th-century engraving titled West Point and the Highlands presents a commanding view of the Hudson River framed...

18th Century French Textile Patterns – Floral and Striped Rococo Fabrics, Plate XCV This vibrant chromolithograph, Plate XCV from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, displays a richly varied c...

Pair of 19th century neoclassic steel engraving prints. Professionally matted and framed.

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

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

Moonwort and Adder’s Tongue Ferns – Antique Botanical Prints, 1873 Description: This intriguing pair features two distinctive fern species with upright growth and pronounced botanic...

Republican General and His Guide 1795, Napoleonic Era Military Uniform Print This finely hand-colored 19th-century engraving depicts a Republican general and his guide as uniformed ...

Three Antique Hawaii Engravings – Hula Dance, Native Ceremony & Lamentation, 1836 Description: This set of three original 19th-century engravings illustrates scenes of traditional l...

Mexico, Antique Map, Central America and Gulf of Mexico, Blackie Atlas 1860 Description: This original antique map titled Mexico presents a detailed mid-19th-century view of Mexico ...

These illustrations, executed with precision and rich coloration, are fine examples of chromolithography, a technique popular in the 19th century for its ability to produce vivid, mu...

Ottoman Harem Interior Lithograph, Constantinople, Melling, Paris c.1888 A highly detailed and architecturally fascinating 19th-century lithograph depicting the interior of the Imperial Harem in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), based on the celebrated work of Antoine Ignace Melling. This refined print was published in Paris by Firmin-Didot & Cie in the late 19th century as part of a major visual survey of global cultures and historical subjects. The composition presents a rare cross-sectional view of the Sultan...

Antique print titled 'Ptychosperma rumphii - Ptychosperma angustifolia'. Original antique print of palm species. This print originates from 'Rumphia' b...

Antique Arctic Peoples & Northern Tribes Costume Prints, Set of 9 An exceptional and visually cohesive set of nine original 19th-century hand-colored ethnographic costume prints dep...

Antique China Merchant House Canton Print – Thomas Allom Steel Engraving 1843 Description This refined antique print titled House of a Chinese Merchant, near Canton was drawn by the...

Title: The Racing Stallion – Original Samuel Howitt Georgian Equestrian Engraving, England, 1800 An elegant and highly decorative original copperplate engraving by renowned British sporting artist Samuel Howitt, depicting a spirited racing stallion being presented by its handler within an idyllic English landscape. Several figures and an additional horse appear in the background, emphasizing the social and aristocratic culture surrounding horse breeding and racing during the Georgian era. The plate is signed in the image "Howitt inv. et f.", indicating that Samuel Howitt both designed and engraved the work himself. The lower right publication line reads "Published March 1, 1800," confirming its original issue at the dawn of the nineteenth century. Samuel Howitt (1756–1822) was among Britain's foremost painters and illustrators of horses, hunting scenes, and rural sporting life. His engravings are celebrated for their remarkable understanding of equine anatomy, movement, and character, making them enduring favorites among collectors of antique sporting art. Today, works such as The Racing Stallion remain highly desirable decorative pieces for country houses, libraries, gentlemen's studies, stables, and contemporary equestrian interiors. Creator: Samuel Howitt (British, 1756–1822) Origin: England Date: Published March 1, 1800 Medium: Original copperplate engraving on laid paper, unframed Image dimensions: 26.5 cm × 21.3 cm Presented unframed. Framed photographs are for inspiration only. Condition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate toning, minor handling wear, light creasing, and generous original margins. The engraving remains strong and well-preserved, displaying beautifully more than two centuries after publication. Keywords: Samuel Howitt, Racing Stallion, horse engraving, equestrian art, Georgian print, English sporting art, racehorse print, antique horse engraving, original copperplate engraving, British animal art, country house decor, stable decoration, hunting lodge interior, English rural landscape, sporting gentleman, laid paper engraving, eighteenth century print...

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

Antique print titled 'Chinese and Japanese - Chinois & Japonais - Chinesisch und Japanesisch'. Chromolithograph of Chinese and Japanese ornaments and d...

Scottish Clan Chief in Highland Dress – Hand-Coloured Lithograph, c.1845 Description: This striking lithograph depicts a Scottish clan chief wearing full Highland dress, including t...

Antique Wild Duck Print Mallard Ducks Wetland Scene Chromolithograph c.1895 Description: This attractive late 19th-century natural history print titled Wild Duck presents a serene wetland scene featuring mallard ducks in their natural habitat. The composition captures several birds in different positions, including a male mallard with its characteristic green head in the foreground, alongside a female duck gliding through calm water, while additional birds rest along the bank in the background. Executed as a high-quality chromolithograph, the print displays soft tonal transitions and subtle coloration typical of refined zoological illustrations of the period. The gentle palette of greens, browns, and muted blues creates a harmonious and calming scene, while the detailed rendering of feathers and posture reflects careful observation combined with artistic sensitivity. The composition balances scientific accuracy with decorative appeal, making it both informative and visually pleasing. The water reflections, vegetation, and natural setting add depth and atmosphere, giving the print a tranquil and timeless character. This piece works particularly well in a wide range of interiors, including classic studies, country homes, and contemporary spaces seeking a natural or relaxed aesthetic. It also pairs beautifully with other bird or wildlife prints to create a cohesive gallery wall. Condition report: Good condition overall. Light age toning and scattered foxing, mainly in the margins. Minor edge wear consistent with age. Image remains clear and visually appealing. Framing tips: Ideal for a dark walnut or black frame with a generous ivory or cream mat to enhance the soft tones and fine detail. Also suitable for lighter interiors with a natural oak frame and neutral mat for a softer, more contemporary presentation. Keywords: antique duck print...

Romanesque Decorative Prints by H. Dolmetsch, 1890, Manuscript and Mural Designs This pair of richly colored lithographic plates by Hermann Dolmetsch, published around 1887 in Stutt...

King George III Portrait, British Monarch, Military Engraving 1812 London This elegant engraved portrait depicts King George III (1738–1820), one of Britain’s longest-reigning monar...

A fine pair of antique Japanese Woodblock Prints attributed to Keisai Eisen (1790-1848), original and presented in gilded bamboo wood frames. About the a...

Title: Napoleon and Francis II after Austerlitz, Antique French Engraving, circa 1840 Description: This 19th-century French engraving depicts the historic meeting between Napoleon B...

Antique Lipizzaner Horse Portrait 1898, Classical European Equestrian Lithograph This original antique colour lithograph from 1898 depicts No...

Antique Map Italy, Bartholomew for Black’s General Atlas, Edinburgh 1884 Description: This detailed map of Italy was published in the New and Revised Edition of Black’s General Atlas of the World, issued in Edinburgh in 1884 by the respected Scottish publishing house A. & C. Black. The map was prepared under the direction of the renowned cartographer John Bartholomew, whose work played a major role in shaping nineteenth-century atlas cartography. John Bartholomew was one of the most influential mapmakers of the Victorian era. His atlases for A. & C. Black were admired for their clarity, precision, and elegant presentation. Combining scientific geographic accuracy with refined engraving and printed color, Bartholomew’s maps became widely used in education, government, and scholarly circles throughout Europe and the British Empire. The map presents the Italian peninsula shortly after the unification of Italy in the nineteenth century. Political divisions are clearly distinguished through printed color, showing the administrative regions of the newly unified kingdom. The map extends from the Alpine frontier in the north to the southern tip of Calabria, capturing the entire peninsula with remarkable geographic detail. Northern Italy shows the Alpine region bordering Switzerland and Austria, with cities such as Turin, Milan, and Venice prominently marked. The Po River basin is depicted with a dense network of towns and transportation routes reflecting the economic importance of the region. Central Italy includes Florence, Pisa, and Rome, while the southern regions show Naples and the mountainous landscapes of Calabria and Basilicata. The map also includes the major Italian islands. Sardinia...

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

Pair of French Butterfly & Moth Engravings by E. Guérin, 1835 This elegant pair of antique French natural history engravings depicts butterflies, moths, caterpillars, and botanical ...

Great image of a sporting dog, a bloodhound. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original...