Book Title Collection

Laurel Tree, 1731-1743 (hand-coloured etching)
986443 Laurel Tree, 1731-1743 (hand-coloured etching) by Catesby, Mark (1679-1749); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laurel Tree. From The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands)

Ruffed Grouse, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991231 Ruffed Grouse, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Elliot, Daniel Girard (fl.1860-77); 59x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruffed Grouse; Bonasa Umbellus)

A page from 'Antropologium de Hominis Dignitate, Natura, et Proprietatibus ee Elementis' by Magnus Hundt
1764829 A page from 'Antropologium de Hominis Dignitate, Natura, et Proprietatibus ee Elementis' by Magnus Hundt, the Elder (1449-1519), 1501 (woodcut print) by Hundt

A Illustration depicting a Dissection, 1559 (woodcut print)
1764830 A Illustration depicting a Dissection, 1559 (woodcut print); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Illustration depicting a Dissection. From 'De re Anatomica Libri XV')

An Illustration depicting the Anatomy of a Woman, from 'Anatomia' by Realdo Colombo, 1609 (engraving)
1764831 An Illustration depicting the Anatomy of a Woman, from 'Anatomia' by Realdo Colombo, 1609 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Magnolia, 1750-1773 (hand-coloured engraved plate)
985914 Magnolia, 1750-1773 (hand-coloured engraved plate) by Trew, Christoph Jacob (1695-1769) & Ehert, Georg Dionysius (1708/9-70); approx 53.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnolia)

Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c. 1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum)
986282 Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c.1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum) by French School

The White Lily, 1799 (colour aquatint and mezzotint, finished in hand)
985913 The White Lily, 1799 (colour aquatint and mezzotint, finished in hand) by Thornton, Robert John (1768?-1837) (after); 59x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Lily)

Flemish anatomist and physician, Andreas Vesalius, giving a lesson at the school of medicine in Brussels
985801 Flemish anatomist and physician, Andreas Vesalius, giving a lesson at the school of medicine in Brussels, 1543 (colour woodcut) by Venetian School

The Night Blowing Cereus, 1800 (coloured engraving)
985827 The Night Blowing Cereus, 1800 (coloured engraving) by Reinagle, Philip (1749-1833) (attr. to); 57.5x46 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Night Blowing Cereus)

The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493 / 4 (woodcut)
986344 The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493/4 (woodcut) by Italian School, (15th century); 19.7x12.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess)

Engraving of a child in the womb from A Set of Anatomical Tables, with Explanations
1764836 Engraving of a child in the womb from A Set of Anatomical Tables, with Explanations, and an Abridgement, of the Practice of Midwifery, 1754 (engraving) by Smellie

Message Found in a Bottle, 1918 (pencil, pen and black ink, on vellum)
1199587 Message Found in a Bottle, 1918 (pencil, pen and black ink, on vellum) by Clarke, Harry (1889-1931); 21x15.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright

Poster advertising Leon Trotskys autobiography My Life (1930)
1197726 Poster advertising Leon Trotskys autobiography My Life (1930), 1930 (colour litho) by Schwarz, Mommie (Samuel) (1876-1942); 88x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Schwarz)

The Reverend John Witherington, Vicar of Tetsworth, Oxon, with his Family
989314 The Reverend John Witherington, Vicar of Tetsworth, Oxon, with his Family, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Bridges, John (fl.1818-54); 90.9x137.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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The Penguin, 1770 (hand coloured engraving)
986461 The Penguin, 1770 (hand coloured engraving) by Edwards, George (1694-1773) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penguin)

Illustration of various perfumery bottles, c. 1825 (watercolour and bodycolour)
986288 Illustration of various perfumery bottles, c.1825 (watercolour and bodycolour) by French School, (19th century); 32.5x45.3

Agrippina of Coellen (Cologne), 1499 (hand-coloured woodcut)
986285 Agrippina of Coellen (Cologne), 1499 (hand-coloured woodcut) by German School, (15th century); 30.4x20.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Agrippina of Coellen (Cologne)

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Long-billed Cockatoo (Licmetis nasicus). From The Birds of Australia. John Gould (1804-1881). Hand-coloured lithograph. Published in 1840-1869. 54.5 x 36cm

Windsor Castle from the Deer Park, c. 1827-1829 (hand-coloured aquatint)
985992 Windsor Castle from the Deer Park, c.1827-1829 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); 30x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Windsor Castle from the Deer Park)

Title page from Coryats Crudities hastily gobled up in five moneths travells in
985935 Title page from Coryats Crudities hastily gobled up in five moneths travells in France, Savoy, Italy, Rhetia, commonly called the Grisons Country, Helvetia alias Switzerland

Paradisea Augustae Victoriae, 1891-1898 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985895 Paradisea Augustae Victoriae, 1891-1898 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Hart, William (1823-94); 55.2x37.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paradisea Augustae Victoriae)

Descartes Composing His World System, c. 1786-1792 (colour aquatint)
985865 Descartes Composing His World System, c.1786-1792 (colour aquatint) by Desfontaines, (fl.1800) (after); 32x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Descartes Composing His World System)

Charles de Crequi is killed during the liberation of the town of Breme, c
985798 Charles de Crequi is killed during the liberation of the town of Breme, c.1786-1792 (colour aquatint engraving) by Sergent-Marceau

Seleucides Nigricans, (Shaw), c. 1891-1898 (coloured lithograph)
985735 Seleucides Nigricans, (Shaw), c.1891-1898 (coloured lithograph) by Hart, William (1823-94); 54.1x35.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seleucides Nigricans, (Shaw)

Carte Universelle (World Map), 1624 (ink and watercolour on vellum)
991249 Carte Universelle (World Map), 1624 (ink and watercolour on vellum) by French School, (17th century); 46.7x90.45 (approx.) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Carte Universelle (World Map)

Rosa Damascena Coccina (Portland rose), 1817-1824 (stipple-engraving printed in colours
991246 Rosa Damascena Coccina (Portland rose), 1817-1824 (stipple-engraving printed in colours and finished by hand) by Redoute

1. Crinum arenarium and 2. Cobergia incarnata, 1840-1844 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991245 1. Crinum arenarium and 2. Cobergia incarnata, 1840-1844 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 26.8x21 (approx.) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1)

Petrogale Xanthopus (yellow-footed rock-wallaby), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991244 Petrogale Xanthopus (yellow-footed rock-wallaby), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 56.3x38.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Elliots Pheasant, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991232 Elliots Pheasant, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99) & Smit, J. (fl.1870); 59x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elliots Pheasant; Calophasis Ellioti)

Engraving depicting the Muscle Groups of the Back, 1747 (engraving)
1764834 Engraving depicting the Muscle Groups of the Back, 1747 (engraving) by Wandelaar, Jan (1690-1759); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Muscle Groups of the Back)

Gloucester(shire), 1579 (hand-coloured engraving)
985997 Gloucester(shire), 1579 (hand-coloured engraving) by Saxton, Christopher (c.1542-c.1610); 41.5x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gloucester(shire); Glocestriae

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An Officer of the 17th Lancers on horseback, 1833-1836 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985991 An Officer of the 17th Lancers on horseback, 1833-1836 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Mansion, L. and Eschauzier, St

Tulips, 1842 (hand-coloured engraving)
985840 Tulips, 1842 (hand-coloured engraving) by Hill, John (c.1716-75); 41.7x26.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tulips)

Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) Meditating on the Proliferation of Worlds
985797 Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) Meditating on the Proliferation of Worlds, 1786-1792 (colour-printed aquatint engraving) by Sergent-Marceau

View of Utopia, 1516 (woodcut)
985790 View of Utopia, 1516 (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); 19.9x13.7 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Utopia. A page from Utopia by Sir Thomas More. Woodcut)

Map of the world, 1744 (engraving)
985756 Map of the world, 1744 (engraving) by Seutter, Georg MatthAaus (1678-1757); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the world. From Atlas novus.... Georg Matthaus Seutter (1678-1757)

Okee-Makee-Quid, a Chippeway chief, 1842-1844 (colour lithograph)
985755 Okee-Makee-Quid, a Chippeway chief, 1842-1844 (colour lithograph) by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Okee-Makee-Quid, a Chippeway chief)

Kensington Palace, 1819 (colour aquatint engraving)
985733 Kensington Palace, 1819 (colour aquatint engraving) by Westall, William (1781-1850) (after); 40.7x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kensington Palace)

The Kings Library, Buckingham House, 1818 (colour aquatint engraving)
985732 The Kings Library, Buckingham House, 1818 (colour aquatint engraving) by Stephanoff, Francis Phillip (1790-1860) (after); 40.7x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Library)

Rosa centifolia foliacea (hundred leaved / petaled rose), 1824-1826
991248 Rosa centifolia foliacea (hundred leaved/petaled rose), 1824-1826 (stipple-engraving printed in colours and finished by hand) by RedoutA©

Thaumalea Amherstiae (Lady Amhersts Pheasant), 1870-1872 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991229 Thaumalea Amherstiae (Lady Amhersts Pheasant), 1870-1872 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Keulemans, Johan Gerard (1842-1912) & Wolf

Bluebellied Roller, 1893 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991228 Bluebellied Roller, 1893 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Keulemans, Johan Gerard (1842-1912); 38.3x28.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bluebellied Roller; Coracias Cyanogaster)

Book covers, a baby on a plant on water and a baby with a woman on a beach within
1195368 Book covers, a baby on a plant on water and a baby with a woman on a beach within scallop-shaped panels and seaweed borders

Christian at the Foot of the Cross, (oil on canvas)
1199591 Christian at the Foot of the Cross, (oil on canvas) by Paton, Joseph Noel (1821-1901); 40x26.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus), 1832-1837 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991243 Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus), 1832-1837 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); 36.5x54.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Visions of Art: A Journey Through Time and Mediums" Step into the world of art with "Visions of Art, " a captivating book that showcases a diverse collection of masterpieces spanning centuries. From the delicate hand-coloured etching of Laurel Tree in 1731 to the intricate battle scene on vellum from 1495, this book takes you on an artistic adventure like no other. Immerse yourself in nature's beauty as you admire the vibrant Ruffed Grouse lithograph from 1865 or marvel at the exquisite Magnolia engraved plate dating back to 1750. Explore different techniques through time, such as coloured plates embellished and lacquered in Male Reclining Nude from 1926 or gold paint adorning archers and cavalry in a medieval battle scene. Discover historical moments frozen in time, like Flemish anatomist Andreas Vesalius giving a lesson at Brussels' school of medicine in 1543 or witness martyrdom depicted through metalcut illustration on vellum leaf from 1510. Engage your mind with The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess woodcut print from 1493/4, transporting you to an era filled with intellectual pursuits. Delve into scientific wonders too, as A Set of Anatomical Tables presents an engraving revealing life within the womb. And don't miss out on intriguing pieces like Message Found in a Bottle; its pencil and ink depiction on vellum will leave you pondering its hidden story. "Visions of Art" is not just a mere compilation but rather an invitation to explore history, culture, and human creativity through various mediums. Let these stunning artworks ignite your imagination and transport you across time while celebrating the enduring power of visual expression.