Burnishing Collection

Copper and Brass (engraving)
5221754 Copper and Brass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Copper and Brass. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson)

Messrs Elkington and Cos Electro-Plate Works (engraving)
6010322 Messrs Elkington and Cos Electro-Plate Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs Elkington and Cos electro-plate works)

Messrs Singer and Cos Cycle Works at Coventry (litho)
1042201 Messrs Singer and Cos Cycle Works at Coventry (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs Singer and Cos Cycle Works at Coventry)

Empire gueridon, consisting of a circular specimen marble top with a central rosette
PAR66958 Empire gueridon, consisting of a circular specimen marble top with a central rosette pattern surrounded by star-like points, supported on the wings of three sphinx monopodiae

Elkington & Co, Electro-Plate Works, Birmingham 1844 Elkington & Co
Scenes from Elkington & Co, Electro-Plate Works, Birmingham, woman worker, burnishing. Date: 1844

Invenzioni capric di carceri acqua forte Piranesi
Invenzioni capric di carceri all acqua forte, Piranesi, Giovanni Battista, 1720-1778, burnishing, scratching, black-and-white, ca. 1749-1750

La Place des Martyrs et la Taverne du Bagne 1885
La Place des Martyrs et la Taverne du Bagne, 1885. Felix Hilaire Buhot (French, 1847-1898). Etching, aquatint, roulette, drypoint

Smoking Fire Carceri d invenzione Imaginary Prisons
Artokoloro

Drunken Silenus holding cup aloft Satyr pours wine
Artokoloro

Well Carceri d invenzione Imaginary Prisons ca
Artokoloro

Round Tower Carceri d invenzione Imaginary Prisons
Artokoloro

Skeletons Grotteschi Grotesques ca 1748 Etching
Artokoloro

Pier Chains Carceri d invenzione Imaginary Prisons
Artokoloro

Gothic Arch Carceri d invenzione Imaginary Prisons
Artokoloro

Triumphal Arch Grotteschi Grotesques ca 1748
Artokoloro

Prisoners Projecting Platform Carceri d invenzione
Artokoloro

Grand Piazza Carceri d invenzione Imaginary Prisons
Artokoloro

Pier Lamp Carceri d invenzione Imaginary Prisons
Artokoloro

Tete-a-tete 1894 Etching drypoint burnishing
Artokoloro

Janissary War Lion ca 1577-80 Watercolor gouache
Artokoloro

Leather industry, burnishing machine
Illustration of a leather industry, burnishing machine

Fa lix-Hilaire Buhot, Les Esprits des Villes Mortes (Spirits from the Cities of the Dead)
Fa© lix-Hilaire Buhot, Les Esprits des Villes Mortes (Spirits from the Cities of the Dead), French, 1847-1898, 1885, etching, roulette, drypoint, lift ground, aquatint

Francisco de Goya, No Hay Quien Los Socorra (Nobody Can Help Them), Spanish, 1746 - 1828, c. 1812, etching and aquatint with burin and burnishing, printed in brown, on laid paper

Francisco de Goya, Maja, Spanish, 1746 - 1828, 1824-1828, etching and aquatint with burnishing on heavy laid paper

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and Cornelis Brouwer after Allart van Everdingen (Dutch, 1726 - 1798), Village with Pond, c. 1782, transfer technique (aquatint?) and roulette with burnishing in red-brown

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and Bernhard Schreuder after Jan Pietersz Saenredam (Dutch, 1726 - 1798), Hog Slaughterers, 1778, roulette and etching with burnishing

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and Johannes Kornlein after Gerrit Dou (Dutch, 1726 - 1798), Young Girl at the Keyboard, 1767, transfer technique with burnishing in red

Fa lix-Hilaire Buhot, La Place Pigalle en 1878 (Place Pigalle in 1878), French, 1847
Fa© lix-Hilaire Buhot, La Place Pigalle en 1878 (Place Pigalle in 1878), French, 1847 - 1898, 1878, etching, aquatint, drypoint, and roulette with burnishing on turpentine soaked japan paper

Fa lix-Hilaire Buhot, La Place des Martyrs et la Taverne du Bagne, French, 1847 - 1898
Fa© lix-Hilaire Buhot, La Place des Martyrs et la Taverne du Bagne, French, 1847 - 1898, 1885, etching, aquatint, lift-ground aquatint, drypoint, roulette

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"Burnishing: The Art of Enhancing Beauty and Craftsmanship" Step into the world of burnishing, where copper and brass come to life with exquisite engravings. From the renowned Messrs Elkington and Cos Electro-Plate Works, witness their mastery in transforming ordinary metals into works of art. Intricate details emerge as you explore the mesmerizing engravings at Messrs Singer and Cos Cycle Works in Coventry. Litho prints bring forth a vibrant depiction of craftsmanship that transcends time. Travel back to Ancient Athens through a captivating color litho reconstruction, unveiling the secrets of a bronze sculpture workshop. Marvel at the skillful hands that shaped history with their artistic prowess. Behold an Empire gueridon, its circular specimen marble top adorned with a central rosette—a testament to Elkington & Co's unparalleled craftsmanship from Birmingham in 1844. Each stroke meticulously applied, creating an everlasting masterpiece. Delve further into the realm of beauty as you discover pottery and porcelain like never before. Engraved depictions showcase Elkington & Co's Electro-Plate Works' dedication to perfection—every curve telling a story. Uncover hidden treasures within A Guide Through The Royal Porcelain Works engraving—an invitation to witness artisans shaping dreams out of clay. Immerse yourself in their world as they breathe life into each delicate piece. Experience button making at Elliotts Factory in Birmingham circa 1844—a glimpse into an era where attention to detail was paramount. Witness how simple objects can become extraordinary when crafted by skilled hands. Let your imagination soar through Invenzioni capric di carceri acqua forte Piranesi—an etching that transports you to fantastical realms where creativity knows no bounds. Discover boundless inspiration within these intricate designs. Finally, stroll along La Place des Martyrs et la Taverne du Bagne (1885), capturing moments frozen in time—the essence captured in a litho print.