Coloured Engraving Collection

Stephensons Rocket 1829
Stephensons Rocket, coloured historical artwork. Stephensons Steam Locomotive, patented in 1829, competed in trials held by the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company at Rainhill

Glen in Windsor Park near Bishops Gate, c1827-30. Creator: William Daniell (1769-1837)
Glen in Windsor Park near Bishops Gate, from Views of Windsor, Eton and Virginia Water, c.1827-30 (coloured engraving). Through a gap in the trees Windsor Castle can be seen far in the distance

Design for Whitechapel Cart, 1850-74. Creator: Unknown
Design for Whitechapel Cart, 1850-74

Design for Village Cart, 1850-74. Creator: Unknown
Design for Village Cart, 1850-74

Windsor Castle from the Brocas Meadow, from Views of Windsor, Eton and Virginia Water, c1827-30
Windsor Castle from the Brocas Meadow, from Views of Windsor, Eton and Virginia Water, c.1827-30 (coloured engraving)

Madras, Embarking, 1856. Creator: J. B. East (19th century)
Madras, Embarking, engraved by C. Hunt, 1856 (coloured engraving). Madras, now known as Chennai is the capital of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu; a group of Europeans come to shore aided by

Windsor Castle from the River Thames at Eton, c1827-30. Creator: William Daniell (1769-1837)
Windsor Castle from the River Thames at Eton, from Views of Windsor, Eton and Virginia Water, c.1827-30 (coloured engraving)

Windsor Park: the Royal Lodge, c1827-30. Creator: William Daniell (1769-1837)
Windsor Park: the Royal Lodge, from Views of Windsor, Eton and Virginia Water, c.1827-30 (coloured engraving). A view of the fac ade of Windsor Castles Royal Lodge

Weaver of cloth, 1782. Creator: Pierre Sonnerat (after) (1745-1814)
Weaver of cloth, from Voyage aux Indes et a la Chine, engraved by Poisson, 1782 (colour engraving). Hindu man seen sitting outside at a loom weaving cloth

Zurich, 19th Century. Creator: Swiss School (19th Century)
Zurich, 19th Century (coloured engraving). Located in the north of Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich is depicted here in the 19th century as a hub of commerce and modernity

Girl from St. John of Patmos, pub. C1707. Creator: Gerard Scotin (1671-1716)
Girl from St. John of Patmos, Pl. 88 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant, published c. 1707 (coloured engraving)

Paeni Caori (religious devotee carrying offerings for the gods), 1782. Creator: Pierre Sonnerat
Paeni Caori (religious devotee carrying offerings for the gods), from Voyage aux Indes et a la Chine, engraved by Poisson, 1782 (colour engraving)

The Departure (Second Class), pub. 1857. Creator: Abraham Solomon (1824 - 1862) after
The Departure (Second Class), pub. 1857 (coloured engraving)

Moudevi, Goddess of Discord and Misery, 1782. Creator: Pierre Sonnerat (1748-1814)
Moudevi, Goddess of Discord and Misery, from Voyage aux Indes et a la Chine, engraved by Poisson, 1782 (colour engraving)

Turkish girl playing a keyboard plucking instrument, pub. 1707-08. Creator: Charles de Ferriol
Turkish girl playing a keyboard plucking instrument, from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant by Charles de Ferriol

Cochin Chinese drama, from Costume dei... c1820s-30s. Creator: Angelo Monticelli (1778-1837)
Cochin Chinese drama, from Costume dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving). Angelo Monticello (1778-1837) was an Italian neoclassical painter; Giulio Ferrario (1767-1847)

Taguri Tatars of the Crimea, c1820s-30s. Creator: D. K. Bonatti (fl. 1720-80)
Taguri Tatars of the Crimea, from Costume dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c.1820s-30s (coloured engraving). the Tatars are a Turkic-speaking peoples living mainly in Russia and other Post-Soviet countries

Bath, the Concert Room, pub. 1805. Creator: John Claude Nattes (1765-1822)
Bath, the Concert Room, from Bath, Illustrated by a Series of Views, published 1805 (coloured engraving)

Windsor Castle from the River Thames: a West view, and fishing from punts, c1827-30
Windsor Castle from the River Thames: a West view, and fishing from punts, from Views of Windsor, Eton and Virginia Water, c.1827-30 (coloured engraving)

The Return (First Class), pub. 1857. Creator: Abraham Solomon (1824 - 1862) after
The Return (First Class), pub. 1857 (coloured engraving)

John III of Portugal (1502-1557), pub. 16th Century (coloured engraving). Creator
John III of Portugal (1502-1557), pub.16th Century (coloured engraving)

Mad Dog, pub. 1826 (hand coloured etching)

The Nightmare, from L Album comique, pub. 1825 (hand coloured engraving)

Petrus Van Musschenbroek (1692 - 1761)
PETRUS VAN MUSSCHENBROEK Petrus Van Musschenbroek, Dutch mathematician and physicist (Leiden, 1692 - 1761). Inventor of the Leyden bottle, the first electric capacitor

Jacques de Romas kite experiment
In 1750 Romas wrote a dissertation on the physical similarities between lightning and electricity. Subsequently the famous kite experiment was invented by Franklin and Romas independently

Galvani Luigi
Luigi Galvani (1737-1798), Italian anatomist. Galvani noticed that dead frogs twitched when included in a circuit with metals

Neolithic settlement Bruniquel, France
Coloured engraving of a Neolithic settlement at Bruniquel, where Neolithic artifacts have been found.During the Neolithiclate Stone Age a nomadic way of life gave way to settlements.Prehistoric

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"Captivating Coloured Engravings: A Glimpse into Artistic Time Travel" Stephensons Rocket 1829, Glen in Windsor Park near Bishops Gate c1827-30 by William Daniell (1769-1837), Design for Whitechapel Cart and Village Cart from 1850-74 by Unknown Creators, Windsor Castle from the Brocas Meadow from Views of Windsor, Eton and Virginia Water c1827-30, Madras Embarking in 1856 by J. B. East (19th century), Windsor Castle from the River Thames at Eton c1827-30 by William Daniell (1769-1837), Royal Lodge in Windsor Park c1827-30 also by William Daniell - these are just a few enchanting glimpses offered through coloured engravings. Transport yourself to the past as you explore these intricate works of art that capture historical moments with remarkable detail. From the iconic Stephensons Rocket locomotive that revolutionized transportation to picturesque scenes of nature's beauty like Glen in Windsor Park near Bishops Gate, every engraving tells its own unique story. Marvel at the intricately designed carts that once roamed the streets of Whitechapel and villages alike during the mid-nineteenth century. Although their creators remain unknown, their craftsmanship speaks volumes about an era long gone but not forgotten. Immerse yourself in regal splendor as you gaze upon majestic views such as Windsor Castle standing proudly against a backdrop of lush meadows or admiring it from afar on a serene boat ride along the River Thames at Eton. These images transport us back to a time when royalty reigned supreme and architectural marvels dotted our landscapes. Travel across continents with Madras Embarking, capturing a moment frozen in time during colonial India's bustling port city. Witness how artists like J. B. East skillfully depicted scenes brimming with life and cultural diversity.