Etching Collection (page 4)

FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s. Waiting in The Fourth Room of the Apartments. One in a series of etchings, 1694-1696, by Antoine Trouvain, depicting a suite of reception rooms at the Palace of Versailles

FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s. Playing cards in the Second Room of the Apartments. One in a series of etchings by Antoine Trouvain, 1694-1696

ROME: ST. PETERs BASILICA. Interior of Saint Peters Basilica in Rome. Etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, c1760

Gibraltar (1844). Rock, city and harbour. Etching

Map of Gibraltar (XVIIIIth c. ). Etching
Map of Gibraltar (XVIIIIth c.). Etching

ROME: PANTHEON. Interior of the Pantheon in Rome. Etching and engraving by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, c1756

HOGARTH: ELECTION. Chairing the Member. Engraving after the etching by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

HOGARTH: CRUELTY, 1751. The Four Stages of Cruelty. First Stage of Cruelty. Engraving after the etching, 1751, by William Hogarth

Gateway, Clare College, Cambridge
An etching which shows an ornate iron gateway entrance to Clare College, Cambridge, founded in 1326, by Richard Badew. Date: circa 1920

Locomotive Engine, "The Rocket, " Built by George Stephenson, 1830 (coloured etching on paper)
7394209 Locomotive Engine, "The Rocket, " Built by George Stephenson, 1830 (coloured etching on paper) by Naysmith, James (1807-90) (after); Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford

Thoroughbreds, 1938 (colour etching and drypoint)
991034 Thoroughbreds, 1938 (colour etching and drypoint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 47.5x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Thoroughbreds. Louis Icart (1888-1950)

The Heavenly Choir, a scene from Dante Paradiso. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

The enraged musician (XXXL)
The enraged musician engraved by E.Stalker around 1840.AbobeRGB

Woman in white wool dress with pink trim losing her hat
Woman in white wool dress with pink trim, belt of crocheted roses, losing her hat in the wind. Robe de drap blanc borde d un ourlet couleur de rose, ceinture des roses en crochet

Siberian tea, Bergenia crassifolia
La Saxifrage de Siberie. Siberian tea, Bergenia crassifolia. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured)
1198423 Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, 1831 (colour aquatints, partly hand-coloured) by Bury, Thomas Talbot (1811-77) (after); 26.5x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

ECCOSAIS 92nd Regiment d?Infanterie. Colour etching by an unknown artist, 1815 (c). The 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders served in Egypt, the Low Countries, Portugal, Spain and Waterloo

Brussels map
Illustration of a Brussels map

Budapest city map
Illustration of a Budapest city map

Lynx illustration 1896
Illustrated Natural History of the Three Kingdoms Illustrierte Naturgeschichte der drei Reiche Franz StrAÔé¼ssles - Wilhelm Nitzschke, Stuttgart 1888

Eagle with hare illustration 1888
Illustrated Natural History of the Three Kingdoms Illustrierte Naturgeschichte der drei Reiche Franz StrAÔé¼ssles - Wilhelm Nitzschke, Stuttgart 1888

Ancent Italy, c. 450 BC, steel engraving, published in 1861
The territory of Italy around 450 BC with separate maps of Rome, Roman Forum, surrounding area of Rome, Syracuse, Carthage and surrounding area of Pompeji and Naples. Legend in Latin language

African wild dog engraving 1840
The Naturalists Library by William Jardine

Teal duck engraving 1896
Lloyds Natural History - A Hand Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowlder Sharp - London 1896

Gondola in Venice engraving 1875
The Independent Course Comprehensive Geography by James Monteith, A.S. Barnes & Co, New York & Chicago 1875

Germany map 1875
The Independent Course Comprehensive Geography by James Monteith, A.S. Barnes & Co, New York & Chicago 1875

Church organ engraving 1881
Le Monde Physique par Amedee Guillemin - Paris / Librairie Hachette et Cie 1881

Aneroid barometer engraving 1881
Le Monde Physique par Amedee Guillemin - Paris / Librairie Hachette et Cie 1881

Goldcrest and Firecrest engraving 1896
A handbook to the birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe

Tahoe trout chromolithograph 1898
Annual Report of the Forest, Fish and Game Commission New York 1898

Tautog engraving 1898
Annual Report of the Forest, Fish and Game Commission New York 1898

Humboldt lagothrix engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Grecian Ionic architecture engraving 1878
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol II New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Spectrograph telescope engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Birds eggs lithograph 1897
Diseases of Poultry by Leonard Pearson - Clarence M. Busch, State Printer of Pennsylvania 1897

Babbon engraving 1851
The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures, By W. Bicknell, Tallis 1851 - London

Honey badger engraving 1851
The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures, By W. Bicknell, Tallis 1851 - London

Honey fungus mushroom 1891
Atlas des Champignons, L. Dufour 1891

Goldfinch Pine Finch bird lithograph 1890
Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania by B.H.Warren M.D. 1890

Graz Austria map 1895
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol I New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Denmark Sweden Norway map 1867
Mitchellas Modern Atlas - Published by E.H. Butler and Co - Philadelphia 1867

Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa)
Parsnip, vintage engraved illustration

Beekeeping (or apiculture, from Latin: apis bee ) is the maintenance of honey bee colonies, commonly in hives

Relief from Pergamon Altar, published in 1881
Battle of Zeus and the Giants. Relief from the Pergamon Altar, Berlin Museum. Wood engraving, published in 1881

DICKENS: CHRISTMAS CAROL, 1843. Marleys Ghost. Etching by John Leech from the first edition of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, 1843

BROBDINGNAG & GULLIVER. The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. Satirical etching, 1803, by James Gillray, showing George III with Napoleon

Rudolf II with his alchemist, artwork C013 / 9565
Rudolf II with his alchemist, artwork. 1883 etching by Emile Armand Mathey-Doret of a painting by Wenzel von Broczick, entitled Rodolphe II chez son alchimiste (Rudolf II with his alchimist)

Plate from The Natural History of Carolina by Mark Catesby
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol 1 by Mark Catesby (1683-1749)

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"Unveiling History through Etchings: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time as we explore the captivating world of etchings, intricate artworks that offer a window into various historical events and mythologies. In 1802, James Gillray's satirical etching "The Cow-Pock" humorously portrays Edward Jenner and vaccination, shedding light on the early days of medical breakthroughs. Fast forward to 1891, where an enchanting etching of a Morel mushroom takes us on a visual journey through nature's wonders. Traveling further, let's examine Great Britain and Ireland in 1867 through a meticulously detailed map. Similarly, Sicily reveals its beauty with an exquisitely crafted map from 1895. These etchings not only serve as geographical references but also reflect the artistry involved in cartography during those times. Delving deeper into ancient history, Greek Urns and Amphoras lithograph from 1897 transports us to classical Greece while showcasing their artistic prowess. Meanwhile, Napoleon Cartoon by James Gillray in 1805 humorously depicts Napoleon Bonaparte and British Prime Minister William Pitt playfully dividing up the world like a plumb pudding - offering insight into political satire during that era. Venturing even further back to ancient Greece at the beginning of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC), we encounter an evocative depiction capturing this tumultuous period. Exploring Greek mythology becomes tangible with ethereal depictions of Greek gods residing atop Mount Olympus published in 1880. Heroes Of The Trojan War come alive through intricately designed etchings that bring forth tales of bravery and valor passed down for centuries. On another note entirely, witness nature's cunning with an intriguing Venus flytrap captured within an etching.