Hand Coloured Collection

The Contrast, December 1792. December 1792. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Contrast, December 1792

A rare British broadsheet illustration with contemporary hand colouring, drawn and engraved by John Emslie and published by James Reynolds in 1849

Papaver Rhoeas (Common Poppy), 1811-1818 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986407 Papaver Rhoeas (Common Poppy), 1811-1818 (hand-coloured lithograph) by German School, (19th century); 48x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Papaver Rhoeas (Common Poppy)

The Battle Between Cribb and Molineaux, September 28, 1811, October 3, 1811. Cribbs second was John Gully and his bottle-holder Joe Ward

Saltaire, model textile factory and town near Bradford, Yorkshire, England. Founded by Titus Salt (1803-1776) in 1851. Shops, library, etc

Le Sanguin, 1780 (hand-coloured engraving, highlited in gold and silver)
985787 Le Sanguin, 1780 (hand-coloured engraving, highlited in gold and silver) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Sanguin)

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)

Leo Belgicus, showing the Low Countries in the shape of a lion
985836 Leo Belgicus, showing the Low Countries in the shape of a lion, 1586 (hand-coloured engraving) by Austrian School, (16th century); 36.8x44.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leo Belgicus)

Stamford Lincolnshire, from Sketches from Nature, 1822. 1822
Stamford Lincolnshire, from " Sketches from Nature", 1822

Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve, 1815. 1815. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Measuring Substitutes for the Army of Reserve, 1815

Rhacophorus, Tree frog
Tree Frog from Sarawak. Drawing of a tree frog by Alfred Russel Wallace - hand coloured. Drawn looking down onto the back of the frog spread out showing webbed feet

The Court at Brighton a La Chinese - 1816 by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) British Museum This painting satirises the Prince Regents passion for Chinoiserie which culminated in the building of

Boltons Dragon-fly (Libellula boltonii), 1807 (hand coloured engraving)
986301 Boltons Dragon-fly (Libellula boltonii), 1807 (hand coloured engraving) by Donovan, Edward (1768-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boltons Dragon-fly (Libellula boltonii). Plate 430, Vol

The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour)
985824 The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 19.8x12.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lamb. Plate 7 from Songs of Innocence)

The Parable of the Sower and the Weeds, from Das Plenarium, 1517

The Loves of the Fox and The Badger, or The Coalition Wedding. January 7, 1784

Patience in a Punt, 1811. 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Patience in a Punt, 1811

Sakata Kintoki Wrestling with a Tengu, c. 1715 / 18. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu I
Sakata Kintoki Wrestling with a Tengu, c. 1715/18

Orange Fruit, Citrus Aurantium, Fructus, 1828 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986327 Orange Fruit, Citrus Aurantium, Fructus, 1828 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Strenzl, Ignaz (fl.1828) (after); 45.8x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orange Fruit; Citrus Aurantium)

Iris Germanica, 1847 (hand-coloured engraving)
985712 Iris Germanica, 1847 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bauer, Ferdinand (1760-1826) (after); 47.4x33.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Iris Germanica. From Flora Graeca)

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

A Map of Westmorland and Cumberland, 1576 (hand-coloured engraving)
985982 A Map of Westmorland and Cumberland, 1576 (hand-coloured engraving) by Saxton, Christopher (c.1542-c.1610); 38x48.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Honi. Soi. Qui. Mal. Y. Pense: The Caricature Shop of G. Humphrey, 27 St. Jamess Street, London, August 12, 1821

The Corsican Spider in His Web!, July 12, 1808. July 12, 1808
The Corsican Spider in His Web!, July 12, 1808

Twelve Months of Fruit: August, 1732. Creator: Henry Fletcher (British, active 1715-38)
Twelve Months of Fruit: August, 1732. Robert Furber, one of the best-known plant dealers in London, published Twelve Months of Flowers and Twelve Months of Fruit in 1730 and 1732, respectively

The National Gallery and St Martin in the Fields, Trafalgar Square, London, c1910. The National Gallery, established in 1824, houses an internationally important art collection

The Red House, Government Buildings, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I. early 20th century
The Red House, Government Buildings, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B.W.I. (British West Indies), early 20th century. View of colonial administrative buildings in what is now Trinidad and Tobago

Harvesting cider apples, Herefordshire, England. Apples for cider are not carefully picked, they are knocked off the trees, or allowed to fall, and collected from the ground

The Four Seasons: Spring, c. 1928 (hand-coloured drypoint & aquatint) (see also 745548-51)
745550 The Four Seasons: Spring, c.1928 (hand-coloured drypoint & aquatint) (see also 745548-51) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 24x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; French

The Four Seasons: Summer, c. 1928 (hand-coloured drypoint & aquatint) (see also 745548-51)
745549 The Four Seasons: Summer, c.1928 (hand-coloured drypoint & aquatint) (see also 745548-51) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 24x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; French

The Four Seasons: Winter, c. 1928 (hand-coloured drypoint & aquatint) (see also 745548-50)
745551 The Four Seasons: Winter, c.1928 (hand-coloured drypoint & aquatint) (see also 745548-50) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 24x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; French

What do you think of the expedition? from Metamorphoses of the Day, 1829

View at St. Rollox Looking South East; Opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway
1198425 View at St. Rollox Looking South East; Opening of the Glasgow and Garnkirk Railway, 1832 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Hill

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)

Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum)
985771 Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673) (after); 54.6x35.7 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Virginia and Florida)

Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Rocky Mountain Anteater, and Female Golden-winged Warbler

Le Traitede Paix avec Rome (The Peace Treaty with Rome), ca. 1789. Creator: Unknown
Le Traite de Paix avec Rome (The Peace Treaty with Rome), ca. 1789

An Early Lesson of Marching, December 24, 1794. December 24, 1794
An Early Lesson of Marching, December 24, 1794

Boxing Match For 200 Guineas, Betwixt Dutch Sam and Medley, Fought 31 May 1810, on Moulsey Hurst Near Hampton, June 5, 1810

Hodges Explanation of a Hundred Magistrates, March 1, 1815. March 1, 1815
Hodges Explanation of a Hundred Magistrates, March 1, 1815

Promenade, Alameda Garden, Rock of Gibraltar, 1896. Creator: Keystone View Company
Promenade, Alameda Garden, Rock of Gibraltar, 1896. The Gibraltar Botanic Gardens (or La Alameda Gardens) were commissioned in 1816

The Beach, Aberdeen, 1961. Creator: Unknown
The Beach, Aberdeen, 1961. Crowds on the seafront at Aberdeen in Scotland. [E. T. W. Dennis & Sons, Ltd. London and Scarborough]

A Trial Spin of the Cornell Crews on Cayuga Lake, 1906

View of Sunderland the Iron Bridge across the Tyne at Wearmouth looking eastwards. Opened on 9 August 1796 it was a single span of 236 feet (71.9 metre). Hand-coloured print dated 1835

The Favorite Cat, 1838-46. 1838-46. Creator: Nathaniel Currier
The Favorite Cat, 1838-46

Japanese Iris (Large Blue Iris), 1801. Creator: John Edwards (British)
Japanese Iris (Large Blue Iris), 1801

Bridge over the River Thames at Clifton Hampden, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
Bridge over the River Thames at Clifton Hampden, 1926. From the River Valleys set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, 1926

Young girl in fur-trimmed jacket with scarf, 1886-1910. Creator: Helene Edlund
Young girl in fur-trimmed jacket with scarf, 1886-1910

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"Hand-Coloured: A Kaleidoscope of Vibrant Hues and Artistic Expression" Step into a world where colors come alive, as we explore the captivating realm of hand-coloured art. From historical engravings to whimsical caricatures, each piece tells a unique story through its vivid palette. In December 1792, Thomas Rowlandson's "The Contrast" mesmerizes with its contrasting shades, showcasing the stark differences in society during that time. Similarly, his work "The Battle Between Cribb and Molineaux" immortalizes an intense boxing match from September 1811, capturing the raw energy through meticulously applied hues. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Saltaire - a model textile factory and town founded by Titus Salt. Hand-colouring brings life to this industrial marvel near Bradford in Yorkshire, England. Meanwhile, George Cruikshank's "The Court at Brighton a La Chinese - 1816" transports us to an era of opulence and cultural fusion. Delving deeper into history reveals Torii Kiyomasu I's masterpiece "Sakata Kintoki Wrestling with a Tengu. " This stunning artwork from c. 1715/18 showcases traditional Japanese wrestling amidst vibrant hand-applied pigments. Nature takes center stage as well; behold the lusciousness of Orange Fruit captured in a hand-coloured lithograph from 1828 or the delicate beauty of Iris Germanica depicted in an engraving from 1847. These botanical wonders are brought to life by skilled hands wielding brushes laden with rich dyes. Architectural marvels also receive their fair share of artistic treatment. The Viaduct across the Sankey Valley is transformed into an enchanting sight through colour aquatints partly enhanced by hand application techniques dating back to 1831. Glimpses into satire and political commentary emerge within G. Humphrey's Caricature Shop, where the phrase "Honi. Soi. Qui.