Handcolored Collection (page 5)

Canivet's emerald, Chlorostilbon canivetii (Ornismya canivetti). Almost adult
FLO4661062 Canivet's emerald, Chlorostilbon canivetii (Ornismya canivetti). Almost adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Green-tailed trainbearer, Lesbia nuna (Ornismya nuna). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by
FLO4661034 Green-tailed trainbearer, Lesbia nuna (Ornismya nuna). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's Natural History

Racket-tail hummingbird, Ornismya platura, juvenile. (Booted racket-tail, Ocreatus underwoodii)
FLO4661005 Racket-tail hummingbird, Ornismya platura, juvenile. (Booted racket-tail, Ocreatus underwoodii?) Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Horned sungem, Heliactin bilophus (Ornismya chrysolopha). Female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4661000 Horned sungem, Heliactin bilophus (Ornismya chrysolopha). Female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's

Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina (Ornismya amethistina). Almost adult
FLO4660899 Amethyst woodstar, Calliphlox amethystina (Ornismya amethistina). Almost adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Wedge-tailed sabrewing, Campylopterus pampa (Ornismya pampa). Male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660858 Wedge-tailed sabrewing, Campylopterus pampa (Ornismya pampa). Male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's

Allen's hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin (Ornismya sasin). Second year plumage
FLO4660851 Allen's hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin (Ornismya sasin). Second year plumage. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Festive coquette, Lophornis chalybeus (Ornismya audenetii). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an
FLO4660781 Festive coquette, Lophornis chalybeus (Ornismya audenetii). Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's Natural

Black-throated mango, Anthracothorax nigricollis (Trochilus mango). Juvenile
FLO4660702 Black-throated mango, Anthracothorax nigricollis (Trochilus mango). Juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Long-tailed hermit, Phaethornis superciliosus (Trochilus superciliosus). Male adult
FLO4660623 Long-tailed hermit, Phaethornis superciliosus (Trochilus superciliosus). Male adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Crimson topaz, Topaza pella (Trochilus pella). Juvenile male with incomplete plumage
FLO4660605 Crimson topaz, Topaza pella (Trochilus pella). Juvenile male with incomplete plumage. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene

Fiery-tailed awlbill, Avocadettula recurvirostris (Ornismya avocetta), juvenile
FLO4661014 Fiery-tailed awlbill, Avocadettula recurvirostris (Ornismya avocetta), juvenile. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Antillean mango, Anthracothorax dominicus aurulentus (Trochilus aurulentus). Adult male
FLO4660709 Antillean mango, Anthracothorax dominicus aurulentus (Trochilus aurulentus). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene

Crimson topaz, Topaza pella (Trochilus pella). Female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by
FLO4660615 Crimson topaz, Topaza pella (Trochilus pella). Female. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lesson's Natural History

Horse, Equus caballus. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Sussemihl from Charles
FLO4685429 Horse, Equus caballus. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Sussemihl from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universale d'Histoire Naturelle

Southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius (Casuarius galeatus). Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration
FLO4685416 Southern cassowary, Casuarius casuarius (Casuarius galeatus). Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire

Great argus, Argusianus argus. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles
FLO4685402 Great argus, Argusianus argus. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universale d'Histoire Naturelle

Persimmon, Dispiros virginiana
5855042 Persimmon, Dispiros virginiana; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit and seed of the persimmon tree, Dispyros virginiana. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Redoute)

Poplar or tulip tree, Liriodendrum tulipifera
5855010 Poplar or tulip tree, Liriodendrum tulipifera; (add.info.: Leaves, flower, cone and seed of the Poplar or tulip tree, Liriodendrum tulipifera)

Spotted burrfish, Chilomycterus reticulatus 45, Porcupinefish, Diodon hystrix 46, birdbeak burrfish
FLO5004839 Spotted burrfish, Chilomycterus reticulatus 45, Porcupinefish, Diodon hystrix 46, birdbeak burrfish, Cyclichthys orbicularis 47

Decorative botanical lithograph with sumac, broom, hawthorn and privet
5855556 Decorative botanical lithograph with sumac, broom, hawthorn and privet; (add.info.: Ornamental shrubs for open ground, including yellow sumac (Rhus coriaria)

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Queen Pine, Ananas sativus
5854976 Ripe fruit and leaves of the Queen Pine, Ananas sativus; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of the Queen Pine, Ananas sativus)

Green-throated carib, Eulampis holosericeus (Trochilus holosericeus). Male adult
FLO4660733 Green-throated carib, Eulampis holosericeus (Trochilus holosericeus). Male adult. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere

Giraffe, Giraffa camelopardalis. Handcolored engraving by Annedouche from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle (Dictionary of Natural History), Paris, 1849

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Giant burrowing frog, Heleioporus australiacus. Vulnerable. Illustration signed SN (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder). Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Afternoon dress with formal culottes in black and red satin embroidered with gold, and afternoon coat in blue velvet 1920s women's fashions by Philippe et Gaston

1920s woman in blue crepe dress embroidered with silver birds, pleated skirt, stading in front of a mirror 1920s woman in blue crepe dress embroidered with silver birds, pleated skirt

1920s women's fashion from AGB: afternoon dress in red crepe georgette with flowers, and afternoon dress in beige chiffon 1920s women's fashion from AGB

Woman in afternoon dress in Moroccan red embroidered with silver, and woman in ivory crepe dress trimmed with lace 1920s women's fashions

Black-throated blue warblers, illustration Illustration of male and female black-throated blue warblers (Setophaga caerulescens, here as Sylvia caerulescens)

Cuban bullfinch, illustration Illustration of a Cuban bullfinch (Pyrrhulagra nigra). From the book Histoire physique, politique et naturelle de l'ile de Cuba (Physical)

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)

A wall calendar with volvelle, 16th century (xylographic and typographic broadside
1195408 A wall calendar with volvelle, 16th century (xylographic and typographic broadside, woodcut roundel, hand col) by German School, (16th century); 45, 8x34

Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. papaveracea, 1788-1896 (hand-coloured engraving)
991240 Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. papaveracea, 1788-1896 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); 24.6x15.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paeonia suffruticosa Andr)

The greater portion of the longest length of wall of an Atrium of Pompei, 1796-1808
986222 The greater portion of the longest length of wall of an Atrium of Pompei, 1796-1808 (hand-coloured engraving in watercolour and gouache) by Chiantarelli

Scarlet and yellow flowered greater Indian cress, Tropaeolum majus
5856740 Scarlet and yellow flowered greater Indian cress, Tropaeolum majus by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Scarlet and yellow flowered greater Indian cress or nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus)

Scarlet flowered Indian pink, Spigelia marilandica
5856653 Scarlet flowered Indian pink, Spigelia marilandica by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Scarlet flowered Indian pink or perennial wormgrass, Spigelia marilandica)

Ipecacuan, Ipecacuanha
5856780 Ipecacuan, Ipecacuanha by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Ipecacuan, Ipecacuanha, showing leaves, root and tendrils)

Long-rooted turmeric, Curcuma longa
5856765 Long-rooted turmeric, Curcuma longa by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Root rhizome, leaves and yellow flowers of the long-rooted turmeric, Curcuma longa)

Narrow leaved ginger, Zingiber officinale
5856763 Narrow leaved ginger, Zingiber officinale by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Rhizome, leaves and pink flowers of the narrow-leaved ginger, Zingiber officinale)

Common arum, Arum maculatum
5856762 Common arum, Arum maculatum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Root tuber, purple flower spadix and leaf outline of the common arum, Arum maculatum)

Sweet flag, Acorus calamus
5856761 Sweet flag, Acorus calamus by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Long sword-shaped leaf and conical spike flower of the Sweet flag, Acorus calamus)

Common mulberry tree, Morus nigra
5856756 Common mulberry tree, Morus nigra by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Leaves, yellow flowers, purple and red berries of the common mulberry tree, Morus nigra)

Roots, rhizome, leaves and flower of contrayerva, Dorstenia contrajerva
5856753 Roots, rhizome, leaves and flower of contrayerva, Dorstenia contrajerva by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Roots, rhizome, leaves and flower of contrayerva, Dorstenia contrajerva)

Sassafras tree, Laurus sassafras
5856748 Sassafras tree, Laurus sassafras by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowered branch of the Sassafras tree, Laurus sassafras)

Cinnamon tree, Laurus cinnamomum
5856747 Cinnamon tree, Laurus cinnamomum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White-flowered Cinnamon tree with purple drupe, Laurus cinnamomum)

Greater bistort, Polygonum bistorta
5856746 Greater bistort, Polygonum bistorta by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Pink flowered greater bistort, Polygonum bistorta)

Winter's bark tree, Wintera aromatica, Drimys winteri
5856744 Winter's bark tree, Wintera aromatica, Drimys winteri by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Flowers, leaves and stem of the Winter's bark tree, Wintera aromatica, Drimys winteri)

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"Vibrant Hues and Artistic Flair: Exploring the World Masterpieces" Step into a world where artistry meets nature, as vivid colors breathe life into timeless creations. From the succulent Orange Fruit, Citrus Aurantium, captured in a delicate 1828 hand-coloured lithograph, to the majestic Iris Germanica blooming with grace in a stunning 1847 hand-coloured engraving - these masterpieces invite you to marvel at their beauty. Travel back in time to an era when artists meticulously added hues by hand, enhancing every detail of nature's wonders. The Laurel Tree stands tall and proud in a captivating 1731-1743 hand-coloured etching, while white flowers and green tea leaves intertwine harmoniously on Thea bohea Camellia sinensis - an exquisite portrayal that captivates both eye and soul. Venture beyond flora and fauna as architectural marvels take center stage. Behold the Viaduct across the Sankey Valley; its grandeur immortalized through colour aquatints partly touched by human hands. Meanwhile, Bolton's Dragon-fly (Libellula boltonii) takes flight in an enchanting 1807 hand-coloured engraving - showcasing intricate details that transport us into its mesmerizing world. Delve deeper into history with maps that tell tales of exploration and discovery. A Map of Virginia and Florida from 1667 reveals lands unknown yet brought to life through skilful engravings adorned with vibrant shades on vellum parchment. The artistic journey continues with Robert Havell's rendition of John James Audubon's Trumpeter Swan from 1838 - a testament to collaboration between two visionaries who sought to capture nature’s elegance for all eternity. Finally, immerse yourself in the ethereal beauty of Magnolia depicted on a delicately engraved plate dating back to 1750-1773, its hand-coloured details evoking a sense of tranquility.