Illustration Techniques Collection

Pilgrim Fathers on way to church, 19th century (engraving)
2603931 Pilgrim Fathers on way to church, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Pilgrim Fathers on their way to church. Pilgrim Fathers)

Steam - powered earth excavators
2603924 Steam - powered earth excavators; (add.info.: Panama Canal: excavating with steam - powered earth excavators and earth transporters at Tabemilla during the de Lesseps attempt to dig)

Portrait of Paul Bert, 1886 (engraving)
865121 Portrait of Paul Bert, 1886 (engraving); (add.info.: Paul Bert (1833-1886) French physiologist and politician. A pupil of Claude Bernard

Chinese theatre, San Francisco
2603929 Chinese theatre, San Francisco; (add.info.: Chinese theatre, San Francisco. Wood engraving c1870).

Hauling clinker-built rowing boat
864157 Hauling clinker-built rowing boat; (add.info.: Hauling a clinker-built rowing boat on shore. Aquatint, London, 1821.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Thomas Gray
864180 Portrait of Thomas Gray; (add.info.: Thomas Gray (1716-1771) English poet and classical scholar. Engraving, London, 1837.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Spanish Inquisition
2603936 Spanish Inquisition; (add.info.: Spanish Inquisition (late 15th century). Spanish Jew before the Grand Inquisitor

Lifeboat of Royal National Lifeboat Institution
864138 Lifeboat of Royal National Lifeboat Institution; (add.info.: Lifeboat in the livery of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in heavy seas returning from a rescue mission)

View the Greek temples in Paestum (Italy) from Ancient and Modern Costumes (Il costume antico e moderno) by Giulio Ferrario (1767-1847), engraving, detail, 1827 19th century

Spanish Inquisition (late 15th century). Spanish Jew before the Grand Inquisitor. Illustration by Paul Hardy for " The Saving of Karl Reichenberg", story by Arthur Page, London 1891

Pilgrim Fathers on way to church
Pilgrim Fathers on their way to church. Pilgrim Fathers, the Puritans who settled in Plymouth in 1620 and founded the first permanent colony in New England. Engraving after picture by GH Boughton

Chinese theatre, San Francisco. Wood engraving c1870

Chinese prospector in the Californian gold fields. Wood engraving, Paris, 1853

Paying for work
Panama Canal: Paying West Indian labourers on their arrival at Tabemilla during the de Lesseps attempt to dig the Panama Canal. Wood engraving 1888

Steam - powered earth excavators
Panama Canal: excavating with steam - powered earth excavators and earth transporters at Tabemilla during the de Lesseps attempt to dig the Panama Canal. Wood engraving, 1888

Digging Panama Canal
Panama Canal: Scene during the de Lesseps attempt to dig the canal, showing West Indian labourers purchasing refreshment. Wood engraving 1888

Philip Melancthon (Schwarzerd) 1497 - 1560, German Protestant reformer. 18th century engraving after original likeness by Durer

Work on Bible translation
Left to Right: Philip Melancthon (1497 - 1560), Martin Luther (1483 - 1546), Pomeranus (Johann Bugenhagen 1485 - 1558) and Cruciger (Gaspard Creuziger 1504 - 1548)

Tibetan Wild Ass or Kiang. Engraving published London 1893

Pope Leo X (Giovanni de Medici 1475 - 1521, Pope from 1513) supervising the burning of Martin Luthers books after the first Diet of Worms, 1521. Woodcut

Louis XIII of France (1601 - 1643). Reigned from 1610. Son of Henry IV and Marie de Medici, father of Louis XIV. Copperplate equestrian portrait published 1629

Battle of La Hogue. Anglo - Dutch naval victory over the French under Tourville, 19 May 1692. War of the Grand Alliance. Engraving after painting by Benjamin West

Charles, Archduke of Austria (1771 - 1847) Celebrated general. Defeated Napoleon at Aspern (May 1809). Copperplate engraving c1815

Battle of Blenheim (Hochstadt) 13 August 1704 (new style). Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy victorius. War of the Spanish succession. Hand - colored engraving

Louis XIII of France (1601 - 1643). Reigned from 1610. Son of Henry IV and Marie de Medici, father of Louis XIV. Copperplate equestrian portrait published 1623

Mariners Mirrour
Francis Drake (c1540 - 1596) English navigator and privateer. Engraving

English ship master
An English ship master. Engraving from Waghenhaer " Mariners Mirrour", London, 1588

English sea captain
An English sea captain. Engraving from Waghenhaer " Mariners Mirrour", London, 1588

Sailor in time of Henry VIII
Sailor in the time of Henry VIII. Engraving from Hadrianus Damman " Imperii ac Sacerdotii Habitus" Cologne, 1578

English sailor c1598. Engraving from Cesare Vecellio " Habiti Antichi et Moderni", Venice, 1598

France, The descent of the Holy Spirit, miniature from the Breviary of Marie de Bourgogne, facsimile 15th century, Vienna, Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek

Turkey, view of the ruins of the stadium of Ephesus by Giulio Ferrario from Ancient and Modern Custom of all Peoples
Turkey, 19th century. View of the ruins of the stadium of Ephesus. Engraving from Ancient and Modern Custom of all Peoples by Giulio Ferrario, Milan, 1827

Germanic female attire, 3rd century, drawing
Barbarian civilizations, 3rd century. Germanic female attire. Color illustration

United Kingdom, England, The death of Radames and Aida (act four, scene two of Aida)
United Kingdom, England, The death of Radames and Aida (act four, scene two of Aida, 1871) by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), performed at Her Majestys Theatre in London, engraving, 1879 19th century

Germany, Zwickau, Birthplace of the composer Robert Schumann (1810-1856) 19th century

Italy, Napoleonic Wars, Coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) as King of Italy in the Milan Cathedral on May 21, 1805, watercolor 19th century, Civico Museo Di Milano (History Museum)

Daedalus and Icarus from Unpublished Monuments of Antiquity (Monumenti antichi inediti) by Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-1768) after a bas-relief of Villa Albani in Rome, engraving

Palatine Hill, excavating earlier layers, drawing
Roman civilization. Rome, Palatine Hill. Cross section of the excavation showing earlier layers. Color illustration

Germany, Portrait of Clara Wieck (1819-1896) at age fifteen, engraving 19th century, German pianist and composer, wife of Robert Schumann

Germany, Leipzig, Student festival at the University, print 19th century

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"Unveiling the Artistry: A Journey through Illustration Techniques" Embark on a captivating voyage as we explore the rich tapestry throughout history. From the Spanish Inquisition to the Second Opium War, witness how artists have skillfully depicted pivotal moments in time. Join us as we step back into colonial America, where Pilgrim Fathers make their way to church amidst picturesque landscapes. Experience the vibrant energy of Chinese theatre in San Francisco, where colorful costumes and elaborate sets come alive on stage. Venture into the shadows of an opium den in bustling San Francisco, where skilled illustrators captured scenes that revealed both despair and allure. Marvel at illustrations depicting Chinese prospectors seeking fortune during times of gold rush frenzy. Discover how art has always been valued across cultures as we delve into depictions of paying for work - a universal theme that transcends time and place. Witness steam-powered earth excavators revolutionizing construction during monumental projects like digging the Panama Canal. Amidst this artistic journey, encounter Philip Melancthon's intricate illustrations that brought historical events to life with meticulous detail. Explore further into the depths of Panama Canal excavation artwork, showcasing human determination against formidable natural obstacles. Through these diverse examples spanning continents and centuries, one thing remains constant - they have served as powerful tools for storytelling and preserving our shared heritage. So join us on this enthralling expedition through time and immerse yourself in a world where art truly knows no boundaries.