Printmakers Collection

Moods of Mount Fuji - 3
A view across stormy seas to Mount Fuji. A stylised painting by Malcolm Greensmith in the style of the great Japanese printmakers of the late 18th and 19th centuries such as Hiroshige and Hokusai

Elements of Wood Engraving, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Elements of Wood Engraving, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Elements of Wood Engraving, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Elements of Wood Engraving, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Title page of "Cicero's Orationes" with Printer's mark of Jodocus Badius, 1520. Private Collection

Prelum Ascensianum: printers device with the printing press at work, 1508. Private Collection

Portrait of Robert van Voerst (engraving)
819671 Portrait of Robert van Voerst (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert van Voerst, Dutch painter and printmaker)

Allaert van Everdingen (engraving)
820822 Allaert van Everdingen (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allaert van Everdingen (1621-75)

Portrait of George Frederic Schmidt (engraving)
820514 Portrait of George Frederic Schmidt (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederic Schmidt, German artist and printmaker)

Bust of William Strang, RA, 1907, (bronze)
5845937 Bust of William Strang, RA, 1907, (bronze) by Frampton, George James (1860-1928); The Art Workers Guild Trustees Limited, London

Pster advertising C. C. Meinhold & Sons lithographers, Dresden (colour litho)
STC414277 Pster advertising C. C. Meinhold & Sons lithographers, Dresden (colour litho) by Behrens, Hermann (1865-1909); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Lucas Cranach (engraving)
820828 Lucas Cranach (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucas Cranach. German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving)

John Faust (c. 1400-66) John Gutenberg (1400-68) and Peter Schoeffer (c
KW244279 John Faust (c.1400-66) John Gutenberg (1400-68) and Peter Schoeffer (c.1425-1503) (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Faust, or Johann Fust)

Salvator Rosa (engraving)
812544 Salvator Rosa (engraving) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvator Rosa, Italian painter, poet and printmaker. Painted by Salvator Rosa. Engraved by J)

Albrecht Durer (engraving)
812405 Albrecht Durer (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albrecht Durer, German painter, printmaker and engraver)

Making copper engravings (coloured engraving)
6032118 Making copper engravings (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making copper engravings)

JMW Turner (engraving)
812616 JMW Turner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Mallord William Turner, English landscape painter and printmaker. Engraved by William Holl)

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Barbe (engraving)
982062 Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Barbe (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Baptiste Barbe, Flemish engraver)

Lithographers (chromolitho)
973924 Lithographers (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lithographers. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Paul-Albert Besnard in his workshop (b / w photo)
960141 Paul-Albert Besnard in his workshop (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul-Albert Besnard, French painter and printmaker, in his workshop)

Albrecht Durer (engraving)
820826 Albrecht Durer (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albrecht Durer)

Salvator Rosa (engraving)
812543 Salvator Rosa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salvator Rosa, Italian painter, poet and printmaker. Engraved by A. H)

Chromolithography printing process, 1890 (litho)
3501963 Chromolithography printing process, 1890 (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chromolithography is a unique method for making multi-colour prints)

Headquarters of the Societe des Aqua-Fortistes, 1864 (etching)
877272 Headquarters of the Societedes Aqua-Fortistes, 1864 (etching) by Potemont, Adolphe Martial (1828-83); 36.5x55.5 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Portrait of Hans Holbein the Younger (engraving)
819343 Portrait of Hans Holbein the Younger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hans Holbein the Younger, German artist and printmaker)

Self-portrait of J M W Turner (engraving)
819222 Self-portrait of J M W Turner (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Mallord William Turner, British landscape painter)

Heinricus Fullmaurer and Albrecht Meyer (woodcut)
820511 Heinricus Fullmaurer and Albrecht Meyer (woodcut) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heinricus Fullmaurer (left) and Albrecht Meyer

Gravure en Bois, Outils: pl. I, 1771 / 1779. Creator: Antonio Baratta
Gravure en Bois, Outils: pl. I, 1771/1779. [Wood engraving, tools]

Gravure en Taille-douce: pl. I, 1771 / 1779. Creator: Antonio Baratta
Gravure en Taille-douce: pl. I, 1771/1779. [Intaglio engraving]

Gutenberg prints the first page of the Bible. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Johannes Gutenberg leaves Strasbourg. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Workshop of an Engraver, 1642. Artist: Bosse, Abraham (1602-1676)
Workshop of an Engraver, 1642. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Henri Marie Raymond Toulouse-Lautrec, also known as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, 1864-1901. French Post-Impressionist artist, printmaker, draughtsman, caricaturist, and illustrator; France

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, 1796 - 1875. French landscape and portrait painter as well as a printmaker in etching. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Francisco JosA©de Goya y Lucientes, 1746 - 1828. Spanish romantic painter and printmaker
Francisco Josede Goya y Lucientes, 1746 - 1828. Spanish romantic painter and printmaker. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775 - 1851, also known as J. M. W. Turner and William Turner. English Romantic painter, printmaker and watercolourist

Winslow Homer, 1836 - 1910. American landscape painter and printmaker. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Great Painters

Moods of Mount Fuji - 2
A stylised view of Mount Fuji in Japan, in the style of the famed Japanese woodcut printmakers of the late 18th and 19th centuries. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Moods of Mount Fuji - 1
A stylised view of Mount Fuji in Japan, in the style of the famed Japanese woodcut printmakers of the late 18th and 19th centuries. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Osterreich and the Cavaliere Ghezzi, print made by Matthias Oesterreich, 1751 (engraving)
XJF493421 Osterreich and the Cavaliere Ghezzi, print made by Matthias Oesterreich, 1751 (engraving) by Ghezzi, Pier Leone (1674-1755) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Buck Brothers, engraved by Richard Houston, 1774 (engraving)
XJF439972 The Buck Brothers, engraved by Richard Houston, 1774 (engraving) by Highmore, Joseph (1692-1780) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cows, red, green, yellow: 1912 by Franz Marc (February 8, 1880 - March 4, 1916) was one of the principal painters and printmakers of the German Expressionist movement

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Printmakers have been capturing the essence of art and literature for centuries, using their skillful techniques to bring stories to life on paper. From the delicate strokes of Albrecht Dürer's "Moods of Mount Fuji - 3" to the intricate details in the title page of "Cicero's Orationes" with Jodocus Badius' printer's mark, these they have left an indelible mark on history. In 1508, a groundbreaking moment occurred with Prelum Ascensianum, showcasing a printer's device depicting a printing press at work. This invention revolutionized the way information was disseminated and paved the way for future generations of printmakers. The power of engraving is evident in portraits such as Robert van Voerst, George Frederic Schmidt, and Allaert van Everdingen. Their ability to capture not only physical likeness but also emotions is truly remarkable. William Strang immortalized himself through his bronze bust created in 1907. The attention to detail reflects his dedication to his craft as well as his contribution to the world of printmaking. Color lithography became popular thanks to C. C. Meinhold & Sons lithographers from Dresden, whose poster advertising showcased their vibrant creations that captivated audiences far and wide. Lucas Cranach and Salvator Rosa are among those who utilized engraving techniques masterfully. Their works evoke emotion and tell stories that transcend time. Lastly, we cannot forget about John Faust, John Gutenberg, and Peter Schoeffer – pioneers who played crucial roles in bringing printing technology into existence during the fifteenth century. Albrecht Dürer stands out among all these great artists with his exceptional engravings that continue to inspire generations today. His meticulous attention to detail creates stunning visuals that leave viewers in awe. These they have shaped our understanding of artistry throughout history by utilizing various techniques like engraving and lithography.