Steel Engraving Collection

Greece at the beginning of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC)
Antique Map of Greece at the beginning of the Peloponnesian War (431 - 404 BC) with the different tribal groups. Steel engraving with hand colored borderlines, published in 1861

Roman Republic and Carthage during the Second Punic War (218-201-BC)
Ancient map of the Roman Republic and Carthage during the Second Punic War (218 to 201 BC). Legend in Latin language. Steel engraving with hand colored borderlines, published in 1861

Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), British Admiral, steel engraving, published in 1868
Horatio Nelson (1758 - 1805), famous British admiral. Steel engraving after a paintinging by Lemuel Francis Abbott (English painter, 1760/61 - 1802), published in 1868

Berlin, Germany Map
Engraved illustrations of a Map of the City of Berlin, Germany from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork

Gaul in the time of Julius Caesar, published in 1867
Gaul in the time of Roman politican Gaius Iulius Caesar (100 - 44 BC). Steel engraving with hand-colored borderlines and Latin legend, published in 1867

Lilytree or Yulan magnolia, Magnolia denudata, Magnolia yulan, Magnolier yulan
5324474 Lilytree or Yulan magnolia, Magnolia denudata, Magnolia yulan, Magnolier yulan by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Lilytree or Yulan magnolia, Magnolia denudata)

Portrait of King Henry II of England
6337224 Portrait of King Henry II of England by Rundall, Mary Ann (d.1839) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry II of England)

Anatomy of Organs Engraving
Engraved illustrations of Anatomy of the Fasciae, Integuents, and Organs of Mastication and Respiration from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851

Historical map of Palestine with the twelve tribes of Israel. Colored steel engraving, published in 1886

Hobart Town, Van Diemens Land (early 19th century engraving)
A view of the town and harbour of Hobart Town, Van Diemens Land (now known as Tasmania), an island to the south of the Australian mainland

Charlemagne - the first Holy Roman Emperor, published in 1868
Charlemagne (Charles the Great, Latin: Carolus Magnus, possibly 742 - 814), King of the Franks from 768 on and Emperor of the Romans (Imperator Romanorum) from 800 to his death in 814

Portage des Chats
Tinted steel engraving by British artist W. H. Bartlett of portage or carrying of canoes and equipment where waterfalls occur, 1840 Date: 1840

Citrus fruits, fruits du genre citrus
5324585 Citrus fruits, fruits du genre citrus by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Citrus fruits, fruits du genre citrus)

Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenie pourpre
5324426 Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenie pourpre by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower)

Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis
5324440 Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis, the by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Tea tree or tea plant, Camellia sinensis, Thea sinensis,)

3eme cercle chromatique de Mr Chevreul Des couleurs
3eme cercle chromatique de Mr. Chevreul, Des couleurs et de leurs applications aux arts industriels a l aide des cercles chromatiques, Chevreul, M. E

Yellow and brown flowered wing-stalked Ammobium alatum
5856294 Yellow and brown flowered wing-stalked Ammobium alatum; (add.info.: Yellow and brown flowered wing-stalked Ammobium alatum. Hand-colored illustration by Edwin Dalton Smith engraved by F.W)

Ripe green and red fruit of the White Hawthornden Apple
5856281 Ripe green and red fruit of the White Hawthornden Apple; (add.info.: Ripe green and red fruit of the White Hawthornden Apple, Malus domestica)

Purple flowered evening primrose, Oenothera lindleyi
5856248 Purple flowered evening primrose, Oenothera lindleyi; (add.info.: Purple flowered evening primrose, Oenothera lindleyi)

Scarlet flowered Avens, Geum coccineum
5856240 Scarlet flowered Avens, Geum coccineum; (add.info.: Scarlet flowered Avens, Geum coccineum. Hand-colored illustration by E.D)

Fruit and leaves of Kirke's scarlet admirable apple, Malus domestica
5856235 Fruit and leaves of Kirke's scarlet admirable apple, Malus domestica; (add.info.: Fruit and leaves of Kirke's scarlet admirable apple, Malus domestica)

Crimson and purple flowered Fuchsia gracilis
5856246 Crimson and purple flowered Fuchsia gracilis; (add.info.: Crimson and purple flowered Fuchsia gracilis. Hand-colored illustration by E.D)

Yellow flowers and leaves of Black-eyed Susan vine, Thunbergia alata
5856234 Yellow flowers and leaves of Black-eyed Susan vine, Thunbergia alata; (add.info.: Yellow flowers and leaves of Black-eyed Susan vine, Thunbergia alata. Hand-colored illustration by E.D)

Crimson flowered Cactus jenkinsonii
5856204 Crimson flowered Cactus jenkinsonii; (add.info.: Crimson-flowered Cactus jenkinsonii (Disocactus ~ jenkinsonii) Hand-colored illustration by E.D

South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens (Sea lion of Pernetty, Otaria pernettii). Falkland Islands
FLO4989140 South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens (Sea lion of Pernetty, Otaria pernettii). Falkland Islands. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Southern elephant seal, female, Mirounga leonina (Elephant seal, Phoca proboscidea)
FLO4989122 Southern elephant seal, female, Mirounga leonina (Elephant seal, Phoca proboscidea). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Indian ox or zebu, Bos primigenius indicus (Taurus indicus). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an
FLO4989070 Indian ox or zebu, Bos primigenius indicus (Taurus indicus). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's

Musk ox or muskox, Ovibos moschatus. From a specimen in the Edinburgh Royal University Museum
FLO4989040 Musk ox or muskox, Ovibos moschatus. From a specimen in the Edinburgh Royal University Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William

Brown rat, Rattus norvegicus (Mus decumanus). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James
FLO4989296 Brown rat, Rattus norvegicus (Mus decumanus). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library, Edinburgh

Weasel, Mustela nivalis (Mustela vulgaris). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James
FLO4989250 Weasel, Mustela nivalis (Mustela vulgaris). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library, Edinburgh

Eland, Turotragus oryx (Impoofo or elk antelope). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James
FLO4988156 Eland, Turotragus oryx (Impoofo or elk antelope). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library

Leicester ram, Ovis aries. Endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart
FLO4988107 Leicester ram, Ovis aries. Endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library, Edinburgh

Cashmere goat, Capra hircus lanigera. Edinburgh Royal University Museum and Frederick Cuvier
FLO4988062 Cashmere goat, Capra hircus lanigera. Edinburgh Royal University Museum and Frederick Cuvier. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William

Western hoolock gibbon, Hoolock hoolock. Endangered. (Hoolock, Hylobates hoolock.) Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4988015 Western hoolock gibbon, Hoolock hoolock. Endangered. (Hoolock, Hylobates hoolock.) Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Pygmy marmoset, Cebuella pygmaea (Leonine tamarin, Midas leonina). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4988010 Pygmy marmoset, Cebuella pygmaea (Leonine tamarin, Midas leonina). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Sir William Jardine's

Black-bearded saki, Chiropotes satanas (Couxio, Pithecia satanas). Critically endangered
FLO4987999 Black-bearded saki, Chiropotes satanas (Couxio, Pithecia satanas). Critically endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Red-faced spider monkey, Ateles paniscus (Coaita). Vulnerable. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4987988 Red-faced spider monkey, Ateles paniscus (Coaita). Vulnerable. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Sir William Jardine's

Ringed seal, Phoca hispida (Rough or fetid seal of Northern Seas). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989207 Ringed seal, Phoca hispida (Rough or fetid seal of Northern Seas). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's Amphibious

Ringed seal or netsik, Phoca hispida (Marbled seal, Phoca discolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989192 Ringed seal or netsik, Phoca hispida (Marbled seal, Phoca discolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's

Great sea serpent seen off the coast of Greenland in 1734. Scoliophis atlanticus. From a description by Hans Egede
FLO4989187 Great sea serpent seen off the coast of Greenland in 1734. Scoliophis atlanticus. From a description by Hans Egede. Steel engraving by W.H

Capybara, Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris (Hydrochaerus cabiai). Native of Guiana
FLO4989098 Capybara, Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris (Hydrochaerus cabiai). Native of Guiana. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration from life by Col

British shorthorn breed of cattle, Bos taurus. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James
FLO4989065 British shorthorn breed of cattle, Bos taurus. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library, Edinburgh

White urus, or Hamilton breed of wild cattle, Taurus urus or Bos scoticus. Extinct
FLO4989028 White urus, or Hamilton breed of wild cattle, Taurus urus or Bos scoticus. Extinct. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's

Water volle or black water rat, Arvicola amphibius. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by
FLO4989302 Water volle or black water rat, Arvicola amphibius. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library

Wildcat, Felis silvestris (Wild cat, Felis catus). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by
FLO4989277 Wildcat, Felis silvestris (Wild cat, Felis catus). Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library

Sumatran surili, Presbytis melalophos. Endangered. (Simpia monkey, Semnopithecus melalophas)
FLO4987936 Sumatran surili, Presbytis melalophos. Endangered. (Simpia monkey, Semnopithecus melalophas.) Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Chacma baboon, Papio ursinus (Papio salvanus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4987958 Chacma baboon, Papio ursinus (Papio salvanus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Sir William Jardine's Naturalist's Library

Wood leopard moth, Zeuzera pyrina, sallow kitten, Furcula furcula, iron prominent, Notodonta dromedarius
FLO4671142 Wood leopard moth, Zeuzera pyrina, sallow kitten, Furcula furcula, iron prominent, Notodonta dromedarius, pebble prominent, Notodonta ziczac, and lesser swallow prominent, Pheosia gnoma

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"Exploring History through Steel Engravings: From Ancient Greece to the Wild American Frontier" Step back in time to Greece at the beginning of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC), as depicted in a mesmerizing steel engraving. Witness the clash of powerful city-states and feel the tension that engulfed this ancient civilization. Travel further in history to witness the epic struggle between the Roman Republic and Carthage during the Second Punic War (218-201 BC). Immerse yourself in this pivotal conflict, brought to life by a captivating steel engraving that captures every detail of these mighty empires. Marvel at Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), British Admiral, through an exquisite steel engraving published in 1868. Admire his heroic deeds on turbulent seas, as he fought valiantly for his nation's glory. Embark on a journey across Berlin, Germany with an intricately detailed map engraved on steel. Explore its streets and landmarks, tracing its rich history from centuries past. Delve into Gaul during Julius Caesar's reign with a fascinating steel engraving published in 1867. Get lost amidst ancient tribes and experience their way of life like never before. Discover nature's bounty through a stunning depiction of citrus fruits - fruits du genre citrus - etched onto gleaming steel. Let your senses be tantalized by their vibrant colors and intoxicating aromas. Uncover the mysteries of human anatomy with an intricate engraving showcasing organs like never seen before. Study each delicate structure meticulously captured on cold hard steel. Trace biblical history upon gazing at a historical map depicting Palestine with the twelve tribes of Israel etched onto durable metal. Feel connected to ancient stories that have shaped civilizations for millennia. Explore tea plantations teeming with Camellia sinensis or Thea sinensis trees through an enchanting steel engraving. Transport yourself to serene landscapes where tea leaves are cultivated, ready to be brewed into a comforting beverage.