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Period: Mid-18th Century
Original 1750s Antique Botanical Print of Vitex from The Garderner’s Dictionary
Located in Montréal, CA
Vitex. Upper Right: CCLXXV. Lower Left: I. Miller. Delin. et. Sculp. Lower Center: Publish'd according to Act by Parliament by P. Miller. December 22, 1758. Author: Philip Miller Sou...
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Original 1750s Antique Botanical Print of Diosma from The Gardener’s Dictionary
Located in Montréal, CA
Diosma. Upper Right: Pl. CXXIV. Lower Left: R. Lancake delin. Lower Center: Publish'd according to Act of Parliament by P. Miller Octr. 24:1756. Lower Right: I. S. Miller Sculp. Auth...
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18th C. Colored Engraving, The Chinese House at Ranelagh Gardens After Canaletto
Located in Stamford, CT
A view of the floating Chinese House at Ranelagh Gardens with a masquerade, the Rotunda in the background, after Antonio Canaletto (1697 - 1768). Engraved by by Thomas Bowles, 1754....
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English George II Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

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18th C Hand Colored Engraving of The Rotunda at Ranleagh Gardens After Canaletto
By Giovanni Antonio Canal (Canaletto)
Located in Stamford, CT
An inside View of the Rotundo in Ranelagh Gardens, after Antonio Canaletto (1697 - 1768). Engraved by by Thomas Bowles, 1754. Hand colored engraving, in original ebonized frame with...
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Print on paper depicting a dummy, Italy 1750-1800.
Located in Milan, IT
Engraving on paper of an articulated mannequin by F. Fambrini. (active in Lucca, 1764 – 1780), Italy, second half of the 18th century.
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Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in Chonburi, TH
"Le Rhinoceros D'Afrique" is an exquisite 18th-century hand-colored engraving depicting a rhinoceros, created by the renowned naturalist and artist Georges-Louis Leclerc. The artwork...
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18th Century Color Engraving of Westminster, Somerset House, Original Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century hand colored engraving, with wonderful details. 'View down the River Thames looking towards Westminster, with Somerset House on the right, Westminster Abbey and Bridge ...
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The Siege of Nyborg, 1659: A Strategic Battle of the Dano-Swedish War, 1746
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "The Siege of Nyborg, 1659: A Strategic Battle of the Dano-Swedish War" Translated text (From Dutch) on copper engraving: "The city of Nyborg captured by the lord Michiel de ...
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Old Engraving of Cape Good Hope in South Africa, 1754
Located in Langweer, NL
The text in the image reads: "The Cape of Good Hope" and "London Mag: 1754." This suggests that this small image is a rare copper engraving that was featured in the London Magazine i...
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Antique Map of Brabant 'The Netherlands' by N. Visscher, circa 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Brabantiae Batavae pars orientalis, comprehendens Tetrarchiam sive majoratum sylvaeducensem in ejusdem subjacentes ditiones (..)'. Map of the Dutch province 'Brab...
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The Cock Padda or Rice-Bird by George Edwards, 1743-1751
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Hand colored ornithological copper plate engraving titled "The Cock Padda or Rice-Bird" by George Edwards (1694-1773), printed on laid paper. This engraving is plate 41 from "A Natur...
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Defeat at River Gete: The Fall of Orange to Alva in 1568, Published in 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
This masterful work is a testament to the artistry of Coenraet Decker, an illustrious figure in the realm of 17th-century printmaking. Published in Amsterdam by Zacharias Chatelain...
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The Siege of Antwerp Engraved: Parma's Bridge Aflame on the Schelde, 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
This exquisite copperplate engraving, titled "Parmaas Schipbrugh over de Schelde," is a masterful work by Coenraet Decker, an esteemed artist active around the latter half of the 17t...
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Antique Copperplate Print of Ayutthaya, 'View of Siam and Various Boats', 1751
Located in Langweer, NL
An original engraving featuring a view of Siam, which is present-day Thailand, specifically a view of the city of Ayutthaya with numerous boats depicted on the river. The title, "Vuë...
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1749 Jacques Nicolas Bellin Map of the Great Wall of China Near Kiang-nan fu
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique image is an historical map by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, depicting the Great Wall of China as it was understood in the mid-18th century. The map includes French ...
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Map of Vusihyen, Hu Chew Fu and Hou-Tcheou-Fou, Historical Chinese Cities, 1754
Located in Langweer, NL
Given these specific names—Vusihyen, Hu Chew Fu, and Hou-Tcheou-Fou—it appears that the map depicts historical Chinese locations. These names are likely transliterations of Chinese names from the period. "Hu Chew Fu" might be an old Western spelling for what is known in modern pinyin as Huzhou, a city near Lake Tai in China. "Hou-Tcheou-Fou" could refer to a historical name for another city or region, also located in China. More research needed. More about the maker: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin's contributions to cartography and hydrography set a precedent in mapmaking during the 18th century. His role as Hydrographer to the French Navy and later as the Official Hydrographer to the French King placed him at the forefront of maritime charting...
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Engraving of Thai Buddhist Temple and Monastery in Ayutthaya, Siam, 1751
Located in Langweer, NL
An original antique engraving of two Buddhist temples in Thailand, also known as Siam historically. The upper part of the engraving is labeled "COUVENT de Talapoins," which refers ...
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Map of Beijing (Peking) with Tartar and Chinese Divisions and Jesuit Missions
Located in Langweer, NL
An antique map by Jacques Nicolas Bellin titled "Plan de la Ville de Peking Capitale de l'Empire de la Chine," published in Paris in 1754. This finely engraved plan shows the detai...
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Architectural Precision: 18th-Century Staircase Engravings, 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
These engravings are a series of detailed architectural drawings from "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE of Nieuwe Algemeene Bouwkunde" by Tieleman van der Horst, engraved by Jan Schenk...
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Habit of a Lady of Quality in Burgundy in 1577, Published in 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is a colored print depicting a "Lady of Quality in Burgundy in 1577," as indicated by the title below the illustration. The lady is dressed in a fashion typical of the late...
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Baroque Elegance: Van der Horst's Staircase Engravings, 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Baroque Elegance: Van der Horst's Staircase Engravings" Description: These detailed engravings from Tieleman van der Horst's "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE" are a remarkabl...
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The Two-Headed Serpent and the Black Butterfly, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a hand-colored engraving from Johann Michael Seligmann's work, depicting a butterfly and a two-headed snake. Below is the transcription and translation of the text: - "Di...
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"Cherubic Melody: Raphael's Vision, Engraved by Thomassin, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving features two cherubic faces, each blowing an object that is not fully visible, which may be a wind instrument, giving life to an unseen melody. The cherubs, with their ...
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Architectural Grace: Van der Horst's Staircase Artistry, 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Architectural Grace: Van der Horst's Staircase Artistry" Description: The engravings, drawn from Tieleman van der Horst's "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE," are masterful rep...
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Regal Golden Thrush Perched, 18th Century Seligmann's Rare Bird Series, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique hand-colored engraving by Johann Michael Seligmann is a representation of the Golden Thrush, derived from George Edwards' "Natural History of Uncommon Birds" and "Gleanings of Natural History." The artwork was part of Seligmann's own work, "Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel," which translates to "Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds," published in 1749. The engraving contains several lines of text in different languages, likely identifying the bird and giving references to the work it was derived from. Here’s the transcription and translation of the visible text: - "Gallula Bengalensis." - This is Latin, likely the scientific name of the bird at the time, which translates to "Bengal Gallula" or "Bengal Thrush." - "N:o 80./VII.Heft." - This seems to be a reference to the plate number and the volume or issue number of the collection. - "Le Grive Dorée, Icterus." - In French, this means "The Golden Thrush, Icterus." 'Icterus' refers to the genus that includes birds commonly known as orioles, which are often characterized by their yellow and black plumage. - "Goldbrostel." - This could be an old or regional name for the bird in German, which might translate to something like "Gold Breast" referring to the bird's golden chest...
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Baroque Splendor: Van der Horst's Staircase Visions Engraved, 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Baroque Splendor: Van der Horst's Staircase Visions" Description: These engravings from "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE" exemplify the grandeur and complexity of Baroque sta...
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Elegant Staircase Designs: Van der Horst's 1739 Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
A trio of architectural engravings from Tieleman van der Horst's "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE" from 1739. Each panel dissects the intricate design and structural mechanics of ba...
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Ornate Baroque Stairs: Van der Horst's Design Mastery in Engravings, 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Ornate Baroque Stairs: Van der Horst's Design Mastery" Description: These original antique engravings are from Tieleman van der Horst's comprehensive architectural work, illustrating the intricacy and grandeur of Baroque staircase designs. Engraving XVII reveals a dual staircase...
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Architectural Grandeur: Van der Horst's Baroque Ornaments, 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Architectural Grandeur: Van der Horst's Baroque Ornaments" Description: This collection of six engravings from Tieleman van der Horst's "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE" show...
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Engraving of The American Tit Bird with Yellow Throat in Old Handcoloring, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is an ornate botanical and ornithological illustration from one of Johann Michael Seligmann's collections, which were based on George Edwards's natural history studies. Th...
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Generations in Profile: Time's Contrast by Beauvais, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving by D. Beauvais, part of the "Recueil de XC Têtes" series, presents a compelling juxtaposition of two heads: an elder, bearded man on the left, and a youthful, cherubic ...
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1739 Masterwork: Van der Horst's Architectural Elegance in Original Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
These engravings are a series of detailed architectural drawings from "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE of Nieuwe Algemeene Bouwkunde" by Tieleman van der Horst, engraved by Jan Schenk...
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Baroque Staircase Craftsmanship: Van der Horst's Engravings, 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
This composite image features three separate engravings from Tieleman van der Horst's "THEATRUM MACHINARUM UNIVERSALE," a pivotal work in the field of architectural design published ...
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Habit of the Lady Mayoress of London in 1640, Published in 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a hand-colored atnique print, this time depicting the "Habit of the Lady Mayoress of London, in 1640." It's a historical costume illustration showing the fashion of a high-ra...
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Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s
Located in Langweer, NL
Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s from Diderot's Encyclopédie This original hand-colored antique engraving is from the "Encyclopédie, ou Dict...
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Classical Profiles: Raphael's Vision by Nicolas Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Classical Profiles: Raphael's Vision by Nicolas Pigné, 1740" This is an original engraving from 1740 by Nicolas Pigné, after a painting by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, known ...
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The Large Green Parrot of The West Indies Hand-Colored and Engraved, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an 18th-century hand-colored engraving from Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, displaying a parrot species. Here’s the transcription and translation of the visible text: ...
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Elephant Hawk-Moth and Bedstraw from A Natural History of English Insects, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is an original antique handcolored plate from "A Natural History of English Insects" published in 1749 by Eleazar Albin. Albin, likely of German origin and known initially ...
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Engraving of Anthony Madox: 1753 Master Contortionist
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving features Anthony Madox, an English performer known for his dexterity and contortion skills. He was active in the 18th century and was renowned enough to perform before...
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Original Italian Frontispiece with Classic Elegance Engravings, 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
This is the frontispiece of the first volume of "Delle antichità di Ercolano" (The Antiquities of Herculaneum), published in 1757 by the Royal Printing House of Naples, Italy. The ...
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Habit of the Marchioness of Belfont, Daughter of the Duke of Mazarine, ca. 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
This original engraving depicts a woman and a young black boy from the 18th century, and was published between the years 1757 and 1772, likely in 1757. The woman is identified as t...
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Original Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Fox-Colored Thrush, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
A beautiful hand-colored engraving from Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, which was based on the earlier works of George Edwards. The text on this image is in German, Latin, a...
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Rare German Frontispiece of Rumphius Cabinet of Curiosities, 1765
Located in Langweer, NL
The Amboinese Cabinet of Curiosities was a work by Georg Eberhard Rumphius, and included many engravings of sea shells and crustaceans. The German edition of the book was financed ...
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Wisdom and Innocence: Contrasts in Time Engraved by Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving by Nicolas Pigné, part of the "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres" collection, shows a stark contrast between two figures. On the left, ...
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Bird Print of an American Goldfinch on a Branch Engraved and Hand-Colored, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
The illustration showcases the American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis), formerly known as Carduelis Americanus, perched gracefully upon a leafy branch. It is a detailed 18th-century re...
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Curly Gaze: The Expressive Study by Pigné Engraved, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving showcases two striking male profiles, each rendered with remarkable detail, characteristic of the "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres." ...
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Contrast of Time: Ancient Wisdom Engraved by Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving, attributed to the "Recueil de XC Têtes" series, displays two male profiles with distinctive expressions and hairstyles, characteristic of Renaissance portraiture. The ...
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The Surinamese Kingfisher Bird with the Swallow Tail Engraved in 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving is from the Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, based on the works of George Edwards that was published in 1743. The text in the image is in both German and Latin...
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Serene and Stern: Dualities of Raphael by C. Dupuis, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving by C. Dupuis, part of the "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres," features two contrasting profiles. On the left is a serene and contempla...
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Reflective Resilience: Timeless Profiles by Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving presented here exhibits two male figures, each bearing a unique expression and hairstyle, likely echoing the artistic style of Raphael's Renaissance works. On the left,...
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Dialogue of Eras: Cap and Feather in Profile by Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving depicts two contrasting profiles. On the left is a male figure adorned with a detailed, patterned cap, his features marked by a hooked nose and a small, tightly curled...
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Renaissance Reflections: Engraved by Pigné, Directed by Dorigny, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving is part of the ambitious project overseen by Sir Nicolas Dorigny, "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres," which translates to "Collection ...
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Echoes of Antiquity: Youth and Wisdom by Beauvais, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving a compelling piece featuring two distinct profiles: one of a youthful figure with soft, flowing hair and the other of an older, bearded individual whose face is marked...
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Visages of Virtue and Vigor: Raphael to Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique engraving is part of the collection "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres," and showcases two male profiles in a classical style. ...
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The Long-tailed African Finch and Blue Butterfly Original Old Handcoloring, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored engraving, part of Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, is a precise and vibrant representation of wildlife, based on the works of George Edwards. It showcases an...
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The Lesser Grey Shrike Bird in a Hand-Colored Engraving, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
The illustration is indicative of the works that emerged from the collaborations and influences of the 18th-century naturalists like George Edwards and Johann Michael Seligmann. Geor...
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Antique Zoological Study: Weasel Anatomy, 18th Century Handcolored Print, c.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
This rather large original antique engraving on strong paper depicts two images: one of a weasel in its natural habitat and another of its skeletal structure. The German title "Das...
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Baroque Ironwork Designs: Tables and Candelabras Engraved, 1767
Located in Langweer, NL
The engravings are a stunning representation of Baroque ironwork designs, a testament to the intricate artistry of the 18th century. Created in 1767, the works of Charpentier and Huq...
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