Alois Senefelder Collection

Alois Senefelder
3585789 Alois Senefelder; (add.info.: Illustration of Alois Senefelder (1771-1834) a German actor, playwright, and inventor of the printing technique of lithography

Engraving depicting a lithographic press
5309415 Engraving depicting a lithographic press, a method of printing originally based on the immiscibility of oil and water, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a lithographic press)

Alois Senefelder
3585788 Alois Senefelder; (add.info.: Portrait of Alois Senefelder (1771-1834) a German actor, playwright, and inventor of the printing technique of lithography

Portrait of Senefelder, 1818. Creator: Lorenzo Quaglio II
Portrait of Senefelder, 1818

Offering to Lares, 1810. Creators: Vincenzo Camuccini, Alois Senefelder
Offering to Lares, 1810

Alois Senefelder, German inventor of lithoy (chromolitho)
1094014 Alois Senefelder, German inventor of lithoy (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alois Senefelder, German inventor of lithography)

Alois Senefelder, German playwright, actor and inventor of lithography (chromolitho)
972037 Alois Senefelder, German playwright, actor and inventor of lithography (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alois Senefelder (1771-1834)

Alois Senefelder, inventor of lithography (chromolitho)
961471 Alois Senefelder, inventor of lithography (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alois Senefelder, inventor of lithography)

Organ-Grinder Boy. Creator: Alois Senefelder (German, 1771-1834)
Organ-Grinder Boy

Lart de la litographie: Four Subjects after Falger
Lart de la litographie:Four Subjects after Falger

Lart de la lithographie: Head of an Amazon. Creator: Alois Senefelder (German, 1771-1834)
Lart de la lithographie: Head of an Amazon

Hotel da Ville de la Rochelle, France. Creator: Alois Senefelder (German, 1771-1834)
Hotel da Ville de la Rochelle, France

Art of the Lithograph: Four Engraving Samples, War Tent, Map of Toni, Bird, Dutch Farmer and Woman, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Volume I, 1819. Creator: Alois Senefelder (German, 1771-1834)
Art of the Lithograph: Volume I, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Toning Samples, Plate XVI, 1819. Creator: Alois Senefelder (German
Art of the Lithograph: Toning Samples, Plate XVI, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Title Page, Plate I, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Three Engraving Examples, Plate XI, 1819. Creator: Alois Senefelder
Art of the Lithograph: Three Engraving Examples, Plate XI, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Three Designs from Dürers Prayer Book, Plate V, 1819
Art of the Lithograph: Three Designs from Durers Prayer Book, Plate V, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Saint Cecily, Plate XII, 1819. Creator: Alois Senefelder (German
Art of the Lithograph: Saint Cecily, Plate XII, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: River Landscape, Plate XIII, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Psalter- Initial B, Plate VIII, 1818-1819

Art of the Lithograph: Printing Press, 1819. Creator: Alois Senefelder (German, 1771-1834)
Art of the Lithograph: Printing Press, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Printing Letters, Plate XV, 1819. Creator: Alois Senefelder (German
Art of the Lithograph: Printing Letters, Plate XV, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Madonna and Child on the Clouds, Plate II, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Landeck in Tirol, Plate III, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Italian Church Ruin, Plate XVII, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Head of an Amazon, Plate XIV, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Dedication Sheet, Plate VII, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Albanian, Plate XVIII, 1819

Art of the Lithograph: Transfer of a Wood Engraving, Plate VI, 1819

Johann Alois Senefelder, 1771 - 1834. German actor and playwright who invented the printing technique of lithography after experiencing problems printing his play Mathilde von Altenstein

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Alois Senefelder, a German inventor and playwright, is widely recognized as the pioneer of lithography. Born in 1771, Senefelder revolutionized the printing industry with his invention of chromolitho, also known as lithography. His groundbreaking technique allowed for high-quality reproductions of artwork and text. Senefelder's artistic talent extended beyond his inventions. He created captivating pieces like "Organ-Grinder Boy, " showcasing his skills as a painter. Additionally, he produced remarkable works such as "L'art de la litographie: Four Subjects after Falger" and "Head of an Amazon, " displaying his versatility in capturing different subjects. His contributions to lithography were not limited to art alone; Senefelder's innovations had practical applications too. The Hotel da Ville de la Rochelle in France stands testament to this fact. Created by Senefelder himself, it exemplifies how his techniques were utilized outside the realm of fine art. In 1819, Alois Senefelder published "Art of the Lithograph: Volume I, " which served as a comprehensive guidebook for aspiring lithographers. This publication featured various engraving samples like the War Tent, Map of Toni, Bird, and Dutch Farmer - all demonstrating the possibilities that could be achieved through lithographic printing. The book also included examples on toning samples (Plate XVI), a striking title page (Plate I), and three engraving examples (Plate XI). These illustrations showcased both technical expertise and artistic flair while highlighting Senefelder's mastery over this innovative medium. Alois Senefelder's legacy lives on today through his pioneering work in lithography. His inventions continue to shape modern printing techniques while inspiring artists worldwide to explore new creative possibilities within this versatile medium.