Calligraphed Collection

Messenger with a Letter, from the series "Elegant Five-needled Pine, c. 1797-98 (colour woodblock print;oban)
5860842 Messenger with a Letter, from the series " Elegant Five-needled Pine, c.1797-98 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Utamaro

Title page with calligraphy and heraldic shields. Handcoloured copperplate engraving Richard Sawyer from John Thomas
FLO5000245 Title page with calligraphy and heraldic shields. Handcoloured copperplate engraving Richard Sawyer from John Thomas Smith's Topography of London

Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, Lord Palmerston, 1784 - 1865
3083251 Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, Lord Palmerston, 1784 - 1865.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British statesman and twice Prime Minister of England. Hand writing sample.).

Jean Baptiste Joseph, chevalier Delambre, 1749 - 1822
3083213 Jean Baptiste Joseph, chevalier Delambre, 1749 - 1822.; Private Collection; (add.info.: French mathematician and astronomer. Hand writing sample.).

Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822
3083212 Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German-born British astronomer. Hand writing sample.).

Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, 1629-1685. Scottish peer. Hand writing sample
3083184 Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, 1629-1685. Scottish peer. Hand writing sample.; Private Collection.

Gustav I, aka Gustav Vasa, 1496 - 1560
3083168 Gustav I, aka Gustav Vasa, 1496 - 1560.; Private Collection; (add.info.: King of Sweden. Hand writing sample and signature.).

John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, 1504 - 1553
3083297 John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland, 1504 - 1553.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English general, admiral and politician. Hand writing sample and signature.).

Alfred Henry Forrester, 1804 - 1872
3083296 Alfred Henry Forrester, 1804 - 1872.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English author, illustrator and artist who wrote under the pseudonym of Alfred Crowquill)

John Quincy Adams, 1767 - 1848
3083284 John Quincy Adams, 1767 - 1848.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eldest son of President John Adams and sixth President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.).

Pope Paul III, 1468 - 1549
3062209 Pope Paul III, 1468 - 1549.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Born Alessandro Farnese. Hand writing sample.).

George Frideric Handel or Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 - 1759
3062204 George Frideric Handel or Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 - 1759.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German-British Baroque composer. Hand writing sample.).

Victoria Maria Louisa Duchess of Kent and Strathearn, 1786 to 1861
3062197 Victoria Maria Louisa Duchess of Kent and Strathearn, 1786 to 1861.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother of Queen Victoria. Hand writing sample.).

Battle Scene, from a series depicting scenes from the Qianlong Campaign in Sichuan, 1772-76 (engraving)
BON111193 Battle Scene, from a series depicting scenes from the Qianlong Campaign in Sichuan, 1772-76 (engraving); 62.5x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Kiyomizu At Kioto - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4982321 Kiyomizu At Kioto - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Kiyomizu At Kioto - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF

Mushrooms: green russole and moegidake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646897 Mushrooms: green russole and moegidake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Yoheishi, Russula virescens

Mushrooms: shimeji varietes (white and pink) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646739 Mushrooms: shimeji varietes (white and pink) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: emetic russule and shimeji - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646680 Mushrooms: emetic russule and shimeji - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Benishimeji mushroom, Russula emetica

Mushrooms: anutake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646828 Mushrooms: anutake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646755 Mushrooms: shimeji varietes - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: milk variety - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646744 Mushrooms: milk variety - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Hatsudake mushroom

Mushrooms: varietes a mycelium annular, growing in witch circle or circle of fees - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki
FLO4646724 Mushrooms: varietes a mycelium annular, growing in witch circle or circle of fees - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665913 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

page of Operina created by Ludovico Vicentino degli Arrighi
3507268 page of Operina created by Ludovico Vicentino degli Arrighi; (add.info.: Page from 'Operina' by Ludovico Vicentino degli Arrighi (1475-1527)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626560 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

Shi si jing fa hui
2626556 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

Commentary on The canon of medicine by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript)
2625185 Commentary on The canon of medicine by Avicenna, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The opening of a commentary on Ibn S?n?'s [Avicenna's] famous poem written by 'Al)

Shi si jing fa hui
2626541 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

Poem on diseases of the eye, 18th century (manuscript)
2625266 Poem on diseases of the eye, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The beginning of a poem on diseases of the eye, possibly attributable to Ibn S?n? (Avicenna)

Lettrines and miniatures of manuscripts from 1400 to 1440, extracted from various works of the bookstores of Paris
FLO4643746 Lettrines and miniatures of manuscripts from 1400 to 1440, extracted from various works of the bookstores of Paris, Heidelberg and Munich - Chromolithography

Mushrooms: shimejitake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646948 Mushrooms: shimejitake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: variety of lactates - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646923 Mushrooms: variety of lactates - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants, 1916 - Akahatsudake, Lactarius akahatsu Tanaka

Mushrooms: shimeji varietes, tricholome - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646890 Mushrooms: shimeji varietes, tricholome - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: hatsudake lactar and green russole - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646840 Mushrooms: hatsudake lactar and green russole - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: shibatake and benitake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646856 Mushrooms: shibatake and benitake - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Mushrooms: Kuritake and yellow bolet (or butter) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu
FLO4646820 Mushrooms: Kuritake and yellow bolet (or butter) - Japanese print by Kanen Iwasaki (1786-1842), from Honzo Zufu, illustrative guide to medicinal plants

Title page with calligraphy and decorative design with foliage, birds., angel and mythical creature with lance
5912936 Title page with calligraphy and decorative design with foliage, birds., angel and mythical creature with lance and shield. From an illuminated Book of Hours of the Duke the Anjou., 1380

Shamisen, luth a long manche et a cordes pincees. Estampe japonaise de Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825). Collection privee
UIG5348899 Shamisen, luth a long manche et a cordes pincees. Estampe japonaise de Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825). Collection privee; Superstock/UIG.

Shi si jing fa hui
2626557 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

Shi si jing fa hui
2626545 Shi si jing fa hui; (add.info.: Illustration from the Japanese & Chinese edition (1716) of 'Shi si jing fa hui'

The Canon of Medicine
2625211 The Canon of Medicine; (add.info.: The central text consists of the anatomical sections of the Canon of Medicine by Ibn S?n? (Avicenna)

Original incunable leaf in Latin from 'Hartmut Schedel:Liber Chronicorum', printed by Schoensperger in 1497
3085271 Original incunable leaf in Latin from 'Hartmut Schedel:Liber Chronicorum', printed by Schoensperger in 1497; (add.info.: Original incunable leaf in Latin from 'Hartmut Schedel)

Original incunable leaf in Latin from 'Hartmut Schedel:Liber Chronicorum', printed by Schoensperger in 1497
3085262 Original incunable leaf in Latin from 'Hartmut Schedel:Liber Chronicorum', printed by Schoensperger in 1497; (add.info.: Original incunable leaf in Latin from 'Hartmut Schedel)

Fragment Of Stanley's Diary. Sir Henry Morton Stanley, Born John Rowland, 1841 To 1904
UIG5420075 Fragment Of Stanley's Diary. Sir Henry Morton Stanley, Born John Rowland, 1841 To 1904. Welsh Journalist And Explorer. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage.

Pope Pius VII, 1742 - 1823, born Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti. Hand writing sample and signature
3083221 Pope Pius VII, 1742 - 1823, born Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti. Hand writing sample and signature.; Private Collection.

Jacques Necker, 1732 - 1804
3083220 Jacques Necker, 1732 - 1804.; Private Collection; (add.info.: French statesman of Swiss birth. Finance minister of Louis XVI. Hand writing sample.).

Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770 - 1827
3083167 Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770 - 1827.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German composer. Hand writing sample and signature.).

Charles V of Germany. Charles V, 1500 - 1558
3062207 Charles V of Germany. Charles V, 1500 - 1558.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Roman Emperor 1519 to 1558 and as Charles I, King of Spain 1516 to 1556)

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"Captivating Calligraphed Art: A Glimpse into the World of Colour Woodcuts" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world art as we explore a collection that spans across different eras and themes. From delicate rabbits under a full moon to majestic kingfishers perched on irises, these 1900-30 colour woodcuts transport us to a realm where nature reigns supreme. Witness the power and grace of a roaring tiger captured in vibrant hues from 1900-35, while a kingfisher finds solace on a tree stump in an exquisite piece created between 1900-36. Delve into the intriguing life of courtesans through their reading habits, beautifully depicted in another captivating colour woodcut. Travel back even further to c. 1830 with an alluring geisha standing on the balcony of a cherry tree pavilion, showcasing both elegance and tranquility. Experience the serenity brought by descending egrets amidst snowfall, portrayed skillfully in 1925-36 colour woodcut. Marvel at the intricate details of a peacock nestled within blossoming cherry trees from 1900-30, capturing its regal beauty for eternity. Take a step into landscapes that come alive through hanging scrolls dating back to 1892—each brushstroke telling tales of serene mountains and flowing rivers. Finally, encounter two warriors sharing moments of camaraderie as they smoke pipes at an ancient bridge entrance—a glimpse into their lives preserved forever in this c. 1825 colour woodcut masterpiece. These calligraphed artworks offer not only visual delight but also insight into cultures past and present. Let your imagination soar as you appreciate each stroke meticulously crafted by skilled hands—a testament to human creativity throughout history.