Engraver Collection (page 25)

PRINTMAKER, 1859. A journeyman printer describes the art of etching on copper. Etching by George Cruikshank, English, 1859

William Blake (1757-1827) in 1824 English mystic, poet, painter and engraver

The triumph of Julius Caesar, Andrea Andreani (1540-1623) Italian wood engraver. Plate 4 from his Triumphus Caesari c1598, after Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506) Italian artist

Portrait of a Young Woman, c1475. Oil on panel. Antonioi Pollaiuolo (Pollaiolo 1429/1433-1498) Italian painter, sculptor, engraver and painter

Anthropomorphic landscape - elongated man. Oil on Wood. Matthaus Merian the elder (1593-1650) Swiss painter and engraver

Ram, Black Sheep and Apples Joris Hoefnagel, also known as George Hoefnagel (1542-1601) Flemish painter and engraver. Watercolour

Mouse, Fowers and Insects: Butterfly and caterpillar on a sprig of faded pink moss rose buds. Mouse in lower right quarter

Landscape with family of Satyrs. Albrecht Altdorfer (1480-1538) German painter, engraver and architect: Danube School. Oil on panel

The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, (1510). The Holy Family at a well. Albrecht Altdorfer (1480-1538) German painter, engraver and architect: Danube School. Oil on panel

The Tale of a Tea-kettle. James Watt as a boy watching the kettle boiling in the fire. Watt (1736-1819) made great improvements to the steam engine

Pin and Needle Maker. Woodcut by Jost Amman (1535-1591) Swiss engraver

The Shoemaker. Master craftsman serves female customer at shop window, while his two assistants sew shoes from pieces of leather their master has cut out on his workbench

The Sword Maker. Craftsman at his workbench holds item in a vice while he works on it with a file. Around him are daggers and swords he has made. Woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-1591) Swiss engraver

Arquebusier or hand-gun maker. Woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-1591) Swiss engraver

The Armourer. Armourer in his workshop is using hammer to shape a piece of armour. On display in front of his shop are items he has made, including a full suit of armour

The Plague of Rain and Hail, one of the Seven Plagues of Egypt. Bible Exodus 9.18. Engraving by English designer and engraver James Caldwall (1739-c1789)

American Marines gun position about June 1918. In background are remains of a wood whose trees have been shattered by gunfire

Bear Garden, Southwark, London in 1648, showing it after third rebuild. By this time plays and prize-fighting had been added to the original entertainment of Bear Baiting

View of the Grand Walk etc. in Vauxhall Gardens taken from the Entrance. Vauxhall Gardens was one of the great pleasure grounds of London and this image of 1751 shows a formal avenue of trees

William BLAKE (1757-1827) English mystic, poet, artist and engraver. 1807 portrait by Thomas Phillips. National Portrait Gallery, London

William Blake (1757-1827) English mystic, poet, artist and engraver. 1807 portrait by Thomas Phillips (1770-1845) English painter

Montgolfier brothers hot air hot air balloon over Paris, France, 1783. Engraving by Nicolas de Launay, French engraver. Flying Aeronautics Aviation

Map of the Indian Ocean, published in 1660 by Pieter Goos (1616-1675) Dutch engraver and map maker

The Lamb. A page from Songs of Innocence (1879) by William Blake (1757-1827), English mystic, poet, painter and engraver

Pyrotechnist, Artificer or Firework-maker. After a print representing Fire from a series of four representing the elements by the French engraver Abraham Bosse (1602-1676)

Two Baskets With Grapes. Mingrelian, Between The Caucasus And The Black Sea. An Ethnic Group Of Georgia. 19th Century Colour Engraving, 1846, By Mercier, Engraver

Wheatleys Cries Of London, UK, Strawberrys Scarlet Strawberrys By J Wheatley R.a. 1747-1801, Late 18th Century Painting, Street Seller, Working Woman

The State Tinkers, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, Published Feb y 10th 1780 By W. Humphrey, 1780. 1 Print : Engraving, Color. Three Men Breaking A Large Bowl Which Is Cracked And Patched

Maniac-ravings Or Little Boney In A Strong Fit, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, London, 1803, Napoleon In A Fury Over Relations Between France And England

A Cognocenti Contemplating Ye Beauties Of Ye Antique, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, [london] : H. Humphrey, 1801, An Elderly Sir William Hamilton Inspecting His Antiquities

Harmony Before Matrimony, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, [london], 1805, A Young Woman And A Fashionably Dressed Young Man Singing A Duet

Advantages Of Wearing Muslin Dresses!, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, [london] : H. Humphrey, 1802, A Fat Lady, Sitting With A Man And Woman At A Tea Table

The First Kiss This Ten Years! - Or - The Meeting Of Britannia & Citizen Francois, Gillray, James, 1756 1815, Engraver, [london] : H. Humphrey, 1803. 1 Print : Etching, Hand-colored

End Of The Irish Invasion Or The Destruction Of The French Armada, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, London, Engraving 1797, French Warships Being Tossed About During A Storm Blown Up By Pitt

Heros Recruiting At Kelseys Or Guard Day At St. James s, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, London, Engraving 1797, Two Officers, On A Tall, Lanky, Elderly Man And The Other A Child

High Change In Bond Street, Ou La Politesse Du Grande Monde, Gillray, James, 1756 1815, Engraver, London, Engraving 1796, Fashionably Dressed Pedestrians On Bond Street

The Orangerie Or The Dutch Cupid Reposing After The Fatigues Of Planting, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, London, Engraving 1796, William V, Prince Of Orange, As A Fat, Naked Cupid

Lady Godinas Rout Or Peeping Tom Spying Out Pope Joan, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, Engraving 1796, A Fashionable Crowd Playing Cards At Two Tables

That Accounts For It, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764 1811, Engraver, London, Engraving 1799, A Number Of Men And Women Each With A Particular Problem That Seems To Be Troubling Them

Christ Blessing the Children. Gustave Dorafaa
Christ Blessing the Children. Gustave Dorafa

Saint Anthonys Day in Rome, Painted by G. H. Thomas, George Housman Thomas, 1824-1868
Saint Anthonys Day in Rome, Painted by G.H. Thomas, George Housman Thomas, 1824-1868, English Engraver, Illustrator and Victorian Era Painter, Exhibition of the British Institution, Uk, 1851 Engraving

HENRI VALENTIN 10 January 1820 in Allarmont (Vosges) and died the 11 August 1855 in Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin), French engraver. engraving 1855

Roberts stellar pantograver. This device was invented by British amateur astronomer and engineer Isaac Roberts (1829-1904)

Cyanide engraving furnace, 1914 C016 / 4515
Cyanide engraving furnace. Printing worker dipping a plate in a cyanide furnace at the US Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Washington DC, USA

English newspaper advertisement for Ellimans Universal Embrocation, 1895
ELLIMANs REMEDY, 1895. English newspaper advertisement for Ellimans Universal Embrocation, 1895

VAN DYCK, Sir Anthony (1599-1641). The Engraver Paul du Pont. 1635. Flemish engraver. Flemish art. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum

MONCORNET, Balthasar (h. 1600-1668). French engraver and publisher.; RICHELIEU, Armand-Jean du Plessis, cardinal de (1585-1642). French statesman and clergyman, King Louis XIIIs chief minister

BOUTTATS, Gaspar (1640-1695); ALEMAN, Mateo (1547-1615). Engraver and draughtsman.; Spanish Golden Age writer. Front page

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"The State Tinkers: Exploring the Artistry of Engraving" Step into the world of engraving, where masterful hands bring life to intricate designs and captivating scenes. One such talented artist was James Gillray (1756-1815), a renowned engraver whose works continue to mesmerize audiences. Published on February 10th, his engravings captured the essence of their subjects with unparalleled skill. In "The Fall of Babylon" by John Martin (1789-1854) in 1831, we witness the grandeur and destruction of an ancient city through Martin's visionary painting brought to life by an unknown engraver. The etching by William Hogarth (1697-1764) titled "The Gate of Calais" transports us back in time, revealing the bustling streets and vibrant atmosphere of this historical moment. Venturing further into Surrey's picturesque landscapes, we find ourselves at "The Hill, " home to Birket Foster, a celebrated artist known for his enchanting depictions. Here, nature intertwines with artistry as Foster's work captures the beauty that surrounds him. But engraving is not limited to traditional subjects; it can also be a medium for self-expression and exploration. Take Foujita in Drag or Gertrude Hermes - Sculptor, Designer, Engraver as examples – both artists pushing boundaries and challenging societal norms through their unique artistic visions. From bustling London streets like Upper Baker Street in Marylebone to Samuel Neeles' esteemed engraving shop on Strand Street during the late 18th century – each location holds stories waiting to be discovered within its engraved lines. Even charitable institutions like John Grooms Orphanage in Clacton-on-Sea showcase how engravings were used beyond aesthetics – conveying messages that touched hearts and inspired change. Engravers have immortalized historical figures too.