Hand Coloured Collection (page 100)

The Old Maids Prayer!!, February 10, 1801. February 10, 1801
The Old Maids Prayer!!, February 10, 1801

A British Seaman! A Heart of Oak!, November 15, 1801. November 15, 1801
A British Seaman! A Heart of Oak!, November 15, 1801

Pray Remember the Blind, 1801. 1801. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Pray Remember the Blind, 1801

Light Your Honor, Coach unhired, 1811. 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Light Your Honor, Coach unhired, 1811

Edmund Kean as Richard III, ca. 1814. ca. 1814. Creator: George Cruikshank
Edmund Kean as Richard III, ca. 1814

My Little White Kitties - Into Mischief, 1871. 1871. Creators: Nathaniel Currier
My Little White Kitties - Into Mischief, 1871

The Grand Display of Fireworks and Illuminations at the Opening of the Great Suspension Bridge between New York and Brooklyn on the Evening of May 24, 1883

The Baron arrives at Ceylon, combats and conquers two extraordinary opponents, [1809], reissued 1811

Death and Bonaparte, The Two Kings of Terror, January 1, 1814. January 1, 1814
Death and Bonaparte, The Two Kings of Terror, January 1, 1814

Napoleon, March 1814?. March 1814?. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Napoleon, March 1814?

Southern cassowary by JG Keulemans
Hand-coloured lithograph of cassowary head by JG Keulemans (c. 1898), based on the live animals at Walter Rothschilds Museum at Tring

Immature Golden Eagle and Bald Eagle
Originally titled: Ring-tailed Eagle and Sea Eagle. Alexander Wilson, American Ornithology, 1824. Hand-coloured engraving. Date: 1824

Chordeiles minor, Common nighthawk
Alexander Wilson, American Ornithology, 1824. Hand-coloured engraving. Date: 1824

American Ornithology by Alexander Wilson, 1824
Alexander Wilson, American Ornithology, 1824. Hand-coloured engraving. Date: 1824

Mucuna with insects in different life stages
Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, 1726 edition. Date: 1726

Spiders, insects and hummingbird on guava tree
Hand-coloured engraving based on Maria Sibylla Merian watercolour. From Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, 1726 edition. Date: 1726

of Fortune - Noblet Tarot, 1d Prince Albert riding in Windsor Park when young. Hand-coloured lithograph

Button Maker: Stamping out metal buttons. Blank held in place and weight holding die for pattern being work was raised by rope and pulley wheel and dropped on blank

Revolution in France, 1830: Uprising in Paris 27, 28 and 30 July. Glory to the Barricades, Cradle of Liberty Allegorical print supporting Louis Philippe.Hand-coloured engraving

The Dog: Collie sheepdog: Newfoundland for water rescue: Deerhound for hunting: St Bernard rescuing travellers in the snow: Husky pulling a sledge: Dog skin for boots: Guard dog to deter burglars

Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) British soldier and statesman. Defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. Hand-coloured engraving after portrait by Thomas Lawrence

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Ghanzi: fortress, citadel and remains of 2 minarets. Changed hands a number of times during hostilities. From Atkinson Afghanistan London c1850

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"Hand-Coloured: A Kaleidoscope of Vibrant Hues and Artistic Expression" Step into a world where colors come alive, as we explore the captivating realm of hand-coloured art. From historical engravings to whimsical caricatures, each piece tells a unique story through its vivid palette. In December 1792, Thomas Rowlandson's "The Contrast" mesmerizes with its contrasting shades, showcasing the stark differences in society during that time. Similarly, his work "The Battle Between Cribb and Molineaux" immortalizes an intense boxing match from September 1811, capturing the raw energy through meticulously applied hues. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Saltaire - a model textile factory and town founded by Titus Salt. Hand-colouring brings life to this industrial marvel near Bradford in Yorkshire, England. Meanwhile, George Cruikshank's "The Court at Brighton a La Chinese - 1816" transports us to an era of opulence and cultural fusion. Delving deeper into history reveals Torii Kiyomasu I's masterpiece "Sakata Kintoki Wrestling with a Tengu. " This stunning artwork from c. 1715/18 showcases traditional Japanese wrestling amidst vibrant hand-applied pigments. Nature takes center stage as well; behold the lusciousness of Orange Fruit captured in a hand-coloured lithograph from 1828 or the delicate beauty of Iris Germanica depicted in an engraving from 1847. These botanical wonders are brought to life by skilled hands wielding brushes laden with rich dyes. Architectural marvels also receive their fair share of artistic treatment. The Viaduct across the Sankey Valley is transformed into an enchanting sight through colour aquatints partly enhanced by hand application techniques dating back to 1831. Glimpses into satire and political commentary emerge within G. Humphrey's Caricature Shop, where the phrase "Honi. Soi. Qui.