Handcoloured Etching Collection

Preparatory School for Young Ladies, 1851. Young ladies in aprons in a kitchen studying cookery with small girls in
FLO4995438 Preparatory School for Young Ladies, 1851. Young ladies in aprons in a kitchen studying cookery with small girls in dunces caps. Young ladies were urged to become good housewives

A Rather Fast Steeple Chase, 1864. Ladies riding horses side-saddle jumping over a brook
FLO4995488 A Rather Fast Steeple Chase, 1864. Ladies riding horses side-saddle jumping over a brook. Handcoloured etching by John Leech from Follies of the Year, from Punchos Pocket Books, Bradbury

Croquet Match, 1862. Victorian gentlemen and ladies playing the fashionable game of croquet
FLO4995482 Croquet Match, 1862. Victorian gentlemen and ladies playing the fashionable game of croquet. A woman steps on a ball to croquet her male opponent

Dressing for the Ball in 1857. Woman being helped by maids into an inflatable hoop frame to support her crinoline
FLO4995447 Dressing for the Ball in 1857. Woman being helped by maids into an inflatable hoop frame to support her crinoline dress

Hyde Park as it will be, 1846. Satirical futuristic print of gentlemen riding personal steam engines pumping out fumes
FLO4995407 Hyde Park as it will be, 1846. Satirical futuristic print of gentlemen riding personal steam engines pumping out fumes

Conversavione of Ladies, 1848. Satirical print of ladies in a salon discussing fashion, children
FLO4995403 Conversavione of Ladies, 1848. Satirical print of ladies in a salon discussing fashion, children, dogs and man servants

A substitute for the Sea Side, or the Serpentine as it might be, 1858. Children swimming and building sandcastles
FLO4995474 A substitute for the Sea Side, or the Serpentine as it might be, 1858. Children swimming and building sandcastles, women feeding swans, changing into costumes near the lake in Hyde Park

Topsy Turvey, or our Antipodes, 1854. Refined English ladies in crinolines waiting on rough
FLO4995435 Topsy Turvey, or our Antipodes, 1854. Refined English ladies in crinolines waiting on rough and unkempt gold prospectors in Australia during the Gold Rush

The Matrimonial Tattersalls, 1847. Satirical print of a market for brides
FLO4995405 The Matrimonial Tattersalls, 1847. Satirical print of a market for brides and grooms in the style of Tattersalls horse market

Alarming Prospect: Single Ladies off to the Diggings, 1853. A crowd of women in crinolines
FLO4995443 Alarming Prospect: Single Ladies off to the Diggings, 1853. A crowd of women in crinolines and bonnets stands on the dock waiting for ships to take them out to Australia and the Gold Rush

Progress of Bloomerism, or a Complete Change, 1852. Gentleman holding a baby while his wife in skirt
FLO4995437 Progress of Bloomerism, or a Complete Change, 1852. Gentleman holding a baby while his wife in skirt and bloomers leaves for her club with her girls

A Social Sketch, or Everything in Common 1850. Satirical print of social unrest after a revolution
FLO4995416 A Social Sketch, or Everything in Common 1850. Satirical print of social unrest after a revolution. A black banjo player attacked by the men of the house for talking to a lady

Farming for Ladies, 1845. Lady in a three-wheeled chair with her footmen in livery using a ladle to feed pigs in a
FLO4995408 Farming for Ladies, 1845. Lady in a three-wheeled chair with her footmen in livery using a ladle to feed pigs in a pigsty

Volunteer Movement, Jones & Family under Canvass, 1862. Satirical print showing a Victorian family playing soldiers for
FLO4995471 Volunteer Movement, Jones & Family under Canvass, 1862. Satirical print showing a Victorian family playing soldiers for the Volunteer Force, a part-time territorial army

Swimming for Ladies, 1860. Women and girls in full body bathing suits diving, swimming and playing in a Victorian pool
FLO4995460 Swimming for Ladies, 1860. Women and girls in full body bathing suits diving, swimming and playing in a Victorian pool

A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate, 1855. A lady in black shawl gives a cookery book to
FLO4995445 A Prize Baby Show, Materfamilias rewarding a successful Candidate, 1855. A lady in black shawl gives a cookery book to a young mother in crinolines at a cute baby contest

Title page with title written in twigs and vignette of a jockey in silks riding a horse made out of a leather case
FLO4995406 Title page with title written in twigs and vignette of a jockey in silks riding a horse made out of a leather case, quill and sticks

Picnic in the Drawing Room, a capital thing for a Wet Day, 1859. Satirical print showing Victorians lounging
FLO4995466 Picnic in the Drawing Room, a capital thing for a Wet Day, 1859. Satirical print showing Victorians lounging on the carpet with Fortnum and Mason picnic hampers

The Quiet Street, a Sketch from a Study Window, 1856. Satirical print showing a noisy London street: a brassband
FLO4995451 The Quiet Street, a Sketch from a Study Window, 1856. Satirical print showing a noisy London street: a brassband, Masaniello's pipe organ, a hurdy gurdy, blackface musicians

Higgledy-Piggledy, or a Domestic Republic 1849. Gentleman facing a revolt by his wife, children
FLO4995421 Higgledy-Piggledy, or a Domestic Republic 1849. Gentleman facing a revolt by his wife, children, housekeepper and servants

Fashions for 1844. Group of men in a park wearing tall hats, tight-waisted coats and jackets
FLO4995413 Fashions for 1844. Group of men in a park wearing tall hats, tight-waisted coats and jackets. Handcoloured etching by John Leech from Follies of the Year, from Punchos Pocket Books

Some Sea-Side Fashions for 1863. Victorian ladies in short hooped skirts and tiny bonnets, wearing riding boots
FLO4995472 Some Sea-Side Fashions for 1863. Victorian ladies in short hooped skirts and tiny bonnets, wearing riding boots, bloomers and shoes, holding walking sticks

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Handcoloured etching is a beautiful and intricate art form that combines the precision of etching with the creativity of hand coloring. Each piece is meticulously crafted by skilled artists who bring life to their creations through vibrant colors and delicate details. The process involves first creating an etching on a metal plate, which is then inked and pressed onto paper to create the initial image. From there, each print is carefully hand colored using watercolors or other mediums to enhance its beauty and uniqueness. The result is a stunning work of art that captures the imagination and showcases the talent of the artist and can range from whimsical scenes to detailed landscapes, each one telling its own story and evoking emotion in those who view it. Collectors often seek out these pieces for their rarity and craftsmanship, as well as for the joy they bring when displayed in homes or galleries. Whether you are a seasoned art collector or simply appreciate fine craftsmanship they can sure to captivate your attention and leave you in awe of the skill and dedication required to create such exquisite works of art. Explore this timeless medium today and discover the beauty that can be achieved through hand coloring techniques in etching.