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Traditional Japanese Woodblock Geishas in a GardenThis print shows two Geishas tending to plants in a garden. There are several pots of different shapes and sizes. The Geisha kneeling appears to be tending to Marigolds.Utagawa Toyokuni (1769)
Antique Japanese Woodblock, woman serving teaThis Japanese art print is a portrait of the tea house waitress Naniwaya Okita in a beautiful kimono serving a cup of tea, 1790. The print bears the artists signature
World map by Martin Behaim, 1492, wood engraving, published 1884World map by Martin Behaim, 1492. Woodcut engraving from my archive, published in 1884
Japanese Woodblock Print flowers and DragonKeisai Eisen (1790 - 1848) is an important ukiyo-e artist who studied under the similarly named Kikugawa Eizan. As with this marvellous classic print, 1840
Japanese Woodblock Print Woman and the MoonJapanese scene from the master Utagawa Hiroshige 1797 - October 12, 1858 forms part of my own private collection of original woodblock prints
Traditional Japanese Woodblock female by pondUtagawa Toyokuni (1769, Edo - February 24, 1825, Edo) was born as the son of a puppet maker. He learned printmaking as a student of Toyoharu
The fahaka pufferfish, Nile puffer, globe fish, lineatus puffer (Tetraodon farakah)illustration of The fahaka pufferfish, Nile puffer, globe fish, lineatus puffer (Tetraodon farakah)
Eirene with the infant Ploutos
Japanese Art, Bowl of Pottery of Kioto, 19th CenturyVintage engraving of Japanese Art, Bowl of Pottery of Kioto, 19th Century
Julian the Apostate (331-363), Roman EmperorIllustration of a Julian the Apostate (331-363), Roman Emperor
Priests, High-Priest, and Levitesillustration of a Priests, High-Priest, and Levites
Great Harry, english war ship under Henry VIII, published 1880The Great Harry was built at Woolwich and launched in 1514, during the reign of Henry VIII. She was one of the first ships of war to carry gun ports. These allowed her to fire a broadside
The Sebaldus Church at NurembergIllustration of the Sebaldus Church at Nuremberg
Discus thrower, ancient sculpture, wood engraving, published in 1881Discus thrower. Woodcut engraving after an ancient sculpture, published in 1881
Pterodactylus crassirostris, fossil from Solnhofen, GermanyPterodactylus crassirostris. First fossil discovery of a pterosaur in Solnhofen (Bavaria, Germany) by Georg August Goldfusz in 1831. Today, the fossil is in the collection of the University of Bonn
Osiris, Egyptian god of the afterlife, wood engraving, published 1878Osiris - the Egyptian god of the afterlife, death, life, and resurrection. Woodcut engraving, published in 1878
Osiris, egyptian god of the afterlife, wood enfraving, published 1881Osiris, egyptian god of the afterlife. Woodcut enfraving, published in 1881
Isis, egyptian goddess, wood engraving, published in 1881Isis, egyptian goddess of motherhood, magic and fertility. Woodcut enfraving, published in 1881
Marc Antony & CleopatraIllustration of Marc Antony & Cleopatra
Chinese Dragon BoatsWonderful image of two competing Dragon boats in full speed. One character points the way ahead, while another covers his eyes to get a beter view ahead
Praxiteles (c. 390-320 BC), Greek sculptor, wood engraving, published in 1882" Praxiteles (ca. 390 - 320 BC) was one of the greatest sculptors of ancient Greece. Original woodcut from my archive, published in 1882.Please see similar images from my lightbox."
Traditional Japanese Woodblock of a coupleUtagawa Toyokuni, 1735-1814, was a pre-eminent designer of actor prints from the mid 1790s until his death. This charming print shows a male and female
Traditional Japanese Woodblock female with latternThis print by the master Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1797-1862 was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints he is associated with the Utagawa school
Japanese Triptych Woodblock Cherry Blossom entertainmentA wonderful Triptych Ukiyo-e print for the master Kunisada Utagawa (1786-1864) started his career as the chief pupil of the head of the Utagawa school
Principle of the camera obscura, wood engraving, published in 1877Principle of the camera obscura. Woodcut engraving, published in 1877
Viaduct of the Lima Oroya Railway (Peru), published in 1872Viaduct of the Lima Oroya Railway (Peru), built by the German architect Albert Fink (1827-1897). Woodcut engraving, published in 1872
Amor and Psyche, Roman Mythology, wood engraving, published in 1878Amor and Psyche, figures from the Greek Mythology. Woodcut engraving from the the book " Der Olymp oder die Mythologie der Griechen und Romer
Hans Lufft (1495-1584), Luthers Bible printer, wood engraving, published 1879Hans Lufft (1495 - 1584). Bible printer of Martin Luther. Woodcut engraving after an original (1584), published in1879
Mary Rose, warship of English King Henry VIII, woodcut, 1880Mary Rose, warship of the English King Henry VIII. Wood engraving, published in 1880
Siege of a city by Maximilian I, by Albrecht DAOErerSiege of a city under Maximilian I. Woodcut from the " Triumphal Arch" of Maximilian I by Albrecht Durer (German painter and engraver, 1471 - 1528) from my archive, published in 1881
Flag-waver from the lansquenets (c. 1500), by Albrecht DAOErer, published 1881A flag-waver from the lansquenets, the beginning of the 16th century. Woodcut after an engraving (c. 1500) by Albrecht Durer (German painter and engraver, 1471 - 1528) from my archive
Jesus and the sleeping disciples in Gethsemane, Albrecht DAOErerJesus and the sleeping disciples in Gethsemane. Woodcut after an engraving by Albrecht Durer (German painter, 1471 - 1528) from my archive, published ca. 1880
The Holy Family on the Flight into Egypt, by Albrecht DAOErerAfter they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, " Get up, take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you
Charles V (1500 - 1558, Holy Roman Emperor). Woodcut engraving (1521) after an original by Albrecht Durer (German painter and engraver)
Albrecht DAOErer (1471-1528), German painter, wood engraving, published in 1881Albrecht Durer (1471 - 1528), famous German painter, printmaker, mathematician, and art theorist. Woodcut engraving after a painting (1500) by himself in Alte Pinakothek, Munich, published in 1881
St Michael Fighting the Dragon, wood engraving, by Albrecht DurerThen war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. (Revelation, Chapter 12, 7)
William Hogarth (1697-1764), English painter, wood engraving, published in 1881William Hogarth (1697 - 1764), English painter and printmaker. Woodcut engraving after a painting (1745) by himself in the Tate Gallery, London, published in 1881
Spotted Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), wood engraving, published in 1884Spotted Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix). Woodcut engraving after a drawing by Robert Kretschmer (German painter, 1818 - 1872), published in 1884
MontgolfiAšre, wood engraving, published in 1877Montgolfiere. Woodcut engraving from the book " Das Buch der Erfindungen, Gewerbe und Industrien, 2 Band (The book of inventions, commerce and industries, 2 Volume)"
The Brothers Montgolfier, inventors of the hot air balloonThe brothers Joseph Michel Montgolfier (1740 - 1810) and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier (1745 - 1799) was the inventors of the hot air balloon, the Montgolfiere (1783)
First ballon flight, Jean-FranAzois PilAtre de Rozier (1783), published 1877Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier (French physician, 1754 - 1784) and Francois Laurent d Arlandes (1742 - 1809) during the first manned free balloon flight on 21 November 1783
Omaha (Nebraska), Union Pacific Railroad, wood engraving, published in 1865Omaha (Nebraska), Union Pacific Railroad. The first tracks were laid here in 1865. Woodcut engraving, published in 1880
Traditional Woodblock Print Woman Kneelingpale skin, beauties, Traditional Japanese Woodblocks, 118448651
Ancient egyptian apartment building, wood engraving, published in 1876Apartment building of the ancient Egyptians, precursors of the classical architecture. Woodcut engraving from my archive, published in 1876
Canadian goose or Cravat goose, 19 century science illustrationCanadian goose or Cravat goose. A digitally restored photographic image of the original antique litho from the Coloured Illustrations of British Birds
Japanese Art, Bird by ShunbokuVintage engraving of Japanese Art, Bird by Shunboku
Japanesse Art, Swarm of Rats or Mice, 19th CenturyVintage engraving of a Japanesse Art, Swarm of Rats or Mice, 19th Century
Japanese Woodblock Print by Hiroshige"Japanese scene from the master Utagawa Hiroshige 1797aa1858 forms part of my own private collection of original woodblock prints
Traditional Japanese Woodblock female in the snowJapanese snow scene from the master Kunisada and forms part of my own private collection of original woodblock prints. A woodblock print from the Edo period showing a figure standing in the snow in
Vintage Japanese Woodblock print of CalligraphyVery unusual woodblock print from Japan, circa 1850 and is made up from mainly calligraphy with the Sun behind, the image at the bottom shows a bonsai tree, Cherry blossom, a Crane (the light)
Japanese woodblock print of young woman 1790This print 1790 by the master by Kitagawa Utamaro aE1753 a 1806 highly regarded practitioners of the ukiyo-e genre of woodblock prints
Orchestrion (1862) by Michael Welte (VAohrenbach, Germany), published in 1877Orchestrion by Michael Welte (VAohrenbach, Germany) during the World Exhibition London in 1862. Woodcut engraving, published in 1877
Ancient Rome - School of MedicineIllustration of Ancient Rome - School Medicine
Meister or Master Gerhard was the first master mason of Cologne Cathedral
Aelius Galenus or Claudius Galenus often Anglicized as Galen and better known as Galen of Pergamon in medicine school
Demeter, Greek goddessDemeter, the goddess of cereal grains, daughter of Cronus and Rhea and mother of Persephone. She is associated with Cybele; her symbol is typically an ear of wheat
Japanesse Art, Landscape by Massayoshi, 19th CenturyVintage engraving of Japanesse Art, Landscape by Massayoshi, 19th Century
Japanesse Art, Man and wolf fighting over a fish, 19th CenturyVintage engraving of Japanesse Art, Man and wolf fighting over a fish, 19th Century
Japanese Art, Crane or Heron by ShunbokuVintage engraving of Japanese Art, Crane or Heron by Shunboku
Japanesse Art, Bat flying across face of the moonVintage engraving of a Japanesse Art, Bat flying across face of the moon
Japanesse Art, Hares by HokusaiVintage engraving of Japanesse Art, Hares by Hokusai. Katsushika Hokusai (1760 to 1849) was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period
Traditional Japanese Woodblock female by windowUtagawa Toyokuni, a pupil of Utagawa Toyoharu, was a pre-eminent designer of actor prints from the mid 1790s until his death
Chinese Mahjong playersMahjong, game of Chinese origin dating to over two thousand years ago. For centuries, Mahjong remained exclusive of the royal class. It was against the law for commoners to play
Traditional Japanese Woodblock of a women in roomA wonderful Ukiyo-e print by the master Kunisada (1786-1865), was in his own time was the most popular and successful print designer in Japan
Traditional Japanese Woodblock female musicianKunisada (1786-1865), was in his own time was the most popular and successful print designer in Japan. This print of 1862 shows an actor Nakamura Daikich with a Shamisen is a 3-stringed lute with a
Japanese Triptych Woodblock Print of the HuntA wonderful tryptic created by the master woodblock printer Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1797-1861 illustrating the monster hunt story, the hunt is called Nue Taiji, Yorimass retainer, Hayata Tadazumi
Traditional Japanese Woodblock print of ActorThis fine print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi 1797-1862 was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints he is associated with the Utagawa school
Traditional Japanese Woodblock print of a GhostUtagawa Kunisada (1786 a January 12, 1865) also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III
Vintage Japanese Woodblock print of ChildrenToyohara Chikanobu (1838aa1912), was a prolific woodblock artist of Japans Meiji period. His works capture the transition from the age of the Samurai to Meiji modernity
Vintage Japanese Woodblock print of House InteriorThis wonderful colourful Oban woodblock print is by Yamazaki Toshinobu, (1857-1885) Son of a barber; He created thirty woodblock prints of the 1877 Satsuma Rebellion
Vintage Japanese Woodblock print of Dancerthis print dated 9/1832 is by Shunbaisai Hokuei who was active from about 1824 to 1837 was a designer of ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock prints in Osaka
Japanese Woodblock Print Samauri Battle 1850This 1850 print is part of a tryptich battle scene by the great Utagawa Yoshitsuru, (worked 1847-1852) ašIt depicts the opening siege of Minamoto no Yoritomo; Hojo Tokimasa
King Porus (?-317 BC) mustering his elephants before the battleIllustration of a King Porus (?-317 BC) mustering his elephants before the battle
Marcus Aemilius Lepidus (triumvir, c. 89 / 88-12 BC), Roman patricianIllustration of a Marcus Aemilius Lepidus (triumvir, c.89/88-12 BC), Roman patrician
Mark Antony (c. 83-30 BC), Roman politician and commanderIllustration of a Mark Antony (c.83-30 BC), Roman politician and commander
Demosthenes (384 BC-322 BC)Illustration of a Demosthenes (384 BC-322 BC)
Arrival of stolen Greek art in ancient RomeIllustration of a Arrival of stolen Greek art in ancient Rome
Bark cloth tree, antiaris, false iroko, false mvule or upas tree (antiaris toxicaria)Illustration of a Bark cloth tree, antiaris, false iroko, false mvule or upas tree (antiaris toxicaria)
Aztec people, Mexican culture between the 14th-16th centuryIllustration of a Aztec people, Mexican culture between the 14th-16th century
Chicago before the Great City Fire in 1871, published 1872Birds eye view of Chicago before the Great City Fire in 1871. Legend: 1) West-side, 2) Union-park, 3) Gasworks, 4) Lincoln-park, 5) Washington-place, 6) Promenade, 7) North-side, 8) Waterworks
Horsetail plant (Equisetum Sylvaticum)Antique illustration of a Horsetail plant (Equisetum Sylvaticum)
Numa PompiliusAntique illustration of a Numa Pompilius (753a'673 BC; reigned 715a'673 BC) was the legendary second king of Rome, succeeding Romulus
Brent Goose (Branta bernicla)Illustration of a Brant Goose (Branta bernicla)
