Chromolithograph Collection (page 4)

Beefsteak fungus, Fistulina hepatica. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper, New York, 1895

Wattle, Acacia urophylla. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe, Ghent

Paphiopedilum philippinense orchid (Cypripedium laevigatum). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Paphiopedilum stonei orchid (Cypripedium stonei). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Lady s-slipper orchid, Cypripedium calceolus. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Steamship La Champagne, French Line, from the Ocean and River Steamers series (N83) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1887

The Look Out, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Christian Symons
The Look Out, c1890-c1893. A print from Her Majestys Navy Including its Deeds and Battles, by Lieut Chas Rathbone Low, Volume I, JS Virtue & Co, London, 1890-1893

City Justice, 1880. Artist: Spy
City Justice, 1880. Alderman Sir Robert Walter Carden, British banker, politician and magistrate. Carden (1801-1888) served as Lord Mayor of London from 1857-1858

Cattistock, 1899. Artist: CG
Cattistock, 1899. John Hargreaves on horseback in hunting clothes. Cartoon from Vanity Fair, 30th March 1899

The General, 1881. Artist: Spy
The General, 1881. Mourdaunt Fenwick Bisset MP. Bisset served as Conservative MP for West Somerset from 1880-1884. He was Master of the Devon and Somerset Staghounds from 1855 until 1881

Bobby, 1902. Artist: Spy
Bobby, 1902. Robert Abel, English cricketer. Bobby Abel (1857-1936) was an opening batsman for Surrey and England. In a career lasting from 1881 until 1904 he scored 33

Great Eastern on the stocks at Millwall on the Thames, 1857. View from the stern, showing the vessel in John Scott Russells (1808-1882) yard

Fern fossils from the Permian.. Chromolithograph from Dr. Fr. Rolles Geology and Paleontology section in Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History, Schreiber, Munich, 1886

False chanterelle, Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca, dubious.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1890

Archegosaurus, extinct genus of temnospondyl amphibian which lived during the Permian.. Colour printed (chromolithograph) illustration by F

The woolly rhinoceros, Coelodonta antiquitatis, extinct species of rhinoceros.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916, Hamburg

Ichthyosaurus, extinct genus of ichthyosaur from the Early Jurassic period.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World, 1916, Hamburg

Warners King apple variety, Malus domestica.. Drawn by J.L. Macfarlane, Chromolithograph from The Florist and Pomologist Robert Hogg, London, published from 1878 to 1884

Apple variety, Lanes Prince Albert, Malus domestica.. Drawn by Walter Hood Fitch, chromolithographed by Stroobant, Ghent, from The Florist and Pomologist Robert Hogg, London

Forest mushroom and horse mushroom.. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from his own British Edible Fungi, London, Kegan Paul, 1891

Emetic mushroom, Russula emetica 1, and orange cups, Peziza aurantia 2.. Emetic mushroom, Russula emetica 1, and orange cups, Peziza aurantia 2

Insects at night Chromolithograph 1884 eating a mole Chromolithograph 1884
Brehms Thierleben (Tierleben). Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs. Vierte Abtheilung - Wirbellofe Thiere. Leipzig Verlag, 1884

Opossum lithograph 1897
Diseases of Poultry by Leonard Pearson - Clarence M. Busch, State Printer of Pennsylvania 1897

Barred owl lithograph 1897
Diseases of Poultry by Leonard Pearson - Clarence M. Busch, State Printer of Pennsylvania 1897

GRACE INGERSOLL (1787-1816). American socialite. Chromolithograph from a drawing by Jules Champagne, 1857

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-88) French naturalist, being waited on by his trained chimpanzee. French trade card issued c1890. Chromolithograph

Lowering the Ensign at Sunset, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Christian Symons
Lowering the Ensign at Sunset, c1890-c1893. A print from Her Majestys Navy Including its Deeds and Battles, by Lieut Chas Rathbone Low, Volume III, JS Virtue & Co, London, 1890-1893

Two double flageolets, a German flute, and two flutes douces.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J

Jewish religious procession from the 15th century.. From a coloured pen and ink drawing in the handwritten chronicles of the Council of Constance by Ulrich von Richental

Porcino mushroom, birch bolete, and summer truffle.. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from his own British Edible Fungi, London, Kegan Paul, 1891

Christmas Pudding being pulled along atop a wooden sled
Delightful Chromolithograph Christmas greetings postcard by Ellen H. Clapsaddle depicting a sizeable Christmas Pudding being pulled along atop a wooden frame sled. Date: circa 1907

Ancient Greek pottery, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Ancient Greek pottery, (1898). Figs 1-9: Forms of Greek vases. Fig 1: Amphora, vessel for oil, wine etc. Fig 2: Hydria, vessel for carrying water. Fig 3: Urn, a cinerary vessel

Watt Radio, 1931. Creator: Unknown artist
Watt Radio, 1931. Found in the Collection of the Museo Nazionale Collezione Salce, Treviso

Lampo, c.1925. Creator: Bazzi, Mario (1891-1954)
Lampo, c.1925. Found in the Collection of the Museo Nazionale Collezione Salce, Treviso

Mam'selle Coco, j'voudrais un beau chapeau pour le Dimanche (Mam'selle Coco, I would like... 1919)
Mam'selle Coco, j'voudrais un beau chapeau pour le Dimanche (Mam'selle Coco, I would like a nice hat for Sunday), 1919. Private Collection

Coco and Boy Capel. From the album Tangoville-sur-mer, 1913. Creator: Sem, (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934)
Coco and Boy Capel. From the album Tangoville-sur-mer, 1913. Private Collection

Chanel N°5 Paris, from album White Bottoms, 1927. Creator: Sem, (Georges Goursat) (1863-1934)
Chanel N°5 Paris, from album White Bottoms, 1927. Private Collection

Double page "La Mode du Petit Journal" (France), November 10, 1902, 1902. Creator: Unknown artist
Double page "La Mode du Petit Journal" (France), November 10, 1902, 1902. Private Collection

Stag beetles and mushrooms, sorrel and butterflies. Swans, irises and water lilies, 1897. Private Collection

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, 1801. Creator: Fischer von Erlach, Joseph Emanuel (1693-1742)
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, 1801. Private Collection

Fish and algae. Faucet. Peacocks and wine. Rabbits, dogs and blackberry bushes, 1897. Private Collection

Doves and lilies, 1897. Creator: Verneuil, Maurice Pillard (1869-1942)
Doves and lilies, 1897. Private Collection

The Colossus of Rhodes. The Olympian Jupiter. The Dianen Temple at Ephes, 1801. Private Collection

Pharos of Alexandria, 1801. Creator: Fischer von Erlach, Joseph Emanuel (1693-1742)
Pharos of Alexandria, 1801. Private Collection

Section and interior of the Great Pyramid. The floating gardens, 1801. Creator: Fischer von Erlach
Section and interior of the Great Pyramid. The floating gardens, 1801. Private Collection

Le bal Mabile, 1858. Creator: Provost, A. (active 1834-1855)
Le bal Mabile, 1858. Private Collection

Closerie of purple, c.1860-1865. Creator: Vernier, Charles (1813-1892)
Closerie of purple, c.1860-1865. Private Collection

Lawn Tennis (Rasentennis), c.1880. Creator: Sandham, Henry (1842-1910)
Lawn Tennis (Rasentennis), c.1880. Private Collection

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"Captivating Chromolithographs: A Glimpse into the Inter-war Period and Beyond" Step back in time with these mesmerizing chromolithographs, offering a vivid window into various aspects of history and nature. During the inter-war period, British military posters showcased their might, depicting brave soldiers from the 17th Lancers near Modderfontein - all that remained after a fierce battle. Nature's beauty is also captured within these prints, featuring delicate grasses swaying gracefully alongside vibrant Iris xiphioides and Anglica blooms. Devotional cards adorned with chromolithographed images of The Virgin Mary evoke spiritual reverence. Explore botanical wonders through depictions of Lady Fern, True Maidenhair, and Holly Fern – each leaf intricately detailed to perfection. Delight in the array of edible-podded pea varieties or sugar peas depicted in stunning color combinations. For those intrigued by geology, a cross-section through Earth's crust reveals its hidden layers and mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Marvel at the majestic English oak or pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), symbolizing strength and endurance throughout centuries. Transport yourself to another realm as you gaze upon "The New Jerusalem, " an enchanting chromolithograph from c1900 that ignites imagination about utopian visions for humanity's future. Dive into fashion trends from the roaring 1920s with men's stylish attire showcased in intricate detail - a testament to evolving tastes during this era. Lastly, immerse yourself in ancient knowledge preserved within pages from the Dresden Codex; a Maya manuscript revealing their rich cultural heritage. These captivating chromolithographs offer glimpses into diverse realms - historical events, natural wonders, religious devotionals, scientific discoveries, artistic expressions – all encapsulated within exquisite colors and meticulous details. Embark on a visual journey through time as you explore these fascinating prints.