Chromolithography Collection (#9)

Christ's Ascension, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413221 Christ's Ascension, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Joseph and his brothers, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413218 Joseph and his brothers, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

The woman at the tomb of Christ, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413215 The woman at the tomb of Christ, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

David and Nathan, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413214 David and Nathan, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

The abandonment of Moses, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413212 The abandonment of Moses, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Judgement of Solomon, 1st. Book of the Kings, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413211 Judgement of Solomon, 1st. Book of the Kings, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Rebecca at the Well, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413208 Rebecca at the Well, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Christ's birth, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413205 Christ's birth, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Adam and Eve in Paradise, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413203 Adam and Eve in Paradise, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834), 19th century (chromo)
JAB5037197 Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834), 19th century (chromo); (add.info.: Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834), French mechanic inventor of weaving.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

The Austrians march in front of Napoleon after the surrender of Ulm on 20/10/1805 - chromo. deb. 20th century
LSE4106940 The Austrians march in front of Napoleon after the surrender of Ulm on 20/10/1805 - chromo. deb. 20th century; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Franz-Joseph Gall (Franz Joseph) (1758 - 1828), German doctor
LSE4106837 Portrait of Franz-Joseph Gall (Franz Joseph) (1758 - 1828), German doctor, exposing his discovery of cranioscopy - chromo. Liebig, deb

Announcement announcing the arrival of a baby
LSE4095022 Announcement announcing the arrival of a baby.; Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

Advertising of Italian railways to spend a holiday in the Aosta Valley and Gran San Bernardo. Private collection
LSE4112631 Advertising of Italian railways to spend a holiday in the Aosta Valley and Gran San Bernardo. Private collection.; Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Nicham (Nichan Iftikhar, Tunisian Medal). Advertising for chocolate colt, 1910 (chromo)
JAB4121791 Le Nicham (Nichan Iftikhar, Tunisian Medal). Advertising for chocolate colt, 1910 (chromo); (add.info.: Le Nicham (Nichan Iftikhar, Tunisian Medal)

Mammals: the lion - chromolithography reclaims chocolate Guerin Boutron
JAB4120412 Mammals: the lion - chromolithography reclaims chocolate Guerin Boutron; (add.info.: Mammals: the lion - chromolithography reclaims chocolate Guerin Boutron); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

M: Max Linder - who does he offer his bouquet? (Gabriel Leuvielle called Max Linder (1883-1925)
DUV4711166 M: Max Linder - who does he offer his bouquet? (Gabriel Leuvielle called Max Linder (1883-1925) French actor and producer of silent cinema) c.1920 (chromolithograph)

The young page presents a package of Blecao, cocoa drink
JAB5037032 The young page presents a package of Blecao, cocoa drink.; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

A: Harlequin - look for Pierrot (Arlecchino, character of the commedia dell'arte), c.1920 (chromolithograph)
DUV4711275 A: Harlequin - look for Pierrot (Arlecchino, character of the commedia dell'arte), c.1920 (chromolithograph); 9.5x6.5 cm; (add.info.: Alphabet alphabetical riddles)

Ecce agnus dei: here is the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, 19th century (chromo)
PCT4285171 Ecce agnus dei: here is the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, 19th century (chromo); (add.info)

Advertising card celebrating the relationship between the French Republic and Russia, 1893 (chromolitho)
JLJ4683680 Advertising card celebrating the relationship between the French Republic and Russia, 1893 (chromolitho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Child returning home with a donkey cap and a "lazy" sign, late 19th century (chromo)
PCT4263117 Child returning home with a donkey cap and a "lazy" sign, late 19th century (chromo); (add.info.: Child returning home with a donkey cap and a "lazy" sign)

Child returning home with a donkey cap and a "lazy" sign, 19th century (chromo)
PCT4262891 Child returning home with a donkey cap and a "lazy" sign, 19th century (chromo); (add.info.: Child returning home with a donkey cap and a "lazy" sign)

A : fleurs de cyclamens - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4224757 A : fleurs de cyclamens - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: Chromolithographs from original watercolours)

C : fleurs de chrysanthemes - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4224750 C : fleurs de chrysanthemes - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: Chromolithographs from original watercolours)

M : fleurs de coquelicots - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4224717 M : fleurs de coquelicots - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: Chromolithographs from original watercolours)

N : fleurs d'oeillets - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4224709 N : fleurs d'oeillets - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: Chromolithographs from original watercolours)

O : fleurs d'orchidee cattleya - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4224706 O : fleurs d'orchidee cattleya - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: Chromolithographs from original watercolours)

P : fleurs de pensees - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4224701 P : fleurs de pensees - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: Chromolithographs from original watercolours)

T : fleurs d'eglantines - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4224690 T : fleurs d'eglantines - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: Chromolithographs from original watercolours)

X : fleurs de marguerites jaunes et blanches - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4224680 X : fleurs de marguerites jaunes et blanches - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: Chromolithographs from original watercolours)

B : fleurs de myosotis - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4224758 B : fleurs de myosotis - Flowers alphabet G. B. editeur, Paris, 1904 (postcard); 14x9 cm; (add.info.: Chromolithographs from original watercolours)

Portrait of Pasquale or Pascal Paoli (1725-1807), Corsican patriot, end of 19th century (chromo)
PCT4274124 Portrait of Pasquale or Pascal Paoli (1725-1807), Corsican patriot, end of 19th century (chromo); (add.info.: Portrait of Pasquale or Pascal Paoli (1725-1807), Corsican patriot

Entertainment and festivities in the Middle Ages (Middle Ages): reenjoyment at a princely court in Germany
PCT4273405 Entertainment and festivities in the Middle Ages (Middle Ages): reenjoyment at a princely court in Germany. Ball - dance

Entertainment and festivities in the Middle Ages (Middle Ages): great knighthood tournament in Rome (Italy)
PCT4273394 Entertainment and festivities in the Middle Ages (Middle Ages): great knighthood tournament in Rome (Italy) for the coronation of an emperor

Walk by the lake. Personages in silhouette: man in redingote and top hat, woman in ruffled dress with umbrella
PCT4272020 Walk by the lake. Personages in silhouette: man in redingote and top hat, woman in ruffled dress with umbrella. Chromolithography 19th century (detail).; (add.info.: Walk by the lake)

Minister of the Interior: child peeling carrots. Series of 11 chromolithographs on a dore background: The Ministers
DUV4218281 Minister of the Interior: child peeling carrots. Series of 11 chromolithographs on a dore background: The Ministers. Unknown printer and publisher. Around 1880

Minister of Justice: child dresses as judge. Series of 11 chromolithographs on a dore background: The Ministers
DUV4218272 Minister of Justice: child dresses as judge. Series of 11 chromolithographs on a dore background: The Ministers. Unknown printer and publisher. Around 1880

Letter D: Daland, in "The Ghost Ship" (created in 1843), opera by Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
DUV4208515 Letter D: Daland, in "The Ghost Ship" (created in 1843), opera by Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Men's Alphabet (Liebig) Serie S0369

Coverage of the alphabet of small geographers. Children look at a globe in an office
DUV4202036 Coverage of the alphabet of small geographers. Children look at a globe in an office. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881

Letter J (Japanese). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated
DUV4201943 Letter J (Japanese). Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881. L.V. Leer and Cie Haarlem

Letter G (Cave). Speleology, speleologist: Visitor in a cave with torches to enlighten himself
DUV4201918 Letter G (Cave). Speleology, speleologist: Visitor in a cave with torches to enlighten himself. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated

Letter A (Anse). Boat on the sand a low maree. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated
DUV4201893 Letter A (Anse). Boat on the sand a low maree. Alphabet of small geographers. Children's bookshop illustrated. Guerin-Muller et Cie Editeurs, A. Capendu Successor, Paris, 1881. L.V

Letter E: Italian Renaissance, Scottish, Hermitage, Eglantines, Equerre. Alphabet illustrates a character in
DUV4198377 Letter E: Italian Renaissance, Scottish, Hermitage, Eglantines, Equerre. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Letter G: Romanesque style, Georgian, Galerie, Geranium, Gourde. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional
DUV4198374 Letter G: Romanesque style, Georgian, Galerie, Geranium, Gourde. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

E as Balancing. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H
DUV4198259 E as Balancing. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H. Battle, late 19th century. Abeedaire consists of 25 advertising images

D as dragon. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H
DUV4198182 D as dragon. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H. Battle, late 19th century. Abeedaire consists of 25 advertising images

C as a canoer. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H
DUV4198173 C as a canoer. Alphabet illustrates each letter representing a child in a suit. Chromolithography of H. Battle, late 19th century. Abeedaire consists of 25 advertising images

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Chromolithography, a vibrant art form that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, captured the essence of various historical moments and cultural phenomena. From Emperor Charles I of Austria proudly posing with his wife Zita and their children to Lokis brood depicted in Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, these chromolithographs brought stories to life through vivid colors and intricate details. Intriguingly, a humorous Europe map from 1914 showcased the geopolitical landscape with a touch of satire. The Concord illustration portrayed the Triple Entente alliance in 1914, highlighting the delicate balance between nations on the brink of war. Meanwhile, Odin and Fenrir alongside Freyr and Surt emerged from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons as powerful symbols representing ancient mythology. The Binding of Fenris was another captivating scene from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons that captivated viewers with its dramatic portrayal. Shifting gears to opera, Giuseppe Verdi's renowned Il trovatore took center stage in a chromolithograph from 1902 while an illustration from Puck magazine humorously depicted an operatic war unfolding in New York. ISABEAU of Bavaria, Queen consort of France during medieval times, graced another chromolithograph capturing her regal presence. Notably, Harry Houdini mesmerized audiences with his daring escapades as shown in an anonymous portrait dating back to 1906. Frederick Weatherly's A Happy Pair found visual representation through Helen Beatrix Potter's charming illustrations dating back to 1890. These delightful images added depth to Weatherly's heartwarming tale. Lastly, Vladivostok came alive on a detailed map created by an anonymous artist in 1902. This port city situated on Russia's eastern coast became a focal point for trade and exploration during this era. Through chromolithography, these diverse subjects were immortalized in vibrant hues and intricate designs.