Colonial America Collection

The lost colony of Roanoke (colour litho)
PNP377476 The lost colony of Roanoke (colour litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: when new settlers came in 1591)

A Home by the Seaside, c. 1872 (oil on canvas)
3432776 A Home by the Seaside, c.1872 (oil on canvas) by Whittredge, Thomas Worthington (1820-1910); 50.8x79 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: Newport)

PENN, William (1644-1718) (engraving)
CUL4935621 PENN, William (1644-1718) (engraving); (add.info.: English Quaker colonizer, founder of Philadelphia (1683).); AIC

MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; POZO, Jose del (18th century). Detail
CUL4862828 MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; POZO, Jose del (18th century). Detail. Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

PONCE DE LEON, Juan (1460-1521). Spanish conqueror of Puerto Rico (1508) and discoverer of Florida (1502) (engraving)
CUL4932686 PONCE DE LEON, Juan (1460-1521). Spanish conqueror of Puerto Rico (1508) and discoverer of Florida (1502) (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Frontispice de Parayso Occidental, plantado y cultivado en su magnifico Real Convento de Jesus Maria de Mexico
CUL4869112 Frontispice de Parayso Occidental, plantado y cultivado en su magnifico Real Convento de Jesus Maria de Mexico, 1684 - SIGUENZA Y GOGOGOORA, Carlos de (1645-1700)

Engraving of 17th Century Pikeman
3056352 Engraving of 17th Century Pikeman; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Early 17th Century engraving of a Pikeman wearing armor); © Don Troiani

Juan PONCE DE LEON (engraving)
CUL4858314 Juan PONCE DE LEON (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: PONCE DE LEON, Juan (1460-1521). Spanish conqueror of Puerto Rico (1508) and discoverer of Florida (1502)

Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer (engraving)
CUL4862831 Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer (engraving) by Brambila, Fernando (1763-1834); (add.info.: MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809)

Alejandro MALASPINA
CUL4862791 Alejandro MALASPINA by Ravenet, Juan (Giovanni) (1766-1821); (add.info.: MALASPINA, Alejandro (1754-1809). Italian-Spanish navigator and explorer.; RAVENET, Juan (1766). America

ALVARADO, Pedro de (1485-1541). Spanish conquistador and governor of Guatemala. Engraving
CUL4861419 ALVARADO, Pedro de (1485-1541). Spanish conquistador and governor of Guatemala. Engraving. by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: ALVARADO, Pedro de (1485-1541)

QUIROGA, Vasco de (1470-1565). First bishop of Michoacan, Mexico and one of the judges (oidores)
CUL4860144 QUIROGA, Vasco de (1470-1565). First bishop of Michoacan, Mexico and one of the judges (oidores) in the second Audiencia that governed New Spain. Litography

MARTINEZ COMPANON Y BUJANDA, Baltasar Jaime (1735-1797). Trujillo del Peru en el siglo XVIII. 1782 - 1785. Vol 2
CUL4940163 MARTINEZ COMPANON Y BUJANDA, Baltasar Jaime (1735-1797). Trujillo del Peru en el siglo XVIII. 1782 - 1785. Vol 2. Plate 152. Series depicting different dances

American Revolution, New York Pocket Almanac For 1769
3073348 American Revolution, New York Pocket Almanac For 1769; Private Collection; (add.info.: New York Pocket Almanac For the year 1769); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Jose Silverio OLAYA BALANDRA (oil on canvas)
CUL4864016 Jose Silverio OLAYA BALANDRA (oil on canvas) by Castro, Gil de (1785-1837); (add.info.: OLAYA BALANDRA, Jose Silverio (1782 - 1823). Pioneer and hero of the Peruvian War of Independence

Portrait of Catiguala, leader of Huilliches (or Huillices) - Portrait of Catiguala, leader of Huilliche people
CUL4873802 Portrait of Catiguala, leader of Huilliches (or Huillices) - Portrait of Catiguala, leader of Huilliche people, that lived in the south of Patagonia (nowadays Chile and Argentina)

Engraving of 17th Century Musketeer
3056353 Engraving of 17th Century Musketeer; Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Early 17th Century engraving of a musketeer with a matchlock musket wearing armor)

PONCE DE LEON, Juan (1460-1521). Spanish conqueror of Puerto Rico (1508) and discoverer of Florida (1502)
CUL4870005 PONCE DE LEON, Juan (1460-1521). Spanish conqueror of Puerto Rico (1508) and discoverer of Florida (1502). Juan Ponce battles the natives of Florida

Compulsory conversion of Native Americans to christianity by Spanish Jesuit missionaries
PNP268194 Compulsory conversion of Native Americans to christianity by Spanish Jesuit missionaries in the 16th century (colour litho) by American School

Title page of the Navigation Act of 1651 (print)
PNP377470 Title page of the Navigation Act of 1651 (print) by American School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of George Eliot and Family, c. 1798 (oil on canvas)
3330017 Portrait of George Eliot and Family, c.1798 (oil on canvas) by Jonathan Budington (1779-1823); 113.3x141.9 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; American, out of copyright

William Buckland, 1789 (oil on canvas)
3329990 William Buckland, 1789 (oil on canvas) by Peale, Charles Willson (1741-1827); 69.9x93 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Charleston, South Carolina, Broad Street, Saint Michaels Episcopal Church, Oldest In Charleston, National Historic Landmark, Colonial America

Charleston, South Carolina, Market Hall, Greek Revival Style, National Historical Landmark, National Register Of Historic Places, City Market, Meeting Street, Colonial America

Charleston, South Carolina, Saint Philips Episcopal Church, National Historic Landmark, Church Street, Horse Carriage Tour, Colonial America

Charleston, South Carolina, Circular Congregational Church Graveyard, Oldest English Burial Ground In Charleston, Spire Of Saint Philips Church, Colonial America, Model Released

Sugar Mill, 17th century (painting)
CUL4909523 Sugar Mill, 17th century (painting) by Post, Frans Jansz (1612-80); 40x52 cm; Maria Luisa and Oscar Americano Foundation, Sao Paulo, Brazil; (add.info.: by POST)

ELIO, Francisco Javier de (1767-1822). Spanish absolutist military, governor of Montevideo (painting)
CUL4935538 ELIO, Francisco Javier de (1767-1822). Spanish absolutist military, governor of Montevideo (painting) by Unknown artist

View of Broad Street, New York City c. 1740 (litho)
PNP377489 View of Broad Street, New York City c.1740 (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures

View of the East River, New York c. 1750 with a ship-building centre (litho)
PNP377486 View of the East River, New York c.1750 with a ship-building centre (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures

Map to Illustrate the Route of Prince Maximilian of Wied in the Interior of North America from Boston to the Upper
5054760 Map to Illustrate the Route of Prince Maximilian of Wied in the Interior of North America from Boston to the Upper Missouri, 1839 (engraving) by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93); Joslyn Museum, Omaha

Young woman with a butterfly, c. 1710 (oil on canvas)
1765344 Young woman with a butterfly, c.1710 (oil on canvas) by American School, (18th century); 137.3x104.6 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; American, out of copyright

View of Charleston from the Harbor, 1831 (oil on canvas)
3956027 View of Charleston from the Harbor, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Barnard, Samuel (1776-1858); 60 x 88.6 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; (add.info.: ); American

Flowers and fruit, c. 1870 (oil on canvas)
4073398 Flowers and fruit, c.1870 (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); 75.5x56 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; American, out of copyright

Watson and the Shark, 1778 (oil on canvas)
3700784 Watson and the Shark, 1778 (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 182.1x229.7 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: In 1749)

The Plantation, c. 1825 (oil on wood)
3614002 The Plantation, c.1825 (oil on wood) by American School, (19th century); 48.6x74.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

The Puritan, 1883-86 (bronze)
3614055 The Puritan, 1883-86 (bronze) by Saint-Gaudens, Augustus (1848-1907); 77.5 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Chester W)

Embroidered Picture, c. 1740 (linen, wool and silk)
3614015 Embroidered Picture, c.1740 (linen, wool and silk) by American School, (18th century); 42.5x44.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Peaceable Kingdom, c. 1830-32 (oil on canvas)
5667150 Peaceable Kingdom, c.1830-32 (oil on canvas) by Hicks, Edward (1780-1849); 45.4 x 60.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Coastwise trade and commerce between the colonies - two sailing notices published in The
PNP367799 Coastwise trade and commerce between the colonies - two sailing notices published in The Pennsylvania Gazette, 20th March, 1750 (newspaper print) by American School

Fishermen drying cod in New England, from a 17th century woodcut (colour litho)
PNP367797 Fishermen drying cod in New England, from a 17th century woodcut (colour litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Signatures of the Pilgrim Fathers on the Mayflower Compact of 1620 (litho)
PNP367794 Signatures of the Pilgrim Fathers on the Mayflower Compact of 1620 (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Green Dragon Tavern, Union Street, Boston, Massachusetts c. 1750 (litho)
PNP367771 Green Dragon Tavern, Union Street, Boston, Massachusetts c.1750 (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Map including Massachusetts Bay (litho)
PNP367770 Map including Massachusetts Bay (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: the south part of New-England as it is planted this yeare)

Seal of the Massachusetts Bay Company, the first settlement, founded in 1630 (litho)
PNP367769 Seal of the Massachusetts Bay Company, the first settlement, founded in 1630 (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Interior of a New England settlers home in the 17th century
PNP367764 Interior of a New England settlers home in the 17th century, after an illustration by George H. Boughton (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American

Guarding a farm against an Indian attack, after an illustration by Howard Pyle (litho)
PNP367763 Guarding a farm against an Indian attack, after an illustration by Howard Pyle (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Cultivated farmland of Pennsylvania in 1750 (colour litho)
PNP367761 Cultivated farmland of Pennsylvania in 1750 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

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"Exploring the Enigma: Colonial America Unveiled" Step back in time and unravel the mysteries through a captivating journey. Delve into the intriguing tale of The Lost Colony of Roanoke, depicted vividly in a mesmerizing color lithograph. Let your imagination wander as you ponder the fate of those who vanished without a trace. Experience life by the seaside with "A Home by the Seaside, " an oil painting from 1872 that transports you to idyllic coastal landscapes where early settlers sought solace and sustenance. Witness the clash of cultures as Spanish Jesuit missionaries embark on their mission to convert Native Americans to Christianity. Explore this complex chapter in history, contemplating both its impact and implications for indigenous communities. Immerse yourself in family life during colonial times with "Portrait of George Eliot and Family. " This oil painting from 1798 offers a glimpse into domesticity, showcasing familial bonds amidst an evolving society. Meet William Buckland, immortalized in an exquisite oil portrait from 1789. Discover his contributions to science and geology, shedding light on our understanding of Earth's ancient past. Journey southward to Charleston, South Carolina – a city steeped in history. Marvel at Saint Michael's Episcopal Church on Broad Street, standing proudly as one of the oldest places of worship still gracing this charming cityscape. Visit Boone Hall Plantation And Gardens, harkening back to antebellum times when slavery cast its dark shadow over Southern plantations. Reflect upon this painful legacy while appreciating the beauty that now blooms within these historic grounds. Marvel at Market Hall's Greek Revival Style architecture – a testament to Charleston's rich heritage preserved within National Historical landmarks like no other city can boast. Discover Saint Philip's Episcopal Church – another jewel among Charleston's National Historic treasures – offering sanctuary for generations seeking solace or spiritual guidance within its sacred walls.