Gravure Collection (#2)

LUDWIG ANDREAS FEUERBACH (1804-1872). German philosopher. Gravure reproduction

PATRICK HENRY (1736-1799). American Revolutionary leader. Gravure after a painting by Thomas Sully, after a miniature

CAMILLE DESMOULINS (1760-94). French revolutionary and journalist. Engraving after Leopold Flameng, 1892

WILLIAM WILSON CORCORAN (1798-1888). American financier and philanthropist. American gravure, 19th century after the painting by Charles Loring Elliot

ALEXANDER THE GREAT. Wedding of Alexander the Great and Statira, daughter of Darius, at Susa: gravure reproduction of a painting by Andreas Muller, Munich, 19th century

WILLIAM CLAIBORNE (1775-1817). William Charles Coles Claiborne. American lawyer and first governor of Louisiana. Gravure after a miniature by Ambrose Duval

CLAIRE CLAIRMONT (1798-1879). (Clara Mary Jane). English mistress of Lord Byron. Gravure after a painting by Emory W. Price after Amelia Curran

CONSTANTINE I (d. 337). Constantine the Great. Roman emperor, 306-337. The Conversion of Constantine at the Milvian Bridge in 312: gravure after a painting, 1895, by Stephen James Ferris

CHIMNEY-SWEEPS, 1896. Gravure reproduction of a painting by Chocarne-Moreau, 1896

ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE. Interior of a 19th century American one-room schoolhouse. Photogravure fter a painting by W.L. Taylor, 1900

JOHN POUNDS (1766-1839). English teacher and altruist. Pounds and his Ragged School. Gravure reproduction of the painting by Edward Henry Wehnert (1813-1868)

CATHERINE HOWARD (1520-1542). Fifth wife of King Henry VIII of England. Gravure after a miniature by Hans Holbein the Younger

VICTORIA OF ENGLAND. Queen of Great Britain, 1837-1901. Gravure reproduction of a painting by Sir Edwin Landseer, R.A

YORKTOWN: SURRENDER, 1781. The British General Charles Cornwallis surrenders to American General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, ending fighting during the American Revolution

Gare Saint-Lazare, Paris, France, French Railway of the West and of Brighton, destination of the London-Paris boa train. Postcard c1900. Transport Rail Marine International England France

Desiderius Erasmus
Germany: 1523 An intaglio-gravure by Hans Holbein of Desiderius Erasmus, the Dutch Renaissamce humanist, also known as Erasmus of Rotterdam

Shepherd of the Hills, Navajo
American Southwest: c. 1900 A photogravure of the Shepherd of the Hills, Navajo

English physician. Jenner experimenting with smallpox vaccination on his son
EDWARD JENNER (1749-1823). English physician. Jenner experimenting with smallpox vaccination on his son. French photogravure reproduction of a sculpture by Giulio Monteverde (1837-1917)

The First Vaccination by Doctor Jenner, 14 May 1796. Photogravure, late 19th century
EDWARD JENNER (1749-1823). The First Vaccination by Doctor Jenner, 14 May 1796. Photogravure, late 19th century, after a painting by Georges Gaston Melingue (1840-1914)

Marquis de Lafayette, George Washington, and Baron von Steuben at the Continental Armys winter encamptment at Valley
VALLEY FORGE, 1778. Marquis de Lafayette, George Washington, and Baron von Steuben at the Continental Armys winter encamptment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, winter 1778

19th Century Japanese engraving. Historical gravure print of mythical Japanese sea and land creatures. Printed around 1830 to 1850

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"Gravure: A Captivating Art Form in the Empyrean" In Paradiso, Canto 31, Dante describes a celestial rose formed by a saintly throng in the empyrean. Just like this magnificent creation, gravure art captures our imagination and transports us to ethereal realms. The enchantment can be seen through various illustrations that have stood the test of time. Take for instance the exquisite artwork from ABC OF BABAR O and ABC OF BABAR S (1939). These illustrations bring Babar's adventures to life with their intricate details and vibrant colors. But gravure is not limited to children's stories; it also finds its place among historical depictions. The Badminton Players from 1800 showcases the elegance and grace of this sport through delicate engravings. Similarly, Major General James Wolfe and Marquis de Montcalm at the Battle of Quebec immortalize an important moment in history with their photogravure rendition. Nature lovers are captivated by hand-colored copperplate engravings such as Red Knot by Edward Donovan (1794-1819). This meticulous portrayal allows us to appreciate the beauty of British birds in all their glory. Gravure even takes us back to ancient Rome, where we witness scenes both captivating and awe-inspiring. From captured enemies being harnessed to triumphal processions in Roman Forum, these colored engravings from 1866 transport us directly into the heart of ancient civilization. Through its intricate technique and attention to detail, it has become an art form that transcends time. It allows us to experience worlds both real and imagined with unparalleled depth and richness. So let yourself be enchanted by this captivating medium - explore gravure today.