Hand Coloured Collection (#3)

Coronation of Napoleon I, 2 December 1804, Hand-coloured engraving
543736 Coronation of Napoleon I, 2 December 1804, Hand-coloured engraving.; (add.info.: Napoleon placing the crown on Empress Josephine.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Schematic view of Newcomen steam engine, invented by Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729), English inventor and engineer
538533 Schematic view of Newcomen steam engine, invented by Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729), English inventor and engineer. Early 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

High Level Bridge over the Tyne at Newcastle, built by Robert Stephenson between 1846 and 1849
538629 High Level Bridge over the Tyne at Newcastle, built by Robert Stephenson between 1846 and 1849; (add.info.: High Level Bridge over the Tyne at Newcastle)

Das ist mein lieber Sohn
2911231 Das ist mein lieber Sohn; (add.info.: 1814 Hand-coloured etching titled Das ist mein lieber Sohn by Anonymous. Dated 1814.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The return of the hunters 1904, 1904
1575411 The return of the hunters 1904, 1904; (add.info.: The return of the hunters 1904. American Indians in a canoe return to a family encampment.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Allegory of Vanity with five demons, 1590 (engraving)
1574261 Allegory of Vanity with five demons, 1590 (engraving); (add.info.: Hierbey sollman spurn, by Hieronymus Nutzel, approximately 1590)

General View of the City of Madrid, Spain, 1762
5323137 General View of the City of Madrid, Spain, 1762; (add.info.: A General View of the City of Madrid, the Capital of the Kingdom of Spain. After an engraving published in 1762. Hand-coloured.)

Cauchoise
5855659 Cauchoise; (add.info.: Woman of Caux in white dress, tall bonnet with lace tails. All the elegant women of St. Clair are assembled for a harvest festival in an apple orchard)

Servant in Caen
5855701 Servant in Caen; (add.info.: Servant girl in Caen. She wears a tall bavolet bonnet, and carries a basket. In the background can be seen the fish market and part of the church of Saint Pierre)

Costume of Bois d'Embourg
5855690 Costume of Bois d'Embourg; (add.info.: Costume of Bois d'Embourg. Rear view of the tall bavolet bonnet with lace tails. The model is the mother of the girl in plate 32)

Costume of Bois d'Embourg
5855688 Costume of Bois d'Embourg; (add.info.: Costume of Bois d'Embourg, three leagues from Rouen. Tall bonnet with lace tails hanging forward over the face)

Costume of Coutances
5855684 Costume of Coutances; (add.info.: Woman in costume of Coutances. Rear view of a very tall bavolet bonnet showing the artful lacing with pink and silver ribbon)

Oyster shucker of Le Havre
5855681 Oyster shucker of Le Havre; (add.info.: Oyster shucker of Le Havre. She wears a low bonnet decorated with lace only to the ears)

Bouquet-maker at Rouen cathedral
5855678 Bouquet-maker at Rouen cathedral; (add.info.: Bouquet-maker at the plaza in front of Rouen cathedral. She wears a shawl with all its edges decorated and a capuchon)

Batavia, Dutch East India, 18th century
6116572 Batavia, Dutch East India, 18th century; (add.info.: The City of Batavia in the Island of Java. After a hand-coloured print dated 1754)

Costume of Granville
5855762 Costume of Granville; (add.info.: Costume of Granville. A woman in her finery. Rear view of the conine headdress showing the tasteful manner of folding the tails)

Costume of Granville
5855756 Costume of Granville; (add.info.: Costume of Granville. The women of Granville dress in very fine fabrics, but never wear lace in their bonnets)

Costume of Etrepagny
5855751 Costume of Etrepagny; (add.info.: Costume of Etrepagny. The village is famous for its lace, and we have here a lace-maker. She wears a small bonnet, a very short jacket over a long dress)

Costume of Honfleur
5855750 Costume of Honfleur; (add.info.: Costume of Honfleur. The bonnet is poorly set, but that is the fashion in this region. The port is visible in the background)

Woman of Polet, Dieppe
5855729 Woman of Polet, Dieppe; (add.info.: Woman of Polet, Dieppe. Polet is a suburb inhabited principally by sailors. This woman is in her Sunday best, on her way back from church)

Fish merchant at Dieppe
5855728 Fish merchant at Dieppe; (add.info.: Fish merchant at Dieppe. All the women at the port wear short petticoats. The background shows the main dock)

Costume of the area of Dieppe
5855724 Costume of the area of Dieppe.; (add.info.: Costume of the area of Dieppe. Rear view of a bonnet with its papillon (butterfly) wings folded toward the front, giving it a very different air

Costume of Saint Aubin
5855721 Costume of Saint Aubin; (add.info.: Costume of a woman of Saint Aubin, near Dieppe. Looking at this figure one realizes why the women of Normandy are fond of the bridle that is part of almost)

Young woman of Bayeux
5855708 Young woman of Bayeux; (add.info.: Young woman of Bayeux. The bodice of this dress is much shorter in the back than in the front)

Costume of Caen
5855700 Costume of Caen; (add.info.: Costume of Caen. The bonnet is of great height, with the veils twisted over the crown of artificial flowers up to a point like a mitre)

Costume of the Dieppe area
5855686 Costume of the Dieppe area; (add.info.: Woman in costume of the Dieppe area. She wears a bonnet covered in silk, set on a velvet band. Her white dress is trimmed with embroidered roses)

Costume of Coutances
5855680 Costume of Coutances; (add.info.: Woman in the costume of Coutances, in the department of Manche. She wears a tall bonnet trimmed with lace, a plain red shawl and simple white dress)

A young boy, "Louis, " who decides to apply himself at school after unfortunate experiences with the four
2623685 A young boy, "Louis, " who decides to apply himself at school after unfortunate experiences with the four element; (add.info.: French comic strip shows a young boy, "Louis)

The Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV
2623679 The Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV; (add.info.: Hand-coloured aquatint etching depicting the Coronation procession of His Majesty George IV (1762-1830)

The natural cliffs in Etretat
3078071 The natural cliffs in Etretat; (add.info.: Hand-coloured print of one of the natural cliffs in Etretat, France. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Le petit homme rouge bercant son fils
2911232 Le petit homme rouge bercant son fils; (add.info.: 1814 Hand-coloured etching titled Le petit homme rouge bercant son fils by Anonymous)

Se-loc-ta, 1836 (colour litho)
1574393 Se-loc-ta, 1836 (colour litho); (add.info.: Coloured lithograph of Se-loc-ta, a Creek chief. Dated 1836); Universal History Archive/UIG

Surrender of General Cornwallis, 1781
1575196 Surrender of General Cornwallis, 1781; (add.info.: Surrender of General Cornwallis, at Yorktown Virginia, USA in 1781. Creator N. Currier c1846)

American Civil War 1861-1865. First Battle of Lexington also called Battle of the Hemp Bales, 13-10 September 1861
528603 American Civil War 1861-1865. First Battle of Lexington also called Battle of the Hemp Bales, 13-10 September 1861, Missouri

The Hatter. In the foreground a hat is being shaped (blocked). In the background the hats are being felted kettle'
531834 The Hatter. In the foreground a hat is being shaped (blocked). In the background the hats are being felted kettle'

Facade of The Bank of England, London. Hand-coloured engraving 1796
531723 Facade of The Bank of England, London. Hand-coloured engraving 1796; Universal History Archive/UIG

Tea: Camellia sinensis. Sprig of tea bush. Hand-coloured engraving 1823
533361 Tea: Camellia sinensis. Sprig of tea bush. Hand-coloured engraving 1823.; (add.info.: Tea: Camellia sinensis. Sprig of tea bush. Hand-coloured engraving 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Cotton - Gossypium: different varieties formed basis of cotton production in widespread parts of the world
533355 Cotton - Gossypium: different varieties formed basis of cotton production in widespread parts of the world, including India, China, Egypt, America

Napoleon's Grande Armee retreating from Russia across the Beresina, 26-28 November 1812
543880 Napoleon's Grande Armee retreating from Russia across the Beresina, 26-28 November 1812. 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG

Prussian Lancers and Cossacks fighting French troops. 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut)
543825 Prussian Lancers and Cossacks fighting French troops. 19th century (french popular hand-coloured woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration of an incident during the Peninsular Campaign demonstrating the humanity of French soldiers
543813 Illustration of an incident during the Peninsular Campaign demonstrating the humanity of French soldiers. 19th century (popular hand-coloured woodcut); (add.info)

Cornation of Napoleon I and Empress Josephine, 2 December 1804. Hand-coloured engraving
543791 Cornation of Napoleon I and Empress Josephine, 2 December 1804. Hand-coloured engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG

Bridgewater Canal, England, crossing the River Irwell by a viaduct. Hand-coloured engraving
530361 Bridgewater Canal, England, crossing the River Irwell by a viaduct. Hand-coloured engraving.; (add.info.: In foreground Hobblers are pulling boat on river)

Costume of Granville
5855760 Costume of Granville; (add.info.: Costume of Granville. A woman in her finery. This hairstyle is called the "conine." It is extraordinary that this simple style can appear so)

Costume of Granville
5855758 Costume of Granville; (add.info.: Costume of Granville. This woman is a fish merchant, and wears a woollen cape, violet stockings and black shoes)

Costume of Alencon
5855752 Costume of Alencon; (add.info.: Costume of Alencon. A peasant woman returning from the market. She wears an apron on top of an apron, and headband on top of headband)

Costume of Coutances
5855734 Costume of Coutances; (add.info.: Costume of Coutances. View from the front of a bonnet similar to the one in Plate 76, with the bonnet's papillon (butterfly) wings horizontal

Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea
5855710 Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea; (add.info.: Costume of the Bayeux area, near the sea. The bonnet is called a "dormeuse" or sleeper)

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"Hand-Coloured: A Kaleidoscope of Vibrant Hues and Artistic Expression" Step into a world where colors come alive, as we explore the captivating realm of hand-coloured art. From historical engravings to whimsical caricatures, each piece tells a unique story through its vivid palette. In December 1792, Thomas Rowlandson's "The Contrast" mesmerizes with its contrasting shades, showcasing the stark differences in society during that time. Similarly, his work "The Battle Between Cribb and Molineaux" immortalizes an intense boxing match from September 1811, capturing the raw energy through meticulously applied hues. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Saltaire - a model textile factory and town founded by Titus Salt. Hand-colouring brings life to this industrial marvel near Bradford in Yorkshire, England. Meanwhile, George Cruikshank's "The Court at Brighton a La Chinese - 1816" transports us to an era of opulence and cultural fusion. Delving deeper into history reveals Torii Kiyomasu I's masterpiece "Sakata Kintoki Wrestling with a Tengu. " This stunning artwork from c. 1715/18 showcases traditional Japanese wrestling amidst vibrant hand-applied pigments. Nature takes center stage as well; behold the lusciousness of Orange Fruit captured in a hand-coloured lithograph from 1828 or the delicate beauty of Iris Germanica depicted in an engraving from 1847. These botanical wonders are brought to life by skilled hands wielding brushes laden with rich dyes. Architectural marvels also receive their fair share of artistic treatment. The Viaduct across the Sankey Valley is transformed into an enchanting sight through colour aquatints partly enhanced by hand application techniques dating back to 1831. Glimpses into satire and political commentary emerge within G. Humphrey's Caricature Shop, where the phrase "Honi. Soi. Qui.