Skip to main content

Lithography Collection

"Lithography: A Window into History and Art" Lithography, a technique of printing using stone or metal plates

Background imageLithography Collection: Apostle Pauls Missionary Journeys, lithograph, published in 1886

Apostle Pauls Missionary Journeys, lithograph, published in 1886
Apostle Pauls Missionary Journeys: 1st (green); 2nd (red); 3rd (blue); last to Rome (yellow). Lithograph, published in 1886. Paul travelled over 10, 000 miles proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ

Background imageLithography Collection: STEINLEN, Th鯰hile A Tourn饠du Chat Noir

STEINLEN, Th鯰hile A Tourn饠du Chat Noir
STEINLEN, Th鯰 hile Alexandre (1859-1923). Reopening of the Chat Noir Cabaret. 1896. Advertisment of the tour of this cabaret from Montmartre founded by Rodolphe Salis. Art Nouveau. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: Saint Sophia, in the front, and her daughters

Saint Sophia, in the front, and her daughters Saints Faith, Hope and Charity, in the background. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: Wine Cellar

Wine Cellar, Drinking A Glass Of Wine, Two Men, Wine Barrels, Winery, Storage, Alcohol, Alcoholic, Beverage, Underground, Viticulture, 19th Century Lithography

Background imageLithography Collection: Napoleon reviewing his troops. Litography. SPAIN

Napoleon reviewing his troops. Litography. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Background imageLithography Collection: Barcelona International Exhibition. 1929. Poster

Barcelona International Exhibition. 1929. Poster from an illustration by R. Bas. View of Paseo de Maria Cristina with the Montju fountains and the National Palace

Background imageLithography Collection: Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Christian missionary and martyr

Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Christian missionary and martyr
Saint Antoninus of Pamiers. Early Christian missionary and martyr. Patron saint of the cities of Pamiers (France), Palencia and Medina del Campo (Spain). Portrait. Illustration by Llanta

Background imageLithography Collection: American Express Train (19th c. ). Litography

American Express Train (19th c. ). Litography
American Express Train (19th c.). Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: General George Washington swearing in as President at the ol

General George Washington swearing in as President at the old city hall of New York. Lithography of 1789. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: Henri Cassiers Affiches D Art O De Rycker American Line Southampton

Henri Cassiers Affiches D Art O De Rycker American Line Southampton
Henri Cassiers, Affiches D Art O. De Rycker, American Line Southampton - Cherbourg - New York, Paper, Lithography, Total: Height: 115 cm; Width: 157 cm, Product and business advertising (posters)

Background imageLithography Collection: Second Italian War of Independence. Battle of

Second Italian War of Independence. Battle of Solferino (24th June 1859). Attack of the French over Solferino. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: 1888 colour lithograph of Jurassic

1888 colour lithograph of Jurassic
Vivid colour lithograph for " Dr. Schuberts Naturgeschichte - Geologie, Mineralreich, Palaontologie". Published in Stuttgart by J.F. Shreiber. The palaeontology section by Dr

Background imageLithography Collection: Petra. After a work by Scottish artist David Roberts, 1796-1864

Petra. After a work by Scottish artist David Roberts, 1796-1864 and Belgian lithographer Louis Haghe, 1806-1885

Background imageLithography Collection: Poster for l Exposition du Centenaire de la Lithographie. D Alesi, F. Hugo

Poster for l Exposition du Centenaire de la Lithographie. D Alesi, F. Hugo (1849-1906), Artist

Background imageLithography Collection: Spain. Peninsular War. Napoleon in Chamart�

Spain. Peninsular War. Napoleon in Chamart�; (1808). Litography. SPAIN. Madrid. Museo de Historia

Background imageLithography Collection: Sea anemone. Old 19th century Color lithography illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1880

Sea anemone. Old 19th century Color lithography illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado 1880

Background imageLithography Collection: Meadow brown butterfly, Maniola jurtina, wood lady or orange tip, Anthocharis cardamines

Meadow brown butterfly, Maniola jurtina, wood lady or orange tip, Anthocharis cardamines, and grizzled skipper, Pyrgus alveolus

Background imageLithography Collection: Apple, Pyrus malus, with blossom, fruit, seed and branch. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's

Apple, Pyrus malus, with blossom, fruit, seed and branch. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm, Wahlstrom & Widstrand

Background imageLithography Collection: Hand colored botanical engraving Pulsatilla vulgaris (pasque flower, pasqueflower)

Hand colored botanical engraving Pulsatilla vulgaris (pasque flower, pasqueflower)

Background imageLithography Collection: little baby girl with red dress with fly agaric hat

little baby girl with red dress with fly agaric hat Postcard motive 19th century Germany

Background imageLithography Collection: Flower Ilustration. Vintage Botanical Floral Chart

Flower Ilustration. Vintage Botanical Floral Chart Botanical flower illustration Antique Botanical illustration of the german book: “Lehrbuch der praktischen Pflanzenkunde in Wort und Bild

Background imageLithography Collection: Vintage mushroom illustration of Hygrophorus eburneus (Ivory Waxy Cap), H. niveus (Snowy Waxcap), H

Vintage mushroom illustration of Hygrophorus eburneus (Ivory Waxy Cap), H. niveus (Snowy Waxcap), H. pratensis (Meadow Waxcap), H

Background imageLithography Collection: The golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), also known as the Chinese pheasant, and rainbow pheasant

The golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), also known as the Chinese pheasant, and rainbow pheasant, is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and the family Phasianidae (pheasants)

Background imageLithography Collection: The Rhode Island Greening is an American apple variety and the official fruit of the state of

The Rhode Island Greening is an American apple variety and the official fruit of the state of Rhode Island. Apple Variety from Dewey's Pocket Series The nurseryman's pocket specimen book

Background imageLithography Collection: Black-throated blue warblers, illustration

Black-throated blue warblers, illustration Illustration of male and female black-throated blue warblers (Setophaga caerulescens, here as Sylvia caerulescens)

Background imageLithography Collection: Cuban bullfinch, illustration

Cuban bullfinch, illustration Illustration of a Cuban bullfinch (Pyrrhulagra nigra). From the book Histoire physique, politique et naturelle de l'ile de Cuba (Physical)

Background imageLithography Collection: macaws parrot Anodorhynchus Cyanopsitta Primolius Orthopsittaca Diopsittaca

macaws parrot Anodorhynchus Cyanopsitta Primolius Orthopsittaca Diopsittaca Macaws are small to large, often colourful New World parrots

Background imageLithography Collection: Lithographic printing-press 1876

Lithographic printing-press 1876
Printer and his apprentice, putting on the ink on the pre-made etched stone. Date: 1876

Background imageLithography Collection: Gomphidius glutinosus, commonly known as the slimy spike-cap

Gomphidius glutinosus, commonly known as the slimy spike-cap, is a gilled mushroom found in Europe & North America, digital reproduction of an ilustration of Emil Doerstling (1859-1940)

Background imageLithography Collection: Caloboletus calopus, commonly known as the bitter beech bolete or scarlet-stemmed bolete

Caloboletus calopus, commonly known as the bitter beech bolete or scarlet-stemmed bolete, Boletus pachypus, digital reproduction of an ilustration of Emil Doerstling (1859-1940)

Background imageLithography Collection: Murril, tricholoma bicolor, digital reproduction of an ilustration of Emil Doerstling (1859-1940)

Murril, tricholoma bicolor, digital reproduction of an ilustration of Emil Doerstling (1859-1940)

Background imageLithography Collection: COMTE, Auguste (1798-1857). French positivist philosopher

COMTE, Auguste (1798-1857). French positivist philosopher and sociologist. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: Lithography stones, Parc Metallurgique, Dommartin-le-Franc

Lithography stones, Parc Metallurgique, Dommartin-le-Franc
Lithography stones of plans for metalwork, used for printing, exhibited at the Parc Metallurgique or Metallurgic Park, an interpretation centre for ancient and contemporary metallurgy

Background imageLithography Collection: The Lithographer, viewing a three-colour process print

The Lithographer, viewing a three-colour process print Date: 1904

Background imageLithography Collection: Cover design, P&O Pencillings, illustrated by W W Lloyd

Cover design, P&O Pencillings, illustrated by W W Lloyd, rare hardbound volume, published by Day and Son, London with lithography by Emrik and Binger

Background imageLithography Collection: Juan Bautista Perez Rubert (ca. 1537-1597)

Juan Bautista Perez Rubert (ca. 1537-1597)
Juan Bautista Perez Rubert (ca.1537-1597). Spanish ecclesiastic. Bishop of Segorbe (1591-1597). Portrait. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Background imageLithography Collection: Conquest of Majorca by king James I of Aragon

Conquest of Majorca by king James I of Aragon
Conquest of the island of Majorca by Christian king James I of Aragon. He landed on the beach of Santa Ponsa at midnight on September 10, 1229. Troops reaching the coast. Lithography

Background imageLithography Collection: Alfonso VIII celebrating victory

Alfonso VIII celebrating victory
Alfonso VIII, king of Castile (1155-1214), celebrating the victory at the Batte of Las Navas de Tolosa, 1212, against the Almohad Muslim. Spain. Lithography. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration

Background imageLithography Collection: Luis de Requesens y Zuniga (1528-1576). Spanish military

Luis de Requesens y Zuniga (1528-1576). Spanish military, poltician and diplomat. Governor of the Duchy of Milan (1572-1573) and the Netherlands (1573-1576). Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta

Background imageLithography Collection: Fernando Nunez de Guzman (ca. 1480-1553). Spanish rhetorical

Fernando Nunez de Guzman (ca. 1480-1553). Spanish rhetorical, called Nunius Pincianus or Pinciano, and Greek Coomander. Professor of Greek at the University of Alcala. Portrait, detail

Background imageLithography Collection: Fadrique Enriquez de Velasco (1465-1538)

Fadrique Enriquez de Velasco (1465-1538). Lord of Medina de Rioseco, 4th Admiral of Castile. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Letre. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Background imageLithography Collection: Diego Laynez (1512-1565). Spanish Jesuit priest

Diego Laynez (1512-1565). Spanish Jesuit priest and theologian. Second Superior General of the Society of Jesus. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Background imageLithography Collection: Evaristo Jose Fernandez San Miguel y Valledor (1785-1862)

Evaristo Jose Fernandez San Miguel y Valledor (1785-1862). Spanish military, nobleman, politician and historian, Duke of San Miguel. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography

Background imageLithography Collection: Rafael del Riego (1784-1823). Portrait - J. Cebrian

Rafael del Riego (1784-1823). Portrait - J. Cebrian
Rafael del Riego (1784-1823). Spanish military and politician. He proclaimed the liberal Constitution of Cadiz, In Cabezas de San Juan (province of Sevilla, Andalusia)

Background imageLithography Collection: Pedro Menendez de Aviles y Alonso de la Campa (1519-1574)

Pedro Menendez de Aviles y Alonso de la Campa (1519-1574). Spanish marine. Portrait, detail. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Background imageLithography Collection: Juan de Herrera (1530-1597). Portrait by Urrabieta

Juan de Herrera (1530-1597). Portrait by Urrabieta
Juan de Herrera (1530-1597). Spanish architect, mathematician and geometrician. Portrait. Detail. Illustration by Urrabieta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Background imageLithography Collection: Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos (1744-1811)

Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos (1744-1811). Spanish neoclassical statesman, author and philosopher. Portrait. Illustration by J. Cebrian. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana

Background imageLithography Collection: Jose del Campillo y Cossio (1693-1743). Spanish statesman

Jose del Campillo y Cossio (1693-1743). Spanish statesman. Illustration by Llanta. Lithography. Cronica General de Espana. Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Asturias and Leon, 1867




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Lithography: A Window into History and Art" Lithography, a technique of printing using stone or metal plates, has been instrumental in preserving significant moments in history and capturing the essence of artistic masterpieces. Dating back to the 19th century, this method has allowed us to delve into various realms, from Apostle Paul's Missionary Journeys to Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer's spiritual teachings. In 1886, a lithograph was published depicting Apostle Paul's Missionary Journeys. This artwork takes us on a visual journey through the travels of one of Christianity's most influential figures, offering insight into his efforts to spread the word of God. Another notable lithograph from the 19th century portrays Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer called Baal Shem Tov. This depiction allows us to glimpse into the life and teachings of this revered Jewish mystic who founded Hasidic Judaism. Stepping away from religious themes, we encounter diverse subjects captured by lithographers. From an intriguing Wine Cellar scene that transports us to a world filled with merriment and indulgence, to Théophile A. Steinlen's whimsical portrayal of Tournée du Chat Noir - an iconic cabaret performance that epitomized Parisian nightlife during that era. The artistry extends beyond people as well; it encompasses landscapes and historical events too. For instance, Napoleon reviewing his troops in Spain is immortalized through litography – providing a vivid snapshot of military grandeur amidst tumultuous times. Religious figures also find their place within these prints; Saint Sophia stands prominently alongside her daughters in one such lithograph while Saint Antoninus of Pamiers reminds us of Christian missionaries' dedication and martyrdom throughout history. Artists have also utilized lithography as a medium for portraiture. Josef Kriehuber skillfully captures Franz Schubert's essence in his portrait dating back to 1846, allowing us to gaze into the soul of this renowned composer.