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Lithography Collection (page 7)

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

Background imageLithography Collection: Caricature of The private and public life of animals, by J. J

Caricature of The private and public life of animals, by J. J
J.J. Grandville (pseudonym of Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-1847). French caricaturist. The private and public life of animals. Satire of French society of 1840 through the eyes of animals

Background imageLithography Collection: Spain. Catalonia. Barcelona. Lithography. La Rambla and the

Spain. Catalonia. Barcelona. Lithography. La Rambla and the Gran Teatro del Liceo (Opera house), before his fire in 1861. Engraving. Colored

Background imageLithography Collection: France. Paris. The Hotel de Ville, the building housing the

France. Paris. The Hotel de Ville, the building housing the citys local administration. Lithograph. 1883

Background imageLithography Collection: Conquest of the city of Seo de Urgell by the General liberal

Conquest of the city of Seo de Urgell by the General liberal
Fight between liberals and absolutists. Conquest of the city of Seo de Urgell by the General liberal, Francisco Espoz y Mina (1781-1836), 1822. Lithograph by Vidal (Liberal Triennium). Colored

Background imageLithography Collection: Uprising in Valencia, to defend the Spanish Constitution of

Uprising in Valencia, to defend the Spanish Constitution of
Spain history. Liberal Triennium. National Militia Uprising in the city of Valencia, 1822. They want to defend the Spanish Constitution of absolutism of King Ferdinand VII. Lithograph by J

Background imageLithography Collection: Peninsular War (1808-1814)Conquest and plunder of the monast

Peninsular War (1808-1814)Conquest and plunder of the monastery of Montserrat by French troops, 1811. Lithography, 19th century

Background imageLithography Collection: Battle of Sinop, 1853. Part of the Crimean War. Turkey

Battle of Sinop, 1853. Part of the Crimean War. Turkey
Battle of Sinop, 1853. Part of the Crimean War (1853-1856), which was a confrontation between the Russian Empire and the alliance of Britain, France, the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Piedmont

Background imageLithography Collection: Aloys Senefelder - Conquy

Aloys Senefelder - Conquy
Aloys Senefelder (1771 - 1834) - German inventor of lithography, born in Prague

Background imageLithography Collection: United States (19th c). American country life

United States (19th c). American country life. Pleasures of Winter, 1855. Illustration published by Nathaniel Currier. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: illustration alluding to the conflicts for the colonial

illustration alluding to the conflicts for the colonial division of Africa between the European powers from the 1880s to the beginning of the First World War

Background imageLithography Collection: Mexican dresses, southern soldiers, 1855. Illustration

Mexican dresses, southern soldiers, 1855. Illustration from M鸩 co y sus alrededores. Coleccion de vistas monumentales, paisajes y trajes del pais

Background imageLithography Collection: People of the Plains, after sketches by Johann Moritz

People of the Plains, after sketches by Johann Moritz Rugendas (1802-58), plate 8 from Volume I of The Fiscal and Political History of Chile, pub. by Lemercier, c.1854, Laemlein, Alexandre (1813-71)

Background imageLithography Collection: Gold Mining in California. Scenes of the 1849 Californian

Gold Mining in California. Scenes of the 1849 Californian Gold Rush showing cradling, panning, washing with a long tom and hydraulic mining. Coloured lithograph by Currier and Ives 1871. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: Entry in Madrid of the troops of the African Army

Entry in Madrid of the troops of the African Army on May 11, 1860 returnig of the Hispano-Moroccan War (1859-60). Original drawing by Vicente Urrabieta. Litography. SPAIN. BASQUE COUNTRY. GUIPUZCOA

Background imageLithography Collection: Spain (1823). Ferdinand VII arrives in Puerto de

Spain (1823). Ferdinand VII arrives in Puerto de Santa Maric after the French attack (1st October 1823). Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

Background imageLithography Collection: UNITED STATES (20th century). Beautiful Woman Voting

UNITED STATES (20th century). Beautiful Woman Voting (1920). Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: TASSO, Torcuato (1544-1595). Italian poet. Tasso

TASSO, Torcuato (1544-1595). Italian poet. Tasso received in Rome by Cardinal Aldobrandini on behalf of Clement VIII, 1594. Illustration by L.Turgis. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: Louis-Philippe (1773-1850). Last King of France

Louis-Philippe (1773-1850). Last King of France (1830-1848). Louis Philippe I and his ministers. Caricature by Grandville. Litography. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Background imageLithography Collection: PEDRO I of Brazil (1798-1834). Emperor of Brazil

PEDRO I of Brazil (1798-1834). Emperor of Brazil (1822-1831). Acclamation of the King Pedro I in the field of Santa Anna (Santana) in Rio de Janeiro

Background imageLithography Collection: Keep Your Distance, Currier and Ives, (active 1857-1907)

Keep Your Distance, Currier and Ives, (active 1857-1907). Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: Hussar Guard Regiment, Plate 19 from Armed Forces

Hussar Guard Regiment, Plate 19 from Armed Forces of Europe, 1838-43. Eckert, Heinrich Ambros (1807-40) and Monten, Dietrich (1799-1843). Litography. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris

Background imageLithography Collection: Hundred Years War. Arrest of Charles II of Navarre

Hundred Years War. Arrest of Charles II of Navarre in the castle of John II of France in Rouen, on April 5, 1356. 19th century facsimile edition of the Chronicles (Chroniques) by Jean Froissart

Background imageLithography Collection: Spain (1810. 1814). Cᤩz Cortes. Allegory of the

Spain (1810. 1814). Cᤩz Cortes. Allegory of the
Spain (1810.1814). Cᤩ z Cortes. Allegory of the 1812 Constitution. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Museo de Historia

Background imageLithography Collection: BRONTE, Charlotte (1816-1848). English novelist

BRONTE, Charlotte (1816-1848). English novelist and poet. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

Background imageLithography Collection: United States, 19th c. Outward Bound, clipper

United States, 19th c. Outward Bound, clipper Ship. Printed by Courier & Ives. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: QUIROGA, Vasco de (1470-1565). First bishop of Michoacᮬ

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

Background imageLithography Collection: ABARCA Y BLANQUE, Joaqu�(1778-1844). Spanish prelate

ABARCA Y BLANQUE, Joaqu�(1778-1844). Spanish prelate
ABARCA Y BLANQUE, Joaqu� (1778-1844). Spanish prelate. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

Background imageLithography Collection: ARG܅LLES, Agust�(1776-1843). Spanish liberal

ARG܅LLES, Agust�(1776-1843). Spanish liberal
ARG܅ LLES, Agust� (1776-1843). Spanish liberal politician and orator. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library

Background imageLithography Collection: UNITED STATES (20th century). Pretty Woman (1920-1930)

UNITED STATES (20th century). Pretty Woman (1920-1930). Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: Portrait of Theodoric and his grandson Amalaric

Portrait of Theodoric and his grandson Amalaric. 18th century engraving. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: TULGA (6th centuryI). Visigothic King of Hispania

TULGA (6th centuryI). Visigothic King of Hispania (639-642). Son and successor Chintila. 18th century engraving. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: CHERET, Jules (1836-1932). Advertising of restaurant

CHERET, Jules (1836-1932). Advertising of restaurant Taverne Olympia in Paris. Printed in 1899. Poster (119 x 81 cm.). Contemporary Art. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: Les F괥s ࠁndorre (La Farandole) Festival in Andorra

Les F괥s ࠁndorre (La Farandole) Festival in Andorra
Les F괥s ࠁ ndorre (La Farandole) Festival in Andorra. Dance of the Sardana in front of the Casa de la Vall, the seat of the General Council (Parliament)

Background imageLithography Collection: ALCALA GALIANO Y DE ALCALA, Dionisio (1760-1805)

ALCALA GALIANO Y DE ALCALA, Dionisio (1760-1805). Spanish naval officer, cartographer, and explorer. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: View of the University of Cervera. Engraved by S

View of the University of Cervera. Engraved by S. Ysla after drawing by Francesc Xavier Boada Parcerisa in Memories and beauties of Spain by Pau Piferrer. Printed in Barcelona. 1839. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: Crimean War, 1853-1856. Battle of Balaklava on 25

Crimean War, 1853-1856. Battle of Balaklava on 25 October 1854. Charge of the Light Brigade of the British cavalry. Royal Scots Greys and Dragoons of Inniskillen. Engraving of E

Background imageLithography Collection: Crimean War, 1853-1856. Siege of Sevastopol (1854-55)

Crimean War, 1853-1856. Siege of Sevastopol (1854-55). Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: After his coronation in 1328, the king orders to

After his coronation in 1328, the king orders to expel the representative of Edward III of England. 19th century facsimile edition of the Chronicles (Chroniques) by Jean Froissart, 15th century

Background imageLithography Collection: Sts Cosmas and Damian (died ca. 287) are regarded

Sts Cosmas and Damian (died ca. 287) are regarded as the patrons of physicians and surgeons and are sometimes represented with medical emblems. Printed in Paris. 20th century. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: End of the First World War. Le d馩l頤e la victoire

End of the First World War. Le d馩l頤e la victoire
End of the First World War. Le d馩 l頤 e la victoire. les voilࠡ (Victory parade in Paris). Cover of Le Petit Journal. July 20, 1919. Litography. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris

Background imageLithography Collection: JONAS, Lucien Hector (1880-1947). First World War

JONAS, Lucien Hector (1880-1947). First World War. The reading of good news at a French camp. 1916. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: Sevilla (19th c. )

Sevilla (19th c. )
Sevilla (19th c.). Panorama from Triana district. Lithography by Duruy. Litography. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Museo Nacional del Romanticismo

Background imageLithography Collection: Panama (18th c. )

Panama (18th c. )
America (18th c.). Panama. View of the city from the island of Naos. Drawing by Fernando Brambila illustrating the scientific expedition of Alejandro Malaspina (1789-1794). Litography. SPAIN

Background imageLithography Collection: Mexico City. El Empedradillo

Mexico City. El Empedradillo (1885). Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: Louis Philippe I of Orleans

Louis Philippe I of Orleans
Louis-Philippe (1773-1850). Last King of France (1830-1848). Oath of the King on August 9, 1830, after the revolution of July. Litography. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Background imageLithography Collection: El Gato, country dance

El Gato, country dance
PALLIERE, Juan Le󮠨 1823-1887). El Gato, country dance. 1862. Traditional Argentine dance scene. Costumbrism. Litography

Background imageLithography Collection: Cuba (19th c. ). Ingenio Intr鰩do

Cuba (19th c. ). Ingenio Intr鰩do
Cuba (19th c.). Ingenio Intr鰩 do, illustraci󮠢 y Eduardo Laplante for the book Libro de los Ingenios (1855-1857). Litography. CUBA. CIUDAD DE LA HABANA. Havana

Background imageLithography Collection: Assiniboine Indian chief

Assiniboine Indian chief
United States (19th c.). Indian chief Assinneboine beforen and after the civilization. Engraving upon a painting by George Catlin. Litography. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library




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"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.