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akg164883 Warhol, Andy. 1928-1987. "Dennis Hopper", 1971. Silkscreen ink on acrylic on primed canvas, 102 × 102cm. Stuttgart, Collection Froehlich. Copyright: © Andy Warhol / www. arsny. com.

akg115267 Aviation / Airplanes. - A Ju 52 of the Lufthansa is flying over a postal carriage full of stunned passengers (advert for the German Lufthansa). Poster, c. 1934.

alb8909560 Mantua-Mantova (Lombardy, Italy), Palazzo Ducale, Castello S.Giorgio, Camera degli Sposi (frescos, c.1465-74, by Andrea Mantegna; 1431-1506).-Interior view looking northwest: west wall with "Meeting between Ludovico III Gonazaga and his son Francesco", north wall with "Court of Ludovico III".-Photo.

alb31118838 Jean-Etienne Liotard/ The Lavergne Family Breakfast. 1754Pastel on paper, mounted on canvas. Dimensions80 × 106 cm. Museum: NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDRES, UK.

alb30852593 Lalage, Characters from the Commedia dell'arte, Bande der Italienischen Comoedianten, print, Germany, after design by Jean Antoine Watteau, writer (clerical worker): Publius Ovidius Naso, publisher: Christoph Weigel, Nuremberg, 1694 - 1725, Jean Antoine Watteau, Publius Ovidius Naso, Christoph Weigel, printmaker, after design by, writer (clerical worker), publisher, Bavaria, paper, etching, height 165 mm x width 111 mm, group of actors, troupe, actors on the stage, types in 'commedia dell'arte'., A finely detailed engraved scene shows a woman standing outdoors on a terrace or paved area, wearing a full-length striped gown with a fitted bodice, puffed sleeves, and a ruffled high collar; she holds part of her skirt with one hand and a small round object in the other near a leafy tree. Her hair is styled back and topped with a small hat with a ribbon, and her face is calm and turned slightly toward the viewer. Behind her there is a balustrade with a potted topiary on a pedestal and a sculpted figure, with distant rolling hills and a textured sky beyond, while dense foliage and branches frame one side of the composition.

alb30852583 Letter to Philip Zilcken, letter, writer (clerical worker): unknown, Vienna, 1896-04-19, writer (clerical worker), Lower Austria, paper, pasteboard, materials by function, ink, writing (processes), pen, printing, height 425 mm x width 425 mm, Person, Philip Zilcken, printed matter, Java, Arabia., A cream-colored sheet with an ornate emblem at the top left featuring a crown above a wreath surrounding a single letter, a decorative horizontal divider beneath, and a block of printed words below; the right side shows flowing dark ink cursive handwriting across the page, arranged in slanted lines that vary in thickness and intensity, with occasional flourishes and loops; the paper has a faint vertical crease near the center and slight discoloration and spotting across the surface, and the overall composition contrasts the printed emblematic design with the handwritten script.

alb30852584 Amalfi, photograph, page, Salerno, c. 1872 - in or before 1882, photographer, paper, albumen print, height 93 mm x width 142 mm, city-view in general, 'veduta', rocky coast., A sepia-toned coastal scene showing a steep rocky hillside dotted with terraces and clustered buildings climbing down toward a shoreline, a group of arched structures built into the cliff, several small boats gathered along a narrow harbor and some moored near the water's edge, a larger sailing vessel with tall masts floating in the foreground, a rocky promontory extending into calm water, and faint silhouettes of distant hills or mountains under a pale sky.

alb30852591 Pots with carnations, print, printmaker: Isaac Vincentsz. van der Vinne, Haarlem, c. 1681 - 1740, paper, woodcut, height 80 mm x width 65 mm, flowers., A monochrome ink drawing showing a section of an interior with a framed border, a group of tall slender stems and leaves rising from a shallow round planter in the foreground, several clusters of ruffled flowers on elongated stalks positioned behind and beside the planter, a taller narrow vase with long stems and small blossoms on a pedestal to the right, and thin vertical stakes or supports interspersed among the plants.

alb30852580 Portrait of Friedrich Strunz, print, printmaker: Martin Bernigeroth, Leipzig, 1725, Saxony, paper, engraving, stipple work, engraving with stipple work, height 146 mm x width 95 mm, Person, Friedrich Strunz, historical persons., A detailed engraved portrait of a person shown from the chest up within an oval frame, with long, voluminous curly hair cascading around the shoulders and framing the face; the face has a neutral expression with visible eyes, nose, and mouth, and textured shading across the skin; the subject wears layered garments including a draped cloak and a light-colored cravat or scarf at the neck, all rendered with fine line work and crosshatching; the background within the oval is filled with dense crosshatched lines while outside the oval there are horizontal lines; the lower portion of the image shows a rectangular area with vertical shading and flowing handwritten script.

alb30852587 Scene from the story of Don Quixote, L'Histoire de Don Quichotte, print, Series number, 5, 6, Numbered lower right: 5., printmaker: Johann Christoph Weigel, Nuremberg, publisher: widow Christoph Weigel, 1725, Johann Christoph Weigel, widow Christoph Weigel, printmaker, publisher, Bavaria, paper, etching, height 104 mm x width 180 mm, birds, Don Quixote., A detailed black and white engraving showing a man in armor with a wide-brimmed hat holding a large shield in one hand and a thin sword extended with the other; he stands on a patch of ground with small plants and low bushes. To his right a large boar is being restrained by two dogs, one of which is leaping at the boar while another lies on the ground near its feet. Behind the boar a second man in period clothing with curly hair and ruffled collar is leaning forward and holding a long pole. Two birds are depicted in flight above the scene. The composition is bordered by thin lines along the top and bottom edges.

alb30852582 Heads of a woman, an old man with a beard and of a soldier with a helmet, Recueil de divers griffonnemens et preuves d'eau forte part 2, Collection of various scribbles and etchings part 2, print, printmaker: Stefano della Bella, France, publisher: Jacques van Merlen, Paris, grantor of privilege: French Crown, 1620 - 1664, Stefano della Bella, Jacques van Merlen, French Crown, printmaker, publisher, grantor of privilege, paper, etching, height 48 mm x width 80 mm., A lightly textured, pale background with ink line drawings of a few human heads and shoulders; a larger, downward-gazing female figure in the lower left with softly curled hair and delicate facial features, an outline of draped clothing at her shoulders, a bearded male profile above her wearing a wrapped head covering with rough, sketchy lines, and a separate bearded male head and shoulders in the upper right wearing a rounded cap and depicted with heavier cross-hatching and shading.

alb30852592 Portrait of Jacques Cathelineau, Cathelineau, print, printer (person): veuve Delpech (Naudet), Paris, in or after 1818 - in or before 1842, printmaker, printer (person), paper, lithography, height 274 mm x width 179 mm, Person, Jacques Cathelineau, historical persons., A detailed black-and-white portrait drawing of a person shown from the chest up, facing slightly to the right, with wavy shoulder-length hair and a composed facial expression, wearing a high-collared garment and a cloak or draped fabric with visible folds and textured shading, rendered in fine stippling and cross-hatching on aged, speckled paper.

alb30852586 View of the Rue de la Chaussée-d'Antin in Paris, stereograph, inscription: 'Rue de la Chaussée d'Antin', Paris, c. 1850 - c. 1880, photographer, paper, pasteboard, albumen print, height 87 mm x width 175 mm, )., A faded sepia street view framed by a rounded top and a bright yellow border shows rows of tall buildings with multiple windows and shutters lining both sides of a wide road, with a group of horse-drawn carriages and several pedestrians scattered along the street, a corner building with balconies and a curved facade visible in the foreground, awnings over some sidewalks and a few figures standing near storefronts, distant buildings and the street fading into a hazy background.

alb30852588 The Rhone Valey, View of the Rhone Valley in Switzerland, photograph, page, Switzerland, c. 1879 - c. 1889, paper, albumen print, height 88 mm x width 104 mm, dale, valley., A sepia-toned landscape shows a valley framed by sloping hills with tree-covered ridges and open grassy areas, a winding stream running through the lower right, and a group of rustic stone-roofed buildings in the foreground with visible rooftops and small trees dotting the fields.

alb30851348 Farmhouse in a landscape, L'Entrée de la Foret, print, printmaker: Léon Gaucherel, France, after design by Meindert Hobbema, printer (person): Alfred Salmon, Paris, 1835 - 1886, Léon Gaucherel, Meindert Hobbema, Alfred Salmon, printmaker, after design by, printer (person), paper, etching, drypoint, engraving, height 119 mm x width 151 mm, landscapes, horse, rural housing, eg country-house, villa, cottage., A detailed ink landscape showing a cluster of tall leafy trees dominating the left and center foreground, with smaller trees and shrubs scattered nearby, a few rustic buildings with pitched roofs partially obscured by foliage toward the middle right, a fence running along the front of the buildings, a winding dirt path or road curving from the foreground to the right where a person on horseback and a small dog are visible, another person walking in the left foreground, expansive sky above filled with textured cloud lines and a group of birds in flight, and intricate crosshatching and linework throughout the scene.

alb30851347 Portrait of Connop Thirlwall, photograph, page, photographer: Ernest Edwards, London, c. 1858 - in or before 1868, paper, albumen print, height 89 mm x width 66 mm, (Roman Catholic)., An older man with light hair and sideburns sits on a wooden chair wearing a dark long coat and trousers, one arm resting on an ornate carved table and the other hand holding something near his knee; the table beside him holds a group of open books or papers and rests on a decorative carved pedestal, while behind him a backdrop shows drapery and a column-like shape and a few indistinct objects, and the image has a faded, spotted appearance.

alb30851343 Portrait of Nicolas Foucquet, print, book illustration, printmaker: René Gaillard, after painting by Robert Nanteuil, publisher: Michel Odieuvre, Paris, 1755 - 1765, paper, engraving, height 155 mm x width 110 mm, Person, Nicolas Fouquet, historical persons., A detailed engraved portrait of a man shown from the chest up, framed within an oval. He has shoulder-length wavy hair and a small cap, a high wide collar, and a dark robe. The face is rendered with fine lines showing a calm expression and direct gaze. The oval frame sits against a patterned background of closely spaced horizontal and diagonal lines, and the lower portion of the image shows a rectangular base beneath the oval. The overall image is monochromatic with intricate crosshatching throughout.

alb30851346 Whitby Abbey, photograph, page, photographer: Thomas Annan, Whitby (Yorkshire), c. 1861 - in or before 1866, paper, albumen print, height 85 mm x width 76 mm, ruin of church, monastery., A faded sepia photograph showing the ruins of a large stone abbey with tall arched windows and doorways, pointed gables and two conical towers, the masonry showing blocks of varying tones and weathering; the structure occupies the middle right of the image with a grassy foreground stretching toward the viewer, a low stone wall in front of part of the building, and a lone seated figure near the wall; in the left background there are additional ruined walls and scattered stone remnants, and the sky above is pale and mostly empty.

alb30851621 Two putti sitting in embrace, print, Italy, 1600 - 1699, printmaker, paper, etching, height 141 mm x width 119 mm, cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'., A monochrome illustration of two chubby winged children sitting closely and embracing on draped cloth, one child with straight hair and the other with curly hair, both shown in profile with faces touching, surrounded by cloudlike shapes and foliage, with hatched shading and textured lines throughout the figures and background.

alb30851626 The beautiful Town Hall of Brussels, View of the Town Hall on the Grand Place in Brussels, print, optical print, publisher: Imperial French Academy, Augsburg, printmaker: Bergmüller, Germany, grantor of privilege: Joseph II (German Emperor), 1755 - 1779, Bavaria, paint (coating), paper, watercolor (paint), etching, brush, colored etching, height 292 mm x width 406 mm, (+ city(-scape) with figures, staffage), street (+ city(-scape) with figures, Brussels, Town Hall (Brussels), Grand Place (Brussels)., A wide city square scene shows a large ornate building with a tall spire and steep red roofs, flanked by rows of multi-story townhouses with various rooflines and decorative facades. In the open square there are a few horse-drawn carriages and several riders on horseback, along with groups of people walking and standing, some wearing long coats and wide hats. Near the foreground a small group of workers handle wooden carts and barrels, and a few figures attend to horses. The sky is pale with faint horizontal lines and soft clouds, and the overall image is rendered in fine, detailed line work with muted pastel colors.

alb30851628 Portrait of Paul Bronsart von Schellendorff, print, printmaker: August Weger, Leipzig, publisher: Dürrschen Buchhandlung, 1883 - 1892, printer (person), Saxony, paper, steel engraving, height 164 mm x width 118 mm, Person, Paul Bronsart von Schellendorff, historical persons., A monochrome engraved portrait of a man shown from the chest up wearing a dark military coat with decorative shoulder boards and round buttons, a full mustache and mutton chops, short combed hair, and a pendant cross at his collar, set against a textured light background with faint shading around the figure and blank space surrounding the portrait.

alb30851344 Portrait of an unknown woman, Constance, page, photomechanical print, photographer: Mathilde Weil, cliché maker: Meisenbach, Riffarth & Cie. (possibly), Berlin, printer (person): Wilhelm Knapp Verlag, Halle an der Saale, c. 1896 - in or before 1901, printer (person), Saxony-Anhalt, paper, autotypie, height 221 mm x width 114 mm, historical persons not known by name - BB - woman., A portrait of a person with shoulder-length curly hair facing forward and looking at the camera, wearing a loose garment with wide sleeves and holding a smooth spherical object in their hands positioned in front of their body; the background is plain and textured.

alb30851695 The corner of the Dimermeer and the Omval, looking out from the Ringsloot at the outside Amstel, Le coin de Dimermeer et d'Omval regardant du Ringsloot a Buyten-Amstel, View of the Amstel near the Omval, Various views of the renowned river the outside Amstel from the city of Amsterdam to the village of Ouwerkerk ..., Plusieurs veuës et perspectives de la fameuse riviére de Buyten-Amstel depuis Amsterdam jusqu'au village d'Ouwerkerk ..., print, View along the Weespertrekvaart at the Amstel (behind) with Watergraafsmeer on the right and the Omval on the left. Numbered lower right: 8., printmaker: Matthijs Pool, Amsterdam, after drawing by Matthijs Pool, publisher: Matthijs Pool, 1708 - 1740, Matthijs Pool, printmaker, after drawing by, publisher, paper, etching, engraving, ets en gravure, height 163 mm x width 194 mm, rowing-boat, canoe, sailing-ship, sailing-boat, river, boat propelled by man or animal, Amstel (river), Omval, de, Weespertrekvaart., A riverside scene rendered in fine pen lines shows a calm stretch of water with several small sailboats and rowboats, one larger boat near the foreground with two figures aboard, a smaller skiff with a standing figure near the near bank, and a mast with a flag rising from another vessel; the banks are lined with dense trees and clustered foliage, with a thatched-roof building partially visible among trees on the left and a pair of towered structures peeking above treetops on the right; in the middle distance a windmill and more low buildings appear beyond the treeline, and a horse-drawn carriage with a driver stands at the water's edge on the right; the sky is filled with layered, linear cloud formations and horizontal hatch shading.

alb30851699 Portrait of Peter Balthasar von Muralt, print, printmaker: Heinrich Pfenninger, 1759 - 1815, paper, etching, stipplewerk, height 230 mm x width 195 mm, Person, Peter Balthasar von Muralt, historical persons., A finely detailed engraved portrait shows the profile of a man facing right, with a high powdered hairstyle and a curled ribbon at the back, wearing a decorated military-style coat with epaulettes and a ruffled shirt, all framed within an oval border; above the oval a draped ribbon or cloth rests, and the background consists of closely spaced horizontal lines creating a textured field.

alb30851698 Photo reproduction of a painting, depicting a praying child, photograph, reproduction, page, after painting by anonymous, c. 1868 - in or before 1878, photographer, paper, albumen print, height 87 mm x width 58 mm, one person praying, child., A sepia-toned image of a child kneeling in a long garment with hands clasped in front of the face, looking upward; the child has wavy hair and a contemplative expression. A draped cloth lies over a carved wooden piece of furniture beside the child. In the upper left corner, light rays break through clouds, casting soft illumination over the scene. The background is mostly dark with subtle shading, and the image is framed by a lighter border.

alb30851624 The battle of flodden field fought September 9, 1513, book, inscription: 'Ed Dukes from Sarah Askew ...burn House 22 Jan 1868.', writer (clerical worker): Robert Jones (reverend), publisher: William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh, 1864, writer (clerical worker), plant material, biological material, paper, wood (plant material), printing, collotype, color on cut, height 171 mm x width 106 mm x thickness 14 mm., A faded off-white page with printed lines of large serif type arranged vertically, showing several centered headings and smaller lines of type beneath them, with some pencil marks in the upper right margin and uneven faint discoloration and spots across the paper.

alb30851623 Three fragments of profiled frames, Bordures de Tableau a la Romaine, print, album page, ornamental print, Series number, 2, 6, Three fragments of profiled frames. On the middle frame a helmet flanked by putti. Print is part of an album., printmaker: Jean Lepautre, publisher: Pierre Mariette (II), Paris, grantor of privilege: Louis XIV (King of France), c. 1655 - c. 1657, paper, etching, height 212 mm x width 147 mm, cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti', ornaments, art, helmet., An intricate monochrome engraving showing decorative architectural moldings and ornamental motifs, with a group of intertwined flowing ribbons and foliage, a round medallion framed with rope-like edging containing a small scene, cherubic figures among curved scrolls and a helmeted face, draped cloth and muscular figures posed amid swirling acanthus leaves, and layered linear shading and crosshatching throughout.

alb30851633 Photo reproduction of a painting, depicting a portrait of Pontius Pilate, photograph, reproduction, page, after painting by Mihály Munkácsy, c. 1883 - in or before 1888, photographer, paper, albumen print, height 115 mm x width 100 mm, Christ before Pontius Pilate (Matthew 27:11-26, Mark 15:2-15, Luke 23:2-7, 23:13-25, John 18:28 - 19:16)., A seated person wearing light-colored draped clothing occupies the center of the image, shown from the torso up with folded arms and hands held in front; the person's facial expression appears focused and their hair is short and dark. The clothing has visible folds and shading, creating a textured effect across the shoulders and lap. A darker vertical background panel with carved or raised decorative elements sits behind the person to one side, contrasting with a lighter area on the opposite side. The overall image has a muted, monochromatic tone with areas of shadow and highlights that emphasize the contours of the figure and fabric.

alb30851603 Photo reproduction of two anatomical drawings of insufficient blood flow in an eye and a retina, reproduction, page, photomechanical print, inscription: 'Fig. 51. Ischemia brusque de la rétine par épanchement sanguine intravaginal Fig. 52. Rétinite albuminurique', after drawing by anonymous, c. 1871 - in or before 1891, paper, collotype, photoprint, height 174 mm x width 105 mm, eyes, anatomy (non-medical)., A vertically stacked pair of circular grayscale illustrations set against dark square backgrounds, each showing a central pale circular area with branching dark vessel-like lines radiating outward; the upper circle contains a cluster of small bright dots grouped to one side and a bright circular disc intersected by branching lines, while the lower circle shows a knot-like central convergence of branches with a radial starburst pattern off to one side and several diffuse pale patches scattered across the surface.

alb30851606 Photo reproduction of a print, depicting a wooden printing plate, photograph, reproduction, page, number: '8', photographer: B. Erdmann, Mainz, after print by anonymous, c. 1867 - in or before 1872, after print by, Rhineland-Palatinate, paper, albumen print, albumendruk, height 56 mm x width 216 mm, printing press., A tall rectangular wooden block with visible grain patterns stands vertically with a smaller rectangular peg projecting from its top and bottom; the wood texture shows knots and concentric lines, and there is a roughly circular hole or indentation on one face, while one long face has a series of carved or embossed shapes; the image has a narrow pale border and a muted, aged background.

alb30852888 Le Duc d'Alençon, Portrait of Frans Hercules van Anjou, print, printer (person): veuve Delpech (Naudet), Paris, in or after 1818 - in or before 1842, veuve Delpech (Naudet), printmaker, printer (person), paper, lithography, height 271 mm x width 184 mm, Person, French Hercules van Anjou, historical persons., A black and white engraved portrait of a man shown from the chest up wearing ornate historical clothing, including a high ruffled collar and a richly patterned coat with layered trim and decorative elements, a chain or necklace over his chest, and a soft beret-style hat topped with a plume; the man has short hair, a trimmed mustache and goatee, and a composed facial expression, set against a plain, lightly speckled background with faint aged paper texture and a large flowing signature-like flourish below.

alb30852899 Three unknown portraits, print, printmaker: attributed to Jean Baptiste Pierre Michiels, 1831 - 1890, Attributed to, paper, chine collé, etching, etching on chine collé, height 127 mm x width 193 mm, historical persons, adult woman, adult man, monk(s), friar(s)., A horizontal engraving showing three bust-length portraits spaced across the image: on the left, a clean-shaven man with a mustache and short wavy hair wearing a dark textured jacket and a bow at his collar; in the center, a bearded man with a thick long beard and short hair wearing a heavy coat with a high collar; on the right, a woman with her hair pulled back into a bun wearing a dark dress with a high neckline and a pendant at her throat.

alb30852876 A rectangular woodcut scene bordered by a thin frame shows a rocky landscape with a large gnarled tree occupying the center, its trunk and branches spreading upward and leaves at the top; to the left a building with an arched doorway contains a group of standing figures watching and two figures near the entrance, while below and to the right a group of seated and standing figures surround a recumbent figure being handled by a man bending over a rectangular stone or coffin; the image is rendered in fine dark lines and crosshatching with areas of light paper showing through, and the whole woodcut sits above a section of printed text.

alb30852892 Group of figures giving money to beggars upon entering the cathedral in Antwerp, print, mark: 'Antwerpsche Etsers 1880', printmaker: Henri François Schaefels, 1863, paper, etching, retroussage, height 110 mm x width 195 mm, going to church, giving alms or other charity, eg: handing out food, beggar, parts of church exterior and annexes: portal, Antwerp, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal (Antwerp)., A crowded scene rendered in sepia tones shows a group of people clustered in front of a building entrance, many wearing long flowing garments and head coverings typical of historical dress; several figures are facing toward the doorway while others look inward, and a few lean on canes. On the right, a seated woman in a hooded cloak holds a staff beside a small dog, while another standing woman near the doorway appears to hold something at her side. The central area is filled with men and women in layered coats and dresses, some with hats and veils, and a child stands among them. Architectural details frame the scene, including ornate carved elements and columns around the doorway, and the overall image is composed of dense, fine line work creating textured shadows and contours.

alb30852829 Goat Carriage, Central Park, NY, USA, Carriage with goats in Central Park, New York, stereograph, number: '16', 1879 - 1910, photographer, North America, paper, pasteboard, baryta paper, daylight gelatin silver print, height 89 mm x width 178 mm, passenger carriage., A faded sepia scene shows a park bandstand with a domed roof and decorative railing partly obscured by tree branches; in front of it a small open carriage pulled by a pair of ponies stands on a paved area with a driver seated at the reins and a few adults nearby, some standing and some seated in the carriage wearing hats and coats; large trees rise behind and beside the bandstand, and a couple of indistinct figures are visible in the background near benches.

alb30852898 Interior with man on the edge of his bed, print, printmaker: Corneille Seghers, 1824 - 1869, paper, chine collé, etching, intaglio printmaking technique, height 162 mm x width 104 mm, bedroom, prayer at going to bed, or at getting up., An etched scene in muted brown tones shows a bearded man seated on the edge of a simple bed, head slightly bowed and hands clasped, wearing loose clothing and a cap. A draped canopy hangs over the bed and a pillow or blanket rests beside him. A small jug sits on the floor near the bed and a cane or staff lies on the floor nearby. A high window with visible panes is set into the wall to the left, and a recessed shelf with a small bottle is visible behind the man. The room has rough walls and a tiled floor, with crosshatched shading and dense linework throughout.

alb30852872 Portrait of Johann VI von Anhalt-Zerbst, print, printmaker: Christian Romstet, after design by Simon Heusslin, writer (clerical worker): Johann Frentzel, 1665 - 1721, writer (clerical worker), paper, engraving, gravure, height 283 mm x width 176 mm, Person, Johann VI von Anhalt-Zerbst, historical persons, flowers, armor, container of stone: stone vase, Abstract Ideas and Concepts (+ emblematical representation of concept)., A detailed engraved portrait of a man shown from the chest up within an ornate oval frame, wearing armor and a decorative cloth draped over one shoulder and tied at the neck, with curly hair, a mustache, and a composed expression; the oval is surrounded by floral decorations, decorative vases, and sculpted motifs, with a large decorative scroll above and a draped cloth below, all rendered in fine line work and shading on a textured background.

alb30852831 Street in Istanbul, print, View of a street in Istanbul. Several figures are walking on the street., printmaker: Marius Bauer, Netherlands, 1885 - 1925, paper, etching, drypoint, height 172 mm x width 106 mm, street, Istanbul., A tall narrow scene rendered in fine dark lines on a light background showing a vertical street or alley flanked by high buildings and dense foliage, with a tall building face visible in the center featuring a few small window openings and textured wall marks; the foreground shows a group of figures in flowing garments, some clustered and some moving, with one prominent robed figure seen from behind holding a smaller figure's hand, surrounded by various seated and standing people; arched passageways and layered rooftops appear above the crowd, while tall grasses and leaning trees frame both sides, and sketchy linear marks render shadows, ground texture, and additional indistinct figures and objects throughout the composition.

alb30852865 Portrait of a woman, album page, photograph, cabinet photograph, This photo is part of an album., inscription: 'Alexander Möhlen. Court Photographer Hanover, Inh. A. Möhlen & O. Zurkirchen', photographer: Alexander Möhlen, Hanover, 1890 - 1920, Lower Saxony, paper, pasteboard, daylight collodion silver print, height 83 mm x width 53 mm, historical persons - BB - woman., A head-and-shoulders portrait of a person with short wavy hair styled away from the face, wearing a high-collared garment with textured fabric and decorative trim along the neckline, and a small rounded pendant on a short chain at the throat; the background is plain and softly shaded, the lighting is even, and the image has a sepia tone with some visible surface marks and scratches.

alb30852834 Portrait of Johann Dryander, Joannes Dryander Med Anatomicus & Mathematic., Series of portraits of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century scholars, print, printmaker: Robert Boissard, France, 1597 - 1599, paper, engraving, height 142 mm x width 107 mm, Person, Johann Dryander, historical persons, trees: oak., A black and white engraved portrait of an older man shown from the waist up wearing a wide, flat hat and a long, wavy beard, with a serious facial expression and wide eyes. He is dressed in layered, ornate robes with patterned sleeves and a heavy overgarment fastened at the chest, and he holds a rolled object in one hand and a thin plant stem with a leaf in the other. The figure is set within an arched architectural frame decorated with floral scrollwork, and two fluted columns appear on either side behind him. Fine parallel hatching fills the background and shading across the clothing and face, and a flat surface in front of him displays a small cylindrical object and a sheet with handwriting.

alb30852851 View of Voorschoten (Middelharnis), 1640, Voorschoote 1640, print, book illustration, Indicated on the print as a view of Voorschoten around 1640. However, the church of Voorschooten never had an onion-shaped protrusion on the spire. Depicted is a view of Middelharnis., printmaker: Abraham Rademaker, Amsterdam, 1725 - 1803, paper, etching, engraving, height 81 mm x width 112 mm, riding a horse, ass, or mule, rider, horseman, farmers - AA - female farmer, farmer's wife, prospect of village, silhouette of village, church (exterior), cow, Voorschoten., A wide landscape shows a distant village with a tall tower rising above clustered low buildings and trees, rendered in fine linework. In the foreground a flat expanse of land meets a body of water with textured ripples. Several slender trees with leafy canopies stand near the middle ground on the right, their trunks visible against the sky. A few small human figures are scattered across the scene, including a pair tending a horse near the center and another person with an animal toward the left. Livestock appear near the water's edge and a couple of small structures or fences are placed on the land. The sky is filled with horizontal hatch marks suggesting clouds, and the whole image is composed in monochrome etching style with delicate crosshatching and stippling.

alb30852825 Mercury, Personifications of the Seven Planets Surrounded by Clouds, print, number: '56', printmaker: Virgilius Solis, Nuremberg, 1524 - 1562, Bavaria, paper, engraving, etching, height 85 mm x width 61 mm, (story of) Mercury (Hermes), clouds., A figure wearing a winged helmet and ornate armor stands among swirling clouds, holding a long staff topped with a winged object entwined with a ribbon, with a flowing cloak and a decorative apron showing a stylized face; a cherubic figure appears near the figure's head among the clouds, and below the clouds there is a landscape with clustered trees and buildings.

alb30852833 Portrait of Francis I of Valois-Angoulême, King of France, print, book illustration, number: '158', printmaker: Jost Amman, publisher: Johann Bussemacher, Nuremberg, 1598, Bavaria, paper, etching, intaglio printmaking technique, etching with plate tone, text in letterpress on recto and verso, height 117 mm x width 79 mm, Person, Francis I of Valois-Angoulême (King of France), historical persons, ruler, sovereign, scrollwork, strapwork, ornament., A vertically oriented printed page showing an ornate engraved portrait medallion of a man wearing a feathered hat and decorative clothing set within a large circular frame, surrounded by intricate scrollwork and decorative motifs. Below the medallion is an engraved rectangular scene depicting a dynamic battle with mounted figures, fallen figures, and landscape elements, all framed by ornamental scrolls, carved masks, and drapery. The page edges show faint impressions of text on the reverse and dense printed blocks of text above and below the central illustrations. The overall palette is monochrome with fine engraved linework and shading.

alb30852894 Portrait of Paul Carl Hertel, print, Numbered bottom center: No. 100., printmaker: Christoph Wilhelm Bock, Nuremberg, 1800, Bavaria, paper, engraving, etching, stippling, height 152 mm x width 94 mm, Person, Paul Carl Hertel, historical persons., An engraved oval portrait of a man in profile facing right set against a dark stippled background, showing his head with short, wavy hair tied at the back and detailed facial features, dressed in a high-collared coat and cravat rendered with fine linework; the oval sits within concentric border lines on a textured off-white paper with faint age marks around the edges.

alb30852882 Bacchus, Jack of Spades, Deck of mythological representations, Jeu des fables, print, playing card, Playing card with a representation of Bacchus with a panther in a landscape. Text and spades in the lower margin., printmaker: Stefano della Bella, France, publisher: Henry le Gras, Paris, grantor of privilege: French Crown, 1620 - 1664, paper, etching, height 88 mm x width 55 mm, (story of) Bacchus (Dionysus), Liber, beasts of prey, predatory animals: panther., A black and white engraved scene showing a standing male figure draped in a shaggy garment and wearing a wreath on his head, walking barefoot and holding something near his mouth with one hand while the other arm hangs by his side; beside and slightly behind him is a large feline-like animal with a long tail, shown in profile and walking in the same direction; to the left is a tall ornate vase or urn partially obscured by hanging foliage from a nearby branch, and to the right a distant landscape with a low horizon and a few clouds; the image is bordered and the lower portion contains a block of decorative script and a small spade-shaped emblem, all rendered in fine line engraving.

alb30852895 Warship, print, album page, book illustration, Print is part of an album., after design by Hans Weiditz (II), 1514 - 1532, printmaker, paper, woodcut, letterpress printing, woodcut with text in letterpress on verso, pasted onto album page, height 100 mm x width 155 mm, war (+ sailing-ships)., A woodcut-style scene showing a large ship with tall masts and rigging surrounded by stylized clouds and waves, with a group of people crowded on the deck and leaning over the railings; nearby are a few buildings with exposed roof frames and arched openings, a leaning tower-like structure, and ornate architectural details; the sky is filled with swirling clouds and a partially visible smaller vessel, and decorative carved elements and flowing lines fill the composition.

alb30852857 Intellect, Attributes of the Soul, print, Personification of the intellect (Intellectus) as a woman with a scepter and a burning crown. At her feet an eagle., printmaker: Raffaello Schiaminossi, Italy, 1605, paper, etching, intaglio printmaking technique, etching with plate tone, proof print, height 153 mm x width 105 mm, predatory birds: eagle, 'Intellectus', 'Intelligentia', Understanding, one of the seven gifts of the Holy Ghost., A standing robed figure wearing a tall ornamental crown and a flowing cloak holds a slender rod aloft in one hand and gathers the drapery with the other, hair falling in curls around the face and a calm expression visible; the figure's garments show detailed shading and folds, and a few small plants with clustered leaves appear near the right edge. At the figure's feet a large bird with outstretched wings faces left on a textured ground, and the background contains horizontal line work suggesting a sky with some light cloudlike marks.

alb30852827 View of a flock of sheep on a meadow, page, photomechanical print, monogram: 'MR, &Co', photographer: Léonard Misonne, cliché maker: Meisenbach, Riffarth & Cie. (possibly), Berlin, c. 1893 - in or before 1898, paper, autotypie, height 86 mm x width 107 mm, meadow, pasture, sheep., A wide landscape scene showing a flock of sheep grazing in a grassy field, with their rounded bodies and heads lowered across the foreground and middle ground; the sky above is expansive with soft, diffuse clouds and a muted tonal gradient, and the image has a grainy, monochromatic appearance with a thin border framing the scene.

alb30852828 Portrait of Johann Heinrich Bernhard Dräseke, print, printmaker: Friedrich Wilhelm Bollinger, Berlin, after painting by Georg Friedrich Adolf Schöner, c. 1800 - 1825, paper, stippelwerk, height 168 mm x width 104 mm, Person, Johann Heinrich Bernhard Dräseke, historical persons., An oval vignette portrait of a middle-aged man shown from the chest up, rendered in fine dot shading on a light textured background; he has short, wavy hair, a composed facial expression with slightly upturned lips, and clear eyes looking slightly to the side; he wears a dark coat with a high collar over a lighter cravat tied at the neck, and the vignette is surrounded by a clean margin of pale paper with faint spots and small marks.

alb30852869 Stony brook, View of Stony Brook in Norfolk, Massachusetts, photograph, page, photographer: Thomas R. Lewis, Norfolk (Massachusetts), c. 1874 - in or before 1879, North America, paper, albumen print, height 66 mm x width 90 mm, brook, rock-formations., A sepia-toned scene of a rocky stream flowing through a wooded area, with a group of large boulders and smaller stones scattered along the water's edge and within the brook, several trees with visible trunks and branches rising on both sides of the water, dense foliage and leafy canopy filling much of the upper area, and textured rock faces and mossy surfaces creating an uneven, natural foreground.

alb30852897 A vertical sheet of aged paper with dark cursive ink marks arranged across the upper and middle areas, showing several lines of flowing handwritten strokes and loops in a consistent dark tone, with larger looping marks near the top and a denser cluster of handwriting in the central portion, followed by a signature-like grouping of heavier strokes near the lower middle; the paper has a warm off-white color with subtle texture and a faint horizontal crease across the middle, and the bottom portion of the page is largely blank.

alb30852866 Portrait of Georg Volland, print, printmaker: Heinrich Ulrich, Nuremberg, writer (clerical worker): Monogrammist MGS, 1631 - 1671, writer (clerical worker), Bavaria, paper, engraving, height 159 mm x width 100 mm, Person, Georg Volland, historical persons, gloves, mittens, botanizing., A monochrome engraved portrait of an older man shown from the waist up, seated within an arched frame; he has closely cropped hair, a long full beard, and a high, ruffled collar. He wears a dark garment with padded shoulders and rests one hand on an open book that contains botanical drawings while the other hand holds a flower. The background features dense line shading and decorative corner motifs, and a decorative cartouche with flowing borders occupies the lower portion of the image.

alb30852880 Two men in conversation, print, album page, book illustration, Print is part of an album., after design by Hans Weiditz (II), 1514 - 1532, printmaker, paper, woodcut, letterpress printing, woodcut with text in letterpress on verso, pasted onto album page, height 98 mm x width 155 mm, meeting, quarrel, argument., A black and white woodcut scene showing two men facing each other in an architectural setting with a pair of fluted columns between them; the man on the left wears layered, pleated clothing and a short cape, has a sword at his side, and is stepping forward with one hand raised, while the man on the right wears a long fur-trimmed robe and a fur hat, has a long beard, and extends one hand toward the other; behind the right-hand figure a small landscape with rolling hills, a building, and trees is visible, and decorative molding appears above the columns.

alb30852874 Sixteen medals with decorated frames, eight of which are blank, Medals in decorated frames, print, Numbered at the top: 36., printmaker: Simon de la Boissière, France, 1647 - 1682, paper, etching, height 395 mm x width 290 mm, medal (considered as a piece of sculpture, regardless of its specific function)., A patterned sheet showing a repeating grid of ornate circular medallions set against a background of fine horizontal lines, with the top rows containing several medallions that feature detailed engraved portraits, figures, animals, and symbolic devices inside decorative frames, and the lower rows containing empty circular medallions with ornate scroll-like supports beneath each circle; the decorative frames include laurel wreaths and ribbon-like elements, and the engraved medallions show profiles and frontal faces, a chariot with horses, crowned figures wearing robes and crowns, and various standing figures and symbols, all rendered in a monochrome, finely hatched engraving style.

alb30852854 Man with hat, print, printmaker: Emile Sacré, 1854 - 1882, paper, etching, intaglio printmaking technique, height 136 mm x width 95 mm, adult man, head-gear: hat, beard., A detailed pen-and-ink style portrait of a bearded man shown from the chest upward, with shoulder-length hair, mustache, and beard, wearing a cloak or draped garment tied at the neck and holding or resting behind a wide-brimmed hat; the background is filled with dense cross-hatching and short strokes, and the image uses fine lines and shading to define facial features, hair, clothing folds, and the hat.

alb30852858 Winter landscape, page, photomechanical print, monogram: 'BX', inscription: 'Photographische Mitteilungen XL', photographer: S. Urff, Hanau (possibly), cliché maker: unknown, c. 1898 - in or before 1903, Hessen, paper, autotypie, height 77 mm x width 90 mm, landscapes, snow., A grayscale landscape showing a snowy field with patches of exposed ground and a narrow meandering stream in the foreground, a group of bare deciduous trees near the center-right with intricate branching, a distant dark treeline forming a horizontal band across the middle of the image, and an overcast sky occupying the upper portion.

alb30852856 May, Months of the year, print, book illustration, Four figures in a boat sailing on the water. In the water two figures with bare torsos. Top left a twin., Netherlands, printmaker: Dirck de Bray, 1600 - 1699, paper, woodcut, letterpress printing, woodcut and text in letterpress in red and black, height 33 mm x width 85 mm, ships (in general), May and its 'labours' (+ with Gemini (May))., A horizontal rectangular woodcut scene shows a small boat with a group of people seated inside, one holding a large cup-like object, another wearing a hat, and a person standing or leaning at the boat's stern. The boat floats on stylized wavy water with a reclining nude figure in the foreground partially submerged and a serpentine form near her. In the background a low horizon and a radiating sun are visible, with cloud shapes above and a shield-like emblem at the upper left corner. The image is rendered in dark ink lines on aged, textured paper with visible grain and small spots.

alb30852863 Vignette with Harmony, Permulceo et Stimulo, print, The personified Harmony sits on a cloud and plays a lyre. The representation is enclosed in an ornamental frame decorated with musical instruments and sheet music., printmaker: Jan Punt, Amsterdam, 1744, paper, etching, engraving, etching and engraving, height 88 mm x width 77 mm, musical instruments, group of musical instruments, lyre, cithara, psaltery, Harmony, Regularity., A detailed black and white engraving shows a seated female figure on a voluminous cloud, draped in flowing garments with one arm holding a small harp and the other resting across her torso; her hair is styled up and her expression is calm. Surrounding her are ornate scrolling acanthus-like decorations framing the scene and additional clouds behind her, with rays of light descending from above. At the top center a collection of musical instruments and a ribbon cluster is depicted, and the lower portion includes more decorative scrollwork and a sweeping ribbon element. The image is rendered with fine lines, crosshatching, and stippling, creating texture and shading throughout.

alb30852860 Portrait of Johann Wilhelm von der Pfalz, print, printmaker: Martin Bernigeroth (possibly), Leipzig, 1690 - 1733, Saxony, paper, engraving, height 144 mm x width 88 mm, Person, Johann Wilhelm von der Pfalz, historical persons, armor, mantle, gown, dress (symbol of sovereignty)., An engraved portrait of a person with long, curly hair wearing ornate clothing and a draped cloak, shown from the torso up and seated against a textured backdrop, the figure's face looking forward with a neutral expression, one hand resting on a wide-brimmed hat held at the side while the other touches the cloak, with detailed patterns and shading throughout the garments and background.

alb30852884 Portrait of Johannes Meisner, print, printmaker: Christian Romstet, after drawing by Johann Caspar Hoeckner, 1665 - 1721, paper, engraving, gravure, height 272 mm x width 178 mm, Person, Johannes Meisner, historical persons, theologian, Fame, 'Fama', 'Fama buona', 'Fama chiara' (Ripa), book, insignia and symbols of sovereignty (crown, diadem, sceptre, orb, seal, standard, cloak, pectoral), Abstract Ideas and Concepts (+ emblematical representation of concept)., An engraved portrait shows a long-haired man in clerical robes holding an open book with one hand and another closed book with the other, framed within an ornate oval wreath. The wreath is supported by two decorated columns entwined with foliage and floral motifs, each column topped by a small cherub-like putto reclining on a rounded cushion and blowing a long trumpet toward the center. Above the wreath sits a decorative cartouche flanked by scrollwork and a small cherubic head, while below the wreath a ribbon-like banner and another cherubic head appear amid ornamental detailing. Flanking the central figure are oval medallions with small scenes, decorative masks, and acanthus leaves, and at the very bottom a large framed panel appears surrounded by more scrollwork and two small figures set into the lower corners. The overall image is highly detailed with fine line engraving, intricate shading, and symmetrical classical ornamentation.

alb30852890 Letter to Frans Buffa en Zonen, letter, Letter dated December 1875 in later hand., writer (clerical worker): William Unger, 1847 - 1932, writer (clerical worker), materials by function, paper, ink, writing (processes), pen, height 425 mm x width 425 mm, Person, Buffa en Zonen, Frans, printed matter., A vertically oriented aged paper sheet with a light beige background covered by flowing dark ink cursive writing arranged in horizontal lines, showing a few broad sweeping strokes and elegant loops, with ink saturation varying across strokes and some faint smudging; the paper shows subtle discoloration and faint creases, and the handwritten lines fill most of the visible area leaving narrow margins at the sides and a wider margin at the top and bottom.

alb30852864 Annunciation in a scrollwork frame, print, number: '86', printmaker: Virgilius Solis, Nuremberg, 1568, Bavaria, paper, engraving, height 77 mm x width 57 mm, the Annunciation: Mary sitting - AA - Mary to the left, the angel to the right, scrollwork, strapwork, ornament., A framed black and white engraving shows a seated robed figure on the left looking upward toward a winged angelic figure on the right who leans forward from a cluster of clouds, holding a curved object and a sprig. Above them a bird with radiating lines hovers within the clouds. The seated figure rests an arm on a box-like support and the drapery of the robe is heavily folded. In the foreground to the right a decorative vase with flowing foliage stands on a tiled floor. The scene is set within an ornate border featuring scrollwork, floral motifs, a small human head ornament at the top, and hanging tassel-like decorations along the right edge.

alb30852832 Letter to Jan Veth, letter, writer (clerical worker): Albert Verwey, Amsterdam, 1886-10-02, writer (clerical worker), materials by function, paper, ink, writing (processes), pen, height 425 mm x width 425 mm, Person, Jan Veth, money., A sheet of aged paper with dark ink handwriting across it, showing a flowing cursive style and varying pen pressure that creates thicker and thinner strokes, with a few darker smudges and spots of discoloration on the paper, and the writing arranged in several horizontal lines that slope slightly, leaving a wider blank margin at the left and a smaller margin at the top and bottom.

alb30852859 Woman with barrel in a stable with two cows, print, On verso a portion of a table with figures and part of a legend in French., printmaker: Jan Stobbaerts, 1848 - 1879, paper, etching, intaglio printmaking technique, letterpress printing, etching with plate tone with text in letterpress on verso, height 109 mm x width 130 mm, adult woman, cow, stall, stable, wooden container: barrel, cask, bucket., A sketch-like scene rendered in brown tones shows the interior of a rustic structure with wooden beams and a lofted platform; a woman in a simple dress and headscarf leans forward while holding a large woven basket, several animals with shaggy coats occupy the foreground and middle ground near her, and a bucket with a handle rests on the floor along with scattered pieces of wood and straw; light enters from a wide opening revealing an exterior landscape with indistinct vertical forms and rough ground, and various architectural elements and crosshatched textures fill the space.

alb30852823 Leaves of three species of stripe fern, Asplenium Septentrionale. Asplenium Alternifolium. Asplenium Ruta-Muraria, photograph, page, inscription: 'Plate IV. Three-fourths natural size.', photographer: Sydney Courtauld, England, c. 1867 - in or before 1877, paper, albumen print, height 119 mm x width 85 mm, ferns., A pale rectangular sheet with a few pressed plant specimens arranged across it, including a cluster with a fibrous root and branching stems topped with small rounded leaves, another similar cluster with delicate stems and tiny elongated leaves, and a slender stem with narrow leaves, all rendered in muted brown tones against a light background.

alb30852883 View of a boat near Salhouse Broad, In Salhouse dyke (after dinner), page, photomechanical print, photographer: John Payne Jennings, Norfolk Broads, cliché maker: Permanent Photo Printing Works, Ashtead, Surrey, c. 1886 - in or before 1891, paper, collotype, photoprint, height 80 mm x width 117 mm, sailing-ship, sailing-boat, landscapes with waters, waterscapes, seascapes (in the temperate zone)., A riverside scene showing a moored wooden boat alongside a bank with a large mound of hay, tall grasses in the foreground by the water, a group of trees forming a dense backdrop, and a few waterfowl floating near the reeds.

alb30852826 Mary and Child in an oval, print, printmaker, after print by, Italy, Guido Reni, paper, etching, height 120 mm x width 151 mm, Mary with the Christ-child., A detailed pen-and-ink drawing shows a seated woman cradling an infant in her arms within a circular frame; the woman wears draped, flowing garments and a head covering, her head tilted downward toward the child, and the infant rests against her chest with limbs relaxed. The composition emphasizes fine linear hatching and cross-hatching to indicate folds in the fabric and shading around the figures, with the circular border enclosing them and a plain, lightly textured background surrounding the scene.

alb30852893 People of the Hopi people in front of houses in Oraibi, Från en gata i Moki-byn Oraibe, page, photomechanical print, number: 'XVII.', inscription: 'G. Nordenskiöld: Klippboningar.', photographer: Gustaf Nordenskiöld (possibly), Oraibi, cliché maker: Angerer & Göschl, C., Vienna, c. 1891 - in or before 1893, North America, Lower Austria, Arizona, paper, autotypie, height 190 mm x width 241 mm, Asiatic races and peoples: Indians, original inhabitants of North America., A grayscale image of a rocky cliffside leading out to a plateau where a cluster of stone structures sits; the foreground shows weathered, layered rock formations with deep crevices and irregular blocks, and the middle ground features several rectangular and angular building shapes closely grouped together with flat tops and rough surfaces; the background is a pale, textured sky above a faint, calm horizon of water.

alb30852868 Ocyrhoe is turned into a horse, Ocyroe vaticinata in equam, Metamorphoses of Ovid, Metamorphoseon sive transformationum, print, Series number, 17, 150, Ocyrhoe, the daughter of Chiron, is turned into a horse, after having predicted what the future of Asclepius and her father will be. Title in Latin in the lower margin., printmaker: Antonio Tempesta, Italy, publisher: Pieter de Jode (I), Antwerp, 1606, paper, etching, height 104 mm x width 117 mm, Ocyroe changed into a mare: when she is foretelling the fates of her father Chiron and the young Aesculapius, Ocyroe is changed into a mare (Ovid, Metamorphoses II 657)., A monochrome engraved scene shows a bearded man facing a centaur-like figure with long flowing hair; the man wears a draped cloak and tunic and holds a bow strapped over his shoulder, while the half-human, half-horse figure raises both hands with palms outward. They stand on a textured ground with horizontal lines suggesting a shoreline or plain, and a few trees with detailed leaves frame the right side of the image. In the background a small building with a tower sits on a distant rise beneath a sky filled with sweeping, linear cloud patterns.

alb30853657 Portrait of Christoph von Schmid, print, printmaker: Carl Mayer, Nuremberg, after drawing by Friedrich Butziger, publisher: Georg Josef Manz, Regensburg, 1835 - 1868, Bavaria, paper, steel engraving, height 185 mm x width 110 mm, Person, Christoph von Schmid, historical persons, knighthood order., A monochrome engraved portrait of a person shown from the chest up wearing a dark high-collared garment and a decorative medal pinned at the chest; the person has light-colored wavy hair, a calm neutral facial expression, and is resting one hand on a curved armrest; a textured shaded background surrounds the head and shoulders and the image sits on a pale paper with some spotted discoloration.

alb30852861 Landscape with two men and a dog near a farm, print, printmaker: Johann Caspar Ulinger, Switzerland (possibly), 1713 - 1768, paper, etching, height 141 mm x width 128 mm, dog, landscape with bridge, viaduct or aqueduct, farm or solitary house in landscape, city-view, and landscape with man-made constructions, 'en route', traveller on the way., A sepia-toned landscape engraving showing a river valley with rolling hills and distant mountains, a few birds flying in a sky filled with wispy clouds, a couple of trees with detailed foliage on a slope, two standing figures viewed from behind near the water with a small dog by them, a rustic building with a sloped roof partially obscured by a larger tree, a wooden fence and a path leading toward the structure, and a small waterfall flowing into a stream in the foreground.

alb30853638 Portrait of an unknown woman in Chinese costume, Chinese lady, print, printmaker: Richard Purcell, after design by Allan Ramsay, publisher: Robert Sayer, London, 1745 - 1794, paper, mezzotint, etching, height 152 mm x width 112 mm, historical persons, Chinese (+ costume)., A portrait of a woman shown from the chest up, wearing a draped headscarf and a layered garment with a folded collar and a beaded necklace peeking above the neckline, her face rendered with soft shading and a calm expression, framed by a dark oval background and surrounded by flowing fabric folds and textured details on the bodice.

alb30853616 Preaching by John Hus, ca. 1400-1415, print, Allegorical representation of a sermon by John Hus, ca. 1400-1415. Among the listeners are the Pope and other ecclesiastical and secular leaders, but also a simple man and woman., 1620 - 1750, printmaker, paper, etching, height 117 mm x width 110 mm, Protestantism), preaching (in general), Period, 1400 - 1415., A group of people dressed in historical robes and headwear stand closely together within a bordered rectangular frame, with a bearded man elevated behind a lectern on the left gesturing outward with one hand and holding a book with the other; several figures wear tall mitre-like hats and cloaks, while others wear crowns, wide-brimmed hats, or hoods, and one bearded man on the right carries a long pole across his shoulder; the scene is rendered in fine parallel and cross-hatched lines with a cloudy sky in the background and draped fabric at the figures' feet.

alb30853614 Hunting deer, Chasses a différents animaux, Hunting scenes, print, printmaker: Etienne Delaune, France, grantor of privilege: French Crown, 1528 - 1583, paper, engraving, stippling, height 68 mm x width 222 mm, stag-hunting, hunters hunting (NB: In 1988-1990 this notation denoted the concept of 43C11421 'hunters resting during the hunt'), hunting dogs, hoofed animals: stag., A wide, detailed black-and-white engraving shows a hunting scene with several mounted and foot hunters wearing period clothing and helmets, some blowing horns and brandishing spears or leashes, while a group of hounds surrounds and attacks a pair of large animals at the center. On the left, a rider on a rearing horse leans forward with a raised spear and a helper behind holding a horn, and several dogs run alongside. In the middle, a hunter leans over and grapples with one of the animals as dogs bite and crowd around the struggling creatures. On the right, another hunter walks forward holding leashes attached to two dogs and raises a horn to his mouth, with additional riders and dogs visible in the background. The landscape includes clumps of trees, rolling hills, a distant village with domed and gabled buildings, and textured ground with rocks and foliage. Fine lines and crosshatching create shading and detail across the figures, animals, and terrain.

alb30853659 Title vignette with crowned skull and monkeys, print, book illustration (design), printmaker: Bernard Willem Wierink, c. 1910, paper, relief printing, engraving in red, proof, height 123 mm x width 171 mm, monkeys, apes, (human) skull, fable of Reynard the Fox., A stylized illustration in two tones showing a crowned skull with a grin centered at the top, flanked by a pair of seated monkeys facing inward, each with detailed fur lines and expressive faces; decorative floral and scroll motifs form a cross-shaped frame beneath them, with ornate corner pieces and a hanging ornamental element below, all rendered in a textured, monochromatic palette.

alb30853696 Le Matin, Statue of Aurora, print, printmaker: Louis Surugue, after sculpture by Gaspard Marsy (II), publisher: Bernard Picart, grantor of privilege: Louis XV of France, France, 1709, Gaspard Marsy (II), Louis sculpture by, provider of privilege, paper, etching, engraving, height 175 mm x width 105 mm, personification of the morning, 'Aurora'., A detailed engraved depiction of a classical female figure standing on a rectangular plinth, draped in flowing robes that gather and fold around her body; she holds a long slender staff with a decorative tip in one hand and a draped cloth in the other, and wears a headpiece from which radiating lines suggest a bright halo; the figure stands barefoot with one foot slightly forward, and a sculpted bird-like form appears near her lower garments; the background shows finely hatched tonal lines with a few darker blotches and lighter rays, and the overall image has aged paper discoloration and spotting.

alb30853646 Portrait of Christoph von Schmid, print, printmaker: Carl Mayer, Nuremberg, after drawing by Friedrich Butziger, publisher: Georg Josef Manz, Regensburg, 1835 - 1868, printer (person), Bavaria, paper, steel engraving, height 195 mm x width 122 mm, Person, Christoph von Schmid, historical persons, knighthood order., A monochrome engraved portrait of an older person with light, wavy hair, visible forehead lines, and a neutral expression, seated and turned slightly toward the viewer; they wear a dark high-collared garment with layered folds and a decorative medallion pinned at the chest, and one hand rests on a curved armrest while the other is tucked into the garment; a textured stippled background forms a cloud-like halo around the figure, and the image is centered on a large pale sheet with wide margins.

alb30853643 Portrait of Johann Georg Eck, print, printmaker: Friedrich Wilhelm Bollinger, Berlin, 1799, paper, stippelwerk, height 176 mm x width 103 mm, Person, Johann Georg Eck, historical persons., An oval stippled portrait of a man shown in profile facing right, rendered in fine dot work on aged beige paper, with powdered hair tied back and curled at the sides, wearing a high-collared coat and cravat, the oval area densely stippled and fading into the surrounding paper which shows natural fibers and spotting.

alb30853661 Photo reproduction of a painting by Rosa Bonheur of cattle in a landscape, photograph, reproduction, page, after painting by Rosa Bonheur, c. 1890 - c. 1910, photographer, paper, albumen print, height 93 mm x width 50 mm, river, bovine cattle., A sepia-toned landscape shows a group of cows standing and walking near a shallow body of water with reflections on the surface, a few cows are in the water while others stand on grassy banks; the ground around them is grassy and marshy with low vegetation, and a distant tree and gentle hills appear on the horizon under a wide, pale sky.

alb30853682 Cover for four prints with views of Spa, Quatre Vues de Spa, Four views of Sta, wrapper, text sheet, maker: Émile Alfred Rousseaux, Namur (city), 1827, paper, letterpress printing, text in letterpress on recto, height 306 mm x width 235 mm x height 306 mm x width 460 mm, mineral water, Spa., A worn, brownish paper background with a textured, mottled surface and several areas of darker discoloration, featuring a few large elegant calligraphic flourishes near the top and a bold, shaded block-style ornamental shape below them, with a group of delicate cursive loops and swashes arranged across the middle and lower regions, and faint speckles and tiny spots scattered across the sheet.

alb30853676 Three trees by a pond, print, printmaker: Jerôme Tuyttens (signed by artist), c. 1850 - 1883, paper, etching, drypoint, intaglio printmaking technique, height 191 mm x width 147 mm., A monochrome drawing of a wooded scene showing several tall tree trunks with textured bark in the foreground and midground, with branches and clusters of leaves extending outward. The background shows a lighter sky area with horizontal shading lines and distant silhouettes of more trees and foliage. The ground is covered with grasses, shrubs, and low plants, and there is a darker shaded area suggesting a path or open space beneath the trees. The composition emphasizes vertical tree forms and layered vegetation with fine line work and crosshatching.

alb30853679 A sheet of aged paper with cursive handwriting covering most of the surface, darker ink strokes forming flowing lines and loops, with denser writing toward the center and upper portions and lighter, more faded strokes toward the edges, a faint vertical crease near the middle, and a small darker smudge near the top.

alb30853663 Coat of arms stencil with rider saying goodbye to his wife, Emblemata Saecularia, 1596, print, book illustration, printmaker: Johann Theodor de Bry, Frankfurt am Main, after design by anonymous, publisher: Bry, Johann Theodor and Johann Israel de, Hessen, paper, engraving, gravure, height 90 mm x width 73 mm, armorial bearing, heraldry, riding a horse, ass, or mule, rider, horseman, parting, leave-taking (of lovers)., A finely detailed black and white engraving shows a bearded man in ornate clothing seated on a saddled horse, wearing a feathered hat and a ruffled collar, with layered sleeves and decorative buttons; he holds reins and a staff and a group of ornate belts and pouches hang at his waist. A woman in a long pleated gown and a wrapped head covering faces him, offering a small ornate vessel topped with a plume. The horse displays a flowing mane, decorated bridle and bit, and raised foreleg with a spurred hoof, and a decorative shield-like cartouche with scrollwork appears near the top corner.

alb30853640 Christ comforting Mary, Je vous Consoleray, Vierge fille de Sion, print, printmaker: Etienne Picart, grantor of privilege: French Crown, France, 1642 - 1721, paper, engraving, etching, height 206 mm x width 119 mm, adult Christ with Mary., A detailed monochrome engraving shows a seated woman draped in layered flowing robes and a hood, looking upward with a serene expression while a standing man beside her places a hand on her shoulder and extends his other hand outward; the man has shoulder-length wavy hair, a faint circular halo behind his head, and wears a long draped cloak, with both figures rendered in fine crosshatching and textured lines, their hands and feet visible against a sparsely detailed ground with small plants and rocks.

alb30853683 Vignette with two putti near a globe, print, vignette, Netherlands, 1700 - 1799, printmaker, paper, etching, height 55 mm x width 71 mm, cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti', globe., A detailed line drawing shows two cherubic figures standing close together on a decorative ledge, one slightly behind the other, both with short curly hair and draped cloth around their bodies; the front figure reaches toward a triangular instrument held by the rear figure, and a spherical globe rests beside them on the ledge; radiating lines fill the background, creating a sunburst effect around the figures, while flowing drapery and ornamental scrollwork decorate the base beneath their feet.

alb30853672 Magazine of Female Fashions of London and Paris, No. 15: Paris Head Dresses, fashion print, Four female busts with Parisian hats, ca. 1800, caption: 'Paris head Dresses, printed for R. Phillips, 71 St. Paul's Church Yard', publisher: Richard Phillips, London, 1798 - 1806, Richard Phillips, publisher, paint (coating), ink, materials by function, paper, printing ink, watercolor (paint), etching, hand coloring, hand-coloured, height 213 mm x width 130 mm, fashion plates, head-gear: cap (+ women's clothes), head-gear: hat (+ women's clothes), Period., An off-white sheet with signs of age contains four colored drawings of women from the shoulders up and down to mid-torso, arranged in two rows; the upper left woman is shown from behind and in profile, wearing a red bonnet with a white inner cloth, a white dress with a red yoke, and holding a folding fan, the upper right woman is in profile facing left with a red bonnet trimmed in yellow, a low-cut bodice with red straps and a white dress underneath, and a pendant earring; the lower left woman faces forward with a large blue and black turban-style hat, a white high-waisted dress with blue trim and a brooch at the neckline, and her hands clasped holding a small object, while the lower right woman is in profile facing left wearing a pink bonnet with ribbons and a green jacket trimmed in dark fur over a white dress; the paper shows light brown speckling and minor stains.

alb30853604 Portrait of John B. Smith, John B. Smith, photograph, page, photographer: attributed to William H. Schurch, c. 1868 - in or before 1873, Attributed to, paper, albumen print, height 107 mm x width 87 mm, Smith, historical persons., An oval-framed sepia portrait of an older man showing his head and upper torso, with neatly combed dark hair, a full beard and mustache, light-colored eyes, and a composed facial expression; he wears a dark jacket, a light-colored shirt with a high collar, and a tied neckcloth, and the portrait sits on a rectangular pale background with slight discoloration and visible age marks.

alb30853635 Le Harlequin, Bande der Italienischen Comoedianten, Personages uit de Commedia dell'arte, print, Germany, after design by Jean Antoine Watteau, writer (clerical worker): Plautus, publisher: Christoph Weigel, Nuremberg, 1694 - 1725, Jean Antoine Watteau, Plautus, Christoph Weigel, printmaker, after design by, writer (clerical worker), publisher, Bavaria, paper, etching, height 173 mm x width 116 mm, group of actors, troupe, actors on the stage, types in 'commedia dell'arte'., A person wearing a patterned costume with diamond shapes stands in front of a heavy curtain, one arm raised to touch their head and the other resting on their hip, while one leg is lifted and pointed forward; the figure wears a cap and a mask covering the upper face, and a long stick lies on the floor in front of them; to the right is a wall with decorative panels and architectural detailing, and the floor has visible wood grain lines.

alb30853600 Bayeux Cathedral, West front, photograph, page, photographer: Joseph Cundall, Bayeux, c. 1855 - in or before 1865, paper, albumen print, height 77 mm x width 140 mm, facade (of house or building), parts of church exterior and annexes: portal., A stone cathedral facade with a series of pointed arch doorways framed by layered recessed arches and ornate carved tympanums, flanked by triangular gables each containing circular carved rose window patterns, a central larger pointed arch above a circular decorative opening, tall slender columns and pilasters separating the doorways, a low metal railing curving across the front, weathered stone surfaces with visible texture and shadows, and a paved foreground area in front of the building.

alb30853697 Portrait of Alexander, King of Poland, print, album page, book illustration, Numbered: 39. Print is part of an album., after design by Johann Hogenberg (possibly), publisher: Gottfried von Kempen, Cologne, 1574 - 1594, printmaker, North Rhine-Westphalia, paper, woodcut, height 118 mm x width 88 mm, Person, Alexander (King of Poland), historical persons, king., A monochrome etching of a person shown from the waist up wearing a crown and a fur-lined robe, with shoulder-length wavy hair, a neutral facial expression, and hands held together at the front holding a cord or decoration; background filled with horizontal lines and the figure rendered with fine parallel and cross-hatched strokes.

alb30853639 III., Before reinforcement with sublimation, Sample image, showing a room with desk and chair, page, photomechanical print, c. 1897 - in or before 1902, paper, autotype, height 70 mm x width 50 mm, interior of the house, writing-table, writing-desk., A dimly lit interior scene showing a room with a roll-top desk or similar wooden furniture against a wall, a group of small objects arranged on top of the desk, a framed picture hanging above, a tall bright curtain or drape letting light through on the right, and a few indistinct items and containers on the floor near the desk.

alb30853686 Portrait of Johann Lorenz Bausch, print, printmaker: Jakob von Sandrart, after design by Georg Ehmig (possibly), writer (clerical worker): Elias Schmidt, 1640 - 1708, writer (clerical worker), paper, engraving, gravure, height 182 mm x width 136 mm, Person, Johann Lorenz Bausch, historical persons, flowers, armorial bearing, heraldry, Abstract Ideas and Concepts (+ emblematical representation of concept)., An engraved portrait of a man shown from the waist up inside an oval frame, with shoulder-length wavy hair, a mustache and small pointed beard, wearing a dark cloak over a light garment with a wide flat collar, holding a small cluster of flowers in one hand near his chest; the oval sits on a rectangular pedestal and is surrounded by decorative linework, with a coat of arms in the upper corner and an open book emblem in the opposite corner, all rendered in finely hatched lines and stippling.

alb30853603 Landscape with canal, print, A sailboat on the right., printmaker: Louis Stiel (signed by artist), Netherlands, 1891 - 1937, printer (person), paper, etching, intaglio printmaking technique, etching with plate tone, self-printed, height 78 mm x width 150 mm, canal., A monochrome sketch of a riverside scene with a narrow boat moored along the bank, its tall mast and triangular sail prominent on the right; the water reflects dark crosshatched strokes and runs parallel to a dirt path that curves into the distance, bordered by grassy edges. Several clusters of trees with textured foliage rise along both banks, their shapes rendered with dense linework, and a larger tree stands on the left. The sky is filled with diagonal hatching suggesting clouded or overcast conditions, and the overall composition uses varied line densities to define depth and shadow.

alb30853685 Woman sitting on a crescent moon, All among the pretty stars, page, photomechanical print, photographer: Schweig and Cohl, cliché maker: anonymous, c. 1889 - in or before 1894, paper, autotypie, height 110 mm x width 102 mm, historical persons - BB - woman, waxing moon, ie facing this way: )., A seated woman in a light-colored, ruffled dress leans against a cushioned chair while gazing toward a table lamp with a frilled shade; a large dog rests its head on her lap and she rests one arm on the table where an open book lies, the scene set against a dark patterned backdrop and a patterned floor beneath.

alb30853681 Coastal view with boats near tower, Livre de divers Paisages, Various landscapes, print, Series number, 11, 12, printmaker: Adam Perelle, publisher: Pierre Mariette (I), Paris, 1650 - 1695, paper, etching, height 100 mm x width 180 mm, coast (+ landscape with figures, staffage)., A wide monochrome landscape shows a shoreline scene with a group of sailboats moored near a small harbor and tall cylindrical stone towers rising close to the water. In the foreground on the left, dense trees and bushes with textured foliage frame the scene, while nearer the water a few figures stand on a jetty among the boats with their sails furled. Along the right foreground a group of people gather on the shore, some standing and some seated, with another cluster of figures nearer the water's edge. Distant rocky hills and cliffs stretch across the middle ground, and the sky above contains scattered clouds and several flocks of birds in flight. The overall image is rendered in fine monochrome line work with detailed shading and crosshatching.

alb30853660 Raree show, Children around a peep show in a square, Street scenes, Characteristic sketches of the lower orders, print, The owner of the peep show pulls strings attached to the box; under his arm he carries a trumpet., printmaker: Thomas Rowlandson, publisher: Samuel Leigh, London, 1820, paper, etching, stippling, hand coloring, etching with stippling, hand-colored, height 121 mm x width 68 mm, performance in the open air (pleasure fair), horn, trumpet, cornet, trombone, tuba - CC - out of doors., A street scene showing a group of people gathered tightly around a blue wooden box on a folding stand topped with a decorative golden dome; a man wearing a tricorn hat and a green coat stands to the right holding a string attached to the box and looking upward with his mouth open, while several women and children crowd to the left reaching toward the box, one woman holding a small child and another bending forward with a child at her side; behind them are outlines of half-timbered buildings with windows and rooftops sketched in muted tones.

alb30853698 View of the New Lutheran Church in Amsterdam, The New Lutheran Church, print, book illustration, 1800 - 1850, printmaker, paper, lithography, height 105 mm x width 101 mm, Protestant Churches and denominations, Amsterdam, New Lutheran Church., A detailed pencil drawing of a classical domed building with a rounded main structure, an upper drum with several windows, and a small cupola topped by a weather vane; the façade shows tall rectangular windows and architectural moldings, with a broad entrance and a projecting cornice, flanked by adjoining buildings and a few small trees, and several small human figures on the street in front.

alb30853694 Evangelist with book and scroll, Paintings in the Cappella Buongiovanni, print, printmaker: Carlo Cesio, Italy, after painting by Giovanni Lanfranco, Rome, publisher: Giovanni Giacomo de' Rossi, c. 1632 - c. 1682, Carlo Cesio, Giovanni Lanfranco, Giovanni Giacomo de' Rossi, paper, etching, height 257 mm x width 222 mm, evangelists, usually with books or scrolls (not in biblical context)., A detailed monochrome engraving of an elderly bearded man draped in flowing robes, shown from the waist up within a triangular frame that narrows toward the bottom; he wears a head covering and reclines on billowing cloud-like forms while one arm extends upward holding a rectangular object and the other rests on a rolled or curved element, with intricate crosshatching used to render shadows, folds, and texture throughout the fabric and background.

alb30853680 View of presumably a fort in Italy, photograph, page, Italy, c. 1850 - in or before 1860, photographer, paper, albumen print, height 94 mm x width 66 mm, fortress., A pale photograph of an old stone building with a tall cylindrical tower rising behind it, the building showing a sloped roof, a crenellated parapet on one side, and a row of windows along its facade; an arched entrance and another smaller arched doorway are visible, with a group of small human figures near the entrances; scaffolding and wooden supports are attached to one side of the building; in the foreground a stone bridge or balustrade leads toward a series of arched openings and shadowed vaults beneath, and adjacent buildings with textured, weathered walls frame the scene.

alb30853621 Waltham (Eng.) Abbey Church, Photographic reproduction of a print of a church in Waltham, Great Britain, photograph, reproduction, page, photographer: Thomas R. Lewis, after print by anonymous, c. 1874 - in or before 1879, after print by, paper, albumen print, height 66 mm x width 94 mm, church (exterior), Lincolnshire, Waltham (Lincolnshire)., An architectural drawing of an old stone church seen from an angle, showing a tall tower with a cross at the top, a steep roof, and textured stone walls with arched windows; a large tree stands beside the building, and a graveyard with a group of upright and leaning headstones occupies the foreground.