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E. Butterick & Co.'s quarterly report of New York fashions, for fall 1873

E. Butterick & Co.'s quarterly report of New York fashions, for fall 1...

C10521 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Butterick (E.) & Co.... More

Passau. septen trio Coloniæ Ubior cum gratia et priuilegio ; LA monogram Leonardus Abent patauien: F

Passau. septen trio Coloniæ Ubior cum gratia et priuilegio ; LA monogr...

Print shows a bird's-eye view of Passau from the south with the Inn River in the foreground and the Danube River in the background; also shows a man and a woman walking at bottom center with another woman and a... More

Scena d'invenzione e disegno del Cavalier Bibiena rappresentante Sala Reale J.G. Bibiena inv. et delin ; A.O. sculp

Scena d'invenzione e disegno del Cavalier Bibiena rappresentante Sala ...

Print shows a theatrical production in a magnificent hall in the royal palace, showing actors around a table set for dining at center and musicians on the left and right, with a perspective view down the center... More

A view of the harbour & city of the Havana, taken from the hill near the road, between La Regla & Guanavacoa Vue du Port et de la ville de la Havane, prise de la Montagne près du Chemin entree la Regla et Guanavacoa = Vista del Puerto y Ciudad de la Havaná, desde el Monet inmediato al Camino entre la Regla y Guanavacoa / / W. Elliottt sculpt.

A view of the harbour & city of the Havana, taken from the hill near t...

Print showing various types of trees and shrubs, with a distant view of many ships in the harbor and of the city of Havana. Includes a numbered key showing: 1. The Cavanos; 2. The Morro; 3. Entrance of the Harb... More

The beaver J.E. Ridinger at vir del. ; J.S. Müller sculpt

The beaver J.E. Ridinger at vir del. ; J.S. Müller sculpt

Print shows beavers in their natural habitat. Print damaged with some loss to image at top right and to text at bottom left. Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).

A view of the Franciscan church & convent in the city of Havana, taken from the alcalde's house in Granby Square Vue de l'eglise et du convent des Franciscains, dans la ville de la Havane, prise de la maison de l'alcalde das la Place de Granby = Vista de la iglesia y convento de San Francisco en la ciudad de la Havana, desde la casa de los alcaldes en la Plaza de Granby drawn by Elias Durnford engineer ; engraved by Edward Rooker

A view of the Franciscan church & convent in the city of Havana, taken...

Illus. probably from: Scenographia Americana. London : J. Bowles, 1768. Public domain scan of 17th-century etching print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain scan ... More

Prospettiva della seconda macchina de fuochi d'artificio, rappresentante il rinomato Monte Vesuvio, alquale portato si Plinio seniore il filosofo, e celebre scrittore per of servarne troppo da vicino la natura, ... / Francesco Perziado Spagnolo inv., e dis. ; Michele Sorelló sculp.

Prospettiva della seconda macchina de fuochi d'artificio, rappresentan...

Print showing aristocratic men leaving their horses with attendants and following guides on a trail up the side of Vesuvius to peer into the fuming cones. At center, descending the volcano, are three figures, t... More

Stephanus Franciscus Geoffroy Parisinus, natus anno. 1672 N. de Largilliere pinxit ; gravé par L. Surugue 1737

Stephanus Franciscus Geoffroy Parisinus, natus anno. 1672 N. de Largil...

Print shows Etienne François Geoffroy, half-length portrait, body turned to the left, face front, in a window, holding a copy of his "Materia Medico" upright with left hand. Caption continues: Facult. Medic. P... More

Tarabites or Peruvian rope bridges, engraving, Library of Congress

Tarabites or Peruvian rope bridges, engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows a rope bridge and two transport cables spanning a river canyon; in the foreground and middle distance a person is hauled across the canyon in a hammock suspended from rope cables and a horse, suspen... More

Gott seegne sic euch meine Kinder! Sagte die Mutter

Gott seegne sic euch meine Kinder! Sagte die Mutter

Print shows a military officer standing on the left, addressing a family on a walk along a river; he is pointing toward a young man who is holding his mother as she responds to the news that her son is needed f... More

Cornelis Cort - The battle of Zama

Cornelis Cort - The battle of Zama

Print showing Scipio Africanus on horseback with Roman soldiers engaging Hannibal, riding a war elephant, during the battle of Zama. Trimmed within plate. Lower right and left corners torn with loss of text an... More

A view of the market place in the city of the Havana Vue de la place du marché dans la ville de la Havane prise = Vista de la plaza del mercado en la Ciudad de la Havana / / drawn by Elias Durnford Engineer ; engraved by C. Canot and T. Morris.

A view of the market place in the city of the Havana Vue de la place d...

Print showing a large plaza with water fountain, tradesmen, venders, pedestrians, and soldiers in drill formation, also a coach and four, in the city of Havana. Plate numbered in lower right corner: d.6. Trimm... More

View of the seat of the hon. Moses Gill Esqr. at Princeton, in the County of Worcester, Massachusettsts. engrav'd by Sam Hill, State Street, Boston

View of the seat of the hon. Moses Gill Esqr. at Princeton, in the Cou...

Print shows view of home and property of Moses Gill, with men gathering hay in the foreground. Illus. from: The Massachusetts magazine, or, Monthly museum of knowledge and rational entertainment. Boston, Mass.... More

Johann Martin Will - Die wage der mache ... La balance de la puissance.

Johann Martin Will - Die wage der mache ... La balance de la puissance...

Print shows Justice holding a scale on which Britannia outweighs a Spaniard, a Frenchman, America (represented by a Native wearing a feathered headdress), and a Dutchman. Includes legend corresponding to number... More

Pieter Stevens - Marcus Sadeler - October P. Stephani inven

Pieter Stevens - Marcus Sadeler - October P. Stephani inven

Print shows a calendar illustration for the month of October, showing baskets of grapes being brought in for crushing, large barrels for the juice, and grapes being harvested in the middle distance. Includes th... More

Pieter Stevens - Marcus Sadeler - November, Landscape view print

Pieter Stevens - Marcus Sadeler - November, Landscape view print

Print shows a calendar illustration for the month of November, showing pigs grazing, swineherds resting, and women minding children, also with trees at center and a distant view of a village. Includes the zodia... More

Pieter Stevens - Marcus Sadeler - December, Landscape view print

Pieter Stevens - Marcus Sadeler - December, Landscape view print

Print shows a calendar illustration for the month of December, showing pigs being slaughtered and processed, sheaves of wheat or corn readied for storage, cows and pigs gathered into the town square on the left... More

Pieter Stevens - Marcus Sadeler - Januarius Petrus Stephani inventor

Pieter Stevens - Marcus Sadeler - Januarius Petrus Stephani inventor

Print shows a calendar illustration for the month of January, showing men with axes and handsaws cutting and gathering wood for fuel and other uses, others transporting wood on wagons; they are working among tr... More

Marcus Sadeler - Aprilis P.S, Landscape view print

Marcus Sadeler - Aprilis P.S, Landscape view print

Print shows a calendar illustration for the month of April, showing family members enjoying a leisurely day on the columned portico of a palace while gardeners are at work with Spring planting on the grounds to... More

Pieter Stevens - Marcus Sadeler - Martius, Landscape view print

Pieter Stevens - Marcus Sadeler - Martius, Landscape view print

Print shows a calendar illustration for the month of March, showing a bird's-eye view of a palace on the right and a lagoon in the middle distance; also shows a bustle of activity preparing for Spring planting ... More

Junius P. Stephani inven, Landscape view print

Junius P. Stephani inven, Landscape view print

Print shows a calendar illustration for the month of June, showing laborers shearing sheep, with others tending sheep in a pen, and sheep grazing on a hillside. One man carries a sack over his shoulder, another... More

Pieter Stevens - Marcus Sadeler - Februarius Petrus Stephani inven

Pieter Stevens - Marcus Sadeler - Februarius Petrus Stephani inven

Print shows a calendar illustration for the month of February, showing a late winter celebration and feast, with much revelry taking place among those eating and drinking in front of a tavern or restaurant on t... More

Perillvstri et reverendissimo domino, D. Antonio Triest, episcopo gandavensi, dominii s. bavonis toparch æ, comiti evergemiensi catholic æ maiestati a consiliis statvs, etc. / Pet. Paul Rubenius pinxit ; Paulus Pontius sculpsit cum priuilegio anno 1643.

Perillvstri et reverendissimo domino, D. Antonio Triest, episcopo gand...

Print showing the massacre of the innocents ordered by Herod, from a 17th century perspective.

The procuress - Print, Library of Congress collection

The procuress - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows a woman presenting a young woman to an elderly man in his bedchamber. Stamped on verso: Deposit received from Joseph Verner Reed 1949. Gift; Joseph Verner Reed; 1949. Forms part of: Popular graphic... More

Etat abregé de la maison du grand seigneur, de ses revenus et le gouvernement civil, militaire et ecclesiastiques de cet empire

Etat abregé de la maison du grand seigneur, de ses revenus et le gouve...

Print shows bird's-eye view of Constantinople (after Merian, showing men with camels in the lower right foreground), view of the Sultan's palace, and a view of the Ayasofya Müzesi; includes extensive text about... More

Constantinopolitanæ urbis effigies ad vivum expressa, Constantinopolis Rombout van den Hoeÿe excudit

Constantinopolitanæ urbis effigies ad vivum expressa, Constantinopolis...

Print shows bird's-eye view of Constantinople with prominent features identified by number, also shows two men walking with dogs in the lower right foreground; includes eight lines of verse in Latin, Dutch, and... More

Jacob van Meurs - America - Print, Library of Congress collection

Jacob van Meurs - America - Print, Library of Congress collection

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Public domain photograph of 17th century Dutch drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A prospect of Bridge Town in Barbados 1695 by Samuel Copen / I. Kip fecit London.

A prospect of Bridge Town in Barbados 1695 by Samuel Copen / I. Kip fe...

Waterfront view of Bridgetown, Barbados. Transfer; Map Division.

[The ruins of Balbec] / Borra Arch delin. ; T. Major sculp.

[The ruins of Balbec] / Borra Arch delin. ; T. Major sculp.

Print shows a view of the ruins at Baʻlabakk, with three men in conversation, two are holding long spears, in the left foreground among fragments of buildings, (A) on the left and (B) on the right, with the col... More

[Trompe-l'oeil of French revolutionary assignats with a portrait of a beggar laid on top]

[Trompe-l'oeil of French revolutionary assignats with a portrait of a ...

Print shows a trompe-l'oeil presentation of many French revolutionary assignats in various demoninations, issued between 1789 and 1795, with a full-length portrait of an old man, possibly a beggar, facing left,... More

A view of the city of the Havana, taken from the road near Colonel Howe's battery Vue de la ville de la Havane prise du chemin pres de la batterie du Colonel Howe = Vista de la Ciudad de la Havana desde el camino de la bateria del Coronel Howe / / drawn by Elias Durnford Engineer ; etch'd by Paul Sandby ; engraved by Edw'd Rooker.

A view of the city of the Havana, taken from the road near Colonel How...

Print showing a group of people resting or having a picnic, with distant view of the harbor and city of Havana. Trimmed within plate mark.

Dersich so nennende Melech Augustus Hultazob, printz Americaner aüs der Provintz Canada aüs Achem, wie er in Bresslau, Anno 1718, nach dem leben geseichnet worden J.H. Lindeman ad vivum delin. ; C. Winckler sculpsit

Dersich so nennende Melech Augustus Hultazob, printz Americaner aüs de...

Print shows "Melech Augustus Hultazob" also known as August Melech Hultazob or Federico Gualdi, half-length portrait, facing front, wearing a turban and robe (5), with an ornate cross (2) hanging from a ribbon ... More

Portraits du moufti & autres gens deloi de l'empire ottoman avec celui d'un emir

Portraits du moufti & autres gens deloi de l'empire ottoman avec celui...

Print shows people of the Ottoman Empire: a Mufti, an Emir, an Imam and a Patriarch of the Greek Orthodox Church. The center picture depicts Whirling Dervishes in the temple of Pera. From: Atlas Historique. Ams... More

James Craggs senr. esqr, Post-Master Genl. of Great Britain G. Kneller Baront. pinx 1709 ; George Vertue sculpsit 1728

James Craggs senr. esqr, Post-Master Genl. of Great Britain G. Kneller...

Print shows James Craggs, the elder, three-quarter length portrait, standing, facing slightly right, with left hand tucked in coat; a folded paper on the table behind him is addressed "To James Craggs, Esqr." ... More

François Eugene de savoye chevlier de lordre de la toison d'or genl de l'armee de l'empereur en Italie né 18 Oct. 1663 Ka. P. gravé par E. Desrochers et sevent chés lui a Paris rue S. Jacque au Mecenas

François Eugene de savoye chevlier de lordre de la toison d'or genl de...

Print shows Prince Eugene of Savoy, head-and-shoulders portrait, turned to the left, facing front, wearing armor, in oval on pedestal with four lines of verse printed below. Forms part of: Popular graphic art ... More

Die gefährliche ... Plaisir dangereux en aprenant le feu d'artifice M. Rösler fecit ; Mart. Engelbrecht excud. A.V

Die gefährliche ... Plaisir dangereux en aprenant le feu d'artifice M....

Print shows men preparing fireworks. Printed at top right: 3. Printed at bottom center: C.P.S.C. Mai. Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).

Philip Earl of Chesterfield / Chambars sculp.

Philip Earl of Chesterfield / Chambars sculp.

Print shows Philip D. Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, in oval medallion. Trimmed to edge of plate on right and left sides. Gift; Estate of J.H. Corning; 1940 June 20.

Grosser tempel in Mexico Zapota oder sapotbaum

Grosser tempel in Mexico Zapota oder sapotbaum

Print shows two book illustrations printed on a single sheet; on the left: "Grosser Tempel in Mexico. No. 21" and on the right: "1. Zapota oder Sapotbaum, 2. Frucht Sapotilla, 3. Cacaobaum, 4. Cacao. No. 27." T... More

Femmes d' Afrique, en differens Habits. 1. Femmes de qualite, 2. femmes du commun, 3. esclaves J.N. Tardieu filius sculp

Femmes d' Afrique, en differens Habits. 1. Femmes de qualite, 2. femme...

Print shows three groups of African women wearing the dress of upper class and lower class women, and a female slave with two children. Printed at bottom right: T. IV. No. XXIV. Trimmed to within the plate mar... More

A prospect of the Moro [i.e. Morro] Castle and city of Havana from sea / drawn upon the spot by an officer ; P.C. Canot, sculp.

A prospect of the Moro [i.e. Morro] Castle and city of Havana from sea...

Earliest date corresponds to year that Boydell opened shop at Cheapside; latest date corresponds to year that Canot died. Sheet trimmed at or within plate mark on right and left. Pencilled on recto: 210307 14.... More

A view of the City of Boston the capital of New England, in North America / drawn on the spot by his excellency Governor Pownal.

A view of the City of Boston the capital of New England, in North Amer...

Print shows view of Boston, Massachusetts, from Cambridge looking across the Charles River; a shortened view with reduced skyline. Print attributed to Pierre Charles Canot.

[The ruins of Balbec] / Borra Arch delin. ; T. Major sculp.

[The ruins of Balbec] / Borra Arch delin. ; T. Major sculp.

Print shows a view of the ruins at Baʻlabakk, with two men in conversation, one is holding a long spear, between the columns of the Temple of Jupiter (A) on the left and the Temple of Bacchus (B) on the right, ... More

Henricus Franciscus D'Aguesseau galliarum cancellarius. Nat. 27 Nov. 1668. Ob. 9 Febr. 1751 peint á l'age de 36 ans par Vivien; gravè par J. Daullè graveur du roi, 1761

Henricus Franciscus D'Aguesseau galliarum cancellarius. Nat. 27 Nov. 1...

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. LC copy cut within plate mark. Associated name on shelflist card: Daullé. Gift; Mrs. Maria [?]; 2/22/50.

Hyacinthe Collin De Vermont Natif de Paris, peintre ordinaire du Roy et Adjoint a Recteur en son Academie de Peinture et de Sculpture Roslin Suedois pinx ; Gravé par Manuel Salvador Carmona pour sa reception à l'Academie en 1761

Hyacinthe Collin De Vermont Natif de Paris, peintre ordinaire du Roy e...

Print shows Hyacinthe Collin De Vermont, half-length portrait, facing front. Publication date based on item and online source: http://www.philamuseum.org/collections/permanent/8830.html?mulR=11011. Inscribed i... More

Perspective view of entring the breach of the Moro Castle, by storm the 30th of July 1762, ... / Serres pinx ; Canot sculp.

Perspective view of entring the breach of the Moro Castle, by storm th...

Print shows Morro Castle in the background with infantry passing through a breach in the walls, and in the foreground, the ship Alcide and numerous long boats with men at the oars. At head of title: To the Hon... More

Lucifer Nascere praeque diem veniens age Lucifer almum Virg. eglog. 8 / / Franciscus Barbieri vulgo Guercino pinxit Romae in Aed. Ludovisüs ; Stephanus Tofanelli delin. ; Jean. Volpato sculp. Romae.

Lucifer Nascere praeque diem veniens age Lucifer almum Virg. eglog. 8 ...

Print shows Lucifer as a young angel with wings sitting on a cloud, brandishing a torch in raised left hand, at the top of an arched entry way. Blind stamp on lower right corner of plate: Regia[?] Calcograf Di... More

Vue de la prise des forts et ville de Havane par les anglois en 1762

Vue de la prise des forts et ville de Havane par les anglois en 1762

Print shows a perspective rendering of the bombardment of Havana by British ships and the landing of English troops where the fortress wall has been breeched to capture the city. Caption continues: Vista presp... More

Vue de la prise des forts et ville de Havane par les Anglois en 1762

Vue de la prise des forts et ville de Havane par les Anglois en 1762

Print shows a perspective rendering of the bombardment of Havana by British ships and the landing of English troops where the fortress wall has been breeched to capture the city. Caption continues: Vista presp... More

William Hogarth 1764, portrait print

William Hogarth 1764, portrait print

Print shows William Hogarth, full-length portrait, seated in a chair, facing right, before an easel with sketch labeled "Comedy 1764", he is holding a palette with brushes in his left hand and may be using a sh... More

This print representing part of the town and harbour of Halifax in Nova Scotia, looking down Prince Street ... Representation dúne partie de la Ville & Port de Halifax, dans la Nouvelle Ecosse, prit de bas de la ruë de Prince ... Serres pinxit ; Jas. Mason sculpsit

This print representing part of the town and harbour of Halifax in Nov...

Print shows a broad view of the town and harbor of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with meadow in the foreground, buildings of the town along the waterfront, and ships in the harbor, also two islands and a distant view o... More

Voltaire - Print, Library of Congress collection

Voltaire - Print, Library of Congress collection

This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Inscribed on verso: Nantes Mr des [...] au Louvre, 1786. Associated name on shelflist card: Voltaire. Gift; Joseph Verner Reed; 1949.

A view of the harbour and city of the Havana, taken from Jesu del Monte Vue du Port et ville de la Havane prise de Jesu del Monte = Vista del Puerto y Ciudad de la Havana desde Jesus del Monte / / drawn by Elias Durnford, Engineer ; engraved by T. Morris.

A view of the harbour and city of the Havana, taken from Jesu del Mont...

Print showing a two-wheeled coach without horse, a saddled horse grazing nearby, two men sitting on the ground resting, and a woman approaching them; distant view over many palm trees of the harbor and city of ... More

A view of the harbour and city of the Havana, taken from Jesu del Monte Vue du Port et ville de la Havane prise de Jesu del Monte = Vista del Puerto y Ciudad de la Havana desde Jesus del Monte / / drawn by Elias Durnford, Engineer ; engraved by T. Morris.

A view of the harbour and city of the Havana, taken from Jesu del Mont...

Print showing a two-wheeled coach without horse, a saddled horse grazing nearby, two men sitting on the ground resting, and a woman approaching them; distant view over many palm trees of the harbor and city of ... More

An east view of Fort Royal in the Island of Guadaloupe Vue du Fort Royal, dans l'Isle de Guadaloupe, du Cote de l'Est / / drawn on the spot by Lieut. Arch. Campbell Engineer ; engraved by Peter Mazell.

An east view of Fort Royal in the Island of Guadaloupe Vue du Fort Roy...

Print showing a view of Fort Royal on the coast of the Island of Guadeloupe with soldiers relaxing in the foreground, ships at sea, and sun rising in the background. Plate numbered in lower right corner: c.4 [... More

Vuë de la basse ville a Quebeck. Prospect von der untern stadt in Quebec gegen St. Laurenz fluss Vuë de la basse ville a Quebec vers le fleuve St. Laurent / / gravé par Francois Xav. Habermann.

Vuë de la basse ville a Quebeck. Prospect von der untern stadt in Queb...

Print shows the harbor at Québec, one ship at anchor, men working loading or unloading a boat, and merchandise on shore; an idealized view depicting Québec as a typical European city. (as characteristic of opt... More

Le petit déjeuner - Print, Library of Congress collection

Le petit déjeuner - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows a young woman sitting at a table, reading a letter(?), and having tea or coffee. Inscribed in pencil on lower right corner: Le petit dejéuner. Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series... More

Vuë de la place capitale a Quebeck. Prospect des haupt plazes der untern Stadt zu Quebec Vuë de la place capitale dans la Ville basse a Quebec / / gravé par Francois Xav. Habermann.

Vuë de la place capitale a Quebeck. Prospect des haupt plazes der unte...

Print shows street view with soldiers marching, and pedestrians in Québec; an idealized view depicting Québec as a typical European city. (as characteristic of optical prints, title is printed in reverse). Col... More

To face azimuth - Print, Library of Congress collection

To face azimuth - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows an "assay oven", "athanor", and "azimuth compass", with "attraction" diagrams. Printed at head of title: Engraved for the New Royal & Universal Dictionary of Arts & Sciences. Printed at top right: ... More

The death of General Wolfe, to the lovers of little things and cheap-buyers this plate is earnestly recommended and dedicated painted by B. West, Hist. Painter to King of England ; engraved by P. Somebody

The death of General Wolfe, to the lovers of little things and cheap-b...

Print shows General James Wolfe, wounded, lying on the ground in the arms of his officers and Dr. Thomas Hinde, during the Battle of Quebec; other officers and a Native gather nearby, as a runner approaches wit... More

Gen'l. George Washington, portrait print, engraving, Library of Congress

Gen'l. George Washington, portrait print, engraving, Library of Congre...

Print shows George Washington, half-length portrait, facing right, wearing military uniform; framed medallion on pedestal with nameplate. Published in: The history of America, from its discovery by Columbus to... More

Gen'l. George Washington, portrait print, engraving, Library of Congress

Gen'l. George Washington, portrait print, engraving, Library of Congre...

Print shows George Washington, half-length portrait, facing right, wearing military uniform; framed medallion on pedestal with nameplate. Illus. in: The history of America, from its discovery by Columbus to th... More

Mre. Jean Charles Pierrre Le Noir, chevalier, conseiller d'Etat, lieutenant général de police de la ville, prévôté et vicomté de Paris Scevole eff. inc. ad perfect. similitud. statuæ express, Fernex

Mre. Jean Charles Pierrre Le Noir, chevalier, conseiller d'Etat, lieut...

Print shows Jean Charles Pierre Lenoir, half-length portrait, facing slightly right, in medallion on pedestal; includes seven lines of verse by "Mr. Sedainne". Printed on pedestal: Présenté par son très humble... More

Britannia crown'd by virtue, tramples on Tyranny & Oppression. In the distance, the defeat of the Spanish Armada J. Lodge sc

Britannia crown'd by virtue, tramples on Tyranny & Oppression. In the ...

Print shows the symbolic figure "Britannia" trampling two male figures identified as "Tyranny" and "Oppression" as the winged figure of the Greek goddess Arete, representing "Virtue", places a crown on her head... More

À Vietri suite de IV vuës dessineés dans le Roïaume de Naples et graveés par Ja. Ph. Hackert à Rome 1779

À Vietri suite de IV vuës dessineés dans le Roïaume de Naples et grave...

Print shows travelers stopping near a tree on a road through the mountains to Vietri sul Mare, with the tops of buildings, ship masts, and the harbor at center, and mountains in the background. Printed at top ... More

The siege of Rhode Island, taken from Mr. Brindley's house on the 25th of August, 1778

The siege of Rhode Island, taken from Mr. Brindley's house on the 25th...

Print shows General John Sullivan's troops advancing on the British at Newport, Rhode Island; includes identifying letters that may correspond to a key or legend possibly published along with the print in The G... More

Le port de Fredericsbourg dans l'Amérique gravée d'aprés le tableau de Vernet Vernet pinxit

Le port de Fredericsbourg dans l'Amérique gravée d'aprés le tableau de...

Print of an idealized, European view of the port at Fredericksburg, Virginia, with ships in the harbor and a fort at the entrance to the port. Stamped on lower right corner: Map Division Library of Congress Oc... More

Machine sûre & commode pour tirer des silhouettes R. Schellenberg del. & sc

Machine sûre & commode pour tirer des silhouettes R. Schellenberg del....

Print shows a woman sitting on a device on which her shadow is projected by candle flame and with a man tracing her shadow on paper on the opposite side of the device. Includes lengthy statement below image. C... More

General Washington, Head and Shoulders Portrait

General Washington, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows George Washington, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, wearing uniform and hat; in oval. Engraved for Murrays History of the American War. Illus. in: An impartial history of the pres... More

Entrée au port de Quebec dans l'Amérique Vernet pinxit ; F.A. Annert sc

Entrée au port de Quebec dans l'Amérique Vernet pinxit ; F.A. Annert s...

Print of an idealized, European view of the entrance to the port at Quebec, with a large stone fort, small boats, and men walking along the docks. Stamped on lower right corner: Map Division Library of Congres... More

Le Général Washington ne quid detrimenti capiat res publica - gravé d'après le tableau original appartenant a Mr. Marquis de la Fayette peint par L. Le Paon peintre de bataille de S.A.S. Mgr. le Prince de Condé ; gravé par N. le Mire des Academies Imperiales et Royales et de celle des Sciences et Arts de Rouen

Le Général Washington ne quid detrimenti capiat res publica - gravé d'...

Print shows George Washington, full-length portrait, standing outside tent, wearing military uniform, holding the Declaration of Independence and the treaty of alliance with France in front of tent, at his feet... More

Georges III Washington, portrait print, engraving, Library of Congress

Georges III Washington, portrait print, engraving, Library of Congress

Print shows, on the left, a bust portrait of George III, King of Great Britain, labeled "24", and on the right, a right profile bust portrait of George Washington, labeled "25". Inscribed in ink on bottom left... More

Conclusion de la campagne de 1781 en Virginie. Le Marquis de la Fayette ... peint par L. le Paon peintre de Bataille de S.A.S. Mgr. le Prince de Condé ; gravé par N. le Mire des Academies Imperiales et Royales et de celle des Siences sic et Arts de Rouen et de Lille

Conclusion de la campagne de 1781 en Virginie. Le Marquis de la Fayett...

Print shows Marquis de Lafayette, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, wearing uniform and holding two swords in left hand while directing American troops during the battle at Yorktown; a black soldier... More

J. Dickenson [sic] / drawn from the life by Du Simitier in Philadelphia ; engraved by B.L. Prevost at Paris.

J. Dickenson [sic] / drawn from the life by Du Simitier in Philadelphi...

John Dickinson, head-and-shoulders portrait, left profile, in medallion. Illus. from: Portraits des généraux, ministres et magistrats [...]. Paris : 1781, no. 11. After a drawing by Pierre Eugène Du Simitière. ... More

The Battle at La Hogue / painted by B. West, historical painter to His Majesty ; engraved by W. Woollett, engraver to His Majesty.

The Battle at La Hogue / painted by B. West, historical painter to His...

Print shows engagement of British, Dutch, and French fleets in the battle at La Hogue (Barfleur, France), in the English Channel, with close combat in row boats in the foreground. At head of title: To the Righ... More

Wercke der Finsternis / D Chodowiecki del & sc 1781.

Wercke der Finsternis / D Chodowiecki del & sc 1781.

Print shows publisher Johann Thomas von Trattner as a highway man with two cohorts holding up publisher Friedrich Nicolai; von Trattner has a hold on Nicolai's collar, as his helpers, standing at the opening of... More

The honble. Samuel Adams, esqr. First delegate to Congress for Massachusetts J. Norman sc

The honble. Samuel Adams, esqr. First delegate to Congress for Massach...

Samuel Adams, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, in medallion on pedestal. Illus. in: An impartial history of the war in America, between Great Britain and the United States, from its commenceme... More

To the right honble. Lord Rodney admiral of the White, vice admiral of Great Britain, Commander in Chief of his majesties fleet in the West Indies, this view of the glorious & signal victory obtain'd over the French fleet ... is most respectfuly offered by his lordships most obedt. & very humble servant Thomas Walker Lieut. 2d Battn. 60th light Infantry / Thos. Walker delin. ; Jno. Wells sculp.

To the right honble. Lord Rodney admiral of the White, vice admiral of...

Print shows the British fleet under Lord Rodney breaking the line of the French fleet under Count de Grasse; the French fleet "thrown into confusion" and attempting "to form a new line" with the British fleet b... More

1755 the Pennsylvania Hospital R. Scot del. & sc

1755 the Pennsylvania Hospital R. Scot del. & sc

Print shows a southeast view of the east wing of the Pennsylvania Hospital prior to the beginning of the construction for the central and west wings in 1793. Construction began on the hospital in 1755, the east... More

View of the attack on Bunker's Hill, with the burning of Charles Town, June 17, 1775 drawn by Mr. Millar ; engraved by Lodge

View of the attack on Bunker's Hill, with the burning of Charles Town,...

Print shows four British warships landing troops and firing on Charlestown, a British battery on Copp's Hill in Boston also fires on Charlestown which is in flames, also shows the assault on "Bunker's Hill." I... More

Genl. Washington, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Genl. Washington, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows George Washington, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, wearing military uniform, in oval medallion. Inscribed in pencil on verso: John Keyse Sherwin after John Trumbull. Inscribed in... More

His excellency general Washington commander in chief of the forces of the united States of North America &c. B.B.E

His excellency general Washington commander in chief of the forces of ...

Print shows George Washington, bust portrait, right profile, wearing military uniform, in oval against unadorned background. Library has three impressions; 1st impression has clean plate (AA size); 2nd and 3rd... More

St. Lucia in the West Indies taken possession of by Admiral Barrington, Monsieur de Micoud and the inhabitants having capitulated the 30th of December, 1778, being the day after Count d'Estaign left the island much disconcerted Hamilton delin. ; Thornton sculp

St. Lucia in the West Indies taken possession of by Admiral Barrington...

Print shows six ships in line flying the French flag, however, appears to be disembarking British troops who are about to take possession of the island after the French have withdrawn. At the bottom, shows an o... More

Veduta del porto di ancona L. De Vegni inc

Veduta del porto di ancona L. De Vegni inc

Print shows a view of the port of Ancona with several sailing ships, rowboats, and activity on a wharf. Printed at top center: No. 2. Trimmed to within plate mark at top. Blind stamped on lower left, in oval: ... More

Landung einer Französischen Hülfs-Armee in America, zu Rhode Island, am 11ten Julius 1780 / D. Chodowiecki del. et sculp.

Landung einer Französischen Hülfs-Armee in America, zu Rhode Island, a...

Print shows the disembarkation of French troops, under the command of Comte de Rochambeau, at Newport, Rhode Island, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 136. [Plate] 9. Pu... More

Die Hessen, vom General Washington am 25ten Dec. 1776, zu Trenton überfallen, werden als Kriegsgefangne in Philadelphia eingebracht / D. Chodowiecki del. et sculp.

Die Hessen, vom General Washington am 25ten Dec. 1776, zu Trenton über...

Print shows Hessian soldiers captured during the battle at Trenton enroute to Philadelphia, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. iii. [Plate] 6. Published in: The American ... More

Die Americaner machen das Corps des General Bourgoyne zu Gefangnen, bey Saratoga, am 16ten Octobr 1777 / D. Chodowiecki inv. et del. ; D. Berger sculpsit 1784.

Die Americaner machen das Corps des General Bourgoyne zu Gefangnen, be...

Print shows British troops laying down their arms at the surrender at Saratoga, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. ii9. [Plate] 7. Published in: The American Revolution i... More

Major André, von drey Americanern angehalten zu Tarrytown am 23ten Septembr 1780 / D. Chodowiecki inv. et del. ; D. Berger sculpsit 1784.

Major André, von drey Americanern angehalten zu Tarrytown am 23ten Sep...

Print shows Major John André being taken into custody by three men, John Paulding, Isaac Van Wart, and David Williams, near Tarrytown, New York, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolu... More

Der Congress erklärt die 13 vereinigten Stăaten von Nord-America für independent am 4ten July 1776 / D. Chodowiecki inv. et del. ; D. Berger sculpsit 1784.

Der Congress erklärt die 13 vereinigten Stăaten von Nord-America für i...

Print shows a meeting of the Continental Congress, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 99. [Plate] 5. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a check... More

Dr. Franklin erhält, als Gesandter des Americanischen FreyStaats, seine erste Audienz in Frankreich, zu Versailles, am 20ten Märtz 1778 / D. Chodowiecki del. et sculp.

Dr. Franklin erhält, als Gesandter des Americanischen FreyStaats, sein...

Print shows Benjamin Franklin at the French court in Versailles, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 121. [Plate] 8. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and ... More

[Scenes from events and battles leading up to and during the American Revolution, 1775-1783, as depicted in 12 illustrations] / D. Chodowiecki inv. et del. ; D. Berger sculpsit 1784.

[Scenes from events and battles leading up to and during the American ...

The prints in this set consist of two uncut sheets mounted on a single backing. Numbers printed at top left and top right, representing page and plate: S. 61 (1), S. 74 (2), S. 84 (3), S. 88 (4), S. 99 (5), S.... More

Prise de Tabago dessiné par William ; gravé par N. Ponce, Graveur de Mgr. Comte d'Artois

Prise de Tabago dessiné par William ; gravé par N. Ponce, Graveur de M...

Print shows French troops, some suffering from heat exhaustion, during the invasion of British held Tobago in May 1781; the French took advantage of the British pre-occupation with the American Revolution to at... More

Die Einwohner von Boston wersen den englisch-ostindischen Thee ins Meer am 18 December 1773 / D. Chodowiecki del. et sculp.

Die Einwohner von Boston wersen den englisch-ostindischen Thee ins Mee...

Print shows citizens of Boston, disguised as Indians, boarding ships in Boston Harbor and throwing chests of tea overboard, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 74. [Plate]... More

Das erste Bürger Blut, zu Gründung der Americanischen Freyheit, vergossen bey Lexington am 19ten April 1775 / D. Chodowiecki inv. et del. ; D. Berger sculpsit 1784.

Das erste Bürger Blut, zu Gründung der Americanischen Freyheit, vergos...

Print shows British troops firing into mass of American militiamen at the battle of Lexington, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 84. [Plate] 3. Published in: The America... More

Siege du Fort S. Philippe dessiné par le Paon peintre de S.A.S. Mgr. le Prince de Conde ; gravé par Godefroy de l'Academie Imperiale et Royale de Vienne &c

Siege du Fort S. Philippe dessiné par le Paon peintre de S.A.S. Mgr. l...

Print shows the bombardment of the fort St. Philip's Castle on the island of Minorca during the siege of the fort by French and Spanish forces; Lt. General Duc de Crillon, on horseback, watches from near an art... More

Die Americaner wiedersetzen sich der Stempel-Acte, und verbrennen das aus England nach America gesandte Stempel-Papier zu Boston, im August 1764 / D. Chodowiecki del. et sculp.

Die Americaner wiedersetzen sich der Stempel-Acte, und verbrennen das ...

Print shows citizens in Boston burning proclamations from England pertaining to the stamp act of 1765, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 61. [Plate] 1. Published in: The... More

Suprise de St. Eustache dessiné par P.C. Marillier ; gravé par N. Ponce, Graveur de Mgr. le Comte d'Artois

Suprise de St. Eustache dessiné par P.C. Marillier ; gravé par N. Ponc...

Print shows a surprise attack by the French Army, under the command of the Marquis de Bouillé, against the British on Sint Eustatius, an island part of the Netherlands Antilles. Printed on bottom center: A.P.D... More

Offrandes faites au capitaine Cook, aux isles Sandwich Benard direxit

Offrandes faites au capitaine Cook, aux isles Sandwich Benard direxit

Print shows a Native priest offering a roast pig to Captain James Cook at a dinner with other priests and a few members of Cook's staff, in front of a tall wooden idol and the temple of the God of Agriculture. ... More

Vaux-Hall / drawn by T. Rowlandson ; aquatinto by F. Jukes ; engraved by R. Pollard.

Vaux-Hall / drawn by T. Rowlandson ; aquatinto by F. Jukes ; engraved ...

Print showing large crowd gathered before a pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens where Mrs. Weichsel (Billington) is singing, in the lower left, Dr. Johnson is seated at a table, eating, facing front, with James Boswel... More

John Russell - John Jeffries, M.D. J. Russell, pinxt. ; Caroline Watson, sculpt

John Russell - John Jeffries, M.D. J. Russell, pinxt. ; Caroline Watso...

Print shows Dr. Jeffries in a balloon while flying towards the French shore and checking the barometer during his second voyage with Blanchard in 1785. Gift; Mrs. James Means(?); 1946. Published as the frontis... More

Friedrich der grosse könig von Preussen &c. Frédéric le grand roi de Prusse &c / / L. Wolf del. ; Meno Haas Reg. Acad. Berol. Socius. sculps.

Friedrich der grosse könig von Preussen &c. Frédéric le grand roi de P...

Print showing Frederick II, King of Prussia, on horseback, facing left.

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