Animal art has its roots in antique illustrations. The era from about 1500 to 1900 was a golden age for voyages of discovery, colonisation and scientific hobbies. Expeditions usually had scientific and economic objectives, so needed talented artists to document their discoveries, leaving us with treasured antique illustrations.. Aristocrats and industrialists accumulated huge wealth from colonisation, globalisation and the industrial revolution so had plenty of spare time and money to pursue scientific hobbies such as the study of natural history, flora and fauna. They could also afford to employ some of the finest artist to illustrate animals they were interested in. The era for great illustration ended when photography became popular at the beginning of the 1900s.
Our fine art prints of animals are inspired by antique illustrations. We make them with superb pigmented inks and heavyweight 300gsm German fine art paper made from 100% cotton and spring water.
Fine art canvas print.Based on an antique illustration by Karl Brodtmann from the 1820s.Brodtmann was a famous Swiss naturalist. His illustrations are lifelike and impressive.Read about how we make our fine art canvas prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print of seashells inspired by an engraving from the early 1800s by George Sowerby.Featuresa collection of harp and Conch seashells.Shell collecting was a popular 18th and 19th century pastime. During this era of exploration, shells from exotic lands were eagerly sought by collectors and th..
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Fine art print.Based on an engraving from the 1820s by John Godman, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features Helix shells.Based on an engraving made in the 1790s by Abraham Rees, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Himalayan Serval cat (Felis himalyanus).Based on an engraving made in the 1840s by Lizars, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Titled 'His Majesty King George III returning from hunting'. Horses and hounds in the beautiful English countryside.Based on an aquatint made in the early 1800's by Robert Pollard, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rar..
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Fine art print.Features Horrid and Four-clawed crabs.Based on an engraving made in 1776 by Thomas Pennant, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art canvas print.Based on an antique illustration by Karl Brodtmann from the 1820s.Brodtmann was a famous Swiss naturalist. His illustrations are lifelike and impressive.Read about how we make our fine art canvas prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art canvas print.Features royal palm, cacao (chocolate) tree, capybara, jaguar and king vulture in Colombia.Based on an antique print from the 1860s by Edmonston and Douglas, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art canvas prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints...
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Fine art print.Features a Jaguar and Tapir.Based on a lithograph from the 1800s by Friedrich Kuhnert, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Javanese Cat (Felis javanensis).Based on an engraving made in the 1840s by Lizars, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Jungle Cat (Felis chaus). Jungle cats are largely oriental in distribution and found in Egypt, West and Central Asia, but also in South Asia, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia.Based on an engraving made in the 1840s by Lizars, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read a..
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Fine art print.Features kneading-trough shells (Mactra).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Leopard (Felis leopardus).Based on an engraving made in the 1840s by Lizars, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features limpet or dish shells (Patella).Based on a lithograph made in the 1820s by John Mawe, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features Limpet shells.Based on an engraving made in the 1790s by Abraham Rees, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Lion. (Felis leo).Based on an engraving made in the 1840s by Lizars, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Lion and Lioness.Based on a lithograph from the 1800s by Friedrich Kuhnert, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art canvas print.Based on an antique illustration by Karl Brodtmann from the 1820s.Brodtmann was a famous Swiss naturalist. His illustrations are lifelike and impressive.Read about how we make our fine art canvas prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a llamaBased on an engraving made in ~1806 for John Good’s “Pantalogia”, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features Loach and Pike fish. Pike are native to North America, Western Europe and Russia. Pike can grow to a maximum recorded length of 1.83 metres (6 ft) and 35 kilograms (77 lb). Based on a lithograph made in about 1900 by Herbert Maxwell, which we have carefully restored and enhan..
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Fine art print.Features a Locust Swarm.Based on a lithograph from the 1800s by Friedrich Kuhnert, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features a Long-clawed Lobster.Based on an engraving made in 1776 by Thomas Pennant, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features Macaque Monkeys.Based on a lithograph from the 1800s by Friedrich Kuhnert, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features Mackerel fish.Based on an engraving made in the 1790s by Abraham Rees, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art canvas print.Extinct Moa birds with ancient Maori hunting them. The Moa bird was found in New Zealand up to at least 1300ad. It was one of largest birds that has ever lived.Based on an antique print from the early 1900s by Heinrich Harder, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read ..
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Fine art print.Features Monitor Lizards stealing eggs.Based on a lithograph from the 1800s by Friedrich Kuhnert, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Based on an engraving from the 1820s by John Godman, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features large colourful Moths.Based on a lithograph from the 1800s by Friedrich Kuhnert, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rare Prints. All rights reserved...
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Fine art print.Features Common Atherine, Tang Mullet, Grey Mullet, Mediterranean Flying Fish, Swallow Flying Fish and Atlantic Flying Fish.Based on an engraving made in the 1790s by Abraham Rees, which we have carefully restored and enhanced.Read about how we make our fine art prints here.@ Fine Rar..
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