Ornate Rococo Designs

Intricate ornamental designs in Rococo style featuring floral motifs, cartouches, and classical themes, showcasing detailed etching techniques and historical art influences.

Cartouche Topped by Open Crown, Livre de Cartouches Reguliers (Book of Regular Cartouches), François de Cuvilliés the Elder, Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768, Franz Xaver Andreas Jungwierth, German, 1720-1790, François de Cuvilliés the Elder, Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768, Etching and engraving on paper, Blank symmetrical cartouche in Rococo style topped with an open crown in front of a shell. Banners and battle weapons surround the frame with a mask below., Munich, Germany, 1738, albums (bound) & books, Bound print, Bound print

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Print, Arabesque Ornament Design; Designed by Charles Pierre Joseph Normand (French, 1765 - 1840); Published by François-Étienne Joubert; France; etching on laid paper

Cartouche Topped by Open Crown, Livre de Cartouches Reguliers (Book of Regular Cartouches), François de Cuvilliés the Elder, Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768, Franz Xaver Andreas Jungwierth, German, 1720-1790, François de Cuvilliés the Elder, Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768, Etching and engraving on paper, Blank symmetrical cartouche in Rococo style topped with an open crown in front of a shell. Banners and battle weapons surround the frame with a mask below., Munich, Germany, 1738, albums (bound) & books, Bound print, Bound print

Print, Design for a Pendant Trophy; Designed by René Charpentier (French, 1680 - 1723); Print Maker: Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695-1772); France; etching on laid paper

Copper engraving and etching by Bernard Picart from 1717 depicting Minerva with silk spinners, showing classical figures, gestures, and textile-related activities.

Etching by Gabriel Huquier from 1729-1731 depicting a cradle, showing infant placement, decorative elements, and surrounding furniture.

Martyrdom of Bartolomeüs, Anonymous, 1610 - 1647 print Martelaarschap van Bartolomeus, in a frame with six small scenes from his life. Part of a series of twelve performances of the martyrdom of the apostles. Part of an album with mainly Christian performances. paper engraving Bartholomew flayed alive. the apostle Bartholomew; possible attributes: book, devil or dragon at feet, knife, scroll, flayed skin, staff - martyrdom, suffering, misfortune, death of male saint

Print, Arabesque Design; Designed by Jules-François Boucher le fils (French, 1736 - 1782); Published by Jacques Chéreau (French, 1688-1776); France; etching on cream laid paper

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Print, Pl. 4 of 10e cayé de fleurs et vases from Oeuvres contenant un recueil de trophées, attributs, cartouches, vases, fleurs, ornemens, et plusieurs dessins agréables pour broder des fauteuils; composés et dessinés par Ranson, et gravés par Berthaut et Voysard

Print, Arabesque Design; Designed by Jules-François Boucher le fils (French, 1736 - 1782); Published by Jacques Chéreau (French, 1688-1776); France; etching on cream laid paper

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Bound Print (France)

Book, L'oeuvre (Works)

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Bound Print, Panel Design of Grotesque Ornamentation; Designed by Jean Bérain the Elder (French, 1640-1711); Print Maker: Juan Dolívar (Spanish, active in France, 1641-1692); Published by Jacques Thuret (French, 1669-1738); France; engraving

Print, Page Five from "Toisieme Livre Contenant Des Frises ou Paneaux en Longueur Inventés Par G. M. Oppenort Architecte du Roi et Gravés par Huquier"; Designed by Gilles-Marie Oppenord (French, 1672-1742); Etched by Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695-1772); France; etching on paper; 41.4 × 28 cm (16 5/16 in. × 11 in.); 1959-85-17

Print, The Gentleman's and Cabinet-Maker's Director; England; etching on off-white laid paper

Reproduction of a title page and three prints of Roman gods from Deorum Dearumque Capita van Ortelius, by Philips Galle, Anonymous, After Philips Galle, After Covens & Mortier, c. 1875 - in or before 1880 photomechanical print Antwerpafter design by: Amsterdam paper photolithography decoration of printed matter. (story of) Mercury (Hermes). (story of) Neptune (Poseidon). (story of) Mars (Ares)

Print, Designs for Candelabra; Designed by Pierre Germain (French, 1703 - 1783); Print Maker: Jean Jacques Pasquier (French, died 1785); France; engraving on laid paper; Sheet: 24.8 x 18.5 cm (9 3/4 x 7 5/16 in.)

Print, Panel Design (Right Plate); Designed by Bellay (French, active from 1734); Print Maker: Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695-1772); France; etching and engraving: counterproof on laid paper

Bound Print (France)

Print, Arabesque Ornament Design; Designed by Charles Pierre Joseph Normand (French, 1765 - 1840); Published by François-Étienne Joubert; France; etching on laid paper

Book, L'oeuvre (Works)

Print, Two Arabesque Panel Designs; Designed by Jean-Baptiste Fay (active 1780 - 1790); Published by Louis-Joseph Mondhare (French, 1734-1799), Pierre Jean (French, 1754-1829); France; etching and engraving on laid paper

Martyrdom of Filippus, Anonymous, 1610 - 1647 print Martyrdom of Filippus, in a frame with six small scenes from his life. Part of a series of twelve performances of the martyrdom of the apostles. Part of an album with mainly Christian performances. paper engraving Philip is crucified (sometimes upside down). the apostle Philip; possible attributes: book, cross, dish with snake, lance, scroll, stone, sword - martyrdom, suffering, misfortune, death of male saint

Bound Print, Panel Designs of Grotesque Ornamentation; Designed by Jean Bérain the Elder (French, 1640-1711); Print Maker: Gérard Jean-Baptiste Scotin (French, 1671-1716); Published by Jacques Thuret (French, 1669-1738); France; engraving

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Etching by Stefano della Bella showing title leaves with ornamental engravings, created between 1630 and 1664, used for book decoration and illustrative purposes.

Collage of cut out prints, anonymous, c. 1870 collage. print Collage of cut out prints. Part of an album with 32 sheets, covered on both sides with cut out prints, probably from 19th-century times. paper

Print, Design for Cartouche with Large and Small Compartments; Designed by François de Cuvilliés the Elder (Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768); Engraved by Johann Gottfried Haid; Published by Nicolas Jean Baptiste de Poilly (France, 1712 - ca. 1758); Germany; etching and engraving on off-white laid paper; Platemark: 35.5 x 22.6 cm (14 x 8 7/8 in.) Sheet: 44 x 28.6 cm (17 5/16 x 11 1/4 in.)

Balzer Dahl (1825-1893), framing with the medallion of Chr. I, Fr. 3. And Fr. 7., 1825 - 1893

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Bound Print, Panel Designs of Grotesque Ornamentation; Designed by Jean Bérain the Elder (French, 1640-1711); Published by Jacques Thuret (French, 1669-1738); France; engraving

Bound Print, Panel Designs of Grotesque Ornaments; Designed by Jean Bérain the Elder (French, 1640-1711); Published by Jacques Thuret (French, 1669-1738); France; engraving

Etching by Stefano della Bella from 1637 depicting portraits of Emperor Ferdinand II, showing facial features, posture, and ceremonial attire.

Oval Cartouche with Rolwerk, Charles Mavelot, 1685 Numbered at the top right: 27. Print is part of an album. paper etching / engraving Numbered at the top right: 27. Print is part of an album. paper etching / engraving

Hans Holbein the Youngers woodcut after 1522 features a title frame depicting Saints Peter and Paul with ornamental and architectural details.

Print, Design for a Pendant Trophy; Designed by René Charpentier (French, 1680 - 1723); Print Maker: Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695-1772); France; etching on laid paper

Gouden hangers, anonymous, c. 1881 - in or before 1889 photomechanical print Antwerp paper collotype / photolithography capital (~ column, pillar). ornaments, jewels

Album Of Frames

Five strips of 18th-century French side from the collection of the Kunstwerbemuseum in Dresden, Anonymous, 1888 photomechanical print This print is part of a cover with 49 prints and a list of images. Dresden paper collotype lace Artificial museum

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Targhe ed altri ornati di varie e capricciose invenzioni (Cartouches and other ornaments of various and capricious invention, page 28) 1773 After Georges Reverdy Page from an album with 54 prints, 40 of which come from a series published by Carlo Losi in Rome in 1773. For some reason often overlooked, these prints actually reproduce16th-century designs attributed to the enigmatic French artist Georges Reverdy and the better-known Netherlandish artist Jacob Floris. All copies are in reverse. In some cases they are combined with the originals in this album. Several pages in the album are empty, indicating that some prints may have been taken out at some point.. Targhe ed altri ornati di varie e capricciose invenzioni (Cartouches and other ornaments of various and capricious invention, page 28). After Georges Reverdy (French, active Lyon, 1529-57). 1773. Etching and engraving. Carlo Losi (Italian, 1757- after 1805)

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Print, Trophy Design; Designed by Jean-Charles Delafosse (French, 1734-1791); France; etching on laid paper

Etching by Jean Le Pautre from 1661 depicting vases with ornamental stitch patterns, highlighting decorative design, form, and classical influences.

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Hoffmann Emil (1845-1901), design of a certificate of honor for the German Allgemeine Exhibition for Accident Prevention Berlin (July 1st, 1889): Letter to recognition of the KT. Mr. Prof. Emil Dietrich, 1.VII. 1889. Pencil on paper, 55.6 x 42.2 cm (including scan edges) Hoffmann Emil (1845-1901): Entwurf einer Ehrenurkunde für die Deutsche Allgemeine Ausstellung für Unfallverhütung Berlin

Etching by Wenzel Hollar depicting human figures accompanied by coats of arms, produced between 1627 and 1677, highlighting heraldic details and baroque artistic techniques.

Print (Italy)

Tomb with putti and the Arma Christi, 1714 print Numbered top left: no. 20. print maker: Romeafter drawing by: Italyafter design by: ItalyVaticaanstad paper etching serious, tomb. 'Weapon Christi'. Cupids: 'Amores', 'Amoretti', 'Putti'

Bound Print, Garden Designs; Designed by Jean Bérain the Elder (French, 1640-1711); Published by Jacques Thuret (French, 1669-1738); France; engraving

Print (Germany)

Bound Print, Petits Trumeaux de la Galerie dApollon; Designed by Jean Bérain the Younger (1674-1726); France; etching on laid paper

Grotesque ornament in the upper part under the canopy female Herma with a basket of flowers on the germ, in the lower two masks and a pair of neck; Berain, Jean (1640-1711; st.), Unknown; before 1710 (1663-00-00-1752-00-00);Magdalenaea (collection), Schlesisches Museum der Bildenden Künste (Wrocław - 1880-1945) - collection, decorations, grotesque (ornament), griffins (mitol.), Herms, baskets, flowers, masks, ornaments, projects

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ornamentprent, Jacques Androuet, 1561 Part of 'Seconde Livre d'ArchitectVre' (1561): 64 etchings with ornamented architecture parts. paper etching architectural design or model

Plate 6, from Diverses pièces de serruriers (Various Designs for Locksmiths), Hugues Brisville, French, active ca. 1663, Jean Bérain, the Elder, French, 1640 - 1711, Pierre Mariette II, French, 1634 - 1716, Engraving on laid paper, Horizontal rectangle showing scrolling arabesques entertwined with nude figures whose bodies terminate in acanthus leaves. At left, design for a bracket with two figures., France, after 1662, ornament, Print, Print

Print, Design for an Andiron; Designed by Jean Cotelle (French, 1607-1676); Published by François de Poilly (French, 1622 - 1693); France; etching

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Altar on foot, Pierre-Nicolas Beauvallet, 1820 Ornament print with a burning altar vase on high foot surrounded by dancing female figures. Part (14th CAH. F.LE 8) of the Prentalbum with two series of a total of 138 ornament prints by Beauvallet and Normand, 'Fragmens d'Ortuens Dans Le Style Antique'. paper etching ornaments ~ art. altar ~ Roman religion

Print, Deux diferents desseins de Tables; Designed by François de Cuvilliés the Elder (Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768); Engraved by Karl Albert von Lespilliez (1723-1796); Germany; etching and engraving on off-white laid paper; Frame: 60.3 x 44.8 x 2.5 cm (23 3/4 x 17 5/8 x 1 in.) Platemark: 35.7 x 23.7 cm (14 1/16 x 9 5/16 in.) Sheet: 44 x 28.6 cm (17 5/16 x 11 1/4 in.)

Print, The Gentleman's and Cabinet-Maker's Director; Designed by Thomas Chippendale (1718 - 1779); England; etching on off-white laid paper

Print, Livre Nouveau de Serrurerie; France

Print, Orfèvre Bÿoutier; Designed by J.R. Lucotte (French, 1750-84); Written by Denis Diderot (French, 1713-1784), Jean le Rond d'Alembert (French, 1717-1783); Print Maker: Robert Bénard; France; etching and engraving on laid paper

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Copper engraving by Jacques Callot from 1630 titled 'The Obsessed', depicting an exorcism scene with figures and detailed composition.

Quarter of a Ceiling, Livre de Portion de Plafonds et d'un Poëlle (Book of Portions of Ceilings and of a Stove), François de Cuvilliés the Elder, Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768, François de Cuvilliés the younger, German, 1731 - 1777, François de Cuvilliés the younger, German, 1731 - 1777, Gabriel Huquier, French, 1695-1772, François de Cuvilliés the Elder, Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768, Engraving on paper, Design for a quarter of a ceiling. At lower right corner, a hunting trophy composed of a horn, fox (or other animal), and a rifle, suspended by a ribbon wrapped around the leg of a putto figure above, who is seated upon a cloud along with two other putti, one of whom holds a bird on a string. At lower left, a bust of a figure on a plinth emitting rays of light. At upper right, a symmetrical cartouche with a staff at center. Ceiling medallion at upper left., Munich, Germany, Paris, France, 1731-68, albums (bound) & books, Bound print, Bound print

25. Zygmunt I Stary; EKS Zygmunt and the old; two vertical stripes with Polish coats of arms; Kosicki, Ludwik (1793-1846); 1840 (1840-00-00-1840-00-00);

Etching by Daniel Hopfer from 1500-1536 depicting a hug, three old women, and the devil, emphasizing figures, interaction, and composition.

Bliżej Kultury unknown

Two dwarfs for the month of August, 1720, 1716 - 1720 Two dwarfs for the month of August (harvest month). A joker with a sleeping woman. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Print printed within a decorative frame of a separate plate for the month of August with two bathing dwarfs and dogs. Part of part III (a series of the twelve months) in the second Dutch bound edition from 1720 (and related to the wind trade in that year) of a series of caricatures with dwarfs, known as the dwarf toneel, partly copied to an older German example. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching / engraving Two dwarfs for the month of August (harvest month). A joker with a sleeping woman. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Print printed within a decorative frame of a separate plate for the month of August with two bathing dwarfs and dogs. Part of part III (a series of the twelve months) in the second Dutch bound edition from 1720 (and related to the wi

Frame with Rocaille Cartouche, Deuxième Livre de Cadres (Second Book of Frames), François de Cuvilliés the Elder, Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768, Carl Albert von Lespilliez, German, 1723 - 1796, François de Cuvilliés the Elder, Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768, Etching and engraving on paper, Upright frame design for a mirror or painting, topped with a rocaille cartouche at upper center surrounded by two palm branches. Floral and vegetal decoration throughout., Munich, Germany, 1740-68, albums (bound) & books, Bound print, Bound print

Bound Print, Title Page; Designed by Gilles-Marie Oppenord (French, 1672-1742); Print Maker: Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695-1772); Published by Chez Huquier; France; etching and engraving on paper

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Bound Print, Designs for Two Vertical Panels; Designed by François de Cuvilliés the Elder (Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768); Print Maker: Carl Albert von Lespilliez (German, 1723 - 1796); Germany; engraving on paper; Platemark: 35.5 × 22.9 cm (14 × 9 in.)

Elephant scale, Pierre-Nicolas Beauvallet, 1820 Ornament print with a bowl worn by an elephant. Part (11th CAH. F.LE 6) of the Prentalbum with two series of a total of 138 ornament prints by Beauvallet and Normand, 'Fragmens d'Ortuens Dans Le Style Antique'. paper etching ornaments ~ art. other ornament derived from animal forms. trunked animals: elephant

Triomf Van Juno, Giulio Bonasone, 1501 - 1580 print Juno is on her chariot and is surrounded by women. There is a peacock on her shoulder. Under a four -line verse in Italian. The show is caught in a decorative frame with putti and owls. Italy paper etching / engraving (story of) Juno (Hera). triumph of Juno

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Copper engraving by René Lochon from 1651 showing ornamental designs, including decorative motifs, patterns, and classical embellishments.

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59. The coat of arms of the Russian Paś ( W. Jerzy with the Dragon); 60. Tsar Ivan Gro Kosicki, Ludwik (1793-1846); 1840 (1840-00-00-1840-00-00);

Bound Print, Frame with Cartouche, Premier Livre de Cadres (First Book of Frames); Designed by François de Cuvilliés the Elder (Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768); Engraved by Carl Albert von Lespilliez (German, 1723 - 1796); Germany; etching and engraving on paper; 27.3 × 17.6 cm (10 3/4 × 6 15/16 in.)

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Cartouche with a Fountain in a Garden Setting in the Background, Pierre Edme Babel, French, ca. 1720-1775, Pierre Edme Babel, French, ca. 1720-1775, Jacques Chéreau, French, 1688-1776, Engraving on off-white laid paper, Cartouche design, France, 1738, ornament, Print, Print

Cartouche with rollerwork; History of Jakob and Esau; Historia Jacobi et Esau: Per Martinum de Vos: 4 fol:; Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. Title in cartouche with rollerwork. Title Print for a series of prints about the history of Jacob and Esau. Print is part of an album.

Print, Burner and Vase Designs for Pedestals; Designed by Richard de Lalonde (French, active 1780-96); Print Maker: Augustin Nicolas Foin (French, 1726-c. 1759); Published by Jacques-François Chéreau (French, 1742 - 1794); France; etching on off-white laid paper

Print, Panel Design (Left Plate); Designed by Bellay (French, active from 1734); Print Maker: Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695-1772); France; etching and engraving on laid paper

Print, LA SCULPTURE / LA PEINTURE; Print Maker: Jacques Bacheley (French, 1712 - 1781); After Hubert-François Gravelot (French, active England, 1699 - 1773); France; etching on paper

Detail of a wooden panel sculptive, interior, hotel lauzun, 17 quay of Anjou, 4th arrondissement, paris Detail of a carved wooden board, interior, Lauzun Hotel, 17 Quai d'Anjou, Paris (IV�me Arr.), 1905. Photography of Eugene Atget (1857-1927).

Print, Piédestal pour figure Equestre; Designed by Jules-François Boucher le fils (French, 1736 - 1782); Print Maker: Jean Pelletier (French, born ca. 1736); Published by Chez Le Pere et Avaulez, Charles Le Pere (French, active 18th century), Pierre-Michel Avaulez (French, active 1772 - d. 1774); France; engraving on off white laid paper

Print, Pl. 2 of 18e cahier de cartels et trophées de l'oeuvre de Ranson from Oeuvres contenant un recueil de trophées, attributs, cartouches, vases, fleurs, ornemens, et plusieurs dessins agréables pour broder des fauteuils; composés et dessinés par Ranson, et gravés par Berthaut et Voysard

Etching by Hubertus Quellinus depicting an ornament representing the four classical elements, circa 1668.

The Kleine Mens Rural Schermutsius, 1716, 1716 The little man Rusticus Schermutsius as a member of the Tyrolean militia. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Print printed within a decorative frame of a separate plate with small people. Numbered right in the middle: 39. Part of the Dutch -bound edition from 1716 of a series of caricatures of small people, known as the dwarf tone, copied to an older German example. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching The little man Rusticus Schermutsius as a member of the Tyrolean militia. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Print printed within a decorative frame of a separate plate with small people. Numbered right in the middle: 39. Part of the Dutch -bound edition from 1716 of a series of caricatures of small people, known as the dwarf tone, copied to an older German example. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching

Print, The Gentleman's and Cabinet-Maker's Director; Designed by Thomas Chippendale (1718 - 1779); England; etching on off-white laid paper

The little man Mr. Curtius van Pleithuisen as a lawyer, 1716, 1716 The little man Mr. Curtius van Pleithuisen as a lawyer who studies a document. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Print printed within a decorative frame of a separate plate with saters, angels and an eagle. Numbered right in the middle: 8. Part of the Dutch -bound edition from a series of caricatures of small people, known as the dwarf tone, copied to an older German example. print maker: Northern Netherlandsprint maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching The little man Mr. Curtius van Pleithuisen as a lawyer who studies a document. In the caption verses in German, French and Dutch. Print printed within a decorative frame of a separate plate with saters, angels and an eagle. Numbered right in the middle: 8. Part of the Dutch -bound edition from a series of caricatures of small people, known as the dwarf tone, copied to an older German example. print maker: Northern Netherlandsprint m

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