Russell Chatham

Antique map titled 'Turkey in Europe and Hungary'. Original map of Turkey in Europe. Covers present day Northern Turkey, Greece, Albania, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, Bosnia Herzogovin...

Seriograph by Itzchak Tarkay 2013 "Too Cold at Home" Seriolithograph in color on paper. Framed. Certificate of Authenticity.

Antique print titled 'Mosaic, found at Pompeii'. Old print of mosaic found at Pompeii. This print originates from 'One Hundred and Fifty Wood Cuts selected from the Penny Magazine'. ...

Gentle Repose at Österby: An 1824 Aquatint by Ulrik Thersner. This aquatint by Ulrik Thersner, created in 1824, depicts the serene landscape of Österby in Sweden. The image is suffused with a gentle light that bathes the scene in a warm, inviting glow. It features two individuals on horseback in the foreground, suggesting a tranquil pace of life and leisurely exploration. Their presence adds a narrative element to the scene, inviting viewers to contemplate the journey the riders are undertaking. The central focus of the aquatint is the stately building situated by the water, likely a manor house or a significant estate of the time, reflecting the architectural style of the early 19th century. The estate is flanked by expansive, lush greenery and tall trees, with a prominent pine tree in the foreground that anchors the composition. The detailed rendering of the foliage and the atmospheric perspective in the background create a sense of depth and spaciousness. In Skåne, Thersner had drawn several mansions in 1816, and he decided to publish a counterpart to Erik Dahlbergh's Suecia antiqua et hodierna. He called his work Fordna och present Sverige, and in 1817 began its publication. Carl Fredrik Akrell engraved the images, which were executed in aquatint. Eventually, Wilhelm Maximilian Carpelan joined the publication. The Scania part was completed in 1823, Östergötland was started in 1820 and Uppland and Södermanland in 1824-25. Thersner himself wrote the text for the pictures. After Thersner's death, his widow, with the help of friends, continued the publication, which had never received public support. Michael Gustaf Anckarsvärd took over the publication, in lithographic form, until 1843. The work could be continued, partly with the drawings left by Thersner as templates, partly by Anckarsvärd and others contributing new drawings. In general, Anckarsvärd's work is considered superior to Thersner's. In 1843, the work was taken over by Thersner's daughter, Thora Thersner (1818-1867). She continued publishing until her death. Thora Thersner lithographed her drawings herself, which are usually considered conscientious, if somewhat dry and weak. During her time, among other things, the part about Närke (1838-55) was continued and completed. At the time of Thora Thersner's death, the entire work comprised 91 booklets, containing 364 plates with text. The publication had cost each subscriber 682 kroner and 50 öre. More about the maker: Ulrik Thersner was a multifaceted individual, having an impactful military career alongside his work as a draftsman and topographer. Born on April 2, 1779, in Kyrkslätt parish in Finland, Thersner began his military service early, becoming a ship's boy in the Swedish navy at the tender age of seven. His naval service during Gustav III's Russian War...

A lithograph by Pierre Olofsson, dated 1995. This particular lithograph is part of Olofsson's own edition EA (épreuve d'artiste), which constitutes approximately 10% of the original ...

Antique print titled 'A Colossal Sarcophagus at Cacamo in Caramania'. Old print with a view on a sarcophagus at Caccamo, Carmania. This print originates from 'Views in the Ottoman Em...

Antique print titled 'The Jupiter of Phidias'. Old print of a statue of Zeus at Olympia by Phidias, as imagined by engraver John Jackson. This print ori...

Title: German Torpedo Boat Division at Sea – 1903 Chromolithograph by Hugo Graf This 1903 chromolithograph by Hugo Graf from 'Deutschland zur See' depicts a division of German Imperial Navy torpedo boats maneuvering at sea. The print, measuring approximately 20 x 33 cm on its original 39 x 51 cm mount, captures the torpedo boats in formation against a dramatic sky at sunset, symbolizing the agility and speed of these vessels. Torpedo boats were a critical element of Germany’s coastal defense strategy and naval tactics in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, designed to launch fast, surprise attacks on larger warships. The print’s mount has slight wear and spotting, adding to its historical appeal. This artwork is ideal for collectors interested in the evolution of naval warfare and pre-WWI German...

Handcolored aquatint made after Henry Alken by J. Clark. Published by T. McLean, London, 1820. The antique aquatint titled 'A Match at the Badger' by...

Antique portrait titled 'Francis Earl of Bedford'. Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford PC (1587 – 9 May 1641) was an English nobleman and politician. He built the square of Covent G...

Antique print titled 'Grond-teykeninge van s'Comp:s Logie op Barsaloor. In het Coninkryk van Canara'. Floor plan of the lodge at Barsaloor, Kanara, India. Th...

Antique Print of a steamship at Tanjung Burung (Tandjoen Boeroeng), Banda Islands, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Het Kamerlid van Berkestein in Nederlandsch-Indie.', (transl...