Pair of engravings from the American edition of Maynard's Josephus, 1795

Widescreen copperplate engraving of London on the Thames River from the Docklands. English, 1926. Dimensions: 20-1/4” W x 10-1/8” H x 3/4" D (framed)

Black-tailed Hare from the first volume of the octavo edition of Audubon's “Quadrupeds of North America”. John James Audubon (1765-1851), after coming to America around 1803 became ...

Antique print titled ‘Le Jabiru’. This print depicts the jabiru stork bird and originates from Buffon’s ‘Histoire Naturelle’, published in Paris 1795. Artists and engravers: Comte de Buffon (September 7, 1707 - April 16, 1788). French naturalist...

The two engravings displayed side by side depict monumental structures from ancient Egypt and are dated to the late 18th century. They are both examples of European interest in documenting and exploring Egyptian antiquities during the period of early exploration and fascination with the ancient world. ### Image 1: Profile View of the Remains of the Sphinx near the Pyramids of Egypt - Subject: The Sphinx, one of Egypt's most iconic monuments, is shown with its body largely buried in sand, as it was during this period before modern excavations. The figures atop and around the Sphinx provide scale and show the magnitude of the monument. The image also captures European explorers and researchers measuring the Sphinx, emphasizing the curiosity and study of ancient civilizations. - Age: This engraving likely dates from the late 18th century, during a time when European expeditions to Egypt were becoming more common, particularly following Napoleon's campaign in the late 1790s, which sparked Egyptomania across Europe. - Maker: The engraving is credited to Denon and Lege, both of whom were active artists and engravers during this time. Dominique Vivant Denon...