| Copper plate engravings were used to illustrate great scientific works as well as trade catalogues, pamphlets and literature for hundreds of years until the advent of photography. Paintings were turned into engravings by highly skilled engravers and when printed in large editions, these images could reach a wide audience at an affordable price. Such illustrations have been used for decoration since the day they were first published and can today be displayed with great effect
even in the most modern of settings. They are often a complement to other forms of visual art and blend effortlessly into most interiors. |
Framed antique prints are ideal for covering a lot of wall space since they provide very good value for money, and hanging them in groups creates more of an impact than displaying a solitary picture on a large wall. The fine engravings illustrated here are only an introduction to the range - specific subjects can be sourced for clients and prints can be custom framed to suit a specific interior. Early maps and other academic subjects make ideal gifts, personal or corporate, since they can be linked to a person's background or interests, and decorative designs will add that eclectic touch to a collection built up over the years. |