Art Prints

Illustration pour "Journal des dames et des modes". La femme porte une robe blanche avec une jupe longue et étroite présentant un motif à volutes c...

A contemporary coal miner adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to...

A contemporary Valentine adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to retur...

From a set of four folding screens depicting the Eight Views of Xiao Xiang - a theme developed from Chinese poetry, which became popular in Japanes...

A contemporary William Morris adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to ...

The quote is from the Novel, Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens, originally serialised between 1838 and 1839. It speaks to the universal truth th...

Laughter is 30 times more likely to occur when one is with others, rather than alone. It’s also healthy; laughter alleviates stress response, stimu...

When setting resolutions, think of why the goal is important, what one would like to achieve, who might be involved, and how, when, and where it wo...

Le plus ancien globe terrestre encore existant a été réalisé en 1492 par Martin Behaim (1459-1537).

Les sphères armillaires, dont les premiers modèles remontent au IIème siècle, sont des représentations en laiton de la sphère céleste. Les marins u...

The name ‘scrooge’ has become another word for a miser in the English language. ‘Bah! Humbug!’ has come to express that something is overly festive...

The iconic novella was highly influential in reviving Christmas and reinventing how the season is celebrated. Celebrations became smaller and more ...

This botanical chart by George Spratt, illustrates the principle poisonous mushrooms and exotic plants cultivated in Britain. These include the Fly...

This portrait of Charles Dickens was painted during his first tour of North America, where he caught the attention of Americans who lined the stree...

A contemporary Charles Dickens adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to...

Une adaptation d'une estampe japonaise de 1814. Le mot japonais pour grenouille est "kaeru", qui peut aussi signifier "revenir". La grenouille est ...

The Universal Larousse was a combined dictionary and encyclopaedia. The dictionary focused on the presentation of French language words with illust...

Bird and flower painting is considered one of the treasures of Chinese culture. It is inspired by the beauty of the multitude of flowers, birds and...

Charles Dickens (1812-1870) wrote his first novel 'The Pickwick Papers' in 1836 aged just 24. Throughout his life he wrote 15 novels, 5 novellas as...

Did you know that butterfly wings are actually transparent? They are made up of thin layers of protein, like exoskeletons. The majestic colours we ...

Prominent Victorian female English painter, Louise Jopling (1843-1933), was born in Manchester, and later studied in Paris. In 1901, she became the...

British painter, Edward John Gregory (1850-1909), born in Southampton, studied at South Kensington Art School and briefly at the Royal Academy Scho...

The print depicts a stunning view on the Pine Beach at Miho, with Mount Fuji in the background. Both the pine tree as well as Mount Fuji are regard...

The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patience and long life. By Japa...

Birds are associated with development, and with their ability to soar across the skies, they symbolise the capacity to embrace infinite possibiliti...

The warbling white-eye, also known as the Japanese white-eye, is a native species in Japan and often depicted in Japanese art. The persimmon fruit ...

Kingfishers are symbolic of freedom, courage and balance. The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It is a flower that has capt...

The maple tree represents elegance and grace, the turning of the colours has made it a popular subject in Japanese art, poetry and literature.

The passing of life and time are shown through the changing of seasons. The two most celebrated are spring and autumn, viewing the cherry blossoms ...

These auspicious plants are known as the Three Friends of Winter. Due to them not withering, when shown together they symbolise resilience, steadfa...

Both the chrysanthemum and wisteria are believed to stand for immortality and longevity. The wisteria also represents balance and calmness whilst t...

A contemporary purple adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to r...

A contemporary pink adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to return”, s...

A contemporary yellow adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to return”,...

A contemporary red adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also mean “to return”. Th...

From the series Thirty-six Restaurants of Tokyo, the artist Kunichika (1835-1900) depicts popular geisha with a square inset showing the eatery - i...