Art Prints

Tudor rose pattern, based on a design for an embroidery, designed by British architect and painter, Ernest Geldart (1848–1929). He was ordained a d...

The traditional symbol of peace, the rainbow, is held by the queen. The inscription reads "Non sine sole iris" meaning "No rainbow without the sun"...

Henry Percy (1564-1632), 9th Earl of Northumberland, was one of the wealthiest peers of the court of Elizabeth I. His scientific and alchemical exp...

Portrait of Henry Frederick (1594–1612), and Sir John Harington (1592-1614). The scene of the Royal hunt is portrayed with a light palette, filled ...

Odilon Redon’s dreamy images of nature were heavily inspired by Japanese art. Redon’s later works, of somewhat abstract subjects painted in bright ...

Upon visiting Venice for the first time when he was 68, Monet completed 37 paintings of the city, mainly depicting well-known landmarks close to th...

Monet considered his 1908 Venice paintings to be souvenirs rather than serious artworks. However, in 1912, he agreed to stage an exhibition – Claud...

Georges Seurat reworked A Sunday on La Grand Jatte many times, producing different sketches of figures around the park. For his use of pointillism,...

La Grande Jatte, the subject of Georges Seurat’s neo-impressionist masterpiece, is an island in the middle of the river Seine. The name of the isla...

The poplar trees stood along the bank of the Epte River near Monet’s Giverny estate. Monet’s poplars became a series of paintings. However, the pop...

Le Chat Noir, or The Black Cat, was an entertainment venue in Paris in the 19th century, located in the artistic locale of Montmartre. The poster ...

Similar to the Mona Lisa, the portrait by Johannes Vermeer, is reputed for the mysterious manner in which the girl gazes back at the viewer. Unlike...

Gilding, the painting and layering of gold accents, was often the final stage of decorating French porcelain. As houses were lit by firelight or ca...

Deer have many meanings across cultures. They are widely recognised as gentle, powerful, and intuitive creatures. Deer also symbolise regeneration ...

Gilding, the painting and layering of gold accents, was often the final stage of decorating French porcelain. As houses were lit by firelight or ca...

Gilding, the painting and layering of gold accents, was often the final stage of decorating French porcelain. As houses were lit by firelight or ca...

Gilding, the painting and layering of gold accents, was often the final stage of decorating French porcelain. As houses were lit by firelight or ca...

Gilding, the painting and layering of gold accents, was often the final stage of decorating French porcelain. As houses were lit by firelight or ca...

In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men. Mainly part of upper-cla...

In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men. Mainly part of upper-cla...

In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men. Mainly part of upper-cla...

In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men. Mainly part of upper-cla...

In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men. Mainly part of upper-cla...

In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men. Mainly part of upper-cla...

In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men. Mainly part of upper-cla...

In France, teashops were historically frequented more by women whereas coffee shops, or cafés, were more popular with men. Mainly part of upper-cla...

Cheeses are sold in a variety of shapes, from circular and triangular to rectangular. The shape of a cheese section depends on type and even countr...

Fruits were the foundation of dessert in 17th and 18th century France, served as jams and preserves and as the base ingredient in many simple treat...

Cicadas and lilies have interestingly similar meanings. They are both symbols of life and rebirth, and their symbolism owes respectively to the uni...

Among the aristocracy of 17th century France, dessert was known as “le fruit” because it usually consisted of a collection of sweet-tasting fruits ...

Most butterflies fly during the day, whereas most moths fly at night except for a few specific species that also fly during the day. Some species o...

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

At least once a year, most birds regrow their feathers to replace old ones that have become tired and unkempt. Especially before the wintertime, bi...

Design from Nouveau Larousse Illustré, an illustrated French dictionary published in 7 volumes. The encyclopaedia contained 7,600 pages, 237,000 ar...

Illustration from Johnson's household book of nature featuring the common bat, vampire bat, dog headed bat, horseshoe bat and Fruit eating bat.