Line Engraving Collection

The Blue Passion-flower, 1799-1807. Creator: Robert John Thornton (British, 1768-1837)
The Blue Passion-flower, 1799-1807. In the 18th century, new engraving and etching techniques offered a variety of tonal effects that enhanced botanical prints

The picking of wool
3480144 The picking of wool; (add.info.: Line engraving depicting the picking of wool to separate it so that all parts of it will take the dye equally; English)

Noah building the Ark (line engraving)
1579761 Noah building the Ark (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of Noah building the Ark from the Book of Genesis. Engraved by J. Sadeler)

Boats of the Boulogne Flotilla for the invasion of England, 1803 (line engraving)
1579746 Boats of the Boulogne Flotilla for the invasion of England, 1803 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving depicting the Boats of the Boulogne Flotilla for the invasion of England as they)

Battle of St. Vincent, 1797 (line engraving)
1579735 Battle of St. Vincent, 1797 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving depicting the Battle of St. Vincent. The Captain running aboard the San Nicolas and San Josef. Engraved by J. Fittler)

The prizes taken at the Battle of Finisterre (line engraving)
1579715 The prizes taken at the Battle of Finisterre (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the prizes taken at the Battle of Finisterre)

The privateers Prince Frederick and Duke taking the Marques D'Antin and Louis Erasme (line engraving)
1579714 The privateers Prince Frederick and Duke taking the Marques D'Antin and Louis Erasme (line engraving); (add.info)

The Four Days' Battle (line etching)
1579702 The Four Days' Battle (line etching); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Four Days' Battle. The Royal Prince, ashore on the Galloper, hauling down her flag. Engraved by W. Niewhoff)

The capture of Brill by the 'sea beggars' (line engraving)
1579694 The capture of Brill by the 'sea beggars' (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving depicting the capture of Brill by the 'sea beggars')

The capture of Quebec, 1759 (line engraving)
1579721 The capture of Quebec, 1759 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving depicting the capture of Quebec. The troops landing in Wolfe's Cove. Published by Laurie and Whittle)

A mill for fulling cloth
3479657 A mill for fulling cloth; (add.info.: Line engraving depicting a mill for fulling cloth to remove oil and re-size. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Battle of the Saints, 1782 (line engraving)
1579730 Battle of the Saints, 1782 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Battle of the Saints. Rodney in the Formidable vlose to Windward of the Ville de Paris. Engraved by P. Mazell)

The journey of Princess Charlotte to England, 1761 (line engraving)
1579724 The journey of Princess Charlotte to England, 1761 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the journey of Princess Charlotte to England)

The Capture of Louisbourg, 1758 (line engraving)
1579719 The Capture of Louisbourg, 1758 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Capture of Louisbourg. The Prudent burned and the Bienfaisant captured. Engraved by P.C. Canot)

The taking of Portobello (line engraving)
1579713 The taking of Portobello (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the taking of Portobello. The Buford engaging the Iron Castle. Engraved by W. H. Toms)

Battle of Vigo (line engraving)
1579711 Battle of Vigo (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Battle of Vigo. Published by D. Mortier. Dated 1702.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The action off the Isle of Man, 1760 (line engraving)
1579723 The action off the Isle of Man, 1760 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the action off the Isle of Man)

The Monmouth taking the Foudrotant, 1758 (line engraving)
1579718 The Monmouth taking the Foudrotant, 1758 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Monmouth taking the Foudrotant. Original by F. Swaine. Dated 1758.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Battle of Malaga (line engraving)
1579712 Battle of Malaga (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Battle of Malaga. Sir George Rooke in the Royal Katherine. Original by I. Sailmaker)

Battle of the Nile, 1798 (line engraving)
1579739 Battle of the Nile, 1798 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving depicting the Battle of the Nile and The Orient blowing up. Engraved by J Fittler)

The capture of Havana, 1762 (line engraving)
1579726 The capture of Havana, 1762 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the capture of Havana. Admiral Pocock and Commodore Keppel with the first half of the transports making for Havana)

The attack on Cadiz (line etching)
1579698 The attack on Cadiz (line etching); (add.info.: Line engraving of the attack on Cadiz. The troops being landed and the shipping attacked in the harbour)

The Armada off Powey (line engraving)
1579696 The Armada off Powey (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Armada off Powey and the English fleet pursuing the Spanish up the Channel. Engraved by J)

The action off Portsmouth (line engraving)
1579691 The action off Portsmouth (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the action off Portsmouth during founding of the Mary Rose. Engraved by James Basire)

The Bonhomme Richard capturing the Serapis, 1779 (line engraving)
1579729 The Bonhomme Richard capturing the Serapis, 1779 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Bonhomme Richard capturing the Serapis. Engraved by Lerpiniere and Fittler)

Battle of Lagos, 1761 (line engraving)
1579720 Battle of Lagos, 1761 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Battle of Lagos. On the left Boscawen's Flagship the Namur with her Mizzen shot away. Engraved by P.C. Canot)

Battle of La Hogue (line engraving)
1579710 Battle of La Hogue (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Battle of La Hogue. The Soleil Royal and other French ships burned in Cherbourg Bay. Engraved by W. Woollett)

The washing of wool
3480146 The washing of wool; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the washing of wool in a stream. The wool would then be taken away to be hung out to dry)

A mill for fulling cloth
3479658 A mill for fulling cloth; (add.info.: Line engraving depicting a mill for fulling cloth to remove oil and re-size. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A mill for fulling cloth
3479656 A mill for fulling cloth; (add.info.: Line engraving depicting a mill for fulling cloth to remove oil and re-size. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Battle of Lepanto (line engraving)
1579693 Battle of Lepanto (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Battle of Lepanto. Engraved by L. Cornelisz. Dated 1590.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The action off Portsmouth (line engraving)
1579692 The action off Portsmouth (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the action off Portsmouth during founding of the Mary Rose. Engraved by James Basire)

The Turkish Captain Pasha's Gallery (line engraving)
1579772 The Turkish Captain Pasha's Gallery (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Turkish Captain Pasha's Gallery. Dated 1670.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Griffin (line engraving)
1579768 The Griffin (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of The Griffin. William Hawkins's ship during the Armada Campaign. Engraved by C. J. Visscher)

The Ark Royal (line engraving)
1579767 The Ark Royal (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of The Ark Royal. Howard's flagship during the Armada Campaign. Engraved by C. J. Visscher)

A ship close-hauled on the starboard track (line engraving)
1579765 A ship close-hauled on the starboard track (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of a ship close-hauled on the starboard track. Engraved by Frans Huys)

Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (line engraving)
1579736 Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving depicting the Battle of Camperdown. Duncan in the Venerable to Leeward of the dismasted Vrijheid. Engraved by J)

The repulse of a French Squadron off Cape Francois, 1759 (line engraving)
1579717 The repulse of a French Squadron off Cape Francois, 1759 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the repulse of a French Squadron off Cape Francois. Engraved by P.C. Canot)

Battle of Scheveningen (line etching)
1579701 Battle of Scheveningen (line etching); (add.info.: Line engraving of the battle of Scheveningen. Engraved by C. J. Visscher. Dated 1653.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The washing of wool
3480145 The washing of wool; (add.info.: Line engraving depicting the washing of wool and the hanging to dry; in order for the wool to then be spun)

A ship running out of a harbour (line engraving)
1579766 A ship running out of a harbour (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of a ship running out of a harbour. Engraved by Frans Huys. Dated 1565.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A 15th Century merchant ship (line engraving)
1579764 A 15th Century merchant ship (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of a 15th Century merchant ship. Dated 1470.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Armada off Calais (line engraving)
1579695 Armada off Calais (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Armada off Calais and the fire ship attack. Engraved by J. Pine after the tapestry in the House of Lords)

Nelson, when a Lieutenant in the Lowestoft volunteering to board a prize, 1809 (line engraving)
1579728 Nelson, when a Lieutenant in the Lowestoft volunteering to board a prize, 1809 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of Nelson)

Battle of Quiberon Bay, 1759 (line engraving)
1579722 Battle of Quiberon Bay, 1759 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Battle of Quiberon Bay. Hawke in the Royal George passing the captured Formidable. Engraved by P. Benazech)

The Dutch fleet returning after the Four Days' Battle (line etching)
1579703 The Dutch fleet returning after the Four Days' Battle (line etching); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Dutch fleet returning after the Four Days' Battle)

The capture of the Spanish Silver Fleet near Havana (line etching)
1579700 The capture of the Spanish Silver Fleet near Havana (line etching); (add.info.: Line engraving of the capture of the Spanish Silver Fleet near Havana)

The Sovereign of the Seas (line engraving)
1579769 The Sovereign of the Seas (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Sovereign of the Seas. Later called The Royal Sovereign. Engraved by J. Payne)

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"Exploring the Beauty of Line Engraving: A Journey through Mythology and Art" Step into a world where artistry meets mythology, as line engravings bring to life captivating sculptures from various eras. The Blue Passion-flower, delicately etched by Robert John Thornton in 1799-1807, captures nature's allure with intricate details. Marvel at the Statue of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, seated naked amidst a bountiful bunch of grapes and accompanied by his faithful canine companion. Nearby stands the striking figure of Orestes, son of Agamemnon in Greek mythology, depicted in all his naked glory. Witness the ethereal beauty of Diana of Ephesus, her bare breasts adorned with intricate decorations within an encased pillar. Urania, muse of astronomy, gracefully holds a pair of compasses symbolizing celestial navigation. Athletic prowess takes center stage as statues depict victorious disc throwers and athletes proudly displaying their well-toned physiques. Hercules Pomarius wields a mighty club while Bacchus indulges in revelry alongside a playful satyr. The formidable presence of Mars emerges with helmet and shield; his imposing stature embodies the essence of war. Meanwhile, Diana Venatrix exudes grace and strength as she clutches her bow and arrow ready for any huntress' challenge. Apollo Coelispex gazes skyward with torch ablaze; this nude sculpture evokes wonderment towards cosmic mysteries that lie beyond our reach. Each line engraving encapsulates timeless tales woven into stone masterpieces that continue to inspire awe today.