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Printing Collection (page 21)

"From Gutenberg's Press to Modern Printing: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the 1450s

Background imagePrinting Collection: Cloth Dressers, from Costume of Yorkshire engraved by Robert Havell (1769-1832)

Cloth Dressers, from Costume of Yorkshire engraved by Robert Havell (1769-1832)
STC55700 Cloth Dressers, from Costume of Yorkshire engraved by Robert Havell (1769-1832), 1814 (colour litho) by Walker, George (fl.1803-15) (after)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Lowerhouse Print Works, Burnley (oil on canvas)

Lowerhouse Print Works, Burnley (oil on canvas)
THA222199 Lowerhouse Print Works, Burnley (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); 66x91.4 cm; Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley

Background imagePrinting Collection: William Caxtons (c. 1422 - c. 91) Print Mark, illustration from

William Caxtons (c. 1422 - c. 91) Print Mark, illustration from
XJF208337 William Caxtons (c.1422 - c.91) Print Mark, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and Renaissance, written and engraved by Paul Lacroix

Background imagePrinting Collection: A paper marblers workshop and tools, from the

A paper marblers workshop and tools, from the
STC243976 A paper marblers workshop and tools, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Background imagePrinting Collection: Gutenberg Schoffer and Fust, Frankfort (engraving)

Gutenberg Schoffer and Fust, Frankfort (engraving)
970740 Gutenberg Schoffer and Fust, Frankfort (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gutenberg Schoffer and Fust, Frankfort)

Background imagePrinting Collection: In the book printing house of Christophe Plantin (litho)

In the book printing house of Christophe Plantin (litho)
969025 In the book printing house of Christophe Plantin (litho) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the book printing house of Christophe Plantin, Antwerp)

Background imagePrinting Collection: The First Proof (engraving)

The First Proof (engraving)
971173 The First Proof (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Proof)

Background imagePrinting Collection: The last tribulation of Gutenberg, the printer, on the verge of victory (litho)

The last tribulation of Gutenberg, the printer, on the verge of victory (litho)
979565 The last tribulation of Gutenberg, the printer, on the verge of victory (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last tribulation of Gutenberg)

Background imagePrinting Collection: The Graphic Typesetting and Printing (engraving)

The Graphic Typesetting and Printing (engraving)
1061292 The Graphic Typesetting and Printing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Graphic Typesetting and Printing)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Typography (chromolitho)

Typography (chromolitho)
961292 Typography (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Typography. French trade card from the 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePrinting Collection: Portrait of the Emperor Maximilian (litho)

Portrait of the Emperor Maximilian (litho)
961215 Portrait of the Emperor Maximilian (litho) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of early printing and engraving)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Page from the Aldine Aristotle (litho)

Page from the Aldine Aristotle (litho)
961203 Page from the Aldine Aristotle (litho) by Italian School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of early printing and engraving)

Background imagePrinting Collection: The Miracle of the Elephant (litho)

The Miracle of the Elephant (litho)
961178 The Miracle of the Elephant (litho) by Chinese School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of oriental printing and engraving)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Part of a page selected from Fust and Schoeffers second psalter (colour litho)

Part of a page selected from Fust and Schoeffers second psalter (colour litho)
961169 Part of a page selected from Fust and Schoeffers second psalter (colour litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Page from the Monte Santo di Dio (colour litho)

Page from the Monte Santo di Dio (colour litho)
961153 Page from the Monte Santo di Dio (colour litho) by Italian School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of early printing and engraving)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Page from the Dialogus Creaturarum (litho)

Page from the Dialogus Creaturarum (litho)
961147 Page from the Dialogus Creaturarum (litho) by Dutch School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of early printing and engraving)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Title page of Henry VIIIs Defence of the Roman Catholic Faith (litho)

Title page of Henry VIIIs Defence of the Roman Catholic Faith (litho)
961140 Title page of Henry VIIIs Defence of the Roman Catholic Faith (litho) by English School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Interior View, Main Building (engraving)

Interior View, Main Building (engraving)
1092664 Interior View, Main Building (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior View, Main Building)

Background imagePrinting Collection: James I, contributing his mite to the advancement of knowledge (engraving)

James I, contributing his mite to the advancement of knowledge (engraving)
1090825 James I, contributing his mite to the advancement of knowledge (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James I)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Discovery of the art of printing by Johannes Gutenberg, Mainz, Germany, 1440 (chromolitho)

Discovery of the art of printing by Johannes Gutenberg, Mainz, Germany, 1440 (chromolitho)
1093597 Discovery of the art of printing by Johannes Gutenberg, Mainz, Germany, 1440 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrinting Collection: William Caxton showing a printed page to Edward IV and his Queen (colour litho)

William Caxton showing a printed page to Edward IV and his Queen (colour litho)
3092867 William Caxton showing a printed page to Edward IV and his Queen (colour litho) by Brock, Richard Henry (1871-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Engraver and Printer, Bland, trade card (engraving)

Engraver and Printer, Bland, trade card (engraving)
984087 Engraver and Printer, Bland, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraver and Printer, Bland, trade card)

Background imagePrinting Collection: William Hogarths Frost Fair Souvenir (engraving)

William Hogarths Frost Fair Souvenir (engraving)
611408 William Hogarths Frost Fair Souvenir (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Printing the Boston News Letter (engraving)

Printing the Boston News Letter (engraving)
663856 Printing the Boston News Letter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printing the Boston News Letter)

Background imagePrinting Collection: The Strand at 3. 30 a. m. (engraving)

The Strand at 3. 30 a. m. (engraving)
670552 The Strand at 3.30 a.m. (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strand at 3.30 a.m. Illustration for My Book of Inventions (Edward Arnold, c 1890)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Frost Fair on the Thames, Printed Souvenir for King Charles II and Family, 1684 (engraving)

Frost Fair on the Thames, Printed Souvenir for King Charles II and Family, 1684 (engraving)
558718 Frost Fair on the Thames, Printed Souvenir for King Charles II and Family, 1684 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frost Fair on the Thames 1684)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Workshops of the Bibliographisches Institut, Leipzig, Germany (engraving)

Workshops of the Bibliographisches Institut, Leipzig, Germany (engraving)
5216908 Workshops of the Bibliographisches Institut, Leipzig, Germany (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Workshops of the Bibliographisches Institut)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Copper Plate Printer (engraving)

Copper Plate Printer (engraving)
6004303 Copper Plate Printer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Copper Plate Printer)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Facsimile of page 5 of the first edition of the Ars moriendi (The Art of Dying)

Facsimile of page 5 of the first edition of the Ars moriendi (The Art of Dying), 15th Century (engraving)
6029324 Facsimile of page 5 of the first edition of the Ars moriendi (The Art of Dying), 15th Century (engraving) by French School

Background imagePrinting Collection: The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer Now Newly Imprinted by Geoffrey Chaucer

The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer Now Newly Imprinted by Geoffrey Chaucer
5668979 The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer Now Newly Imprinted by Geoffrey Chaucer, published by Kelmscott Press in 1896 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones

Background imagePrinting Collection: 'Berges de la Marne'(Banks of the Marne

"Berges de la Marne"(Banks of the Marne
FIA5397597 " Berges de la Marne" (Banks of the Marne) Peinture de Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) - vers 1888 - Oil on canvas - Dim 65x81, 3 cm Art Gallery of New South Wales by Cezanne

Background imagePrinting Collection: The cold stream par Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920). Oil on canvas, size : 98x66, 1894

The cold stream par Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920). Oil on canvas, size : 98x66, 1894
FIA5405616 The cold stream par Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920). Oil on canvas, size : 98x66, 1894, Private Collection by Zorn

Background imagePrinting Collection: Trois danseuses russes - Three Russian Dancers, by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)

Trois danseuses russes - Three Russian Dancers, by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
FIA5408962 Trois danseuses russes - Three Russian Dancers, by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917). Pastel on paper, End 1890s. Dimension : 62x67 cm

Background imagePrinting Collection: The Cliff, Etretat, Sunset par Monet, Claude (1840-1926), 1882-1883 - Oil on canvas, 60

The Cliff, Etretat, Sunset par Monet, Claude (1840-1926), 1882-1883 - Oil on canvas, 60
FIA5403471 The Cliff, Etretat, Sunset par Monet, Claude (1840-1926), 1882-1883 - Oil on canvas, 60, 5x81, 8 - Fine Art Museum of North Carolina by Monet

Background imagePrinting Collection: Hortense allaitant Paul - Woman breastfeeding her child par Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906)

Hortense allaitant Paul - Woman breastfeeding her child par Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906)
FIA5402963 Hortense allaitant Paul - Woman breastfeeding her child par Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906), ca 1872 - Oil on canvas, 23, 2x23, 2 - Private Collection by Cezanne

Background imagePrinting Collection: A letter (or Lady at the Cafe) par Mariani, Pompeo (1857-1927)

A letter (or Lady at the Cafe) par Mariani, Pompeo (1857-1927)
FIA5405611 A letter (or Lady at the Cafe) par Mariani, Pompeo (1857-1927). Oil on cardboard, size : 49x34, 1908, Private Collection by Mariani

Background imagePrinting Collection: Femmes au bain - Bathing Women, by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919). Oil on canvas. c

Femmes au bain - Bathing Women, by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919). Oil on canvas. c
FIA5407812 Femmes au bain - Bathing Women, by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919). Oil on canvas. c. 1915-1916. Dimension : 40, 5x51 cm

Background imagePrinting Collection: Paris Exhibition, the Ingram Rotary Machine for Printing Illustrated Newspapers (engraving)

Paris Exhibition, the Ingram Rotary Machine for Printing Illustrated Newspapers (engraving)
1621901 Paris Exhibition, the Ingram Rotary Machine for Printing Illustrated Newspapers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Exhibition)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Character foundry - in 'Encyclopedia'by Diderot et d Alembert

Character foundry - in "Encyclopedia"by Diderot et d Alembert
LSE4084712 Character foundry - in " Encyclopedia" by Diderot et d Alembert by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Alphabet Specimen Sheet, from Mechanick Exercises: or The Doctrine of Handy-Works applied

Alphabet Specimen Sheet, from Mechanick Exercises: or The Doctrine of Handy-Works applied
4071278 Alphabet Specimen Sheet, from Mechanick Exercises: or The Doctrine of Handy-Works applied to the Art of Printing, pub

Background imagePrinting Collection: History of printing: a typographic workshop around 1530

History of printing: a typographic workshop around 1530
JLJ4565815 History of printing: a typographic workshop around 1530. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: History of printing)

Background imagePrinting Collection: Patent Vertical Printing Machine, in the Great Exhibition, Class C, No 122 (engraving)

Patent Vertical Printing Machine, in the Great Exhibition, Class C, No 122 (engraving)
1625672 Patent Vertical Printing Machine, in the Great Exhibition, Class C, No 122 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patent Vertical Printing Machine)

Background imagePrinting Collection: The Old London Street at the Health Exhibition (colour litho)

The Old London Street at the Health Exhibition (colour litho)
1623046 The Old London Street at the Health Exhibition (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old London Street at the Health Exhibition)

Background imagePrinting Collection: From the Ars Moriendi, Block-Book, c 1450 (litho)

From the Ars Moriendi, Block-Book, c 1450 (litho)
2787025 From the Ars Moriendi, Block-Book, c 1450 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Ars Moriendi, Block-Book, c 1450)

Background imagePrinting Collection: From the Liturgical Psalter printed at Mentz, 1457 (litho)

From the Liturgical Psalter printed at Mentz, 1457 (litho)
2787021 From the Liturgical Psalter printed at Mentz, 1457 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Liturgical Psalter printed at Mentz, 1457)

Background imagePrinting Collection: From Die Geschicht Von Dem Seyligen Kind Und Marterer Genannt Symon, by J M Tuberinus... (litho)

From Die Geschicht Von Dem Seyligen Kind Und Marterer Genannt Symon, by J M Tuberinus... (litho)
2787019 From Die Geschicht Von Dem Seyligen Kind Und Marterer Genannt Symon, by J M Tuberinus... (litho) by English School

Background imagePrinting Collection: Advertisement of Books sold by Anton Koburger, printed at Nuremberg, c 1480 (litho)

Advertisement of Books sold by Anton Koburger, printed at Nuremberg, c 1480 (litho)
2787018 Advertisement of Books sold by Anton Koburger, printed at Nuremberg, c 1480 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)



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"From Gutenberg's Press to Modern Printing: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the 1450s, when Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized the world with his printing press. This invention marked a turning point in history, making books more accessible and knowledge easier to disseminate. Fast forward to the 1800s, where the cylinder printing press took center stage. This innovation allowed for faster and more efficient production of newspapers and other printed materials. In the early 1900s, coal tar became a game-changer in the printing industry as it provided vibrant colors for lithographic prints. The Daily Telegraph's bustling printing room was filled with these colorful masterpieces that captivated readers. Meanwhile, across Europe, Martin Luther shook religious institutions with his famous "95 Theses" printed on a press similar to Gutenberg's. These bold statements sparked a reformation movement that forever changed Christianity. Typesetting by hand was an art form practiced diligently at Morning Post newspaper in London. Skilled typesetters meticulously arranged individual letters into words and sentences before they were pressed onto paper. Benjamin Franklin himself utilized a printing press during his lifetime as he pursued both political and scientific endeavors. His contributions extended beyond statesmanship; they also encompassed advancements in communication technology. Imagine standing amidst towering shelves filled with books produced by Gutenberg's revolutionary press - truly awe-inspiring. These volumes represent centuries of knowledge preserved through print. Traveling further north brings us to Glen Rosa on Scotland's Isle of Arran, where Cir Mohr stands majestically against picturesque landscapes. Even here, one can find evidence equipment used by German printers who settled there long ago. Printing has come a long way since its humble beginnings but remains an integral part of our lives today. Whether it be newspapers or novels, brochures or business cards - each piece is crafted using techniques developed over centuries.