Monkeys, Lemurs etc

Discover antique prints of primates such as monkeys and lemurs.

They have fascinated humans for thousands of years as they are clever and similar to us in many ways.

Carl Linnaeus named them "primates" as he thought they were the highest order of animals.

Monkey illustration peaked in about 1600 to 1900. This was an exciting era of exploration and discovery. Scientists and artists documented and illustrated monkeys and other primates. Their illustrations were usually printed as engravings or lithographs.

Choose from our extensive range of antique prints of monkeys and other primates. They are genuine antiques.