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.
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Der Bereifte Schlankaffe and Der Rothe Schlankaffe.This first edition original antique lithograph was made in 1824 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, accurately drawn and beautifully composed. T..
US$150.00
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Weissnasige meerkatze, Der Duk, Die Mone and Der Kaho. (Cercopithecus petaurista, nemoeus, mona and nasica)This first edition original antique lithograph was made in 1824 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs ar..
US$150.00
29 x 21.5 (11.5 x 8.5)Alouatta seniculaBrazil,Ecuador,Peru,VenezuelaThis vintage lithograph is from Wild Nature, made in the early 1930s in London and Australia. It is what's known as an instructive picture, a genre of antique prints created to educate people about the natural world. As such they us..
US$40.00
32 x 19.5 cm (12.5 x 7.75 inches).South AmericaThis original antique lithograph was made in the 1860s by Edmonston and Douglas in England and is from a set of prints, The Instructive Picture Book, created to educate children of wealthy families. They are some of the most attractive antique prints of..
US$150.00
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Der Grune Affe, Der Mangabey and Der Schnurrbart. (Cercopithecii saboeus, athiops and cephus)This first edition original antique lithograph was made in 1824 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, ac..
US$150.00
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Der Drill and Der Mandrill. (Papio leucophoeus and Papio mormon)This first edition original antique lithograph was made in 1824 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, accurately drawn and beautifull..
US$150.00
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Stentor barbatusThis first edition original antique lithograph was made in 1824 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, accurately drawn and beautifully composed. This lithograph was made in the 1820..
US$150.00
32 x 19.5 cm (12.5 x 7.75 inches).AfricaBarbary macaques are found in Africa and Gibraltar. As they are tailless, they are also known as Barbary apes, despite being monkeys (Macaca sylvanus). Legend says as long as they exist on Gibraltar, the territory will remain under British ruleThis original an..
US$150.00
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Cebus cucullatus and Xanthocephalus. This first edition original antique lithograph was made in 1824 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, accurately drawn and beautifully composed. This lithograph..
US$150.00
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Lori gracilis and tardigradus. Ceylon. This first edition original antique lithograph was made in 1824 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, accurately drawn and beautifully composed. This lithogra..
US$150.00
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Indri brevicuadatus and longicaudatus. Madagascar.This first edition original antique lithograph was made in 1824 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, accurately drawn and beautifully composed. Th..
US$150.00
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Midas rosalia, chrisomelas and leoninus. This first edition original antique lithograph was made in 1824 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, accurately drawn and beautifully composed. This lithog..
US$150.00
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Galago senegalensis and Tarsius fuscomanusAfricaThis original antique lithograph was made in 1827 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, accurately drawn and beautifully composed. This lithograph wa..
US$150.00
19 x 12 cm (7.5 x 4.8 inches).Lepidolemur leucopusMadagascarThis original antique chromolithograph was made in 1894 by John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912). Keulemans was one of the greatest scientific illustrators of animals . His illustrations are exceptionally detailed, accurate and lifelike. It is..
US$25.00
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Pithecia leucocephala and melanocephalaSouth AmericaThis original antique lithograph was made in 1827 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, accurately drawn and beautifully composed. This lithograp..
US$150.00
21 x 12.5 cm (8.5 x 5 inches)This original aquatint engraving by William Daniell is superbly detailed and fascinating. Daniell (1769-1837) was an excellent English print maker and painter. He illustrated his subjects with delightful backgrounds and landscapes, inspiring the style of later naturalist..
US$60.00
19 x 12 cm (7.5 x 4.8 inches).Pithecia albinasaSouth AmericaThis original antique chromolithograph was made in 1894 by John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912). Keulemans was one of the greatest scientific illustrators of animals . His illustrations are exceptionally detailed, accurate and lifelike. It is..
US$25.00
19 x 12 cm (7.5 x 4.8 inches).AfricaThis original antique chromolithograph was made in 1894 by John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912). Keulemans was one of the greatest scientific illustrators of animals . His illustrations are exceptionally detailed, accurate and lifelike. It is in good condition apart..
US$20.00
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Tamaias striata, Pteromys volans, Sciurus volucella and Cheiromys madagascariensisThis original antique lithograph was made in 1827 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, accurately drawn and beauti..
US$150.00
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Brachyurus ouakary and israelitaAmazoniaThis original antique lithograph was made in 1827 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, accurately drawn and beautifully composed. This lithograph was made i..
US$150.00
19 x 12 cm (7.5 x 4.8 inches).AfricaThis original antique chromolithograph was made in 1894 by John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912). Keulemans was one of the greatest scientific illustrators of animals . His illustrations are exceptionally detailed, accurate and lifelike. It is in excellent condition...
US$25.00
Accurate, high resolution scans of 41 high quality antique pictures of monkeys.Images are 300ppi and will be sent to you by file transfer, usually within 1 working day.The antique artworks measured 7.5 by 4.8 inches (19 by 12 cm) and were made in the 1890s by lithography by J.G.Keulemans (who was a ..
US$50.00
32 x 19.5 cm (12.5 x 7.75 inches).AfricaThis original antique lithograph was made in the 1860s by Edmonston and Douglas in England and is from a set of prints, The Instructive Picture Book, created to educate children of wealthy families. They are some of the most attractive antique prints of animal..
US$195.00
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Pithecia leucocephala and melanocephalaSouth AmericaThis original antique lithograph was made in 1827 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, accurately drawn and beautifully composed. This lithograp..
US$150.00
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Galeopithecus rufusThis original antique lithograph was made in 1827 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, accurately drawn and beautifully composed. This lithograph was made in the 1820s with high..
US$95.00
20.5 x 11.5cm (8 x 4.5 inches)This is an original hand colored engraving made in ~1797 from "Barr's Buffon" English edition of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon,'s Natural History. The hand coloring is original, and the engraving is over 200 years old. It was made by copper plate engraving, has..
US$40.00
33 x 25 cm (13 x 9.5 inches).Inuus ecaudatus and Inuus rhesusAfricaThis original antique lithograph was made in 1827 by Karl Joseph Brodtmann, the renowned Swiss naturalist and lithographer. Brodtmann's lithographs are detailed, accurately drawn and beautifully composed. This lithograph was made in ..
US$150.00
19 x 12 cm (7.5 x 4.8 inches).BorneoThis original antique chromolithograph was made in 1894 by John Gerrard Keulemans (1842-1912). Keulemans was one of the greatest scientific illustrators of animals . His illustrations are exceptionally detailed, accurate and lifelike. It is in excellent condition...
US$25.00
28.5 x 19 cm (11.3 x 7.5 inches).This is an original hand colored engraving from a large, fine quality French edition of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon,'s Natural History. The hand coloring is original, and the engraving is over 160 years old. It was made by copper plate engraving, has fine ..
US$45.00
28.5 x 19 cm (11.3 x 7.5 inches).This is an original hand colored engraving from a large, fine quality French edition of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon,'s Natural History. The hand coloring is original, and the engraving is over 160 years old. It was made by copper plate engraving, has fine ..
US$45.00