William Home Lizars (1788 - 1859) was a painter, engraver and publisher in Edinburgh
His father was a publisher and an engraver, and taught William how to engrave. William led the family publishing business "Lizars" to become the experts in making finely detailed engravings of natural history subjects.
Here are some of their engravings for you to choose from. They are genuine antiques, made in the 1840s.
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Felis (Leo) melanochoetusThis finely detailed engraving was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars o..
US$45.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)IndiaThis finely detailed engraving was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars of London and Edinbur..
US$55.00
16.5 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).AfricaThis finely detailed engraved print of a big cat was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William H..
US$45.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)This finely detailed engraving was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars of London and Edinburgh, m..
US$45.00
16.5 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).This finely detailed engraved print of a big cat was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Li..
US$45.00
16.0 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).This finely detailed engraved print of fish was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction. It is in very good condition. The original hand painted colouring and detail of the engraving is excellent. Fishing has been a po..
US$25.00
16.0 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).Serrasalmo piranhaSouth AmericaThis finely detailed engraved print of fish was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction. It is in very good condition. The original hand painted colouring and detail of the engraving is ex..
US$35.00
16.0 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).Serrasalmo punctatusSouth AmericaThis finely detailed engraved print of fish was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction. It is in very good condition. The original hand painted colouring and detail of the engraving is ..
US$35.00
16.0 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).Serrasalmo nigerSouth AmericaThis finely detailed engraved print of fish was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction. It is in very good condition. The original hand painted colouring and detail of the engraving is exce..
US$35.00
16.0 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).Serrasalmo emarginatusSouth AmericaThis finely detailed engraved print of fish was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction. It is in very good condition. The original hand painted colouring and detail of the engraving i..
US$35.00
16.0 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).This finely detailed engraved print of fish was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction. It is in very good condition. The original hand painted colouring and detail of the engraving is excellent. Fishing has been a po..
US$35.00
16.0 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).This finely detailed engraved print of fish was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction. It is in very good condition. The original hand painted colouring and detail of the engraving is excellent. Fishing has been a po..
US$35.00
16.5 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).BorneoThis finely detailed engraved print of a big cat was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William H..
US$45.00
16.5 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).This finely detailed engraved print of a big cat was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Li..
US$45.00
16.5 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).This finely detailed engraved print of a big cat was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Li..
US$45.00
16.5 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).This finely detailed engraved print of a big cat was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Li..
US$45.00
16.5 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches).Canada,LynxThis finely detailed engraved print of a big cat was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique engraving, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company Will..
US$45.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Trochilus avocettaPeruThis finely detailed engraving was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars of L..
US$60.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Trochilus quadricolorBrazilThis finely detailed engraving was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars..
US$60.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Trochilus dupontiiMexicoThis finely detailed engraving was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars of..
US$60.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Trochilus recurvirostrisPeruThis finely detailed engraving was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizar..
US$60.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Trochilus rufigasterBrazilThis finely detailed engraving was made in London in the 1840s.This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars of ..
US$60.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Ramphodon naeviusBrazilThis finely detailed engraving was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars of ..
US$60.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Trochilus coraPeru and ChileThis finely detailed engraving was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizar..
US$60.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)This finely detailed engraving was made in London in the 1840s.This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars of London and Edinburgh, made..
US$45.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Trochilus chalybeusBrazilThis finely detailed engraving was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars o..
US$60.00
16.5 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches)Lupus lycaonSpainThis finely detailed engraving of dogs was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars ..
US$45.00
16.5 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches)Lupus nuilusCanadaThis finely detailed engraving of dogs was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars..
US$45.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)AfricaThis finely detailed engraving was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars of London and Edinbu..
US$55.00
16.5 x 10.0 cm (6.3 x 4.0 inches)Lupus MexicanusMexicoThis finely detailed engraving of dogs was made in London in the 1840s. This is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Liz..
US$45.00