Vintage Stock Images
ANTIQUE Original Kono Bairei Woodblock Japanese Print 1881 Bird on Rock
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
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- Resolution: 5661 x 7946 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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Antique Black Cowrie Shell Illustration with Ribbed Opening – Transparent Background PNG
This vintage sea shell illustration was carefully isolated from a hand-colored engraving published in the mid-1800s. Part of a detailed natural history collection, it showcases the intricate textures and rich tones typical of 19th-century scientific illustration. Perfect for collage, print, or digital design work, this transparent PNG retains the charm and precision of antique artwork while offering modern usability.
- Image Type(s): PNG
- antique shell
- bangle
- beachcomber art
- bivalve shell
- coastal shell
- conch shell
- hand-colored shell
- historic shell
- marine biology
- marine shell
- mollusk shell
- Natural History
- ocean shell
- ocean specimen
- scientific illustration
- sea life illustration
- Sea Shell
- seashell PNG
- seashell study
- shell artwork
- shell chart
- shell cutout
- shell decor
- shell drawing
- shell engraving
- shell graphic
- shell illustration
- shell specimen
- shell taxonomy
- spiral shell
- Victorian shell
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Striped Multicolor Cone Shell PNG Illustration with Ribbed Texture and Transparent Background
This vintage sea shell illustration was carefully isolated from a hand-colored engraving published in the mid-1800s. Part of a detailed natural history collection, it showcases the intricate textures and rich tones typical of 19th-century scientific illustration. Perfect for collage, print, or digital design work, this transparent PNG retains the charm and precision of antique artwork while offering modern usability.
- Image Type(s): PNG
- shell artwork
- ocean shell
- beachcomber art
- shell chart
- conch shell
- seashell study
- spiral shell
- shell taxonomy
- bivalve shell
- shell graphic
- shell specimen
- shell decor
- shell engraving
- ocean specimen
- antique shell
- historic shell
- shell cutout
- hand-colored shell
- Victorian shell
- mollusk shell
- sea life illustration
- shell drawing
- shell illustration
- seashell PNG
- marine shell
- coastal shell
- scientific illustration
- marine biology
- Natural History
- Sea Shell
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Dark Red Moth with Cream Edges, Hand-Colored, on Transparent Background
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Olive and Peach Moth Illustration with Decorative Wing Edges
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Vintage Engraving of Wombat on Transparent Background
A detailed vintage engraving of a wombat, isolated on a transparent background. Great for educational and design purposes.
- Resolution: 4055 × 1821
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Engraving of Giant Anteater on Transparent Background
Detailed vintage illustration of a giant anteater, featuring intricate line work and shading on a transparent background. Ideal for educational materials, wildlife projects, or design elements.
- Resolution: 4609 × 2311
- Image Type(s): PNG
- 19th-century
- Animal
- Anteater
- Antique
- Art
- artistic
- Background
- biology
- Black and white
- collectible
- Design
- detailed
- Drawing
- education
- endangered
- Engraving
- Etching
- exotic
- fauna
- Giant
- historical
- History
- illustration
- isolated
- Mammal
- monochrome
- natural
- Nature
- old-fashioned
- retro
- scientific
- South America
- species
- Texture
- traditional
- transparent
- vintage
- Wildlife
- Zoology
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Vintage Full Color Prehistoric Illustration of a Mammoth
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- Resolution: 2363px x 1169px
Antique Coloured Butterfly Print – Lloyd’s Natural History 1896
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- Resolution: 4105px x 6252px
- Year of Print: 1896
- Artist: Edward Lloyd
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ANTIQUE Kono Bairei Woodblock Japanese Prints 1881 Bird and Snake
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
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- Resolution: 11814 x 8028
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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ANTIQUE Original Kono Bairei Woodblock Japanese Prints 1881 Cockerel
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
- License Info
- Resolution: 11582 x 8028
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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ANTIQUE Original Kono Bairei Woodblock Japanese Print 1881 Ducks Water
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds.
Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
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- Resolution: 5738 x 8151 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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SONGBIRD, American. Hand Painted 1853 Art. U.S.P.R.R Bird Survey
This 167 year old scan is from “U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys – To ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Made under the direction of the secretary of war in 1853-1856”. The artwork inside was some of the most artistic and accurate prints made of Birds, Mammals, Reptiles and Fish from the American West. Many of the Lithographs were beautifully hand-colored by a group of naturalists and artists who travelled with the expedition surverying the West for the U.S. Pacific Railroad. Search our archives or click on the artist name below to view the rest of the collection!
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- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
- Artist: USPRR Surveys
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TOWHEE, Brown. Antique Handcoloured 1853 Stock Image. U.S.P.R.R Bird Survey
This 167 year old scan is from “U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys – To ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Made under the direction of the secretary of war in 1853-1856”. The artwork inside was some of the most artistic and accurate prints made of Birds, Mammals, Reptiles and Fish from the American West. Many of the Lithographs were beautifully hand-colored by a group of naturalists and artists who travelled with the expedition surverying the West for the U.S. Pacific Railroad. Search our archives or click on the artist name below to view the rest of the collection!
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- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
- Artist: USPRR Surveys
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1850s Hand Coloured Stone Lithograph of Swainsons HAWK, U.S.P.R.R Bird Survey
This 167 year old scan is from “U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys – To ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Made under the direction of the secretary of war in 1853-1856”. The artwork inside was some of the most artistic and accurate prints made of Birds, Mammals, Reptiles and Fish from the American West. Many of the Lithographs were beautifully hand-colored by a group of naturalists and artists who travelled with the expedition surverying the West for the U.S. Pacific Railroad. Search our archives or click on the artist name below to view the rest of the collection!
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
- Artist: USPRR Surveys
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ANTIQUE Original Kono Bairei Woodblock Japanese Prints 1881 Birds
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
- License Info
- Resolution: 11582 x 7905
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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VINTAGE Japanese Artwork – Kono Bairei Original Birds Woodblock 1881
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
- License Info
- Resolution: 11582 x 7905
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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ANTIQUE Original Kono Bairei Woodblock Japanese Prints 1881 Bird Diving
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
- License Info
- Resolution: 11282 x 7905 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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Vintage Engraved Spiny Shell Illustration – Transparent Background PNG
This vintage sea shell illustration was carefully isolated from a hand-colored engraving published in the mid-1800s. Part of a detailed natural history collection, it showcases the intricate textures and rich tones typical of 19th-century scientific illustration. Perfect for collage, print, or digital design work, this transparent PNG retains the charm and precision of antique artwork while offering modern usability.
- Image Type(s): PNG
- shell artwork
- ocean shell
- beachcomber art
- shell chart
- conch shell
- seashell study
- spiral shell
- shell taxonomy
- bivalve shell
- shell graphic
- shell specimen
- shell decor
- shell engraving
- ocean specimen
- antique shell
- historic shell
- shell cutout
- hand-colored shell
- Victorian shell
- mollusk shell
- sea life illustration
- shell drawing
- shell illustration
- seashell PNG
- marine shell
- coastal shell
- scientific illustration
- marine biology
- Natural History
- Sea Shell
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Tree Owl Perched on Branch Line Art Illustration
Line art illustration of a tree owl perched on a branch, capturing its watchful eyes and feather details in a realistic and intricate style
- Resolution: 3745px x 3783px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Line Art Illustration of Ox Skull with Prominent Horns as Transparent PNG
A detailed line art illustration of an ox skull, showcasing its prominent horns and skeletal features. This transparent PNG is perfect for educational and decorative projects.
- Resolution: 4213px x 2316px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Illustration of Raccoon Skeleton with Curved Spine as Transparent PNG
A vintage illustration of a raccoon skeleton, featuring a distinct curved spine and detailed anatomy. This transparent PNG is suitable for educational and wildlife-themed uses.
- Resolution: 3696px x 1984px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Illustration of Hippopotamus Skeleton with Massive Frame as Transparent PNG
A vintage illustration of a hippopotamus skeleton, emphasizing its massive frame and sturdy bones. This transparent PNG is perfect for educational and wildlife-themed projects.
- Resolution: 4403px x 1974px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Illustration of Hyrax on Transparent Background
Detailed vintage illustration of a hyrax, presented on a transparent background. Ideal for educational use or design projects.
- Resolution: 4473 × 1913
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Engraving of Sloth on Transparent Background
Intricate vintage illustration of a sloth hanging from a branch, showcasing detailed fur and texture on a transparent background. Ideal for educational resources, nature designs, or artistic projects.
- Resolution: 2634 × 4394
- Image Type(s): PNG
- 19th-century
- Animal
- Antique
- Art
- artistic
- Background
- biology
- Black and white
- Branch
- bust
- Carving
- collectible
- Design
- detailed
- Drawing
- education
- Engraving
- Etching
- fauna
- Hanging
- historical
- History
- illustration
- isolated
- Mammal
- monochrome
- natural
- Nature
- old-fashioned
- plastic art
- retro
- scientific
- Sculpture
- Sloth
- slow
- Statue
- Texture
- traditional
- transparent
- Tropical
- unique
- vintage
- Wildlife
- Zoology
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Vintage Stargazer Fish Illustration – Nostalgic Reef Artwork
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- Resolution: 5643 × 1831
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Retro Peristedion Fish Image – Illustration of a Spiny Fish
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- Resolution: 4010 × 1478
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Antique Color Illustration of a Flutemouth Fish
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- Resolution: 7713 × 3538
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Antique Colour PNG Illustration of a Combtooth Blenny
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- Resolution: 5618 × 1336
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Hand Coloured Vintage Illustration of a Frogfish
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- Resolution: 6148 × 3672
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Vintage PNG Color Illustration of a Giraffe No.2
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- Resolution: 963px x 1824px
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Vintage Coloured Print of the Regal or Royal Walnut Moth – 1896
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- Resolution: 6030px x 4047px
- Year of Print: 1896
- Artist: Edward Lloyd
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Beautiful Coloured Print of he Brahmaea Ledereri Moth – 1896
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- Resolution: 5419px x 3750px
- Year of Print: 1896
- Artist: Edward Lloyd
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Antique Coloured Butterfly Print – 1896 Lloyd’s Natural History
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- Resolution: 4121px x 6263px
- Year of Print: 1896
- Artist: Edward Lloyd
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