Vintage Stock Images
Detailed Line Art Drawing of a Flying Dragon
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- Resolution: 1927px x 820px
Vintage Horse Riding Illustration – Horse Galloping No.1
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- Resolution: 3235px x 2115px
Antique Natural History Line Art Illustration – Camel No.2
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- Resolution: 1410px x 1682px
ANTIQUE Kono Bairei Woodblock Japanese Prints 1881 Birds and Flowers
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: 11582 x 8028
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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MAMMALS – Tapir, Rhinoceros, Elephant, Hippopotamus, Zebra – Antique Artwork
Original Colour Vintage Print from Lorenz Okenfuss’ ‘Oken’s Naturgeschichte’ (Allgemeine Naturgeschichte für alle Stände), with illustrations by Johann Susemihl (1767-1847), and published in Stuttgart by Hoffman between 1839 and 1841. Lorenz Oken (1 August 1779 – 11 August 1851) was a German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist. Oken was born Lorenz Okenfuss (German: Okenfuß) in Bohlsbach (now part of Offenburg), Ortenau, Baden, and studied natural history and medicine at the universities of Freiburg and Würzburg. He went on to the University of Göttingen, where he became a Privatdozent (unsalaried lecturer), and shortened his name to Oken. As Lorenz Oken, he published a small work entitled Grundriss der Naturphilosophie, der Theorie der Sinne, mit der darauf gegründeten Classification der Thiere (1802). This was the first of a series of works which established him as a leader of the movement of “Naturphilosophie” in Germany.
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- Resolution: 9300 x 11600 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Lorenz Oken
- Image Type(s): JPG
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QUADRUPEDS Mammals Chimpanzee Panther etc – 1788 Folio Antique Stock Image
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- Resolution: 11634 x 16420 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1788
- Artist: Alexander Hogg
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ORANGUTAN – Beautiful German Antique Wildlife Print 1877
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- Resolution: 5561px x 8417px
- Year of Print: 1877
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VINTAGE 1904 Natural History Print – Group of Scaly-Finned Fishes
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- Resolution: 8074px x 5742px
- Year of Print: 1904
- Artist: J. R. Ainsworth Davis
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RUMINANTS – Giraffe, Camel, Bison, Antilope, Ibex – 1830’s Illustration
Original Colour Vintage Print from Lorenz Okenfuss’ ‘Oken’s Naturgeschichte’ (Allgemeine Naturgeschichte für alle Stände), with illustrations by Johann Susemihl (1767-1847), and published in Stuttgart by Hoffman between 1839 and 1841. Lorenz Oken (1 August 1779 – 11 August 1851) was a German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist. Oken was born Lorenz Okenfuss (German: Okenfuß) in Bohlsbach (now part of Offenburg), Ortenau, Baden, and studied natural history and medicine at the universities of Freiburg and Würzburg. He went on to the University of Göttingen, where he became a Privatdozent (unsalaried lecturer), and shortened his name to Oken. As Lorenz Oken, he published a small work entitled Grundriss der Naturphilosophie, der Theorie der Sinne, mit der darauf gegründeten Classification der Thiere (1802). This was the first of a series of works which established him as a leader of the movement of “Naturphilosophie” in Germany.
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- Resolution: 9300 x 11600 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Lorenz Oken
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Fishing Line Art Illustration of Fish Bait on End of Line with Multiple Hooks
A vintage line art illustration of fishing bait on the end of a line with multiple hooks, capturing the intricate details of angling equipment, perfect for fishing-themed designs.
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Vintage Illustration of Malayan Bear Standing on a Tree Branch in Forest as Transparent PNG
A detailed vintage illustration of a Malayan bear standing on a tree branch amidst a forest setting. The bear’s distinctive features and natural habitat are captured in this transparent PNG, perfect for nature and wildlife-themed projects.
- Resolution: 4619px x 5156px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Illustration of Wild Sheep Head with Curling Horns and Textured Wool
A detailed engraving of a wild sheep’s head, highlighting its curling horns and textured wool. The artwork captures the rugged appearance of the sheep, emphasizing its distinctive facial features and woolly coat.
- Resolution: 2826px x 2740px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Side View of Chiru Antelope Head with Long, Slender Horns and Detailed Facial Features
This side view illustration of a Chiru antelope highlights its long, slender horns and distinct facial features, capturing the elegance and uniqueness of this high-altitude dwelling species.
- Resolution: 2230px x 4511px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Engraving – Line Art Illustration of an Insect No.6
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- Resolution: 1026px x 1798px
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Vintage Engraving – Line Art Illustration of an Insect No.5
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- Resolution: 1329px x 2273px
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Antique Engraving of a Wild Elephant Mammal No.1
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- Resolution: 2769px x 1841px
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Vintage Colored Illustration of a Crocodile on Grass
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- Resolution: 4208px x 1385px
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Antique Line Art Illustration of a Stork Bird
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- Resolution: 3002px x 5446px
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Vintage Line Art PNG Illustration of a Centipede – Insect No.1
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- Resolution: 580px x 1886px
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Vintage PNG Full Color PNG of a Butterfly No.2
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- Resolution: 1429px x 1046px
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Full Color Japanese Tree PNG Vintage Illustration
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- Resolution: 2589px x 2611px
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ANTIQUE Engraved Print – Least Hummingbird – Vintage 1812
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- Resolution: 4166px x 6713px
- Year of Print: 1812
- Artist: George Shaw Engravings by Mrs Griffith
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Vintage Line Art Illustration of a Dog No.3
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- Resolution: 1199px x 892px
Old Line Art Illustration of an Owl Flying
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- Resolution: 793px x 354px
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Old Line Art Illustration of a Bird Flying No.1
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- Resolution: 745px x 441px
Vintage Heraldic Crowned Eagle Illustration Holding Scepter and Orb Jewel No.2
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- Resolution: 4517px x 1439px
Vintage American Eagle Illustration No.1
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- Resolution: 3716px x 1644px
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Vintage Horse Riding Illustration – Horse Galloping No.2
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- Resolution: 2343px x 1590px
Etched Illustration of a Stag and its Horns
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- Resolution: 714px x 990px
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Vintage Coloured Print of the Crishna Macrops Moth (Under side) – 1896
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- Resolution: 6220px x 4004px
- Year of Print: 1896
- Artist: Edward Lloyd
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PRIMATES Gorilla, Proboscis Monkey, Coaita. Antique 1880 Print
An original Antique Plate scan from the National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. Published by William Mackenzie in 1880. Click on the Artist’s name to see the full collection from this series!
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- Resolution: 8600 x 5500 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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CATFISH, Rare Antique Stock Image, U.S.P.R.R Fish Survey Plate XLI
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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GROUP of FINCHES – 1904 Vintage Natural History Print
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- Resolution: 5358px x 8113px
- Year of Print: 1904
- Artist: J. R. Ainsworth Davis
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ANTIQUE 1877 Print – Three Toed Sloth – Vintage Wildlife Print
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- Resolution: 5466px x 8860px
- Year of Print: 1877
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FISH – Sillago, Glyphisodon, Umbrina Fish – Antique Handcolored Artwork
Original Colour Vintage Print from Lorenz Okenfuss’ ‘Oken’s Naturgeschichte’ (Allgemeine Naturgeschichte für alle Stände), with illustrations by Johann Susemihl (1767-1847), and published in Stuttgart by Hoffman between 1839 and 1841. Lorenz Oken (1 August 1779 – 11 August 1851) was a German naturalist, botanist, biologist, and ornithologist. Oken was born Lorenz Okenfuss (German: Okenfuß) in Bohlsbach (now part of Offenburg), Ortenau, Baden, and studied natural history and medicine at the universities of Freiburg and Würzburg. He went on to the University of Göttingen, where he became a Privatdozent (unsalaried lecturer), and shortened his name to Oken. As Lorenz Oken, he published a small work entitled Grundriss der Naturphilosophie, der Theorie der Sinne, mit der darauf gegründeten Classification der Thiere (1802). This was the first of a series of works which established him as a leader of the movement of “Naturphilosophie” in Germany.
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- Resolution: 9500 x 11800 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1836
- Artist: Lorenz Oken
- Image Type(s): JPG
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VINTAGE Zoology Engraving of a Red Billed Toucan – Antique 1812 Print
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- Resolution: 4268px x 6849px
- Year of Print: 1812
- Artist: George Shaw Engravings by Mrs Griffith
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TIGER – Stunning Vintage Natural History Colour Print – 1904
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- Resolution: 7650px x 5373px
- Year of Print: 1904
- Artist: J. R. Ainsworth Davis
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ANTIQUE Original Kono Bairei Woodblock Japanese Print 1881 Bird
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: 5770 x 8088 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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