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!
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.
Here we have a high resolution scan of a wonderful lithograph print from Oliver Goldsmith’s “A History of the Earth and Animated Nature”. A celebrated series of books from the 1860’s, wherein the most distinguished British and Foreign naturalists collaborated to produce.
This spooky and stylish sheet is all about the iconic black cat, rendered in bold vintage silhouettes. Featuring Halloween lettering, eerie poses, and expressive faces, the illustrations bring a perfect mix of charm and mystery. Ideal for Halloween decor, scrapbooking, or spooky seasonal designs.
A vintage line art illustration of a pole cat, isolated and detailed, perfect for natural history, educational, and wildlife-themed designs.
A vintage line art illustration of a hummingbird in flight, captured in an isolated PNG format, ideal for nature and wildlife-themed designs.
Detailed illustration of an Oribi Antelope in the wild, emphasizing its slender form and graceful stance in a natural setting
Vintage line art illustration of three Duikerboks in the brush, highlighting their small size and antelope features in a natural environment
A vintage illustration of a serow antelope bust, featuring a distinctive hairy coat and short horns. This transparent PNG captures the unique characteristics of the serow, ideal for nature and wildlife projects.
A vintage illustration of scarlet macaw parrots perched in a tropical habitat, showcasing vibrant feathers. This transparent PNG captures the lively scene of the macaws, ideal for nature and decorative projects.
A detailed vintage illustration of the Oleander Hawk-Moth in its caterpillar, moth, and pupa stages. This transparent PNG captures the lifecycle of the species, ideal for educational and nature-themed projects.
A vintage illustration of a marsh owl perched amidst foliage in its natural habitat. This transparent PNG captures the owl’s distinctive features and setting, ideal for educational and design purposes.
A detailed vintage illustration of a male and female four-horned antelope in their natural habitat. This transparent PNG highlights the unique features of these antelopes, ideal for educational and design purposes.
A detailed vintage illustration showing various insects above and under pond water in a natural setting. This transparent PNG captures the ecosystem’s complexity and is ideal for nature and educational-themed projects.
A detailed side profile illustration of an Indian rhinoceros, featuring thick skin and a prominent horn. This transparent PNG showcases the rugged texture and unique form of the rhinoceros, making it suitable for design and digital use.
A vintage illustration of a Prongbuck head, featuring small horns and a detailed fur texture, highlighting the unique features of this North American species in a classic artwork style.
A detailed sketch of Clarke’s antelope head, featuring its long, curved horns and furry coat, exemplifying the animal’s distinctive characteristics in a vintage style illustration.
A vintage illustration featuring hawk moths and their caterpillars set against a botanical backdrop. This artwork highlights the detailed patterns on the moths’ wings and the stages of their life cycle.
A vintage illustration of a Harrison pig, showcasing its distinctive body shape and features. This detailed artwork focuses on the pig’s anatomy, emphasizing the unique aspects of this specific breed.
A detailed illustration of a family of hippopotamuses, including adults and calves, lounging in water. This transparent PNG showcases the hippos in a natural setting, emphasizing their social behavior and habitat.
Illustration of two Dorcas gazelles standing alert in their natural habitat, isolated on a transparent background. This PNG image is suitable for wildlife and educational purposes.
Illustration of a spotted deer family with a stag standing and a fawn lying down. The image is isolated on a transparent background, perfect for wildlife-themed projects.
A side profile illustration of a chimpanzee, highlighting its distinctive facial features and fur texture. This vintage style artwork showcases the chimp’s thoughtful expression and the intricate details of its anatomy.
An intricate illustration of a cat peering through foliage at a group of turtle doves perched on branches. This vintage artwork captures the predatory gaze of the cat, creating a sense of tension and anticipation.
This vintage illustration from the 1800s features a bearded cuckoo perched in its natural habitat, showcasing detailed feathers and unique beak structure.
This 1800s illustration depicts African wild asses grazing in their natural habitat, with detailed textures and surroundings that highlight the species’ typical features.
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