A vintage illustration of an Australian koala bear perched on a tree branch with a natural background. This transparent PNG highlights the koala's relaxed pose and textured fur, perfect for nature-themed designs.
A vintage side profile illustration of an Indian elephant bust, featuring a prominent trunk and textured skin. This transparent PNG provides a classic look suitable for various digital and design projects, reflecting the majestic presence of the elephant.
Detailed illustration of a giant hummingbird resting on a plant, emphasizing its elongated beak and vibrant plumage, isolated on a transparent background.
An illustration of a frilled lizard with its frill extended, depicted in a transparent PNG format. This isolated image emphasizes the unique defense mechanism of the lizard and is suitable for educational and artistic use.
Illustration of an English race-horse in motion, depicted on a transparent background. This isolated PNG is ideal for equestrian and sports-themed projects.
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!
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!
An isolated vintage line art of a purple tailed hummingbird in flight with open wings, transparent and perfect for natural history and wildlife designs.
A vintage isolated line art sketch of a monkey gibbon standing with arms wide, perfect for wildlife and nature-themed designs.
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.
Thornback Crab line art illustration in PNG format, highlighting the spiny shell and detailed body structure of this marine species
This image features a detailed drawing of an Iguanodon, capturing its unique posture and dinosaur characteristics. The illustration emphasizes the creature’s size, long tail, and distinctive thumb spikes in a natural setting.
A vintage illustration of the head of Burchell's rhino showcasing its two prominent horns and rough skin texture, highlighting the unique features of this species in a detailed sketch.
Illustration of a fringe-eared oryx head, featuring long straight horns and distinct facial markings, isolated on a transparent background.
An illustration of two Friar Birds perched on a branch, depicted in a transparent PNG format. This image highlights the birds' distinctive features and is ideal for ornithological presentations or decorative purposes.
This vintage illustration from the 1800s shows an Arabian ibex standing on rocky terrain, with detailed horns and fur, typical of natural history art from the era.
A vintage line art illustration of live bait on the end of a fisherman's hook and line, perfect for fishing, nature, and outdoor-themed projects.
Detailed line art illustration of a Turbot fish, showcasing its flat body and fin details with anatomical accuracy in line art style
A vintage illustration of reed bunting birds perched amongst reeds, highlighting their natural habitat. This transparent PNG is ideal for avian and wetland-themed projects, emphasizing the birds' detailed plumage.
A detailed vintage engraving of an Indian buffalo bust, showcasing wide and sharp horns. This transparent PNG illustration captures the intricate textures and distinct features of the buffalo, ideal for graphic design and digital projects.
This image illustrates the head of a water-buck, focusing on its prominent ringed horns and large ears. The drawing captures the unique features of this antelope, showcasing its adaptations to wetland environments in a classic engraved style.
A detailed illustration depicting the head of Swayne's hartebeest, focusing on its distinct curved horns and elongated face. The artwork captures the animal’s unique features in a classic, engraved style, ideal for educational and reference purposes.
This illustration of a Marino ram head features curling horns and a detailed fleece texture, showcasing the characteristic features of this woolly sheep breed in a vintage style.
Vintage illustration of grey kingfishers perched on branches, emphasizing their beaks and plumage, isolated on a transparent background.
Vintage illustration of a giant cuckoo perched on a branch, showcasing detailed feather patterns and a long tail, isolated on a transparent background.
Artistic rendering of a pair of black-tailed deer, featuring a stag with impressive antlers and a doe resting in the grass. The image is an isolated PNG with a transparent background.
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.
A vintage illustration of a robust cart-horse standing in a rural setting. The artwork emphasizes the horse's muscular physique and sturdy build, typical of breeds used for heavy labor in agricultural fields.
You're looking at an original, beautifully coloured chromolithograph print from 'The Fruit Grower's Guide' by John Wright May Rivers, published by H. Virtue & Company in 1890.
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.
A vintage line art illustration of a fishing hook, perfect for angling, nature, and outdoor-themed designs.
A crudely drawn line art illustration of a snake wrapped around the torso of a female figure, rendered in a simplistic and vintage style.
Detailed line art illustration of a Swift Land Crab, showcasing its claws and body structure in a realistic and finely detailed style
A vintage illustration of a young orangutan bust, featuring detailed fur and expressive eyes. This transparent PNG captures the essence of the orangutan, ideal for wildlife and conservation-themed projects.
A vintage sketch showing Grant's gazelle head profile with elegantly curved horns and detailed facial features, capturing the grace and distinctive traits of this African antelope species.
The head of a Cyprian sheep is illustrated with its characteristic spiral horns and dense woolly texture, providing a detailed look at this unique sheep breed in a classic artwork style.
Illustration of three fallow deer, including a stag with large antlers and two does. The image is isolated on a transparent background, making it ideal for various design uses.
This vintage 1800s illustration depicts a black rhinoceros with prominent horns and textured skin, capturing the unique features of this formidable species.
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