A vintage illustration of a red deer stag standing in a woodland setting, featuring impressive antlers. This transparent PNG captures the regal nature of the stag, perfect for nature and hunting-themed projects.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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 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.
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.
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 the great Indian rhino, highlighting its thick skin and prominent horn, isolated on a transparent background.
Illustration of a fringe-eared oryx head, featuring long straight horns and distinct facial markings, isolated on a transparent background.
This vintage illustration from the 1800s depicts a bird-eating spider with detailed anatomy, showcasing its large fangs and hairy legs, typical of species like tarantulas.
Thornback Crab line art illustration in PNG format, highlighting the spiny shell and detailed body structure of this marine species
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Vintage illustration of grey kingfishers perched on branches, emphasizing their beaks and plumage, isolated on a transparent background.
Detailed illustration of a giant hummingbird resting on a plant, emphasizing its elongated beak and vibrant 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.
Illustration of an English race-horse in motion, depicted on a transparent background. This isolated PNG is ideal for equestrian and sports-themed projects.
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 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.
A crudely drawn line art illustration of a snake wrapped around the torso of a female figure, rendered in a simplistic and vintage style.
Illustration of a young peregrine bird perched on a branch within a natural landscape, capturing its keen eyes and detailed feathers in line art
Antique line art illustration of a Fallow Deer in its natural habitat, surrounded by other deer, capturing the serene forest setting
A vintage illustration of a roan antelope bust, showcasing its prominent ears and curved horns. This transparent PNG emphasizes the unique features of the antelope, ideal for wildlife and nature-related projects.
A vintage illustration of a pearl bird perched on a branch amidst its natural habitat. This transparent PNG captures the bird's unique features and surroundings, suitable for avian and decorative projects.
This detailed engraving portrays the head of a Senegal antelope, emphasizing its slender horns and alert expression. The artwork captures the elegance and distinctive characteristics of the antelope, making it a great visual for wildlife studies.
Illustration of Hunter's Hartebeest head with its distinctive long, straight horns and detailed fur texture, presented in a classic sketch style to highlight its unique features.
A vintage illustration of a musk-ox head, focusing on its massive horns and dense fur. This detailed artwork captures the rugged and distinctive features of this powerful animal in a classic etching 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.
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