A vintage illustration of a Roman statue wearing robes and holding a sword and shield, capturing the essence of ancient Roman mythology and history.
A vintage line art illustration of the old naval heraldry flag for the UK, known as the White Ensign, perfect for maritime and historical-themed designs.
A detailed vintage line art illustration of a locomotive, showcasing the intricate design and mechanical components of historic trains.
An antique line art illustration of a Christian cross over an anchor, topped with an apple and surrounded by ivy vines, symbolizing faith and tradition.
This vintage 1800s illustration depicts a black rhinoceros with prominent horns and textured skin, capturing the unique features of this formidable species.
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 fish on the end of a fishing hook line, ideal for fishing, nature, and outdoor-themed projects.
An isolated vintage illustration of a hummingbird perched on a branch with a flower below, resembling a petunia, ideal for nature-themed projects.
A vintage line art illustration of an antique transportation car, isolated and detailed, suitable for historical and automotive-themed projects.
A vintage line art illustration of a Brazilian porcupine, rendered in detailed line art and isolated from the background, ideal for wildlife and educational themes.
A vintage line art illustration of a warthog, captured in an isolated format, perfect for wildlife and natural history-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.
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.
An isolated PNG image of a bull's head, rendered in a vintage heraldic style. The bull is a symbol of strength, determination, and leadership in many heraldic traditions. This bold design element is ideal for use in projects that need a strong and authoritative emblem.
The type foundry and print shop of old would create books, like the one this image was discovered within, to help customers and clients with their design choices. Naturally, these books were jam packed with useful illustrative elements that could be combined to create a final piece. Today, these books are extremely difficult to get a hold of. Especially those that were published in the late 1800s. They were not mainstream publications, they simply served as 'catalogs' and thus were only produced in small numbers. Fortunately, we were introduced to a collector who had precisely what we had been searching for for so long. After some costly negotiations, we're very excited to be able to share the wonderful gems within.
A vintage line art illustration of a fish on the end of a fishing line, captured in a detailed and isolated format, perfect for fishing-themed designs.
An 1800s vintage illustration of a bull guar, showcasing its distinctive horns and muscular build, characteristic of the species' powerful presence in nature.
A vintage illustration from the 1800s depicting a blue shark with labeled fins and body structure, showcasing its streamlined anatomy typical of marine predators.
This antique illustration from the 1800s depicts a bison with thick fur and prominent horns, capturing the rugged features of this iconic species.
An 1800s illustration featuring exotic birds of paradise with intricate plumage, set in a jungle environment, highlighting the diversity of avian species.
This vintage illustration shows a bear with its prey in a forest setting, capturing the raw interaction between predator and prey typical of 1800s wildlife art.
This 1800s vintage illustration depicts a bamboo lemur sitting on a tree branch, with detailed fur and expressive eyes, typical of historical wildlife art.
A detailed antique illustration from the 1800s showing an American black bear walking in a forest setting, highlighting the bear's distinctive fur and natural environment.
This vintage illustration from the 1800s features an Amazon parrot with intricate feather detailing, perched on a branch amidst a forest setting, exemplifying historical avian art.
A vintage line art illustration of Jesus on the cross, captured in an isolated format, suitable for religious and spiritual themes in art and design.
A vintage line art illustration of a cow bull with sunburst lines in the background, offering a unique blend of nature and radiant design elements.
A vintage line art illustration of fly fishing bait with a hook, ideal for fishing, nature, and outdoor-themed projects.
A vintage line art illustration of a fish on the end of a fishing hook, perfect for angling, nature, and outdoor-themed designs.
A vintage line art illustration of the East India Company naval flag, depicting historical heraldry elements associated with maritime trade and colonial history.
A vintage line art illustration of a two-horned rhino, captured in an isolated format, perfect for natural history and wildlife-themed designs.
A vintage illustration of a Canadian porcupine, captured in line art style and isolated from the background, perfect for natural history and wildlife-themed projects.
A vintage line art illustration of fishing float equipment, perfect for angling, nature, and outdoor-themed designs.
A vintage line art illustration of a miscellaneous engine blueprint, detailed and captured in a technical style, suitable for industrial and engineering-themed designs.
A vintage line art illustration of a mechanical blueprint of an engine, showcasing the intricate components and engineering design, perfect for industrial-themed projects.
A vintage line art illustration of a Greek hero striking Medusa with a club, captured in an isolated format. Ideal for mythology and classical-themed designs.
A charming vintage line art illustration of a gecko lizard, isolated on a transparent background. Perfect for nature and wildlife-themed projects.
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