You're looking at a vintage collection of animal illustrations from a book on Heraldic Design. Each image was extracted from its original background and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background) for the modern creator.
A vintage illustration of a male red deer skeleton, showcasing its antlers and detailed bone structure. This transparent PNG is ideal for wildlife and educational-themed projects.
This image is part of a beautiful collection of highly detailed, engraved illustrations from the early 1800s - Originally discovered within a small book full of stories inspired by the English countryside. While I’m sure the stories are lovely, I couldn’t get over how incredible these illustrations were!
Vintage Toile de Jouy Patterned Backgrounds – Ornate, Classical, and Full of Charm This wonderful background is from a collection that features a beautiful range of vintage Toile de Jouy-style patternes, carefully restored from antique prints. Packed with intricate scenes of rural life, mythological figures, classical architecture, elegant florals, and decorative motifs, these designs are perfect for adding timeless elegance to your creative projects. You’ll find everything from aristocrats and animals to hot air balloons and garden scenes, all woven into that iconic French toile style. Whether you're working on a junk journal, printable paper pack, or a more refined design project, this bundle is a go-to for vintage lovers looking to add depth, texture, and character to their work.
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.
Detailed line art of a Chinese Water Deer skull, highlighting its distinct features and tusks in a realistic and anatomical style
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 detailed vintage illustration from the 1800s of an alpine ibex standing in profile view. The ibex is characterized by its large, curved horns and robust body, representing the wildlife of mountainous regions.
A Charming Mix of Vintage Illustrations – Pastoral Scenes, Mythical Figures & More This image is part of a collection packed with beautifully restored vintage toile de jouy style illustrations. Think peaceful countryside scenes, graceful mythological figures, farm animals, and a good dose of that old-timey charm. Whether you’re into junk journaling, crafting, branding, or just love adding a touch of vintage to your creative projects, there’s loads to play with here. You’ll find everything from shepherd boys and garden goddesses to hot air balloons, dancing villagers, and elegant birds - all cleaned up and ready to use. Perfect for print, digital, or anything in between, this set brings a slice of history into your modern designs with plenty of character and detail.
You're looking at a stunning restoration of a Reindeer. This antique illustration was extracted from its original background and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).
A Charming Mix of Vintage Illustrations – Pastoral Scenes, Mythical Figures & More This image is part of a collection packed with beautifully restored vintage toile de jouy style illustrations. Think peaceful countryside scenes, graceful mythological figures, farm animals, and a good dose of that old-timey charm. Whether you’re into junk journaling, crafting, branding, or just love adding a touch of vintage to your creative projects, there’s loads to play with here. You’ll find everything from shepherd boys and garden goddesses to hot air balloons, dancing villagers, and elegant birds - all cleaned up and ready to use. Perfect for print, digital, or anything in between, this set brings a slice of history into your modern designs with plenty of character and detail.
A vintage engraving of a reindeer, beautifully detailed and isolated on a transparent background. Ideal for educational or creative projects.
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.
Detailed illustration of intertwined deer antlers with a skull in the center, set on a transparent background. Ideal for rustic or hunting-themed designs.
A classic illustration from the 1800s of a llama standing gracefully in profile. The llama is portrayed with its thick, woolly coat, reflecting its adaptation to cold climates in South America, a symbol of resilience and cultural significance.
The head of a Mule deer is depicted with large, branching antlers and detailed fur texture, offering a classic sketch representation of this common North American deer species.
You’re looking at a beautifully detailed, lithograph print by Gustave Doré. A French artist, printmaker, illustrator, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor who worked primarily with wood-engraving. This particular engraving was sourced from the 1891 ‘Bible Gallery’ book that compiled a collection of Doré’s biblical themed artwork.
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.
Vintage Toile de Jouy Patterned Backgrounds – Ornate, Classical, and Full of Charm This wonderful background is from a collection that features a beautiful range of vintage Toile de Jouy-style patternes, carefully restored from antique prints. Packed with intricate scenes of rural life, mythological figures, classical architecture, elegant florals, and decorative motifs, these designs are perfect for adding timeless elegance to your creative projects. You’ll find everything from aristocrats and animals to hot air balloons and garden scenes, all woven into that iconic French toile style. Whether you're working on a junk journal, printable paper pack, or a more refined design project, this bundle is a go-to for vintage lovers looking to add depth, texture, and character to their work.
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 illustration from the 1800s of a mouflon sheep standing in profile. The sheep is depicted with its characteristic curled horns and reddish-brown coat, representing one of the oldest breeds of wild sheep.
This image features a detailed illustration of the Schomburgk's deer, highlighting its distinctive head and large, branched antlers. The artwork captures the deer in profile, showcasing its unique antler structure and facial features, set against a neutral background.
This image is part of our Seamless Toile De Jouy Patterns collection; A collection that brings together a charming series of seamless Toile de Jouy patterns, each one lovingly restored and designed for repeat use. Featuring scenic countryside landscapes, pastoral figures, elegant florals, and classic French-inspired detailing, these patterns are ideal for anyone looking to add a vintage touch to their work. You’ll find multiple color variants—including warm sepia tones, timeless black and white, and classic French blue - all available as flat JPGs and transparent PNGs for easy layering and customisation. Perfect for scrapbooking, product packaging, surface design, fabric printing, stationery, or digital backdrops - these seamless vintage patterns are ready to tile and flow effortlessly across your designs.
Detailed vintage illustration of a scimitar-horned oryx, presented on a transparent background. Perfect for educational and design purposes.
Detailed vintage engraving of a musk deer with characteristic fangs, isolated on a transparent background. Great for educational use or design purposes.
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 detailed vintage illustration of a Koodoo antelope bust, featuring long curled antlers. This transparent PNG artwork emphasizes the antelope's unique features, making it suitable for design and nature-related projects.
An antique illustration showing detailed and labeled deer antlers, typical of educational content found in 1800s natural history books, emphasizing anatomical details.
A vintage illustration from the 1800s depicting deer antlers with labeled sections, providing an educational insight into the structure and classification of antler growth.
This antique illustration showcases detailed deer antlers, labeled for educational purposes, typical of 1800s natural history books, highlighting the structure of antlers.
Illustration of a West African harnessed antelope bust, isolated in PNG format, capturing the detailed horn structure and facial features
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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