A baroque grotesque vintage frame with intricate botanical flourishes and ornate motifs, perfect for decorative purposes or adding a historical touch.
A vintage above view illustration of an Italian tarantula spider, highlighting its detailed features. This transparent PNG captures the intricate patterns and textures, perfect for design, educational, and nature projects.
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.
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 stipple illustration of a scorpion, rendered in a detailed line art style. Ideal for nature, wildlife, and educational designs.
A decorative vintage border frame illustration featuring a lion, eagle, and snake, perfect for book covers or natural history-themed designs.
A vintage illustration of Reeve's pheasant perched on a branch, showcasing its long tail feathers and detailed plumage. This transparent PNG captures the elegance of the pheasant, ideal for nature and decorative projects.
An intricate vintage engraving of an Indian elephant drinking water, set against a lush jungle backdrop. This illustration captures the serene interaction of the elephant with its natural habitat, perfect for creative and nature-themed projects.
A dramatic isolated PNG image of Archangel Michael defeating the devil, rendered in a vintage heraldic style. This powerful image is rich in symbolism, often representing the triumph of good over evil. Ideal for use in religious, historical, or mythological design projects.
This image is part of our Extensive Collection of 135 Greek, Roman, and Mythology Vintage Line Art Illustrations. Each piece hand-selected from a variety of 19th-century books and ephemera found within our private library.
A small icon-style vintage illustration of an owl perched on a twig, capturing the essence of simplicity and nature, perfect for educational or wildlife-themed projects.
A detailed vintage line art illustration of a locomotive, isolated from its background. Perfect for historical and transportation-themed designs.
Isolated line art illustration of a Vampire Bat in flight with a natural backdrop, highlighting its wing structure and nocturnal nature
A vintage illustration of a polar bear bust, showcasing its detailed fur and icy habitat. This transparent PNG emphasizes the bear's majestic presence, suitable for wildlife and arctic-themed projects.
A vintage illustration of passerine birds perched in a scenic habitat, capturing their social behavior. This transparent PNG is ideal for nature and bird-themed projects, highlighting their detailed plumage and natural setting.
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