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 pangolin, isolated from the background, highlighting its unique scaled appearance, suitable for wildlife and educational themes.
A vintage illustration of a Nyl Ghau, rendered in a line art style and isolated from the background, ideal for wildlife and natural history themed designs.
A vintage isolated line art sketch of an orangutan monkey holding a ball and playing, captured in a fun and whimsical style, ideal for wildlife-themed designs.
A vintage line art illustration of a gibbon monkey walking, hand-sketched and isolated, perfect for wildlife and nature-themed designs.
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 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 a diving bell, depicting the industrial design used in historical underwater exploration. Perfect for educational and maritime themes.
A vintage line art illustration of the back view of a chimpanzee monkey walking away, isolated and detailed, perfect for wildlife-themed projects.
Line art illustration of a pack of Northern Sea Lions on the coast, showcasing their robust bodies and natural marine habitat
Line art illustration of a Cacomistle perched on a tree branch with a natural backdrop, capturing its agile form and unique features
A family of European wild boars, including a large boar and piglets, in a forest setting. The image is on a transparent background, perfect for wildlife scenes.
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 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 the Greek god Janus, crudely drawn and rendered in a simple style. Ideal for mythology-themed designs.
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.
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