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!
Detailed illustration of a great tortoiseshell butterfly with open wings, displaying intricate patterns, isolated on a transparent background.
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!
This vintage illustration from the 1800s showcases a bat in mid-flight, highlighting its detailed wing structure and nocturnal features, typical of historical art.
An antique illustration depicting bats flying against a night sky, highlighting their silhouettes and nocturnal behavior, common in 1800s natural history art.
A vintage line art illustration of a hummingbird in flight with wings spread open, perfect for nature and wildlife-themed artworks.
Isolated line art illustration of a Vampire Bat in flight with a natural backdrop, highlighting its wing structure and nocturnal nature
An isolated vintage line art of a purple tailed hummingbird in flight with open wings, transparent and perfect for natural history and wildlife designs.
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.
A vintage line art illustration of a hummingbird in flight, captured in an isolated PNG format, ideal for nature and wildlife-themed designs.
This illustration depicts a hummingbird in flight, feeding on flowers with its long beak. The artwork captures the delicate nature of the hummingbird, showcasing its vibrant wings and feeding behavior in a natural setting.
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!
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 a bird diving in flight, captured in a dynamic pose with detailed feathers, perfect for nature and wildlife-themed projects.
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