You’re looking at a well preserved original plate from Johann Georg Heck's “Iconographic Encyclopedia of Sciences, Literature and Art” published in 1851 by Rudolphe Garrigue in New York. We were extremely fortunate to acquire the full collection of illustrative prints from the series, which after many months of looking, proved to be very difficult!
A detailed illustration of a horned dinosaur skull, featuring a prominent frill and horns. The drawing captures the fossilized structure of this prehistoric animal, emphasizing the unique shape and details of its skull.
A heraldic bull head adorned with a crown and large, curved horns. This symbol of power and royalty is depicted with bold lines and a fierce expression, perfect for medieval-themed designs.
A stylized heraldic dog head with prominent horns and a spiked collar, showcasing a fierce expression. This unique design reflects medieval artistry and symbolizes strength and protection.
You're looking at a wonderfully restored set of 2 anatomically correct human neck and head illustrations. Each anatomy 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).
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.
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 wonderfully restored set of 2 anatomically correct human neck and head illustrations. Each anatomy 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).
Detailed illustration of an African elephant's head with prominent tusks, set against a transparent background. Perfect for nature and wildlife-themed designs.
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 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 illustration features the common squid, focusing on its streamlined body, large eyes, and long tentacles. The artistic rendering captures the squid's agility and predatory nature in aquatic environments, showcasing its anatomy in an elegant, detailed sketch.
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 highly detailed illustration of the Markhor head, known for its twisting horns and long beard, capturing the distinctiveness of this wild goat species in a classic sketch format.
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.
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.
A detailed depiction of a walrus head, showcasing its large tusks and thick whiskers. This engraved illustration captures the walrus's distinct facial features in a realistic style, highlighting its robust structure and marine adaptation.
A vintage line art illustration of a human with a bull head, isolated in PNG format, ideal for occult, mystical, and alchemical-themed designs.
Illustration of a West African harnessed antelope bust, isolated in PNG format, capturing the detailed horn structure and facial features
This image illustrates the head of a water-buck, focusing on its prominent ringed horns and large ears. The drawing captures the unique features of this antelope, showcasing its adaptations to wetland environments in a classic engraved style.
A detailed illustration depicting the head of Swayne's hartebeest, focusing on its distinct curved horns and elongated face. The artwork captures the animal’s unique features in a classic, engraved style, ideal for educational and reference purposes.
This illustration of a Marino ram head features curling horns and a detailed fleece texture, showcasing the characteristic features of this woolly sheep breed in a vintage style.
A vintage sketch showing Grant's gazelle head profile with elegantly curved horns and detailed facial features, capturing the grace and distinctive traits of this African antelope species.
The head of a Cyprian sheep is illustrated with its characteristic spiral horns and dense woolly texture, providing a detailed look at this unique sheep breed in a classic artwork style.
A vintage illustration of the head of Burchell's rhino showcasing its two prominent horns and rough skin texture, highlighting the unique features of this species in a detailed sketch.
Illustration of a fringe-eared oryx head, featuring long straight horns and distinct facial markings, isolated on a transparent background.
A detailed engraving of a wild sheep’s head, highlighting its curling horns and textured wool. The artwork captures the rugged appearance of the sheep, emphasizing its distinctive facial features and woolly coat.
This side view illustration of a Chiru antelope highlights its long, slender horns and distinct facial features, capturing the elegance and uniqueness of this high-altitude dwelling species.
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.
A vintage illustration of a musk-ox head, focusing on its massive horns and dense fur. This detailed artwork captures the rugged and distinctive features of this powerful animal in a classic etching style.
A vintage illustration of a Prongbuck head, featuring small horns and a detailed fur texture, highlighting the unique features of this North American species in a classic artwork style.
A detailed sketch of Clarke's antelope head, featuring its long, curved horns and furry coat, exemplifying the animal's distinctive characteristics in a vintage style illustration.
A close-up vintage illustration of a brown bear's head, emphasizing the detailed fur texture and facial features. This artwork captures the bear's intense gaze and characteristic look in a classic etching style.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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