Detailed line art illustration of a pack of raccoons in a natural setting, emphasizing their playful nature and intricate fur details
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 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 illustration of a cheetah prowling in a savanna landscape, emphasizing its sleek body and distinctive spots. The artwork captures the agility and speed of this apex predator in a classic black and white style.
A vintage illustration of an Australian koala bear perched on a tree branch with a natural background. This transparent PNG highlights the koala's relaxed pose and textured fur, perfect for nature-themed designs.
A detailed vintage illustration of a wild cat walking through a natural setting, showcasing its agile body and alert stance. The artwork emphasizes the cat's sharp eyes and fur patterns in an etched style.
This 1800s illustration depicts a brown bear in a forest setting, capturing the bear's thick fur and powerful stance, typical of historical wildlife art.
Isolated PNG illustration of a pair of zebras in detailed line art, capturing their distinctive stripes and natural stance for easy use
A vintage illustration of a sable antelope bust, featuring long curved horns and detailed facial features. This transparent PNG captures the majesty of the antelope, perfect for wildlife and decorative projects.
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.
A vintage side profile illustration of an Indian elephant bust, featuring a prominent trunk and textured skin. This transparent PNG provides a classic look suitable for various digital and design projects, reflecting the majestic presence of the elephant.
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 detailed vintage engraving of an Indian buffalo bust, showcasing wide and sharp horns. This transparent PNG illustration captures the intricate textures and distinct features of the buffalo, ideal for graphic design and digital projects.
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.
Illustration of the great Indian rhino, highlighting its thick skin and prominent horn, isolated on a transparent background.
Illustration of a fringe-eared oryx head, featuring long straight horns and distinct facial markings, isolated on a transparent background.
A detailed vintage illustration of a Malayan bear standing on a tree branch amidst a forest setting. The bear's distinctive features and natural habitat are captured in this transparent PNG, perfect for nature and wildlife-themed projects.
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.
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!
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.
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.
A close-up illustration of a Cape buffalo's head, highlighting its distinctive horns and muscular build. The etching captures the intensity and power of this iconic African mammal in a classic black and white style.
Detailed illustration of an Oribi Antelope in the wild, emphasizing its slender form and graceful stance in a natural setting
A vintage illustration of a serow antelope bust, featuring a distinctive hairy coat and short horns. This transparent PNG captures the unique characteristics of the serow, ideal for nature and wildlife projects.
A detailed side profile illustration of an Indian rhinoceros, featuring thick skin and a prominent horn. This transparent PNG showcases the rugged texture and unique form of the rhinoceros, making it suitable for design and digital use.
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.
A vintage illustration of a Harrison pig, showcasing its distinctive body shape and features. This detailed artwork focuses on the pig's anatomy, emphasizing the unique aspects of this specific breed.
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