You're looking at a beautiful illustration from the 'Butterflies & Moths of the Countryside' series by F. Edward Hulme. These antique pieces of art, created in 1903, have lasted the test of time, and the colours are stunning.
This vintage 1800s illustration features a striking blue dragonfly, showcasing its vivid coloration and graceful form. The artwork is rendered in a transparent PNG format, making it ideal for digital projects and collections. Perfect for enthusiasts of nature and historical art.
This floral frame features white and yellow flowers with green stems entwined around the border, creating a soft, vintage look. The center space has a light, textured paper design, making it perfect for invitations, notes, or decorative purposes.
A vintage illustration from the 1800s of a blue and black moth with elaborate wing patterns. This antique artwork captures the intricate details and striking colors of the moth, preserved in a transparent PNG format for modern use.
An artistic illustration from the 1800s of a black and pink moth with striking eye spots on its wings. The moth's unique coloration and intricate patterns are highlighted in this detailed depiction, celebrating the diversity of insect life.
A delicate illustration from the 1800s of a brown and cream-colored moth. The moth is depicted in a dynamic pose with its wings partially raised, showcasing the intricate patterns and natural beauty of this nocturnal creature.
A vibrant and detailed vintage illustration from the 1800s of a black and red moth with intricate spotted wing patterns. The moth is depicted in flight, showcasing its bold colors and delicate wing structure, preserved in a transparent PNG format.
A classic illustration from the 1800s of a brown and white moth with intricate patterns on its wings. The moth is shown in a graceful pose, its wings slightly raised, emphasizing the detailed texture and natural beauty of the species.
You're looking at a beautiful illustration from the 'Butterflies & Moths of the Countryside' series by F. Edward Hulme. These antique pieces of art, created in 1903, have lasted the test of time, and the colours are stunning.
This image was sourced from our original 'Dekorative Vorbilder' collection; A gorgeous collection of Art Nouveau decorative patterns, graphics and illustrations including plants, figures and animals. For draftsman, painters, graphic artists, decorators, sculptors and architects. Published in 1904 by Julius Hoffman, Stuttgart.
This exquisite 1800s illustration depicts a brown and yellow dragonfly. The vintage artwork highlights the dragonfly's vibrant colors and detailed wing structure, rendered in a transparent PNG format for versatile modern use.
A detailed illustration from the 1800s of a black and orange moth with intricate wing patterns. The vintage artwork showcases the moth's vibrant color scheme and delicate structure, preserved in a transparent PNG format for modern use.
A vintage illustration from the 1800s featuring a beige and red moth with spotted wings. This antique artwork is preserved in a transparent PNG format, showcasing the moth's vibrant colors and intricate wing patterns.
A vintage illustration from the 1800s of a large brown moth with prominent eye spots on its wings. The moth's detailed wings are spread wide, showing the eye-catching patterns and texture, symbolizing the wonders of insect life.
Vintage Toile de Jouy Patterned Backgrounds – Ornate, Classical, and Full of Charm This wonderful background is from a collection that features a beautiful range of vintage Toile de Jouy-style patternes, carefully restored from antique prints. Packed with intricate scenes of rural life, mythological figures, classical architecture, elegant florals, and decorative motifs, these designs are perfect for adding timeless elegance to your creative projects. You’ll find everything from aristocrats and animals to hot air balloons and garden scenes, all woven into that iconic French toile style. Whether you're working on a junk journal, printable paper pack, or a more refined design project, this bundle is a go-to for vintage lovers looking to add depth, texture, and character to their work.
This image was sourced from our original 'Dekorative Vorbilder' collection; A gorgeous collection of Art Nouveau decorative patterns, graphics and illustrations including plants, figures and animals. For draftsman, painters, graphic artists, decorators, sculptors and architects. Published in 1904 by Julius Hoffman, Stuttgart.
A striking illustration from the 1800s of a moth with vibrant red and black patterned wings. The moth's bold coloration and wing structure are captured in this detailed depiction, reflecting the diversity of moth species
A vintage illustration from the 1800s of a black and red moth featuring distinctive wing patterns. This antique artwork captures the moth's intricate details and vibrant colors, available in a transparent PNG format for digital use.
You're looking at a wonderfully detailed collection of paper scroll banner designs complete with birds and wild flowers, discovered in a late 1800s design book. These illustrations were extracted from their original backgrounds and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).
You're looking at a beautiful illustration from the 'Butterflies & Moths of the Countryside' series by F. Edward Hulme. These antique pieces of art, created in 1903, have lasted the test of time, and the colours are stunning.
Vintage frame with a tree motif and nature elements, isolated as a transparent PNG. Perfect for nature-themed designs or artistic layouts.
Classic vintage illustration of a giraffe on a transparent background. Perfect for educational materials or design projects.
Line art illustration of a wild sheep skull, rendered in PNG format for easy use, depicting the intricate details of the horn and bone structure
This vintage 1800s illustration features a brown and white moth with elegant wing patterns. The artwork captures the delicate details and sophisticated color scheme of the moth, preserved in a transparent PNG format for modern digital use.
You're looking at a beautiful illustration from the 'Butterflies & Moths of the Countryside' series by F. Edward Hulme. These antique pieces of art, created in 1903, have lasted the test of time, and the colours are stunning.
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!
A detailed vintage illustration from the 1800s of a brown and pink moth with intricate wing patterns. This antique artwork, preserved in a transparent PNG format, showcases the moth's unique coloration and delicate structure.
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!
You're looking at a beautiful illustration from the 'Butterflies & Moths of the Countryside' series by F. Edward Hulme. These antique pieces of art, created in 1903, have lasted the test of time, and the colours are stunning.
You're looking at a beautiful illustration from the 'Butterflies & Moths of the Countryside' series by F. Edward Hulme. These antique pieces of art, created in 1903, have lasted the test of time, and the colours are stunning.
An intricate illustration from the 1800s of a moth with distinct red and white striped wings. The moth is depicted in full detail, highlighting its unique pattern and nocturnal nature, an example of the beauty found in small creatures.
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!
A subtle and detailed illustration from the 1800s of a brown and beige moth with intricate wing patterns. This vintage artwork, rendered in a transparent PNG format, emphasizes the natural elegance and detailed beauty of this nocturnal insect.
This 167 year old scan is from "U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys - To ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. Made under the direction of the secretary of war in 1853-1856". The artwork inside was some of the most artistic and accurate prints made of Birds, Mammals, Reptiles and Fish from the American West. Many of the Lithographs were beautifully hand-colored by a group of naturalists and artists who travelled with the expedition surverying the West for the U.S. Pacific Railroad. Search our archives or click on the artist name below to view the rest of the collection!
Here we have an original vintage print from the Auguste Racinet L'ornement Polycrome (1870) series. One of the finest collections of decorative arts from the 19th century, refered to for inspiration by many modern creators. Many interesting and useful design elements are waiting to be explored in this one piece! The purpose of the fantastic reproductions in L'Ornement polychrome were to inspire an improvement of the decorative arts of its time.
You're looking at a beautiful illustration from the 'Butterflies & Moths of the Countryside' series by F. Edward Hulme. These antique pieces of art, created in 1903, have lasted the test of time, and the colours are stunning.
A delicate illustration from the 1800s of a blue and brown moth, characterized by its subtle wing patterns. This vintage artwork, preserved in a transparent PNG format, highlights the natural beauty and understated elegance of the moth species.
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!
A vintage botanical frame featuring detailed tree branches and leaves, perfect for invitations, borders, or decorative projects.
You're looking at a wonderfully illustrated collection of nature-inspired banners discovered in a late 1800s design book. These illustrations were extracted from their original backgrounds and converted to the following image formats: SVG (vector), EPS (vector), and, of course, PNG (300dpi raster image with transparent background).
A yellow wolf with a long, bushy tail, sitting with its mouth open showing sharp teeth. This heraldic design combines ferocity and elegance, ideal for traditional crests and medieval themes.
A vintage engraving of a black buck skull featuring long, curved horns and intricate bone detailing. This transparent PNG is ideal for historical and wildlife-themed projects.
A vintage illustration of a male red deer skeleton, showcasing its antlers and detailed bone structure. This transparent PNG is ideal for wildlife and educational-themed projects.
A vintage illustration from the 1800s depicting a gray and white moth with delicate wing patterns. This antique artwork is rendered in a transparent PNG format, capturing the moth's soft color palette and intricate details.
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!
A Charming Mix of Vintage Illustrations – Pastoral Scenes, Mythical Figures & More This image is part of a collection packed with beautifully restored vintage toile de jouy style illustrations. Think peaceful countryside scenes, graceful mythological figures, farm animals, and a good dose of that old-timey charm. Whether you’re into junk journaling, crafting, branding, or just love adding a touch of vintage to your creative projects, there’s loads to play with here. You’ll find everything from shepherd boys and garden goddesses to hot air balloons, dancing villagers, and elegant birds - all cleaned up and ready to use. Perfect for print, digital, or anything in between, this set brings a slice of history into your modern designs with plenty of character and detail.
Here we have a high resolution scan of a wonderful lithograph print from Oliver Goldsmith's "A History of the Earth and Animated Nature". A celebrated series of books from the 1860's, wherein the most distinguished British and Foreign naturalists collaborated to produce.
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!
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!
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