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
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 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.
Tibetan Argali skull line art illustration with large curling horns, focusing on the majestic and robust structure of this wild sheep species
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.
Illustration of a Pamir sheep skull featuring wide curling horns, emphasizing the intricate bone structure and natural form in detailed line art
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!
Side view illustration of a Tibetan Argali skull with expansive curling horns, showcasing the detailed bone structure in line art format
A vintage illustration from the 1800s of a mouflon sheep standing in profile. The sheep is depicted with its characteristic curled horns and reddish-brown coat, representing one of the oldest breeds of wild sheep.
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.
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.
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 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.
You're looking at an Original pre-1820's Antique Engraving from a rare copy of Abraham Rees' "The Cyclopaedia; or, UNIVERSAL DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, and LITERATURE" (Published 1820 by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme)
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
You're looking at a scarce, 229 year old, steel plate engraving from the original "The New Encyclopaedia Or Modern Universal Dictionary Of Arts And Sciences On A New And Improved Plan" by Hall, William Henry, Bedford Row, London, published by C Cooke, London.
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