VINTAGE Selection of Wildlife Vignette Illustrations – Antique Stock Art
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.
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- Resolution: 9156 x 10445
- Year of Print: Late 1800s
- Artist: Joh. Enschedé
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REPTILES Antique Serpents Stock Image. 1880 Encyclopaedia Plate
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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Vintage Illustration of Weasel Skeleton with Elongated Body as Transparent PNG
A vintage illustration of a weasel skeleton, featuring an elongated body and delicate bone structure. This transparent PNG is ideal for zoological and anatomical studies.
- Resolution: 3068px x 1041px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Illustration of Malayan Tapir Skeleton with Compact Form as Transparent PNG
A vintage illustration of a Malayan tapir skeleton, featuring a compact form and detailed bone structure. This transparent PNG is perfect for educational and wildlife-themed projects.
- Resolution: 4639px x 2319px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Engraving of Pangolin on Transparent Background
Detailed vintage engraving of a pangolin, presented on a transparent background. Ideal for educational content or creative projects.
- Resolution: 5461 × 2823
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Engraving of Platypus on Transparent Background
Detailed vintage illustration of a platypus, showcasing intricate features and texture on a transparent background. Perfect for educational content, design, or wildlife projects.
- Resolution: 4723 × 2500
- Image Type(s): PNG
- 19th-century
- Animal
- Antique
- aquatic
- Art
- artistic
- Australia
- Background
- biology
- Black and white
- collectible
- Design
- detailed
- Drawing
- duck-billed
- education
- Engraving
- Etching
- exotic
- fauna
- historical
- History
- illustration
- isolated
- Mammal
- monochrome
- natural
- Nature
- old-fashioned
- Platypus
- retro
- scabbard
- scientific
- sheath
- Texture
- traditional
- transparent
- unique
- vintage
- Wildlife
- Zoology
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Vintage Full Color PNG Illustration – Monkey No.6
- License Info
- Resolution: 1290px x 895px
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Restored Vintage Color Illustration of Two Species of Woodpecker Perched on a Tree Trunk
- Resolution: 2607 × 7417
- Image Type(s): PNG
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South African Giraffe Line Art Illustration in Majestic Pose
A line art illustration of a South African giraffe, showcasing its long neck and graceful stature with detailed anatomical accuracy
- Resolution: 2634px x 4620px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Illustration of Fish-Lizard Skeleton with Streamlined Form as Transparent PNG
A vintage illustration of a fish-lizard skeleton, emphasizing its streamlined form and detailed bone structure. This transparent PNG is ideal for marine and paleontology-themed projects.
- Resolution: 5478px x 1036px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Flying Fox Bat Hanging – Transparent PNG
A realistic illustration of a flying fox bat hanging from a branch, with wings folded. The transparent PNG format makes this image ideal for projects focused on nocturnal wildlife and bats, emphasizing the bat’s unique anatomy and posture.
- Resolution: 3763px x 4554px
- Image Type(s): PNG
- Animal
- animalia
- Bat
- Branch
- chiroptera
- Claws
- creature
- dark
- Drawing
- Ears
- exotic
- Eyes
- Flying
- Fox
- fruit bat
- fur
- Hanging
- hanging upside
- illustration
- illustration PNG
- isolated
- large
- Mammal
- mega bat
- Nature
- Night
- nocturnal
- perched
- PNG
- rainforest
- representation
- resting
- Silhouette
- sketch
- transparent
- transparent background
- Tree
- tree branch
- Tropical
- Wild
- Wildlife
- Wings
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Vintage Engraving of Flying Lemur on Transparent Background
Detailed vintage illustration of a flying lemur, showing its gliding membrane on a transparent background. Ideal for educational resources, design projects, or zoological studies.
- Resolution: 2908 × 4578
- Image Type(s): PNG
- 19th-century
- Animal
- Antique
- Art
- artistic
- Background
- biology
- Black and white
- collectible
- Design
- detailed
- Drawing
- education
- Engraving
- Etching
- exotic
- fauna
- Flying
- gliding
- Harp
- historical
- History
- illustration
- isolated
- Lemur
- Mammal
- membrane
- monochrome
- natural
- Nature
- old-fashioned
- retro
- scientific
- Texture
- traditional
- transparent
- unique
- vintage
- Wildlife
- Zoology
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Vintage Full Color PNG Illustration of a Mountain Goat
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- Resolution: 2488px x 3277px
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Vintage PNG Illustration of a Bearded Vulture
- License Info
- Resolution: 3241 × 5208
- Image Type(s): PNG
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MAMMALS Ungulata – Javan Chevrotain, Giraffe. Antique 1880 Print
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 5500 x 8600 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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Vintage Illustration of a Badger Skeleton with Robust Bone Structure as Transparent PNG
A vintage illustration of a badger skeleton, displaying its robust bone structure. This transparent PNG is perfect for nature and educational-themed projects, focusing on the anatomy of small mammals.
- Resolution: 3140px x 1350px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Black Turnstone (Strepsilas melanocephala, Vigors) 1853 Bird Stock Image Plate 7
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
- Artist: USPRR Surveys
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Wildcat Family with Kittens and Mother Line Art Illustration
Line art illustration of a family of wildcats, including kittens and a mother, showcasing their playful interaction and natural setting
- Resolution: 4760px x 4801px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Virginian Uhu Perched on Branch Line Art Illustration
Illustration of a Virginian Uhu perched on a branch in line art, showcasing its distinctive ear tufts and powerful build in a natural setting
- Resolution: 3668px x 4553px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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STRUTHIONES Ostrich, American Rhea. Antique 1880 Stock Image
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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HAWK Red-Tailed, Hand Coloured Rare Vintage Stock Image, U.S.P.R.R Bird Survey
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
- Artist: USPRR Surveys
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1853 Antique Stock Image Brandt’s Cormorant, Hand Coloured U.S.P.R.R Birds Survey
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
- Artist: USPRR Surveys
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CALIFORNIA Red Shouldered Hawk (Young) Hand Colored Antique Lithograph
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
- Artist: USPRR Surveys
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West Indian Tree Frog Isolated PNG Line Art Illustration
Isolated PNG line art illustration of a West Indian tree frog, capturing its small size and unique features in a realistic and detailed style
- Resolution: 1908px x 1214px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Illustration of Polecat Skeleton with Slender Build as Transparent PNG
A vintage illustration of a polecat skeleton, characterized by its slender build and intricate bone structure. This transparent PNG is ideal for zoological and anatomical projects.
- Resolution: 3714px x 1203px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Springtime Landscape with Trees and Lake Detailed Illustration
A detailed illustration of a springtime landscape featuring trees and a lake, capturing the serene beauty of nature with intricate line art details
- Resolution: 5135px x 7465px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Illustration of Otter Skeleton in a Walking Pose as Transparent PNG
A vintage illustration of an otter skeleton in a walking pose, showing its elongated body and detailed bone structure. This transparent PNG is perfect for scientific and wildlife studies.
- Resolution: 3328px x 1294px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Great Water Beetle Illustration on Transparent Background
Illustration of a great water beetle, showing its distinctive shape and segmented body, isolated on a transparent background.
- Resolution: 1072px x 1722px
- Image Type(s): PNG
- Animal
- antenna
- aquatic
- Art
- Beetle
- Black and white
- Body
- Bug
- Coleoptera
- Decorative
- detailed
- distinctive
- Drawing
- Entomology
- exoskeleton
- freshwater
- great
- habitat
- Identification
- illustration
- Insect
- Insects
- isolated
- Legs
- Natural History
- Nature
- Ornamental
- Ornate
- PNG
- Segments
- Shell
- sketch
- species
- Species Identification
- transparent background
- Water
- Wildlife
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INDIAN Elephant, Elephantus Indicus, Proboscidea. 1880 Stock Image
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1880
- Artist: William Mackenzie
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HAWK Swainsons, Hand Coloured Rare Antique Stock Image, U.S.P.R.R Bird Survey
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
- Artist: USPRR Surveys
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1853 Antique Stock Image Hand Coloured Brown-Crested Flycatcher Bird Lithograph
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
- Artist: USPRR Surveys
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1853 Antique Hand Coloured Stock Image Buff-Breasted Sandpiper U.S.P.R.R Birds Survey
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
- Artist: USPRR Surveys
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RARE Antique Stock Image, Buteo Swainsonii, Swainson’s Hawk USPRR Surveys Plate XII
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 11634 x 16420 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
- Artist: USPRR Surveys
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1853 Antique Stock Image Cassin’s Finch U.S.P.R.R Birds Survey, Hand Coloured
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!
- License Info
- Resolution: 7594 x 10009 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1853
- Artist: USPRR Surveys
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Vintage Illustration of Persian False Spider with Distinctive Hairy Legs as Transparent PNG
A vintage illustration of a Persian false spider, known for its distinctive hairy legs. This transparent PNG captures the spider's detailed anatomy, perfect for educational and entomology-themed projects.
- Resolution: 3785px x 5686px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Detailed Vintage Illustration of Italian Land Crab in Natural Pose as Isolated Transparent PNG Artwork
A detailed vintage illustration of an Italian land crab in a natural pose. This transparent PNG artwork captures the intricate details of the crab's form and texture, ideal for digital and nature-themed projects.
- Resolution: 4192px x 2617px
- Image Type(s): PNG
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