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.
An isolated vintage line art of a purple tailed hummingbird in flight with open wings, transparent and perfect for natural history and wildlife designs.
A vintage isolated line art sketch of a monkey gibbon standing with arms wide, perfect for wildlife and nature-themed designs.
A vintage line art illustration of a hummingbird perched on its nest with two eggs, supported by a tree branch with detailed foliage, ideal for nature themes.
A vintage line art illustration of a chimpanzee monkey hanging on a rope, isolated and rendered in detail. Ideal for wildlife and nature-themed projects.
Isolated PNG illustration of a pair of zebras in detailed line art, capturing their distinctive stripes and natural stance for easy use
Line art illustration of a West African tailless whip-scorpion, showcasing its long legs and distinctive body structure in a detailed format
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.
A comparative illustration displaying various monkey hands and feet, emphasizing the diversity in their anatomical structures. This vintage artwork provides a detailed look at the different shapes and forms found within primate species.
An illustration of a frilled lizard with its frill extended, depicted in a transparent PNG format. This isolated image emphasizes the unique defense mechanism of the lizard and is suitable for educational and artistic use.
An illustration of two Friar Birds perched on a branch, depicted in a transparent PNG format. This image highlights the birds' distinctive features and is ideal for ornithological presentations or decorative purposes.
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 vintage line art illustration of live bait on the end of a fisherman's hook and line, perfect for fishing, nature, and outdoor-themed projects.
Detailed line art illustration of a Turbot fish, showcasing its flat body and fin details with anatomical accuracy in line art style
Thornback Crab line art illustration in PNG format, highlighting the spiny shell and detailed body structure of this marine species
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.
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.
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 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 vintage illustration of reed bunting birds perched amongst reeds, highlighting their natural habitat. This transparent PNG is ideal for avian and wetland-themed projects, emphasizing the birds' detailed plumage.
A vintage illustration of a young orangutan bust, featuring detailed fur and expressive eyes. This transparent PNG captures the essence of the orangutan, ideal for wildlife and conservation-themed projects.
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.
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.
Vintage illustration of grey kingfishers perched on branches, emphasizing their beaks and plumage, isolated on a transparent background.
Detailed illustration of a giant hummingbird resting on a plant, emphasizing its elongated beak and vibrant plumage, isolated on a transparent background.
Vintage illustration of a giant cuckoo perched on a branch, showcasing detailed feather patterns and a long tail, isolated on a transparent background.
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 vintage line art illustration of a fishing hook, perfect for angling, nature, and outdoor-themed designs.
A vintage line art illustration of fishing bait on the end of a line with multiple hooks, capturing the intricate details of angling equipment, perfect for fishing-themed designs.
A crudely drawn line art illustration of a snake wrapped around the torso of a female figure, rendered in a simplistic and vintage style.
Illustration of a young peregrine bird perched on a branch within a natural landscape, capturing its keen eyes and detailed feathers in line art
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.
A vintage illustration of a pearl bird perched on a branch amidst its natural habitat. This transparent PNG captures the bird's unique features and surroundings, suitable for avian and decorative projects.
A detailed vintage illustration of a male Gemmeous dragonet fish, showcasing its ornate fins and unique shape. This transparent PNG is ideal for marine and educational projects, highlighting the dragonet's distinct features.
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.
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