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RANAISSANCE Ornamental Fabric Designs RACINET Plate LXVII 1873
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.
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- Resolution: 13449 x 19180 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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RENAISSANCE Ornamental Architect Design RACINET Plate LX
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.
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- Resolution: 12433 x 17740 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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RENAISSANCE Architecture Accents and Embellishments RACINET Original Artwork
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.
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- Resolution: 13087 x 18674 300dpi
- Year of Print: Estimated 1873
- Artist: Auguste Racinet
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ANTIQUE Original Kono Bairei Woodblock Japanese Print 1881 Bird Bath
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
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- Resolution: 5751 x 8028 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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1881 Antique Original Kono Bairei Wood-block Japanese Print – Bird
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
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- Resolution: 5751 x 7850 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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ANTIQUE Original Kono Bairei Bird in Water Japanese Woodblock Print 1881
You’re looking at a beautiful piece of Japanese woodblock art from our collection of original 1881 prints by noted artist, Kono Bairei; Created for one of his best-known publications ‘one hundred birds’. Most of the bird species throughout this collection were native to Japan, with a few domesticated and some imported cage birds. Bairei was born and lived in Kyoto. He was apprenticed to the Maruyama printer Nakajima Raiso at the age of eight. He was a pupil of Shijo artist Shiokawa Bunrin and followed the Nanga school tradition. He established the Kyoto Prefectural School of Painting before opening his own studio to students and retiring from teaching.
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- Resolution: 5770 x 7988 300dpi
- Year of Print: 1881
- Artist: Kono Bairei
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Retro Comic-Style Word Art – Now, Listen, Hurry, OK, and More
A fun selection of comic-style word illustrations featuring expressive cartoon characters paired with dynamic typography. Includes phrases like “Now,” “Listen,” “Hurry,” “OK,” “No Doubt,” “Whoopee,” and more. Ideal for retro designs and playful compositions.
- Image Type(s): SVG, PNG
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Cluster of Antique Mushroom Illustration with Transparent Background for Graphic Overlays
This wild mushroom illustration was sourced from 19th-century botanical prints and carefully restored to preserve its original texture, color, and character. Digitally isolated with a transparent background, it’s ideal for nature-themed collage work, junk journaling, graphic design, and vintage-inspired projects.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Vintage Mushroom Illustration with Curved Stem and Detailed Gills – Transparent Botanical Clipart
This wild mushroom illustration was sourced from 19th-century botanical prints and carefully restored to preserve its original texture, color, and character. Digitally isolated with a transparent background, it’s ideal for nature-themed collage work, junk journaling, graphic design, and vintage-inspired projects.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Antique Seashell Illustration with Speckled Inner Surface and Cracked Outer Pattern – Transparent PNG
This vintage sea shell illustration was carefully isolated from a hand-colored engraving published in the mid-1800s. Part of a detailed natural history collection, it showcases the intricate textures and rich tones typical of 19th-century scientific illustration. Perfect for collage, print, or digital design work, this transparent PNG retains the charm and precision of antique artwork while offering modern usability.
- Image Type(s): PNG
- antique shell
- beachcomber art
- bivalve shell
- burlap
- coastal shell
- conch shell
- hand-colored shell
- historic shell
- marine biology
- marine shell
- mollusk shell
- Natural History
- ocean shell
- ocean specimen
- scientific illustration
- sea life illustration
- Sea Shell
- seashell PNG
- seashell study
- shell artwork
- shell chart
- shell cutout
- shell decor
- shell drawing
- shell engraving
- shell graphic
- shell illustration
- shell specimen
- shell taxonomy
- spiral shell
- Victorian shell
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Beige and Black Spiral Shell PNG Illustration with Grooved Textured Surface and Transparent Background
This vintage sea shell illustration was carefully isolated from a hand-colored engraving published in the mid-1800s. Part of a detailed natural history collection, it showcases the intricate textures and rich tones typical of 19th-century scientific illustration. Perfect for collage, print, or digital design work, this transparent PNG retains the charm and precision of antique artwork while offering modern usability.
- Image Type(s): PNG
- antique shell
- beachcomber art
- bivalve shell
- coastal shell
- conch shell
- hand-colored shell
- historic shell
- marine biology
- marine shell
- mollusk shell
- Natural History
- ocean shell
- ocean specimen
- scientific illustration
- sea life illustration
- Sea Shell
- seashell PNG
- seashell study
- shell artwork
- shell chart
- shell cutout
- shell decor
- shell drawing
- shell engraving
- shell graphic
- shell illustration
- shell specimen
- shell taxonomy
- spiral shell
- Victorian shell
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Pink-Striped Vintage Moth with Tan Wings
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Bald Male Stone Bust Sculpture with Strong Jaw and Intense Expression
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Ancient Greek or Roman Goddess Holding a Cornucopia
This image is part of our Extensive Collection of 135 Greek, Roman, and Mythology Vintage Line Art Illustrations. Each piece hand-selected from a variety of 19th-century books and ephemera found within our private library.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Greek Goddess Themis Holding Sphere and Pointing, Wearing Flowing Draped Robes
This image is part of our Extensive Collection of 135 Greek, Roman, and Mythology Vintage Line Art Illustrations. Each piece hand-selected from a variety of 19th-century books and ephemera found within our private library.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Greek Mythology Lineart of Hera with Braided Crown, Curled Hair, and Classic Tunic
This image is part of our Extensive Collection of 135 Greek, Roman, and Mythology Vintage Line Art Illustrations. Each piece hand-selected from a variety of 19th-century books and ephemera found within our private library.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Greek God Zeus with Flowing Curly Hair and Beard in Side Profile
This image is part of our Extensive Collection of 135 Greek, Roman, and Mythology Vintage Line Art Illustrations. Each piece hand-selected from a variety of 19th-century books and ephemera found within our private library.
- Image Type(s): PNG
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Faded Decorative Calligraphy Sample from Vintage Envelope (Transparent Background)
This image is part of a curated collection that showcases a diverse range of vintage document designs and typographic art, featuring intricate letterhead logos, ornate receipts, and decorative printed overlays. Each piece captures the elegance of historical print styles—from German heraldic flourishes and British typographic traditions to antique invoices and lottery tickets. Perfect for design enthusiasts, crafters, and historians alike, these images offer a nostalgic glimpse into the artistry of printed communication, blending handwritten and printed text with ornamental details and transparent overlays.
- Resolution: 3395px x 1707px
- 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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Green Certificate Frame with Leafy Corners and Decorative Elements
This green certificate frame features leafy corners and decorative elements, offering a refined and professional look for certificates, awards, and special documents.
- Image Type(s): PNG
- Antique
- Art
- Award
- Border
- card
- certificate
- classic
- container
- corners
- Decorative
- document
- editable
- elegant
- elements
- Embellishment
- Engraving
- Envelope
- Floral
- Frame
- Graphic
- Green
- grunge
- guilloche
- illustration
- Layout
- leafy
- old-fashioned
- Ornament
- Ornate
- Paper
- Pattern
- PNG
- printable
- professional
- refined
- retro
- scrollwork
- Stationery
- stylish
- Template
- transparent
- vintage
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Vintage Map of Southern England Including London, Brighton, and Major Coastal Cities
A vintage map of Southern England, highlighting major cities like London and Brighton, as well as coastal areas. The map provides detailed insights into the region’s historical geography, transportation routes, and urban development.
- Resolution: 7129 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
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Antique 1800s Map of North-West Africa Highlighting Morocco, Algeria, and Western Sahara – Vintage Historical Map
This antique map from the 1800s highlights North-West Africa, including Morocco, Algeria, and the Western Sahara. It captures the colonial and geographical landscape of the time, showing intricate details of the region’s political boundaries and natural features. A beautifully preserved piece of history in vintage cartography.
- Resolution: 7102 x 5100
- Image Type(s): JPG
- 1800s
- Africa
- Africa colonial
- Africa map
- Algeria
- Antique
- antique map
- Atlas
- cartography
- colonial
- colonial era
- country
- detailed
- exploration
- Geography
- Globe
- historical
- historical map
- History
- Map
- Morocco
- natural features
- Navigation
- North-West Africa
- old
- old map
- political boundaries
- preserved
- representation
- retro
- topography
- Travel
- vintage
- vintage map
- Western Sahara
- World
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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 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 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 Illustration of a Atlantic Wolfish
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- Resolution: 5645 × 1483
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Vintage Decorative Drop Capital I
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- Resolution: 1634px x 3180px
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VINTAGE British Grasses Print – Stipa Pinnata – 1891
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- Resolution: 5857px x 8945px
- Year of Print: 1891
- Artist: Edward Joseph Lowe
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VINTAGE Botanical Print – Holcus Mollis – British Grasses – 1891
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- Resolution: 6164px x 8979px
- Year of Print: 1891
- Artist: Edward Joseph Lowe
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MORESQUE No 4 – Antique Owen Jones Original – Vintage 1865
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- Resolution: 7528px x 11712px
- Year of Print: 1865
- Artist: Owen Jones
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VINTAGE Botanical Print – Geum Rivale – Water avens -Antique 1874
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- Resolution: 7836px x 11985px
- Year of Print: 1874
- Artist: F. Edward Hulme
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Beautiful Vintage Decorative Arts Print – Rare Antique 1866
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- Resolution: 10977px x 15480px
- Year of Print: 1866
- Artist: Michel Lienard
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RARE Decorative Arts Print – Arabesques of Vines – Vintage 1866
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- Resolution: 10977px x 15480px
- Year of Print: 1866
- Artist: Michel Lienard
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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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Botanical Line Art Illustration No.5
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- Resolution: 1740px x 3543px
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Antique Fashion Artwork – Portrait of Lady Wearing a Hat No.5
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- Resolution: 2985px x 3453px
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Simple Line Art Illustration of an Antique Photographers Camera No.2
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- Resolution: 1681px x 839px
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Vintage Line Art Illustration of a Pointing Finger / Hand No.1
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- Resolution: 3246px x 1656px
Old Illustration of a Crescent Moon Face
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- Resolution: 487px x 508px
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