5,009 Free Images of 1800s Public Domain

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1. Stubble Quail (Coturnix pectoralis) 2. New Zealand quail (Coturnix novaezelandiae) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

1. White-breasted sea-eagle (Haliaeetus leucosternus) 2. Little eagle (Haliaeetus canorus) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

Red-breasted Nuthatch from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

124. The Wormeating Warbler (Vermivora pensylvanica) 125. The Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora solitaria) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

174. Partridge (Tetrao umbellus) 175. Pinnated Grouse (Tetrao cupido) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

174. Partridge (Tetrao umbellus) 175. Pinnated Grouse (Tetrao cupido) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

49. The Common Crow Blackbird (Quiscalus versicolor) 50. The Rusty Crow Blackbird (Quicalus ferrugineus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

74. The Warblink Greenlet (Vireo gilvus) 75. The Red-eyed Greenlet (Vireo olivaceus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

63. The White-bellied Swallow (Hirundo bicolor). 64. The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rufa) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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267. Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacracorax dilophus) 268. Ditto, immature illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

303. Black Guillemot (Uria grylle) 304. Razorbill (Alca torda) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Opossum (Didelphis) and Opossum (Didelphis) illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

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Brazilian gloxinia or Florist's gloxinia (Gloxinia caulescente) illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

Red leschenaultia (Lechenaultia formosa) illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

Cattleya o'brieniana from Reichenbachia Orchids (1888-1894) illustrated by Frederick Sander (1847-1920).

Long-armed beetle illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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Carl Linnaeus in Lapland Dress from The Temple of Flora (1807) by Robert John Thornton.

Iguana or guana illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

The City of New York: Longworth's Explanatory Map and Plan (1817) by David Longworth.

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Antique plant Pikiarero - Clematis hexasepala drawn by Sarah Featon (1848–1927).

Tomb of Messina by Mary Altha Nims (1817–1907).

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Pale Genet (Viverra pallida) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Chinese Bamboo Rat (Rhizomys Sinensis) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

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Rose Painted Calathea (Maranta illustris) engraved by Benjamin Fawcett (1808-1893) for Shirley Hibberd’s (1825-1890) New and Rare Beautiful-Leaved Plants. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 edition of the publication.

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Five Banded Dragon Lizard (Draco quinque-fasciata) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Antique plant Gaultheria - various drawn by Sarah Featon (1848–1927).

Antique plant Carmcelia odorata drawn by Sarah Featon (1848–1927).

Sketch of a cat by Jean Bernard (1775-1883).

General view of the Island of Philae Nubia illustration by David Roberts (1796–1864).

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Antique fish possibly cristiceps australis weedfish drawn by Fe. Clarke (1849-1899).

Echinidea–Igelsterne from Kunstformen der Natur (1904) by Ernst Haeckel.

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White-margined Nightshade (Solanum Marginatum) engraved by Benjamin Fawcett (1808-1893) for Shirley Hibberd’s (1825-1890) New and Rare Beautiful-Leaved Plants. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 edition of the publication.

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Onoclea Sensibilis (Sensitive Fern) from Ferns: British and Exotic (1856-1860) by Edward Joseph Lowe.

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Vintage coral illustration on white background

Pennant's Horned Pheasant (Satyra Pennatii) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Cattleya mendellii var measuresiana from Reichenbachia Orchids (1888-1894) illustrated by Frederick Sander (1847-1920).

Antique Greek pattern from The Practical Decorator and Ornamentist (1892) by G.A Audsley and M.A. Audsley. Digitally enhanced from our own original first edition of the publication.

Dryopteris Filix–Mas Cristata from Ferns: British and Exotic (1856-1860) by Edward Joseph Lowe.

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Remains of the Temple of Medamout at Thebes illustration by David Roberts (1796–1864).

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Excavated Temple of Gyrshe (Gerf Hussein) Nubia illustration by David Roberts (1796–1864).

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Antique plant New Zealand snow groundsels drawn by Featon (1848–1927).

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Antique plant New Zealand Gentiana spp drawn by Sarah Featon (1848–1927).

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Antique plant Earina mucronat Earina autumnalias Dendrobium Cunninghamii drawn by Sarah Featon (1848–1927).

Antique plant Senecio (3 species) drawn by Sarah Featon (1848–1927).

Antique plant New Zealand toropapa drawn by Sarah Featon (1848–1927).

Antique fish Tetraodon gillbanksii Clarke drawn by Fe. Clarke (1849-1899).

Fig (Fico Troiano) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Fig (Ficus carica) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Cherry (Ciliegio visciolino) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Hexacoralla–Sechsstrahlige Sternkorallen from Kunstformen der Natur (1904) by Ernst Haeckel.

Laelia autumnalis xanthotropis from Reichenbachia Orchids (1888-1894) illustrated by Frederick Sander (1847-1920).

Madagascar pigeon or Green pigeon illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

Khonsu illustration from Pantheon Egyptien (1823-1825) by Leon Jean Joseph Dubois (1780-1846).

1. Bearded Anaora (Anaora tentaculata amboina); 2. Cuvier's Pelors (Pelors Cuvieri); 3. Forked Spined Dragonette (Callionymus serrato spinosus) from Illustrations of Indian Zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

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140. The Bay-winged Sparrow (Fringilla graminea) 141. The White-throated Sparrow (Fringilla pensylvanica) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

11. The Broad-winged Buzzard (Buteo pennsylvanicus) 12. Turkey Buzzard (Cathartes aura) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

199. Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Ardea violacea) 200. Lawyer (Himantopus nigricollis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

199. Yellow-crowned Night Heron (Ardea violacea) 200. Lawyer (Himantopus nigricollis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

146. The Blue Grosbeak (Coccoborus ceruleus) 147. The Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Coccoborus ludovicianus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

23. The Acadian Owl (Ulula acadica) 24. The Long-eared Owl (Otus americanus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Different types of fishes illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876) Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

Black long-armed gibbon and White long-armed gibbon from Zoological lectures delivered at the Royal institution in the years 1806-7 illustrated by George Shaw (1751-1813).

Lace pattern from The Practical Decorator and Ornamentist (1892) by G.A Audsley and M.A. Audsley. Digitally enhanced from our own original first edition of the publication.

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Diatomea–Schachtellinge from Kunstformen der Natur (1904) by Ernst Haeckel.

Discoidea–Scheiben-Strahlinge from Kunstformen der Natur (1904) by Ernst Haeckel.

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Vintage marine life illustration on white background

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Chrysanthemum Garden, hand–colored collotype from Some Japanese Flowers (1896) by Kazumasa Ogawa.

Temple at Wady Dabod (Wadi Dabud) Nubia illustration by David Roberts (1796–1864).

Siout (assiut) is the largest town in upper Egypt illustration by David Roberts (1796–1864).

Gate of the Metwaleys (Bab Zuwayla) Cairo illustration by David Roberts (1796–1864).

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Pear (Pyrus Spaddonia) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Peach (Prunus persica) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Carob (Ceratonia) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Antique plant Small-leaved milk tree drawn by Sarah Featon (1848–1927).

Canadian Wild Flowers (1869) Plate IV: 1. Dicentra Canadensis (Squirrel Corn) 2. Trillium erectum (Purple Trillium) 3. Geranium maculatum (Wild Geranium) and 4. Trientalis Americana (Starflower) by Agnes Fitz Gibbon and Catharine Parr Traill.

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140. The Bay-winged Sparrow (Fringilla graminea) 141. The White-throated Sparrow (Fringilla pensylvanica) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

195. Semipalmated Sandpiper (Heterepoda semipalmata) 196. Long-legged Sandpiper (Hemipalma himantopus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

191. Schnitz's Sandpiper (Tringa schinzi). 192. Black-breasted Sandpiper (Tringa cinclus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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34. The Red-headed Woodpecker (Picus erythrocephalus) 35. The Downy Woodpecker (Picus pubescens) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

23. The Acadian Owl (Ulula acadica) 24. The Long-eared Owl (Otus americanus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

242. Broad-billed Coot (Fuligula americana) 243. Grey Duck (Anas strepera) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Eastern imperial eagle (Aquila heliaca) illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

Himalayan monal (Lophophorus refulgens) illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

Hudson's Bay Squirrel, Chickaree Red Squirrel (Sciurus Hudsonius) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

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Lahtora Butcher Bird (Lanius Lahtora) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834)by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Chinese Tippeted Pigeon (Columba Gouldioe) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Kachuga Terrapin (Emys Kachuga) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Russet-throated puffbird from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

Portrait of a man with beard and mustache by Jean Bernard (1785 - 1833).

View from under the portico of Temple of Edfou in upper Egypt illustration by David Roberts (1796–1864).

Antique fish New Zealand Sole drawn by Fe. Clarke (1849-1899).

Cherry (Prunus Damascena) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Peach (Prunus persica) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Fig Sphinx illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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Vintage aquatic snail illustration

Styrax officinalis illustration from Medical Botany (1836) by John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill.

Cattleya ballantiniana from Reichenbachia Orchids (1888-1894) illustrated by Frederick Sander (1847-1920).

Heart chama illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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