4,393 Free Artworks of 1800s Public Domain

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Polypodium Spectabile–Pinna from Ferns: British and Exotic (1856-1860) by Edward Joseph Lowe.

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Manna ash (Fraxinus ornus) illustration from Medical Botany (1836) by John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill.

Rue (Ruta graveolens) illustration from Medical Botany (1836) by John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill.

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

Silvery sea-green lump fish illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

Marginata from The Ivy, a Monograph (1872) by Shirley Hibberd (1825–1890). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

Vintage illustration of pine apple nectarines digitally enhanced from our own vintage edition of The Fruit Grower's Guide (1891) by John Wright.

Apricot (Pesca Ciliegia) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Silversmiths work from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Raccoon (Procyon lotor) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

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from Views in the Ottoman Dominions, in Europe, in Asia, and some of the Mediterranean islands (1810) illustrated by Luigi Mayer (1755-1803).

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Kaskerat from Views in the Ottoman Dominions, in Europe, in Asia, and some of the Mediterranean islands (1810) illustrated by Luigi Mayer (1755-1803).

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Dusky Duck from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

MacGillivray's Finch from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Arctic Yager from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Dirphia tarquinia moth illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

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

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Medieval 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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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.

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Cineraria Maritima Fairbairnanum 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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Medinet Habu (Medinet Abou) is an archaeological locality situated near the foot of the Thebes illustration by David Roberts (1796–1864).

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Spotted Surmullet or Red Surmullet illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

Lake Flies from Favorite Flies and Their Histories by Mary Orvis Marbury. Digitally enhanced from our own original 1892 Edition.

Group of objects enriched with damascening from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Cassette carved in ivory from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Enamelled vase from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Portion of a silver shield from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Specimens of lacquer work from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Leopard Spermophile (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

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California Marmot Squirrel (Spermophilus spilosoma) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

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Northern Hare in winter (Lepus Americanus) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

Cougar (Felis concolor) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

Cuspidata major from The Ivy, a Monograph (1872) by Shirley Hibberd (1825–1890). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

Sub-lutea from The Ivy, a Monograph (1872) by Shirley Hibberd (1825–1890). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

Hop (Humulus lupulus) illustration from Medical Botany (1836) by John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill.

Dill (Anethum graveolens) illustration from Medical Botany (1836) by John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill.

Aloe socotrina illustration from Medical Botany (1836) by John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill.

Common bugloss (Anchusa tinctoria) illustration from Medical Botany (1836) by John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill.

Ring wrasse (Labrus Annulatus) illustration from The Naturalist's Miscellany (1789-1813) by George Shaw (1751-1813)

Spofforth Zephyranthes from Edwards’s Botanical Register (1829—1847) by Sydenham Edwards, John Lindley, and James Ridgway.

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American Swift from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Rusty Grakle from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Grape vine (Vitis vinifera Niciensis) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

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

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

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

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Vintage coral illustration on white background

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

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

Barbet, male from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

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

Acrostichum Cuspidatum–Fertile and Barren Fronds from Ferns: British and Exotic (1856-1860) by Edward Joseph Lowe.

White-vented Wood Swallow (Artamus albiventris) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Grey-breasted Wood Swallow (Artamus cinereous) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Allied Kite (Milvus affinis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Great-billed Gerygone (Gerygone magnirostris) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Crested Wedge-bill (Sphenostoma cristata) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Chestnut-breasted Finch (Donacola castaneothorax) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Black-headed Honey-eater (Melthreptus melanocephalus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

White-cheeked Honey-eater (Meliphaga sericea) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Large-tailed Wren (Amytis macrourus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

White-breasted Finch (Donacola pectoralis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Vintage bat illustration on white background

Antique 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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Lézard from L'animal dans la décoration (1897) illustrated by Maurice Pillard Verneuil.

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Platycerium Grande (Giant Staghorn Fern) from Ferns: British and Exotic (1856-1860) by Edward Joseph Lowe.

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Hemionitis Palmata (Star Fern) from Ferns: British and Exotic (1856-1860) by Edward Joseph Lowe.

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Superb bird of paradise from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

The First and Second Battles of Newbury and the Siege of Donnington Castle during the Civil War, A.D. 1643–1646 (1881) by Walter Money.

Bunge's lychnis flowers from Edwards’s Botanical Register (1829—1847) by Sydenham Edwards, John Lindley, and James Ridgway.

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One spined opuntia from Edwards’s Botanical Register (1829—1847) by Sydenham Edwards, John Lindley, and James Ridgway.

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Nutmeg (Myristica moschata) illustration from Medical Botany (1836) by John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill.

Black-Throated Diver from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

American Redstart from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

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Stanley Hawk from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Hooded Merganser from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Pin-Tailed Duck from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Cow-pen Bird from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Sharp-shinned Hawk from Birds of America (1827) by John James Audubon, etched by William Home Lizars.

Hybrid of laelia and cattleya species (Lælio-cattleya hybrida phoebe) from Reichenbachia Orchids (1888-1894) illustrated by Frederick Sander (1847-1920).

Vintage illustration of an apricot digitally enhanced from our own vintage edition of The Fruit Grower's Guide (1891) by John Wright.

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San Colombano grapes (Vitis vinifera Sancti Colombani) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Vermentino grapes (Vitis ligustica feracissima) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Almond (Guscio tenero) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Hawthorn (Crataegus poliossea sterilis) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Grape Colorino (Vitis vinifera auxiliaria ) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

White-peel fig (Ficus carica sativa) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Portion of a shield in silver from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Mouse (Mus-musculus) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

Crab varieties set illustration from Résultats des Campagnes Scientifiques by Albert I, Prince of Monaco (1848–1922).

Mimosa catechu (Acacia catechu) illustration from Medical Botany (1836) by John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill.

179. American Ring Plover (Charadrius semipalmatus) 180. Black-breasted Snipe (Charadrius helveticus) 181. Kildeer (Charadrius vociferus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

131. The Black-throated Blue Warbler (Sylvicola canadensis) 132. He Cape-May Warbler (Sylvicola maritima) 133. The Nashville Warbler (Syvicola ruficapilla) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Silvery-backed Butcher-Bird (Cracticus argenteus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Harlequin Bronze-wing (Peristera histrionica) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Buff-bellied shrike-thrush (Colluricincla rufiventris) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

New Holland Honey-eaterillustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Lunulated Honey-eater (Melithreptus lunulatus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

Green-backed Zosterops (Zosterops chloronotus) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

White-eared Honey-eater (Ptilotis leucotis) illustrated by Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841) for John Gould’s (1804-1881) Birds of Australia (1972 Edition, 8 volumes). Digitally enhanced from our own facsimile book (1972 Edition, 8 volumes).

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