13,844 Free Artworks of Public Art

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Barred-rumped Godwit (Limosa uropygialis) 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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Black Honey-eater (Myzomela nigra) 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).

Terek Godwit (Terekia cinerea) 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).

Little Sandpiper (Schoeniclus Aalbescens) 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).

Fasciated Honey-eater (Glyciphila fasciata) 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).

Long-billed Bristle Bird (Dasyornis longirostris) 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).

Yellow-bellied Sphecotheres (Sphecotheres flaviventris) 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).

Spotted Sericornis (Sericornis maculatus) 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).

Dead man's fingers (Decaisnea Insignis) from Illustrations of Himalayan plants (1855) by W. H. (Walter Hood) Fitch (1817-1892).

Common tern, Sterna hirundo (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

Lecontes Pine Mouse (Arvocola pinetorum) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

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Weigler, Rufons Magpie (Pica Vagabunga) Natives of Calcutta from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray(1800-1875).

Cloves (Eugenia caryophyllata) illustration from Medical Botany (1836) by John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill.

Dendrobium (hybridum) venus, Dendrobium (hybridum) cassiope from Reichenbachia Orchids (1888-1894) illustrated by Frederick Sander (1847-1920).

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

Polypodium Inaequale from Ferns: British and Exotic (1856-1860) by Edward Joseph LoweEdward Joseph Lowe.

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

Emporor moths 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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Erica Glauca (Elegans) Image from The Botanical Magazine or Flower Garden Displayed by Francis Sansom.

Illustration of Crocodile from Zoological lectures delivered at the Royal institution in the years 1806-7 illustrated by George Shaw (1751-1813).

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1807-pseudo1740 Fashion-contrast Bombazine-pun, 2 November 1807

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Eskimo boots and shoes of different ornaments from The American North Pole Expedition ... With Numerous Illustrations in Woodcut, etc (1879).

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Antique plant Polygonum Minus - Muhlenbehia adpressa - Muhlenbehia compressa drawn by Sarah Featon (1848–1927).

A men's dance illustration from Grand voyages (1596) by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598).

Akbar the tortoise, Max the dog and Puss the cat (1916 ) by Julie de Graag (1877-1924).

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

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

She Thinks of the Ghost or The Ghost Thinks of Her (Manao tupapau), from the Noa Noa Suite (1921) by Paul Gauguin.

The Lip-Like Zygosepalum (Zygopetalum rostratum) from Reichenbachia Orchids (1888-1894) illustrated by Frederick Sander (1847-1920).

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

Falcated Rock Carp (Cyprinus (Bangana) falcata) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

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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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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Noble rhubarb (Rheum Nobile) from Illustrations of Himalayan plants (1855) by W. H. (Walter Hood) Fitch (1817-1892).

Pear and plum by Elisabeth Geertruida van de Kasteele, after Michiel van Huysum (1700-1800).

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Neo-Grec 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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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.

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Fuella grapes (Vitis vinifera Bellettensis) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

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

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

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

Guianan cock-of-the-rock, female from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et Des Rolliers (1806) by Jacques Barraband (1767-1809).

Black-backed Buttonquail (Hemipodius Melanotus) illustrated from A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia and the Adjacent Islands (1837) by John Gould (1804-1881).

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

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Scabious-like cosmos from Edwards’s Botanical Register (1829—1847) by Sydenham Edwards, John Lindley, and James Ridgway.

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Large tailed Squirrel (Sciurus macrourus) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Indian Field Mouse (Arvicola Indica) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Iris Madonna from The genus Iris by William Rickatson Dykes (1877-1925). Digitally enhanced by rawpixel

357. Unio rosaceus, male. 358. Anodon pavonia. illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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

Vintage cherries illustration. Digitally enhanced illustration from U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library.

Illustration of Toco and Rhinoceros bird from Zoological lectures delivered at the Royal institution in the years 1806-7 illustrated by George Shaw (1751-1813).

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Hollyhock, Alcea rosea (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

Yellow lily, Lilium (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

Red lily, Lilium (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

Rose, Rosa (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

Globe of the red lily, Lilium (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

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

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

Paintings executed in the same tomb from Monuments de l'Égypte et de la Nubie (1835–1845) by Jean François Champollion (1790–1832).

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Le Public à l'Exposition (The Public at the Exhibition) MET DP808261

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

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Cleavers, Galium aparine (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

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

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

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

Cherries (Prunus Avium) (1911) by Ellen Isham Schutt.

Primrose, Primula (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

Crocus, Crocus (1596–1610) by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt.

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

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Seated Female Nude Leaning to the Left (1908) by Auguste Rodin. Original from The National Gallery of Art. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.

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One of the portrait from the collection of portraits, Portraits of Actors by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900), a traditional Japanese Ukyio-e style illustration.

Swallow illustration from Pictorial Monograph of Birds (1885) by Numata Kashu (1838-1901). Digitally enhanced from our own original edition.

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

Chinese Lard Seed (Hodgsonia Heteroclita), male plant from Illustrations of Himalayan plants (1855) by W. H. (Walter Hood) Fitch (1817-1892).

Peach and plum by Elisabeth Geertruida van de Kasteele, after Michiel van Huysum (1714-1810).

Fire Backed Crested Pheasant Hen (Euplocomus ignitus) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Black headed Pheasant (Phasianus melanocephalus) Female from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Wood avens (Geum urbanum) illustration from Medical Botany (1836) by John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill.

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

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

Vintage pear twig illustration. Digitally enhanced illustration from U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library.

Vintage Japanese 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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Renaissance 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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Floral 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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Naked woman posing sensually, vintage erotic art. Standing Nude, Hands Clasped Behind Neck by Auguste Rodin. Original from The Yale University Art Gallery. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.

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).

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).

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).

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).

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