6,348 Free Artworks of Vintage Book Illustration

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

Little Paulina, Christmas in Russia (1906) by Anna Robinson and Mary Cowden Clarke.

christmas winter

Vintage lady reading a book silhouette from Mr.Grant Allen's New Story Michael's Crag With Marginal Illustrations in Silhouette, etc published by Leadenhall Press (1893).

Design for Herbarium book cover by Julie de Graag (1877-1924).

The Annunciation (ca.1330–40) by anonymous.

christmas winter

Royal bengal tiger from Johnson's household book of nature (1880) by John Karst (1836-1922).

Asiatic elephant from Johnson's Household Book of Nature (1880) by John Karst (1836-1922).

Explorer from The World: Round It and Over It (1881) published by Chester Glass.

Little Paulina, Christmas in Russia (1906) by Anna Robinson and Mary Cowden Clarke.

Santa Claus with a Basket of Toys (1870).

christmas winter

Ex libris van Ephraim Moshe Lilien (1884–1925) by Ephraim Moshe Lilien. Original from The Rijksmuseum. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.

Normal Spadice of the palm (Phoenix dactylifera) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

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The Children's Book of Christmas (ca. 1911) by J.C. Dier.

A vintage illustration of a wide variety of fruits and vegetables from the book, Nouveau Larousse Illustre (1898), by Larousse, Pierre, Augé and Claude, Digitally enhanced from our own antique chromolithograph.

vegetables food

Naked woman showing her breasts, vintage nude illustration. Affiche voor boek- en prenthandel Fallou te Parijs (1869–1900) by Auguste Roedel. Original from The Rijksmuseum. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.

illustration paris

Carrot Peach (Persica carota) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Illustrations from the book European Butterflies and Moths by William Forsell Kirby (1882), a kaleidoscope of fluttering butterflies and caterpillars. Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

Beef Ribs from the book, The Grocer’s Encyclopedia (1911). Digitally enhanced from our antique plate.

Beef Sirloins from the book, The Grocer’s Encyclopedia (1911). Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

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

Beef Sirloins from the book, The Grocer’s Encyclopedia (1911). Digitally enhanced from tour own original antique plate.

animals kitchen

Walnut (Persica violacea) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

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

Great Palm-Cuckatoo (Microglossus aterrimus) 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).

Children backside from Verses For Grannies. Suggested By The Children... illustrated by Dorothea A.H Drew (1899).

children family

White-bellied Flycatcher (Monarcha 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).

illustration bird

We all wish you a merry Christmas (ca.1800–1900) from Rare Book Division.

illustration christmas

Marine life Bathypolypus octopus illustration from Deutschen Tiefsee-Expedition, German Deep Sea Expedition (1898–1899) by Carl Chun.

Winter bird illustration from The Child's Book of Poetry. A selection of poems, ballads and hymns (1886) published by R.T.S. London.

Vintage colored octopus illustration wall art print and poster design remix from original artwork.

animals science

Brachetto grape (Vitis vinifera niceaensis) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Cockatoo Parakeet (Nymphicus Novae Hollandiae) 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).

Bauer's Parrakeet (Platycercus Bauerii) 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).

Chaceon, the Atlantic deep sea red crab illustration from Résultats des Campagnes Scientifiques by Albert I, Prince of Monaco (1848–1922).

crustacean animals

Grass-Owl (Strix candida) 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).

Snail varieties set illustration from Mollusca & Shells by Augustus Addison Gould.

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

animals science

The Golden - Veined Anaectochilus print from the book Gems of Nature and Art (1870), a vintage botany print of gorgeously colorful leaves. Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

botanical orchid

Red-capped Parakeet (Platycercus pileatus) 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).

Illustrations from the book European Butterflies and Moths by William Forsell Kirby (1882), a kaleidoscope of fluttering butterflies and caterpillars. Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

Swainson's Fruit Pigeon (Ptilinopus Swainsonii) 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).

australia fruits

Illustrations from the book European Butterflies and Moths by William Forsell Kirby (1882), a kaleidoscope of fluttering butterflies and caterpillars. Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

Abraliopsis morisii, bioluminescent squid illustration from Deutschen Tiefsee-Expedition, German Deep Sea Expedition (1898–1899) by Carl Chun.

Sidney Hall’s (?-1831) astronomical chart illustration of Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices, and Quadrans Muralis. Bootes the Ploughman, and two dogs, Asterion and Chara, and the hair of Berenice forming the constellations.

Canna - Atro Nicricans from the book, Beautiful Leaved Plants by Shirley Hibberd (1870), a vintage botany print of gorgeous single red leaf. Digitally enhanced from our own original chromolithograph.

illustration autumn

Splendid Grass-Parakeet (Euphema splendida) 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).

Windmill from A Hand-Book Of Epsom, With Illustrations On Wood And Steel, Etc (1861).

agriculture building

Leadbeater's Cockatoo (Cacatua Leadbeaterii) 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).

Jujube (Fiorazione del Giuggiolo) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

illustration hands

Cirrate octopus illustration from Deutschen Tiefsee-Expedition, German Deep Sea Expedition (1898–1899) by Carl Chun.

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

illustration tree

Fig (Coccus ficus caricae) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Owen Jones famous 19th Century Grammar of Ornament. One of the finest graphic design books ever produced. From our own original antique chromolithographic version of the famous book we have created a high resolution digitally enhanced copy for you.

Yellow-rumped Parakeet (Platycercus flaveolus) 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).

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

illustration fruits

Rust-coloured Bronzewing (Lophophaps ferruginea) 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).

illustration bird

Plumed Egret (Herodias plumiferus) 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).

australia vintage

Chestnut-shouldered Grass-Parakeet (Euphema pulchella) 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).

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

illustration tree

Magnificent Rifle-bird (Ptiloris magnifica) 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).

Gentleman fashion from Cook's Handbook For London. With Two Maps, Guide Books. London published by Thos. Cook & Son (1898).

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

illustration fruits

Black-eared Cuckoo (Chalcites osculans) 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).

Adelaide Parakeet (Platycercus Adelaidiae) 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).

Porphyry-crowned Lorikeet (Trichoglossus Porphyrocephalus) 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).

The Princess of Wales's Parakeet (Polytelis Alexandrae) 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-sided Robin (Petroica cerviniventris) 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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Lacrima grapes (Vitis vinifera Vallisarnensis) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Vintage lady silhouette picking up a hat from Mr.Grant Allen's New Story Michael's Crag With Marginal Illustrations in Silhouette, etc published by Leadenhall Press (1893).

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

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

antique apricot

Illustrations from the book of European Butterflies and Moths by William Forsell Kirby (1882), a kaleidoscope of fluttering butterflies and caterpillars. Digitally enhanced from our own original plate.

Rainbow Pitta (Pitta Iris) 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).

Australian Crane (Grus Australasianus) 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 Penguin (Spheniscus minor) 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).

Cherry plum flower (Mirabolano) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

illustration flower

Sooty Owl (Strix tenebricosus, Gould) 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-billed Plover (Esacus 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).

Kea Parrot (Nestor notabilis) 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).

australia animals

Beautiful Parakeet (Psephotus pulcherrimus) 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 walnut (Persica psillidermis) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

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Maned Goose (Bernicla jubata) 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).

Naakt met boek of stenen plaat in de hand (1924) by Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita. Original from The Rijksmuseum. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.

anatomy vintage

Sperosoma grimaldii, a sea urchin illustration from Résultats des Campagnes Scientifiques by Albert I, Prince of Monaco (1848–1922).

Musky pear flower (Pyrus × bretschneideri) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

illustration tree

Deima, a sea cucumber illustration from Résultats des Campagnes Scientifiques by Albert I, Prince of Monaco (1848–1922).

Barred-shouldered Ground Dove (Geopelia humeralis) 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).

Cat Bird (Ptilonorhynchus Smithii) 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).

Thick-billed Green Bittern (Ardetta macrorhyncha) 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).

australia animals

Red-winged Lory (Aprosmictus erythropterus) 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).

Many-coloured Parakeet (Psephotus multicolor) 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).

Barnard's Parakeet (Platycercus Barnardii) 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).

Bicheno’s Finch (Estrelda Bichenovii) 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 Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) 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).

Collaed Sparrow Hawk (Accipter torquatus) 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).

Australian Egret (Hrodias syrmatophorus) 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).

Velodona octopus illustration from Deutschen Tiefsee-Expedition, German Deep Sea Expedition (1898–1899) by Carl Chun.

Spiny-cheeked Honey-eater (Acanthogenys rufogularis) 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).

Banksian Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus Banksii) 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).

Swainson’s Graucalus (Graucalus Swainsonii) 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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