Natural history

Discover the delicate details and captivating artistry of Maria Sibylla Merian paintings & prints, showcasing the beauty of flora and fauna. All are in the Public Domain and free to …

A collection of beautiful vintage birds nest and egg illustrations by “the other Audubon“, Genevieve Jones. All of these wonderful vintage prints are from the book “Illustrations of the Nests …

A wonderful collection of colourful hibiscus drawings and botanical illustrations. They are all in the Public Domain and free to print. The latest addition to the large collection of vintage …

A collection of free vintage zoological prints that focus on Elephant illustrations and drawings. A couple of illustrations showing how to draw elephants are included. There are elephant examples already …

I have curated a collection of beautiful 19th Century Conchology prints (seashells) by the British Mineralist John Mawe, from several of his scientific books. Conchology is the study of mollusc …

Celebrate the evergreen elegance of holly with this rich collection of vintage illustrations—from botanical engravings to classic Christmas sketches. These free prints offer timeless style and festive charm, ready to …

Dive into the captivating world of vintage owl drawings and illustrations. Explore a curated collection that brings to life the mystique and elegance of these nocturnal sentinels through the artistry …

This is a collection of pochoir prints of antique butterflies from Emile-Allain Séguy’s book “Papillons”, published in 1925. Emile-Allain Séguy (1877-1951) was a French decorative artist. He was well known …

These beautiful art nouveau animal designs are from the book “L’animal dans la Décoration” by Maurice Pillard Verneuil. The book was published in 1897. Maurice Pillard Verneuil was a French …

When I came across these stunning Mark Catesby prints, I knew I had to share them. They are some of the most beautiful vintage natural history illustrations that I have …

Discover a rich collection of Vintage Tiger Illustrations and Drawings, capturing the regal beauty and ferocity of the jungle’s monarch. Explore timeless art that brings to life the elegance and …

After visiting the tigers, the giraffe enclosure was always the second destination on our family’s visit to the zoo. These magnificent creatures are so unique and loved by many. I …

I have featured many of the wonderful identification charts and posters from the French publisher Larousse. The latest collection is of the wonderful tree posters from one of their illustrative …

Step into the world of the extinct dodo with our captivating collection of free dodo drawings and illustrations. Perfect for educators, artists, and history buffs, these high-quality images from the …

A curated collection of vintage frog illustrations to add to the zoological illustrations on the site. All the prints are in the Public Domain and free to print. One of …

Dive into the past with our captivating collection of vintage educational posters, now available for free download. From the artistic brilliance of Adolphe Millot to the detailed geography posters by …

Enhance your decor with our collection of free printable vintage tropical bird illustrations sourced from classic cigarette cards. Perfect for art enthusiasts and collectors, these vibrant prints bring a touch …

I like to be seasonal with my collections on Pictureboxblue. It will be Christmas soon, so I thought I’d add a collection of vintage reindeer drawings to the site.  In …

These are a collection of fabulous late 19th century French natural history educational Deyrolle Posters. I love the old-school educational charts that used to hang on the walls in classrooms.  …

Vintage Dragonfly Illustrations: Elevate your art projects and home décor with this curated collection of vintage drawings of dragonflies, which capture their whimsical charm. Some of these illustrations may be …