Free Vintage Prints, Illustrations, Art and Images

I love looking at old patents for everyday objects. I thought it would be fun to share some fun retro camera patents here. These camera patents would look great framed …

I normally share scientific natural history animal illustrations on the site. When I stumbled across these charming comic-like animal illustrations of Benjamin Rabier, I knew I had to share them …

Over 50 stunning William Morris designs inspired by flowers, foliage, birds, and nature. Explore iconic Arts & Crafts wallpaper and textile patterns, including Strawberry Thief, Willow Bough, Trellis, Honeysuckle, and …

With Valentine’s day around the corner, I thought it would be fun to show the wonderful vintage maps of love and matrimony that I have found. There is an extensive …

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 …

Nature and particular flowers have influenced patterns in textiles for centuries, from intricately embroidered Chinese silks with peonies to woven Persian carpets. This collection of free vintage floral patterns for …

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 …

Here I have curated some wonderful vintage illustrations of these Scandinavian gnomes.  Almost every home I walk into has a Scandinavian gnome amongst their Christmas decorations, even though they don’t …

This embroidered map Christmas ornament is so quick and easy to make, and it can be personalized by using maps special to you. It would make a lovely gift or …

There is already a collection of Sidney Hall vintage zodiac signs on Pictureboxblue. But when I came across John Bevis’s beautiful zodiac star charts, I knew I had to share …

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 …

Get into the festive spirit with a treasure trove of vintage botanical illustrations featuring classic Christmas flowers like the poinsettia, amaryllis, Christmas rose and cactus. Whether you’re dreaming up greeting …

Give your holiday tree a touch of vintage charm with this DIY butterfly ornament made from up-cycled tuna cans and vintage natural history illustrations. The tutorial guides you through painting …

Inside: A collection of Swedish Jenny Nystrom Christmas cards made for the Danish market; copy-right free and in the Public Domain. Jenny Nyström: The Artist Who Defined Scandinavian Christmas Jenny …

Embark on a visual journey into the heart of Edo, Japan, with our exclusive collection of Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s Japanese prints. These masterpieces, now available for free download, offer a unique …

Inside: A step-by-step guide to making a neon framed skull decoration. Some wonderful vintage human skull drawings on Pictureboxblue would look great framed for Halloween. I decided to take one …

A striking collection of vintage human skull drawings, where science and art intersect. These detailed illustrations, sourced from antique anatomy books and historical artworks, are available for free download and …

Join me as I transform vintage Louis Renard fish prints into a spectacular rainbow fish wall display. Learn how you can bring the vibrancy and charm of the underwater world …

Explore stunning vintage ornament and pattern art from Owen Jones’s The Grammar of Ornament, a 19th-century design masterpiece that gathers ornamental styles, prints, and decorative art motifs from around the …

Discover a vibrant collection of free vintage geography charts that work just as beautifully as creative wall art as they do learning tools. Think bold colours, classic maps, and science …