Free Vintage Prints, Illustrations, Art and Images

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 …

Below is a curated collection of some of the best plates from Owen Jones Grammar of Ornament.  The Grammar of Ornament was a seminal design sourcebook by the British architect. …

The stunning geography posters in this collection are all by Levi Yaggy. They are from a group of beautiful geography charts used in schools in the US from 1887. In …

I know its a bit geeky, but I got really excited when I came across a catalog of vintage art supplies. One of my favorite things to shop for is …

Inside: Vintage Japanese prints, illustrations and art from the Shin-Bijutsukai design magazine. All are free to print and in the Public Domain. The late 1800s and early 1900s, a period …

I’m a big fan of color especially a rainbow of color. My home is full of rainbow crafts and DIYs. I thought it would be fun to add to the …

I have curated a collection of free guitar patent prints. The patent printable art can be downloaded with the white background from the Google patent search or with a more …

I have curated a gorgeous collection of retro happy Valentine’s day images to download and print for free. Valentine’s day falls on the 14th of February.  It is an extra …

Inside: Download iconic John Bauer artwork for free. Experience the magic of trolls, princesses, and enchanted forests in stunning detail with these 17 illustrations. Delve into the enchanting realm created …

Turn old glasses into unique eyeglasses ornaments with vintage images, beads, and wire. A fun upcycled Christmas craft full of nostalgic charm and holiday creativity! I’ve already used some of …

As a child, I used to love to take things apart to see how they were made.  That is probably why I’m fascinated with patent art.  Google has a great …