Did you know that the plural of octopus is octopuses? Not as I misbelieved octopi. Octopus is a Greek word, not Latin, which is why the plural doesn’t end in …

These beautiful botanical illustrations here are all from the book “Temple of Flora, or, Garden of the botanist, poet, painter, and philosopher” by Robert John Thorton 1812. There are only …

Get free access to a unique collection of vintage hot air balloon art, including prints and French postcards from the early days of aviation. This collection is perfect for enthusiasts …

This is a curated selection of vintage food prints from Mrs Beeton’s Famous cookbook, “The Book of Household Management”. The book was first published in 1861, selling over 60,000 copies …

These gorgeous cactus paintings and illustrations were all painted in the 18th and 19th Century. They were painted by various botanical artists. Botanical art is designed so that the paintings …

This is a collection of free printable vintage giant water lily (Victoria Amazonica) illustrations and drawings. It has also been called the Victoria Regia great water lily. Not just because …

The beautiful tropical botanical illustrations shared here are from John Lindley’s 1821 book Collectanea Botanica, or Figures and botanical illustrations of rare and curious exotic plants. John Lindley (1799-1865) was an …

A vibrant collection of beautiful vintage hummingbird prints and art. They are all in the Public Domain and free to download and print. I remember seeing my first wild hummingbird, …

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 …

Many of the artworks on Pictureboxbluereflect my own personal tastes and lean towards an oriental theme.  There are already a lot of vintage Japanese themed images on the site and …

This is a wonderful collection of free-to-print Alphonse Mucha advertisement posters. These beautiful prints contribute to the site’s growing collection of Art Nouveau illustrations. Other images include Maurice Pillard Verneuil’s …

Here is a collection of old maps of China which are in the Public Domain and free to print. I have included Hong Kong and Macau maps as they are …

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 …

Become the ringmaster of your creative circus with this DIY guide on making a vintage circus diorama. Learn the tricks to steal the show and leave your audience in awe! …

I’m a big fan of Lewis Carroll, so I have made some Alice in Wonderland ornaments for my tree this year. I made them by printing some of the original …

At Christmas, I love to have a tree full of exciting ornaments. I especially love handmade Christmas ornaments, like these DIY picture jar lid ornaments. I’m always looking for new …

Explore antique flower illustrations from old gardening catalogs. Our free download collection includes watercolour roses, vintage rose images, and high-quality line drawings. Perfect for creating high-quality prints, crafting and creative …