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William de la Cour - La Creole - Drawing. Public domain image.

William de la Cour - La Creole - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain image of a 17th-18th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Portrait of Phillis Wheatley - Public domain portrait engraving

Portrait of Phillis Wheatley - Public domain portrait engraving

Public domain reproduction of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Red poppy, A curious herbal... by Elizabeth Blackwell

Red poppy, A curious herbal... by Elizabeth Blackwell

A curious herbal containing five hundred cuts of the most useful plants which are now used in the practice of physick engraved on folio copper plates after drawings taken from the life by elizabeth blackwell to... More

Exchanging citizens for horses.

Exchanging citizens for horses.

Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Affiche anglaise pour le Daly's Théâtre, "An Artist's Model"

Affiche anglaise pour le Daly's Théâtre, "An Artist's Model"

Public domain photograph of model, woman, photo, fashion advertising, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Woman and servent -picture of goat

Woman and servent -picture of goat

Public domain photo of Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e), free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Closing time - Drawing. Public domain image.

Closing time - Drawing. Public domain image.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a New Deal program established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1935 as a response to the high unemployment during the Great Depression. The program put people t... More

Canis (Vulpes) Virginianus, Grey Fox. 5/7 Natural size.

Canis (Vulpes) Virginianus, Grey Fox. 5/7 Natural size.

Public domain scan - Mammal animal, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The fairie's home, Art print depicting dance

The fairie's home, Art print depicting dance

Public domain scan of artwork depicting dance, music, performing art productions, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Two women looking at a whirling lantern

Two women looking at a whirling lantern

Public domain photo of Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e), free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Oil portrait of William Shelley

Oil portrait of William Shelley

Public domain photo of portrait art painting, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Zodiak from the tomb of Psammis [Psammetichus] in Thebes.

Zodiak from the tomb of Psammis [Psammetichus] in Thebes.

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Three women walking accompanied by a boy carrying a pot of fukujuso

Three women walking accompanied by a boy carrying a pot of fukujuso

Kiyonaga is considered one of the great masters of the full-color nishiki-e print and of bijin-ga, images of courtesans and other beautiful women. Like most ukiyo-e artists, however, he also produced a number o... More

Affiche pour le "Bal du Moulin Rouge".

Affiche pour le "Bal du Moulin Rouge".

Public domain reproduction of art nouveau poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Didelphis Virginiana, Virginian Opossum. Female & young male. 7 months old. Natural size.

Didelphis Virginiana, Virginian Opossum. Female & young male. 7 months...

Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Affiche pour le "Jardin de Paris".

Affiche pour le "Jardin de Paris".

Public domain reproduction of art nouveau poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Black-poll Wood-Warbler, 1. Males, 2. Female. (Black Gum Tree. Nyssa aquatica.)

Black-poll Wood-Warbler, 1. Males, 2. Female. (Black Gum Tree. Nyssa a...

Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Slave-dealers and slaves - A street scene in Zanzibar., Tanzania

Slave-dealers and slaves - A street scene in Zanzibar., Tanzania

Picryl description: Public domain image of ethnic group, people gathering, anthropology, colonies, exotic, indigenous people, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Two fountain sculptures; one of sea god with vessel, one of sea goddess with vessel and cornucopia.

Two fountain sculptures; one of sea god with vessel, one of sea goddes...

Public domain image, 16th-17th century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vulpes lagopus, Arctic Fox. Winter & Summer pelage.

Vulpes lagopus, Arctic Fox. Winter & Summer pelage.

Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Motacilla alba. White Wagtail.

Motacilla alba. White Wagtail.

Public domain scan of print / book page depicting birds, ornithology, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Affiche pour la Poudre de Riz "la Diaphane".

Affiche pour la Poudre de Riz "la Diaphane".

Public domain photograph of beverage advertisement, food, drinks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Affiche pour le Moulin Rouge "la Goulue".

Affiche pour le Moulin Rouge "la Goulue".

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - French painter, printmaker, and illustrator of the Post-Impressionist period. He is best known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife, including the world of cabarets, cafes, and b... More

227. The American Avoset (Recurvirostra americana). 228. The Marlin (Limosa fedoa). 229. The American Avoset (Recurvirostra americana).

227. The American Avoset (Recurvirostra americana). 228. The Marlin (L...

Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A favorite feast. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

A favorite feast. 1900s Japan, public domain image.

Public domain photo of Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e), free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Affiche pour le journal "l'Éclair".

Affiche pour le journal "l'Éclair".

Public domain reproduction of art nouveau poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ionthlaspi, luteo flore, incanum, montanum = Talaspi Sassatile. [Alpine pennycress]

Ionthlaspi, luteo flore, incanum, montanum = Talaspi Sassatile. [Alpin...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a plant, botany, botanical illustration, botany, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Philadelphia, from the great tree at Kensington, under which Penn made his great treaty with the Indians.

Philadelphia, from the great tree at Kensington, under which Penn made...

Public domain scan - 18th-century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The rich man in hell and Lazarus in heaven

The rich man in hell and Lazarus in heaven

Public domain photo of art print, 16th-17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Felix Bracquemond - Le Christ sur le lac de Génézareth, d'après Delacroix.

Felix Bracquemond - Le Christ sur le lac de Génézareth, d'après Delacr...

Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

The Iris Garden, Torii Kiyonaga

The Iris Garden, Torii Kiyonaga

Kiyonaga is considered one of the great masters of the full-color nishiki-e print and of bijin-ga, images of courtesans and other beautiful women. Like most ukiyo-e artists, however, he also produced a number o... More

European toys - Drawing. Public domain image.

European toys - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain photo of Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e), free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ladies making verses, Yashima Gakutei

Ladies making verses, Yashima Gakutei

Yashima Gakutei (Born: 1786, Osaka, Japan, Died: 1868, Osaka, Japan) was an artist and poet who was a pupil of both Totoya Hokkei and Hokusai. Besides his Ukiyo-e prints, Gakutei was known for his kyōka poetry,... More

Hernand Cortez. - Public domain portrait engraving

Hernand Cortez. - Public domain portrait engraving

Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Women Performing Okina, Senzai, and Sanbasô

Women Performing Okina, Senzai, and Sanbasô

Public domain photo of Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e), free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Children at school. Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

Children at school. Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classroom, college auditorium, school, students, teacher, teaching, studying, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Josephine Butler collection of music covers

Josephine Butler collection of music covers

Public domain image of portrait, 18th-19th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Julia Conyers album - Drawing. Public domain image.

Julia Conyers album - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain reproduction of artwork, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Habit de sculpteur., Art print depicting dance

Habit de sculpteur., Art print depicting dance

Public domain image of a 17th-18th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Ballet: Habit de ballet, Art print depicting dance

Ballet: Habit de ballet, Art print depicting dance

Public domain image of a 17th-18th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Madlle. Carlotta Grisi & Monsr. Petipa in the grand ballet of The peri. [Lithograph] C. G. & J. H. Lynch. Printed by M & N Hanhart.

Madlle. Carlotta Grisi & Monsr. Petipa in the grand ballet of The peri...

Picryl description: Public domain image related to dance, dancing, music, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The first landing of the Pilgrims, 1620.

The first landing of the Pilgrims, 1620.

Public domain scan of 17th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ausstattung vornehmer wohnräume Pl. 1

Ausstattung vornehmer wohnräume Pl. 1

Public domain photograph of curtains, bedroom, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The oiran Segawa and Matsuto and attendants in the house called Matsubaya

The oiran Segawa and Matsuto and attendants in the house called Matsub...

santo kyoden Public domain photograph of 18th-century woodblock print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Affiche pour le "Papier à cigarettes Job".

Affiche pour le "Papier à cigarettes Job".

Public domain reproduction of art nouveau poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Arch of Constantine. - A painting of a group of people standing in front of a building

Arch of Constantine. - A painting of a group of people standing in fro...

Public domain photo of a monument, historic place, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Lepus Americanus, Northern Hare. Natural size. Winter.

Lepus Americanus, Northern Hare. Natural size. Winter.

Public domain reproduction of lithograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Kami-yui] = [Dressing the hair], Kitagawa Utamaro

Kami-yui] = [Dressing the hair], Kitagawa Utamaro

Picryl description: Public domain photo of Ukiyo-e Japanese woodblock art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Ichikawa Masugoro as a daimyo brandishing a sword and turning towards a samurai who stands behind him holding a large crayfish in his mouth

Ichikawa Masugoro as a daimyo brandishing a sword and turning towards ...

Torii Kiyonobu I (Japanese: 鳥居 清信; c. 1664 – 22 August 1729) focused almost exclusively on producing billboards and other promotional material for Edo's kabuki theaters, the Torii style is especially distinguis... More

Another habit of a Chinese lady in 1700. Autre dame Chinoise.

Another habit of a Chinese lady in 1700. Autre dame Chinoise.

Public domain image of a 17th-18th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Fork-tailed Flycatcher. Gordonia Lasianthus.

Fork-tailed Flycatcher. Gordonia Lasianthus.

Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Two figures in Roman costume, on stage ; eighteenth century audience in foreground. Scribbling, including date 1791, on wall on each side. In pencil: India proof. Interior of the old John St. Theatre, N.Y.

Two figures in Roman costume, on stage ; eighteenth century audience i...

Public domain scan of American 19th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Transport d'une voiture démontée [above]; Convoi de café. Marchandes de café brûlé [below].
Rue Quinquempoix en l'année 1720

Rue Quinquempoix en l'année 1720

Public domain scan of Dutch 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Common Frog. - Public domain zoological illustration

Common Frog. - Public domain zoological illustration

Picryl description: Public domain image of famine, hunger, powerty, refugees, people suffering, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New York from Heights near Brooklyn

New York from Heights near Brooklyn

Public domain image of 19th-century New York City architecture, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rosa Rosenbergiana; Rosier de Rosenberg

Rosa Rosenbergiana; Rosier de Rosenberg

Public domain image related to botany, botanical artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Poster for the 1er. bal masqué, la Grande Fête à l'Opéra, 22 janvier.

Poster for the 1er. bal masqué, la Grande Fête à l'Opéra, 22 janvier.

Public domain reproduction of art nouveau poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vulpes fulvus, American Black, or Silver Fox.

Vulpes fulvus, American Black, or Silver Fox.

Public domain scan - Mammal animal, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Rosa Gallica Aurelianensis; Rosier de France (?) 'Duchesse d'Orleans'

Rosa Gallica Aurelianensis; Rosier de France (?) 'Duchesse d'Orleans'

Public domain photo of botanical artwork, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Omphalodes Lusitanica, Lini folio = Petite Bourrache. [Navelwort]

Omphalodes Lusitanica, Lini folio = Petite Bourrache. [Navelwort]

Public domain scan of 18th-century botanical illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Buteo Cooperii, California  Hawk.

Buteo Cooperii, California Hawk.

Public domain image related to botany, botanical artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Habit of a lady of quality of Alsatia in 1577. Dame d'Alsace.

Habit of a lady of quality of Alsatia in 1577. Dame d'Alsace.

Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Affiche pour le "Concert des Ambassadeurs".

Affiche pour le "Concert des Ambassadeurs".

Public domain reproduction of art nouveau poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Nieu Amsterdam at. New York. - A painting of a man and a woman with a dog

Nieu Amsterdam at. New York. - A painting of a man and a woman with a ...

Public domain scan of 17th-18th century Dutch print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Affiche pour l'Exposition Universelle de 1889 : "Le Pays de Fées".

Affiche pour l'Exposition Universelle de 1889 : "Le Pays de Fées".

The Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1900, also known as the Paris World Fair of 1900, was a world's fair that was held in Paris, France from April 15 to November 12, 1900. The fair was held to celebrat... More

Affiche belge pour le "Savon Starlight".

Affiche belge pour le "Savon Starlight".

Public domain photograph of food advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Affiche pour la "Taverne Olympia".

Affiche pour la "Taverne Olympia".

Public domain photograph of food and beverage advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Marie Taglioni (fac. sig.): Engraved by H. Robinson.  Drawn by Edwin D. Smith.  Printed by Brooker & Harrison

Marie Taglioni (fac. sig.): Engraved by H. Robinson. Drawn by Edwin D...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a woman, female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Portrait: Lithograph] H. Grevedon

[Portrait: Lithograph] H. Grevedon

Picryl description: Public domain image of portrait, 19th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Melocactus Americanus trigonus flore albo = Cereo Americano = Le figuier o'Inde [Cactus melon]

Melocactus Americanus trigonus flore albo = Cereo Americano = Le figui...

Public domain image related to botany, botanical artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Aldegrever Heinrich - Self-Portrait

Aldegrever Heinrich - Self-Portrait

Public domain photograph of portrait art print, 17th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The oiran Nioi and Yoyoharu of Matsubaya

The oiran Nioi and Yoyoharu of Matsubaya

Public domain photo of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gen. Sir William Howe. - Henry Bryan Hall

Gen. Sir William Howe. - Henry Bryan Hall

Public domain scan of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Scenes of daily life in Colonial America. Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

Scenes of daily life in Colonial America. Alexander Anderson scrapbook...

Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Illustrations of human anatomy and medical procedures. Alexander Anderson scrapbooks

Illustrations of human anatomy and medical procedures. Alexander Ander...

Public domain scan domain photograph of 19th-20th-century anatomical atlas, illustration, print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dancers in prints - Public domain portrait engraving

Dancers in prints - Public domain portrait engraving

Picryl description: Public domain image of a 19th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The 52 Stages of Printmaking

The 52 Stages of Printmaking

Public domain photo of Japanese woodblock print (Ukiyo-e), free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Acad. Royale Musique. Mlle Carlotta Grisi dans Le diable à quatre (acte 2e). [Lithograph] A. L. [i.e. Alexandre Lacauchie. Imp. J. Rigo et Cie.

Acad. Royale Musique. Mlle Carlotta Grisi dans Le diable à quatre (act...

Picryl description: Public domain image related to dance, musical, theater, performance, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Laitier de l'Oberhasli, Canton de Fribourg, Suisse

Laitier de l'Oberhasli, Canton de Fribourg, Suisse

Public domain photograph - portrait of athlete, champion, sport, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Buffalo hunt, chase. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Buffalo hunt, chase. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a rural landscape, horses, horse riding, farm animals, farmers, livestock, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Tamias Townsendii, Townsend's Ground Squirrel. Natural size.

Tamias Townsendii, Townsend's Ground Squirrel. Natural size.

Public domain scan - Mammal animal, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Habit of the mufti, or chief priest of the Turks, in 1749. Le moufti.

Habit of the mufti, or chief priest of the Turks, in 1749. Le moufti.

Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Sciurus longipilis, Long-haired Squirrel. Natural size.

Sciurus longipilis, Long-haired Squirrel. Natural size.

Public domain reproduction of lithograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Affiche pour l'Alcazar d'Été, "Lidia".

Affiche pour l'Alcazar d'Été, "Lidia".

Public domain reproduction of art nouveau poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Upupa epops. Hoopoe. - Public domain zoological illustration

Upupa epops. Hoopoe. - Public domain zoological illustration

Public domain scan - Bird, 19th-century zoological illustration print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The sacred Egyptian bean. - Public domain botanical illustration

The sacred Egyptian bean. - Public domain botanical illustration

Public domain image related to botany, botanical artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

1. Vue près de Syené [Aswân]. 2. Vue d'Eléphantine. 3. Vue de Philæ.

1. Vue près de Syené [Aswân]. 2. Vue d'Eléphantine. 3. Vue de Philæ.

Public domain image of Egyptian art, free to use, no copyright restrictions photo - Picryl description

Watercolor portrait of Nerina Tighe

Watercolor portrait of Nerina Tighe

Picryl description: Public domain photo of portrait art painting, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Affiche belge pour le Cercle de Peinture, "le Sillon".

Affiche belge pour le Cercle de Peinture, "le Sillon".

Public domain scan of French poster, advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Apples (White Colville, Red Colville, Norfolk Beefin, Norfolk paradise, Norfolk storing varities).

Apples (White Colville, Red Colville, Norfolk Beefin, Norfolk paradise...

Public domain photo of botanical artwork, 18th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Affiche pour le Jardin de Paris "Jane Avril".

Affiche pour le Jardin de Paris "Jane Avril".

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec - French painter, printmaker, and illustrator of the Post-Impressionist period. He is best known for his depictions of Parisian nightlife, including the world of cabarets, cafes, and b... More

Affiche pour la Revue 'Ah! la Pé.. la Pé.. la Pépinière'.

Affiche pour la Revue 'Ah! la Pé.. la Pé.. la Pépinière'.

Public domain reproduction of art nouveau poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gods, Egyptian -- Nut - Public domain dedication image

Gods, Egyptian -- Nut - Public domain dedication image

Public domain reproduction of illuminated book page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pesca duracina bianca estiva. [Persica julodermis ; Peach]

Pesca duracina bianca estiva. [Persica julodermis ; Peach]

Public domain image related to botany, botanical artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Affiche pour le roman "le Coupable", de François Coppée, publié dans le Journal.

Affiche pour le roman "le Coupable", de François Coppée, publié dans l...

Public domain reproduction of lithograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Affiche pour le "Bal Bullier".. Public domain reproduction.

Affiche pour le "Bal Bullier".. Public domain reproduction.

Public domain scan of performing arts poster, printed advertisement, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Affiche pour le journal "La Critique".

Affiche pour le journal "La Critique".

Public domain reproduction of art nouveau poster, cover, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ficus = Figuier. [Figs with leaves]

Ficus = Figuier. [Figs with leaves]

Public domain image related to botany, botanical artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Eutania faireyi, Fairey's Garter Snake.

Eutania faireyi, Fairey's Garter Snake.

Public domain image related to botany, botanical artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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