20,155 Free Images of Public Art

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Cherries (Prunus Avium) (1922) by Amanda Almira Newton.

Cherries (Prunus Avium) (1910) by Amanda Almira Newton.

Pear (Pyrus Communis) (1908) by Amanda Almira Newton.

Fragment of the Great Colossi at the Memnonium Thebes illustration by David Roberts (1796–1864).

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Cradle carved in boxwood from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Details of the home stove and fender from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Silversmiths work from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

General view of the Island of Philae Nubia illustration by David Roberts (1796–1864).

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Mango (Mangifera Indica) (1904) by Deborah Griscom Passmore.

Pecans (Carya Illinoinensis)(1904) by Deborah Griscom Passmore.

St John's Bread (Ceratonia Siliqua L.) (1907) by Deborah Griscom Passmore.

A sitting dog from The New Hyperion. From Paris to Marly by way of the Rhine (1875) published by Edward Strahan.

Jackal from The Land of the Lion; or, Adventures Among the Wild Animals of Africa (1876).

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Tiger Plant (Sanchezia Nobilis) engraved by Benjamin Fawcett (1808-1893) for Shirley Hibberd’s (1825-1890) New and Rare Beautiful-Leaved Plants. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 edition of the publication.

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Sweet william (Dianthus barbatus) illustrated by Charles Dessalines D' Orbigny (1806-1876). Digitally enhanced from our own 1892 edition of Dictionnaire Universel D'histoire Naturelle.

209. Grey Plover (Totanus bartrami) 210. Solitary Tatler (Totanus chloropygius) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

158. White Snowbird (Pletrophanes nivalis) 159. Lapland Snowbird (Plectrophanes lapponica) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

197. Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Tringa rufescens) 198. Purple Sandpiper (Tringa maritima) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

160. Chip-bird (Pletrophanes socialis) 161. Lesser Redpoll (Linaria minor) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

255. Bastard Broadbill (Fuligula rufitorques) 256. Canvass-back (Fuligula varisneria) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

232. Red Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius) 233. American Coot (Fulica americana) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

232. Red Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius) 233. American Coot (Fulica americana) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

279. Marsh Tern (Sterna anglica) 280. Roseate Tern (Sterna dougalli) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

293. Richardson's Hawk Gull (Lestris richardsoni) 294. Little Shearwater (Puffinus cinereus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

240. Mallard (Anas boschas) 241. Black Duck (Anas obscura) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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307. Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps rubricollis) 308. Dipper (Hydroka carolinensis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

307. Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps rubricollis) 308. Dipper (Hydroka carolinensis) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

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Marriage necklace, Tamil Nadu, India, Nattukottai Chettiar caste, late 1800s, gold - Dallas Museum of Art - DSC05069

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Waist pendant plaque, Benin Kingdom court style, Edo peoples, Benin City, Nigeria, 18th century, ivory - Dallas Museum of Art - DSC04937

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Phellandrium aguaticum illustration from Medical Botany (1836) by John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill.

Leontodon taraxacuma illustration from Medical Botany (1836) by John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill.

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Diosma crenata illustration from Medical Botany (1836) by John Stephenson and James Morss Churchill.

Different types of seashells illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

Odontoglossum wattianum from Reichenbachia Orchids (1888-1894) illustrated by Frederick Sander (1847-1920).

Zygopetalum crinitum from Reichenbachia Orchids (1888-1894) illustrated by Frederick Sander (1847-1920).

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Thunia brymeriana from Reichenbachia Orchids (1888-1894) illustrated by Frederick Sander (1847-1920).

Hybrid masdevallias courtauldiana, geleniana and measuresiana from Reichenbachia Orchids (1888-1894) illustrated by Frederick Sander (1847-1920).

Antique plant Hinau - Eloeocarpus dentatus Rauhina - linum monogynum drawn by Sarah Featon (1848–1927).

Antique plant Gentiana Pleurogynoides - Chatham Islands and Southland drawn by Sarah Featon (1848–1927).

Medieval pattern from The Practical Decorator and Ornamentist (1892) by G.A Audsley and M.A. Audsley. Digitally enhanced from our own original first edition of the publication.

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Fig (Ficus carica bifera) from Pomona Italiana (1817 - 1839) by Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839).

Cotton Rat (Arvicola hispidus) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

Little Nimble Weasel (Putorius agilis) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

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Franklin's Marmot Squirrel (Spermophilus Franklinii) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

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Pouched Jerboa Mouse (Dipodomys Phillipsii) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

Parry's Marmot Squirrel (Spermophilus Parryi) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

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Esquimaux Dog (Canis familiaris) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

Javan Cormorant (Carbo Javannica) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Iris Montana from The genus Iris by William Rickatson Dykes (1877-1925). Digitally enhanced by rawpixel

Iris Tenax The Genus Iris (1913) by William Rickatson Dykes. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel

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Planiglobii terrestris mappa vniversalis (1746) by George Moritz, Johann Matthias Hase, and Homann Erben.

Cattleya dowiana aurea from Reichenbachia Orchids (1888-1894) by Frederick Sander (1847-1920).

1. Chitala Mystus (Mystus Chitala); 2. Kapirat Mystus (Mystus Kapirat) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

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1. Penang Hypserina (Hypserina Hardwickii); 2. Hardwicke's Short Sea Snake (Lapemis Hardwickii) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

1. Lined backed Elaps (Elaps dorsalis); 2. Chain Spotted Lycodon (Lycodon catenatus) from Illustrations of Indian zoology (1830-1834) by John Edward Gray (1800-1875).

Striped Maize (Zea Japonica Variegata ) engraved by Benjamin Fawcett (1808-1893) for Shirley Hibberd’s (1825-1890) New and Rare Beautiful-Leaved Plants. Digitally enhanced from our own 1929 edition of the publication.

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Vintage avocado cut in half illustration. Digitally enhanced illustration from U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library.

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Vintage banana illustration. Digitally enhanced illustration from U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library.

Vintage green apple illustration. Digitally enhanced illustration from U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library.

217. He Ruff (Tringa pugnax) 218. Red-breasted Sandpiper (Tringa canutus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

182. Turnstone (Strepsilas interpres) 183. Mantled Oyster-catcher (Hæmatopus palliatus) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

279. Marsh Tern (Sterna anglica) 280. Roseate Tern (Sterna dougalli) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

295. Fork-tailed Petrel (Thalassidroma leachi) 296. Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

211. Varied Tatler (Titatus malenoleucus) 212. Yellowlegs (Totanus flavipes) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

158. White Snowbird (Pletrophanes nivalis) 159. Lapland Snowbird (Plectrophanes lapponica) illustration from Zoology of New York (1842–1844) by James Ellsworth De Kay.

One of the portrait from the collection of portraits, Portraits of an Actor by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900), a traditional Japanese Ukyio-e style actor illustration.

A group in bronze by Vittoz of Paris from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Centre piece in silver from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Jack-in-the-Pulpit Vase, Quezal Art Glass and Decorating Company, New York, c. 1901, glass - Currier Museum of Art - Manchester, NH - DSC07240

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Headband, Peru, Chancay or Chimu, central or north coast, c. 1000-1470 AD, cotton, shell, stone - Krannert Art Museum, UIUC - DSC06457

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Caged perfume flask in animal form, Syria, Umayyad, 7th-8th century AD, glass - Princeton University Art Museum - DSC06839

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Renaissance vase and dish in parian from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Group of objects enriched with damascening from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Cassette carved in ivory from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Portion of a silver shield from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Specimens of lacquer work from the Industrial arts of the Nineteenth Century (1851-1853) by Sir Matthew Digby wyatt (1820-1877).

Buddha, Mongolia, 1600s, gilt bronze - Middlebury College Museum of Art - Middlebury, VT - DSC08183

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Forehead ornament, South Arabia, probably late 1800s, gold, pearls, turquoise, gemstones - Dallas Museum of Art - DSC04944

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Chrysanthemum Garden, hand–colored collotype from Some Japanese Flowers (1896) by Kazumasa Ogawa.

Jackass bird from Adventures of a Gold-Digger (1856) published by John Sherer.

Cherries (Prunus Avium) (1911) by Ellen Isham Schutt.

Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus)(1916) by Royal Charles Steadman.

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Wheel barometer from The Colliery Manager's Handbook... Fourth Edition, Revised And Enlarged published by Crosby Lockwood & Son (1898).

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Marine compass from The Rob Roy On The Jordan... Third Edition, Etc published by John Murray (1870).

Scold's bridle from Spencers New Guide To The Town Of Leicester... With... published by J. & T. Spencer (1888).

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Yellow flowers with roots by Johan Teyler (1648-1709).

Temple at Wady Dabod (Wadi Dabud) Nubia illustration by David Roberts (1796–1864).

Siout (assiut) is the largest town in upper Egypt illustration by David Roberts (1796–1864).

Gate of the Metwaleys (Bab Zuwayla) Cairo illustration by David Roberts (1796–1864).

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Sitting cat (1916) by Julie de Graag (1877-1924).

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Tawny Weasel (Putorius fuscus) from the viviparous quadrupeds of North America (1845) illustrated by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862).

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Iris Sari from The genus Iris by William Rickatson Dykes (1877-1925). Digitally enhanced by rawpixel

Iris Ruthenica from The Genus Iris (1913) by William Rickatson Dykes. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel

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