Based on motifs that flourished in ancient Greece and Rome, neo-classical design dominated European architecture and decorative style from the late 1700s onward. This collection of clip art features scenes from mythological, historical, and biblical sources as well as vines and leaves.

The continual demand among graphic artists for floral and botanical illustrations, combined with the perennial popularity of the Victorian style, have inspired this practical royalty-free collection. Artist Carol Belanger Grafton has selected 344 handsome and botanically accurate wood engravings from two notable botanical classics: "Paxton's Flower Garden" by John Lindley and Sir Joseph Paxton, 1850-53; and "The Natural History of Plants: Their Forms, Growth, Reproduction, and Distribution" by Anton Kerner von Marilaun and F. W. Oliver, 1902.Illustrations include exquisitely detailed renderings of flowers and other plant features of exotic specimens from around the world: passionflower, baobab, spider lily, hop, quaking grass, mourning cypress, American mangrove, wayfaring tree, Christmas rose, Indian rhododendron, false indigo, winged pea, Persian walnut. cat's-claw mimosa, Bhutan cypress, and many more.The engravings encompass a broad spectrum of plant forms: trees, shrubs, aquatic and climbing plants, evergreens, vines, brushes, herbs, various perennials, and others. Orchids are especially well represented; over 10 percent of the illustrations in this volume depict orchids. Each illustration is accompanied by an identifying caption that provides the scientific name and a brief description of the plant, its native region, and if it is a flower, the coloration of the blossoms.The clarity and accuracy of these engravings is striking; they are well-suited to reproduction for almost any graphic purpose. Moreover, all illlustrations are royalty-free; no prior permission or fee is required for their use.Invaluable to graphic artists in need of a comprehensive archive of unusual floral illustrations, this versatile reference will delight botanists, naturalists, flower lovers, and any admirer of exotic plants that are depicted with the meticulous clarity and detail of fine engravings.

The silhouettes in this splendid collection, selected from archives of late 19th- and early 20th-century graphic arts, offer designers and artists nearly 1000 designs ideal for illustrating a vast array of subjects: the human profile and figure, coiffed and dressed in many different ways; familiar animals, flowers and birds; trains, planes, automobiles, ships and many more.

Thousands of copyright-free images of quaint 19th-century items: fans, corsets, toiletry kits, sewing machine, meat grinder, ice cream freezer, typewriter, camera, lantern, carpet sweeper, high-topped "storm" slippers and much more-all arranged according to category. A fascinating, inexhaustible supply of design inspiration.

Evocative of luxury ocean liners and steamer trunks packed with elegant evening clothes, this treasury of antique luggage labels reveals a glamorous bygone age. Fifty colorful, stylish stickers recall the grand hotels of Rome, Cairo, London, Amsterdam, Zürich, and other cities, as well as Air France, Matson Steamship Line, and other carriers. These labels are the ideal way to add a touch of well-traveled sophistication to a host of art and craft projects. Dover Original. 50 full-color stickers on 4 plates.

Practical archive of extraordinarily beautiful and decorative letters of the alphabet splendidly ornamented with geometric and curvilinear motifs interwoven with royal and saintly figures, mythical creatures, knights in battle, exquisite florals and much more. A wonderful glimpse of the ancient art of manuscript illumination.

Wondrous panorama of the animal kingdom, with detailed reproductions of over 600 rare engravings: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, crustaceans, insects, some plants -- all identified. Royalty-free illustrations for designers and craftspeople. Excellent sourcebook for students of natural history.

Over 150 copyright-free patterns, selected from rare 19th-century publications. Florals, foliates, geometrics, many other motifs ready to add period flavor to almost any project. Indispensable for textile, package and graphic designers, artists, craftspeople, many more.

Treasury of copyright-free motifs from famed periodical, drawn with wit, flair and charm. Slinky beauties in a variety of gowns, dresses, coats, suits, beachwear and other stylish outfits. Perfect for graphic projects calling for sophistication and feminine allure.

Over 1,000 designs: roses, tulips, irises, lilies, more. Classical, Victorian, Art Nouveau, other styles.

365 charming illustrations of Victorian youngsters: in school, at play (skipping rope, flying a kite, riding a pony); with pets, helping mother, more.

Over, 1,500 detailed cuts-selected from Harper's Bazaar, La Mode Illustrée, Life, The Delineator, and other vintage publications-span nearly 100 years of fashion history. On display are delightful examples of Victorian footwear and millinery, beaded handbags from the early 20th century, stylish high-heeled evening shoes from the 1920s, and much more. Charming, copyright-free spots for graphic artists and designers; an engaging window to the past for casual browsers.

Over 400 copyright-free designs from 80 artists, selected from the periodical Keramic Studio, a major forum for the American Arts and Crafts movement. 436 illus.