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Illustration Technique Collection (#60)

"Exploring the Art of Illustration: From Vintage War Posters to Extraterrestrial Landscapes" Step back in time with a vintage World War II poster

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Caricature of European States: Wilhelm II, Tsar Nicholas II, Victor Emmanuel III

Caricature of European States: Wilhelm II, Tsar Nicholas II, Victor Emmanuel III
Caricature of the European States (L Invitation a la valse; bon souvenir les Etats Unis d Europe). Wilhelm II, Czar Nicholas II, Victor Emmanuel III, French President Loubert and Edward VII of England

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Weapons and ammunitions of Austrian ministry, anti-Austrian Venetian satire

Weapons and ammunitions of Austrian ministry, anti-Austrian Venetian satire
Italy, 19th century. Weapons and ammunitions of the Austrian ministry. Anti-Austrian Venetian satire

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Man of letters at committee (L auteur au comite ), by F. N. Martinet, engraving, 1821

Man of letters at committee (L auteur au comite ), by F. N. Martinet, engraving, 1821
France - 19th century - Man of letters at committee (L auteur au comite ). Engraving by F.N. Martinet, 1821

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Caricature of modern Ossian and of street singers, by Francois Nicolas Martinet, engraving, 1806

Caricature of modern Ossian and of street singers, by Francois Nicolas Martinet, engraving, 1806
France, 19th century. Caricature of a modern Ossian and of street singers. Engraving, 1806

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Caricature of modern Ossian, by Francois Nicolas Martinet, 1806

Caricature of modern Ossian, by Francois Nicolas Martinet, 1806
France, 19th century. Caricature of a modern Ossian, 1806

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Egypt - Bahariya Oasis, Tomb of Pa Nentwy. Detail of mural paintings of the Late Period

Egypt - Bahariya Oasis, Tomb of Pa Nentwy. Detail of mural paintings of the Late Period, Dynasty XXVI, 663-525 BC
Egypt - Baharia - Giza. Tomb of Pa Nentwy. Detail of mural paintings of the Late Period, Dynasty XXVI, 663-525 BC

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Temple of Vesta at Tivoli by Ludovico degli Uberti, 1472 from Maerten van Heemskerck (1498-1574)

Temple of Vesta at Tivoli by Ludovico degli Uberti, 1472 from Maerten van Heemskerck (1498-1574)
Maerten van Heemskerck (1498-1574), Album with drawings of Roman antiquities. Temple of Vesta at Tivoli. Drawing, 26.6x20.6 cm. 79 D 2 A, folio 21, recto

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: A game with rings by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence Historia general de las

A game with rings by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence Historia general de las cosas de Nueva Espana
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. A game with rings. From The Code of Florence " Historia general de las cosas de Nueva Espana" by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun in Spanish and Nahuatl. Facsimile

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Use of tobacco by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence Historia general de las

Use of tobacco by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence Historia general de las cosas de Nueva Espana in
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. Use of tobacco. From The Code of Florence " Historia general de las cosas de Nueva Espana" by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun in Spanish and Nahuatl. Facsimile

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Turkeys mating and sitting on eggs by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence Historia

Turkeys mating and sitting on eggs by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence Historia general de las cosas
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. Turkeys mating and sitting on eggs. From The Code of Florence " Historia general de las cosas de Nueva Espana" by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun in Spanish

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Mexico, Mexico City, Tenochtitlja!n, the great Teocalli on Templo Mayor (16th century)

Mexico, Mexico City, Tenochtitlja!n, the great Teocalli on Templo Mayor (16th century)
Mexico, 16th century. Aztec civilization. TenochtitlA

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Storage of corn in the barn by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence Historia

Storage of corn in the barn by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence Historia general de las cosas de
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. Storage of corn in the barn. From The Code of Florence " Historia general de las cosas de Nueva Espana" by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun in Spanish

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Figure of a woman, painted wood fragment

Figure of a woman, painted wood fragment
Egyptian civilization, Coptic Period, 6th-7th century. Figure of a woman. Painted wood fragment

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Mythological papyrus of Imenemsauf, chief bearer of Amon, detail, king Ra-Horakhty

Mythological papyrus of Imenemsauf, chief bearer of Amon, detail, king Ra-Horakhty
Egyptian civilization, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty XXI-XXII. Mythological papyrus of Imenemsauf, Chief bearer of Amon. Detail, king Ra-Horakhty

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Egypt, Island of Philae, November 14, 1838, engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts

Egypt, Island of Philae, November 14, 1838, engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts from Egypt and Nubia
Egypt, 19th century. View of the Island of Philae, November 14, 1838. Engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts (1796-1864), from " Egypt and Nubia", 1846-1850

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Painted funerary cippus from Henchir Thyna, ancient Thaenae, Tunisia, detail

Painted funerary cippus from Henchir Thyna, ancient Thaenae, Tunisia, detail
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Painted funerary cippus. From Henchir Thyna, ancient Thaenae, Tunisia. Detail: gladiator thrown into the air by bull horns

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Tizoc sacrificial stone (Cuauhxicalli) depicting the movement of the stars from the Palace of

Tizoc sacrificial stone (Cuauhxicalli) depicting the movement of the stars from the Palace of the Eagle-Warriors
Mexico, 16th century. Aztec civilization. Tizoc sacrificial stone (Cuauhxicalli) depicting the movement of the stars. From the Palace of the Eagle-Warriors, Templo Mayor, Tenochtitlan

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Aztec woman weaving at the loom by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence Historia

Aztec woman weaving at the loom by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence Historia general de las cosas de
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. Aztec woman weaving at the loom. From The Code of Florence " Historia general de las cosas de Nueva Espana" by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun in Spanish

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fishes: Chimaeriformes, Rabbit fish (Chimaera monstrosa), illustration

Fishes: Chimaeriformes, Rabbit fish (Chimaera monstrosa), illustration Biology: Zoology

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Zoology: Fishes: Grey gurnard (Eutrigla gurnardus), illustration

Zoology: Fishes: Grey gurnard (Eutrigla gurnardus), illustration
Zoology - Fishes - Triglidae (sea-robins) - Grey gurnard (Eutrigla gurnardus), illustration

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fishes: Lophiiformes (anglerfishes) Black-bellied angler (Lophius budegassa )

Fishes: Lophiiformes (anglerfishes) Black-bellied angler (Lophius budegassa )
Zoology - Fishes - Lophiiformes (anglerfishes) - Black-bellied angler (Lophius budegassa )

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fishes: Evermannellidae - Balbo sabretooth (Evermannella balbo), illustration

Fishes: Evermannellidae - Balbo sabretooth (Evermannella balbo), illustration
Zoology - Fishes - Aulopiformes - Evermannellidae - Balbo sabretooth (Evermannella balbo), illustration

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fishes: Perciformes Coryphaenidae (Dolphinfishes) Common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus)

Fishes: Perciformes Coryphaenidae (Dolphinfishes) Common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus), illustration
Zoology - Fishes - Perciformes - Coryphaenidae (Dolphinfishes) - Common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus), illustration

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fishes: Lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus ), illustration

Fishes: Lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus ), illustration Biology: Zoology

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fishes: Copperband butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus), illustration

Fishes: Copperband butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus), illustration Biology: Zoology

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fishes: Ophidiiformes (cusk eels) Grammonus ater (Oligopus ater, grammonus ater)

Fishes: Ophidiiformes (cusk eels) Grammonus ater (Oligopus ater, grammonus ater)
Zoology - Fishes - Stomiiformes - Gonostomatidae - Tan bristlemouth (Cyclothone pallida), illustration

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Zoology: Fishes: Perciformes Sparidae - Large-eye dentex (Dentex macrophthalmus ) Pink dentex

Zoology: Fishes: Perciformes Sparidae - Large-eye dentex (Dentex macrophthalmus ) Pink dentex, (Dentex gibbosus )
Zoology - Fishes - Perciformes - Sparidae - Large-eye dentex (Dentex macrophthalmus) and Pink dentex (Dentex gibbosus ), illustration

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: ishes: Rajiformes, (skates and rays), Common guitarfish ( Rhinobatos rhinobatos)

ishes: Rajiformes, (skates and rays), Common guitarfish ( Rhinobatos rhinobatos)
Zoology - Fishes - Rajiformes (skates and rays) - Common guitarfish (Rhinobatos rhinobatos) and Blackchin guitarfish (Rhinobatos cemiculus), illustration

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fishes: Clupeiformes Gonostomatidae (Bristlemouths) Cyclothone pygmaea

Fishes: Clupeiformes Gonostomatidae (Bristlemouths) Cyclothone pygmaea, Garrick (Cyclothone braueri ) Biology: Zoology

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fishes: Mugilidae (Mullets) Flathead mullet (Mugil cephalus), illustration

Fishes: Mugilidae (Mullets) Flathead mullet (Mugil cephalus), illustration
Zoology - Fishes - Perciformes - Mugilidae (Mullets) - Flathead mullets (Mugil cephalus), illustration

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fishes: Perciformes Labridae, Ornate wrasse (Thalassoma pavo), illustration

Fishes: Perciformes Labridae, Ornate wrasse (Thalassoma pavo), illustration
Zoology - Fishes - Perciformes - Labridae - Ornate wrasse (Thalassoma pavo), illustration

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Zoology: Fishes: East Atlantic red gurnard (Aspitriglia cuculus), illustration

Zoology: Fishes: East Atlantic red gurnard (Aspitriglia cuculus), illustration Biology: Zoology

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Austria, Vienna, Seminude Female Figure, mixed media

Austria, Vienna, Seminude Female Figure, mixed media
Egon Schiele (1890-1918), Seminude Female Figure

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fresco depicting head of Dionysus with garland from Acholla, Tunisia, 2nd century a. d

Fresco depicting head of Dionysus with garland from Acholla, Tunisia, 2nd century a. d
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Fresco depicting head of Dionysus with garland. From Acholla, Tunisia

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Book of the Dead of priest Hornedjitef, homage to sun god Ra

Book of the Dead of priest Hornedjitef, homage to sun god Ra
Egyptian civilization, 1st century b.C. Book of the Dead of priest Hornedjitef. Homage to sun god Ra

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Reconstruction of a Chaldean Temple. Engraving from Georges Perrot (1832-1914)

Reconstruction of a Chaldean Temple. Engraving from Georges Perrot (1832-1914) and Charles Chipiez (1835-1901), Histoire de l art dans l AntiquitA

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Ukraine, Peasants, 1841

Ukraine, Peasants, 1841 19th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (Library)

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Map of Duchy of Monferrato, by Willem Blaeu Engraving from Regionum Italiae

Map of Duchy of Monferrato, by Willem Blaeu Engraving from Regionum Italiae
Cartography, Italy, 17th century. Map of the Duchy of Monferrato. From Regionum Italiae, by Willem Blaeu. Engraving

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: King Henry of Navarre besieging Paris, August 1590, by Franz Hogenberg, engraving

King Henry of Navarre besieging Paris, August 1590, by Franz Hogenberg, engraving
Cartography, France, 16th century. King Henry of Navarre besieging Paris, August 1590. Engraving by Franz Hogenberg

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Italy, Campania, Pompeii, Quadriga race, fresco

Italy, Campania, Pompeii, Quadriga race, fresco 1st Century A.D. Italy, Naples, Museo Archeologico Nazionale (Archaeological Museum), Roman art




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"Exploring the Art of Illustration: From Vintage War Posters to Extraterrestrial Landscapes" Step back in time with a vintage World War II poster, where a fedora and an Army helmet symbolize courage and resilience. Witness the power of solidarity through "Labours May Day, " a captivating illustration depicting the unity of workers. Intrigue meets artistry as big fat cockroaches take an unexpected lunch break, showcasing the whimsical side of illustration. Delve into Italian opera history with Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece "Otello, " brought to life through a mesmerizing oleograph. Auguste Roubille's print, "Le Smart Carman, " transports us to an era where diamonds adorned carriages, capturing both elegance and opulence. Relive the Russian Revolution of 1905-1906 through thought-provoking illustrations that encapsulate its tumultuous spirit. Journey into prehistoric times as an Alvarezsaurid bird fearlessly cleans the mouth of a Giganotosaurus carolinii dinosaur - illustrating unlikely alliances in nature's ancient tapestry. Marvel at Julien Bougle's intricate depiction of the human body, superimposed with vibrant colored plates that unveil its marvelous complexity. Immerse yourself in another world as you join a lone Star Fighter pilot exploring an alien landscape after crash landing - witness their awe-inspiring surroundings through masterful strokes. Experience primal instincts unfold before your eyes as Tyrannosaurus Rex devours carrion from a fallen Triceratops - reminding us of nature's unyielding cycle. Prepare for intergalactic adventures when udder-shaped spaceships grace illustrations, merging imagination with cosmic exploration. Lastly, relive history through an American Civil War print featuring the Battle of Missionary Ridge - capturing bravery amidst chaos on canvas. Illustration technique transcends time and subject matter; it breathes life into stories untold and sparks our imagination.