Tag: art
-
Free John Bauer Illustrations to Download and Print

John Albert Bauer (4 June 1882 – 20 November 1918) was a Swedish painter and illustrator. Mystical landscapes and the mythology of Sweden are themes he is often associated with. One of his best known works is a collection of Swedish folktales and fairy tales called “Among Gnomes and Trolls”. John Bauer studied at the Royal Swedish…
-
Free Vintage John William Waterhouse Illustrations

John William Waterhouse (1849 – 1917) was an English artist who began his work in the Academic style and later evolved to the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood‘s style and subject matter. You probably bring to mind beautifully detailed and romantic women from both ancient Greek mythology and the Legend of King Arthur, when you think of Waterhouse. Waterhouse’s work is displayed in many major art…
-
Mystical Art Nouveau Style and the Glasgow Girls – Annie French

As one of the celebrated “Glasgow Girls”, Annie French made a significant contribution to the distinct visual style that emerged from this artistic collective. She was a talented Scottish artist who became a prominent member of the renowned Glasgow School, a group of pioneering artists and designers in late 19th century Scotland. She was born in…
-
Free Printable Illustrations from the Tale of Squirrel Nutkin by Beatrix Potter

In the Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, the mischievous Squirrel Nutkin teases an owl named Old Brown by repeatedly asking him riddles which Old Brown has no interest in answering. Eventually, Old Brown becomes so angry with Squirrel Nutkin that the squirrel is lucky to escape with his life and does lose his tail in the…
-
Mystical Art Nouveau Style and the Glasgow Girls – Margaret MacDonald Mackintosh

Art Nouveau and the Glasgow School were two distinct but related artistic movements that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Art Nouveau, characterized by its flowing lines, organic forms, and intricate details, sought to break away from the traditional styles of the time and embrace a more modern aesthetic. On the other…
-
Happy Mother’s Day – Free Jessie Wilcox Smith Vintage Art Printables

Just in time for Mother’s Day I wanted to add a few of my favorite images by Jessie Wilcox Smith, whose artistic work was vibrant during the Golden Age of Illustration. Jessie Wilcox Smith’s Illustrations graced the cover of over 100 Good Housekeeping Magazine covers during the years she was actively painting. She was often…
