Tag: vintage
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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…
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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…
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Elves and Gnomes in Whimsical Forest and Sky Homes – Free Images for You

I love looking through old books especially for their wonderful illustrations and recently stumbled upon a gem that I want to share with you. The book is called Der Elfenraub from 1912 and is illustrated by Alexander von Volborth, If you like elves, gnomes and whimsical forest scenes like I do I feel sure that…
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Free Printable Illustrations from the Tale of Jemima Puddleduck by Beatrix Potter

Do you remember the miniature books with all of the Tales by Beatrix Potter? I was enthralled with them when I was little. I loved the stories but I was really drawn in by the illustrations. It was though I was taken to the English countryside and plopped down amongst Peter and his friends. I…
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Print a delicate watercolor spring garden card from Beatrix Potter’s illustrations

Choose your favorite paper and get ready to print some amazing cards perfect for any occasion! Set the size you prefer for a small to large card. You can even print it in a size to frame and hang. You can right click the images and save it as your own file. From there you…
