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Illustration Technique Collection (#58)

"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: Uniforms of municipal firemen of Kingdom of Italy by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1871-1872

Uniforms of municipal firemen of Kingdom of Italy by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1871-1872
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniforms of the municipal firemen of the Kingdom of Italy, 1871-1872. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Various uniforms of Kingdom of Italy by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1871

Various uniforms of Kingdom of Italy by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1871
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Kingdom of Italy, 1871. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Uniforms of municipal financial guards by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1860-1866

Uniforms of municipal financial guards by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1860-1866
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniforms of municipal financial guards, 1860-1866. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Uniforms of Army Volunteer Corp of Kingdom of Italy by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1866

Uniforms of Army Volunteer Corp of Kingdom of Italy by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1866
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniforms of the Army Volunteer Corp of the Kingdom of Italy, 1866. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Various Italian uniforms in common use between 1847 and 1870 by Quinto Cenni, color plate

Various Italian uniforms in common use between 1847 and 1870 by Quinto Cenni, color plate
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various Italian uniforms in common use between 1847 and 1870. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Various Italian uniforms in common use between 1859 and 1866 by Quinto Cenni, color plate

Various Italian uniforms in common use between 1859 and 1866 by Quinto Cenni, color plate
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various Italian uniforms in common use between 1859 and 1866. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Various Italian uniforms in common use around 1860 by Quinto Cenni, color plate

Various Italian uniforms in common use around 1860 by Quinto Cenni, color plate
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various Italian uniforms in common use around 1860. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Uniforms of various forces of Kingdom of Italy by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1861

Uniforms of various forces of Kingdom of Italy by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1861
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniforms of various forces of the Kingdom of Italy, 1861. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Uniforms and badges of Navy and of various forces of Kingdom of Italy by Quinto Cenni

Uniforms and badges of Navy and of various forces of Kingdom of Italy by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1861
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniforms and badges of the Navy and of various forces of the Kingdom of Italy, 1861. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Uniforms and equipment of various forces of Kingdom of Italy by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1861

Uniforms and equipment of various forces of Kingdom of Italy by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1861
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniforms and equipment of various forces of the Kingdom of Italy, 1861. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Uniforms and badges of Kingdom of Italy by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1860

Uniforms and badges of Kingdom of Italy by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1860
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniforms and badges of the Kingdom of Italy, 1860. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Uniforms and badges of Kingdom of Sardiniaby Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1860

Uniforms and badges of Kingdom of Sardiniaby Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1860
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniforms and badges of the Kingdom of Sardinia, 1860. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Uniforms of Southern Italy army of provisional government by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1860

Uniforms of Southern Italy army of provisional government by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1860
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniforms of Southern Italy army of the provisional government, 1860. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Uniforms and badges of provisional government of Tuscany by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1859

Uniforms and badges of provisional government of Tuscany by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1859
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniforms and badges of the provisional government of Tuscany, 1859. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Various uniforms of Provisional Government of Sicily by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1848

Various uniforms of Provisional Government of Sicily by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1848
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Provisional Government of Sicily, 1848. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Uniforms of Royal Troops of Grand Duchy of Tuscany by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1852

Uniforms of Royal Troops of Grand Duchy of Tuscany by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1852
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniforms of the Royal Troops of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, 1852. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Uniforms of Grand Duchy of Tuscany by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1854

Uniforms of Grand Duchy of Tuscany by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1854
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniforms of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, 1854. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Various uniforms of Grand Duchy of Tuscany by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1848

Various uniforms of Grand Duchy of Tuscany by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1848
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany, 1848. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Various uniforms of Duchy of Lucca by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1831-1847

Various uniforms of Duchy of Lucca by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1831-1847
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Duchy of Lucca, 1831-1847. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Uniforms at time of provisional government of States of Estensi by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1814

Uniforms at time of provisional government of States of Estensi by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1814
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Uniforms at the time of the provisional government of the States of the Estensi, 1814. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Various uniforms of Duchy of Modena by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1796-1799

Various uniforms of Duchy of Modena by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1796-1799
Militaria, Italy, 18th-19th century. Various uniforms of the Duchy of Modena, 1796-1799. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Various uniforms of Duchy of Parma by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1850

Various uniforms of Duchy of Parma by Quinto Cenni, color plate, 1850
Militaria, Italy, 19th century. Various uniforms of the Duchy of Parma, 1850. Color plate by Quinto Cenni

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Clay working during colonial period by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence

Clay working during colonial period by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence Historia general de las
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. Clay working during colonial period. From The Code of Florence " Historia general de las cosas de Nueva Espana" by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun in Spanish

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: The so-called Priams Treasure discovered by archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890), print

The so-called Priams Treasure discovered by archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890), print
The so-called Priams Treasure discovered by archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890). Print, 19th century

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: The new fire, domestic pagan ritual with the devil by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun From The Code of

The new fire, domestic pagan ritual with the devil by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun From The Code of Florence Historia
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. The new fire, domestic pagan ritual with the devil. From The Code of Florence " Historia general de las cosas de Nueva Espana" by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Egypt, The Temple of Philae known as the Pharaohs Bed, engraving based on a drawing by David

Egypt, The Temple of Philae known as the Pharaohs Bed, engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts from Egypt
Egypt, 19th century. The Temple of Philae known as the " Pharaohs Bed". Engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts (1796-1864), from " Egypt and Nubia", 1846-1850

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: The ruins of Pergamon (Turkey), engraving from Voyage Pittoresque de la Grece

The ruins of Pergamon (Turkey), engraving from Voyage Pittoresque de la Grece
Greece - 19th Century - Voyage Pittoresque de la GrA

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: House of Aztec nobles by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun, from The Code of Florence Historia general de

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

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Colour plate representing Roman jewels found at Pompeii from Houses and Monuments at Pompei

Colour plate representing Roman jewels found at Pompeii from Houses and Monuments at Pompei
Roman civilization. Colour plate representing Roman jewels found at Pompei. From " Houses and Monuments at Pompei", Naples, 1854

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Winged Victory with tripod, Fourth style painting

Winged Victory with tripod, Fourth style painting
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Winged Victory with tripod, Fourth style painting, 127x86 cm

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Reconstruction of Eanna Sanctuary court at Uruk, drawing

Reconstruction of Eanna Sanctuary court at Uruk, drawing
Sumerian civilization, 4th millennium b.C. Reconstruction of Eanna Sanctuary court at Uruk. Drawing

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fresco depicting head of god Pan from Acholla, Tunisia, 2nd century a. d

Fresco depicting head of god Pan from Acholla, Tunisia, 2nd century a. d
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Fresco depicting head of god Pan. From Acholla, Tunisia

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Roman civilization. Admetus and Alcestis, fresco from the Basilica of Ercolano

Roman civilization. Admetus and Alcestis, fresco from the Basilica of Ercolano

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Spider and Indian man bitten by spider by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence

Spider and Indian man bitten by spider by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun from The Code of Florence Historia general de las
Manuscript, Mexico, 16th century. Spider and Indian man bitten by spider. From The Code of Florence " Historia general de las cosas de Nueva Espana" by Fra Bernardino de Sahagun in Spanish

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Saint Vittorio, painted wood icon from Antinopolis (Sheikh- Ibada)

Saint Vittorio, painted wood icon from Antinopolis (Sheikh- Ibada)
Egyptian civilization, Coptic Period, 6th-7th century. Saint Vittorio, painted wood icon. From Antinopolis (Sheikh- Ibada)

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Magic spells from the Book of the Dead, papyrus

Magic spells from the Book of the Dead, papyrus
Egyptian civilization, Late Period, 1070-332 b.C. Magic spells from the Book of the Dead. Papyrus

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings: entrance to the tomb of Ramses III by Hector Horeau (1801-1872)

Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings: entrance to the tomb of Ramses III by Hector Horeau (1801-1872)
Hector Horeau (1801-1872), Panorama d Egypte et de Nubia, Paris, 1841. Ancient Thebes, Valley of the Kings: entrance to the tomb of Ramses III

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Egypt, Deir el-Medina, ruins, engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts from Egypt and Nubia

Egypt, Deir el-Medina, ruins, engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts from Egypt and Nubia, 1846-1850
Egypt, 19th century. Ruins of Deir-el-Medina. Engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts (1796-1864), from " Egypt and Nubia", 1846-1850

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Materials and techniques of constructing in ancient Rome, drawing

Materials and techniques of constructing in ancient Rome, drawing
Ancient Rome. Building materials. Color illustrations

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fishes: Twaite shad (Alosa fallax), illustration

Fishes: Twaite shad (Alosa fallax), illustration
Zoology - Fishes - Clupeiformes - Twaite shad (Alosa fallax), illustration

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fishes: Crevalle jack (Caranx hippos), False scad (Caranx rhonchus ), Blue runner (Caranx crysos)

Fishes: Crevalle jack (Caranx hippos), False scad (Caranx rhonchus ), Blue runner (Caranx crysos), White trevally (Pseudocaranx dentex), illustration Biology: Zoology

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Zoology: Fishes: long-finned gurnard (Aspitriglia obscura, illustration

Zoology: Fishes: long-finned gurnard (Aspitriglia obscura, illustration
Zoology - Fishes - Triglidae (sea-robins) - Long-finned gurnard (Aspitrigla obscura), illustration

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fishes: Carcharhiniformes, School of sharks (Galeorhinus galeus), illustration

Fishes: Carcharhiniformes, School of sharks (Galeorhinus galeus), illustration
Zoology - Fishes - Carcharhiniformes - School shark (Galeorhinus galeus), illustration

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fishes: Rajiformes (skates and rays) Bull ray (Pteromylaeus bovinus ), illustration

Fishes: Rajiformes (skates and rays) Bull ray (Pteromylaeus bovinus ), illustration
Zoology - Fishes - Rajiformes (skates and rays) - Bull ray (Pteromylaeus bovinus ), illustration

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Fishes: Stomiiformes Stomiidae - Scaly dragonfish (Stomias boa boa), illustration

Fishes: Stomiiformes Stomiidae - Scaly dragonfish (Stomias boa boa), illustration
Zoology - Fishes - Stomiiformes - Stomiidae - Scaly dragonfish (Stomias boa boa), illustration

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Zoology: Fishes: (Lepidotriglia cavillone), illustration

Zoology: Fishes: (Lepidotriglia cavillone), illustration Biology: Zoology

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Zoology: Fishes: Streaked gurnard (Trigloporus lastoviza), illustration

Zoology: Fishes: Streaked gurnard (Trigloporus lastoviza), illustration Biology: Zoology

Background imageIllustration Technique Collection: Saltworks in Venetian Lagoon, engraving

Saltworks in Venetian Lagoon, engraving
Cartography, Italy, 18th century. Saltworks in the Venetian Lagoon, engraving




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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.