A series of 32 wonderful modern alphabets and numbers printed in various colors.
Category: Decoration and Ornament
2.8 Million Images Released to the Public Domain. Thanks to the Smithsonian
The Smithsonian just made a public domain contribution that it’s calling “unprecedented in both depth and breadth.” Using a platform called Open Access, you will be able to search Smithsonian’s digital records, or visit the Collections Search Center for advanced filtering options. Smithsonian Open Access makes it easier than ever to download, share, and reuse
Free (CC0) SVG Image & Icons
New link added to the Vector Graphics page. The images on this site were created by modifying the images of Pixabay. Very useful for designers and those looking for base images to build upon. Below is just a few quick samples of what you’ll find. Free SVG Image & Icon. All contents are released
German 19th Century Book with Chromolithographs
Der Ornamentenschatz; ein Musterbuch stilvoller Ornamente aus allen Kunstepochen or (The ornamental treasure; a sample book of stylish ornaments from all periods of art) I chose this book to share because of the beautiful ornaments and Chromolithographs. Below are just 2 examples of the images you will enjoy in this book. Thanks to Archive.org Dolmetsch,
A Handbook of Ornament
A Handbook of Ornament with three hundred plates, containing about three thousand illustrations of the elements, and the application of decoration to object. By Franz Sales Meyer, Professor at the School of Applied Art Karlsruhe The book is broken down into 3 divisions. Division 1 – The Elements of Decoration, Division 2 – Ornament applied
MKG Collection Online
Just added to the Digital Collections page – The MKG Collection (Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg Steintorplatz Online). MK&G provides digital objects and collections. The collections include primarily photography and graphics collections but promise to update regularly to grow the content. Public domain items are marked and more information in regards to the sites TOS
Collection of architectonic exterior and interior ornaments for budding master builders and lovers of architecture: Riedel, HC (Henry Carl), 1756-1820: Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming: Internet Archive
Source: Collection of architectonic exterior and interior ornaments for budding master builders and lovers of architecture: Riedel, HC (Henry Carl), 1756-1820: Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming: Internet Archive
Some decorations of noble rooms and other ornaments 1787
(Alcune decorazioni di nobili sale ed altri ornamenti) Some decorations of noble rooms and other ornaments: Albertolli, Giocondo, 1742-1839 Source: Some decorations of noble rooms and other ornaments: Albertolli, Giocondo, 1742-1839: Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming: Internet Archive