Art and Design

Many of the artworks on Pictureboxbluereflect my own personal tastes and lean towards an oriental theme.  There are already a lot of vintage Japanese themed images on the site and …

This is a wonderful collection of free-to-print Alphonse Mucha advertisement posters. These beautiful prints add to the site’s growing collection of art nouveau illustrations. Other images include Maurice Pillard Verneuil’s …

This is a collection of pochoir prints of antique butterflies from Emile-Allain Séguy’s book “Papillons”, published in 1925. Emile-Allain Séguy (1877-1951) was a French decorative artist. He was well known …

Inside: A collection of all Japanese vintage posts on Pictureboxblue in one place. From maps to botanicals, art and travel posters and photos. A trip to Japan is definitely on …

These beautiful art nouveau animal designs are from the book “L’animal dans la Décoration” by Maurice Pillard Verneuil. The book was published in 1897. Maurice Pillard Verneuil was a French …

This is a collection of wonderful vintage Japanese Watanabe Seitei prints. The paintings are all from the 19th Century Japanese Art review magazine Bijutsu Sekai. The magazine at the time …

Recently, I came across several old art and design books, many of which have beautiful plates of vintage colour and pattern charts. The collection complements the vintage colour wheels and …

This is a beautiful collection of Polychromatic Ornament prints by Albert Racinet, all in the Public Domain. They are from his 1877 book “Polychromatic Ornament. One hundred plates in gold, …

William Morris’s designs and patterns have recently resurged in popularity. This is unsurprising given the current popular Cottagecore aesthetic and maximalist interior trend. If you are wondering what a Cottagecore …

Nature and particular flowers have influenced patterns in textiles for centuries, from intricately embroidered Chinese silks with peonies to woven Persian carpets. This collection of free vintage floral patterns for …

Embark on a visual journey into the heart of Edo, Japan, with our exclusive collection of Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s Japanese prints. These masterpieces, now available for free download, offer a unique …

Below is a curated collection of some of the best plates from Owen Jones Grammar of Ornament.  The Grammar of Ornament was a seminal design sourcebook by the British architect. …

I know its a bit geeky, but I got really excited when I came across a catalog of vintage art supplies. One of my favorite things to shop for is …

Inside: Vintage Japanese prints, illustrations and art from the Shin-Bijutsukai design magazine. All are free to print and in the Public Domain. The late 1800s and early 1900s, a period …

I’m a big fan of color especially a rainbow of color. My home is full of rainbow crafts and DIYs. I thought it would be fun to add to the …

Inside: Download iconic John Bauer artwork for free. Experience the magic of trolls, princesses, and enchanted forests in stunning detail with these 17 illustrations. Delve into the enchanting realm created …

Explore the depth of old Japanese photos through Kusakabe Kimbei’s mesmerizing collection, as he captures the culture and heritage of 19th-century Japan in vivid colors. All in the vintage Japanese …

I have a soft spot for traditional Chinese patterns and art. It might be something to do with where I was born and raised. My home for the first 30 …

Inside: A collection of free to print and download copyright free Art Nouveau Flowers of Maurice Pillard Verneuil. Maurice Pillard Verneuil was a French designer and artist. He was famed …

When I first came across these beautiful Ernst Haeckel prints, I couldn’t wait to share them. These are some of the most beautiful vintage nature art drawings I have seen. …