Public Domain Image Library
Our mission is to bring out-of-copyright pictures from both well-known and little-heard-of artists and illustrators to the public eye; pictures that can be used and enjoyed for many years to come.
We’ve got whole collections dedicated to the work of numerous artists & illustrators. All of the images in our collections are out of copyright and in the public domain in the UK, US and all countries that follow the same copyright rules, and therefore can be used as many times as you like without paying any royalties or commissions to anyone.
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Question – What does public domain mean? Read more….
The public domain includes every creative work no longer protected by copyright, trademark or patent. The rights to creative works that are no longer copyright-protected are owned by the general public rather than the original creator. As such, anyone can copy, perform, or otherwise use the work.
Public domain doesn't mean free, but rather free to copy. For example, a book may now be in the public domain but it doesn't mean a bookseller will give it to you for nothing - you will need to pay whatever they are asking if you want that book. After that, you can copy as you wish.
Want to know more about the copyright rules for public domain images? Check out our comprehensive blog post.
Question – Why are you charging for images if they are in the public domain? Read more….
You are paying for access to these images. We continually source images, buy books and publications to scan, and collate pictures into collections for your use. You are of course free to find and research artists and images for yourself if you wish to.
Question – What can I do with the images? Read more….
You can use the images for anything you like – make prints to frame, postcards, posters, greetings cards, background papers for crafting, collage, altered art, calendars, mugs, mouse-mats, t-shirts, fridge-magnets and so much more! Use them in a book, on your website, blog or promotional post on social media.
If you wanted, you could start a whole new business, selling items that you’ve made.
Feel free to sell the products you make on eBay, Etsy, Facebook, your own website, at craft fairs, school fairs, church fairs, in shops – anywhere that there are buyers. Sell for charity, sell for yourself, use the items for educational purposes – let your imagination run wild!
See our Inspiration page for more ideas.
Question - Do I have to credit you when I use your images? Read more....
Although it would be lovely for a credit, it's not necessary.
See our Help page for more questions and answers.
Popular Artist Collections
Browse our most popular collections of out of copyright, public domain images.
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Henri Matisse 104 High Resolution Images
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Vincent van Gogh 164 High Resolution Images
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Alphonse Mucha 121 High Resolution Images
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John William Waterhouse 67 High Resolution Images
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Claude Monet 310 High Resolution Images
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William Morris 72 High Resolution Images
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Louis Wain 75 High Resolution Images
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Paul Klee 87 High Resolution Images
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Special Collections of Public Domain Images
Our Special Collections mostly consist of pictures by different artists, grouped by theme. The pictures are out of copyright and in the public domain, so you are free to use them in any way, including commercial use.
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Alice in Wonderland Illustrators 181 High Resolution Images
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Arts & Crafts - 48 High Resolution Designs
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Pre-Raphaelite Collection - 574 Images
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Art Deco Designs - 32 High Resolution Images
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Latest Books
Browse the latest additions to our collection of book images, featuring out of copyright pictures.
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Golden Age, The 1915 - R. Enraght-Moony (1879-1946) - 19 images
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Nancy in the Wood 1914 - Katherine Clausen (1886-1936) - 8 images
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Lilliput Lyrics 1898 - Charles Robinson (1870-1937) - 1 image
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Perrault's Fairy Tales 1910 - Charles Robinson (1870-1937) - 8 images
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Latest Book Bundles
These great value bundles each feature multiple collections of images from out of copyright books.
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Henry Alken (1785-1851) Bundle of 27 Collections
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Wizard of Oz Series - Bundle of 14 Collections
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Maria Kirk (1860-1938) - Bundle of 12 Collections
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Carl Lindman (1856-1928) Bundle of 3 Collections
Vendor:Digital Download - 662 imagesRegular price £11.00Regular priceUnit price / per£14.00Sale price £11.00Value Bundle
Single Public Domain Images
Famous paintings from our larger collections and other individual images which we've added. They're all out of copyright and in the public domain.
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Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) - John Ruskin 1879
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Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) - Hard times 1885
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Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) - Bottom Asleep 1891
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Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) - Misses 1879
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