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.
Latest Artist Collections
Browse our latest collections of out of copyright, public domain images.
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Gustave Caillebotte 94 High Resolution Images
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Berthe Morisot 58 High Resolution Images
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Lawrence Alma-Tadema 64 High Resolution Images
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Malevich 66 High Resolution Images
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Hieronymous Bosch 57 High Resolution Images
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Suzanne Valadon 108 High Resolution Images
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Hokusai 69 High Resolution Images
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Richard Dadd 38 High Resolution Images
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Jules Chéret Posters - 45 images
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Joshua Reynolds 102 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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Snow-flakes 1863 - 12 images
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Christians Awake c.1890 - 11 images
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Social Ladder 1902 - Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944) - 28 images
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Gibson New Cartoons 1916 - Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944) - 11 images
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Quadrupeds of North America 1851, The - John J. Audubon (1785-1851) - 150 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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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
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Ernest Haslehust (1866-1949) Bundle of 36 Collections
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William Nicholson (1872-1949) Bundle of 8 Collections
Vendor:Digital Download - 188 imagesRegular price £6.00Regular priceUnit price / per£17.00Sale price £6.00Value Bundle
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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Les Maitres de L'Affiche - 256 images
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People that Read - 100 images
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Illustrated London Almanack - 176 images
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The Prize Children's Magazine - 41 High Resolution Images
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Art Nouveau Stained Glass Designs - 93 images
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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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McEvoy, Ambrose (1878-1927) - The Artist's Mother
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McEvoy, Ambrose (1878-1927) - Sergeant N a Finch, Vc, Rma 1918
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McEvoy, Ambrose (1878-1927) - Sergeant F. Konowal, The Victoria Cross 1918
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McEvoy, Ambrose (1878-1927) - Portrait of Sir David Mercer 1918
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McEvoy, Ambrose (1878-1927) - Petty Officer E Pitcher VC 1918
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