Public Domain Images

Welcome! You have arrived at the main page for my Public Domain Images. On these pages you will find thousands of beautiful images gleaned from my collection of old books, magazines, and postcards. They are all from material printed prior to 1928 and are in the public domain.

Free Images ~ You don’t have to buy any of the images here; they are all free. However, if you need an image at a higher resolution, you can purchase a digital download for just $1.99 each.

Terms of Use ~ I hope you will enjoy using these pictures. You are free to use them in your artistic endeavors, either privately or commercially. My only request is that you not sell or give away the images themselves either individually or as a collection. I spend a lot of time searching for and buying the source material, scanning, fixing, and editing the images, and then putting them online. By respecting these simple terms of use, you allow me to continue providing wonderful artwork that would remain hidden between the covers of these books, decayed from age, or tossed into landfills. Please read the details of my Terms of Use for more information.

Link Back ~ Although not required, if you do find these images helpful, a link or footnote back to this page would be appreciated:
Public Domain Images.

Old Site ~ Slowly but surely I’m updating the Public Domain Images section of my old website. It’s a big job! If you are looking for images from the old site, please go to my Public Domain Images Site Map. Otherwise, use the Image Album Menu or the Search Field to find what you need. If you’re looking for something in particular that you are unable to find, send me an email, and I’ll try to help you the best I can.