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King and Beggar Maid 1883 is the latest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution for superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Potpourri' gallery, featuring vintage art & photos from around the globe . . .

"King and Beggar Maid 1883" . . . King Cophetua seats himself below the beggar maid. He has removed his crown in a sign of humility. From an original 19th century (1883) painting by Burne Jones. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This intriguing image can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . King and Beggar Maid 1883

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May Festival 1857 is the newest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution for superior quality enlargements and is available now in our '18th and 19th Century Japanese Prints' gallery, featuring vintage art & Ukiyo-e of Japan . . .

"May Festival 1857" . . . Paper streamers in the shape of carp hang from long bamboo poles for the May festival, 'Tango no Sekku'. A page of the series, Meisho Edo Hyakkei (100 Famous Views of Edo). From an original 19th century (1857) woodcut, Suidobashi Surugadai (Suido Bridge and Surugadai), by Ando Hiroshige. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This handsome woodcut can be found ~ with more vintage art & Ukiyo-e, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Padre Art Prints' . . . May Festival 1857

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Soothing 1919 is the most recent restoration to be reproduced in high resolution for superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Potpourri' gallery, featuring vintage art & photos from around the world . . .

"Soothing 1919" . . . Vintage fantasy illustration shows Blondine as she soothes a white fawn while her cat watches nearby. Art nouveau drapes fill part of the background. From an original 20th century (1919) illustration by Virginia Sterrett. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This captivating illustration can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . Soothing 1919

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Romance meets Progress 1939 is the latest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution for superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Potpourri' gallery, featuring vintage art & photos from around the planet . . .

"Romance meets Progress 1939" . . . Vintage image depicting the tropical island paradise with a beautiful wahine resting in the shade of tall palm trees. In the background an outrigger canoe is paddled through the surf while an airplane flies overhead. From an original 20th century (1939) poster by Ruehl Heckman. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This quaint image can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . Romance meets Progress 1939

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MOVA Poster 2016 is the latest restoration to be reproduced in hi-resolution for superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Vintage Posters' gallery, featuring fine examples of the early graphic & advertising arts from around the world . . .

"MOVA Poster 2016" . . . This art nouveau MOVA poster depicts the beautiful barefoot woman in a floor length gown and holding a small basket of grapes. She wears leaves in her hair and sprays of leaves & flowers swirl about in the background. From an original 19th century (1899) lithograph by Alfons Mucha. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This delightful advertisement can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . MOVA Poster 2016

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Wallflower 1865 is the most recent restoration to be reproduced in high resolution for superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Potpourri' gallery, featuring vintage art & photos from around the world . . .

"Wallflower 1865" . . . The pretty brunette wallflower at the ball wears her blue dress and holds a folding fan. From an original 19th century (1865) painting by Berthe Morisot. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This fascinating portrait can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . Wallflower 1865

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Roman Widow 1874 is the latest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution to ensure superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Potpourri' gallery, featuring vintage art & photos from around the globe . . .

"Roman Widow 1874" . . . This vintage portrait shows a beautiful redhead Roman widow wearing a gown of gold fabric. She plays a lyre with each hand. From an original 19th century (1874) painting by Dante Rossetti. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This captivating image can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . Roman Widow 1874

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Apple Blossoms and Hummingbird 1875 is the newest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution for superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Potpourri' gallery ~ Featuring vintage art & photos from around the globe . . .

"Apple Blossoms and Hummingbird 1875" . . . In this vintage image apple blossoms and hummingbird stand out against the background of a gray, cloudy sky. From an original 19th century (1875) painting by Martin Heade. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



Thisfloral image can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . Apple Blossoms and Hummingbird 1875

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The Catch 1889 is the latest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution for superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Potpourri' gallery, featuring vintage art & photos from around the world . . .

"The Catch 1889" . . . This vintage image depicts a lynx-eyed young woman wearing a red bandana. She carries the days catch in a shallow basket. From an original 19th century (1889) painting by Eugene Blaas. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This alluring image can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . The Catch 1889

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Nightingale 1911 is the latest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution for superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Potpourri' gallery, featuring vintage art & photos from around the world . . .

"Nightingale 1911" . . . Vintage illustration from the Hans Christian Anderson story, the "Nightingale". From an original 20th century (1911) illustration by Edmund Dulac. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .



This engaging illustration can be found ~ with more vintage art & photos, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Classic Old Photos' . . . Nightingale 1911

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