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Pandora 1881 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 world . . .

Pandora 1881

"Pandora 1881" . . . A lovely young woman with long red hair holds a mysterious box. Pandora stares in anticipation at the inscrutable sphynx on top of the container. From an original 19th century (1881) painting by Lawrence Alma-Tadema. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .





This mythological 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' . . . Pandora 1881

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Harem Queen 1880 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 world . . .

"Harem Queen 1880" . . . The harem queen at her toilette. She wears a gold, ivory gown and robe while wrapping her colorful scarf for a headdress. A young attendant holds the mirror. From an original 19th century (1880) painting by Frederic Leighton. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .





This moody 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' . . . Harem Queen 1880

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Sleeping Beauty 1912 is the newest 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 world . . .

"Sleeping Beauty 1912" . . . A vintage image from the fairytale of Sleeping Beauty and her handmaidens. They repose on marble steps among flowering bushes. From an original 20th century (1912) painting by Maxfield Parrish. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .





This intriguing fairytale 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' . . . Sleeping Beauty 1912

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Theater Playbill 1896 is the latest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution for superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Vintage Posters' gallery, featuring vintage art & photos from around the globe . . .

"Theater Playbill 1896" . . . This vintage playbill is for a performance of Lorenzaccio at the Theatre de la Renaissance. The star is Sarah Bernhardt. From an original 19th century (1896) lithograph by Alfons Mucha. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .





This intriguing 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' . . . Theater Playbill 1896

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Nelly Moser Clematis 2016 is the most recent photo to be reproduced in high resolution to ensure superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Potpourri' gallery, featuring new and vintage photos & art from around the globe . . .

"Nelly Moser Clematis 2016" . . . The 'Nelly Moser' clematis is a vigorous, early blooming vine. Each pale, pinkish white petal is brightened by the maroonish pink stripe along the center. From an original 21st century (2016) photograph. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .





This vibrant floral photograph 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' . . . Nelly Moser Clematis 2016

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Grand Theater Ad 1899 is the latest restoration to be reproduced in hi-resolution to ensure superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Vintage Posters' gallery, featuring fine examples of the early graphic & advertising arts . . .

"Grand Theater Ad 1899" . . . In this vintage poster a lovely young redhead woman sits on a big bass drum and points to a mask she holds. Her dress and hat are yellow. Below a young person wearing a domino is about to play the cymbals. From an original 19th century (1899) lithograph by Jules Cheret. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .





This fascinating 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' . . . Grand Theater Ad 1899

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Grape Hyacinth Blooms 2016, the latest floral photo 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 . . .

"Grape Hyacinth Blooms 2016" . . . The rich blue of Grape Hyacinth blooms and buds. From an original 21st century (2016) photograph. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .





This engaging floral close-up photograph 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' . . . Grape Hyacinth Blooms 2016

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Adventure Movie Poster 1965 is the newest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution to ensure superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Vintage Posters' gallery, featuring fine examples of the early graphic & advertising arts . . .

"Adventure Movie Poster 1965" . . . This vintage movie poster depicts an ancient underwater civilization being invaded by people from the surface. From an original 20th century (1965) lithograph by Reynold Brown. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .





This captivating promotional poster 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' . . . Adventure Movie Poster 1965

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Cicada Life Cycle 1921 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 world . . .

"Cicada Life Cycle 1921" . . . Vintage image of the life cycle of a Cicada. Shown are a male, female and at the bottom an empty brown husk of a Cicada after emerging from the ground. From an original 20th century (1921) painting by Edward Detmold. 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' . . . Cicada Life Cycle 1921

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Geranium Flowers 2016, the latest addition to our image gallery, is reproduced in hi-resolution to ensure superior quality enlargements and is available now in our 'Potpourri'gallery, featuring vintage art & current as well as classic photos from around the world . . .


"Geranium Flowers 2016" . . . Colorful lavender pink geranium flowers and buds. From an original 21st century (2016) photograph. All Rights Reserved © 2016 padre art . . .





This lovely floral photograph 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' . . . Geranium Flowers 2016

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