Johann Georg Heck's Bilder Atlas is a stunning collection of illustrations and maps exploring the people, places, and cultures of the world. Originally published in the mid-19th century, this book is a fascinating glimpse into the global perspective of a bygone era.
A comprehensive and beautifully illustrated reference work covering all aspects of science, literature, and art. This volume is filled with detailed engravings and illustrations, and is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in these fascinating fields.
5,500 illustrations from the 19th century include star maps, animals, plants, minerals, fossils, geological formations, human anatomy, and much more.
A treasure trove of almost 12,000 detailed engravings, copyright-free and clearly reproducible, The Complete Encyclopedia of Illustration is a marvel of a collection culled from the worlds of science, history, geography, mythology, art, architecture, and more. Fully referenced, this volume is both an inspiration and a practical sourcebook for designers and artists. It also serves as a visual feast for admirers and collectors of old engravings, and stands as a tribute to the mid-nineteenth century artisans who created the original plates on which this book is based.