Engraving Shorts
Description: Vintage John Tenniel 19th century engraving redrawn and colored. Alice, the March Hare, the Dormouse, and the Mad Hatter are all sitting around a table having tea. Below it says "If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?" Outlined in navy blue. Print is on a light sky blue background.
Description: Created in the late 19th century by French astronomer Camille Flammarion, this image depicts a man peering through the veil of the heavens to glimpse the mysteries of the universe beyond. Perfect for science enthusiasts, astronomy buffs, or anyone who loves the beauty and wonder of the cosmos.
Description: This hauntingly detailed artwork showcases an infernal architectural labyrinth inspired by Piranesi’s “Imaginary Prisons,” featuring endless stairs, dark arches, and surreal dungeon geometry. A perfect design for fans of gothic architecture, surrealism, and vintage engravings, it evokes feelings of existential awe, oppressive grandeur, and dreamlike disorientation—ideal for lovers of dark academia, fantasy world-building, or mysterious spaces that blur the line between art and nightmare.
Description: Celebrate classic academic heritage with this premium, vintage banknote-style engraving. Featuring a highly detailed lithography illustration of the iconic Romanesque Revival architecture from the historic Los Angeles campus, this design blends intricate linework, classic hatching, and a majestic bear silhouette into a true work of art. Styled in rich green and sepia tones with an elegant die-cut border, it’s the perfect apparel choice for students, alumni, and lovers of vintage collegiate artwork.
Description: Face the inevitable with a dose of dark humor: this meticulous tarot-style engraving depicts a skeleton taxman bursting from a shattered Death card, complete with a dripping quill and a sand timer overflowing with gold coins and tax forms. The classic sepia tones and gothic linework create a satirical nod to tax season that accountants, financial advisors, and taxpayers with a macabre sense of humor will appreciate.
Description: A majestic Sphynx cat portrait illustrated in an intricate vintage engraving style, surrounded by elegant ginkgo leaves and celestial orbit details. This mystical botanical artwork blends Art Nouveau beauty, feline elegance, and cosmic symbolism. A distinctive gift for Sphynx owners, hairless cat lovers, vintage illustration collectors, and anyone drawn to celestial and botanical art.
Description: Set sail with a bold Captain Skull featuring detailed vintage engraving and classic sailor-inspired styling. This nautical skull design combines an old-school engraved aesthetic with a rugged maritime character, perfect for fans of skull art, sailors, bikers, gothic style, and vintage tattoo-inspired artwork
Description: A grizzled scruffy dog holds a cigarette in a richly detailed vintage engraving style. With warm retro colors, rugged linework, and an unmistakably unimpressed expression, this edgy canine portrait is made for dog lovers, dark humor fans, vintage art collectors, and anyone who appreciates rebellious animal artwork.
Description: A beautifully detailed vintage-style illustration of a red kangaroo standing alert. Featuring intricate line art and classic engraving aesthetics, this realistic marsupial design captures the unique posture and textured fur of Australia's iconic wildlife. Perfect for nature lovers, animal enthusiasts, and fans of retro scientific illustrations, biology sketches, and outback wildlife art.
Description: Unleash the wild with a fierce roaring tiger head rendered in a richly detailed vintage engraving style. Bold stripes, sharp fangs, and expressive linework create a powerful big cat portrait for tiger lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, animal art fans, and anyone drawn to rugged retro graphics. A striking illustration filled with untamed energy, strength, and fearless attitude.
