1,300 Beautiful Wildlife Illustrations from the 19th Century Now Restored
Summary
Open Culture highlights Nicholas Rougeux’s restoration and online presentation of 1,300 19th-century wildlife illustrations from The Naturalist’s Library. The piece notes how AI aided discovery, source-filling, and cover concept brainstorming, and points readers to both a web experience and purchasable print options, underscoring the value of public-domain art and accessible digital archives.