Most of the topics in Ikonographia are gathered in “Archive Pages” so users can browse the products and stories quickly.
Products may be High-quality digital files from vintage prints, professionally restored when necessary, royalty-free Photos, or Fine-Art Prints in a dedicated Store.
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BOOKS & MAGAZINES


Flair Magazine – 18 items

A wide selection from the entire run of Fleur Cowles’ Flair Magazine, celebrated for its innovative design and lavishly produced editorials. The pages are in seamless double-page spreads and digitally restored, ensuring that the feel and detail of the originals are preserved.


Portfolio Magazine – 19 items

Uncover the beauty of our collection from Portfolio Magazine, a masterpiece of graphic design. Crafted by the visionary Alexei Brodovitch, Portfolio has earned its place as the definitive graphic design magazine of the twentieth century. Most of the items are in seamless double pages.


The Chicagoan Magazine – 5 items

The magazine, which emulated The New Yorker and was published from 1926 to 1935, showcased Chicago as glamorous and sophisticated, countering its violent image. We are uploading covers and editorials by artists like Sandor, Nat Karson, H.O. Hofman, and Lester Gaba.


High Society 1920. By Anne Fish – 38 items

This page contains ALL the pages of the book “High Society: Hints on How to Attain, Relish, and Survive It, “published in the US in 1920. The book satirizes high-society lifestyles in the US and UK during the 1910s featuring a selections of Anne Fish’s drawings from Vanity Fair US (1914-1920).


The Eve Book 1916. By Anne Fish – 8 items

Find here all the pages of “The Eve Book,” a historical gem published in 1916 by Brentano’s in the US and the Tatler in the UK. Introducing the new star illustrator, Anne Fish, it is a curated collection of drawings published on the Tatler from 1914 to 1916 in the column “The Letters of Eve,” offering a unique glimpse into the dark days of World War I.

BRANDS & TOPICS


Abdulla Cigarettes – 10 items

Abdulla’s Cigarette advertisements became famous for their humor and the quality of their illustrations. Each year, tailored campaigns in a series of six or twelve episodes were created for different magazines and countries. Anne Harriet Fish illustrated eleven of these series from 1919 to 1932.


Bugatti – 49 items

Exclusive photographs of the vintage Bugatti Masterpieces, from Type12 model to Type251, taken with hi-end digital cameras or scanned in high-resolution from the original 4×5″ sheet films. Plus, a collection of professionally restored posters, pamphlets, catalogs, factory drawings, historic photos, and Bugatti ephemera.


Bugatti Automobili – 94 items

An exciting journey through the captivating photographs of Roberto Bigano, who captured the essence of the iconic Italian Bugatti Automobili in Campogalliano in the 1990s. The portfolio is divided into the Blue Factory, The Making of the EB110, and a gallery of all the models produced.
All images are royalty-free and licensed for personal or editorial use.


Coca-Cola – 22 items

Step into a time machine with our selection of Coca-Cola ads and illustrations from 1883 to the sixties. These images, some iconic and well-known, others almost forgotten, are a testament to the rich history and evolution of the brand.


World War II – 26 items

This page features advertisements, illustrations, photography, and memorabilia related to World War II. Explore the iconic Cadillac WWII ads from 1943 to 1945, the stunning covers by Achille Beltrame, and more.


Bburago Memorabilia – 57 items

Original vintage items from the personal archive of Roberto Bigano, Bburago’s photographer from 1991 to 2000. The collection has unique items, including the stunning and extremely rare MMonza Diorama Garages.  We also have a dedicated section with Bburago Decals and Adhesives.

ILLUSTRATION


Illustration – 184 items

This page gathers all the Archives on illustrations from 1910 to the early 1960s.
Explore a treasure trove of artwork created by artists such as Anne Harriet Fish, Gluyas Williams, Achille Beltrame, and many others. Discover the artistry and creativity of a bygone era.


Achille Beltrame – 14 items

Achille Beltrame was an Italian painter and illustrator. His color plates for “La Domenica del Corriere,” the most popular Italian periodical, became the magazine’s hallmark. They cover the history of Italian customs and society in the first half of the 20th century, masterfully summarizing news, sports, and war.


Anne Fish – 60 items

Best known as “Fish,” she was a British cartoonist, satirist, and illustrator. This archive is a treasure trove that includes all the pages of the 1920 book “High Society,” the 1916 book “The Eve Book,” a selection of her iconic covers and illustrations for Vanity Fair and Harper’s Bazaar, as well as some advertisements for Abdulla Cigarettes.


August Jannson – 13 items

This page highlights two notable works by Augustus Jansson, a Swedish-American illustrator. Between 1905 and 1907, for Queen City Printing Ink he created innovative ads which were considered ahead of their time, including the Ink Beasts Parade and a series of doll-like figures.


Gluyas Williams – 8 items

Explore our collection of cartoons by Gluyas Williams, an American cartoonist known for political satire and whimsical illustrations. He notably contributed to Cosmopolitan, Life, and The New Yorker, with many pieces featuring crowded scenes in intricate double-page spreads.

PHOTOGRAPHY


Bugatti Automobili – 94 items

An exciting journey through the captivating photographs of Roberto Bigano, who captured the essence of the iconic Italian Bugatti Automobili in Campogalliano in the 1990s. The portfolio is divided into the Blue Factory, The Making of the EB110, and a gallery of all the models produced.
All images are royalty-free and licensed for personal or editorial use.


Mannequins – Plastic Girls – 51 items

“Plastic Girls” is a unique reportage by Roberto Bigano, an Italian photographer, about the evolution of style and costume through mannequins from 1978 to today. The pictures were taken in Italy, Europe, and the United States.


Roberto Bigano – 197 items

This page gathers the impressive archive of Roberto Bigano, an Italian photographer who developed unique, unusual projects. It also includes dedicated pages on his works on Ikonographia: Bugatti Automobili“Plastic Girls” (Mannequins), and Sardinia Artistic Bread.


Sardinia Traditional Bread – 29 items

Discover the unique artistry of Sardinian greeting bread, a wide selection of which is showcased in these photographs. Each piece is meticulously shaped to resemble a dragoon, animal, or mythological figure. These “bread sculptures” showcase high levels of imagination and artistic ability.


Stock Photography – 196 results

This page gathers all the photographs on sale on ikonographia. A collection of quality and exclusive images. Ready for use up to large-sized prints.

DECADES


1909 and Earlier – 22 items

Explore all the contents published in 1909 and earlier, including advertisements, illustrations, designs, booklets, and photographs.


The 1910s – 32 items

Explore all the contents published in the 1910s, including advertisements, illustrations, designs, booklets, and photographs.


The 1920s – 67 items

Explore all the contents published in the 1920s, including advertisements, illustrations, designs, booklets, and photographs.


The 1930s – 38 item

Explore all the contents published in the 1930s, including advertisements, illustrations, designs, booklets, and photographs.


The 1940s – 54 results

Explore all the contents published in the 1940s, including advertisements, illustrations, designs, booklets, and photographs.


The 1950s and later – 38 items

Explore all the contents published in the 1950s, 1960s, and later, including advertisements, illustrations, designs, booklets, and photographs.