Reverse Image Search via Google
You can use tools like Google's Reverse Image Search, to look for other images of your object - or images of objects that are similar to yours. The homepage looks like the image below. To search by your image, click on the camera icon in the search bar.
You have two options for searching with an image. You can either upload your own image, or paste in a link of the image you'd like to search. Keep in mind that if you choose the URL option, your image must be publicly accessible (i.e. on the open web) for Google to search with it.
From here, you'll be led to a results page, like the one below, with results containing your image as well as images that are visually similar to yours.
Image Resources
- ARTstor Digital Library This link opens in a new windowMore than 1.8 million high-quality images for education and research from a wide variety of collections around the world.
- Bridgeman Images: The Bridgeman Art Library This link opens in a new windowA unique and comprehensive collection of art masterpieces of all varieties: historical, European, Asian, American, and more.
- Oxford Art Online This link opens in a new windowAccess point for Grove Art Online and other Oxford art reference resources.
- Finding Images Research GuideFor more image resources beyond the ones listed above, check out this guide.
Citing Images
When using images in your scholarship, treat them as you would any text-based resource, like a book or scholarly article!
Always cite your sources, and include where you found your image in your work.
For specific questions about citing images in particular style manuals, or general image questions, contact Anna.