Can I use this dark academia desk still life illustration for free, commercially?

Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Dark Academia Desk Still Life” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/dark-academia-desk-still-life-3ec86a50) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this illustration?

The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.

Is this illustration AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “dark academia desktop wallpaper of a candlelit oak desk with an inkwell, dried roses and a brass lamp, oil painting” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.

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Dark Academia Desk Still Life — Free Stock Illustration (HD JPG)

Oil painting of an oak desk holding a lit candle, brass lamp, ink bottles and dried roses in warm low light.

About this illustration

A moody, painterly dark academia desktop scene featuring a worn oak desk lit by candle and brass lamp glow, paired with inkwells and deep red dried roses. The rich warm palette and negative space make it ideal as a desktop wallpaper or vintage study background.

Prompt: “dark academia desktop wallpaper of a candlelit oak desk with an inkwell, dried roses and a brass lamp, oil painting” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Strongly matches the brief with beautiful atmospheric lighting and painterly detail, with only very minor, unnoticeable rendering inconsistencies.

Also searched as: dark academia wallpaper · candlelit desk · vintage study still life · oil painting desktop background · inkwell and roses scene

Direct file: 2048×1152 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this dark academia desk still life illustration for free, commercially?: Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Dark Academia Desk Still Life” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/dark-academia-desk-still-life-3ec86a50) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?: The original is 2048×1152 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this illustration AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “dark academia desktop wallpaper of a candlelit oak desk with an inkwell, dried roses and a brass lamp, oil painting” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more wallpapers images like this?: Browse the Wallpapers collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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