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Bidge Collection (#17)

"Bridges: Connecting Worlds Through Art and Engineering" Bridges have long fascinated artists and engineers alike

Background imageBidge Collection: Clare College and Bridge (photo)

Clare College and Bridge (photo)
725180 Clare College and Bridge (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clare College and Bridge)

Background imageBidge Collection: Queens College, the Bridge (photo)

Queens College, the Bridge (photo)
725173 Queens College, the Bridge (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queens College, the Bridge)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Bridge, Allerford, Nr Porlock (colour litho)

The Bridge, Allerford, Nr Porlock (colour litho)
726585 The Bridge, Allerford, Nr Porlock (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridge, Allerford, Nr Porlock.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBidge Collection: Building the bridge at the Island of Lobau (colour litho)

Building the bridge at the Island of Lobau (colour litho)
725913 Building the bridge at the Island of Lobau (colour litho) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (b.1853) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building the bridge at the Island of Lobau)

Background imageBidge Collection: Londonderry (engraving)

Londonderry (engraving)
725747 Londonderry (engraving) by Baynes, Thomas Mann (1794-1854) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Londonderry, Ireland. Illustration for The Gallery of Engravings (circa 1880)

Background imageBidge Collection: Chelsea New Bridge (colour litho)

Chelsea New Bridge (colour litho)
728656 Chelsea New Bridge (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chelsea New Bridge, designed by P. N)

Background imageBidge Collection: Richmond Bridge on the River Thames (chromolitho)

Richmond Bridge on the River Thames (chromolitho)
734071 Richmond Bridge on the River Thames (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richmond Bridge on the River Thames, 10 and half miles from London Bridge)

Background imageBidge Collection: A Japanese Garden (chromolitho)

A Japanese Garden (chromolitho)
735205 A Japanese Garden (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Japanese Garden)

Background imageBidge Collection: Railway bridge at Mungsten, Germany (chromolitho)

Railway bridge at Mungsten, Germany (chromolitho)
736010 Railway bridge at Mungsten, Germany (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway bridge at Mungsten, Germany)

Background imageBidge Collection: Views of Dresden, Germany (chromolitho)

Views of Dresden, Germany (chromolitho)
6031786 Views of Dresden, Germany (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of Dresden, Germany)

Background imageBidge Collection: Bridge in Animas Canyon, Colorado (b / w photo)

Bridge in Animas Canyon, Colorado (b / w photo)
6018283 Bridge in Animas Canyon, Colorado (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge in Animas Canyon, Colorado)

Background imageBidge Collection: Punch cartoon: Dirty Father Thames (engraving)

Punch cartoon: Dirty Father Thames (engraving)
6034634 Punch cartoon: Dirty Father Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dirty Father Thames)

Background imageBidge Collection: Fulham and Putney from the Surrey shore (engraving)

Fulham and Putney from the Surrey shore (engraving)
583459 Fulham and Putney from the Surrey shore (engraving) by Stark

Background imageBidge Collection: View of the bridge and pagoda from the Canal, St Jamess Park, London (engraving)

View of the bridge and pagoda from the Canal, St Jamess Park, London (engraving)
586759 View of the bridge and pagoda from the Canal, St Jamess Park, London (engraving) by English School

Background imageBidge Collection: Ludgate Hill, the railway bridge about to be erected by the London

Ludgate Hill, the railway bridge about to be erected by the London
560145 Ludgate Hill, the railway bridge about to be erected by the London, Chatham and Dover Railway Company (engraving) by English School

Background imageBidge Collection: Cathedral of Notre Dame, illustration from French Pictures by Samuel Green

Cathedral of Notre Dame, illustration from French Pictures by Samuel Green
LLM438673 Cathedral of Notre Dame, illustration from French Pictures by Samuel Green, published 1878 (digitally enhanced image) by Leitch

Background imageBidge Collection: Ponte Vecchio and the Facade of the Uffizi (b / w photo)

Ponte Vecchio and the Facade of the Uffizi (b / w photo)
ALI237860 Ponte Vecchio and the Facade of the Uffizi (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer; Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Giorgio Vasari built Galleria degli Uffizi; ); Alinari

Background imageBidge Collection: Historical views of Hungary

Historical views of Hungary
6338075 Historical views of Hungary by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Hungary)

Background imageBidge Collection: Trades in Regency Ireland and England: Cork, Dublin and London Docks

Trades in Regency Ireland and England: Cork, Dublin and London Docks
6340324 Trades in Regency Ireland and England: Cork, Dublin and London Docks by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency Ireland and England: Cork, Dublin and London Docks)

Background imageBidge Collection: Gustave Dores Don Quixote

Gustave Dores Don Quixote
6008358 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " How Don Diego Garcia with his single force defended the passage of a bridge against a great army" (engraving) by Dore

Background imageBidge Collection: View of Lima, Peru (engraving)

View of Lima, Peru (engraving)
6001361 View of Lima, Peru (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Lima, Peru)

Background imageBidge Collection: Festival celebrating the artist Peter von Cornelius in the Malkastenpark

Festival celebrating the artist Peter von Cornelius in the Malkastenpark
6001360 Festival celebrating the artist Peter von Cornelius in the Malkastenpark, Dusseldorf, Germany (engraving) by Gause

Background imageBidge Collection: Illustration for Around the World with a Camera (b / w photo)

Illustration for Around the World with a Camera (b / w photo)
6002656 Illustration for Around the World with a Camera (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Crusaders feuds, fight between the French and English at Gizor (litho)

The Crusaders feuds, fight between the French and English at Gizor (litho)
6005043 The Crusaders feuds, fight between the French and English at Gizor (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crusaders feuds)

Background imageBidge Collection: River Wye from the Bridge, Hereford (b / w photo)

River Wye from the Bridge, Hereford (b / w photo)
6008734 River Wye from the Bridge, Hereford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: River Wye from the Bridge, Hereford)

Background imageBidge Collection: Horseman jumping over a bridge (colour litho)

Horseman jumping over a bridge (colour litho)
6031073 Horseman jumping over a bridge (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horseman jumping over a bridge)

Background imageBidge Collection: Worcester, Worcestershire (engraving)

Worcester, Worcestershire (engraving)
6030686 Worcester, Worcestershire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worcester, Worcestershire.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageBidge Collection: Over population (engraving)

Over population (engraving)
5997853 Over population (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Over population)

Background imageBidge Collection: Newcastle upon Tyne from St Marys (photo)

Newcastle upon Tyne from St Marys (photo)
5999825 Newcastle upon Tyne from St Marys (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newcastle upon Tyne from St Mary s)

Background imageBidge Collection: German field artillery crossing a trench via a bridge quickly erected by engineers

German field artillery crossing a trench via a bridge quickly erected by engineers
6000124 German field artillery crossing a trench via a bridge quickly erected by engineers, World War I

Background imageBidge Collection: Countryside scenes (coloured engraving)

Countryside scenes (coloured engraving)
5998861 Countryside scenes (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Countryside scenes)

Background imageBidge Collection: French Army artillery building pontoon bridges (coloured engraving)

French Army artillery building pontoon bridges (coloured engraving)
5998756 French Army artillery building pontoon bridges (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Army artillery building pontoon bridges)

Background imageBidge Collection: Venezia, Ponte della Ferrovia (b / w photo)

Venezia, Ponte della Ferrovia (b / w photo)
6012955 Venezia, Ponte della Ferrovia (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezia, Ponte della Ferrovia)

Background imageBidge Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Bridge over the South Lagoon (b / w photo)

Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Bridge over the South Lagoon (b / w photo)
6012800 Chicago Worlds Fair, 1893: Bridge over the South Lagoon (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge over the South Lagoon)

Background imageBidge Collection: Egypt: View of the English Bridge on the Road to the Pyramids (b / w photo)

Egypt: View of the English Bridge on the Road to the Pyramids (b / w photo)
6009595 Egypt: View of the English Bridge on the Road to the Pyramids (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBidge Collection: Homes and haunts of English Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson (litho)

Homes and haunts of English Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson (litho)
6014315 Homes and haunts of English Poet Laureate Alfred, Lord Tennyson (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homes and haunts of English Poet Laureate Alfred)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Great Western Railway (GWR) (litho)

The Great Western Railway (GWR) (litho)
6014175 The Great Western Railway (GWR) (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Western Railway (GWR)

Background imageBidge Collection: Railway tracks on the bridge across the River Thames from Cannon Street Station

Railway tracks on the bridge across the River Thames from Cannon Street Station
6014767 Railway tracks on the bridge across the River Thames from Cannon Street Station, terminus of the Southern Railway in the City of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBidge Collection: Mars with the zodiac signs of scorpion and belier

Mars with the zodiac signs of scorpion and belier
VEN5028161 Mars with the zodiac signs of scorpion and belier. Downstairs, the battle scenes. Miniature made by Cristoforo de Predis (v. 1440-v. 1486) - in " De Sphaera" d Este. Around 1470

Background imageBidge Collection: Railway Bridges for India (engraving)

Railway Bridges for India (engraving)
1619302 Railway Bridges for India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Bridges for India)

Background imageBidge Collection: Timber Drawbridge carrying the Brighton and Chichester Railway across the River Arun (engraving)

Timber Drawbridge carrying the Brighton and Chichester Railway across the River Arun (engraving)
1617442 Timber Drawbridge carrying the Brighton and Chichester Railway across the River Arun (engraving) by English School

Background imageBidge Collection: Stephensons Iron Tunnel Railway Bridge (engraving)

Stephensons Iron Tunnel Railway Bridge (engraving)
1617346 Stephensons Iron Tunnel Railway Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stephensons Iron Tunnel Railway Bridge)

Background imageBidge Collection: Opening of Putney New Bridge by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving)

Opening of Putney New Bridge by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving)
1623382 Opening of Putney New Bridge by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving) by English School

Background imageBidge Collection: The St Gothard Railway (engraving)

The St Gothard Railway (engraving)
1624033 The St Gothard Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The St Gothard Railway. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 May 1882)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Highest Bridges in Europe, the Old and New Railway Viaducts in the Albula Gorge (b / w photo)

The Highest Bridges in Europe, the Old and New Railway Viaducts in the Albula Gorge (b / w photo)
1629784 The Highest Bridges in Europe, the Old and New Railway Viaducts in the Albula Gorge (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBidge Collection: Mont Cenis Railway Scenery (engraving)

Mont Cenis Railway Scenery (engraving)
1625981 Mont Cenis Railway Scenery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mont Cenis Railway Scenery)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Righi Mountain Railway, Switzerland (engraving)

The Righi Mountain Railway, Switzerland (engraving)
1625932 The Righi Mountain Railway, Switzerland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Righi Mountain Railway, Switzerland)

Background imageBidge Collection: 'The Village Smithy, 'Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving)

"The Village Smithy, "Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving)
1625575 " The Village Smithy, " Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving) by Dodgson

Background imageBidge Collection: Wrought-Iron Lattice-Bridge over the Ebro, Spain (engraving)

Wrought-Iron Lattice-Bridge over the Ebro, Spain (engraving)
1620085 Wrought-Iron Lattice-Bridge over the Ebro, Spain (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wrought-Iron Lattice-Bridge over the Ebro, Spain)

Background imageBidge Collection: Sketches in the Isle of Skye, the Crofters Land League (engraving)

Sketches in the Isle of Skye, the Crofters Land League (engraving)
1622947 Sketches in the Isle of Skye, the Crofters Land League (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Isle of Skye, the Crofters Land League)

Background imageBidge Collection: The War in Asia, the Army of Mustapha Pasha crossing a Bridge of Bullock-Waggons (engraving)

The War in Asia, the Army of Mustapha Pasha crossing a Bridge of Bullock-Waggons (engraving)
1589592 The War in Asia, the Army of Mustapha Pasha crossing a Bridge of Bullock-Waggons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Asia)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Great Storm of Wind on Friday Week (engraving)

The Great Storm of Wind on Friday Week (engraving)
1590701 The Great Storm of Wind on Friday Week (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Storm of Wind on Friday Week)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Forth Bridge (engraving)

The Forth Bridge (engraving)
1596431 The Forth Bridge (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Forth Bridge. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 19 October 1889)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Forth Bridge, Queensferry North Cantilever

The Forth Bridge, Queensferry North Cantilever
1596183 The Forth Bridge, Queensferry North Cantilever, Bottom Member, and Garvie Main Pier (April 1889) (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBidge Collection: Span of a Large Iron Lattice-Bridge to cross the River Jumna, near Delhi (engraving)

Span of a Large Iron Lattice-Bridge to cross the River Jumna, near Delhi (engraving)
1587696 Span of a Large Iron Lattice-Bridge to cross the River Jumna, near Delhi (engraving) by English School

Background imageBidge Collection: Grand Display of Fireworks upon the Suspension-Bridge at Pesth in Honour of the Visit of the Emperor

Grand Display of Fireworks upon the Suspension-Bridge at Pesth in Honour of the Visit of the Emperor
1587564 Grand Display of Fireworks upon the Suspension-Bridge at Pesth in Honour of the Visit of the Emperor and Empress of Austria (engraving) by English School

Background imageBidge Collection: Visit of the Prince of Wales to Lambton Castle, the Seat of the Earl of Durham (engraving)

Visit of the Prince of Wales to Lambton Castle, the Seat of the Earl of Durham (engraving)
1598147 Visit of the Prince of Wales to Lambton Castle, the Seat of the Earl of Durham (engraving) by English School

Background imageBidge Collection: The Indian Frontier Rising (litho)

The Indian Frontier Rising (litho)
1597940 The Indian Frontier Rising (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Frontier Rising. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 October 1897)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Operations in Natal, the Action of 10 April at Sundays River (litho)

The Operations in Natal, the Action of 10 April at Sundays River (litho)
1599654 The Operations in Natal, the Action of 10 April at Sundays River (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Operations in Natal)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Rising in the Swat Valley, India (engraving)

The Rising in the Swat Valley, India (engraving)
1597791 The Rising in the Swat Valley, India (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in the Swat Valley, India)

Background imageBidge Collection: Castle Howard (engraving)

Castle Howard (engraving)
1597376 Castle Howard (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle Howard. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 April 1897)

Background imageBidge Collection: Opening of the First Railway in India (engraving)

Opening of the First Railway in India (engraving)
1601818 Opening of the First Railway in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the First Railway in India)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Revolution in Sicily (engraving)

The Revolution in Sicily (engraving)
1612357 The Revolution in Sicily (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolution in Sicily. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 August 1860)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Serra Viaduct, St Pauls Railroad, Brazil (engraving)

The Serra Viaduct, St Pauls Railroad, Brazil (engraving)
1611436 The Serra Viaduct, St Pauls Railroad, Brazil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Serra Viaduct, St Pauls Railroad, Brazil)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Revolution in Spain, Chateau at Pau

The Revolution in Spain, Chateau at Pau
1611404 The Revolution in Spain, Chateau at Pau, the Residence of the Ex-Queen Isabella of Spain (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolution in Spain)

Background imageBidge Collection: Iron Lattice Girder Bridge at Pernambuco (engraving)

Iron Lattice Girder Bridge at Pernambuco (engraving)
1611282 Iron Lattice Girder Bridge at Pernambuco (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron Lattice Girder Bridge at Pernambuco)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Sitter Viaduct, on the Appenzel Railway (engraving)

The Sitter Viaduct, on the Appenzel Railway (engraving)
1608786 The Sitter Viaduct, on the Appenzel Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sitter Viaduct, on the Appenzel Railway)

Background imageBidge Collection: New Bridge opened at Bonn on 24 December (engraving)

New Bridge opened at Bonn on 24 December (engraving)
1606874 New Bridge opened at Bonn on 24 December (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Bridge opened at Bonn on 24 December)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Burning of the New East River Suspension Bridge

The Burning of the New East River Suspension Bridge
1601293 The Burning of the New East River Suspension Bridge, now in Course of Construction between New York and Brooklyn (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBidge Collection: The Romance of Uganda (engraving)

The Romance of Uganda (engraving)
1604866 The Romance of Uganda (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Romance of Uganda. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 June 1894)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Queens Visit to Italy, Views of Florence (engraving)

The Queens Visit to Italy, Views of Florence (engraving)
1604136 The Queens Visit to Italy, Views of Florence (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to Italy, Views of Florence)

Background imageBidge Collection: In South-West Spain, on the Zafra and Huelva Railway (engraving)

In South-West Spain, on the Zafra and Huelva Railway (engraving)
1626246 In South-West Spain, on the Zafra and Huelva Railway (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: In South-West Spain)

Background imageBidge Collection: Opening of the Forth Bridge (engraving)

Opening of the Forth Bridge (engraving)
1626822 Opening of the Forth Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Forth Bridge)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Prince of Wales driving in the Last Rivet of the Forth Bridge (engraving)

The Prince of Wales driving in the Last Rivet of the Forth Bridge (engraving)
1626821 The Prince of Wales driving in the Last Rivet of the Forth Bridge (engraving) by Forestier

Background imageBidge Collection: Railway from Calcutta to Delhi (engraving)

Railway from Calcutta to Delhi (engraving)
1625695 Railway from Calcutta to Delhi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway from Calcutta to Delhi)

Background imageBidge Collection: Bridge over the Russein-Tobel (engraving)

Bridge over the Russein-Tobel (engraving)
5223607 Bridge over the Russein-Tobel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge over the Russein-Tobel)

Background imageBidge Collection: Balcony from Ponte dell Olio (colour litho)

Balcony from Ponte dell Olio (colour litho)
5203474 Balcony from Ponte dell Olio (colour litho) by Haddon, A. Trevor (1864-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balcony from Ponte dell Olio)

Background imageBidge Collection: Rochester Castle, from the Bridge (engraving)

Rochester Castle, from the Bridge (engraving)
5201836 Rochester Castle, from the Bridge (engraving) by Westall, William (1781-1850) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rochester Castle, from the Bridge)

Background imageBidge Collection: Boston, and Bunker Hill (from the East) (engraving)

Boston, and Bunker Hill (from the East) (engraving)
5236164 Boston, and Bunker Hill (from the East) (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boston, and Bunker Hill (from the East)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Bridge of Salamanca (engraving)

The Bridge of Salamanca (engraving)
5233433 The Bridge of Salamanca (engraving) by Fenn, Harry (1838/45-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridge of Salamanca.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageBidge Collection: Simla, near Belaspoor (engraving)

Simla, near Belaspoor (engraving)
818759 Simla, near Belaspoor (engraving) by Roberts, David (1796-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Simla, near Belaspoor, a favourite resort for invalids of the British Army)

Background imageBidge Collection: Grass Rope Bridge (engraving)

Grass Rope Bridge (engraving)
818745 Grass Rope Bridge (engraving) by Cox, David (1783-1859) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grass Rope Bridge at Teree, Gurwall.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageBidge Collection: The Bridge, Coombe Bissett, near Salisbury (colour litho)

The Bridge, Coombe Bissett, near Salisbury (colour litho)
968339 The Bridge, Coombe Bissett, near Salisbury (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bridge, Coombe Bissett, near Salisbury)

Background imageBidge Collection: Swing-bridge constructed of Osiers between Urubamba and Ollantay-Tampu (engraving)

Swing-bridge constructed of Osiers between Urubamba and Ollantay-Tampu (engraving)
968060 Swing-bridge constructed of Osiers between Urubamba and Ollantay-Tampu (engraving) by Riou



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"Bridges: Connecting Worlds Through Art and Engineering" Bridges have long fascinated artists and engineers alike, serving as both functional structures and sources of artistic inspiration. From the iconic Forth Bridge to the charming Walton Bridge in Surrey, these architectural marvels have captured the imagination of generations. In Arundel, a vibrant colour lithograph depicts a picturesque bridge that stands proudly amidst its surroundings. The game of bridge takes on a whole new meaning in another colourful lithograph titled "Last Player, " showcasing the intensity and camaraderie shared by players. Glasgow's Broomielaw Bridge comes to life through an intricate lithograph, highlighting its grandeur against the cityscape backdrop. Meanwhile, an engraving offers us a timeless view of this bustling Scottish city from atop Walton Bridge. The Forth Bridge enchants with its majestic presence in yet another detailed engraving. Its sturdy structure symbolizes human ingenuity at its finest, spanning vast distances to connect communities. Artistic interpretations take center stage with Waterloo Bridge's foggy ambiance portrayed skillfully on canvas. Monet's Water Lily Pond captures nature's harmony through delicate brushstrokes while Charing-Cross Bridge immerses us in London's urban charm during early 20th century. Beyond bridges' visual allure lies their historical significance. An engraving showcases tea cultivation in Assam, shedding light on cultural practices intertwined with trade routes. A black-and-white photograph advertises Layton Brothers Restaurant near Windsor; it serves as a reminder that bridges not only physically connect places but also foster social connections. Even during times of conflict like World War II, bridges remain prominent subjects for artists who capture unidentified aircraft soaring over Montrose in oil on canvas - reminding us that even amidst chaos, bridges continue to serve as symbols of hope and resilience. Lastly, we glimpse into history through a postcard depicting Pont Colbert - Dieppe's great bridge at the turn of the 20th century.

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