Birds Eye View Collection (#57)

Map of Antwerp, 1598 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF105845 Map of Antwerp, 1598 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dutch School, (16th century); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Map of Antwerp (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF105844 Map of Antwerp (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

View of the Town of Liege, after a 16th century engraving (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF105843 View of the Town of Liege, after a 16th century engraving (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Temple of the Entente Cordiale : The Wonderful Franco-British Exhibition
XJF105816 The Temple of the Entente Cordiale : The Wonderful Franco-British Exhibition at Shepherds Bush, from The Illustrated London News, 16th May 1908 (litho) (b/w photo) by Prior

In a Cafe, 1905 (oil on canvas)
BAL165743 In a Cafe, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Maurer, Alfred Henry (1868-1932); 90x79.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; American, out of copyright

Henri IV (1553-1610) entering Dijon, after his victory at Fontaine-Francaise over Spanish
XIR164702 Henri IV (1553-1610) entering Dijon, after his victory at Fontaine-Francaise over Spanish, 5th June 1595 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

IUK T. 5964 View of Istanbul (gouache on paper)
XYL161187 IUK T.5964 View of Istanbul (gouache on paper) by Al-Silahi, Nasuh (Matraki) (16th Century); Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul

Map illustrating La Rochelle occupied by the Huguenots (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR158889 Map illustrating La Rochelle occupied by the Huguenots (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lafreri, Antonio (1512-77); 30x47 cm; Bibliotheque Municipale, La Rochelle

The North Prospect of Hampton Court, c. 1699 (oil on canvas)
XYC139608 The North Prospect of Hampton Court, c.1699 (oil on canvas) by Knyff, Leonard (1650-1721); 148.5x214.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Dutch, out of copyright

South Prospect of Hampton Court, Herefordshire, c. 1705 (oil on canvas)
XYC139606 South Prospect of Hampton Court, Herefordshire, c.1705 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, John (fl.c.1700-22); 207.6x238.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Mary with Child and angels with reliquary in sky above the church of Notre-Dame in Wavre, Boetius Adamsz. Bolswert, unknown, 1590 - 1633

View of Washington, pub. by E. Sachse & Co. 1852 (colour litho)
BAL124587 View of Washington, pub. by E. Sachse & Co. 1852 (colour litho) by Sachse, Edward (1804-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: imaginary view)

Denham Place, Buckinghamshire, c. 1695 (oil on canvas)
XYC123113 Denham Place, Buckinghamshire, c.1695 (oil on canvas) by English School, (17th century); 101.6x126.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

View of Slot Zeist with gardens, view toward Bunnik, on the horizon a tower at Amersfoort, The Netherlands, print maker: Daniel Stopendaal, Dating 1682 - 1726

Memorial Garden, Estate Heemstede in a nutshell, Entrance estate Heemstede, Orangerie, Isaac de Moucheron, 1706 - 1719

Covered path given to the input / View of the park / Duck pond / Large pond, Isaac de Moucheron, 1706 - 1719

Frankfurt am Main, 1628 (engraving)
XOS1129014 Frankfurt am Main, 1628 (engraving) by Merian, Matthaus, the Elder (1593-1650); Private Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

General View of John Brimsmead & Sons Pianoforte works, Grafton Road, Kentish Town
XJF1127523 General View of John Brimsmead & Sons Pianoforte works, Grafton Road, Kentish Town, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Pier, Hastings, c. 1930 (b / w photo)
XJF1127300 The Pier, Hastings, c.1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Glorious Knights Jousting Tournament at the Place Royale to celebrate the Marriage
XIR104882 The Glorious Knights Jousting Tournament at the Place Royale to celebrate the Marriage of Louis XIII (1601-43) to Anne of Austria (1601-66) 5th

Birds eye view of Mt. Vernon the home of Washington;G. & F. Bill (Firm), ;c1859
Birds eye view of Mt. Vernon the home of Washington; G. & F. Bill (Firm), ; c1859.; 1 print : lithograph, hand-colored; 34.3 x 40 cm (sheet)

Scenic views of Kauais interior rain forests from above

BROOKLYN BRIDGE, c1910. Birds eye view of New York City with people crossing the Brooklyn Bridge in the foreground, New York. Photograph, c1910

NEW YORK: MORNINGSIDE. View of Morningside Park in Harlem, New York City. Engraving, American, c1898

SAN FRANCISCO: GRAND ARMY. Parade of the Grand Army of the Republic in San Francisco, California, August 3, 1886. Contemporary American engraving

PHILADELPHIA, 1850. Birds eye view of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lithograph from a drawing by J. Bachmann, 1850

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, 1857. View from Gambles Hill of the James River, the Kanawha Canal, and the industrial area. The building on the extreme right is probably the Tredegar Iron Works

BOSTON: KINGs CHAPEL. Kings Chapel in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph, c1895

PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION. Panoramic view of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, California. Photograph, 1915

PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION. Panoramic view of the grounds of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, California. Photograph, c1914

LOS ANGELES, c1888. Bird s-eye view of Los Angeles, California. Lithograph, c1888

NEW YORK: EAST RIVER, 1837. New York from Brooklyn Heights. Aquatint by J. W. Hill
NEW YORK: EAST RIVER, 1837. New York from Brooklyn Heights. Aquatint by J.W. Hill, 1837

SEWING MACHINE FACTORY. Wheeler and Wilson sewing machine factory in Connecticut. Engraving, American, 1863

ALASKA: KETCHIKAN, c1900. Cannery tenders in the winter quarters at Ketchikan, Alaska. Stereograph, c1900

OHIO: FORT HARMAR, 1785. Fort Harmar, at the mouth of the Muskingum River in Ohio, built in 1785. Engraving, American, 1885

MASSACHUSETTS: SPRINGFIELD. Views of Springfield, Massachusetts, including the post office, courthouse, court square, library, train station, and forest park. Illustration, American, 1890

NORTH CAROLINA: CANTON. The Champion Fibre Company at Canton, North Carolina. Postcard, 1921

ARKANSAS: HOT SPRINGS. The Grand Central Hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Line engraving, American, 1878

CIVIL WAR: FREDERICKSBURG. View of the Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, 13 December 1862. Wood engraving, American, mid or late 19th century

MAINE: PORTLAND, c1875. View of Portland, Maine. Stereograph, c1875

MONTANA: SUN RIVER, c1885. Mule-drawn wagons on the streets of Sun River, Montana. Gouache drawing by an unknown American artist, c1885

ILLINOIS: EVANSTON, 1889. Parade forming for the first picnic of the Evanston Business Mens Association at Fountain Square on Davis Street, Evanston, Illinois. Photograph, 1889

PENNSYLVANIA: DONORA, 1901. Aerial view of Donora, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Lithograph from a drawing by T.M. Fowler, 1901

ALASKA: NOME, 1900. The tent city of Nome, Alaska, on the coast of the Bering Sea. Photograph, 1900

FLORIDA: KEY WEST, c1912. Panoramic photograph of Key West Florida, from City Hall. Photograph, c1912

FLORIDA: KEY WEST. View of Key West, Florida. Lithograph, late 19th century

INDIAN TERRITORY. Bird s-eye view of rural buildings along a creek in Indian Territory in the western United States. Photographed between 1890 and 1910

NEW HAMPSHIRE: HOTEL. View of the Profile House hotel and Echo Lake from Eagle Cliff in Franconia Notch, White Mountains, New Hampshire. Photogrpah, c1900

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"Bird's Eye View: A Glimpse into History and Beyond" From the intricate map of 17th century Venice by Guiseppe Heintz to the satellite image capturing Scotland's breathtaking landscapes, the concept of a bird's eye view has fascinated us for centuries. It allows us to transcend time and space, offering unique perspectives on our world. Intriguingly, an engraving depicting the sinking of the Mary Rose during the Battle of Solent in 1545 takes us back to a dramatic moment in history. The detailed woodcut of Venice from 1500 transports us to its enchanting canals and architectural wonders. Moving forward through time, we witness Birmingham as it might have appeared in 1730 with a conjectural picture map. Lea Hall Colliery and Rugeley Power Station in Staffordshire give us insight into industrial progress in 1963. Venturing beyond Europe, we find ourselves captivated by late 19th-century photographs showcasing Montevideo's Plaza de Constitucion—a glimpse into Uruguay's rich heritage. Meanwhile, Porton Down’s aerial photograph reveals a scientific hub nestled amidst picturesque English countryside. The engravings portraying General views of Birmingham and Hertford Castle take us on visual journeys through England’s past—each stroke preserving historical moments forever etched within their lines. These diverse snapshots remind us that a bird’s eye view is not merely about physical elevation; it grants access to hidden stories and forgotten narratives. It invites contemplation on how our world has evolved over time while igniting curiosity about what lies ahead. So let your imagination soar as you explore these captivating glimpses from above—where maps become portals to different eras, where photographs capture fleeting moments frozen in time—and embrace the beauty found when we rise above everyday perspectives.