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City Overview Collection (page 9)

A captivating journey through time and space, these engravings and paintings offer a mesmerizing city overview

Background imageCity Overview Collection: The yacht Isabel off the coast of Deptford (England). Oil painting, 1820

The yacht Isabel off the coast of Deptford (England). Oil painting, 1820, by George Chambers (1803-1840)
MMM5465218 The yacht Isabel off the coast of Deptford (England). Oil painting, 1820, by George Chambers (1803-1840). by Chambers, George the Elder (1803-40); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCity Overview Collection: An algerian anchored in a port in Barbary (name given to the coast of North Africa)

An algerian anchored in a port in Barbary (name given to the coast of North Africa)
MMM5459427 An algerian anchored in a port in Barbary (name given to the coast of North Africa, from the 16th to the 19th century by Europeans). Oil painting, by Andries van Eertvelt (1590-1652)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: The old port of Toulon (France) seen from the painting studio

The old port of Toulon (France) seen from the painting studio, from the collection of ports of France designed for
MMM5480672 The old port of Toulon (France) seen from the painting studio, from the collection of ports of France designed for the king in 1776

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Gruenberg in Hesse, Germany, view around 1900-1910, digital reproduction of a historical postcard

Gruenberg in Hesse, Germany, view around 1900-1910, digital reproduction of a historical postcard, public domain
7281680 Gruenberg in Hesse, Germany, view around 1900-1910, digital reproduction of a historical postcard, public domain; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gruenberg in Hesse, Germany)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Gross Opitz, Grossopitz, Saxon Switzerland, Saxony, Germany, view around 1900-1910

Gross Opitz, Grossopitz, Saxon Switzerland, Saxony, Germany, view around 1900-1910
7281664 Gross Opitz, Grossopitz, Saxon Switzerland, Saxony, Germany, view around 1900-1910; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gross Opitz, Grossopitz, Saxon Switzerland, Saxony, Germany)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Queen Luise Garden in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, view circa 1910

Queen Luise Garden in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, view circa 1910, digital reproduction of a historical postcard
7281649 Queen Luise Garden in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, view circa 1910, digital reproduction of a historical postcard; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Luise Garden in Magdeburg)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Emperor Otto Monument in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, view circa 1910

Emperor Otto Monument in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, view circa 1910
7281644 Emperor Otto Monument in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, view circa 1910; Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Otto Monument in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, view circa 1910)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: The basilica church of San Michele in Foro, Lucca, 12th to 14th century

The basilica church of San Michele in Foro, Lucca, 12th to 14th century
7264954 The basilica church of San Michele in Foro, Lucca, 12th to 14th century; San Michele in Foro, Lucca, Italy; (add.info.: The basilica church of San Michele in Foro)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: The basilica church of San Michele in Foro, Lucca, 12th to 14th century

The basilica church of San Michele in Foro, Lucca, 12th to 14th century
7264944 The basilica church of San Michele in Foro, Lucca, 12th to 14th century; San Michele in Foro, Lucca, Italy; (add.info.: The facade of the basilica church of San Michele in Foro)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Piazza and church of San Pier Maggiore, Florence, 18th century

Piazza and church of San Pier Maggiore, Florence, 18th century
7177127 Piazza and church of San Pier Maggiore, Florence, 18th century; Private Collection; (add.info.: Piazza San Pier Maggiore and the church of San Pier Maggiore, Florence, Tuscany, Italy)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Grossenhain, Saxony, Germany, view around 1900-1910, digital reproduction of a historical

Grossenhain, Saxony, Germany, view around 1900-1910, digital reproduction of a historical postcard, public domain
7281659 Grossenhain, Saxony, Germany, view around 1900-1910, digital reproduction of a historical postcard, public domain; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grossenhain, Saxony, Germany)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: View of Grossenhain, Grossenhain, Saxony, Germany, view around 1900-1910

View of Grossenhain, Grossenhain, Saxony, Germany, view around 1900-1910, digital reproduction of a historical postcard
7281658 View of Grossenhain, Grossenhain, Saxony, Germany, view around 1900-1910, digital reproduction of a historical postcard; Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Grossenhain, Grossenhain)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Church square with Kaiser Wilhelm monument, Grossenhain, Saxony, Germany, view around 1900-1910

Church square with Kaiser Wilhelm monument, Grossenhain, Saxony, Germany, view around 1900-1910
7281657 Church square with Kaiser Wilhelm monument, Grossenhain, Saxony, Germany, view around 1900-1910; Private Collection; (add.info.: Church square with Kaiser Wilhelm monument, Grossenhain)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Lychen, view through the Templiner Tor, district of Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg, Germany

Lychen, view through the Templiner Tor, district of Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg, Germany
7280194 Lychen, view through the Templiner Tor, district of Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg, Germany; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lychen, view through the Templiner Tor)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Lychen, Strandpromenade, district of Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg, Germany

Lychen, Strandpromenade, district of Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg, Germany
7280193 Lychen, Strandpromenade, district of Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg, Germany; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lychen, Strandpromenade)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Lychen, Stargardter Tor, district of Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg, Germany

Lychen, Stargardter Tor, district of Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg, Germany
7280192 Lychen, Stargardter Tor, district of Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg, Germany; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lychen, Stargardter Tor)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Luftkurort Lychen, Anischt von Lienofen, Landkreis Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg, Germany

Luftkurort Lychen, Anischt von Lienofen, Landkreis Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg, Germany
7280191 Luftkurort Lychen, Anischt von Lienofen, Landkreis Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg, Germany; Private Collection; (add.info.: Luftkurort Lychen, Anischt von Lienofen)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Am Oberpfuhl in Lychen, district of Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg, Germany

Am Oberpfuhl in Lychen, district of Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg, Germany
7280183 Am Oberpfuhl in Lychen, district of Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg, Germany; Private Collection; (add.info.: Am Oberpfuhl in Lychen, district of Uckermark in the north of Brandenburg)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Town hall of Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, view from around 1910

Town hall of Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, view from around 1910
7280167 Town hall of Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, view from around 1910; Private Collection; (add.info.: Town hall of Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, view from around 1910)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Houses and water tower at the Jlmenau in Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, view around 1910

Houses and water tower at the Jlmenau in Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, view around 1910
7280161 Houses and water tower at the Jlmenau in Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, view around 1910; Private Collection; (add.info.: Houses and water tower at the Jlmenau in Lueneburg, Lower Saxony)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Heinrich Heine House in Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, view from around 1910

Heinrich Heine House in Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, view from around 1910
7280159 Heinrich Heine House in Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, view from around 1910; Private Collection; (add.info.: Heinrich Heine House in Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Air health resort Lychen u. M. Fuerstenberger Strasse

Air health resort Lychen u. M. Fuerstenberger Strasse
7280152 Air health resort Lychen u. M. Fuerstenberger Strasse; Private Collection; (add.info.: Air health resort Lychen u. M)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Luene Monastery in Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, view from around 1910

Luene Monastery in Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, view from around 1910
7280149 Luene Monastery in Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, view from around 1910; Private Collection; (add.info.: Luene Monastery in Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, view from around 1910)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Victorious tribal Daout warriors, Somalia, Africa. 1885 (engraving)

Victorious tribal Daout warriors, Somalia, Africa. 1885 (engraving)
6947910 Victorious tribal Daout warriors, Somalia, Africa. 1885 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Somali warriors parading in Mogadishu.Somalia. Design by Y)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Lisbon, Portugal, Torre de Belem (photo)

Lisbon, Portugal, Torre de Belem (photo)
6436294 Lisbon, Portugal, Torre de Belem (photo); Torre de Belem, Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: Lisbon, Portugal. The 16th century Torre de Belem or Belem tower)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Almourol castle, Portugal (photo)

Almourol castle, Portugal (photo)
6436259 Almourol castle, Portugal (photo); (add.info.: Castelo de Almourol or Almourol Castle, Portugal. This 12th century Templar castle stands on a small island in the middle of the Tagus river)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Lisbon, Portugal, Torre de Belem (photo)

Lisbon, Portugal, Torre de Belem (photo)
6436252 Lisbon, Portugal, Torre de Belem (photo); Torre de Belem, Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: Lisbon, Portugal. The 16th century Torre de Belem or Belem tower)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Almourol castle, Portugal (photo)

Almourol castle, Portugal (photo)
6436202 Almourol castle, Portugal (photo); (add.info.: Castelo de Almourol or Almourol Castle, Portugal. This 12th century Templar castle stands on a small island in the middle of the Tagus river)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: The Royal Observatory looking downhill, 1872 (watercolour)

The Royal Observatory looking downhill, 1872 (watercolour)
7340803 The Royal Observatory looking downhill, 1872 (watercolour) by Airy, Christabel (1842-1917); 46x69 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Photograph of passenger liner Ormuz (1886) in Sydney, c.1886-1900 (photo)

Photograph of passenger liner Ormuz (1886) in Sydney, c.1886-1900 (photo)
7340139 Photograph of passenger liner Ormuz (1886) in Sydney, c.1886-1900 (photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 20.3x15.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Preparatory work for the Federation Day on the Champs de Mars, early 20th century (illustration)

Preparatory work for the Federation Day on the Champs de Mars, early 20th century (illustration)
7418362 Preparatory work for the Federation Day on the Champs de Mars, early 20th century (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparatory work for the Federation Day (July 14)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint)

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342602 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Greenwich [Greenwich Hospital], 18th century (etching)

Greenwich [Greenwich Hospital], 18th century (etching)
7341616 Greenwich [Greenwich Hospital], 18th century (etching) by Owen, Samuel (1768-1857) (after); 15.5x24.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCity Overview Collection: A view of the Observatory in Greenwich Park...[and] A view of Deptford

A view of the Observatory in Greenwich Park...[and] A view of Deptford and London taken from Flamsteed Hill in
7341615 A view of the Observatory in Greenwich Park...[and] A view of Deptford and London taken from Flamsteed Hill in Greenwich Park, c.1750 (engraving) by British School

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Deptford, c.1812 (etching)

Deptford, c.1812 (etching)
7341609 Deptford, c.1812 (etching) by Owen, Samuel (1768-1857) (after); 15.5x24.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Memphis, Tennessee, USA, 19th century. (print)

Memphis, Tennessee, USA, 19th century. (print)
7419926 Memphis, Tennessee, USA, 19th century. (print); (add.info.: Mid-19th century view of Memphis, Tennessee, USA from the Mississippi river in the mid-19th century)

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Greenwich from Observatory Hill, c.1850 (watercolour)

Greenwich from Observatory Hill, c.1850 (watercolour)
7342006 Greenwich from Observatory Hill, c.1850 (watercolour) by Campion, George Bryant (1796-1870); 15.7x23.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCity Overview Collection: View of a coastal city with tree and figures in the foreground, 1857 (watercolour)

View of a coastal city with tree and figures in the foreground, 1857 (watercolour)
7341873 View of a coastal city with tree and figures in the foreground, 1857 (watercolour) by Edgell, Harry Edmond (1809-76); 24x35.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Fort Gwalior, India, c.1910 (print)

Fort Gwalior, India, c.1910 (print)
7293119 Fort Gwalior, India, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. India. Gate of the fortress Fort Gwalior. Illustration, India, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Mumbai's harbour, c.1900 (b/w photo)

Mumbai's harbour, c.1900 (b/w photo)
7293114 Mumbai's harbour, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. India. Prince's dock in Mumbai harbour. Photo, India, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Street in Tunis, c.1900 (b/w photo)

Street in Tunis, c.1900 (b/w photo)
7293069 Street in Tunis, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. Tunisia. El Halfaouine Street in Tunis. Photo, Tunisia, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Veracruz, Mexico, c.1910 (print)

Veracruz, Mexico, c.1910 (print)
7292880 Veracruz, Mexico, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Mexico. Calle de Vicario in Veracruz. Postcard, Mexico, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Brooklyn subway, New York, c.1910 (print)

Brooklyn subway, New York, c.1910 (print)
7293276 Brooklyn subway, New York, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Transport. Brooklyn subway, in New York, USA. Postcard, USA, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Beirut, Lebanon, c.1900 (postcard)

Beirut, Lebanon, c.1900 (postcard)
7293142 Beirut, Lebanon, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Geography. Lebanon. View of Beirut in the 19th cent. Illustration, Germany, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageCity Overview Collection: YMCA, New York, c.1910 (photo)

YMCA, New York, c.1910 (photo)
7293132 YMCA, New York, c.1910 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. USA. Building of the naval branch of the YMCA on Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York. Photo, USA, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageCity Overview Collection: City Investing building, New York, c.1910 (photo)

City Investing building, New York, c.1910 (photo)
7293129 City Investing building, New York, c.1910 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. USA. City Investing Building, New York. Photo, USA, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Greenwich from Blackwall Reach, c.1830-40 (oil on canvas)

Greenwich from Blackwall Reach, c.1830-40 (oil on canvas)
7337801 Greenwich from Blackwall Reach, c.1830-40 (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 55.9x77.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCity Overview Collection: Reconquista: siege of Seville by Ferdinand III of Castile in 1248

Reconquista: siege of Seville by Ferdinand III of Castile in 1248, from "El Fernando o Sevilla restaurada" by
AIS5377945 Reconquista: siege of Seville by Ferdinand III of Castile in 1248, from "El Fernando o Sevilla restaurada" by Juan Antonio de Vera y Figueroa, 1632 (engraving); © Iberfoto



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A captivating journey through time and space, these engravings and paintings offer a mesmerizing city overview. From the bustling streets of Newcastle-on-Tyne to the historic charm of York in 1738, each image transports us to a different era. St. Clement Danes Church stands tall on Strand, its timeless beauty captured in an enchanting 1817 engraving. As we delve further into history, "Alone in London" depicts a melancholic scene from c. 1894, evoking emotions that transcend time. Artistic masterpieces also grace this collection; "Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences, " painted in 1605, portrays knowledge triumphing over ignorance with breathtaking detail. San Samuele in Venice showcases delicate watercolors that bring this iconic location to life while "Old Houses at Clapham Common" offers a glimpse into London's past through lithography. Traveling across continents, our eyes are drawn to Berlin's architectural wonders as seen from above in an intricate engraving titled "Birds-Eye View of Berlin. " The picturesque town and harbor of Dunedin captivate us with their natural beauty in another stunning engraving. London's foggy ambiance takes center stage as Waterloo Bridge is beautifully depicted amidst misty hues in a remarkable oil painting from 1903. Equally captivating is Charing-Cross Bridge portrayed during the early 20th century – both artworks capturing the essence of London's ever-changing atmosphere. Lastly, we find ourselves transported to Quito through an intricately detailed engraving taken just before a devastating earthquake struck. This view from the Convent of San Juan serves as a poignant reminder of both nature's power and human resilience. These diverse artworks provide not only glimpses into various cities but also windows into different periods throughout history – showcasing how art can immortalize moments for generations to come.