Colossus Collection (page 8)

The Leshan Giant Buddha Statue
Carved out of a cliff face it is the largest stone Buddha in the world (71 meters) and the largest pre-modern statue in the world. It was carved between 618-907 AD and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Leshan Giant Buddha Statue
Incense sticks burn at the foot of the Giant Buddha. Carved out of a cliff face it is the largest stone Buddha in the world (71 meters) and the largest pre-modern statue in the world

The Leshan Giant Buddha Statue
Carved out of a cliff face it is the largest stone Buddha in the world (71 meters) and the largest pre-modern statue in the world. It was carved between 618-907 AD and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Temple of Luxor, Amenhotep statue, night, Luxor
Temple of Luxor Hypostyle Hall and Amenhotep statue at night, Luxor.Amenhotep, Statue, Sculpture, Colossus, Throne, Pharaoh, King, Colonnade, Temple, Ancient, International Landmark, History

Statues of Ramses II, Ramesseum Temple, Luxor
Headless statues of Ramses II, The Ramesseum Temple, West Bank, Luxor-Thebes, Egypt.Ramses II, , Luxor West Bank, Temple, Carving, Ancient, International Landmark, History, Male Likeness, Pharaoh

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel
The Great Temple at Abu Simbel carved out of the mountain viewed from boat on Lake Nasser view point

Colossus of Ramses II at the Great Temple of Abu Simbel
Colossus of Ramses II on the Great Temple facade at Abu Simbel

Frontal view of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel fronted by four colossi of Ramses II viewed from boat on Lake Nasser

Colossus of Rhodes, lighthouse in the form of a giant marking the entrance of Rhodes harbour by holding a flaming torch in its hand, constructed c292-280 BC. Engraving

Thomas Telford (1757-1834) Scottish civil engineer, born at Westkirk, Langholm. Apprenticed to a stonemason at the age of 14

HMS Colossus, 1st class British battleship. Experimental design with main armament amidships, firing through the superstructure. Limited arc of fire. Illustration by William Frederick Mitchell

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Transport of a Colossus, from a Tomb at El Bersheh. Egypt, Engraving 1879

William Henry Vanderbilt (1821 - 1885), who greatly extended his father Corneliuss railroad interests, standing as a Colossus, puppet - master over the American railroad

Colossus of Rhodes, 17th-century artwork C016 / 8937
Colossus of Rhodes. 17th-century artwork of the monumental statue of the Greek sun god Helios erected in the 3rd century BC on the Greek island of Rhodes

Abu Simbel temple, Egypt, 19th century C017 / 7839
Abu Simbel temple. 19th-century view of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel in its original position on the west bank of the River Nile

Temple of Nefertari dedicated to Hathor. 1271 -1256 BC. EGYPT. Abu Simbel. Entrance to the temple. Colossus depicting Nefertari with the insignia of Goddess Hathor. Egyptian art. New Kingdom

MUяZ i DEGRAIN, Antoni (1841-1924). The Colossus
MUя Z i DEGRAIN, Antoni (1841-1924). The Colossus

Egypt, Abu Simbel, The Greater Temple of Ramses II, Four Colossal statues of King Ramesses II near Lake Nasser during the Sound and Light Show

Egypt, Memphis (aka Menufer). Giant statue called The Colossus of Ramses II

ROME: COLOSSUS OF NERO. Reconstruction of the Colossus of Nero and the Colosseum in ancient Rome. Line engraving, Italian, 1831

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1875. Design for the Statue of Liberty. Line engraving from the French newspaper Le Journal Illustr

COLOSSUS OF RHODES. One of the wonders of the ancient world, the Colossus of Rhodes, a giant bronze statue of Helius that stood at the harbor of Rhodes, erected in the 3rd century B.C

Colossus of Rameses II, Temple of Amun, Karnak, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Deep Sea Scouts on board HMS Theseus, a Colossus-class light fleet aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy. 13 March 1951

Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Egypt
The Colossi of Memnon, representing Amenhotep III, built at the gateway to a mortuary temple at Thebes (now Luxor), Egypt. Early Greek travellers equated them to Memnon, the son of Aurora

Atlantic spotted dolphin, Stenella frontalis, Atlantic Ocean, FL, Florida, USA

Humpback whale, mother and Calf, Megaptera novaeangliae, Silverbanks, Caribbean Sea, Dominican Republic

Valley of the Queens, Colossi of Menon
Valley of the Queens, Colossus of Menon, 2 statues of Amenophis III, 1417 - 1379 BC, orig. gate to Mortuary Temple. Photograph by Lionel Coates

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ITALY Rome Lazio Capitoline Museum Palazzo Dei Conservatore Colossal bronze head of Constantine from the 4th Century

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ITALY Rome Lazio Palazzo Dei Conservatore courtyard part of the Capitoline Museums with a giant marble foot from an ancient colossus statue

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ITALY, Rome, Lazio, Palazzo Dei Conservatore courtyard part of the Capitoline Museums with a giant marble hand with pointing index finger from an ancient 4th Century colossus statue of Emperor

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ITALY Rome Lazio The Capitoline Museum Palazzo dei Conservatori The head of a colossal marble staue of the Roman Emperor Constantine the First with Ionic columns beyond

Hand from Constantine Colossus, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

The Colossi of Memnon, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa

Floodlit colossi of Ramses II (Ramesses the Great), seated statues on facade of temple, Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Floodlit temple facade and colossi of Ramses II (Ramesses the Great), Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Colossi of Memnon, West Bank, Thebes, Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Versailles Protest
Mass meeting at the Iron Hindenburg in Berlin protesting against the crippling terms of the Treaty of Versailles

7 Wonders / Rhodes / Century
A bronze statue of Apollo, 100 feet high, erected at the entrance of the harbour of Rhodes in about 280 BC. An earthquake in 224 BC caused it to fall from its pedestals

7 Wonders / Rhodes / White
A bronze statue of Apollo, 100 feet high, erected at the entrance of the harbour of Rhodes in about 280 BC. An earthquake in 224 BC caused it to fall from its pedestals

7 Wonders / Rhodes / Picart
A bronze statue of Apollo, 100 feet high, erected at the entrance of the harbour of Rhodes in about 280 BC. An earthquake in 224 BC caused it to fall from its pedestals

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"Colossus: A Glimpse into Monumental Marvels of the Past" Step back in time and explore the awe-inspiring world of colossi, colossal structures that have captivated human imagination for centuries. From ancient wonders to modern marvels, these monumental creations continue to leave us in awe. One such remarkable creation is the Mappa Mundi, a medieval map dating back to c. 1290. Crafted on vellum, this intricate artwork showcases various landmarks including the Colossus of Rhodes - an iconic statue that once stood tall as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Speaking of Rhodes, Cecil Rhodes envisioned his own version of a colossus with his ambitious plans for British imperialism. The controversial figure's dream was immortalized in "The Rhodes Colossus, " a 1892 artwork by Edward Linley Sambourne depicting him straddling continents like a giant. Moving forward through history, we encounter another kind aboard HMS Vengeance, a British aircraft carrier known for its imposing presence on the seas. This floating behemoth symbolizes military might and technological advancement. But not all colossi are man-made; some are natural wonders like the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt. Its grandeur stands testament to ancient Egyptian architectural prowess and pays tribute to Pharaoh Hatshepsut's reign. In America's industrial era emerged yet another type - economic giants who dominated entire industries with their monopolistic practices. Joseph Keppler's 1879 anti-trust cartoon portrays William Henry Vanderbilt, Cyrus W. Field, and Jay Gould as "The Modern Colossus (of Rail) Roads, " highlighting their control over railroads and their negative impact on competition. Taking flight into more contemporary times brings us face-to-face with "The Aerial Colossus.