Falling Down Collection

Old cottages, Otford, Kent. 1935

derelict houses in Manchester UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630. Creator: Christoph Maurer
Christ Tells His Disciples of the Last Judgment, published 1630

Keelung, Taiwan old ruins of a shipyard on the water

Bungee jumping from Harbor Bridge, Auckland, New Zealand

Jehu orders Queen Jezebel to be thrown from the palace windows, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665385 Jehu orders Queen Jezebel to be thrown from the palace windows, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

The Walls of Jericho Fall Down (Josh. 5:16, 6:1-10, 13-19), Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665367 The Walls of Jericho Fall Down (Josh. 5:16, 6:1-10, 13-19), Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: The Walls of Jericho Fall Down (Josh)

Ruins of Rome, 1780s (embroidery on printed canvas)
695543 Ruins of Rome, 1780s (embroidery on printed canvas) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

A Midnight Modern Conversation, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451178 A Midnight Modern Conversation, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Funerary stele of Dexileos (d. 394 BC) depicting him on his horse about to strike at
XIR194179 Funerary stele of Dexileos (d.394 BC) depicting him on his horse about to strike at the enemy (marble) (b/w photo) by Greek School, (4th century BC); 175x135 cm; Kerameikos, Athens

The Exhibition Starecase (pen & ink with wash on paper)
UCL284480 The Exhibition Starecase (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; (add.info.: Staircase at Somerset House, London)

The French Armoured Cavalrymen charging at the battle of Sedan on the 1st September 1870
CHT163736 The French Armoured Cavalrymen charging at the battle of Sedan on the 1st September 1870 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Koch, Georg (1857-1926); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Children playing leap-frog in the street, New Year Card (chromolitho)
730799 Children playing leap-frog in the street, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing leap-frog in the street)

The golden age, or, How to restore public credit (litho)
AQS332044 The golden age, or, How to restore public credit (litho) by American School, (19th century); 29.5x24.9 cm; American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; eCourtesy

The accident at Chesnay, illustration from Le Petit Journal
STC415976 The accident at Chesnay, illustration from Le Petit Journal: Supplement illustre, 1898 (colour litho) by French School

A War-torn Village (oil on canvas)
EDI187975 A War-torn Village (oil on canvas) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Lobster traps and a ramshackle house in South Thomaston, Maine

A Midnight Modern Conversation, from The Works of William Hogarth, published 1833
KW281835 A Midnight Modern Conversation, from The Works of William Hogarth, published 1833 (litho) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Bathed in early morning sunlight with a full moon still evident in the sky, the ruins of the Lion Temple, dedicated to the Lion God Apademak

A child taken away by a wave, Saint-Malo, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR661396 A child taken away by a wave, Saint-Malo, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 1st March 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Ruined House, c. 1807-10 (oil on millboard mounted on panel)
XYC165936 Ruined House, c.1807-10 (oil on millboard mounted on panel) by Cotman, John Sell (1782-1842); 40.9x34.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

A Midnight Modern Conversation, c. 1732 (oil on canvas)
XYC123198 A Midnight Modern Conversation, c.1732 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 76.2x163.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Quayside or river bank warning sign, Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom

Derelict prairie barn, Canada
Derelict prairie barn. Prairies are large temperate grassy plains, found in Argentina, Russia and North America. Photographed on the prairies of Alberta, Canada

Global warming, composite image
Global warming. Composite image of a house destroyed by the sea as a result of rising water levels. Rising sea levels are one result of global warming

A derelict house in Manchester UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Views of the dilapidates former cannery site at Butedale along the inside passage in British Columbia, Canada
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

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"Falling Down: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into the derelict houses of Manchester, UK, where echoes of a forgotten past resonate. These crumbling structures bear witness to the rise and fall of dreams, reminding us that even the mightiest can stumble. In an ancient tale from biblical times, Jehu orders Queen Jezebel to be thrown from the palace windows. The haunting illustration from the Dore Bible (1866) captures this momentous descent, serving as a reminder that power can crumble in an instant. The Walls of Jericho Fall Down (Josh. 5:16, 6:1-10, 13-19), as depicted in another striking image from the Dore Bible (1866). This biblical event teaches us that even seemingly impenetrable barriers can collapse under determination and faith. From high above Auckland's Harbor Bridge in New Zealand, adrenaline junkies experience a thrilling freefall while bungee jumping, and is a testament to human courage and our desire to conquer gravity itself. Travel back in time to Rome's ruins during the 1780s. Embroidered on printed canvas, these remnants tell tales of grandeur turned into dust – a poignant reminder that all empires eventually crumble. Hogarth's iconic illustration "A Midnight Modern Conversation" depicts revelers succumbing to their vices amidst societal decay. It serves as a cautionary tale about moral decline leading individuals down dark paths. Dexileos' funerary stele portrays him on his horse ready for battle but forever frozen before delivering his strike. This ancient artifact reminds us that even heroes may fall before achieving victory. "The Exhibition Staircase, " captured with pen & ink by an unknown artist, invites contemplation about life's ups and downs within society's ever-changing landscape. Witness French Armoured Cavalrymen charging at Sedan during the Battle of September 1st, 1870.