Foreground Collection

RIVERA, Diego. Man, Controller of
RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Man, Controller of the Universe. 1934. Right detail. Mexican Mural Painting. Fresco. MEXICO. FEDERAL DISTRICT. Mexico City. Fine Arts Palace

Greenway House, Devon, 1946
Photograph showing Greenway House in Devon, which was the home of Agatha Christie and Max Mallowan in 1946. The couple can be seen (just) in the foreground of this image

SPINOZA, Benedict de (1632-1677). Portrait of Baruch Spinoza. Oil on canvas. Private Collection

Hastings View
A general view of Hastings, Sussex, with the Old Town in the foreground. Date: 1953

Brighton Seafront 1950S
The seafront and promenade, Brighton, Sussex, with the childrens paddling pool in the foreground

Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim - a view of the town in the background and the Bridge and river in the foreground. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Leitrim; Carrick-on-Shannon)

Portglenone on the Bann, Co. Derry - a street scene with a motor car and children in the foreground and horse vehicles in the distance. There are some shop fronts and thatched buildings

Port Muck, and Muck Island Islandmagee, Co. Antrim - a view looking down on the harbour and beached boats and thatched buildings

The British Second Army in Valkenswaard, Holland; Second Wor
Photograph showing advance units of the British Second Army in the Dutch village of Valkenswaard, September 1944. This was the first settlement in Holland to be liberated

St Lawrences Gate, Drogheda, from S. - a view from the other side of the street of the stone gate tower, there are people in the foreground. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Louth: Drogheda)

Arcadia and Ladies Bathing Place, Portrush - Elevated view with Arcadia Caf頯 n the right, a lot of people and the photographer in the foreground

Peninsular War, with riflemen of 95th Reg
An action during the Peninsular War, with riflemen of 95th (Rifle) Regiment acting as snipers, 1810 (c).Watercolour attributed to Denis Dighton

Departure of the Emigrant Ship Lizzie Webber, 1852
Engraving showing the two-masted emigrant ship, Lizzie Webber, leaving Sunderland for Australia, 1852. This was the first emigrant ship to make that passage

The Zulu war. Lord Chelmsfords retreat from Isandhlwana the
Lord Chelmsford surveying the damage after the Battle of Isandlwana. The battlefield strewn with corpses is in the foreground, Isandhlawana Hill is in the distance, as are the Zulu impi (warriors)

The Arrival of the First Thor Ballistic Missile to RAF Bom
Photograph of the delivery of first Thor Ballistic Missile to an RAF Base in Norfolk, 19th September 1958. Sixty-five feet long

Consett Ironworks
Consett Iron Works, county Durham - a spectacular sight at night. Note the railway for transporting the coal in the foreground

Rams Island from Sandy Bay, Lough Neagh - a view out to the island in the distance, in the foreground a boat with a lot of people onboard and on the shore a girl and child in arms

Newport, Co. Mayo - a view of the town with bridges and river in the foreground, on a hill can be seen a church. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Mayo; Newport). Date: circa early 1900s

Errigal, Co Donegal - a view of the mountain with a cottage in the foreground. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Donegal; Errigal). Date: circa early 1900s

Portora High School, Enniskillen - a distant view of the school with a lake and rowing boats in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Fermanagh; Enniskillen). Date: circa early 1900s

Lourdes - Statue of St. Michael
Statue of St. Michael the Archangel (foreground) vanquishing the falen angel Satan at the end of the Esplanade leading toward the Rosary Basilica of the Sanctuary of our Lady at Lourdes, France

German Armoured Vehicles; Second World War, 1944
Illustration showing a selection of German armoured vehicles used during the Battle for Normandy in 1944. The vehicles shown include Panther and Tiger tanks (left foreground)

R. M. S. Queen Mary and R. M. S. Queen Elizabeth, off Cowes
Photograph of the two huge liners Queen Mary, in the foreground, and Queen Elizabeth, at top right. The Queen Elizabeth was setting off on her regular service between Southampton and New York

American Troops landing on D-Day; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing American troops storming one of the Normandy beaches on D-Day, 6 June 1944. This image shows the first tanks charging through the water to the shore

The Ambassadors By Hans Holbein The Younger. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, Published By Odhams Press, London, 1934

Groomsport Bay - a view across the Bay with beached rowing boats in the foreground to buildings in the distance. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Groomsport). Date: circa early 1900s

Outwood Windmills
The old (17th century) windmills at Outwood, near Redhill, Surrey, England. The one in the foreground was built in 1665 and is (in 2006) Britains oldest working windmill. Date: late 1930s

Greenwich Park
A fine view from Greenwich Park, London, with the National Maritime Museum in the foreground. The central building is the Queens House, Royal Naval College behind

The Park, Bangor - a view of a lot of people sitting on benches and grassy mound beside a Bandstand in Ward Park. In the foreground are bicycles and in the distance buildings

Golf Pavilion, Royal County Down Golf Club, . Newcastle, Co. Down - a view of the Clubhouse with trees in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Newcastle). Date: circa early 1900s

Spain and Portugal - Leiria, the Castle - Castle on top of hill, trees and river in foreground. Part of Box 149 Boswell collection - Portugal and Spain. Date: circa 1900

Spain and Portugal - Leiria Fountain - Fountain foreground - Bullock cart with barrel, people around fountain - houses in background. Part of Box 149 Boswell collection - Portugal and Spain

Sugarloaf Mountain from Greystones - a view of the mountains in the distance taken from a beach, with a boat and buildings in the foreground

Groomsport from the Harbour - a panoramic view of the village from the harbour with pier and boats in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Down: Groomsport). Date: circa early 1900s

Wales / Tenby
The picturesque harbour of Tenby, Pembrokshire, Wales, with the Tenby Sailing Club building in the foreground

Builders at work in the foreground, with partially completed buildings in the background

Dawn over Embleton Bay with basalt boulders in the foreground and the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle in the background, near Alnwick, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

An imposing silhouette of Dunstanburgh Castle against a magnificent sky at sunrise with a beach of basalt boulders in the foreground, Embleton Bay, near Alnwick, Northumberland, England

Eilean Donan Castle, Highlands, Scotland

Highland Cattle
Calendar for Wood & Fergussons Ye Olde Tea Shoppe in Ripon featuring a scene of the Scottish Highlands, with Highland cattle in the foreground

St Bartholomew Apostle
SAINT BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE in the background you can see him being flayed alive : and in the foreground he is carrying not only his skin but the knife which removed it

The Callan River and Wood, Keady - a view of a river and wood with three people in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Armagh: Keady). Date: circa early 1900s

Slemish and the Braid - a copy negative view of the river in the foreground and the mountain behind. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Slemish). Date: circa early 1900s

Dooey Bay, Rosguil, Co. Donegal - a view of a beach and headland and two men in the foreground launching a rowing boat. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Donegal; Rosguil)

Ballywalter - a panoramic view of the town taken from the beach with children in the foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Ballywalter). Date: circa early 1900s

Black Mountain, Belfast - with thatched cottage in foreground. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Portrait of Tupac Amaru II. Painting
TUPAC AMARU II, Jos頇 abriel Condorcanqui (1741-1781). Portrait of Tupac Amaru II. Painting

The Rock of Cashel, Co Tipperary - a low view of a derelict Cathedral, with cottage in the foreground. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Tipperary: Cashel). Date: circa early 1900s

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"Capturing the Beauty of Foreground: A Glimpse into Greenway House, Devon, 1946" Step back in time as we explore the enchanting landscapes and captivating portraits that take center stage in this collection. From the serene views of Hastings to the lively Brighton Seafront in the 1950s, each image transports us to a different era. In Portglenone on the Bann, Co. Derry, we witness nature's masterpiece unfold before our eyes. The tranquil river flows gracefully through lush greenery, inviting us to immerse ourselves in its serenity. Meanwhile, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim beckons with its picturesque charm and quaint streets that tell tales of a bygone era. The British Second Army's presence in Valkenswaard during World War II is captured with poignant intensity. We catch a glimpse of their unwavering determination amidst turmoil and chaos – a testament to human resilience. Consett Ironworks stands tall as an emblem of industrial prowess; its towering structures dominate the skyline while symbolizing progress and innovation. On another note, Port Muck's rugged coastline and Muck Island Islandmagee's untamed beauty remind us of nature's raw power. Portora High School in Enniskillen serves as a backdrop for countless memories etched into generations past – an institution where knowledge thrives alongside camaraderie and growth. Delve into Diego Rivera’s portrait "Man Controller Of, " which captures both strength and vulnerability within one frame—a thought-provoking piece that challenges societal norms even today. Lastly, Errigal emerges majestically against Co Donegal’s horizon—an awe-inspiring sight that reminds us of Ireland’s rich natural heritage waiting to be explored. Through these diverse glimpses into history and artistry alike—each foreground tells its own story—a tale worth discovering anew with every glance.