Obelisks Collection

Music / Opera / Verdi / Aida
AIDA Act II, Scene II: the triumphal return of Radames

The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The Hungarian Pavilion
The Turin Exposition of 1911 - The quite surreal Hungarian Pavilion Date: 1911

Egypt, Luxor, Karnak Temple, Temple of Amun & Sacred Lake

Stelae Field, Axum, Ethiopia, Africa

Monument of Independence obelisk, Alma Ata, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Asia

Cartoon commenting on the installation of Cleopatra's Needle on the Victoria Embankment, London, 19th century
5308625 Cartoon commenting on the installation of Cleopatra's Needle on the Victoria Embankment, London, 19th century; (add.info)

'Ruines de Karnak; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Jules Gervais-Courtellemont
'Ruines de Karnak; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Chariot Race in the Circus Maximus - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Chariot Race in the Circus Maximus - Rome, 1850....the Circus Maximus....originally founded in the infancy of Rome by Tarquin the Elder, became

Fountain at St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Italy, Lazio, Rome, Piazza della Rotunda, Fontana del Pantheon and Pantheon beyond

Egypt, Luxor, Karnak Temple, Temple of Amun

Obelisk of Theodosius, Istanbul, Turkey

Obelisk at sunset, Petra, Ma an Governorate, Jordan

Cherry Blossoming
Yanny Liu

Stonehenge
Alex Lu

Obelisks at Luxor, Egypt, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

The Study of Art in Rome, 1662 (oil on panel)
471360 The Study of Art in Rome, 1662 (oil on panel) by Goubau, Anton (1616-98); 113x165 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

View of the Obelisc de Ciutadella in Placa des Born, Ciutadella, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Models of classical Roman architectural monuments (bronze & marble)
5614166 Models of classical Roman architectural monuments (bronze & marble) by Hopfgarten, Wilhelm (1789-1860), Jollage, Benjamin (1791-1837) & Whitley

Les Monuments d'Egypte (The Monuments of Egypt), furnishing fabric, France, c. 1800. Creator: Oberkampf Manufactory
Les Monuments d'Egypte (The Monuments of Egypt), furnishing fabric, France, c. 1800. Designed by Jean Baptiste Huet. Christophe Phillipe Oberkampf (producer), Louis Francois Cassas (painter)

Design for Waterloo Palace, the proposed town residence of the Duke of Wellington, c
1146648 Design for Waterloo Palace, the proposed town residence of the Duke of Wellington, c.1816 (pen & grey & black ink with watercolour & gum arabic on paper) by Gandy

Ancient Egypt (coloured engraving)
3630034 Ancient Egypt (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egypt)

Frontispiece and Titlepage from Instauratio Magna by Francis Bacon
XJF384028 Frontispiece and Titlepage from Instauratio Magna by Francis Bacon, 1640 (engraving) by Marshall, William (fl.1617-49); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the rear entrance of the Basilica of S. Maria Maggiore, c. 1760-1778 (etching)
1071432 View of the rear entrance of the Basilica of S. Maria Maggiore, c.1760-1778 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); 41x61.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Obelisks and Egyptians (coloured engraving)
997702 Obelisks and Egyptians (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Cleopatras Needle and the Alexandrian Column known by the name of Pompeys Pillar (engraving)
820127 Cleopatras Needle and the Alexandrian Column known by the name of Pompeys Pillar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

School for the indigent blind (engraving)
585328 School for the indigent blind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School for the indigent blind in St Georges Fields, Southwark, London)

View of the Garden at the Palace of Schoenbrunn, Vienna, 1790s (coloured engraving)
468852 View of the Garden at the Palace of Schoenbrunn, Vienna, 1790s (coloured engraving) by Janscha, Laurenz (1749-1812) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Erecting the Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in St. Peters Square, Rome
810340 Erecting the Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in St. Peters Square, Rome, engraved by Alessandro Specchi (engraving) by Fontana

Victoria Embankment, London (colour photo)
3095082 Victoria Embankment, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Embankment, London)

Obelisks, Karnak Temple Complex, Luxor, Egypt. Date: circa 1900s

Monuments of Ancient Egypt (engraving)
1604591 Monuments of Ancient Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monuments of Ancient Egypt)

Cleopatras Needles, Alexandria (engraving)
1601672 Cleopatras Needles, Alexandria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatras Needles, Alexandria)

Entrance to Luxor Temple, from Voyage dans la Basse et dans la Haute-Egypte
JHG194728 Entrance to Luxor Temple, from Voyage dans la Basse et dans la Haute-Egypte by Dominique Vivant Denon (1747-1825) 1802 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

South view of Holdenby House and ruins as seen in 1729 (engraving)
MFI123738 South view of Holdenby House and ruins as seen in 1729 (engraving) by Buck, Nathaniel (fl.1727-53) and Samuel (1696-1779); Holdenby House, Holdenby, Northamptonshire

Egyptian architecture: columns, plinths, pyramids and obelisks. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

Erecting the Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in St. Peters Square, Rome
810342 Erecting the Ancient Egyptian Obelisk in St. Peters Square, Rome, engraved by Alessandro Specchi (engraving) by Fontana

View of an old circus with other monuments inside, c. 1760 (etching)
1071713 View of an old circus with other monuments inside, c.1760 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The Piazza del Popolo, Rome (engraving)
1609860 The Piazza del Popolo, Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Piazza del Popolo, Rome)

Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome (fresco)
703259 Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome (fresco) by Italian School; Sistine Hall, Vatican Library, Vatican City; Italian, out of copyright

Design for a frontispiece with a view of Rome inside the Porta del Popolo
449353 Design for a frontispiece with a view of Rome inside the Porta del Popolo and a view of the Pincio (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Vrancx, Sebastian (1573-1647); eThe Devonshire Collections

Title-page to Of the advancement and proficience of learning by Francis Bacon
XJF377130 Title-page to Of the advancement and proficience of learning by Francis Bacon, 1640 (engraving) by Marshall, William (fl.1617-49); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince of Wales Visit to Egypt, Carnac (engraving)
1620274 The Prince of Wales Visit to Egypt, Carnac (engraving) by Leitch, Richard Principal (fl.1844-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales Visit to Egypt, Carnac)

The Arrows, near Boroughbridge, Yorkshire (engraving)
6001123 The Arrows, near Boroughbridge, Yorkshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrows, near Boroughbridge, Yorkshire)

Entrance of an Ancient Egyptian palace temple (coloured engraving)
3630019 Entrance of an Ancient Egyptian palace temple (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance of an Ancient Egyptian palace temple)

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Obelisks, towering symbols of grandeur and history, have captivated the world for centuries. From their origins in ancient Egypt to their presence in various corners of the globe, these majestic structures continue to inspire awe and wonder. In the realm of music and opera, Verdi's masterpiece "Aida" transports us to a bygone era where obelisks adorned the landscape of Egypt. The opulent Karnak Temple and its sacred lake provide a stunning backdrop for this timeless tale. Stepping back in time to 1911 at the Turin Exposition, visitors marveled at the Hungarian Pavilion's homage to obelisks. Its intricate design paid tribute to these monumental structures that had become synonymous with power and prestige. Traveling further east, we find ourselves amidst Ethiopia's Stelae Field in Axum. These towering monoliths stand as testaments to an ancient civilization that once thrived here, reminding us of Africa's rich cultural heritage. Venturing into Central Asia, Kazakhstan proudly boasts its Monument of Independence obelisk in Alma Ata. This striking structure stands tall against the vast expanse of Central Asian landscapes, symbolizing freedom and resilience. Closer to home in Europe lies Paris' Place de la Concorde with its iconic Ferris wheel framed by elegant obelisks. Amidst cherry blossoms blooming nearby, this picturesque scene captures both romance and history within one frame. Across continents yet again lies Cleopatra's Needle - an Egyptian obelisk gifted to London which now stands majestically on Embankment Pier. Its presence serves as a reminder of ancient civilizations intertwining with modern metropolises. Not far from there is Stonehenge - a mystical site shrouded in mystery where massive stones rise like silent sentinels towards the sky. Among them are smaller obelisks whose purpose still eludes historians today.