Ornate Collection (page 3)

Traditional Japanese Woodblock female by pond
Utagawa Toyokuni (1769, Edo - February 24, 1825, Edo) was born as the son of a puppet maker. He learned printmaking as a student of Toyoharu

Italy, Veneto, Venice, Burano. Typical window on a colorful house

The Pier - St. Annes-on-Sea, Lancashire. Date: 1906

Antique map of the Middle East by Halma

Antique map of Denmark

Marine plants, leaves and seaweed, coral
Collection of marine plants, leaves and seaweed, coral

The jagged mountains in Catalonia with Cable Car (Aeri de Montserrat), Spain, showing the Benedictine Abbey at Montserrat, Santa Maria de Montserrat, near Barcelona

Havana. Old cars and Grand Theater
The Gran Teatro de La Habana (The Great Theatre of Havana ) is located in the Paseo del Prado in Havana, Cuba. It is located in a building known as the Palace of the Galician Centre

Potentilla or Cinquefoil Plant, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Potentilla or Cinquefoil Plant: Plate 54

Antique illustration of Heracles driving the Sun chariot (from a painting by Nicolas Poussin, 17th century French painter), a chariot with four horses

William Shakespeare on a Christmas card
Head and shoulders profile portrait of William Shakespeare with a quotation on a Christmas card (front and back covers) -- Heaven bless you and prosper your affairs (Henry IV, Part 2)

William Shakespeare on a greetings card
Head and shoulders profile portrait of William Shakespeare on a greetings card (front cover). (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 248. The Palace of Versailles was built over a period of 60 years by some 36

France, Paris, Sketch of costume for flamenco dancers for Carmen by Georges Bizet
Sketch by Multzer of one of the costumes for the flamenco dancers for the first performance of Carmen, by Georges Bizet at the Opera Comique Theater in Paris (March 3rd 1875)

Design for Printed Textile with leaves and flowers in art nouveau style. Gouache on heavy paper. Silver Studio. 1895

Metropolitan Fire Brigade helmet
Metropolitan Fire Brigade brass helmet, used until replaced by a cork version in the 1930s

WA, Seattle, classic American automobile

Joan the Maid - Kay Nielsen. The Most Noble Warrior Saint in the Christian Calendar. Date: 1924

Shahu, Maharaja of Kolhapur, Indian ruler
Shahu, Maharaja of Kolhapur (reigned 1894-1922), Indian ruler, First World War. Date: circa 1913-1914

Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd, Darvel, Scotland
Advert, Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd, Muslin and Lace Curtains, Darvel, East Ayrshire, Scotland. 1905

Pearly King, Pearly Queen and daughter, North London
Pearly King, Pearly Queen and daughter, riding in a cart drawn by a mule, North London. Date: 1922

Rodolfo Gaona Jimenez, Mexican bullfighter
Rodolfo Gaona Jimenez (1888-1975), Mexican bullfighter, known as the Caliph de Leon. He moved to Spain in 1908. Date: circa 1910

Norwich Cathedral. The Choir, Looking East, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Norwich Cathedral. The Choir, Looking East, 1898. The Choir of Norwich Cathedral was vaulted under under James Goldwell (bishop, 1472-99) with hundreds of ornately carved, painted and gilded bosses

Europe, United Kingdom, England, West Yorkshire, Leeds, Leeds Grand Theatre

Rare Russian Postcard - Tsar Nicholas II (1868-1918) - sent from Odessa, Ukraine on 9th May 1900. Date: 1900

Sarah Bernhardt - French Stage Actress
Sarah Bernhardt - French Stage (and early film) Actress (1844-1923) - The Divine Sarah - in La Princesse Lointaine by Edmond Rostand. The frame border is an ornate floral art nouveau design

Copperplate 17th century arms for Inns of Court
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes Britannia, an atlas published in 1673

Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Ellison and Watson
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes Britannia, an atlas published in 1673

Cover design, Dombey and Son
Cover design, Part XI of Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens, August 1847, with illustrations by Hablot K Browne. 1847

Design for Gilbert and Sullivan, A Dream of Patience
Design by Alice Mary Havers for Gilbert and Sullivan, Savoy Operas, A Dream of Patience. circa 1880s

Elegant building of the Casino de Belvedere - Tunis, Tunisia
Elegant building of the Casino de Belvedere at Tunis, Tunisia. Date: circa 1908

Anna Pavlova, Russian ballerina, in Swan Lake. circa 1920s

Winter Gardens Blackpool
The ornate ballroom of the Winter Gardens, Blackpool - the popular tourist centre for the north-east of England Date: early 20th century

The Cunard Liner RMS Mauretania - Passenger Elevators. Date: 1922

Colosseum Overview Moon Night Lovers Rome Italy Built by Vespacian Resubmit--In
Colosseum Overview Moon Night Lovers, Rome, Italy Built by Vespacian

Ancient Egypt warrior army
Illustration of a Ancient Egypt warrior army

Antique map of Van Diemen Island off Australia with vignettes

A Rubeosaurus roams a prehistoric environment

Easter Egg decorated with beads, folklore, traditional Hungarian

Images of deities on the wall of Kesava Temple, Keshava Temple, Hoysala style, Somnathpur, Somanathapura, Karnataka, South India, India, South Asia, Asia

world heritage Penang, Malaysia
malaysia

Library of Congress Mural - The Occupation of the Day
Washington DC, USA - Mural - The Occupation of the Day by Charles Sprague Pearce (1851-1914). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. Religion. Worship before an altar of Fire

The American Womens Club at 46, Grosvenor Street ( formerly Residence of Sir Edgar Speyer ), London. The ?30, 000 organ in the ballroom. 26 June 1923 ( Daily Chronicle )

Greek civilization, Black-figure pottery, Krater depicting fight for the body of Patroclus, From Farsala, Greece
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Krater depicting the fight for the body of Patroclus. From Farsala, Greece. Detail

Kaiser Wilhelm II in Turkish uniform and fez, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, seen here in Constantinople wearing Turkish style uniform, including a fez, during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

St John Chrysostom / Theve
SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM Archbishop of Constantinople, noted preacher, exiled by the rich and powerful for his outspoken views Date: circa 347 - 407

Poster for Bonal Aperitif
Advertising Poster for Bonal, a French Aperitif wine from the Mountains of La Grand Chartreuse, featuring a large key and bearing the slogan Open up your Appetite as well as the warning Beware of

Almost every Himba woman wears anklets. They comprise strands of homemade metal beads threaded onto leather. Women cover their bodies in red ochre mixed with butterfat

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Step into a world of opulence and grandeur with these ornate treasures from around the globe. First, feast your eyes on a vintage poster advertising Air Ceylon, adorned with intricate patterns that transport you to exotic destinations. Next, delve into the medieval tale of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, beautifully illustrated by William McLaren in rich hues and detailed designs. Travel back in time as you explore an antique map of Tasmania, its borders embellished with delicate cartographic elements. Then, discover the elegance of Barry, Ostlere & Shepherd Ltd through their captivating advert that showcases their craftsmanship. Marvel at the architectural wonder of the Tulip staircase in Queens House, Greenwich - a spiral masterpiece that exudes sophistication. Immerse yourself in history as you gaze upon a wartime poster featuring Churchill's famous words - an embodiment of strength and resilience. Experience glamour on wheels as Barbra Streisand glides across the screen on roller skates in "Funny Girl, " capturing hearts with her performance inspired by American comedienne Fanny Brice. Indulge your senses further with Marie Antoinette Meytens' portrait - every brushstroke revealing her regal allure. Reflect upon tradition and labor as Adam delved while Eve span is depicted through artistry. Feel the rhythm and passion emanating from Black Dyke Mills Band as they fill the air with melodious sounds. Lastly, encounter Sheela-na-Gig perched on an Irish church wall; this enigmatic figure invites contemplation about ancient customs and beliefs. Finally, immerse yourself in Claude Lorrain's landscape painting where nature intertwines seamlessly with human creation – a testament to both beauty and skill. These ornate wonders captivate our imagination; each one tells its own story through intricate details that leave us awe-inspired by human creativity throughout history.