Spot Light Collection

JUDY GARLAND (1922-1969). American singer and actress

Front cover from the Bystander 1930
Front cover illustration by Wilson for The Bystander Christmas cover 1930 showing Spanish style dancers in the stage spotlight, against an art deco style rainbow backdrop

Dancer in Victor Savilles The Good Companions (1933)
Dancer in The Good Companions (1933)

Bridge over the River Rhine, and cathedral (Dom), Cologne (Koln), North Rhine Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Opera and Chamber of Commerce, Lille, Nord, France, Europe

Hong Kong city skyline looking across Victoria harbour to Hong Kong Island at night, Hong Kong, China, Asia

The Parthenon and Acropolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Athens, Greece, Europe

Jack Jackson in Maurice Elveys Stars in Your Eyes (1956)
Stars in Your Eyes (1956)

SILENT FILM STILL: DANCING. Moby Dick starring John Barrymore

Sunset over Red Square, The Kremlin, Moscow, Russia

Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905
2604044 Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Russian batteries repelling the second Japanese attempt under Admiral Togo to block Port Arthur by sinking)

Unicredit Tower. Milan, Italy

Masquerade, 1890s (pastel on paper)
BOO185096 Masquerade, 1890s (pastel on paper) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Letlive @GMM 2014
Stijn V

Chamber music auditorium
Luc Vangindertael (laGrange)

Glastonbury Festival 1995. The 25th Anniversary of the Glastonbury Festival. General scenes. The lights from the stage areas beam across the evening Somerset countryside The festival took place

Prince performing on stage at Wembley 29th July 1988 Local Caption Planman
Prince performing on stage at Wembley 29th July 1988 Planman - - 23/06/2010

Spot lit Leopard (panthera pardus) laying on a tree branch at night, South Africa, Mpumulanga, Sabi Sands Game Reserve

BUSN2A-00242
Harpers Weekly special automobile issue, 1907. Printed color lithograph cover

WW2 - 90cm A. A. Searchlight
WW2 British Home Front - a 90cm Anti Aircraft Searchlight. Date: circa 1940

Gossip about Fairies 8
Fairy dance - three very conventional fairies perform a simple pas de trois with the moon as spotlight

Attack begins in factory, propaganda poster from World War II
Great Britain, 20th century, Second World War - The attack begins in the factory. Propaganda poster

Lamorbey House in Sidcup, Kent, floodlit at night. 1939

War loan poster from World War II
Russia, 20th century, Second World War - War loan poster

Pour proteger vos Familles Engagez-vous dans le Dat, advertisement for recruitment of soldiers, from World War II
France, 20th century, Second World War - Pour proteger vos Familles Engagez-vous dans le Dat. Advertisment for recruitment of soldiers

Snowy treetops highlighted by fleeting sunlight in Yosemite valley - Yosemite National Park, California

GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE, 1877. Railroad workers convening in Tompkins Square in New York City in support of the Railroad Strike, are watched by the police

D those Raiders
Damn those Raiders! The searchlight from a German Zeppelin flying over the English coast spoils a tender clifftop moment between a soldier and his sweetheart. circa 1917

US War Bonds
Fire Away! Buy Extra Bonds. A plea to purchase war bonds, issued by the US Treasury Department War Finance Division. The card is in honour of the USS Dorrado

Lamp, thermogram
Lamp. Thermogram of a lit lamp. The colours show variation in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest) through red, yellow, green and blue to purple (coldest)

Wheelchair
Empty wheelchair. Computer artwork of a wheelchair in a spotlight

Desk lamp

Microbes. Conceptual computer artwork of microbes under a light microscope

Phrenology head. Close-up of the eye of a phrenology bust. Phrenology is the study of a persons characteristics by feeling the shape of their head

WOODROW CHARLES HERMAN (1913-1987). Known as Woody. American musician. Photographed in the late 1930s

USA, Michigan, Dearborn: The Henry Ford Museum, President Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Car

Scene in a photographers studio. Several men, who appear to be photographers themselves, watch a photographer photographing a little boy, who seems to be enjoying the experience

Lighting in John Lennons study
Remarkable tall and thin coloured lighting in John Lennons study. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

The Introduction by Geo. S. Dixon
An actress in a skimpy stage costume and jaunty head dress introduces herself to a theatre audience at the beginning of a show or revue

The Bystander Masthead
Scene depicting glamorous theatre goers in a box at the theatre, watching an actress on stage take a bow while the conductor is visible above the orchestra pit

Tallulah Bankhead / Harris
TALLULAH BANKHEAD American film and stage actress, talk show host and bonne vivante, pictured here refusing to play to the gallery

Upper Antelope, a slot canyon, Arizona, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Evening, Tower Bridge and River Thames, London, England, UK, Europe

Ancient temples and pagodas at dusk, Bagan (Pagan), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Two in Spotlight
Two dancers perform in the spotlight in a crowded theatre

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"Spotlight: Illuminating the Icons of the Past and Present" Step into a time capsule as we journey through captivating moments captured under the spotlight. From the front cover of The Bystander in 1930, where elegance met artistry, to Victor Saville's The Good Companions (1933), where a dancer gracefully stole our hearts. Crossing continents, we find ourselves standing on a bridge over the majestic River Rhine, witnessing its tranquil beauty. In Lille, Nord, France, Europe, opera and commerce unite within the grandeur of their Chamber of Commerce building. As night falls upon Hong Kong city skyline across Victoria Harbour to Hong Kong Island, an enchanting glow paints a mesmerizing picture that leaves us breathless. Meanwhile in Athens stands proud the Parthenon and Acropolis - architectural marvels that have stood tall for centuries. In Maurice Elvey's Stars in Your Eyes (1956), Jack Jackson takes center stage with his magnetic presence. Silent film stills from Moby Dick starring John Barrymore transport us back to an era when dancing spoke volumes without uttering a word. Judy Garland's luminous talent shines brightly as she captivates audiences with her voice and acting prowess. Her legacy continues to inspire generations even after her untimely departure from this world. Witnessing sunset over Red Square is like watching nature paint its own masterpiece against Moscow's historical backdrop. And towering above Milan's landscape stands Unicredit Tower - an emblematic symbol of modernity blending seamlessly with tradition. Finally, stepping into masquerade ballrooms from the 1890s evokes images of mystery and intrigue; pastel colors swirl around elegantly adorned guests who revel in anonymity behind their masks. These snapshots under various spotlights remind us that whether it be on stage or amidst iconic landmarks worldwide - there will always be moments worth illuminating for eternity.