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"Exploring the Urban Districts

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: 'Kings Head, 'Roehampton (litho)

"Kings Head, "Roehampton (litho)
7188489 " Kings Head, " Roehampton (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Kings Head, " Roehampton)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Macclesfield Church, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)

Macclesfield Church, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)
7261541 Macclesfield Church, 1767-1816 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 16.5x22.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Macclesfield Church)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Hampstead Heath, looking across Vale of Health to Highgate (litho)

Hampstead Heath, looking across Vale of Health to Highgate (litho)
7188589 Hampstead Heath, looking across Vale of Health to Highgate (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampstead Heath, looking across Vale of Health to Highgate)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Sewer depths in the City of London, 1944 (colour litho)

Sewer depths in the City of London, 1944 (colour litho)
7201427 Sewer depths in the City of London, 1944 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town planning survey showing sewer depths in the City of London)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Elgin, Andersons Institution (b / w photo)

Elgin, Andersons Institution (b / w photo)
7198805 Elgin, Andersons Institution (b/w photo) by Porter, James (1874-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elgin, Andersons Institution)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: San Samuele, Venice (w / c)

San Samuele, Venice (w / c)
7076663 San Samuele, Venice (w/c) by Campo, Federico del (1878-1912); 25.5x18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Campo, Federico del (1878-1912))

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: London in 1888: The City Road, Finsbury Circus to the 'Angel'Islington (engraving)

London in 1888: The City Road, Finsbury Circus to the "Angel"Islington (engraving)
7188742 London in 1888: The City Road, Finsbury Circus to the " Angel" Islington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City Road)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: London in 1888: Euston Road and Marylebone Road, Kings Cross to Paddington (engraving)

London in 1888: Euston Road and Marylebone Road, Kings Cross to Paddington (engraving)
7188740 London in 1888: Euston Road and Marylebone Road, Kings Cross to Paddington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Euston Road and Marylebone Road)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Oxford: May Morning in Magdalen Tower (engraving)

Oxford: May Morning in Magdalen Tower (engraving)
7192201 Oxford: May Morning in Magdalen Tower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: May Morning in Magdalen Tower)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Narrow streets less than 30 feet wide, City of London, 1939 (colour litho)

Narrow streets less than 30 feet wide, City of London, 1939 (colour litho)
7201423 Narrow streets less than 30 feet wide, City of London, 1939 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Waterloo Bridge. Effect of Fog, 1903 (oil on canvas)

Waterloo Bridge. Effect of Fog, 1903 (oil on canvas)
7215321 Waterloo Bridge. Effect of Fog, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: CLAUDE MONET (1840-1926) Waterloo Bridge

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: London in 1888: Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road, to Camden Town (engraving)

London in 1888: Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road, to Camden Town (engraving)
7188738 London in 1888: Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road, to Camden Town (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Tufnell Park Road (litho)

Tufnell Park Road (litho)
7188632 Tufnell Park Road (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tufnell Park Road)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Athens in ancient times (colour litho)

Athens in ancient times (colour litho)
7200382 Athens in ancient times (colour litho) by Giallinos, Angelos (1857-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athens, Greece, in ancient times)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Barcelona: Pasaje del Credito (b / w photo)

Barcelona: Pasaje del Credito (b / w photo)
7189388 Barcelona: Pasaje del Credito (b/w photo) by Busquets, Fernando Rus (1871-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pasaje del Credito)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Battle of Magenta on June 5, 1859. 19th century (engraving)

Battle of Magenta on June 5, 1859. 19th century (engraving)
LRI4676802 Battle of Magenta on June 5, 1859

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: The Riots in Russia, the Struggle Between Cossacks

The Riots in Russia, the Struggle Between Cossacks
2798420 The Riots in Russia, the Struggle Between Cossacks, Students and Workers in the Newsky Perspective

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Unit of Italy: Expedition of the Thousand, the landing in Marsala, 19th century (painting)

Unit of Italy: Expedition of the Thousand, the landing in Marsala, 19th century (painting)
LRI4624435 Unit of Italy: Expedition of the Thousand, the landing in Marsala, 19th century (painting) by Italian School, (19th century); Civico Museo del Risorgimento, Milan

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Ludwigshafen, 1916 (colour litho)

Ludwigshafen, 1916 (colour litho)
1729650 Ludwigshafen, 1916 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Germany Ludwigshafen 1916)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Algiers, Algeria, 1959 (photo)

Algiers, Algeria, 1959 (photo)
1730055 Algiers, Algeria, 1959 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Algiers, Algeria, 1959)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: The outskirts of Paris, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)

The outskirts of Paris, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
7262766 The outskirts of Paris, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 33x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Henri Rousseau (1844-1910))

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho)

In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho)
2777776 In the hell of Shanghai (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the hell of Shanghai)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: An Episode From The Uprising Against Italian Workers At La Motte-D Aveillans In The Dauphinate (colour litho)

An Episode From The Uprising Against Italian Workers At La Motte-D Aveillans In The Dauphinate (colour litho)
2798448 An Episode From The Uprising Against Italian Workers At La Motte-D Aveillans In The Dauphinate (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: The English offensive in France

The English offensive in France
2777564 The English offensive in France, the bitter struggle for the conquest of La Boisselle (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: The excesses of the Balkan War

The excesses of the Balkan War
2815562 The excesses of the Balkan War, Bulgarian soldiers who among the hurrah! Comrades set fire

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: The war of the five peoples, between Bulgarians and Turkish soldiers who came from Asia the struggle around

The war of the five peoples, between Bulgarians and Turkish soldiers who came from Asia the struggle around
2808530 The war of the five peoples, between Bulgarians and Turkish soldiers who came from Asia the struggle around

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Pan Blanco! Pan Blanco! (colour litho)

Pan Blanco! Pan Blanco! (colour litho)
2783708 Pan Blanco! Pan Blanco! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pan Blanco! Pan Blanco!)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Brooklyn Bridge, 1899 (oil on canvas)

Brooklyn Bridge, 1899 (oil on canvas)
5859338 Brooklyn Bridge, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Ranger, Henry Ward (1858-1916); 72--91 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Henry Ward Ranger (1858-1916))

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: View of Seville, 19th century (painting)

View of Seville, 19th century (painting)
7264894 View of Seville, 19th century (painting) by Garcia y Rodriguez, Manuel (1863-1925); Museo de Bellas Artes, Seville

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Niort, France (engraving)

Niort, France (engraving)
1730966 Niort, France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Niort, France, engraving, 19th century)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: The bitter conquest of Benghazi

The bitter conquest of Benghazi
2815486 The bitter conquest of Benghazi, ...to the fateful cry of Savoy! our people assaulted the enemy

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Vetheuil, 1901 (oil on canvas)

Vetheuil, 1901 (oil on canvas)
5859650 Vetheuil, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 90--93 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Claude Monet (1840-1926))

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: River Somme and the Bridge of Talence, Abbeville, France, 1908 (photo)

River Somme and the Bridge of Talence, Abbeville, France, 1908 (photo)
1730953 River Somme and the Bridge of Talence, Abbeville, France, 1908 (photo) by French Photographer; (add.info.: Abbeville, France, 1908 : the Somme river and the bridge of Talence)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: View of Besancon, France (colour engraving)

View of Besancon, France (colour engraving)
1730955 View of Besancon, France (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: View of Besancon, France, engraving, 19th century)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Government Square, Algiers, 1920 (photo)

Government Square, Algiers, 1920 (photo)
1729648 Government Square, Algiers, 1920 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Algiers the government square 1920)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Central Berlin, 1937 (colour litho)

Central Berlin, 1937 (colour litho)
1729647 Central Berlin, 1937 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Germany central Berlin 1937)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Bergen harbour, Tollboden, 1880

Bergen harbour, Tollboden, 1880
7262774 Bergen harbour, Tollboden, 1880 by Sorvig, Frederik (1820-92); 57x87 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Bresson Square and Theatre, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo)

Bresson Square and Theatre, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo)
1729646 Bresson Square and Theatre, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 : Bresson square and theatre)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Bresson Square, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo)

Bresson Square, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo)
1729645 Bresson Square, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Alger, Algerie, c. 1900 : place Bresson Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 : Bresson square)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Valletta, Malta, 1780 (coloured engraving)

Valletta, Malta, 1780 (coloured engraving)
1729632 Valletta, Malta, 1780 (coloured engraving) by Duplessi-Bertaux, Jean (1747-1819); (add.info.: Valletta, Malta, engraving by Duplessis-Bertaux after Vernet and Ambrun 1780)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: The corner Karl Johan street and Dronningen street

The corner Karl Johan street and Dronningen street
7262778 The corner Karl Johan street and Dronningen street by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 25x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Waterloo Bridge, 1918 (oil on canvas)

Waterloo Bridge, 1918 (oil on canvas)
7262429 Waterloo Bridge, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Claus, Emile (1849-1924); 64x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Emile Claus (1849-1924))

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Jerusalem, 1835 (engraving)

Jerusalem, 1835 (engraving)
7262311 Jerusalem, 1835 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9.9x14.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Caption Jerusalem, Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c. 1850 (colour litho)

Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c. 1850 (colour litho)
7262118 Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c.1850 (colour litho) by Bachmann, John (fl.1850-77); 55.9x76.2 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Drawn from nature and on stone by J)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Maidstone 1760, 1801-1760 (Watercolour)

Maidstone 1760, 1801-1760 (Watercolour)
7261293 Maidstone 1760, 1801-1760 (Watercolour) by Shrubsole, William George (1856-89); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Taken after Francis Groves Print of Maidstone 1760)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Mars standing outside the walls of Brussels, 1580-1630 (Ink, Watercolour)

Mars standing outside the walls of Brussels, 1580-1630 (Ink, Watercolour)
7261609 Mars standing outside the walls of Brussels, 1580-1630 (Ink, Watercolour) by Clerck, Hendrik de (1570-1629); 35.5x28.4 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: A View in China, 1793 (Watercolour)

A View in China, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261551 A View in China, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 22.9x15.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: A View in China; Watercolour; Alexander, William)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Northleach, Gloucestershire, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)

Northleach, Gloucestershire, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)
7261532 Northleach, Gloucestershire, 1767-1816 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 24.8x15.9 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Northleach)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Week Street, Maidstone, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)

Week Street, Maidstone, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)
7261530 Week Street, Maidstone, 1767-1816 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 19.1x26.7 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Week Street, Maidstone)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: A Sailing Ship Along the Coast of a Dutch Town thought to be Schoonhoven

A Sailing Ship Along the Coast of a Dutch Town thought to be Schoonhoven
7262168 A Sailing Ship Along the Coast of a Dutch Town thought to be Schoonhoven, 1640-76 (oil on panel) by Bellevois, Jacob Adriaensz

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Isola dei Pescatori, Lago Maggiore, 1914 (Watercolour)

Isola dei Pescatori, Lago Maggiore, 1914 (Watercolour)
7261690 Isola dei Pescatori, Lago Maggiore, 1914 (Watercolour) by Elgood, George Samuel (1851-1943); 14.5x36.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Isola dei Pescatori)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Bewdley on Severn, 1845-1932 (Watercolour)

Bewdley on Severn, 1845-1932 (Watercolour)
7261505 Bewdley on Severn, 1845-1932 (Watercolour) by Goodwin, Albert (1845-1932); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Bewdley on Severn, Worcestershire)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Maidstone, 1835 (Pencil, Chalk)

Maidstone, 1835 (Pencil, Chalk)
7261319 Maidstone, 1835 (Pencil, Chalk) by Harding, James Duffield (1798-1863); 35x22 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Maidstone, Kent, 1835; Drawing; Harding)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Vignette View of Maidstone from the south, 19th century (Watercolour)

Vignette View of Maidstone from the south, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261296 Vignette View of Maidstone from the south, 19th century (Watercolour) by Alfred Brothers (1826-1912); 15.5x23.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Ghent, 1876 (Watercolour)

Ghent, 1876 (Watercolour)
7261274 Ghent, 1876 (Watercolour) by George, Ernest (1839-1922); 28x38 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Ghent, Belgium)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: The Grand Canal from the Ca da Mosto to the Fabbriche Nuove

The Grand Canal from the Ca da Mosto to the Fabbriche Nuove
7261030 The Grand Canal from the Ca da Mosto to the Fabbriche Nuove, with the Rialto Bridge, c.1720-80 (oil on canvas) by Canaletto

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Jerusalem, leave B, Israel (engraving, 1572-1617)

Jerusalem, leave B, Israel (engraving, 1572-1617)
LRI4714746 Jerusalem, leave B, Israel (engraving, 1572-1617) by Braun, Georg (1541-1622) and Hogenberg, Franz (1535-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem, leave)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Maidstone, 1844-70 (Watercolour)

Maidstone, 1844-70 (Watercolour)
7261279 Maidstone, 1844-70 (Watercolour) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); 18x29 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Maidstone, Kent; Post 1843)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Ghat Hurdwar, c. 1850

Ghat Hurdwar, c. 1850
7262317 Ghat Hurdwar, c.1850 by Metzeroth, Bernhard (1813-48); 10.9x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bernhard Metzeroth (1813-1848) Caption Ghat Hurdwar, Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Rouen, 1836 (engraving)

Rouen, 1836 (engraving)
7262307 Rouen, 1836 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 9.8x14.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Caption Rouen, Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Campaign of Italy: entrance of the French Troops in Genoa in 1859 (colour engraving)

Campaign of Italy: entrance of the French Troops in Genoa in 1859 (colour engraving)
LRI4676759 Campaign of Italy: entrance of the French Troops in Genoa in 1859 (colour engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Museo Centrale del Risorgimento, Rome

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Brussels, 1837 (engraving)

Brussels, 1837 (engraving)
7262282 Brussels, 1837 (engraving) by Marx, Alexander Richard (1815-51); 10.3x15.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Richard Marx (1815-1851) Captions Brussels and Aus d. Kunstanst. D

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Landscape with cottages, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Landscape with cottages, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261649 Landscape with cottages, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with cottages)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Pekin City, Ping Tze Muen, One of the Western Gates of Pekin, 1793 (Watercolour)

Pekin City, Ping Tze Muen, One of the Western Gates of Pekin, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261496 Pekin City, Ping Tze Muen, One of the Western Gates of Pekin, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 30.5x45.4 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Chinese barges of the Embassy preparing to pass under a bridge, 1793 (Watercolour)

Chinese barges of the Embassy preparing to pass under a bridge, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261495 Chinese barges of the Embassy preparing to pass under a bridge, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 30.5x46 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Place de la Concorde, c. 1872 (oil on canvas)

Place de la Concorde, c. 1872 (oil on canvas)
7262354 Place de la Concorde, c.1872 (oil on canvas) by Pallares Allustante, Joaquin (1853-1935); 27.6x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Joaquin Pallares Allustante (1853-1935))

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Bristol, 1896 (Watercolour)

Bristol, 1896 (Watercolour)
7261544 Bristol, 1896 (Watercolour) by Goodwin, Sydney (fl.1850-99); 31.3x48.3 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Village scene, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)

Village scene, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)
7261524 Village scene, 1767-1816 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 23.5x34.6 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Village scene; Watercolour; Alexander)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Street Scene, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)

Street Scene, 1767-1816 (Watercolour)
7261492 Street Scene, 1767-1816 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 19.1x13 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Street Scene; Watercolour drawing; Alexander)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Venice: The Entrance to the Grand Canal, c. 1720-80 (oil on canvas)

Venice: The Entrance to the Grand Canal, c. 1720-80 (oil on canvas)
7261029 Venice: The Entrance to the Grand Canal, c.1720-80 (oil on canvas) by Canaletto

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Basilica Palladiana, Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, Italy (photo)

Basilica Palladiana, Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, Italy (photo)
6336772 Basilica Palladiana, Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, Italy (photo) by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80); Vicenza, Veneto, Italy; © Mark Edward Smith

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Siege of Lyon, 1793 (coloured engraving)

Siege of Lyon, 1793 (coloured engraving)
XIR195575 Siege of Lyon, 1793 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: The Royal Entry Festival of Henri II (1519-59) into Rouen

The Royal Entry Festival of Henri II (1519-59) into Rouen
XIR276744 The Royal Entry Festival of Henri II (1519-59) into Rouen, 1st October 1550 (pen, ink and w/c) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: The Arrival of the King in Paris on 6th October 1789 (aquatint)

The Arrival of the King in Paris on 6th October 1789 (aquatint)
XIR50727 The Arrival of the King in Paris on 6th October 1789 (aquatint) by Guyot, Laurent (1756-1806) (after); 18.9x32.6 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: The Entrance of Charles X (1757-1836) into Reims, 28th May 1825 (w / c on paper)

The Entrance of Charles X (1757-1836) into Reims, 28th May 1825 (w / c on paper)
XIR59965 The Entrance of Charles X (1757-1836) into Reims, 28th May 1825 (w/c on paper) by Develly, Jean-Charles (1783-1849); Musee National de Ceramique, Sevres

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Attack on the Clos Saint-Lazare in June 1848

Attack on the Clos Saint-Lazare in June 1848
XIR170238 Attack on the Clos Saint-Lazare in June 1848 and the Assault on the Barricade at the Entrance of Faubourg Saint-Antoine with the Death of General Francois de Negrier (1839-1913)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Roman citizen applying for a job, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

Roman citizen applying for a job, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236746 Roman citizen applying for a job, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: Teams in boats jousting on the River Seine, Paris. 1906 (lithograph)

Teams in boats jousting on the River Seine, Paris. 1906 (lithograph)
7236707 Teams in boats jousting on the River Seine, Paris

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: The fair at Venice, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph)

The fair at Venice, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236879 The fair at Venice, 18th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Parrocel, Charles (1688-1752); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fair at Venice, 18th century)

Background imageUrban Districts Collection: The Tribute money, 1428- 1480s (fresco)

The Tribute money, 1428- 1480s (fresco)
7260212 The Tribute money, 1428- 1480s (fresco) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); 247x597 cm; Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini



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"Exploring the Urban Districts: A Glimpse into the Vibrant City Life" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the fascinating urban districts of various cities through captivating artworks. Delve into history as we uncover intriguing scenes that showcase the evolution of these bustling areas. Transporting us to London, we witness a snapshot from 1944 with "Sewer Depths in the City of London. " This colorful lithograph unveils an underground world beneath our feet, highlighting the intricate network that keeps this metropolis running. In contrast, "San Samuele, Venice" presents a serene watercolor painting capturing a moment of tranquility amidst Venetian urban life. The picturesque scene invites us to wander through narrow streets and discover hidden gems within this enchanting city. Traveling further back in time to 1888, two engravings depict different perspectives of London's vibrant streets. "The City Road, Finsbury Circus to the 'Angel' Islington" showcases horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians strolling along this iconic route. Meanwhile, "Euston Road and Marylebone Road, Kings Cross to Paddington" reveals bustling activity near major railway stations during Victorian times. Venturing beyond England's capital city, an engraving titled "Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road, to Camden Town" offers a glimpse into another dynamic district where commerce meets residential life. Art takes on atmospheric dimensions with J. M. W Turner's oil painting depicting foggy conditions on Waterloo Bridge in 1903. The ethereal effect captures both beauty and mystery shrouded within urban landscapes. Not limited solely to cityscapes or historical events, other works explore mythological tales such as "Remus tue par Romulus, " which depicts ancient Roman legends coming alive through detailed engravings. Similarly engaging is "Virgil's Adventures and Revenge, " inviting viewers into epic narratives filled with color and imagination. However, not all scenes are filled with joy.

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