Urban Scene Collection (#10)

City Investing building, New York, c.1910 (photo)
7293129 City Investing building, New York, c.1910 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. USA. City Investing Building, New York. Photo, USA, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Bastille Day, 1892 (monotype in oil colours)
XOS5873741 Bastille Day, 1892 (monotype in oil colours) by Prendergast, Maurice Brazil (1858-1924); 30.5x24.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By Maurice Prendergast)

Reconquista: siege of Seville by Ferdinand III of Castile in 1248, from "El Fernando o Sevilla restaurada" by
AIS5377945 Reconquista: siege of Seville by Ferdinand III of Castile in 1248, from "El Fernando o Sevilla restaurada" by Juan Antonio de Vera y Figueroa, 1632 (engraving); © Iberfoto

Port of Valletta in Malta, 1844 (engraving)
AIS5363031 Port of Valletta in Malta, 1844 (engraving); © Iberfoto

Joan of Arc in front of Orleans, on horseback, sword raised, 1621 (engraving)
8822181 Joan of Arc in front of Orleans, on horseback, sword raised, 1621 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan of Arc in front of Orleans, on horseback)

Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Stuttgart, historical newspaper called " Die Illustrirte Welt "
UTD4924630 Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Stuttgart, historical newspaper called " Die Illustrirte Welt " (the world in illustrations), No

Lane under the sun, c.1863 (oil on board)
8702199 Lane under the sun, c.1863 (oil on board) by Abbati, Giuseppe (1836-1868); 26.2x22.4 cm; Istituto Matteucci, Viareggio

Footbridge in Paris, c.1880 (drawing)
8698448 Footbridge in Paris, c.1880 (drawing); (add.info.: Geography. France, Paris. Gangway in Paris. Project, France, ca 1880.); © Archives Charmet

Rain in may, 1902 (illustration)
8698343 Rain in may, 1902 (illustration) by Monnier, Marius (1871-1938); (add.info.: Science. Meteorology. Rains in may. Caricature by Monnier in: L'actualite, France, May)

Athens as it appeared during the Golden Age, 19th century (engraving)
3523363 Athens as it appeared during the Golden Age, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Athens as it appeared during the Golden Age)

View of Lisbon, Portugal (photo)
1126730 View of Lisbon, Portugal (photo); Lisbon, Portugal; (add.info.: Lisbon is the capital and the largest city of Portugal)

Rome (engraving)
8677062 Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rome, Italy. Illustration from The Illustrated News of the World, 15 October 1859.); © Look and Learn

Stavropol, Russia (engraving)
8676624 Stavropol, Russia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stavropol, Russia)

Nuremberg, 15th Century (woodcut)
8672873 Nuremberg, 15th Century (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, 15th Century)

London by Gaslight, c.1896 (green-toned carbon prints)
8859351 London by Gaslight, c.1896 (green-toned carbon prints) by Martin, Paul (1864-1942); mount: 61.5x47.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: signed twice)

View of the secondary residence of the Dukes of Savoy (engraving)
UIG5327475 View of the secondary residence of the Dukes of Savoy (engraving); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont, Italy; (add.info.: Vue de la residence secondaire des ducs de Savoie)

A young Italian emigrant on the dock in the port of Le Havre, France, late 19th - early 20th century (b/w photo)
PCT5618249 A young Italian emigrant on the dock in the port of Le Havre, France, late 19th - early 20th century (b/w photo); (add.info)

Rouen (France). Lithography (33x46.9 cm) by Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), 19th century
MMM5483724 Rouen (France). Lithography (33x46.9 cm) by Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851), 19th century. by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); National Maritime Museum, London

Lisbon, Portugal, 18th century
6266228 Lisbon, Portugal, 18th century; (add.info.: A View of the Palace of the King of Portugal at Lisbone. After an engraving dated 1752.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Port San Stefano shipyard (Italy). Oil on canvas by Reinier Nooms (1623-1667)
MMM5459684 Port San Stefano shipyard (Italy). Oil on canvas by Reinier Nooms (1623-1667).; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Port San Stefano shipyard (Italy)

Fort William, Calcutta, 18th century (print)
7315184 Fort William, Calcutta, 18th century (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort William in the kingdom of Bengal belonging to the East India Company of England)

John Bull leering at the city of Brest in 1803 (engraving)
NMM5619602 John Bull leering at the city of Brest in 1803 (engraving); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: " Caricature showing a huge John Bull on a tiny boat facing the French)

View of the Grand Canal looking towards the Molo (b/w photo) 1880-1920
FTB103661 View of the Grand Canal looking towards the Molo (b/w photo) 1880-1920; Collezione Naya-Bohm, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: steps of Santa Maria della Salute); © Francesco Turio Bohm

View of the mouth of the Somme in Le Crotoy (France). Lithography (34.6x50 cm) by Richard Parkes Bonington (1802-1828)
MMM5483737 View of the mouth of the Somme in Le Crotoy (France). Lithography (34.6x50 cm) by Richard Parkes Bonington (1802-1828), early 19th century

View of the capture of Quebec (Canada) on September 13, 1759, shows the British troops assembled at Louisbourg in May
MMM5476682 View of the capture of Quebec (Canada) on September 13, 1759, shows the British troops assembled at Louisbourg in May 1759, landing at the foot of the hill

Harbor scene, in the Seine estuary (France), probably Honfleur, with fishing boats drying on the strike
MMM5462067 Harbor scene, in the Seine estuary (France), probably Honfleur, with fishing boats drying on the strike and the facades of wooden houses; National Maritime Museum, London

European trading posts (East India Companies) in Canton, China. Drawn and engraved by William Daniell (1769-1837) 1805
MMM5485398 European trading posts (East India Companies) in Canton, China. Drawn and engraved by William Daniell (1769-1837) 1805 by Daniell, William (1769-1837); National Maritime Museum, London

The port of Genoa (Italy), with description of techniques for cleaning the hull of boats by fire
MMM5459435 The port of Genoa (Italy), with description of techniques for cleaning the hull of boats by fire, which can be seen by the smoke above the port; National Maritime Museum, London

View of Palazzo Ducale and the Campanile of S. Marco (b/w photo)
FTB103637 View of Palazzo Ducale and the Campanile of S. Marco (b/w photo); Collezione Naya-Bohm, Venice, Italy; © Francesco Turio Bohm

Isaac Holden & Sons Alston, Bradford, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving)
863945 Isaac Holden & Sons Alston, Bradford, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Isaac Holden & Sons Alston wool combing works, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, c1880)

The Great Plague of London, 1665. Distressing views in the streets. Engraving c1880
865659 The Great Plague of London, 1665. Distressing views in the streets. Engraving c1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Sack of Rome (390 BC): Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 1866 (Engraving)
ELD4843734 Sack of Rome (390 BC): Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 1866 (Engraving); (add.info.: Sack of Rome (390 BC): In front of the resistance of the Romans

Antique photograph of horserace derby in Chicago

What awaits us ahead?
Alexander Jikharev

Houses to be demolished in Goodison Avenue in Walton, Liverpool to make room for a new stand at Goodison Park, home ground of Everton Football club. August 1965

Japanese Woodblock Print by Hiroshige
"Japanese scene from the master Utagawa Hiroshige 1797aa1858 forms part of my own private collection of original woodblock prints

Traditional Japanese Woodblock female in the snow
Japanese snow scene from the master Kunisada and forms part of my own private collection of original woodblock prints. A woodblock print from the Edo period showing a figure standing in the snow in

Vintage Japanese Woodblock print of Calligraphy
Very unusual woodblock print from Japan, circa 1850 and is made up from mainly calligraphy with the Sun behind, the image at the bottom shows a bonsai tree, Cherry blossom, a Crane (the light)

Antique Woodblock print of Samurai Warrior
Wonderful dynamic woodblock print depicting a Samurai Warrior in battle by Utagawa Kuniyoshi January 1, 1797 a April 14, 1861 was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of

Museum of Modern Art, architect Mario Botta, San Francisco, California, USA

Old Phuket Coffee Station, Sino-Portuguese architecture, Phuket Town, Phuket, Thailand

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, elevated view looking over the Dubai Mall

The Burj Khalifa Dubai, a Futuristic Modern Design Structure, the Burj Khalifa was completed in 2010 and is the worlds tallest building, Dubai, UAE

Colourful Main Street of Monchique, Western Algarve, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

F&F Tower, Spiral office buiding in Panama City, Panama, Central America

Space needle, Seattle, Washington, USA

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"Exploring the Urban Tapestry: From Victorian London's Shady Alleys to Glittering Las Vegas and Beyond" Step into the past as we wander through the cobblestone streets of Victorian London, a city shrouded in mystery and intrigue. The gas-lit lamps cast eerie shadows on every corner, revealing a world where secrets lurk behind closed doors. But let's fast forward to modern-day marvels - behold the Bellagio fountain and the Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. As water dances gracefully to music, neon lights illuminate the night sky, creating an electrifying atmosphere that captivates all who witness it. Venturing further south, Buenos Aires beckons with its vibrant energy. Follow the map through bustling streets lined with colorful buildings that seem straight out of a painter's palette. Each step reveals a new facet of this captivating city. Escape to paradise on Turks and Caicos islands where charming buildings painted in vivid hues dot the landscape. These architectural gems perfectly complement turquoise waters and pristine beaches – a true feast for both eyes and soul. As dusk settles over Gold Coast City, Australia comes alive with shimmering lights painting an enchanting picture against its towering skyline. A nocturnal wonderland awaits those who dare venture into this urban oasis after dark. Travel back in time through William Hogarth's Four Times of Day series - Morning unveils bustling streets awakening from slumber; life begins anew as people go about their daily routines amidst quaint Georgian architecture. Journey eastward to Japan where traditional woodblock prints transport us to serene gardens adorned by graceful geishas dressed in elegant kimonos. Delicate flowers bloom alongside mythical dragons – symbols of beauty entwined with strength. In Italy's Venetian lagoon lies Torcello Cathedral – an ancient masterpiece standing tall amidst tranquil surroundings. Its timeless beauty whispers tales of centuries gone by while inviting visitors to bask in its sacred aura. Across the continent, St.