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Backdrop Collection (#7)

"Capturing the Essence: A Journey Through Time and Place" Step into the backdrop of Gunsmoke, as Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake

Background imageBackdrop Collection: France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Angers: The Chars on the Place du Rallying, 1903

France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Angers: The Chars on the Place du Rallying, 1903
LUX4810613 France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Angers: The Chars on the Place du Rallying, 1903; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49)

Background imageBackdrop Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place Jean Jaures, a defile, 1885

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place Jean Jaures, a defile, 1885
LUX4806566 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place Jean Jaures, a defile, 1885; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place Jean Jaures, a defile

Background imageBackdrop Collection: France: 2 men pose in a trumpe the fairground representing a car, 1910

France: 2 men pose in a trumpe the fairground representing a car, 1910
LUX4773466 France: 2 men pose in a trumpe the fairground representing a car, 1910; (add.info.: France: 2 men pose in a trumpe the fairground representing a car, 1910); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Potato harrow and set scoops (Dublin and Slarks), moveable and fixed pig or swine cases

Potato harrow and set scoops (Dublin and Slarks), moveable and fixed pig or swine cases, and pond construction
FLO4593616 Potato harrow and set scoops (Dublin and Slarks), moveable and fixed pig or swine cases, and pond construction. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Rustic pavilion: fancy cake in the shape of a dwelling house, 1873 (chromo)

Rustic pavilion: fancy cake in the shape of a dwelling house, 1873 (chromo)
PCT4286866 Rustic pavilion: fancy cake in the shape of a dwelling house, 1873 (chromo); (add.info.: Rustic pavilion: fancy cake in the shape of a dwelling house - Plate No)

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Wallpaper bursting workshop for domestic tapestries - engraving of 'La France industrielle' by

Wallpaper bursting workshop for domestic tapestries - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Jahandier
PCT4257443 Wallpaper bursting workshop for domestic tapestries - engraving of "La France industrielle" by Jahandier

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Metal mirror, circa 1360-1400, frame decorated with angels, plants

Metal mirror, circa 1360-1400, frame decorated with angels, plants and two hearts - Chromolithography
FLO4643512 Metal mirror, circa 1360-1400, frame decorated with angels, plants and two hearts - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903)

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Album 'Traditional costumes': portrait of a couple of women in traditional costume of the province

Album "Traditional costumes": portrait of a couple of women in traditional costume of the province of
3561780 Album "Traditional costumes": portrait of a couple of women in traditional costume of the province of Frosinone; (add.info.: Lazio 1860-1870 Photographer: D Alessandri)

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Postcard, portrait of a couple in a studio, 'Album para Tarjetas postales'

Postcard, portrait of a couple in a studio, "Album para Tarjetas postales"
3560994 Postcard, portrait of a couple in a studio, "Album para Tarjetas postales"; (add.info.: Europe 1910 ca. Photographer: B.N.K.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Ceiling of the Comedie Francaise, Painting by Alexis de Mazerolles (19th century), Paris, France

Ceiling of the Comedie Francaise, Painting by Alexis de Mazerolles (19th century), Paris, France
ETI4396867 Ceiling of the Comedie Francaise, Painting by Alexis de Mazerolles (19th century), Paris, France.; (add.info.: Ceiling of the Comedie Francaise)

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Portrait of an African warrior, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)

Portrait of an African warrior, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566954 Portrait of an African warrior, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Africa 1880 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Furniture: Interior of a cafe restaurant art nouveau style, 1910, Paris

Furniture: Interior of a cafe restaurant art nouveau style, 1910, Paris, France - Autochrome anonymous
LUX4696861 Furniture: Interior of a cafe restaurant art nouveau style, 1910, Paris, France - Autochrome anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Furniture)

Background imageBackdrop Collection: France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente (16), Cognac: Visit of Minister Barthou to Cognac

France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente (16), Cognac: Visit of Minister Barthou to Cognac, in the streets of Cognac
LUX4810398 France, Poitou-Charentes, Charente (16), Cognac: Visit of Minister Barthou to Cognac, in the streets of Cognac, a defile with tanks, 1907; (add.info.: France, Poitou-Charentes)

Background imageBackdrop Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: June 14, 1908, le corso floral, Boulevard Beranger, 1908

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: June 14, 1908, le corso floral, Boulevard Beranger, 1908
LUX4797507 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: June 14, 1908, le corso floral, Boulevard Beranger, 1908; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: June 14, 1908

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Portrait of Charles Percier (1764-1838). French architect, engraver, decorator

Portrait of Charles Percier (1764-1838). French architect, engraver, decorator, cartoonist and illustrator
ETI4397246 Portrait of Charles Percier (1764-1838). French architect, engraver, decorator, cartoonist and illustrator. Goblin tapestry panel adorning the Gallery of Apollo. Realised by A

Background imageBackdrop Collection: France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Var (83), Toulon: Festival of the Battle of Flowers

France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Var (83), Toulon: Festival of the Battle of Flowers
LUX4763847 France, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Var (83), Toulon: Festival of the Battle of Flowers, the tanks pass through the street amidst a crowd of spectators, 1900; (add.info.: France)

Background imageBackdrop Collection: France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Angers: The tanks on the place du ralliement, 1903

France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Angers: The tanks on the place du ralliement, 1903
LUX4810632 France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Angers: The tanks on the place du ralliement, 1903; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49)

Background imageBackdrop Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: June 14, 1908, the flowered corso

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: June 14, 1908, the flowered corso, a marquise in her carossus, 1908
LUX4797493 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: June 14, 1908, the flowered corso, a marquise in her carossus, 1908; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: June 14, 1908

Background imageBackdrop Collection: France, Centre, Loir-et-Cher (41), Saint Herbault: Group of girls in a tank

France, Centre, Loir-et-Cher (41), Saint Herbault: Group of girls in a tank: basket pulled by horses, 1902
LUX4754228 France, Centre, Loir-et-Cher (41), Saint Herbault: Group of girls in a tank: basket pulled by horses, 1902; (add.info.: France, Centre, Loir-et-Cher (41)

Background imageBackdrop Collection: France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Angers: A tank representing Gallic characters, 1903

France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Angers: A tank representing Gallic characters, 1903
LUX4810794 France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49), Angers: A tank representing Gallic characters, 1903; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Maine-et-Loire (49)

Background imageBackdrop Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: preparation of decorations on Rue Nationale, 1918

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: preparation of decorations on Rue Nationale, 1918
LUX4800218 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: preparation of decorations on Rue Nationale, 1918; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Background imageBackdrop Collection: The first floor of Casa Navas (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923)

The first floor of Casa Navas (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907
CUL4859584 The first floor of Casa Navas (1901-1907), a Reus - DOMENECH I MONTANER, Lluis (1850-1923). Navas House. 1901-1907. SPAIN. Reus. Navas House. First floor

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Nancy (Department 54), Architecture 1900, House ' Huot' by Emile Andre (1871-1933) - 1903

Nancy (Department 54), Architecture 1900, House " Huot" by Emile Andre (1871-1933) - 1903
GYS5008723 Nancy (Department 54), Architecture 1900, House " Huot" by Emile Andre (1871-1933) - 1903 by Andre, Emile (1871-1933); (add.info.: Nancy (Department 54), Architecture 1900

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Nude, Francavilla al Mare, Chieti

Nude, Francavilla al Mare, Chieti
3570874 Nude, Francavilla al Mare, Chieti by Michetti, Francesco Paolo (1851-1929); (add.info.: Nude, Francavilla al Mare, Chieti Photographer: Michetti, Francesco Paolo); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageBackdrop Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): beginning of July, preparation of the victory fete

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): beginning of July, preparation of the victory fete, Place Vendome poavoisee
LUX4799000 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): beginning of July, preparation of the victory fete, Place Vendome poavoisee, rue de la Paix, 1919; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Tunisia, Bizerte: 3 female soldiers, deguised as soldiers, 1905 - regiment 4

Tunisia, Bizerte: 3 female soldiers, deguised as soldiers, 1905 - regiment 4
LUX4781515 Tunisia, Bizerte: 3 female soldiers, deguised as soldiers, 1905 - regiment 4; (add.info.: Tunisia, Bizerte: 3 female soldiers, deguised as soldiers)

Background imageBackdrop Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: 14 July 1919, fete de la victoire in Tours

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: 14 July 1919, fete de la victoire in Tours
LUX4799159 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: 14 July 1919, fete de la victoire in Tours, disappears hairy under a triumph arch glory a all our heros at the courthouse

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Mosaics of the apse of the Church of San Clemente al Laterano (Basilica of St)

Mosaics of the apse of the Church of San Clemente al Laterano (Basilica of St. Clment of Lateran) 12th century Rome
IMB4841863 Mosaics of the apse of the Church of San Clemente al Laterano (Basilica of St. Clment of Lateran) 12th century Rome

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Two Men in the Boat 'Rusalka' ('Mermaid'), 1916. Creator: G. I. Tkachenko

Two Men in the Boat "Rusalka" ("Mermaid"), 1916. Creator: G. I. Tkachenko
Two Men in the Boat "Rusalka" ("Mermaid"), 1916. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Portrait of a young man in a tailcoat, 1910-1919. Creator: Peterburgskaia fotografia

Portrait of a young man in a tailcoat, 1910-1919. Creator: Peterburgskaia fotografia
Portrait of a young man in a tailcoat, 1910-1919. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Milliner Buyanova Tatyana Ivanovna. 1910-1919. Creator: Naz'mov

Milliner Buyanova Tatyana Ivanovna. 1910-1919. Creator: Naz'mov
Milliner Buyanova Tatyana Ivanovna. 1910-1919. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Participants in an amateur performance at the Znamensky Glass Factory, 1915. Creator: S. Ia

Participants in an amateur performance at the Znamensky Glass Factory, 1915. Creator: S. Ia. Mamontov
Participants in an amateur performance at the Znamensky Glass Factory, 1915. From a collection which includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Tatar family of an employee of the office of Irkutsk merchants Shafigulins G.M. Muratov... 1915

Tatar family of an employee of the office of Irkutsk merchants Shafigulins G.M. Muratov... 1915. Creator: N. Z
Tatar family of an employee of the office of Irkutsk merchants Shafigulins G.M. Muratov - wife Faizoy and children Anvar Bek, Hamid and Galchira, 1915

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Uvarov and Volkov, collecting donations for the benefit of those wounded in World War I

Uvarov and Volkov, collecting donations for the benefit of those wounded in World War I, 1910-1919. Creator: S. E
Uvarov and Volkov, collecting donations for the benefit of those wounded in World War I, 1910-1919. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Evgenia Reshetnikova is a high school student, 1914. Creator: S. E. Gorshkov

Evgenia Reshetnikova is a high school student, 1914. Creator: S. E. Gorshkov
Evgenia Reshetnikova is a high school student, 1914. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Chairman of the Administrative Committee B.F. Truveller, 1911. Creator: A. A. Antonov

Chairman of the Administrative Committee B.F. Truveller, 1911. Creator: A. A. Antonov
Chairman of the Administrative Committee B.F. Truveller, 1911. From a collection of photographs documenting the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry, and Industrial Trade Exhibition

Background imageBackdrop Collection: A group of men with the newspaper 'Irkutsk Vedomosti', 1905. Creator: Unknown

A group of men with the newspaper "Irkutsk Vedomosti", 1905. Creator: Unknown
A group of men with the newspaper "Irkutsk Vedomosti", 1905. This collection contains 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Background imageBackdrop Collection: P.L. Stolyarov and V.P. Karetnikov playing violins, 1910-1919. Creator: I. F. Varlekhovskii

P.L. Stolyarov and V.P. Karetnikov playing violins, 1910-1919. Creator: I. F. Varlekhovskii
P.L. Stolyarov and V.P. Karetnikov playing violins, 1910-1919. From a collection of 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Marie Louise, 1688-1765, Princess of Hesse-Kassel, married to John William Friso of Nassau

Marie Louise, 1688-1765, Princess of Hesse-Kassel, married to John William Friso of Nassau... 1726 Creator: Unknown
Marie Louise, 1688-1765, Princess of Hesse-Kassel, married to John William Friso of Nassau-Dietz and of Orange, with her children Anne Charlotte Amelie and Willem Karel Hendrik Friso, 1726

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Design for a theater decor with a garden, c.1727-c.1780. Creator: Pieter Barbiers

Design for a theater decor with a garden, c.1727-c.1780. Creator: Pieter Barbiers
Design for a theater decor with a garden, c.1727-c.1780

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Cavaugh, Lucile, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 May 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Cavaugh, Lucile, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 May 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cavaugh, Lucile, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 May 10

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Birmingham, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913 July 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Birmingham, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913 July 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Birmingham, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913 July 10

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Bara, Theda, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Bara, Theda, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bara, Theda, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 11

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Andrews, E. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Andrews, E. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Andrews, E. Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Vogue fashion photographs with model Gurta Andre, 1928 Apr. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Vogue fashion photographs with model Gurta Andre, 1928 Apr. 25. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Vogue fashion photographs with model Gurta Andre, 1928 Apr. 25

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Traverse, Madeline, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Traverse, Madeline, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Traverse, Madeline, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 8

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Fargo, Clara, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Jan. 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Fargo, Clara, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Jan. 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Fargo, Clara, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 Jan. 15

Background imageBackdrop Collection: Singer, Paris E. Mr. portrait photograph, 1916 Sept. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Singer, Paris E. Mr. portrait photograph, 1916 Sept. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Singer, Paris E. Mr. portrait photograph, 1916 Sept. 30




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"Capturing the Essence: A Journey Through Time and Place" Step into the backdrop of Gunsmoke, as Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, and Dennis Weaver transport us to the wild west in this iconic publicity photograph from the c1960 television series. Amidst a sea of gold foil messages urging us to be ourselves, we find solace in My Studio by Fortunino Matania. The artist's brush strokes create a vibrant backdrop that celebrates individuality and self-expression. In Chelmsford's Victorian era, a gardener tends to nature's beauty with a watering can. This picturesque scene serves as a stunning backdrop for an era defined by elegance and meticulous attention to detail. As flags of the German Empire flutter in the wind, we are reminded of history's ever-changing backdrop. A reminder that nations rise and fall against different backdrops throughout time. The Liberty Loan/WWI poster stands tall as a symbol of resilience amidst adversity. Its patriotic message serves as an inspiring backdrop during times of war when unity is crucial. Transporting us back to 1920s London, Pearly King & Queen take center stage against their East End backdrop. Their elaborate costumes reflect both tradition and community spirit against an urban landscape. Clifden in County Galway offers breathtaking vistas that paint Ireland's natural beauty onto our mental backdrops. As we gaze upon its rugged landscapes, we are reminded of Europe's diverse tapestry. An artistic Italian nude gracefully stands amid stylized watery backdrops—a testament to how art has always drawn inspiration from nature’s serene yet powerful presence throughout history. A Swiss flag waves proudly atop mountains in Appenzell—nature’s majestic masterpiece becomes Switzerland’s awe-inspiring national emblem—an unforgettable alpine backdrop etched into our memories forevermore. Ford Anglia cars race through city streets while leaving behind trails of excitement—a dynamic urban setting serving as their high-speed playground—an advertisement brought alive by the vibrant backdrop.