Background People Collection (#49)

Italy, Milan, painting of interior of Teatro alla Scala
Italy, 19th century - Milan, the Teatro alla Scala. Interior

France, Paris, Playbill for performance Boris Godunov by Modest Petrovic Musorgskij the Paris Opera
Modest Petrovic Musorgskij (1839-1881), Boris Godunov, 1874. Playbill for the Paris OpA

Bangladesh, Dhaka, Aerial view of outskirts of city
Aerial view of the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh

Italy, Piedmont Region, Turin, Aerial view of ski runs at Sestriere
Aerial view of ski runs at Sestriere - Province of Turin, Piedmont Region, Italy

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro State, Rio de Janeiro, Aerial view of Copacabana Beach
Aerial view of Copacabana Beach at Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

France, Corsica, Corse-du-Sud, limestone cliffs in surroundings of Bonifacio

Spain, Canary Islands, Gran Canaria Island, Maspalomas, Dunes
Spain - Canary Islands - Gran Canaria Island - Maspalomas. Dunes

Cyprus, Paphos District, Petra Tou Romiou (Rock of Greek or Aphrodites Rock), birthplace of Aphrodite, rocky beach

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Aerial view of Copacabana Beach
Aerial view of Copacabana Beach at Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Estonia, Baltic Sea coast, Toila, Beach
Estonia - Baltic Sea coast - Toila, beach

British Virgin Islands, Tortola, Cane Garden Bay, beach

Brazil, State of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Aerial view of Copacabana Beach
Aerial view of Copacabana Beach at Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

France, Corsica, Alistro, east coast beach

Cyprus, Greko crag, caves

Egypt, Giza, saddled camel resting near the pyramids

Kenya, Lamu Island, donkeys and people on narrow street in old town

Thailand, Krabi, Ko Lanta, Ao Khlong Jaak, saddled elephant trekking near the beach

Italy, Val Trebbia, Spina, Detail of an armed Giant during the Gigantomachy from red-figure Attic krater, painted by the painter of the Niobides, 460 B.C. 5th Century B.C

Egypt, Abu Simbel, Great Temple, engraving by Giovanni Battista Belzoni, 1822
Egypt, 19th century. Abu Simbel, the Great Temple. Engraving

The Great Temple, panorama d Egypte et de Nubia Abu Simbel, engraving
Hector Horeau (1801-1872), Panorama d Egypte et de Nubia, Paris, 1841. Abu Simbel, the Great Temple. Engraving

Painted plaque depicting nymph worship scene, from Pitsa, detail, procession with offering bearers
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Painted plaque depicting a nymph worship scene. From Pitsa, 520-500 b.C. Detail, procession with offering bearers, lyre and flute players, Greek inscription

Statuette representing the god Mercury, bronze Musee Theo Desplan (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Italy, Latium region, Rome, Flavian amphitheater Colosseum
Italy - Latium region - Rome (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1980, 1990). Flavian amphitheater Colosseum, 70-80 A.D

England, West Yorkshire, Hebden Bridge, Cotton mill
United Kingdom - England - Industrial archeology. Cotton mill in Hebden Bridge

Egypt, Cairo, Giza, Ruins at Pyramid of Chephren
Egypt - Cairo - Giza (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979), View of the area with the pyramid of Chephren (Old Kingdom, Dynasty IV, circa 2575-2465)

Egypt, two temples at Abu Simbel, drawing by Giovanni Battista Belzoni, 1822
Egypt, 19th century. The two temples at Abu Simbel. Drawing by Giovanni Battista Belzoni (1778-1823), London, 1822

Egypt, Mit Rahina, Colossal limestone statue of Ramses II
Egypt - Mit Rahina - Remains of ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Colossal limestone statue of Ramses II, New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX. Height 10.30 m

Colossus of Rhodes, one of Seven Wonders of Ancient World, engraving by Johann Balthazar Probst
Johann Balthazar Probst (1673-1750 circa), Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Engraving, second half of the 18th century

Egypt, Ancient Thebes, West Thebes, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Royal Tombs, view from the Tomb of Thutmose III
Egypt - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - West Thebes - Luxor - Valley of the Kings - Royal Tombs, view from the Tomb of Thutmose III

Mural painting depicting scene of carriage of wine on boat, from New Kingdom
Egypt - Luxor - Ancient Thebes (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979) - Tomb of Khaemwaset. Mural painting depicting a scene of carriage of wine on a boat. New Kingdom, Dynasty XX

Egypt, San el-Hagar, ancient Tanis, Great Temple of Amon, monumental door of Sheshonq III
Egypt - San el-Hagar, ancient Tanis (East Delta) - Great Temple of Amon, monumental door of Sheshonq III

Italy, Val Trebbia, Spina, Detail of Dionysus fighting against a Giant from red-figure Attic krater, painted by the painter of the Niobides, 460 B.C. 5th Century B.C

Egypt, discovery of Serapeum at Saqqara, by Auguste Mariette, engraving by Freeman
Egypt, 19th century. Discovery of the Serapeum at Saqqara by Auguste Mariette. Engraving by Freeman, 1851

Italy, Lazio, Palestrina, Sanctuary at Praeneste, Mosaic work depicting a sailing scene along the Nile 1st century B.C. Italy, Palestrina, Museo Archeologico Prenestino (Archaeological Museum)

Fish stall in Chinatown, New York

Peru, Iquitos, Belen, bar in wooden shack

Austria, Vienna, View of Vienna from the Belvedere
Bernardo Bellotto (1720-1780), View of Vienna from the Belvedere

Austria, Vienna, Christ Taking Leave of Mary
Wolf Huber (1485/90-1553), Christ Taking Leave of Mary

Italy, Florence, Painted view of Ducal Palace in Venice
Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal, 1697-1768), Palazzo Ducale (Ducal Palace)

Austria, Vienna, The Customhouse, VeNice
Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal, 1697-1768), The Customhouse, Venice

France, Paris, poster for performance Norma at Chateau d Eau Theatre
Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835), Norma, 1831. Poster by A. Chatiniere for a performance at Chateau d Eau Theatre, 1883

Brown and black crossbreed puppy chewing toy shoe

India, patna, sonepur, painted elephant

Italy, Vatican City, View of Piazza San Pietro with the Basilica of Saint Peter and the Vatican Palaces, engraving by Giovanni Battista Falda (1643-1678), circa 1665 17th century

France, Lyon, Charging French Hussar
Jacques Francois Joseph Swebach (1769-1823), Charging French Hussar

Germany, Magdeburg, View of Cathedrals facade
Germany, 18th century. View of the Cathedral of Magdeburg

Austria, Episode of Austrian-Turkish war, October 15, 1788
Austria - 18th century. Episode of the Austrian-Turkish war, October 15, 1788

Finland, Helsinki, Everywhere a Voice invites us
Beda Stjernschantz (1867-1910), Eveywhere a Voice Invites Us, 1895, 85x128 cm

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"Unveiling the Unseen: The Enigmatic Lives of Background People" Step into a time-traveling journey through history and art, where the spotlight may not always shine on them, but their presence is undeniable. From Launceston in 1909 to Catal Huyuk's ancient settlement in Anatolia, Turkey circa 6500 BC, these they have silently witnessed the ebb and flow of human existence. Picture yourself strolling along Mwnt Beach in Ceredigion, Wales, as if you were one of those nameless figures dotting the shoreline. Feel their connection to nature as they blend seamlessly with Europe's picturesque landscapes. In contrast, witness the intensity of a fencing match between Mademoiselle La Chevaliere D Eon De Beaumont and Monsieur De Saint George captured by Victor Marie Picot; even though they are at center stage, it is impossible to ignore those surrounding faces that add depth to this historic moment. Travel back further in time to St. Albans in 1809; George Sidney Shepherd's brush strokes bring forth an era where everyday individuals played supporting roles amidst grand architecture and bustling streets. Meanwhile, within The Keigwin Arms pub in Mousehole, Cornwall during 1936 - an anonymous creator immortalized ordinary folks engaged in lively conversations over pints. As we move across continents and epochs like Bodinnick Fowey c1930 or explore India's ancient Mauryan empire on an illustrated map - we uncover stories hidden behind regal empires or exotic locales. These background people become threads connecting us to forgotten tales waiting for rediscovery. From Nice Riviera's sun-kissed shores to Berlin's theatrical magic flutes designed by unknown artists - these figures embody universality transcending borders and cultures. They remind us that while some take center stage under life’s spotlight others quietly shape our world from backstage. In Cookham circa 1898, an unknown creator captures a moment of contemplation.