Background People Collection (#51)

France, Paris, Tobacco vendor
Francia - 18th century - Tobacco vendor

India, Goa, View of the harbor, color engraving, 1734 18th century, Maritiem Museum Rotterdam

France, Paris, Church of Saint-Gervais, Facade
France, 17th century. Paris, Church of Saint-Gervais where Francois Couperin was an organist

France, Rheims Hamlet before the body of Polonius
Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), Hamlet before the Body of Polonius, 1855

Netherlands, Rotterdam, View of the fish market, color engraving, 1694 17th century, J. de Vor, Maritiem Museum Rotterdam

Italy, Venice, The foyer
Gabriel Bella (1730-1799), The Foyer, oil on canvas

Germany, View of Magdeburg Breite Weg (High Street)
Germany, 18th century. View of Magdeburg Breite Weg (High Street) which was completely destroyed during World War II

France, Paris, Flute player
France - 18th century - Flutist

France, Lyon, Nightmare
Louis Janmot (1814-1892), Nightmare

Netherlands, Rotterdam port in 1694 by J de Vor, colored engraving
The Netherlands, 17th century. Rotterdam Port in 1694. Coloured engraving by J. de Vor

Italy, Naples, The Slaughters of Altamura
Michele Cammarano (1835-1920), The Slaughters of Altamura

England, London, painting of Interior of Westminster Abbey
England - London - 18th century. Interior of Westminster Abbey

Austria, Vienna, The Graben in Vienna, watercolor, 1888 19th century, Wilhelm Gause (1853-1916), Historisches Museum der Stadt Wien (history museum)

Finland, Helsinki, oil on canvas painting of Seascape
Oskar Conrad Kleineh (1846-1919), Seascape, 1883, oil on canvas, 144x119 cm

France, Paris, Cleopatras Needle in Alexandria
Archeology - Egypt - 19th century. Cleopatras Needle in Alexandria. From Views in Egypt by Luigi Mayer, 1804. Engraving

Austria, Vienna, View of the city, engraving
Austria - 17th century. Vienna at end of 17th century. Engraving

Finland, Helsinki, Winter landscape
Wilhelm Johansson (19th century), Winter Landscape, 1885

France, Paris, View of Tuileries Palace and Gardens 18th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (library)

Italy, The Mysterious baths painting
Giorgio De Chirico (1888-1978), The Mysterious Baths

France, Lyon, Divine generation
Louis Janmot (1814-1892), Divine Generation

Belgium, Brussels, Walking in park
Belgium, 19th century. Walk in the Park of Brussels

France, Paris, scene from La Princesse de Navarre by Jean-Philippe Rameau, libretto by Voltaire, performed on the occasion of the Dauphins wedding, watercolor, 1745 18th century

Netherlands, Cartography, Map of the country in the shape of a lion, color engraving, 1648 17th century, Nicolas Visscher (1618-1679)

France, Paris, Various venues for Opera Comique by Guiand, drawing, 1883
France, 19th century. Paris, the various venues for the Opera Comique. 1. Foire Saint Laurent Hall; 2. Hotel de Bourgogne; 3. Favart PremiA

France, Paris, Title page for the first act of Alceste, ou le Triomphe d Alcide, lyric tragedy by Jean-Baptiste Lully, libretto by Philippe Quinault, engraving 17th century

France, Burgundian Wars, The battle of Nancy (1477), miniature, 1524, From the Memoires by Philippe de Commynes (1445-1511) 15th century, Musee Thomas Dobree (Art Museum)

Italy, Trieste, View of St. Anthony Church, drawing, 1840 19th century, Civica Raccolta Delle Stampe Achille Bertarelli (library)

France, Nantes, Return of Prodigal Son
James Jacques Joseph Tissot (1836-1902), The Return of the Prodigal Son

France, Rheims, Avenue de l Opera in Paris
Camille Pissarro (1830-1903), Avenue de l OpA

Germany, Potsdam, View of the Sanssouci Castle, built by Frederick the Great, engraving 18th century, Historisches Museum der Stadt Wien (history museum)

Netherlands, Rotterdam, View of the city hall, color engraving, 1694 17th century, J. de Vor, Maritiem Museum Rotterdam

Austria, Vienna, Illustration for a Lied, watercolor
Austria - 19th century. Illustration for lied. Watercolour, by T. Zascke

Austria, Vienna, View of Schonbrunn Imperial Palace, color print
Austria - 19th century. Schonbrunn Palace (Schloss SchA

France, Paris, Carnival of VeNice (Minuetto)
Giovanni Domenico (or Giandomenico) Tiepolo (1727-1804), Carnival of Venice (Minuetto)

France, Rouen, Boulevard des Italiens, Paris
Jean Francois Raffaelli (1850-1924), Boulevard des Italiens, Paris

France, Rouen, Joan of Arc Being Led to Stake
Isidore Patrois (1815-1884), Joan of Arc Being Led to the Stake

France, Paris, Interior of Saint Peters, Rome
Giovanni Paolo Pannini (1691-1765), Interior of Saint Peter s, Rome

France, Paris, Farm
Jean Baptiste Oudry (1686-1755), The Farm, 1750

France, Rouen, Diomedes Devoured by his Horses
Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), Diomedes Devoured by his Horses

France, Rouen, Francis I of France Receiving Painting Made by Raffaello Sanzio
Anicet Charles Gabriel Lemonnier (1743-1824), Francis I of France (1494-1547) Receiving a Painting Made by Raffaello Sanzio

France, Paris, Cardinal Richelieu Introduces Poussin to Louis XIII in 1640
Jean Alaux (also known as The Roman, 1786-1864), Cardinal Richelieu Introduces Poussin to Louis XIII in 1640

France, Paris, Country Festival
Claude Le Lorraine (born Claude GellA

France, Paris, Harbor at Sunset, close-up
Claude Le Lorraine (born Claude GellA

France, Paris, View of Campo Vaccino in Rome
Claude Le Lorraine (born Claude GellA

France, Paris, Harbor at Sunset
Claude Le Lorraine (born Claude GellA

France, Paris, Ulysses returns Chryseis to her father, close-up
Claude Le Lorraine (born Claude GellA

World map Drawn from Observations Made at the Academy of Sciences by Guillaume Delisle, by Claude-Auguste Berey
Cartography, 18th century. World map drawn from observations made at the Academy of Sciences. Created by Guillaume Delisle, Paris, 1700. Copperplate by Claude-Auguste Berey. 49 x 77 cm

Military reconnaissance and topographic map of line occupied by French on Lake Idro, Chiesa, Oglio and Po Rivers
Cartography, Italy, 19th century. Military reconnaissance and topographic map of the line occupied by the French on Lake Idro, the Chiesa, Oglio and Po rivers. Created by Auguste Chabrier, 1800

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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.