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Bidge Collection (#2)

"Bridges: Connecting Worlds Through Art and Engineering" Bridges have long fascinated artists and engineers alike

Background imageBidge Collection: Westminster Pier, London, c. 1908

Westminster Pier, London, c. 1908
3785152 Westminster Pier, London, c. 1908; (add.info.: Westminster Pier, London, c. 1908. Shows passengers boarding paddle-steamers on the river Thames.); Lebrecht History

Background imageBidge Collection: A Water Party - Picnicing at Richmond (chromolitho)

A Water Party - Picnicing at Richmond (chromolitho)
731722 A Water Party - Picnicing at Richmond (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Water Party - Picnicing at Richmond)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction, New South Wales, Australia, 1929-1930 (b / w photo)

The Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction, New South Wales, Australia, 1929-1930 (b / w photo)
6014783 The Sydney Harbour Bridge under construction, New South Wales, Australia, 1929-1930 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBidge Collection: Unidentified Aircraft (over Montrose), 1942 (oil on canvas)

Unidentified Aircraft (over Montrose), 1942 (oil on canvas)
5947733 Unidentified Aircraft (over Montrose), 1942 (oil on canvas) by Baird, Edward (1904-49); Glasgow Museums, UK; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Background imageBidge Collection: View of the great bridge of pollet (Pont Colbert) in Dieppe, Seine maritime Normandie Postcard of

View of the great bridge of pollet (Pont Colbert) in Dieppe, Seine maritime Normandie Postcard of the beginning of
ELD4949876 View of the great bridge of pollet (Pont Colbert) in Dieppe, Seine maritime Normandie Postcard of the beginning of the 20th century; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBidge Collection: Andorra (Andorra) in the Pyrenees around 1910: Vallee d'Andorra, the bridge of San Antoni

Andorra (Andorra) in the Pyrenees around 1910: Vallee d'Andorra, the bridge of San Antoni
XEE4138790 Andorra (Andorra) in the Pyrenees around 1910: Vallee d'Andorra, the bridge of San Antoni. by Unknown photographer

Background imageBidge Collection: The Golden Hour, c1912. After Thomas Moran (1837-1926) English-born American artist

The Golden Hour, c1912. After Thomas Moran (1837-1926) English-born American artist
528752 The Golden Hour, c1912. After Thomas Moran (1837-1926) English-born American artist. Landscape Sunset Evening River Road Bridge Wooden Peace Tranquillity by Moran

Background imageBidge Collection: Le pont aux Anglais, sun setting Painting by Robert Pinchon (1886-1943) 20th century Sun

Le pont aux Anglais, sun setting Painting by Robert Pinchon (1886-1943) 20th century Sun
JLJ4676976 Le pont aux Anglais, sun setting Painting by Robert Pinchon (1886-1943) 20th century Sun. 0, 52x0, 73 m Rouen, Musee des Beaux Arts by Pinchon

Background imageBidge Collection: Printemps. Peinture de Stanislav Yulianovich Zhukovsky (Joukovski) (1873-1944), huile sur toile

Printemps. Peinture de Stanislav Yulianovich Zhukovsky (Joukovski) (1873-1944), huile sur toile
FIA5346667 Printemps. Peinture de Stanislav Yulianovich Zhukovsky (Joukovski) (1873-1944), huile sur toile. Art russe, debut 20e siecle, art nouveau, modernisme

Background imageBidge Collection: Forteresse de l'ancienne Russie. (Ville fortifiee en bois, sous la neige en Ukraine au Moyen Age)

Forteresse de l'ancienne Russie. (Ville fortifiee en bois, sous la neige en Ukraine au Moyen Age)
FIA5374866 Forteresse de l ancienne Russie. (Ville fortifiee en bois, sous la neige en Ukraine au Moyen Age). Oeuvre de Konstantin (Constantin) Ivanovich Gorbatov (1876-1945), tempera sur bois

Background imageBidge Collection: Le sac de Magdebourg (guerre de trente ans) - The Siege of Magdeburg, 1631, by Meulenaer

Le sac de Magdebourg (guerre de trente ans) - The Siege of Magdeburg, 1631, by Meulenaer
FIA5408937 Le sac de Magdebourg (guerre de trente ans) - The Siege of Magdeburg, 1631, by Meulenaer, Peeter (Peter Meulenaer) (1602-1654). Oil on wood, 1650. Dimension : 40x72 cm

Background imageBidge Collection: Emperor Heraclius Slays the King of Persia, 1485-95 (tempera and oil on panel)

Emperor Heraclius Slays the King of Persia, 1485-95 (tempera and oil on panel)
5861590 Emperor Heraclius Slays the King of Persia, 1485-95 (tempera and oil on panel) by Netherlandish School, (15th century); 67.6x54.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageBidge Collection: The armees of Saint Louis ravent the Languedoc in the 13th century - Engraving in 'History of

The armees of Saint Louis ravent the Languedoc in the 13th century - Engraving in "History of the Popes"()
XEE4163691 The armees of Saint Louis ravent the Languedoc in the 13th century - - Engraving in " History of the Popes" ()

Background imageBidge Collection: A firefighter saves a man who had taken advantage of the bridge of the park of the humps chaumont

A firefighter saves a man who had taken advantage of the bridge of the park of the humps chaumont
LSE4326811 A firefighter saves a man who had taken advantage of the bridge of the park of the humps chaumont, held in an anfractuosite of the wall, he escaped without any injury

Background imageBidge Collection: View of the city of Ecija and the Genil River, from the work Civites Orbis Terrarum edited by

View of the city of Ecija and the Genil River, from the work Civites Orbis Terrarum edited by Georg Braun
IND388256 View of the city of Ecija and the Genil River, from the work Civites Orbis Terrarum edited by Georg Braun and engraved by Franz Hogenberg, 1576 (coloured engraving) by German School

Background imageBidge Collection: The Bridge over the Brook Kedron - from 'The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ'- 1899 by James Tissot

The Bridge over the Brook Kedron - from "The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ"- 1899 by James Tissot - La vie de
XEE4310295 The Bridge over the Brook Kedron - from " The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ" - 1899 by James Tissot - La vie de notre seigneur Jesus Christ

Background imageBidge Collection: Royal Palace, Madrid (detail)

Royal Palace, Madrid (detail)
IND54190 Royal Palace, Madrid (detail) by Joli, Antonio (1700-77); Palazzo Reale, Naples, Italy; Index Fototeca

Background imageBidge Collection: Duel scene at the Pont Neuf in Paris in the 17th century Detail. Anonymous painting

Duel scene at the Pont Neuf in Paris in the 17th century Detail. Anonymous painting. Paris, Musee Carnavalet
JLJ4595947 Duel scene at the Pont Neuf in Paris in the 17th century Detail. Anonymous painting. Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Anonymous; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageBidge Collection: Tarcento, reflections on water, postcard

Tarcento, reflections on water, postcard
3568635 Tarcento, reflections on water, postcard by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Tarcento 1940 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Background imageBidge Collection: Pastoral landscape with stream, fisherman and strollers, c. 1875-80 (oil on canvas)

Pastoral landscape with stream, fisherman and strollers, c. 1875-80 (oil on canvas)
7262806 Pastoral landscape with stream, fisherman and strollers, c. 1875-80 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 38x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBidge Collection: Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo)

Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo)
7262431 Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo) by Pontelli, Baccio (c.1450-92); © Frank Buffetrille. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageBidge Collection: An Albanian wedding (colour litho)

An Albanian wedding (colour litho)
2818277 An Albanian wedding (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Albanian wedding)

Background imageBidge Collection: Italian heroism in Catalonia (colour litho)

Italian heroism in Catalonia (colour litho)
2783787 Italian heroism in Catalonia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian heroism in Catalonia)

Background imageBidge Collection: An epic hero (colour litho)

An epic hero (colour litho)
2779828 An epic hero (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An epic hero. General Thomas-Alexandre Dumas leading his men to capture the Bridge of Klausen)

Background imageBidge Collection: Fatal imprudences, Bohemians employed by the Circus Sidoli who travel to Domodossola go

Fatal imprudences, Bohemians employed by the Circus Sidoli who travel to Domodossola go... (colour litho)
2815545 Fatal imprudences, Bohemians employed by the Circus Sidoli who travel to Domodossola go... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fatal imprudences)

Background imageBidge Collection: The Saint-Mande Train Collision, from Le Petit Parisien, 2 August 1891 (litho)

The Saint-Mande Train Collision, from Le Petit Parisien, 2 August 1891 (litho)
STC373764 The Saint-Mande Train Collision, from Le Petit Parisien, 2 August 1891 (litho) by Dete, Beltrand and Clair-Guyot, E. (fl)

Background imageBidge Collection: Burning of the Tuileries, 1871 (oil on canvas)

Burning of the Tuileries, 1871 (oil on canvas)
XIR130882 Burning of the Tuileries, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Clairin, Georges (1843-1919); 48x79 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: in May 1871, towards the end of the Paris Commune)

Background imageBidge Collection: View of the Fires in Paris during the Commune on the 24th and 25th of May, 1871 (colour litho)

View of the Fires in Paris during the Commune on the 24th and 25th of May, 1871 (colour litho)
XIR170458 View of the Fires in Paris during the Commune on the 24th and 25th of May, 1871 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageBidge Collection: Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo)

Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo)
7262432 Sisto bridge 1473 - 1479. Rome, Italy. (photo) by Pontelli, Baccio (c.1450-92); © Frank Buffetrille. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageBidge Collection: Maidstone Bridge, 1821-27 (Watercolour)

Maidstone Bridge, 1821-27 (Watercolour)
7261303 Maidstone Bridge, 1821-27 (Watercolour) by Moss, W G (19th century); 14.5x22.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Maidstone Bridge, 1827 (or 1821) Maidstone

Background imageBidge Collection: Single span railway bridge, 19th century (Pencil, Chalk)

Single span railway bridge, 19th century (Pencil, Chalk)
7261671 Single span railway bridge, 19th century (Pencil, Chalk) by British School, (19th century); 13x16.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Single span railway bridge)

Background imageBidge Collection: Maidstone Archbishops Palace and Bridge, 1851 (Pencil)

Maidstone Archbishops Palace and Bridge, 1851 (Pencil)
7261375 Maidstone Archbishops Palace and Bridge, 1851 (Pencil) by British School, (19th century); 62x48 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageBidge Collection: The Battle of the Amazons Painting by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) (ec. flam. ) 1615 Sun

The Battle of the Amazons Painting by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) (ec. flam. ) 1615 Sun. 1, 21x1, 65 m Munich
JLJ4601560 The Battle of the Amazons Painting by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) (ec.flam.) 1615 Sun. 1, 21x1, 65 m Munich. Alte Pinakothek by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Background imageBidge Collection: Railway Bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel, over the Garabit Viaduct (b / w photo)

Railway Bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel, over the Garabit Viaduct (b / w photo)
1729039 Railway Bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel, over the Garabit Viaduct (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: The Garabit Viaduct (France)

Background imageBidge Collection: Sheppards Garden and Bridge over watercress ditch (2 sketches on one sheet), 19th century (Pencil)

Sheppards Garden and Bridge over watercress ditch (2 sketches on one sheet), 19th century (Pencil, Chalk, Wash)
7261703 Sheppards Garden and Bridge over watercress ditch (2 sketches on one sheet), 19th century (Pencil, Chalk, Wash) by British School, (19th century); 20x13 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery

Background imageBidge Collection: The Mote, 1828 (Watercolour)

The Mote, 1828 (Watercolour)
7261448 The Mote, 1828 (Watercolour) by Harding, James Duffield (1798-1863); 14.3x17.5 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: The Mote, Mote Park, Maidstone)

Background imageBidge Collection: Maidstone Church, 1744-1817 (Pencil)

Maidstone Church, 1744-1817 (Pencil)
7261276 Maidstone Church, 1744-1817 (Pencil) by Hearne, Thomas (1744-1817); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Maidstone Church, Maidstone, Kent; Drawing)

Background imageBidge 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 imageBidge Collection: Karlskrona, 1839 (engraving)

Karlskrona, 1839 (engraving)
7262277 Karlskrona, 1839 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 11.4x15.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captions Carlscrona and Aus d. Kunstanst. D. Bibliogr. Instit. In Hildbh)

Background imageBidge Collection: Landscape with wooden bridge, 1810-65 (Pencil)

Landscape with wooden bridge, 1810-65 (Pencil)
7261715 Landscape with wooden bridge, 1810-65 (Pencil) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with wooden bridge)

Background imageBidge Collection: Ruins of a cathedral, 1810-65 (Pencil)

Ruins of a cathedral, 1810-65 (Pencil)
7261705 Ruins of a cathedral, 1810-65 (Pencil) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Ruins of a cathedral)

Background imageBidge Collection: Bridge near Cuenca, Spain

Bridge near Cuenca, Spain
7261241 Bridge near Cuenca, Spain. by Woelfle, Johan (1807-1893); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge near Cuenca, Spain)

Background imageBidge Collection: Bridge St. Louis, c. 1835 (engraving)

Bridge St. Louis, c. 1835 (engraving)
7262281 Bridge St. Louis, c.1835 (engraving) by Martini, Johann Georg (1785-1842); 15.7x10.0 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Georg Martini (1785-1842) Captions Bridge St

Background imageBidge Collection: Landscape with man and cow on a bridge, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Landscape with man and cow on a bridge, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261685 Landscape with man and cow on a bridge, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with man and cow on a bridge)

Background imageBidge Collection: Landscape with bridge and cows, 1810-65 (Watercolour)

Landscape with bridge and cows, 1810-65 (Watercolour)
7261659 Landscape with bridge and cows, 1810-65 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with bridge and cows)

Background imageBidge Collection: Chinese harbour scene, 1793 (Watercolour)

Chinese harbour scene, 1793 (Watercolour)
7261540 Chinese harbour scene, 1793 (Watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); 13.7x20 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Chinese junks near a bridge)




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"Bridges: Connecting Worlds Through Art and Engineering" Bridges have long fascinated artists and engineers alike, serving as both functional structures and sources of artistic inspiration. From the iconic Forth Bridge to the charming Walton Bridge in Surrey, these architectural marvels have captured the imagination of generations. In Arundel, a vibrant colour lithograph depicts a picturesque bridge that stands proudly amidst its surroundings. The game of bridge takes on a whole new meaning in another colourful lithograph titled "Last Player, " showcasing the intensity and camaraderie shared by players. Glasgow's Broomielaw Bridge comes to life through an intricate lithograph, highlighting its grandeur against the cityscape backdrop. Meanwhile, an engraving offers us a timeless view of this bustling Scottish city from atop Walton Bridge. The Forth Bridge enchants with its majestic presence in yet another detailed engraving. Its sturdy structure symbolizes human ingenuity at its finest, spanning vast distances to connect communities. Artistic interpretations take center stage with Waterloo Bridge's foggy ambiance portrayed skillfully on canvas. Monet's Water Lily Pond captures nature's harmony through delicate brushstrokes while Charing-Cross Bridge immerses us in London's urban charm during early 20th century. Beyond bridges' visual allure lies their historical significance. An engraving showcases tea cultivation in Assam, shedding light on cultural practices intertwined with trade routes. A black-and-white photograph advertises Layton Brothers Restaurant near Windsor; it serves as a reminder that bridges not only physically connect places but also foster social connections. Even during times of conflict like World War II, bridges remain prominent subjects for artists who capture unidentified aircraft soaring over Montrose in oil on canvas - reminding us that even amidst chaos, bridges continue to serve as symbols of hope and resilience. Lastly, we glimpse into history through a postcard depicting Pont Colbert - Dieppe's great bridge at the turn of the 20th century.