Bird Eye View Collection (#4)

View of Fribourg (oil on canvas)
7388998 View of Fribourg (oil on canvas) by Pilloud, Ignace Nazaire Oswald (1873-1946); 46x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

The merry go round (das Karusell), 1922 (oil on canvas)
2596981 The merry go round (das Karusell), 1922 (oil on canvas) by Spies, Walter (1895-1942); 80x105 cm; Arma Museum, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Panoramic view of Rome from the Janiculum Hill, 1800-25 (glass micromosaic)
862851 Panoramic view of Rome from the Janiculum Hill, 1800-25 (glass micromosaic) by Testa, Antonio (fl.1800-25); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Spianata dell'Acquasola (Genoa), 1800-49 (oil on canvas)
7352744 Spianata dell'Acquasola (Genoa), 1800-49 (oil on canvas) by Garibbo, Luigi (c.1782-1869); 101x143 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Luigi Garibbo (1782-1869)); Luisa Ricciarini

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Lourdes, France, c. 1905 (photo)
1730942 Lourdes, France, c. 1905 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Lourdes, France, c. 1905)

Predikheren Monastery in Bruges (w/c & pencil on paper)
490346 Predikheren Monastery in Bruges (w/c & pencil on paper) by Beerblock, Johannes (1739-1806); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Map of Bruges and the Feudal Grounds (oil on canvas)
490264 Map of Bruges and the Feudal Grounds (oil on canvas) by Lobberecht, Joannes (18th century) ; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Map of the Liberty of Bruges (oil on canvas)
490262 Map of the Liberty of Bruges (oil on canvas) by Pourbus, Pieter Jansz. (1523-84); 151x322.2 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Fish market (oil on canvas)
471248 Fish market (oil on canvas) by Valckenborch, Frederik (1570-1623); 120x180 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Fair on Vrijdagmarkt in Ghent (oil on canvas)
471143 Fair on Vrijdagmarkt in Ghent (oil on canvas) by Smet, Gustave de (1877-1943); 43x49 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

CATALONIA, 2022 (photography)
7333737 CATALONIA, 2022 (photography) by Moncunill, Lluis (1868-1931); (add.info.: Masia Freixa ( 1907 ). Modernist building inspired by Gaudi. Lluis Moncunill architect

Map of Bruges (oil on canvas)
490265 Map of Bruges (oil on canvas) by Flemish School, (16th century); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Map of Bruges and the Waterways (oil on canvas)
490263 Map of Bruges and the Waterways (oil on canvas) by Lobberecht, Joannes (18th century) ; 177x232 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Village at the Scheldt, 1587 (oil on panel)
471271 Village at the Scheldt, 1587 (oil on panel) by Grimmer, Jacob (c.1526-89); 121x196 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Bird's-eye-view of a military camp with fortifications, 1684 (pen and brown ink on paper)
7308316 Bird's-eye-view of a military camp with fortifications, 1684 (pen and brown ink on paper) by Flamen, Albert (c.1620 - after 1693); 16.7x20.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The palace in Monaco in 1732, (painting)
1757947 The palace in Monaco in 1732, (painting) by Bressan, Joseph (fl.1732); (add.info.: The palace in Monaco in 1732, painting by Joseph Bressan); © Tallandier

Coromandel ten-panel floor screen, 1719 (lacquer)
3619698 Coromandel ten-panel floor screen, 1719 (lacquer) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty - Kangxi Period (1662-1722); 239.4x495.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Base designed by William Haines)

Battle of Anaquito, 1726 (engraving)
IND388220 Battle of Anaquito, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Battle in the third civil war of Peru)

The Battle of Chuquingua, 1726 (engraving)
IND388219 The Battle of Chuquingua, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Battle during the Fifth Civil War of Peru)

Plaza del Castelar, Madrid, 1910 (oil on canvas)
IND86488 Plaza del Castelar, Madrid, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Echevarria y Zuricaldav, Juan de (1875-1931); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

The Castilians arrive at the Bay of San Mateo and The Castilians pass the Island of Puna, 1726 (engraving)
IND388222 The Castilians arrive at the Bay of San Mateo and The Castilians pass the Island of Puna, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

The death of Magellan in a battle with the Indians, 1726 (engraving)
IND388238 The death of Magellan in a battle with the Indians, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

The ship Victoria on her arrival at Seville in 1522, 1726 (engraving)
IND388239 The ship Victoria on her arrival at Seville in 1522, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Detail - The Siege of La Rochelle by troops of Cardinal Richelieu in 1627-68 (oil on canvas)
354837 Detail - The Siege of La Rochelle by troops of Cardinal Richelieu in 1627-68 (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Chateau de Versailles

Battle of Panama, 1726 (engraving)
IND388226 Battle of Panama, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Arias de Acevedo leads the vanguard of Panama)

Francisco Pizarro and his comrades at Gorgona, 1726 (engraving)
IND388235 Francisco Pizarro and his comrades at Gorgona, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Vasco Nunez claims possession of the South Sea, 1726 (engraving)
IND388237 Vasco Nunez claims possession of the South Sea, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

The arrival of Francisco Pizarro with 180 men and three ships at Tumbes, 1726 (engraving)
IND388221 The arrival of Francisco Pizarro with 180 men and three ships at Tumbes, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

The Magellan fleet on its way to the South Sea after crossing the Strait, 1726 (engraving)
IND388240 The Magellan fleet on its way to the South Sea after crossing the Strait, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

General view of Turin, Italy, 19th century
7269218 General view of Turin, Italy, 19th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Turin, Italy, seen here in the 19th century)

Brooklyn Bridge, 1899 (oil on canvas)
5859338 Brooklyn Bridge, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Ranger, Henry Ward (1858-1916); 72--91 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Henry Ward Ranger (1858-1916))

Bear baiting, Manchester, 1819 (pen & ink and wash on paper)
CHL404792 Bear baiting, Manchester, 1819 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Barritt, Thomas (d.1820); 14.8x19 cm; Chethams Library, Manchester

View of Besancon, France (colour engraving)
1730955 View of Besancon, France (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: View of Besancon, France, engraving, 19th century)

Central Berlin, 1937 (colour litho)
1729647 Central Berlin, 1937 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Germany central Berlin 1937)

Bresson Square, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo)
1729645 Bresson Square, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Alger, Algerie, c. 1900 : place Bresson Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 : Bresson square)

Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c. 1850 (colour litho)
7262118 Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c.1850 (colour litho) by Bachmann, John (fl.1850-77); 55.9x76.2 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Drawn from nature and on stone by J)

Rocio square, Lisbon, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
1728973 Rocio square, Lisbon, c. 1900 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Rocio square, Lisbon, portugal, c. 1900)

The Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres in c. 1520 (coloured engraving)
1728999 The Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres in c.1520 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The abbey of Saint Germain des Pres (Paris) c. 1520, 19th century engraving)

Florence, 1924 (drypoint)
3088245 Florence, 1924 (drypoint) by Nixon, Job (1891-1938); 24.76x34.92 cm; Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art

Belgravia out of Doors (engraving)
7192011 Belgravia out of Doors (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belgravia out of Doors)

Rotten Row in the Season (engraving)
7192008 Rotten Row in the Season (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotten Row in the Season)

The Smoking Room at the Club (engraving)
7192005 The Smoking Room at the Club (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Smoking Room at the Club)

"At Home"(engraving)
7192023 " At Home" (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " At Home. Small and Early." Refreshments)

The Picture Sale (engraving)
7192014 The Picture Sale (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Picture Sale)

At the Sea-side (engraving)
7192013 At the Sea-side (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Sea-side. Illustration for Birds Eye Views of Society, drawn by Richard Doyle)

"At Home;"-- Music (engraving)
7192007 " At Home; " -- Music (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " At Home; " -- Music)

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"Capturing the World from Above: A Bird's Eye View" Immerse yourself in a journey through time and space as we explore captivating landscapes and bustling cityscapes from a unique perspective. From the vantage point of a bird soaring high above, witness historical events unfold and marvel at the beauty of architectural masterpieces. Transporting us back to 1778, an engraving reveals "The Encampment of the English Forces near Portsmouth during the Battle of Solent. " The intricate details bring to life this pivotal moment in history, offering a glimpse into military strategies and the intensity of warfare. Shifting our gaze to Eastern Geelong, a vibrant color photo showcases its enchanting charm. With its picturesque coastline and sprawling urban landscape, it is truly mesmerizing how different perspectives can unveil hidden gems within familiar surroundings. Traveling further back in time to 1888 London, two engravings capture iconic routes - "The City Road, Finsbury Circus to 'Angel' Islington" and "Euston Road and Marylebone Road, Kings Cross to Paddington. " These images allow us to envision bustling streets filled with horse-drawn carriages amidst Victorian architecture. Continuing our exploration of London in 1888, another engraving presents "Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road to Camden Town. " This aerial view highlights the city's evolving transportation network while showcasing its diverse neighborhoods. Venturing beyond England's capital city lies Berkeley Castle's inner bailey captured in black-and-white photography. This image transports us inside one of England's historic castles – steeped in tales of knights and royalty – reminding us that even ancient structures have stories waiting to be discovered. Moving on from castles but still immersed in British heritage are Cranborne Manor's elegant halls displayed through monochrome photography. Its grandeur speaks volumes about centuries-old traditions preserved within manor houses across England.