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Bookshelves Collection (#3)

"From Lenin to Brahms: A Journey Through Bookshelves" Vladimir Ilich Lenin, the Russian Bolshevik leader, surrounded by towering bookshelves in the Kremlin, Moscow

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Library of the Royal Palace, Musei Reali, Turin

Library of the Royal Palace, Musei Reali, Turin Turin Musei Reali, Royal Palace Library Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageBookshelves Collection: The library of Villa Chiaramonte Bordonaro in Palermo

The library of Villa Chiaramonte Bordonaro in Palermo Palermo Villa Chiaramonte Bordonaro, library Villa Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageBookshelves Collection: The library of the Historical-Archaeological Institute of the Dodecanese

The library of the Historical-Archaeological Institute of the Dodecanese and the Museum of Decorative Arts: reading room Greece Rhodes Building Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Cyntwell School, Ely, Cardiff, July 1964

Cyntwell School, Ely, Cardiff, July 1964

Background imageBookshelves Collection: The Free Russian Library and reading room, 15 Whitechapel Road, Stepney, London, c1901 (1901)

The Free Russian Library and reading room, 15 Whitechapel Road, Stepney, London, c1901 (1901). The Free Russian Library was set up by Aleksei Teplov

Background imageBookshelves Collection: John Knox's Study in Edinburgh, 1858. Creator: Unknown

John Knox's Study in Edinburgh, 1858. Creator: Unknown
John Knox's Study in Edinburgh, 1858. The house of John Knox, which forms such a picturesque feature in the old town of Edinburgh

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Charles James Faulkner, between c1890 and c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Charles James Faulkner, between c1890 and c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Charles James Faulkner, between c1890 and c1910. [Politician and lawyer]

Background imageBookshelves Collection: George Herbert Putnam, three-quarter-length portrait... c1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

George Herbert Putnam, three-quarter-length portrait... c1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Herbert Putnam, three-quarter-length portrait, standing, facing left, in library, holding book, c1900. [Librarian: longest-serving Librarian of Congress, from 1899 to 1939]

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Library in Mrs. Hamilton Rice home, Newport, Rhode Island, 1917. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Library in Mrs. Hamilton Rice home, Newport, Rhode Island, 1917. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Library in Mrs. Hamilton Rice home, Newport, Rhode Island, 1917. The Miramar neoclassical mansion was designed by Horace Trumbauer for George Widener and Eleanor Elkins Widener

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Interior of the Buenos Aires City Legislature Palace library, Monserrat, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Interior of the Buenos Aires City Legislature Palace library, Monserrat, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Elegant Edwardian reception room

Elegant Edwardian reception room with polished wooden table, chaise longue, large family photographic portrait over the mantelpiece and neat shelves of leather-bound volumes. Date: 1912

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Bertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (1872-1970), British philosopher

Bertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (1872-1970), British philosopher and author -- a large book open at a page of architectural illustrations in the study of his home, Plas Penrhyn, Wales

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Dr Karlis Osis Latvian Paranormal Researcher

Dr Karlis Osis Latvian Paranormal Researcher
dr, karlis, osis, latvian, paranormal, researcher, research, death, experiences, life, books, bookshelves, science, scientific, history, historical, 10634888

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Shimon Peres, President of the State of Israel

Shimon Peres, President of the State of Israel
Shimon Peres (Szymon Perski, b 1923), President of the State of Israel, previously Israeli Prime Minister. Date: circa 1990s

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Graham Greene, English writer, in old age

Graham Greene, English writer, in old age
Graham Greene (Henry Graham Greene, 1904-1991), English author, playwright and literary critic, best known for his novels focusing around Roman Catholicism and morality: Brighton Rock

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Interior of the smoking-room in Carlton Club, London, was the headquarters of the Conservative Party

Interior of the smoking-room in Carlton Club, London, was the headquarters of the Conservative Party, from time to time deliberations took place

Background imageBookshelves Collection: The Old Library at Harewood House, Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam

The Old Library at Harewood House, Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris
CLF289849 The Old Library at Harewood House, Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBookshelves Collection: The Perne Library (b/w photo)

The Perne Library (b/w photo)
CLF294292 The Perne Library (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: Built in 1590-95 in accordance with the wishes of Dr Andrew Perne, Master from 1554-89)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Interior of the Bishop's Palace, Wells, Somerset (b/w photo)

Interior of the Bishop's Palace, Wells, Somerset (b/w photo)
CLF294173 Interior of the Bishop's Palace, Wells, Somerset (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: The Library at Shardeloes, Buckinghamshire, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris

The Library at Shardeloes, Buckinghamshire, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris
CLF289883 The Library at Shardeloes, Buckinghamshire, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBookshelves Collection: The Old Library, Wells Cathedral, Somerset (b/w photo)

The Old Library, Wells Cathedral, Somerset (b/w photo)
CLF294167 The Old Library, Wells Cathedral, Somerset (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: The Cathedral Library)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Portrait of Lenin in his study, 18 P (print on double-weight paper)

Portrait of Lenin in his study, 18 P (print on double-weight paper)
3567013 Portrait of Lenin in his study, 18 P (print on double-weight paper) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Russia 1918 Photographer)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Portrait of Edmond Duranty, 1879 (tempera, w/c & pastel on linen)

Portrait of Edmond Duranty, 1879 (tempera, w/c & pastel on linen)
GLS2961 Portrait of Edmond Duranty, 1879 (tempera, w/c & pastel on linen) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 100.9x100.9 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Riter Fitzgerald, 1895 (oil on canvas)

Riter Fitzgerald, 1895 (oil on canvas)
5860240 Riter Fitzgerald, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Thomas Eakins (1844-1916))

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Lucien Herr (b / w photo)

Lucien Herr (b / w photo)
1733901 Lucien Herr (b/w photo) by French Photographer; (add.info.: Lucien Herr (17 January 1864 - 18 May 1926) was a French intellectual, librarian at the Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Reader In Library, 18th century (engraving)

Reader In Library, 18th century (engraving)
7272434 Reader In Library, 18th century (engraving) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: LIBRARY engraving depicting a reader in the library. Eighteenth century woodcut); Fototeca Gilardi

Background imageBookshelves Collection: The prints market (lithography, 18th century)

The prints market (lithography, 18th century)
LRI4676363 The prints market (lithography, 18th century) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Men looking at books at a bookstall in Georgian London. 1831 (engraving)

Men looking at books at a bookstall in Georgian London. 1831 (engraving)
7234777 Men looking at books at a bookstall in Georgian London.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A canon in wig and glasses)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Moens bookshop, Galeria Bortier, Brussels, Belgium 1919 (engraving)

Moens bookshop, Galeria Bortier, Brussels, Belgium 1919 (engraving)
7212172 Moens bookshop, Galeria Bortier, Brussels, Belgium 1919 (engraving) by Gailliard, Franz (Francois) (1861-1932); (add.info.: The Moens bookshop in Galeria Bortier, Brussels, Belgium)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Office, from Editions des de Bonadona, 1920s (colour litho)

Office, from Editions des de Bonadona, 1920s (colour litho)
STC425549 Office, from Editions des de Bonadona, 1920s (colour litho) by Meistermann, Jacques (fl.1920); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Yvonne with Vincent at Ten Weeks, 1919 (oil on panel)

Yvonne with Vincent at Ten Weeks, 1919 (oil on panel)
SHU222327 Yvonne with Vincent at Ten Weeks, 1919 (oil on panel) by Summers, Nora (1892-1948); 48x40 cm; Private Collection; Sally Hunter Fine Art, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Library bookcase, c. 1926 (bubinga & rosewood)

Library bookcase, c. 1926 (bubinga & rosewood)
2650234 Library bookcase, c.1926 (bubinga & rosewood) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Childrens Room, Denver Public Library, East Denver High School, Colorado, c. 1895-1900 (b / w photo)

Childrens Room, Denver Public Library, East Denver High School, Colorado, c. 1895-1900 (b / w photo)
DPL415508 Childrens Room, Denver Public Library, East Denver High School, Colorado, c.1895-1900 (b/w photo) by Brooks, Percy E

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Open bookcase, c. 1925 (Honduran mahogany & Rio rosewood)

Open bookcase, c. 1925 (Honduran mahogany & Rio rosewood)
2647640 Open bookcase, c.1925 (Honduran mahogany & Rio rosewood) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 90x126x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Library bookcase, c. 1926 (bubinga & rosewood)

Library bookcase, c. 1926 (bubinga & rosewood)
2650235 Library bookcase, c.1926 (bubinga & rosewood) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Library bookcase, c. 1926 (bubinga & rosewood)

Library bookcase, c. 1926 (bubinga & rosewood)
2650232 Library bookcase, c.1926 (bubinga & rosewood) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Regency-era library table and chair in mahogany and bronze

Regency-era library table and chair in mahogany and bronze
6339841 Regency-era library table and chair in mahogany and bronze by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency-era library table and chair in mahogany and bronze)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Living-room with Victorian table and striped chair covers (colour litho)

Living-room with Victorian table and striped chair covers (colour litho)
7157399 Living-room with Victorian table and striped chair covers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Double bedroom with built-in wardrobe (colour litho)

Double bedroom with built-in wardrobe (colour litho)
7157395 Double bedroom with built-in wardrobe (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Double bedroom with built-in wardrobe)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: She neither moved nor spoke when he entered (engraving)

She neither moved nor spoke when he entered (engraving)
7185807 She neither moved nor spoke when he entered (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: She neither moved nor spoke when he entered)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Woman using a microfilm reader (colour litho)

Woman using a microfilm reader (colour litho)
7185634 Woman using a microfilm reader (colour litho) by Adam, Victor (1801-66) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman using a microfilm reader)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: An Allegory of the Choice of Hercules (oil on canvas)

An Allegory of the Choice of Hercules (oil on canvas)
147381 An Allegory of the Choice of Hercules (oil on canvas) by Veen, Otto van (1558-1629) (circle of); 141x118.4 cm; Private Collection

Background imageBookshelves Collection: A street bookstall in New York, 1874 (engraving)

A street bookstall in New York, 1874 (engraving)
7212173 A street bookstall in New York, 1874 (engraving) by Abbey, Edwin Austin (1852-1911); (add.info.: A street bookstall in New York in the 1870 s)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Joris Karl Huysmans, French novelist (b / w photo)

Joris Karl Huysmans, French novelist (b / w photo)
7201712 Joris Karl Huysmans, French novelist (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Distracted, 1894 (oil on canvas)

Distracted, 1894 (oil on canvas)
6436358 Distracted, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Vermehren, Gustav (1863-1931); 74x52 cm; Private Collection

Background imageBookshelves Collection: A Mutual Agreement (litho)

A Mutual Agreement (litho)
7201868 A Mutual Agreement (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mutual Agreement. Illustration from The King (George Newnes, Limited, London)

Background imageBookshelves Collection: Cottage-style living-room with armchair, corner bookcase and oak chest (colour litho)

Cottage-style living-room with armchair, corner bookcase and oak chest (colour litho)
7157400 Cottage-style living-room with armchair, corner bookcase and oak chest (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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"From Lenin to Brahms: A Journey Through Bookshelves" Vladimir Ilich Lenin, the Russian Bolshevik leader, surrounded by towering bookshelves in the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia, October 1918. Transport yourself to a wet winter evening in Bloomsbury, c1935 with this enchanting image of a book lover lost amidst their beloved collection. Creator: Fincham. Even our furry friends appreciate the allure of bookshelves. Behold a dachshund perched on a bookshelf – proof that books bring joy to all creatures. The Widener Library at Harvard University stands as an architectural marvel housing countless knowledge-filled shelves that have shaped generations of scholars and thinkers. Step into Christ Church Library and immerse yourself in its hallowed halls adorned with meticulously organized bookshelves - every bibliophile's dream come true. Discover "The Bibliophilists Haunt, " also known as Creechs Bookshop – an oasis for literary enthusiasts seeking solace among endless rows of captivating reads. In this vintage Munrospun advertisement from 1964, librarians find respite amidst towering stacks of books – a testament to their unwavering dedication to knowledge and learning. Sir Richard Burton's Study captured on canvas transports us back to 1889 when his personal library served as both sanctuary and inspiration for his adventurous spirit. Judge Bacon finds solace at his desk surrounded by legal volumes; where words hold power and justice is sought within the pages lining his esteemed bookshelf. Albert Einstein's intellectual prowess was nurtured by countless hours spent exploring various realms of knowledge through the vast expanse of his personal library shelves. Johannes Brahms found inspiration amid carefully curated shelves filled with musical scores - each note contributing to his timeless compositions that continue to captivate audiences today. Welcome to Starfield Library, nestled within COEX Mall in Seoul, South Korea.