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Borders Collection (page 8)

"Borders: A Tapestry of History and Geography" The Daily Mail War Map, a relic from WW1, reminds us of the borders that once divided nations in conflict

Background imageBorders Collection: Map of Afghanistan and the Adjacent Territories of Russian Turkestan, Persia, and India (engraving)

Map of Afghanistan and the Adjacent Territories of Russian Turkestan, Persia, and India (engraving)
1591060 Map of Afghanistan and the Adjacent Territories of Russian Turkestan, Persia, and India (engraving) by English School

Background imageBorders Collection: Kinmont Willie (colour litho)

Kinmont Willie (colour litho)
3651551 Kinmont Willie (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kinmont Willie)

Background imageBorders Collection: The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (fresco)

The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (fresco)
3469951 The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (fresco) by Padova, Antonio da (16th century); Church of St. Rok, Draguc, Croatia; eMark Edward Smith; Croatian, out of copyright

Background imageBorders Collection: Arab revolt continues in Palestine (colour litho)

Arab revolt continues in Palestine (colour litho)
2783821 Arab revolt continues in Palestine (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arab revolt acts continue in Palestine)

Background imageBorders Collection: Map of Prussia and Poland, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London

Map of Prussia and Poland, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London
746910 Map of Prussia and Poland, published by William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh & London, 1848 (hand-coloured engraving) by Johnston

Background imageBorders Collection: The Wild Days of Border Warfare (engraving)

The Wild Days of Border Warfare (engraving)
670489 The Wild Days of Border Warfare (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wild Days of Border Warfare)

Background imageBorders Collection: Devotion (chromolitho)

Devotion (chromolitho)
735194 Devotion (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Devotion. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century)

Background imageBorders Collection: Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome (fresco)

Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome (fresco)
703259 Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome (fresco) by Italian School; Sistine Hall, Vatican Library, Vatican City; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBorders Collection: Musical Group: Double Bass and Piano (graphite on paper)

Musical Group: Double Bass and Piano (graphite on paper)
423952 Musical Group: Double Bass and Piano (graphite on paper) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 13.9x9.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

Background imageBorders Collection: Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburghshire (engraving)

Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburghshire (engraving)
6002983 Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburghshire (engraving) by Arnald, George (1763-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburghshire)

Background imageBorders Collection: Part of Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland (engraving)

Part of Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland (engraving)
6002972 Part of Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland)

Background imageBorders Collection: Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland (engraving)

Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland (engraving)
6002968 Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland)

Background imageBorders Collection: The Embarkation of Don Juan of Austria (oil on canvas)

The Embarkation of Don Juan of Austria (oil on canvas)
5044439 The Embarkation of Don Juan of Austria (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 67x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBorders Collection: The Terrace Steps, Penshurst, 1903 (w / c on paper)

The Terrace Steps, Penshurst, 1903 (w / c on paper)
CW212094 The Terrace Steps, Penshurst, 1903 (w/c on paper) by Elgood, George Samuel (1851-1943); 31.7x49.5 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageBorders Collection: Austria (engraving)

Austria (engraving)
1617743 Austria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Austria. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 November 1848)

Background imageBorders Collection: Head and bust of a girl in profile to right, head of a man, full front

Head and bust of a girl in profile to right, head of a man, full front
423959 Head and bust of a girl in profile to right, head of a man, full front, behind (graphite on paper) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 14.5x10 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageBorders Collection: Faience mural with border using highly stylised repeating patterns using plant forms

Faience mural with border using highly stylised repeating patterns using plant forms
STC423854 Faience mural with border using highly stylised repeating patterns using plant forms, from a Kiosk, 19th century (print) by Prisse d Avennes

Background imageBorders Collection: Pre-War Europe; Post-War Europe (litho)

Pre-War Europe; Post-War Europe (litho)
6013134 Pre-War Europe; Post-War Europe (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pre-War Europe; Post-War Europe)

Background imageBorders Collection: Carlisle Castle, Cumberland (engraving)

Carlisle Castle, Cumberland (engraving)
6002990 Carlisle Castle, Cumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlisle Castle, Cumberland)

Background imageBorders Collection: Jedburgh, General View, Roxburghshire (engraving)

Jedburgh, General View, Roxburghshire (engraving)
6002981 Jedburgh, General View, Roxburghshire (engraving) by Arnald, George (1763-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jedburgh, General View, Roxburghshire)

Background imageBorders Collection: Remains of Kelso Abbey Church (engraving)

Remains of Kelso Abbey Church (engraving)
6002966 Remains of Kelso Abbey Church (engraving) by Nasmyth, Alexander (1758-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of Kelso Abbey Church)

Background imageBorders Collection: Entrance Gateway, Hexham Abbey, Northumberland (engraving)

Entrance Gateway, Hexham Abbey, Northumberland (engraving)
6002954 Entrance Gateway, Hexham Abbey, Northumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance Gateway, Hexham Abbey, Northumberland)

Background imageBorders Collection: Lindisfarn (engraving)

Lindisfarn (engraving)
6002945 Lindisfarn (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lindisfarn. Illustration for The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland by Walter Scott)

Background imageBorders Collection: Scaleby Castle, Cumberland (engraving)

Scaleby Castle, Cumberland (engraving)
6002943 Scaleby Castle, Cumberland (engraving) by Arnald, George (1763-1841) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scaleby Castle, Cumberland)

Background imageBorders Collection: Newminster Abbey, Northumberland (engraving)

Newminster Abbey, Northumberland (engraving)
6002934 Newminster Abbey, Northumberland (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newminster Abbey, Northumberland)

Background imageBorders Collection: Hawick, Roxburghshire (engraving)

Hawick, Roxburghshire (engraving)
6002927 Hawick, Roxburghshire (engraving) by Clennell, Luke (1781-1840) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawick, Roxburghshire)

Background imageBorders Collection: View of a Country House and Garden

View of a Country House and Garden
CW14383 View of a Country House and Garden by Rowe, Ernest Arthur (1862-1922); Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageBorders Collection: A Youth Holding a Wine Cup, Safavid Isfahan (opaque pigments heightened with gold

A Youth Holding a Wine Cup, Safavid Isfahan (opaque pigments heightened with gold
6184892 A Youth Holding a Wine Cup, Safavid Isfahan (opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 33x22.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBorders Collection: Statue of St Cuthbert in Durham Cathedral (engraving)

Statue of St Cuthbert in Durham Cathedral (engraving)
5990507 Statue of St Cuthbert in Durham Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of St Cuthbert in Durham Cathedral)

Background imageBorders Collection: On the Teviot

On the Teviot
STI39741 On the Teviot by Perigal, Arthur (1816-84); Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling, Scotland; eStirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageBorders Collection: Tiberias, Angle of the town walls on the borders of the lake (b / w photo)

Tiberias, Angle of the town walls on the borders of the lake (b / w photo)
5214607 Tiberias, Angle of the town walls on the borders of the lake (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiberias)

Background imageBorders Collection: Paeony, Kelways Queen Alexandra (photo)

Paeony, Kelways Queen Alexandra (photo)
6007306 Paeony, Kelways Queen Alexandra (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paeony, Kelways Queen Alexandra)

Background imageBorders Collection: Phloxes, A Bold Group of (colour litho)

Phloxes, A Bold Group of (colour litho)
6007303 Phloxes, A Bold Group of (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phloxes, A Bold Group of)

Background imageBorders Collection: Pentstemons, Antirrhinums and Heuchera Brizoides (colour litho)

Pentstemons, Antirrhinums and Heuchera Brizoides (colour litho)
6007302 Pentstemons, Antirrhinums and Heuchera Brizoides (colour litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pentstemons, Antirrhinums and Heuchera Brizoides)

Background imageBorders Collection: Portraits of Karim Khan Zand and Nadir Shah, Qajar Iran (pigment with gold & ink on paper

Portraits of Karim Khan Zand and Nadir Shah, Qajar Iran (pigment with gold & ink on paper
5914892 Portraits of Karim Khan Zand and Nadir Shah, Qajar Iran (pigment with gold & ink on paper) by Iranian School, (19th century); 19.5x11.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBorders Collection: Portrait of Nadir Shah, one of a pair with Karim Khan Zand

Portrait of Nadir Shah, one of a pair with Karim Khan Zand
5914870 Portrait of Nadir Shah, one of a pair with Karim Khan Zand, Qajar Iran (pigment with gold & ink on paper) by Iranian School

Background imageBorders Collection: Portrait of Karim Khan Zand, one of a pair with Nadir Shah

Portrait of Karim Khan Zand, one of a pair with Nadir Shah
5914869 Portrait of Karim Khan Zand, one of a pair with Nadir Shah, Qajar Iran (pigment with gold & ink on paper) by Iranian School

Background imageBorders Collection: The Emperor Muhammad Shah, equestrian, in the hunting field, c

The Emperor Muhammad Shah, equestrian, in the hunting field, c
874356 The Emperor Muhammad Shah, equestrian, in the hunting field, c.1750 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 29 x20.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageBorders Collection: Hoopoes, c. 1590 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)

Hoopoes, c. 1590 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874325 Hoopoes, c.1590 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 13.65 x7.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Edwin Binney 3rd Collection; Indian

Background imageBorders Collection: Woman seated on a terrace with an attendant with a chauri, c

Woman seated on a terrace with an attendant with a chauri, c
874515 Woman seated on a terrace with an attendant with a chauri, c.1735 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 16.7 x12.9 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageBorders Collection: A Black Man Leans on a Long Staff, c. 1682 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)

A Black Man Leans on a Long Staff, c. 1682 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874409 A Black Man Leans on a Long Staff, c.1682 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 15 x10 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageBorders Collection: The Tigers Prey, c. 1650 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)

The Tigers Prey, c. 1650 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874404 The Tigers Prey, c.1650 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 22.5 x34.1 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: A tiger eating a gazelle)

Background imageBorders Collection: The qualities of the dervish, detail, c. 1610 (opaque w / c, ink & gold on paper)

The qualities of the dervish, detail, c. 1610 (opaque w / c, ink & gold on paper)
874309 The qualities of the dervish, detail, c.1610 (opaque w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 27 x16.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageBorders Collection: Portrait of the Portuguese Admiral Albuquerque, c. 1615 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)

Portrait of the Portuguese Admiral Albuquerque, c. 1615 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874278 Portrait of the Portuguese Admiral Albuquerque, c.1615 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 18 x12.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageBorders Collection: Lamentation (fresco)

Lamentation (fresco)
3469952 Lamentation (fresco) by Padova, Antonio da (16th century); Church of St. Rok, Draguc, Croatia; eMark Edward Smith; Croatian, out of copyright

Background imageBorders Collection: The Flight into Egypt (fresco)

The Flight into Egypt (fresco)
3469950 The Flight into Egypt (fresco) by Padova, Antonio da (16th century); Church of St. Rok, Draguc, Croatia; eMark Edward Smith; Croatian, out of copyright

Background imageBorders Collection: Map of Europe in 1914, and Europe in 1932, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol

Map of Europe in 1914, and Europe in 1932, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol
3504442 Map of Europe in 1914, and Europe in 1932, from Histoire de la Troisieme Republique, Vol. I, l Histoire Politique

Background imageBorders Collection: The Sentinels At The Borders Of Italy, At The Little Saint Bernard (colour litho)

The Sentinels At The Borders Of Italy, At The Little Saint Bernard (colour litho)
2798209 The Sentinels At The Borders Of Italy, At The Little Saint Bernard (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sentinels At The Borders Of Italy)




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"Borders: A Tapestry of History and Geography" The Daily Mail War Map, a relic from WW1, reminds us of the borders that once divided nations in conflict. Ludlow in the 1950s was a quaint English town where borders between communities were defined by tradition and heritage. A satellite image captures the stunning landscapes of Scotland, showcasing its natural beauty while highlighting its distinct border with England within the United Kingdom. Exploring a map of Guatemala reveals intricate borders that separate regions rich in culture and history. Harlow Carr's main they can meticulously designed, creating an enchanting display of flora that captivates visitors' senses. Trent Locks, located south of Long Eaton in the UK, is where rivers converge to form boundaries - a meeting point for nature's own borders. Eyemouth's Scotch Fishwives at work exemplify how trade and industry can transcend physical borders to connect people across different lands and cultures. St Matilda and Butler Lives intertwine as their stories unfold along historical timelines marked by shifting political boundaries around them. The Coat of Arms of Peebles proudly represents this Scottish town's identity through symbols that reflect its unique position within national borders. A map depicting Europe after the Peace of Tilsit in 1807 showcases how treaties redrawn lines on paper but couldn't erase centuries-old cultural divides etched into people's hearts. Owen Jones Renaiss 78 takes us back to Renaissance Europe when artistic movements transcended national frontiers, blurring boundaries between countries. A map displaying the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal illustrates their shared history intertwined with territorial disputes throughout centuries. In our world shaped by geographical divisions and historical events, these glimpses into various aspects remind us that "borders" encompass more than just lines on maps; they hold stories waiting to be explored – tales woven into the fabric of our collective human experience.