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Brick Wall Collection (page 4)

"Exploring the Rich History and Artistry of Brick Walls in London and Beyond" Discovering the vibrant streets of East London

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Street in Olevano (oil on canvas)

Street in Olevano (oil on canvas)
XKH191655 Street in Olevano (oil on canvas) by Schuch, Carl (1846-1903); 69.5x45 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: James J. Corbett (b / w photo)

James J. Corbett (b / w photo)
PNP379615 James J. Corbett (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Corbett ( Gentleman Jim ) (1858-1918) world heavyweight champion from 1892-97;

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: A Victorian embossed mechanical picture changing Christmas card of two girls looking over

A Victorian embossed mechanical picture changing Christmas card of two girls looking over
3604574 A Victorian embossed mechanical picture changing Christmas card of two girls looking over a brick wall, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Bugler of the Cavalry, 1889 (oil on canvas laid on panel)

Bugler of the Cavalry, 1889 (oil on canvas laid on panel)
650444 Bugler of the Cavalry, 1889 (oil on canvas laid on panel) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 71.1x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bugler of the Cavalry)

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Boys playing in the East End, from Wonderful London

Boys playing in the East End, from Wonderful London
STC427912 Boys playing in the East End, from Wonderful London, published 1926-27 (photogravure) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: All Pass Away as the Glimmer of Day while Others as Fleet are Born, 1888 (oil on canvas)

All Pass Away as the Glimmer of Day while Others as Fleet are Born, 1888 (oil on canvas)
3743760 All Pass Away as the Glimmer of Day while Others as Fleet are Born, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Calkin, Lance (1859-1936); 111.8x175.3 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: The Huguenot, 1852 (w / c, pen, ink and gouache on paper) (see also 19693)

The Huguenot, 1852 (w / c, pen, ink and gouache on paper) (see also 19693)
CEC128103 The Huguenot, 1852 (w/c, pen, ink and gouache on paper) (see also 19693) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 13.3x8.5 cm; The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Photographic print of a woman on a brick wall, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Photographic print of a woman on a brick wall, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A photographic print of an unidentified woman. The woman is pictured holding on to a pole and leaning against a brick wall. The back of the photograph has [39] printed in black ink

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: St. Peters Church, Cambridge, England, 1880. Creator: Cass Gilbert

St. Peters Church, Cambridge, England, 1880. Creator: Cass Gilbert
St. Peters Church, Cambridge, England, 1880

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: w as t e d

w as t e d
Sebastian Kisworo

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Filling an empty space

Filling an empty space
João Castro

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Boys and bicyle

Boys and bicyle
Marc Apers

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Wall Game II

Wall Game II
Zoran Vasic

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Smoke Break

Smoke Break
Anita Vidic Grah

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Friday afternoon = nothing in the fridge

Friday afternoon = nothing in the fridge
Gloria Salgado Gispert

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Contrasts

Contrasts
Greetje van Son

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Attractive shelter

Attractive shelter
Greetje van Son

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: The Final Chapter

The Final Chapter
Milena Seita

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Men at work

Men at work
Ayan Biswas

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Creative Block

Creative Block
: A state where you creativity is lost and can be sometimes really hard to find.. Petri Damstén

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: mama Dora #2

mama Dora #2
Abr Abe

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Royal Airforce Flying Officer Alan Preston with his partner Agnes Brown

Royal Airforce Flying Officer Alan Preston with his partner Agnes Brown. The couple are engaged to be married. Picture taken circa 1st May 1942

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Royal Airforce Flying Officer Alan Preston with his partner Agnes Brown

Royal Airforce Flying Officer Alan Preston with his partner Agnes Brown. The couple are engaged to be married. Location unknown. Picture taken circa 1st May 1942

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Sean Wilson, actor in an early cast photo shoot for Coronation Street

Sean Wilson, actor in an early cast photo shoot for Coronation Street. Sean joined the cast in 1985 as character Martin Platt

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: The high walls surrounding the Old Peoples home in Southern Grove, Stepney

The high walls surrounding the Old Peoples home in Southern Grove, Stepney. Circa 1963

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: The high walls surrounding the Old Peoples home in Southern Grove, Stepney

The high walls surrounding the Old Peoples home in Southern Grove, Stepney. Circa 1963

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Belgian army officer observe the German advance from the outskirts of Louvain

Belgian army officer observe the German advance from the outskirts of Louvain. Circa 19th August 1914

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Palazzo Re Enzo gate by night, Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

Palazzo Re Enzo gate by night, Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italy, Europe

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: The Quintili aqueduct, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

The Quintili aqueduct, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Two Gypsy Women, 1850s-60s. Creator: Unknown

Two Gypsy Women, 1850s-60s. Creator: Unknown
Two Gypsy Women, 1850s-60s

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Basilica Julia, Roman Forum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Basilica Julia, Roman Forum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20108516

EyeUbiquitous_20108516
China, Jiangsu, Nanjing, Fishmonger opening and cleaning shellfish with a knife for a customer at a street market near Xuanwu Lake

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20105484

EyeUbiquitous_20105484
China Jiangsu Yangzhou, Bronze lion sculpture outside the Marco Polo Museum. The sculpture is a copy of the lion statue standing in a square in Venice the hometown of Marco Polo

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Statue of Ramses II, Garf Hussien Temple, Kalabsha, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Statue of Ramses II, Garf Hussien Temple, Kalabsha, UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Aswan, Nubia, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: The Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

The Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Buddha statues in the underground corridors of Htukkanthein temple, Mrauk U, Rakhine

Buddha statues in the underground corridors of Htukkanthein temple, Mrauk U, Rakhine, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Tower of the Carpenters, Sibiu, Transylvania Region, Romania, Europe

Tower of the Carpenters, Sibiu, Transylvania Region, Romania, Europe

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Church of St. John the Baptist, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yaroslavl, Yaroslavl Oblast

Church of St. John the Baptist, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Yaroslavl, Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia, Europe

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Couple walking into the light, York tunnel, York, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Couple walking into the light, York tunnel, York, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: The Indian Mutiny, 1857-58: after the Relief of Lucknow... 1857, (1901). Creator: Samuel Begg

The Indian Mutiny, 1857-58: after the Relief of Lucknow... 1857, (1901). Creator: Samuel Begg
The Indian Mutiny, 1857-58: Outram and Havelock meeting Roberts after the Relief of Lucknow, November 17, 1857, (1901). Episode during the British colonial period

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Greenwich Foot Tunnel

Greenwich Foot Tunnel
Monotone image of the Greenwich Foot Tunnel. The lights illuminated parts the shadows interleaving on the wall forms multiple circles all the way to the end of the tunnel in the center of the image

Background imageBrick Wall Collection: Foot Tunnel Under the Thames

Foot Tunnel Under the Thames
Shadows and lights interleaving on the wall forms multiple circles towards the end of the tunnel. A streak of light reflection is visible in the foreground




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"Exploring the Rich History and Artistry of Brick Walls in London and Beyond" Discovering the vibrant streets of East London, where a street sign proudly proclaims "Brick Lane, " one cannot help but be captivated by the allure of brick walls. These iconic structures, found throughout the London region and indeed all over England, stand as testaments to both architectural prowess and historical significance. One such wall catches our eye - an ochre yellow brick wall adorned with a spiral stairway. Its presence on a corner, built meticulously using the Flemish bond bricklaying pattern, tells tales of craftsmanship passed down through generations. In contrast, another image transports us back in time to January 1940 when snow blanketed West Burton in Bury. Against this wintry backdrop, a picture captures a moment frozen in history - reminding us that even amidst harsh conditions, these walls remain steadfast. Moving forward to c1930-1945, we encounter an intriguing hobby: wooden pegs gauging depth for patio excavation. This digital illustration showcases how bricks can serve as foundations for creativity and innovation. Venturing beyond England's borders brings us to Ayutthaya Historical Park in Thailand. Here lies yet another testament to human ingenuity - ancient brick walls standing tall amidst lush surroundings; their weathered appearance hinting at centuries gone by. However, not all brick walls convey communication or connection. A conceptual image portrays non-communication - highlighting how barriers can arise even within solid structures meant to bring people together. Traveling further eastward takes us to Moscow's Red Square where St. Basil's Cathedral stands majestically against its red-bricked backdrop. This awe-inspiring sight reminds us that sometimes it is the combination of diverse elements that creates true beauty. Finally, we find ourselves meandering along Amsterdam's picturesque canalside houses in the Netherlands. Amidst charming architecture characterized by intricate patterns formed by bricks upon bricks, we are reminded of the universal appeal of these walls.