Cafe Collection (#11)

Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver)
7339290 Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver) by Soranzo, Mario (fl.1765); 3.3x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Viennese coffee house life, 1875. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000896 Viennese coffee house life, 1875. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

Men drinking German beer at a Paris street cafe, 1903
3480923 Men drinking German beer at a Paris street cafe, 1903; (add.info.: Illustration of men drinking German beer at a Paris street cafe from a 1903 issue of Le Petit Journal)

Theatrophone, 1892
3479256 Theatrophone, 1892; (add.info.: Theatrophone coin in the slot machine by Des for use with Marinotich and Svarvady's Theatrophone system. Dated 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG

At the Rond Point des Fetes cafe, Paris, 1900s (b/w photo)
LSE4333123 At the Rond Point des Fetes cafe, Paris, 1900s (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Establishment P. Vasseur, Anthomes successor, 3 rue de Crimee, Paris)

Cafeier, cafe - Branch, leaf, fruit and flower of the coffee tree, Coffea arabica
FLO4688307 Cafeier, cafe - Branch, leaf, fruit and flower of the coffee tree, Coffea arabica. Copperplate engraving from Abbe Antoine Francois Prevost's Histoire generale des voyages, Paris

The Hand and Shears (engraving)
8632581 The Hand and Shears (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hand and Shears)

Smelting iron and manufacturing iron bars, 16th Century (woodcut)
8655510 Smelting iron and manufacturing iron bars, 16th Century (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smelting iron and manufacturing iron bars)

A Cafe Chantant at Chalons, 1870 (engraving)
1575701 A Cafe Chantant at Chalons, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of a cafe Chantant at Chalons, singing La Marseillaise. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

World War I 1914-1918: Paris in Half-Mourning'. Satirical cartoon by Ralph Barton (1891-1931) for Puck, New York
528776 World War I 1914-1918: Paris in Half-Mourning'. Satirical cartoon by Ralph Barton (1891-1931) for Puck, New York, 6 November 1915

Advertising poster for English perfume Grab Apple Blossoms late 19th century
1707817 Advertising poster for English perfume Grab Apple Blossoms late 19th century

Rain in the desert
Andreas Klesse

Coming events cast their shadows before them (colour litho)
8635631 Coming events cast their shadows before them (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coming events cast their shadows before them)

Children in a toy shop (colour litho)
8635605 Children in a toy shop (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children in a toy shop. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Coffee and light
Serge Grop

Part of a Plan to Counter the Expected Invasion by Napoleon (litho)
8673842 Part of a Plan to Counter the Expected Invasion by Napoleon (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Foto S.S. Algonquin, Clyde Steamship Co.Schornstein
953823 Foto S.S. Algonquin, Clyde Steamship Co.Schornstein by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929
953837 Foto S.S. Java Arrow, Dry Dock, New York 1929 by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Fashionable people near the Cafe du Jardin des Tuileries, Paris
5672128 Fashionable people near the Cafe du Jardin des Tuileries, Paris; (add.info.: Illustration showing fashionable people near the Cafe du Jardin des Tuileries, Paris)

Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab
MMM5484584 Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Dick Dock or the Lobster and the Crab)

Bombance of sailors, scene in a tavern in Portsmouth (England). Oil on wood, 1802
MMM5460145 Bombance of sailors, scene in a tavern in Portsmouth (England). Oil on wood, 1802, by Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817)

Street in Tunis, c.1900 (b/w photo)
7293069 Street in Tunis, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. Tunisia. El Halfaouine Street in Tunis. Photo, Tunisia, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

interior of an inn in paris in the 13th century (engraving)
5942729 interior of an inn in paris in the 13th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: interior of a hostel in paris in the 13th century); Photo © Photo Josse

Mr Rust, editor the "Pacific Star", and his brother, Dr Rust, outside a saloon in Sacramento City
7295638 Mr Rust, editor the "Pacific Star", and his brother, Dr Rust, outside a saloon in Sacramento City [California], September 1851, 1851 (watercolour) by Fanshawe

The Empty Mug, 1668 (oil on panel)
8712003 The Empty Mug, 1668 (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By David Teniers)

Food and Beverage. Beer of March. Pothouse in France. Poster, France, c.1800 (poster)
3434584 Food and Beverage. Beer of March. Pothouse in France. Poster, France, c.1800 (poster); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and Beverage. Beer of March. Pothouse in France)

Bierhalle in Berlin, 1850
3478387 Bierhalle in Berlin, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled Bierhalle in Berlin depicting a beer hall in Berlin. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The metro and cafe station, Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria. Construction 1896, architect Otto Wagner (1841-1918)
TED4659290 The metro and cafe station, Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria. Construction 1896, architect Otto Wagner (1841-1918). by Wagner, Otto (1841-1918); (add.info.: The metro and cafe station)

Customer in a Parisian bistro, 1930 (illustration)
2102270 Customer in a Parisian bistro, 1930 (illustration); (add.info.: Caricature in: Le Charivari, France, 06/1930. Coll. Part. Lifestyle. Customer (alcoholic) in a parisian cafe

Children learning shopkeeping at a continuation school, Manchester (b/w photo)
8635908 Children learning shopkeeping at a continuation school, Manchester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Cavalier Xmas greeting (colour litho)
8655888 A Cavalier Xmas greeting (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cavalier Xmas greeting. A Cavalier kising a maid in a snowy street)

King Afonso VI of Portugal imprisoned in the Palace of Sintra, 1674-1683 (colour litho)
8672930 King Afonso VI of Portugal imprisoned in the Palace of Sintra, 1674-1683 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior view of " cafe Nuevo". Madrid, S.XIX. Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid
CUL4874779 Interior view of " cafe Nuevo". Madrid, S.XIX. Engraving. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Museo de Historia; (add.info.: Interior view of " cafe Nuevo")

Theatrophone, 1892
3479258 Theatrophone, 1892; (add.info.: Theatrophone Central exchange for direct relays of opera, concerts and plays from the Paris theatres to hotels, cafes, etc)

Cafe de l'Aubette in Strasbourg (Bas Rhin). Architect Theo van Doesburg (Emil Marie Kupper, 1883-1931)
TED4653546 Cafe de l'Aubette in Strasbourg (Bas Rhin). Architect Theo van Doesburg (Emil Marie Kupper, 1883-1931), realisation 1928

Theatrophone, 1892
3479259 Theatrophone, 1892; (add.info.: Theatrophone Central exchange for direct relays of opera, concerts and plays from the Paris theatres to hotels, cafes, etc)

Altarpiece of St. Martin: orgy of soldiers in a tavern, detail
7294923 Altarpiece of St. Martin: orgy of soldiers in a tavern, detail; Episcopal Museum of Vic, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Master anemic Figures (1400 - 1450) Altarpiece of St. Martin

Theatrophone, 1892
3479257 Theatrophone, 1892; (add.info.: Theatrophone Plan of distribution line for Marinovitch and Svarvady's Theatrophone, dated 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Afternoon at Retiro Park, Madrid, 1883 (engraving)
CUL4940134 Afternoon at Retiro Park, Madrid, 1883 (engraving); (add.info.: Spain (19th century). Madrid. Afternoon at Retiro Park. Engraving of 1883, according to drawing of Samuel Urrabieta Virgin

Winter sports in Luchon around 1900, Superbagneres, group of skiers resting on the hotel terrace, postcard
PCT4256504 Winter sports in Luchon around 1900, Superbagneres, group of skiers resting on the hotel terrace, postcard, early 20th century (photo); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023

The interior of a French bar, 1850
3478398 The interior of a French bar, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the interior of a French bar. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Coffee, Coffea arabica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert
FLO4983228 Coffee, Coffea arabica. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

American War Correspondent, Germany, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
American War Correspondent, Germany, between c1915 and c1920. Wilbur H. Durborough, an American correspondent who went to Germany in 1915 to shoot film footage of World War I

Closerie of purple, c.1860-1865. Creator: Vernier, Charles (1813-1892)
Closerie of purple, c.1860-1865. Private Collection

Cabaret of the Arts, c.1895. Creator: Lucas, E. Charles (active 1883-1903)
Cabaret of the Arts, c.1895. Private Collection

Germans in Ostend, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans in Ostend, between 1914 and c1915. German soldiers passing the Cafe Rubens as they march in the streets of Ostend, Belgium during World War I

Night institution (Boite de nuit), 1926 Creator: Sorin, Saveli Abramovich (1878-1953)
Night institution (Boite de nuit), 1926

Interior of a London Coffee House, c.1650-1750 (w/c on paper)
BAL12236 Interior of a London Coffee House, c.1650-1750 (w/c on paper) by English School; British Museum, London, UK

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Step into the world of cafes, where stories unfold and memories are made. From the iconic Horn & Hardart Automat in bustling New York City to the charming Cafe du Monde in Louisiana's French Quarter, each cafe holds its own unique charm. Travel across continents and find yourself sipping aromatic coffee in Lebanon's Zahle, immersing yourself in the rich culture that surrounds you. Or perhaps venture to The Eiger at Kleine Scheidegg, where you can indulge in a warm cuppa while gazing at breathtaking mountain vistas. In Paris, let Montmartre enchant you as night falls and the Sacre Coeur Basilica illuminates the sky. Feel like one of those Parisian lovers as you sip espresso on a cozy terrace or lose track of time amidst Sarlat's picturesque streets in Dordogne. Transport yourself to Sorrento, where a view over this seaside town will leave you yearning for more moments spent at quaint cafes by the Mediterranean. And who could forget that iconic image of Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone Beauvoir sharing lunch at a Parisian cafe? A snapshot frozen in time capturing intellectual conversations over steaming cups of coffee. From busy street scenes at Spitalfields Market in London to beach bars along Ipanema Beach with Rio de Janeiro's vibrant cityscape as your backdrop - cafes truly offer glimpses into different worlds. As Augustus John once experienced at Cafe Royal, these establishments have long been gathering places for artists and intellectuals alike. Whether seeking inspiration or simply enjoying good company, there is something magical about finding solace within these walls. So next time life takes you on an adventure near or far, remember that hidden gems lie within every corner café waiting to be discovered – offering not just nourishment for our bodies but also fuel for our souls.