Colombo Collection (page 2)

Old Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Fort, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Tuk tuks parked outside Galle Face Hotel at sunset, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Seema Malakaya on Bere Lake, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Lotus Tower on Beira Lake at sunrise, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Galle Face Green and Galle Face Beach, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Mount Lavinia Beach, Mount Lavinia, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Galle Face Hotel, Kollupitiya, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Tropical fruit juice on outdoor terrace table at Mount Lavinia Hotel, Mount Lavinia, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Asia, South Asia, Sri Lanka, Colombo, Cinnamon Gardens, Seema Malakaya Temple On Beira Lake

Statues at Gangaramaya temple, Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Colombo, Ceylon, from the series Our Trade with the East, 1930 (colour litho)
MAN464426 Colombo, Ceylon, from the series Our Trade with the East, 1930 (colour litho) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); Manchester Art Gallery

Village in valley of Colombo, Sri Lanka (engraving)
1729048 Village in valley of Colombo, Sri Lanka (engraving) by Schlagintweit, Adolph, Hermann & Robert (19th Century) (after); (add.info.: Village in valley of Colombo, Sri Lanka, drawing by A)

A World of Rounds
Dr. Akira TAKAUE

The Couples
Dr. Akira TAKAUE

Calumba tree, Jateorhiza columba, Cocculus palmatus, Colombo
5324530 Calumba tree, Jateorhiza columba, Cocculus palmatus, Colombo by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Calumba tree, Jateorhiza columba, Cocculus palmatus, Colombo)

Landing of the Prince of Wales in Ceylon, presenting the Municipal Address in the Pavilion, Colombo (engraving)
1059055 Landing of the Prince of Wales in Ceylon, presenting the Municipal Address in the Pavilion, Colombo (engraving) by Durand

Traditional Transportation - Covered Ox Cart - Colombo, Sri Lanka. Date: 1928

Raja-Singa King of Ceylon from Receuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les Dignites
STC196359 Raja-Singa King of Ceylon from Receuil des Estampes, Representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

Hindu Temples, Colombo (colour litho)
3643303 Hindu Temples, Colombo (colour litho) by Fisher, Alfred Hugh (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindu Temples, Colombo. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

India: A Shop on the Kandy Road, Colombo (engraving)
6007503 India: A Shop on the Kandy Road, Colombo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shop on the Kandy Road, Colombo)

The Prince of Wales in Ceylon (engraving)
1059073 The Prince of Wales in Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in Ceylon)

Field Sports of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Colombo, Ceylon (engraving)
1046148 Field Sports of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Colombo, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Duke of Cornwalls Tour, a Sketch in the Royal Saloon Carriage on the Railway from Colombo to Kandy (litho)
1040376 The Duke of Cornwalls Tour, a Sketch in the Royal Saloon Carriage on the Railway from Colombo to Kandy (litho) by Hall

Torpedo-Boat Destroyers En Route for the China Station, coaling at Sea (litho)
1051298 Torpedo-Boat Destroyers En Route for the China Station, coaling at Sea (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Colombo to Suez via Bombay (engraving)
1061553 Colombo to Suez via Bombay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colombo to Suez via Bombay)

Preparing the Decorations at Colombo, Ceylon, for the Royal Visit (engraving)
1105827 Preparing the Decorations at Colombo, Ceylon, for the Royal Visit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing the Decorations at Colombo, Ceylon)

Wharf and harbour at Colombo, Ceylon, Sri Lanka
c.1900 vintage photograph: wharf and harbour at Colombo, Ceylon, Sri Lanka

Reception of the Czarevitch at Colombo, Ceylon, passing under Triumphal Arches with the Governor (engraving)
1602995 Reception of the Czarevitch at Colombo, Ceylon, passing under Triumphal Arches with the Governor (engraving) by Paget

Scene of the late Accident on the Ceylon Railway near Colombo (engraving)
1610232 Scene of the late Accident on the Ceylon Railway near Colombo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Arrival at Colombo, 12 April (b / w photo)
1593641 The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Arrival at Colombo, 12 April (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Walk in Colombo, Ceylon (engraving)
6003643 A Walk in Colombo, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Walk in Colombo, Ceylon)

Calumba tree, Jateorhiza columba, Cocculus palmatus, Colombo. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Orient Line Poster, c. 1920 (colour litho)
747097 Orient Line Poster, c.1920 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; English, out of copyright

Banyan-Tree on the Road between Point de Galle and Colombo, in the Island of Ceylon (engraving)
2773168 Banyan-Tree on the Road between Point de Galle and Colombo, in the Island of Ceylon (engraving) by English School

Pettah, Colombo, Sri Lanka (colour photo)
3093697 Pettah, Colombo, Sri Lanka (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pettah, Colombo, Sri Lanka)

Advert, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Japan Mail Steamship Co Ltd
Advert for NYK, Nippon Yusen Kaisha, Japan Mail Steamship Co Ltd, Passenger Line. 1905

Environs of Colombo (engraving)
1623806 Environs of Colombo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Environs of Colombo. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 January 1882)

View of Chatham Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with people and rickshaws. Date: circa 1930s

The Ceylon Contingent for South Africa, a Military Tattoo in its Honour at Colombo (litho)
1048821 The Ceylon Contingent for South Africa, a Military Tattoo in its Honour at Colombo (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Bullock Hackery Race at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving)
1046025 A Bullock Hackery Race at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bullock Hackery Race at Colombo, Ceylon)

The Prince of Wales in Ceylon, the Procession passing under Lotus Pond Arch, Colombo (engraving)
1059362 The Prince of Wales in Ceylon, the Procession passing under Lotus Pond Arch, Colombo (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in Ceylon)

Scene of the Late Railway Accident at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving)
1058192 Scene of the Late Railway Accident at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene of the Late Railway Accident at Colombo, Ceylon)

"L Entente Cordiale", Visit of English Troops to the French Transport "Tonquin"at Colombo
1055284 " L Entente Cordiale", Visit of English Troops to the French Transport " Tonquin" at Colombo (engraving) by English School

A German Squadron in Colombo Harbour, Ceylon, Cingalese Diving-Boys (engraving)
1050235 A German Squadron in Colombo Harbour, Ceylon, Cingalese Diving-Boys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A German Squadron in Colombo Harbour)

Sketches in Ceylon (engraving)
1601542 Sketches in Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Ceylon. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 January 1853)

The Crisis in China (engraving)
1600178 The Crisis in China (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in China)

Hindoo Temple in "Pettah, "Colombo (b / w photo)
3652810 Hindoo Temple in " Pettah, " Colombo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindoo Temple in " Pettah, " Colombo)

Page Du Carnet D Un Voyageur (engraving)
2783327 Page Du Carnet D Un Voyageur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page Du Carnet D Un Voyageur)

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Discover the vibrant tapestry of Colombo, Sri Lanka - a city steeped in history and cultural diversity. Step back in time with a vintage poster for Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line to Australia, reminding us of the city's colonial connections. Immerse yourself in luxury at the iconic Galle Face Hotel, where elegance meets breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Experience the charm of yesteryears as you witness an ox-pulled wagon belonging to Lipton Tea Company, showcasing the island's rich tea heritage. Explore Galle, a coastal gem known for its stunning architecture and home to another enchanting Galle Face Hotel. Indulge your senses with traditional Sinhalese music as skilled hands play the Rabana drum, capturing the essence of Colombo's vibrant cultural scene. Admire a captivating poster depicting Colombo's allure during its days as Ceylon. Witness history come alive through an engraving featuring The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders stationed in Ceylon - a testament to Colombo's strategic importance throughout time. Get lost amidst colorful native boutiques that offer unique treasures from this exotic land. Embark on unforgettable cruises offered by Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line and let them transport you across oceans towards new adventures. Transport yourself back to 1890s with street vendors bustling around Colombo streets, creating an atmosphere filled with nostalgia. Marvel at Shri Kathirvelayutha Swamy Kovil, a Hindu Temple that stands tall as a symbol of religious harmony within this diverse cityscape. Bid farewell or welcome visitors at Ratmanala Aerodrome - witness departures and arrivals that connect people from all corners of the world. Colombo beckons travelers seeking both tradition and modernity; it is truly Asia’s gateway offering glimpses into its storied past while embracing progress.