Construction Sites Collection (#2)

View of the Garnier Opera still covered with scaffoldings before its inauguration, 1875 (photo)
1749965 View of the Garnier Opera still covered with scaffoldings before its inauguration, 1875 (photo); (add.info.: view of the Garnier Opera, built in 1861-1875)

The island of Onrust, off the coast of Batavia (now Jakarta, Indonesia), equipped with all the infrastructures
MMM5461438 The island of Onrust, off the coast of Batavia (now Jakarta, Indonesia), equipped with all the infrastructures necessary for commercial activities

Port San Stefano shipyard (Italy). Oil on canvas by Reinier Nooms (1623-1667)
MMM5459684 Port San Stefano shipyard (Italy). Oil on canvas by Reinier Nooms (1623-1667).; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Port San Stefano shipyard (Italy)

Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool)
XOS5886549 Dido shows Aeneas the plans for the fortifications of Carthage, 1679 (tapestry weave: silk and wool) by Romanelli

Lambeth, 1816-1821 (watercolour on paper)
7528520 Lambeth, 1816-1821 (watercolour on paper) by Edridge, Henry (1769-1821); 37x26.5 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info.: This scene shows the river Thames looking towards Vauxhall)

Building of the Louvre, Paris, 1th century (watercolour)
2006432 Building of the Louvre, Paris, 1th century (watercolour) by Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de (1724-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Construction of the Louvre, Paris)

Demolition of the church Saint-Jean-en-Greve, c.1800 (oil on canvas)
905245 Demolition of the church Saint-Jean-en-Greve, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Demachy, Pierre-Antoine (1723-1807); 52.5x63 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Construction of the Hotel de Salm in 1786 (oil on canvas)
905421 The Construction of the Hotel de Salm in 1786 (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); 56.5x101 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Demolition of the Old Church of St. Genevieve, Paris, 1807 (w/c on paper)
XIR234441 Demolition of the Old Church of St. Genevieve, Paris, 1807 (w/c on paper) by Duchateau, Denise (nee Destours) (fl.1779-97); 41.2x28.2 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Portrait of cardinal Louis Antoine de Noailles (1651-1729), Archbishop of Paris, 1729 (oil on canvas)
901788 Portrait of cardinal Louis Antoine de Noailles (1651-1729), Archbishop of Paris, 1729 (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); 118x135 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris

Demolition of the church of the Feuillants in the Rue Saint Honore, c.1804 (oil on canvas)
903837 Demolition of the church of the Feuillants in the Rue Saint Honore, c.1804 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 160 x 128 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Building site in Amsterdam, 1891 (oil on canvas)
7412141 Building site in Amsterdam, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Holst Roland, Richard Nicolaus (1868-1938); 52x71 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Richard Nicolaus Roland Holst)

River view with large rock, 1601 (oil on copper)
7412458 River view with large rock, 1601 (oil on copper) by Brill or Bril, Paul (1554-1626) (after); 22.8x29.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: copy after Paul Bril)

The Dam in Amsterdam with the new Town Hall under Construction, 1652-89 (oil on canvas)
7414905 The Dam in Amsterdam with the new Town Hall under Construction, 1652-89 (oil on canvas) by Ulft, Jacob van der (1627-89); 81--100 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The tower of Babel, c. 1490 (oil on panel)
7412162 The tower of Babel, c.1490 (oil on panel) by Anonymous; 20.5--17.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: anonymous artist Flemish artist)

View of Cologne in 1531, on the right the construction site of Cologne Cathedral, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, building site, buildings, catedral, cathedrals, center, centers, centre, church building, churches

King Frederick William I visits the new buildings in the Berlin Friedrichstadt, Berlin, Germany, Frederick William I
14, 1900s, 19th-century, aristocracy, aristocratic families, aristocratic family, berlin-friedrichstadt, black, black-and-white, black-white, brandenburg, building, building site, buildings

The Church of Santa Maria del Sole was a church in Rome, in the Ripa district, in Piazza Bocca della Verita
17th-century, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, building site, buildings, central italy, church building, churches, cities, commemorating, commemoration

Stone cutter building a castle, 1440 (painting on wood)
885910 Stone cutter building a castle, 1440 (painting on wood) by Anonymous; Archivio di Stato, Siena, Italy; (add.info.: Wood painting decorating a Biccherna)

Construction of a fortress Miniature of a 14th century manuscript Paris, B. N
AIS5365891 Construction of a fortress Miniature of a 14th century manuscript Paris, B.N. by French School, (14th century); © Iberfoto

Arch of the Southampton Railway over the Chelsea Road, 1835 (pen with wash on paper)
7389743 Arch of the Southampton Railway over the Chelsea Road, 1835 (pen with wash on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 24x37 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil on paper; composite sketch)
7389722 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil on paper; composite sketch) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 22x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Collapse, 19th Century (pen with wash on paper)
7389746 Collapse, 19th Century (pen with wash on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 22x38 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (brown ink on paper; composite sketch)
7389712 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (brown ink on paper; composite sketch) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 22x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil with wash on paper; composite sketch)
7389721 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil with wash on paper; composite sketch) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 13x22 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford

Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil with wash on paper)
7389716 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil with wash on paper) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 14x21 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil and ink on paper; composite sketch)
7389707 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil and ink on paper; composite sketch) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 27x33 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford

Clayton Tunnel Railway Portal, 1847 (w/c on paper)
7389745 Clayton Tunnel Railway Portal, 1847 (w/c on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 25x36 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: Arist: Unknown)

Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil and ink with wash on paper; composite sketch)
7389719 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil and ink with wash on paper; composite sketch) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 27x33 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil and ink on paper; composite sketch)
7389713 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil and ink on paper; composite sketch) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 27x33 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford

Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil with wash, and chalk highlights on paper)
7389711 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil with wash, and chalk highlights on paper) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 18x26 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford

Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil and ink with wash on paper; composite sketch)
7389706 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil and ink with wash on paper; composite sketch) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 27x33 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c. 1835 (pencil and wash on paper)
7389718 Construction of the London and Birmingham Railway, c.1835 (pencil and wash on paper) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 17x26 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Watford Tunnel, c. 1836 (w/c)
7379804 Watford Tunnel, c.1836 (w/c) by Bourne, John Cooke (1814-96); 26x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Cutting Great Northern Rail at Kings Cross, a sketch from nature, 1854 (w/c)
7379810 Cutting Great Northern Rail at Kings Cross, a sketch from nature, 1854 (w/c) by Stewart, George (fl.c.1854); 23x37 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

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Pumpjack In A Field, Alberta, Canada

Overview of the European Square in Paris, raised over railroad lines, engraving 1867

Tyne And Wear, Sunderland, England; Crane At A Shipping Dock

Construction of new viaduct near Hidaka, for freeway from Sapporo to Obihiro, across central Hokkaido, Japan, Asia

Land reclamation project under way in Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

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Construction sites have long been a source of fascination and inspiration for artists throughout history. From the early 15th century to the late 19th century, these captivating scenes were captured in various mediums, showcasing the evolution of architectural endeavors. In "Making the Shoreham Railroad" (c. 1840), an exquisite watercolor on paper, we are transported back to a time when railroads were being constructed with meticulous precision. The artist's delicate brushstrokes beautifully depict workers diligently laying tracks, symbolizing progress and connectivity. Moving forward in time to "Building site in Amsterdam" (1891), an oil painting on canvas, we witness the bustling energy of urban development. The vibrant colors and dynamic composition capture the essence of a growing cityscape as buildings rise from mere blueprints into towering structures that shape Amsterdam's skyline. "The Dam in Amsterdam with the new Town Hall under Construction" (1652-89) presents another perspective on construction sites through its richly detailed oil-on-canvas portrayal. This historical artwork transports us to a bygone era where craftsmen meticulously crafted intricate architectural elements while passersby observed their laborious efforts. One cannot overlook "The Tower of Babel" (c. 1490), an iconic oil painting on panel depicting biblical lore intertwined with human ambition. Here, construction becomes both metaphorical and literal as humanity strives towards greatness but ultimately faces divine intervention. Traveling across Europe to Germany, we encounter "View of Cologne in 1531, " which showcases not only a picturesque river view but also highlights the monumental construction site of Cologne Cathedral. This digitally restored reproduction offers insight into one of Europe's most famous cathedrals' creation process—a testament to human ingenuity spanning centuries. In Berlin during King Frederick William I's reign, his visitation to new buildings within Friedrichstadt is immortalized through historical documentation—an image capturing his appreciation for architectural advancements during his rule from August 14, 1688, to May 31, 1740.