Contemorary Collection

England. London. The Crystal Palace by Joseph Paxton. Great
The Crystal Palace. Cast-iron and plate-glass building originally erected in Hyde Park, London for Great Exhibition of 1851. Designed by Sir Joseph Paxton (1803-1865). Victoria and Albert Museum

Trade union. Manifest published by the World Congress in London
Trade union. Emerged from the development of the Industrial Revolution in the late nineteenth century in Great Britain. Manifest published by the World Congress in London. 1896

Autumn Abstract
Nilesh Kulkarni

Mid Century Shapes 01
Nilesh Kulkarni

Puerto Rico. San Juan. Palace quartermaster. Engraving by L. Urgelles La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1890. Colored

Hermann Lingg (1820 A?o??n? 1905). German poet. Engraving
Hermann Lingg (1820 A?o??n? 1905). German poet who also wrote plays and short stories. Engraving by La Ilustracion Artistica, 1905. Colored

Poland. Krakow. National Museum Gallery. Inside

Locomotive designed in 1814 by British engineer and inventor George Stephenson (1781-1848). Nineteenth-century engraving. Colored

Banquet. Engraving. 20th century
Banquet offered to guests at an opening ceremony. Engraving. Early 20th century. Colored engraving

Ukraine. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Gaspra. Swallows Nest. Castle built between 1911 and 1912 in Neo-Gothic design by the Russian architect and sculptor Leonid Sherwood (1871-1954)

Expulsion of the Capuchin Fathers of their Convent of the Rue de la Sante, (1880). Paris. France. Colored engraving

David Glasgow Farragut (1801-1870). U. S. Navy officer
David Glasgow Farragut (1801-1870). U.S. Navy officer during the Civil War. Portrait by William Swain (1803-1847), 1838. National Portrait Gallery. Washington D.C. United States

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of History: From London's Crystal Palace to Gaspra's Swallows Nest" Step into a world where history unfolds before your eyes, as we embark on a journey through time and space. In England, London stands proud with its iconic Crystal Palace by Joseph Paxton, an architectural marvel that continues to captivate visitors from around the globe. Meanwhile, in the heart of this bustling city, trade unions gather strength as they publish their manifestos during the World Congress in London. A testament to the power of unity and collective action. Venturing across continents, our next stop takes us to Puerto Rico's San Juan, where the grandeur of the Palace Quartermaster leaves us awe-inspired. Its regal presence serves as a reminder of Puerto Rico's rich cultural heritage. Turning our attention towards Germany, we encounter Hermann Lingg - a renowned poet whose words have left an indelible mark on literature. Through an enchanting engraving, his legacy lives on for generations to come. Poland beckons us next with its National Museum Gallery nestled within Krakow's vibrant streets. Inside these hallowed halls lie treasures that tell tales of Poland's storied past and artistic brilliance. Transporting ourselves back in time once again, we witness British engineer and inventor designing a groundbreaking locomotive in 1814. This technological feat revolutionized transportation forevermore. As night falls upon us, we find ourselves amidst a lavish banquet captured beautifully in an exquisite engraving from the 20th century. The opulence displayed is reminiscent of eras long gone but never forgotten. Ukraine calls out to us now as we venture into Crimea's Autonomous Republic; specifically Gaspra - home to the breathtaking Swallows Nest perched precariously atop cliffs overlooking azure waters. A sight that evokes both wonder and tranquility simultaneously. However idyllic it may seem here at times, history has not always been kind.