Daily Life Collection (#4)

A curling match. Wood engraving, 1843
CURLING, 1843. A curling match. Wood engraving, 1843

FRANCE: VERSAILLES, 1687. The avenue, two stables, gates and two courtyards seen from the Palace of Versailles, France. Line engraving from The Description of Versailles, Paris, 1687

PRAGUE: CASTLE STAIRS. View of Prague from the castle stairs. Line engraving, 19th century

HOLLAND: SKATING, 1891. Dutch woman and girl skating on a frozen canal on their way to market. Wood engraving, English, 1891

NYC: CENTRAL PARK, 1866. The statue of Commerce in Central Park, New York. American engraving, 1866

BEWICK: BOY WITH HOOP. Wood engraving by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)

BICYCLING WOMEN, 1892. The Rights of Women: Emancipation. Wood engraving, American, 1892

SAN FRANCISCO: BANDSTAND. A band concert in Woodwards Gardens, San Francisco, California. Line engraving, c1880

LONDON: RAILWAY, 1876. The Metropolitan Railway extension to Aldgate Terminus station. Wood engraving, English, 1876

BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO. Wood engraving, 1869, American

BICYCLING, c1898. American magazine advertisement for Browns shoe dressing, c1898

Maid returning from market, 1640 (etching)
XJF407363 Maid returning from market, 1640 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from Ornatus Muliebris Anglicanus or The Severall Habits of English)

Geometric car parking in a sunny summer day, Tokyo

Traffic jam in Howrah bridge. Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Subway
Jukyong Park

Untitled, Carl Emile Muecke, 19th century (oil on canvas)
8620094 Untitled, Carl Emile Muecke, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Mucke, Karl (1806-91); Fine arts museum, Sa'd Abad museum complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: Untitled, Carl Emile Muecke)

Spirit worship in Burma (Myanmar), 1909 (colour litho)
473642 Spirit worship in Burma (Myanmar), 1909 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a series of illustrations of life in Burma (Myanmar)

The Harbour at Saigon, Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho)
488360 The Harbour at Saigon, Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: at the time of the manufacture of this card)

A Market in Burma (Myanmar), 1909 (colour litho)
473641 A Market in Burma (Myanmar), 1909 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a series of illustrations of life in Burma (Myanmar)

The art of making tattoos in the Kachin State of Burma (Myanmar), 1909 (colour litho)
473639 The art of making tattoos in the Kachin State of Burma (Myanmar), 1909 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fishermen opposite a temple on the banks of the Song Hương (Perfume River), near Hue, Annam (Vietnam)
473492 Fishermen opposite a temple on the banks of the Song Hương (Perfume River), near Hue, Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho) by European School

Henri IV among his people at the market (colour litho)
498864 Henri IV among his people at the market (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Unfortunate news, 1882 (oil on canvas)
8620201 Unfortunate news, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Scherer, Giorgio (1831-96); Stuard gallery, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Infausta notizia, 1882, Giorgio Scherer, oil on canvas, Stuard gallery, Parma)

A Village in Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho)
473490 A Village in Annam (Vietnam), 1907 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the time of the manufacture of this card)

Burmese Princess in the garden of her palace, 1909 (colour litho)
473637 Burmese Princess in the garden of her palace, 1909 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a series of illustrations of life in Burma (Myanmar)

Haroun-al-Raschid mingling incognito among the ordinary people in Baghdad (colour litho)
498865 Haroun-al-Raschid mingling incognito among the ordinary people in Baghdad (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Race Track (Piazza Siena, Borghese Gardens, Rome), 1898. Creator: Maurice Brazil Prendergast
The Race Track (Piazza Siena, Borghese Gardens, Rome), 1898.

Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, 1639. Creator: Johann Heinrich Schonfeld
Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, 1639.

Garbage strike, crowd around carts, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Garbage strike, crowd around carts, 1911. Shows crowd in foreground with garbage wagons and police in background, during a garbage strike in New York City, Nov. 8-11, 1911

Crowded street, possibly near a subway station, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Crowded street, possibly near a subway station, between c1910 and c1915.

Chicago delegation at Dem. Nat'l Com'ee Meeting 1912, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Chicago delegation at Dem. Nat'l Com'ee Meeting 1912, 1912.

Easter - 5th Ave. 1912, Creator: Bain News Service
Easter - 5th Ave. 1912,

Hall of Records, N.Y.C., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Hall of Records, N.Y.C., between c1910 and c1915.

5th Ave. N.Y.C., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
5th Ave. N.Y.C., between c1910 and c1915.

Jewish Market, Moscow, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Jewish Market, Moscow, 1911.

Crowd gathered in front of butcher shop during meat riot, New York, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Crowd gathered in front of butcher shop during meat riot, New York, 1910.

Easter Parade, Fifth Ave., New York, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Easter Parade, Fifth Ave., New York, 1910.

In the Courtyard of the Customs-House, 1775. Creator: Nicolas Bernard Lepicie
In the Courtyard of the Customs-House, 1775.

Le Pont-Neuf, 1853. Creator: Charles Meryon
Le Pont-Neuf, 1853.

Road By The Water, c1865-70. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Road By The Water, c1865-70. The villagers scattered along this sun-dappled road carry various bundles, their tasks appearing more leisurely than arduous.

Amoenissimæ aliquot locorum ... effigies. Plate 13. Zu Francfort, 1635. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Amoenissimae aliquot locorum ... effigies. Plate 13. Zu Francfort, 1635.

Le Preson V (The Prison). From: Vedute altre prese da i luoghi altre ideate da Antonio...1735-1746. Creator: Canaletto
Le Preson V (The Prison). From: Vedute altre prese da i luoghi altre ideate da Antonio Canal, 1735-1746.

Auto Street Cleaner, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Auto Street Cleaner, between c1910 and c1915. Shows street cleaning vehicle in New York City, made by Magnus Butler.

Fellah Women Drawing Water, c1873-75. Creator: Jean-Leon Gerome
Fellah Women Drawing Water, c1873-75.

Madonna, 1900. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Madonna, 1900. A young Swedish woman holds her baby up close in a heartwarming scene. A glow seems to come from the baby. Only the mother can see their face.

Rue Gubernatis, Nice, 1920-1935. Creator: Frederick Marriott
Rue Gubernatis, Nice, 1920-1935. A street in central Nice, in the South of France. We look down the steep streetscape, with lots of figures moving about, including two with a pushcart

Fire rescue work, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Fire rescue work, 1912. Shows a fire drill exercise at the National Cloak and Suit Company, Seventh Avenue, New York City, on Oct. 9, 1912.

The cobbler, 1671. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The cobbler, 1671. A peasant smoking a pipe as he talks in relaxed fashion with a cobbler who is at work, while the latter's dog is curled up on the roof of his hut

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"Capturing the Essence of Daily Life: From Hogarth's Gin Lane to Rivera's Day of the Dead" Step into a world where art intertwines with reality, offering glimpses into the diverse tapestry of daily life. William Hogarth's iconic engravings, "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street, " transport us to 18th-century London, revealing contrasting scenes of debauchery and sobriety. These powerful images serve as a reminder that our choices shape our existence. Diego Rivera's mural, "Feast of the Day of the Dead, " immerses us in Mexico City's vibrant celebration, honoring departed loved ones. Through colorful imagery and intricate details, Rivera captures both sorrow and joy in this timeless tradition. Edgar Degas' masterpiece, "At the Cafe, " transports us to Parisian streets in 1873. The haunting image of an absinthe drinker invites contemplation on society's vices and escapism through art. Georges Seurat takes us on a leisurely Sunday afternoon stroll along La Grande Jatte Island with his pointillist marvel. In this serene scene filled with picnickers and boaters, we witness ordinary people finding solace amidst nature’s beauty. Pieter Bruegel the Elder paints a winter landscape in his renowned work "Hunters in the Snow. " This Flemish masterpiece reminds us that even amid harsh conditions, life goes on – hunters trudge through snow-covered fields while children play games on frozen ponds. Traveling back centuries earlier brings Marco Polo leaving Venice during the 1300s to mind. His departure symbolizes humanity’s eternal quest for exploration and discovery – seeking new horizons beyond familiar shores. Rivera once again enchants us with his mural depicting pre-Columbian life within Zapotec Civilization. With vivid colors and meticulous detail, he showcases ancient rituals intertwined with everyday activities - reminding us that history shapes our present.