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Distant View Collection (#6)

"Distant Views: Exploring the Beauty of Historic Landscapes" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the distant views captured by Giles Worsley's lens

Background imageDistant View Collection: Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus) Standing On A Piece Of Floating Ice; Coburg Island, Nunavut, Canada

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus) Standing On A Piece Of Floating Ice; Coburg Island, Nunavut, Canada

Background imageDistant View Collection: Minnesota, United States Of America; Split Rock Lighthouse On The North Shores Of Lake Superior

Minnesota, United States Of America; Split Rock Lighthouse On The North Shores Of Lake Superior

Background imageDistant View Collection: A silhouette of a tree at sunset. Isimangaliso, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

A silhouette of a tree at sunset. Isimangaliso, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Background imageDistant View Collection: Augsburg 1665 Etching state Sheet 2 1 / 8 4 5 / 8

Augsburg 1665 Etching state Sheet 2 1 / 8 4 5 / 8
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Background imageDistant View Collection: Ingolstadt 1665 Etching state Plate 2 4 1 / 2 5. 1

Ingolstadt 1665 Etching state Plate 2 4 1 / 2 5. 1
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Background imageDistant View Collection: Strasbourg Toll House 1625-77 Etching first state

Strasbourg Toll House 1625-77 Etching first state
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Background imageDistant View Collection: Figures Watching Display Fireworks Castel Sant Angelo

Figures Watching Display Fireworks Castel Sant Angelo
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Background imageDistant View Collection: Kampen 1642-44 Etching second state two Sheet

Kampen 1642-44 Etching second state two Sheet
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Background imageDistant View Collection: Naues Mercantoriae Hollandicae vulgo VLIET Dutch freighter

Naues Mercantoriae Hollandicae vulgo VLIET Dutch freighter
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Background imageDistant View Collection: Bacino Venice Dogana Distant View Isola di San Giorgio

Bacino Venice Dogana Distant View Isola di San Giorgio
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Background imageDistant View Collection: Pond La Mare 1855 Oil wood 13 1 / 2 x 20 3 / 8 34. 3 51. 8 cm

Pond La Mare 1855 Oil wood 13 1 / 2 x 20 3 / 8 34. 3 51. 8 cm
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Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant View Fort Brady ca 1865 Albumen silver print

Distant View Fort Brady ca 1865 Albumen silver print
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Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant View Syracuse Harbor late 18th century

Distant View Syracuse Harbor late 18th century
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Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant View with Cottages along a Road, Philips Koninck, 1655

Distant View with Cottages along a Road, Philips Koninck, 1655

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant View of the Meadows at as-Graveland, The Netherlands, Pieter Gerardus van Os

Distant View of the Meadows at as-Graveland, The Netherlands, Pieter Gerardus van Os, 1817

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant view of Emmettsburg, scene of the rebel horse raid; Union soldiers following

Distant view of Emmettsburg, scene of the rebel horse raid; Union soldiers following up the rebel army, between 1860 and 1865, drawing on olive paper pencil and Chinese white, 8.5 x 35.1 cm

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant View from the Lake of the Mansion, UK, England, engraving 1870s, Britain

Distant View from the Lake of the Mansion, UK, England, engraving 1870s, Britain

Background imageDistant View Collection: Sunset over water at Isimangaliso, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Sunset over water at Isimangaliso, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Background imageDistant View Collection: USA, New Jersey, Jersey City, Coin operated binoculars pointed at Manhattan skyline

USA, New Jersey, Jersey City, Coin operated binoculars pointed at Manhattan skyline rises from viewpoint along Hudson River on summer evening

Background imageDistant View Collection: Italy, Venice, San Marco marina

Italy, Venice, San Marco marina
San Giorgio Maggiore is a 16th century Benedictine church on the island of the same name in Venice, northern Italy, designed by Andrea Palladio and built between 1566 and 1610

Background imageDistant View Collection: Italy, Venice, San Giorgio Maggiore, distant view

Italy, Venice, San Giorgio Maggiore, distant view
San Giorgio Maggiore is a 16th century Benedictine church on the island of the same name in Venice, northern Italy, designed by Andrea Palladio and built between 1566 and 1610

Background imageDistant View Collection: Italy, Venice, Grand Canal, Traffic by Rialto Bridge

Italy, Venice, Grand Canal, Traffic by Rialto Bridge
The Rialto Bridge (Italian: Ponte di Rialto) is one of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. It is the oldest bridge across the canal

Background imageDistant View Collection: Italy, Venice, Bridge and traffic on Grand canal

Italy, Venice, Bridge and traffic on Grand canal
The Rialto Bridge (Italian: Ponte di Rialto) is one of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. It is the oldest bridge across the canal

Background imageDistant View Collection: Italy, Venice, Aerial view of Grand canal

Italy, Venice, Aerial view of Grand canal
View on the Grand canal in Venice, Italy

Background imageDistant View Collection: Italy, Venice, View of Grand canal at dawn

Italy, Venice, View of Grand canal at dawn
View on the Grand canal in Venice, Italy

Background imageDistant View Collection: Elevated view of Doges Palace Courtyard

Elevated view of Doges Palace Courtyard
Detail of the Doges Palace Courtyard, Venice. Built in Venetian Gothic style the palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice (the supreme authority of the rublic of Venice)

Background imageDistant View Collection: Distant view of Cathedral

Distant view of Cathedral, Cefalu, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe




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"Distant Views: Exploring the Beauty of Historic Landscapes" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the distant views captured by Giles Worsley's lens. In his book, "England's Lost Houses, " Coleshill House stands tall, a black and white photo that transports us to a bygone era. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Transylvania, Romania. The Black Church, Biserica neagra, dominates the skyline of Brasov as we take in its grandeur from afar. Nearby, the Former Kronstadt City Hall now houses a Historical Museum, offering glimpses into the city's rich past. Brasov continues to captivate with its enchanting vistas. From Cetatuia Fortress on Dealul Cetatii Castle Hill, one can marvel at panoramic views of this Transylvanian gem. And there it is again – the striking silhouette of the Black Church against Brasov's backdrop. Moving westward to Germany, St. Pauli reveals itself through an old postcard from around 1910. This historic panorama takes us back in time as we explore Hamburg's vibrant streets and waterfronts. Further north lies Tierpark Hagenbeck where Nordlandpanorama unfolds before our eyes. A glimpse into Hamburg's past comes alive through this digital reproduction of a postcard from yesteryears. Journeying southwards along German history’s path brings us to Luebeck during its medieval heyday. Schleswig-Holstein showcases its charm through a digital reproduction from an original 19th-century artwork whose date remains unknown but still evokes nostalgia for times long gone. Wuerzburg beckons with another historical reproduction from the 19th century—a window into Lower Franconia’s captivating Middle Ages heritage nestled within Bavaria’s embrace. Lastly, Nuremberg invites exploration through yet another digital reproduction capturing its Middle Ages allure amidst Middle Franconia's Bavarian landscape.