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Doorway Collection (page 5)

Stepping through history, culture, and imagination - the doorway unveils its hidden tales

Background imageDoorway Collection: Popular Superstitions: The lucky horseshoe (colour litho)

Popular Superstitions: The lucky horseshoe (colour litho)
8668722 Popular Superstitions: The lucky horseshoe (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The lucky horseshoe)

Background imageDoorway Collection: The Barons, Reigate, The Entrance Door (b/w photo)

The Barons, Reigate, The Entrance Door (b/w photo)
8667197 The Barons, Reigate, The Entrance Door (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barons, Reigate, The Entrance Door)

Background imageDoorway Collection: St Anselm's School, Croydon, The Entrance Door (b/w photo)

St Anselm's School, Croydon, The Entrance Door (b/w photo)
8667178 St Anselm's School, Croydon, The Entrance Door (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Anselm's School, Croydon, The Entrance Door)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Ceiling of the hall with the Bologna Quarters, Hall of the Guards, Este Ducal Palace, Sassuolo

Ceiling of the hall with the Bologna Quarters, Hall of the Guards, Este Ducal Palace, Sassuolo, Italy
8683538 Ceiling of the hall with the Bologna Quarters, Hall of the Guards, Este Ducal Palace, Sassuolo, Italy by Colonna, Angelo Michele (1604-1687); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna

Background imageDoorway Collection: Self Portrait, 1911 (oil on canvas)

Self Portrait, 1911 (oil on canvas)
8711033 Self Portrait, 1911 (oil on canvas) by Hammershoi, Vilhelm (1864-1916); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: By Vilhelm Hammershoi)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Moses receives the Tablets of the Law, relief, Gate of Paradise of the Baptistery o... 2015 (photo)

Moses receives the Tablets of the Law, relief, Gate of Paradise of the Baptistery o... 2015 (photo)
8858726 Moses receives the Tablets of the Law, relief, Gate of Paradise of the Baptistery o... 2015 (photo) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); Baptistery, Florence

Background imageDoorway Collection: Relief of Esau and Jacob, Gate of Paradise of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, Flore... 2015 (photo)

Relief of Esau and Jacob, Gate of Paradise of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, Flore... 2015 (photo)
8858724 Relief of Esau and Jacob, Gate of Paradise of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, Flore... 2015 (photo) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); Baptistery, Florence

Background imageDoorway Collection: Taos Ceremonial Drum (oil on canvas)

Taos Ceremonial Drum (oil on canvas)
1767647 Taos Ceremonial Drum (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 50.8x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Taos Ceremonial Drum. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

Background imageDoorway Collection: Vignette depicting the bolting of a door, 1850

Vignette depicting the bolting of a door, 1850
3330951 Vignette depicting the bolting of a door, 1850; (add.info.: Vignette depicting the bolting of a door. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDoorway Collection: Private William Jones defending one of the wards in the field hospital at the Battle of Rorke's

Private William Jones defending one of the wards in the field hospital at the Battle of Rorke's Drift
3432574 Private William Jones defending one of the wards in the field hospital at the Battle of Rorke's Drift, South Africa in January 1879, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June

Background imageDoorway Collection: Going up

Going up
Yanyan Gong

Background imageDoorway Collection: No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, The Entrance Door (b/w photo)

No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, The Entrance Door (b/w photo)
8667152 No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, The Entrance Door (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No 44 Great Ormond Street, London, The Entrance Door)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Lodge of entered apprentices, fellow crafts, Master Masons (engraving)

Lodge of entered apprentices, fellow crafts, Master Masons (engraving)
8673084 Lodge of entered apprentices, fellow crafts, Master Masons (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lodge of entered apprentices, fellow crafts)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Waiting for the breadcrumbs (colour litho)

Waiting for the breadcrumbs (colour litho)
8672836 Waiting for the breadcrumbs (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting for the breadcrumbs. Children feeding the birds)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Marco Polo, returned from the Orient, is denied entrance to the Ca Polo, 1903 (engraving)

Marco Polo, returned from the Orient, is denied entrance to the Ca Polo, 1903 (engraving)
BAL34688 Marco Polo, returned from the Orient, is denied entrance to the Ca Polo, 1903 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Queen Anne Style Drawing Room, plate 6, Suggestions for Home Decoration by T Knight & Son, 1880

Queen Anne Style Drawing Room, plate 6, Suggestions for Home Decoration by T Knight & Son, 1880
STC255877 Queen Anne Style Drawing Room, plate 6, Suggestions for Home Decoration by T Knight & Son, 1880; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageDoorway Collection: The 'Lady-Maid' cabinet, closed and open (b/w photo)

The "Lady-Maid" cabinet, closed and open (b/w photo)
8658814 The "Lady-Maid" cabinet, closed and open (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Lady-Maid" cabinet, closed and open)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Don't forget the number (colour litho)

Don't forget the number (colour litho)
8656616 Don't forget the number (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don't forget the number. Prison guard standing in front of a cell)

Background imageDoorway Collection: The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving)

The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving)
8644840 The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Industrial Arts during the Middle Ages)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Man in the Street

Man in the Street
Andy Bauer

Background imageDoorway Collection: Croatian Door

Croatian Door
Raisa Zwart

Background imageDoorway Collection: Marrakesh Green Door

Marrakesh Green Door
Raisa Zwart

Background imageDoorway Collection: Open Door

Open Door
Treechild

Background imageDoorway Collection: Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome, Door, Dove, Draw, Dray, Drum, Duck, Face (engraving)

Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome, Door, Dove, Draw, Dray, Drum, Duck, Face (engraving)
8649994 Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome, Door, Dove, Draw, Dray, Drum, Duck, Face (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome)

Background imageDoorway Collection: The Pink Village

The Pink Village
Treechild

Background imageDoorway Collection: Femm au cigare

Femm au cigare
Maja Tomljanovic

Background imageDoorway Collection: Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice: Jessica (colour litho)

Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice: Jessica (colour litho)
8673999 Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice: Jessica (colour litho) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jessica)

Background imageDoorway Collection: How films are made: Back View of Set (colour litho)

How films are made: Back View of Set (colour litho)
8660311 How films are made: Back View of Set (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back View of Set)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Karoo Farm House

Karoo Farm House
Shot by Clint

Background imageDoorway Collection: Relief The Downfall of Jericho, Gate of Paradise of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, ... 2015 (photo)

Relief The Downfall of Jericho, Gate of Paradise of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, ... 2015 (photo)
8858728 Relief The Downfall of Jericho, Gate of Paradise of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, ... 2015 (photo) by Ghiberti, Lorenzo (1378-1455); Baptistery, Florence

Background imageDoorway Collection: West portal of the Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir (photo)

West portal of the Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir (photo)
8766867 West portal of the Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir (photo) by Radovan (fl.1240); (add.info.: West portal of the Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir, Mid-13th century. Unesco Site)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Justice palace (Palau de Justicia). The facade. The entrance porch. Detail

Justice palace (Palau de Justicia). The facade. The entrance porch. Detail
6271568 Justice palace (Palau de Justicia). The facade. The entrance porch. Detail. Top with an escutcheon (sculptor Francesc Grau)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Who is there? refers to a story of the same title, a man in a nightgown

Who is there? refers to a story of the same title, a man in a nightgown and holding a candle in his hand
MMM5484761 Who is there? refers to a story of the same title, a man in a nightgown and holding a candle in his hand, opens a door and takes one foot outside, and looks to his right

Background imageDoorway Collection: Peasant girls from Effeltrich, Goldkroner, Upper Franconia (postcard)

Peasant girls from Effeltrich, Goldkroner, Upper Franconia (postcard)
7377754 Peasant girls from Effeltrich, Goldkroner, Upper Franconia (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Background imageDoorway Collection: The Ship Model, (oil on canvas)

The Ship Model, (oil on canvas)
989465 The Ship Model, (oil on canvas) by Waite, James Clarke (fl.1863-85); 61x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ship Model. James Clarke Waite (1832-1920). Oil on canvas

Background imageDoorway Collection: Kitchen Interior, c.1862 (pen, ink and w/c)

Kitchen Interior, c.1862 (pen, ink and w/c)
8690959 Kitchen Interior, c.1862 (pen, ink and w/c) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: By Theodule Ribot)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Germany, Thuringia, the Wartburg, the entrance (gate) before the restoration, 1876 (engraving)

Germany, Thuringia, the Wartburg, the entrance (gate) before the restoration, 1876 (engraving)
UTD4916502 Germany, Thuringia, the Wartburg, the entrance (gate) before the restoration, 1876 (engraving); (add.info.: Germany, Thuringia, the Wartburg, the entrance (gate) before the restoration

Background imageDoorway Collection: Martin Luther hangs up his ninety-five thesis on a door of a church in Wittenberg

Martin Luther hangs up his ninety-five thesis on a door of a church in Wittenberg, c.1970 (engraving)
UTD4916067 Martin Luther hangs up his ninety-five thesis on a door of a church in Wittenberg, c.1970 (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Bronze doorway lintels depicting St George and the Dragon, 16th century

Bronze doorway lintels depicting St George and the Dragon, 16th century
3507267 Bronze doorway lintels depicting St George and the Dragon, 16th century; Universal History Archive

Background imageDoorway Collection: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC

Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC
3329568 Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC; (add.info.: Cast of palace doorway from Persepolis, Iran, circa 470-450 BC)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Persian Emperor Darius I (521-486 BC), as Pharaoh

Persian Emperor Darius I (521-486 BC), as Pharaoh
3329565 Persian Emperor Darius I (521-486 BC), as Pharaoh; (add.info.: Persian Emperor Darius I (521-486 BC), as Pharaoh of Egypt; wooden door from a box of statuettes

Background imageDoorway Collection: Diagram indicating a door bolt for a bathroom, 1850

Diagram indicating a door bolt for a bathroom, 1850
3330950 Diagram indicating a door bolt for a bathroom, 1850; (add.info.: Diagram indicating a door bolt for a bathroom. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDoorway Collection: Mr Pickwick leaving 48 Doughty Street, 1910 (oil on canvas)

Mr Pickwick leaving 48 Doughty Street, 1910 (oil on canvas)
DHM139135 Mr Pickwick leaving 48 Doughty Street, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Charles Dickens Museum, London

Background imageDoorway Collection: London: In Queen Anne's Gate (engraving)

London: In Queen Anne's Gate (engraving)
8634168 London: In Queen Anne's Gate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Queen Anne's Gate)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Marlow, Stocks and Door of Old Lock-up (litho)

Marlow, Stocks and Door of Old Lock-up (litho)
8633461 Marlow, Stocks and Door of Old Lock-up (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marlow, Stocks and Door of Old Lock-up)

Background imageDoorway Collection: Greek Architecture, Details (engraving)

Greek Architecture, Details (engraving)
8644771 Greek Architecture, Details (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek Architecture, Details)

Background imageDoorway Collection: The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture, Cornices, Capitals, Doors (engraving)

The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture, Cornices, Capitals, Doors (engraving)
8644794 The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture, Cornices, Capitals, Doors (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Renaissance in Italy, Architecture)

Background imageDoorway Collection: The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period in Italy (engraving)

The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period in Italy (engraving)
8644845 The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period in Italy (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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Stepping through history, culture, and imagination - the doorway unveils its hidden tales. From Winston Churchill's presence at the Sidney Street Siege in East London to Georgia O'Keeffe's inspiration in the vast landscapes of New Mexico, each threshold holds a unique story waiting to be told. The Royal Palace Door in Fes, Morocco whispers secrets of ancient dynasties while Sun Studios echoes with the melodies that shaped rock 'n' roll history. Chapel Quad at Lincoln College, Oxford invites contemplation amidst timeless architecture as Church Sheep graze peacefully nearby. A traditional house on Wyk Island transports us to tranquil shores off Schleswig Holstein in Germany. The iron entry on Rainbow Row stands proudly among Charleston's historic charm, while children savor ice lollies on a bustling Balham street in Southwest London. The Stock Exchange door symbolizes economic power and prosperity as Detective Sergeant George Carter (played by Dennis Waterman) unravels mysteries within its walls. Bayards Cove beckons visitors to Dartmouth's picturesque harbor town in Devon. In these doorways lie connections between past and present, reality and fiction; they are portals into our collective human experience. Each one represents an invitation for exploration - a chance to step into another world or simply appreciate the beauty found within our own.