Elbe Collection (#3)

The Loss of the "Elbe"(engraving)
1627874 The Loss of the " Elbe" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loss of the " Elbe")

Drusus at the Elbe (engraving)
970818 Drusus at the Elbe (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drusus at the Elbe)

View on the Elbe, between Dresden and Prague (engraving)
1097158 View on the Elbe, between Dresden and Prague (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View on the Elbe, between Dresden and Prague)

Account of Charlemagnes crossing of the River Elbe, 789 (litho)
3101040 Account of Charlemagnes crossing of the River Elbe, 789 (litho) by German School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Account of Charlemagnes crossing of the River Elbe, 789)

Navigation of the Elbe, the Steamer "Pollux"cutting through the Ice at Altona (engraving)
1608565 Navigation of the Elbe, the Steamer " Pollux" cutting through the Ice at Altona (engraving) by English School

Dresden
LLM338790 Dresden by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dresden. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

Map of Hamburg and the surrounding area, published in Nuremberg (engraving)
CHT205761 Map of Hamburg and the surrounding area, published in Nuremberg (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Archives du Ministere des Affaires Etrangeres, Paris

Dresden, 1843-1846 (w / c on paper)
BIR186123 Dresden, 1843-1846 (w/c on paper) by Boys, Thomas Shotter (1803-74); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

The Flight of Bonaparte from Hell-Bay, 1815 (coloured engraving)
CHT173758 The Flight of Bonaparte from Hell-Bay, 1815 (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Caricature of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) on Elba, c. 1814-15 (coloured engraving)
CHT217252 Caricature of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) on Elba, c.1814-15 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Magdeburg on the banks of the River Elbe - View from the East to the West
823429 Magdeburg on the banks of the River Elbe - View from the East to the West; Magdeburg an der Elbe; Ansicht von Ost nach West, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Gartner

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) disembarking near Cannes on his return from Elba in 1815
CHT247183 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) disembarking near Cannes on his return from Elba in 1815 (colour litho) by French School

Konigstein on the Elbe
LLM338791 Konigstein on the Elbe by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Konigstein on the Elbe. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

Fausts dream (chromolitho)
735811 Fausts dream (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fausts dream. Liebig card)

View of Hamburg and the Alster, Germany
View of Hamburg and the Alster (a tributary of the River Elbe), Germany. Date: 1842

The Roman general Nero Claudius Drusus on the River Elbe, 9 BC (engraving)
3647121 The Roman general Nero Claudius Drusus on the River Elbe, 9 BC (engraving) by Bendemann, Eduard (1811-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

Street in the City of Meissen, on the Elbe (engraving)
2793317 Street in the City of Meissen, on the Elbe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street in the City of Meissen, on the Elbe)

Dresden, Bridge over the Elbe (engraving)
2810521 Dresden, Bridge over the Elbe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dresden, Bridge over the Elbe)

Sketches in Bohemia (engraving)
1596065 Sketches in Bohemia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Bohemia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 August 1889)

Tangermunde, Germany
Tangermunde, on the River Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. 1631

Count Tilly laying siege to Magdeburg, 1631 (engraving)
3646926 Count Tilly laying siege to Magdeburg, 1631 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Tilly laying siege to Magdeburg, 1631)

The Fox and the Goose, caricature of Napoleon (1769-1861) escaping from Elba
NAM250537 The Fox and the Goose, caricature of Napoleon (1769-1861) escaping from Elba, 1815 (etching) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

The Abdication of Napoleon and his Departure from Fontainebleau for the Island of Elba
STC101334 The Abdication of Napoleon and his Departure from Fontainebleau for the Island of Elba, 20 April 1814, engraved by Francois Pigeot (b.1775) (aquatint) by Couche

Departure of Napoleon (1769-1821) for Elba (w / c on paper)
MDR106944 Departure of Napoleon (1769-1821) for Elba (w/c on paper) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); 19.5x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tumbler enamelled with a view of Meissen, early 19th century
BAL51269 Tumbler enamelled with a view of Meissen, early 19th century by Mohn, Gottlob Samuel (1789-1825); Corning Museum of Glass, New York, USA; German, out of copyright

The Saxon Fortress of Konigstein, on the Elbe, near Dresden (engraving)
1103401 The Saxon Fortress of Konigstein, on the Elbe, near Dresden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saxon Fortress of Konigstein, on the Elbe)

Wittenberg, capital of Chur-Sachsen, on the river Elbe, 1546 (chromolitho)
3093658 Wittenberg, capital of Chur-Sachsen, on the river Elbe, 1546 (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wittenberg, capital of Chur-Sachsen)

Sketches in the "Saxon Switzerland, "on the Elbe, above Dresden (litho)
1596819 Sketches in the " Saxon Switzerland, " on the Elbe, above Dresden (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Partial Destruction of the Bridge of the Elbe (engraving)
1095490 Partial Destruction of the Bridge of the Elbe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partial Destruction of the Bridge of the Elbe)

The Elbe, Dresden (chromolitho)
1093246 The Elbe, Dresden (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elbe, Dresden. Liebig educational card.); © Look and Learn

Part of Dresden, from the Right Bank of the Elbe (engraving)
1097156 Part of Dresden, from the Right Bank of the Elbe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of Dresden, from the Right Bank of the Elbe)

Dresden from the River Elbe, 1853 (pencil and watercolour with touches of white
651832 Dresden from the River Elbe, 1853 (pencil and watercolour with touches of white heightening) by Callow, William (1812-1908); 22.8x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Napoleon returning from Elba
CH27521 Napoleon returning from Elba by Steuben, Charles Auguste (1788-1856); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Map of Elba and View of Porto Ferraio with portrait of Napoleon
STC286254 Map of Elba and View of Porto Ferraio with portrait of Napoleon and facsimile of his signature, 1815 (colour engraving) by English School

Port of Hamburg, 1891 (w / c on paper)
3937509 Port of Hamburg, 1891 (w/c on paper) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 46.5x67 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

The Fortress of Konigstein, on the Elbe (engraving)
1618192 The Fortress of Konigstein, on the Elbe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortress of Konigstein, on the Elbe)

"Deserted", Hamburg-American Liners in the Elbe (engraving)
1603559 " Deserted", Hamburg-American Liners in the Elbe (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Deserted")

View of Hamburg from the banks of the Elbe, 1890-1900 (chromolitho)
942774 View of Hamburg from the banks of the Elbe, 1890-1900 (chromolitho) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Tetschen on the Elbe, Opposite the Bodenbach Railway Station (engraving)
1097175 Tetschen on the Elbe, Opposite the Bodenbach Railway Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tetschen on the Elbe)

The Schloss Albrechtsburg, on the Elbe, near Dresden (engraving)
1041572 The Schloss Albrechtsburg, on the Elbe, near Dresden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Schloss Albrechtsburg, on the Elbe, near Dresden)

Thirty minutes before sunrise
Daniel Řeřicha

Forever is composed of nows
Heike Willers

in B&W
Matthias Hefner

Hafencity and SPIEGEL office building
Matthias Hefner

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The mighty Elbe River has witnessed centuries of history and beauty. From its early days as a crucial trade route for the Neptune Steamship, to being at the center of the Siege of Magdeburg during the Thirty Years War in 1631, this river holds tales untold. As it winds through Germany's picturesque landscapes, the Elbe passes by notable landmarks such as Festung Koenigstein fortress on the Elbsandsteingebirge or Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This majestic fortress overlooks the charming town of Koenigstein and is nestled within Nationalpark Saechsische Schweiz, also known as Saxon Switzerland. Adventure seekers have left their mark on these lands too. The Barbarine, first climbed in 1905, stands tall in Germany's mountainous terrain. Meanwhile, Dresden proudly showcases its architectural wonders along the banks of the Elbe River. Modern times have seen a different kind of vessel gracing these waters - luxurious cruise ships now offer travelers an unforgettable experience while cruising along Saxony's section of the river. And if you find yourself in Hamburg, don't miss out on visiting Landungsbrucken at Port of Hamburg - a bustling hub where land meets water. When night falls upon Dresden, enchantment fills the air as city lights reflect off the tranquil surface of the River Elbe. The skyline becomes a mesmerizing sight that captivates both locals and visitors alike. But it's not just grand cities that make up this remarkable river's story; nature thrives along its banks too. Near Hitzacker lies Elbhoehen-Wendland Nature Park in Lower Saxony - an idyllic spot where one can reconnect with nature and enjoy peaceful moments by this magnificent waterway. Finally, we cannot forget about Pölking Pine (Felsenburg Rathen at Bastei) - a natural wonder that adds even more allure to this already breathtaking landscape.