Embankment Collection (#11)

Portrait of Edward Currie Holding a Cricket Bat, 1830 (pencil and watercolour)
651894 Portrait of Edward Currie Holding a Cricket Bat, 1830 (pencil and watercolour) by Buck, Adam (1759-1833); 28.3x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Along the River; Au Bord de la Riviere, (oil on canvas)
651451 Along the River; Au Bord de la Riviere, (oil on canvas) by Ballavoine, Jules Frederic (1880-1901); 26.7x35.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Along the River; Au Bord de la Riviere)

Our Lady of the Water Gate, (oil on canvas)
828473 Our Lady of the Water Gate, (oil on canvas) by Stanhope, John Roddam Spencer (1829-1908); 106.7x59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Lady of the Water Gate)

Loves Whisper, (oil on canvas)
827466 Loves Whisper, (oil on canvas) by Seignac, Guillaume (1870-1924); 81.3x100.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Loves Whisper. Guillaume Seignac (1870-1924). Oil on canvas

Afternoon Pastimes, (oil on canvas)
827363 Afternoon Pastimes, (oil on canvas) by King, Edward R. (active 1883-1924); 50.8x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Afternoon Pastimes. Edward R. King (active 1883-1924). Oil on canvas

The Fisherman; La Pecheur, (oil on canvas)
827193 The Fisherman; La Pecheur, (oil on canvas) by Trouillebert, Paul Desire (1829-1900); 46.3x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fisherman; La Pecheur)

On the Loing, 1884 (oil on canvas)
826890 On the Loing, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 79x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Loing. Sir John Lavery (1856-1941). Oil on canvas. Dated 1884

The Laundress, c. 1863 (oil on wood)
3493199 The Laundress, c.1863 (oil on wood) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 48.9x33 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

London: The embankment as it is (b / w photo)
6026849 London: The embankment as it is (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The embankment as it is)

The Opening up of Mashonaland (engraving)
1039056 The Opening up of Mashonaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening up of Mashonaland)

Waterloo Bridge (pencil & w / c on paper)
1214263 Waterloo Bridge (pencil & w/c on paper) by Ellis, Edwin (1842-95); 69.3x46.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

The Rising in Pahang, further India, Views in the Concession of the Pahang Corporation (engraving)
1055851 The Rising in Pahang, further India, Views in the Concession of the Pahang Corporation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Pahang)

The Accident on the Brighton Line (litho)
1042520 The Accident on the Brighton Line (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Accident on the Brighton Line)

With the Nile Expedition (litho)
1050849 With the Nile Expedition (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Nile Expedition)

The Development of Siberia, the Building of the Trans-Siberian Railway (b / w photo)
1051239 The Development of Siberia, the Building of the Trans-Siberian Railway (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Development of Siberia)

The Severe Weather in France, Great Ice-Block on the Loire between Saumur and Angers (engraving)
1045213 The Severe Weather in France, Great Ice-Block on the Loire between Saumur and Angers (engraving) by English School

The Embankment From Westminster Bridge Steps, London (photo)
582570 The Embankment From Westminster Bridge Steps, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Embankment From Westminster Bridge Steps)

View at Chelsea, print made by F. Jukes, 1784 (aquatint engraving)
661039 View at Chelsea, print made by F. Jukes, 1784 (aquatint engraving) by Beilby, William (1740-1819) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

St Thomass Hospital, Albert Embankment, London Date: circa 1900

Embankment, with ships, quay, St Petersburg, Russia
Vintage 19th century photograph: embankment, with ships, quay, St Petersburg, Russia

The English Embankment Bolshaya Neva River St Petersburg
Vintage 19th century photograph: The English Embankment or English Quay is a street along the left bank of the Bolshaya Neva River in Central Saint Petersburg

Thames Embankment from Waterloo bridge, London
Vintage 19th century photograph: Thames Embankment from Waterloo bridge, steam boats on the river, London

Cleopatras Neelde, Thames Embankment, London
Vintage 19th century photograph: Cleopatras Neelde, Thames Embankment, London

View towards City of London
View along the Embankment towards the City of London, with St Pauls Cathedral in the distance. Date: circa 1963

South Bank, Westminster, London
Enjoying the sun by the river opposite the Houses of Parliament, London. Date: circa 1950s

Aerial view of Embankment near Westminster, London
View looking down onto Thames Embankment near Westminster, London, with vehicles and pedestrians. Date: circa 1950s

Back gardens of terraced houses, South London
Back gardens of terraced houses in South London viewed from railway embankment. Date: circa 1950s

Section of the Thames Embankment
A section of the Thames Embankment, taken by the Charing Cross railway bridge, showing; (1) the subway, designed to hold the gas pipes, the water pipes, perhaps the telegraph wires

River Thames and Embankment, paddle steamer, London. Vintage 19th century photograph

Somerset House on the Embankment, London England
Vintage 19th century photograph: Somerset House on the Embankment, London England

River Thames Embankment and steam launch, London
Vintage 19th century photograph: River Thames Embankment and steam launch, London

North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge
1610425 North Bank of the Thames, from the Palace of Westminster to London Bridge, showing the Embankment in Course of Construction from Westminster to Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)

London Views
Montage of London landmarks, 1870. Albert Memorial, Chelsea Embankment, Holland House and Kensington Palace. Date: 1875

Effects of the Recent Wintry Storm (engraving)
1594635 Effects of the Recent Wintry Storm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Effects of the Recent Wintry Storm)

View of the Ile de la Cite from Ile St. Louis, Paris (oil on canvas)
CHT268712 View of the Ile de la Cite from Ile St. Louis, Paris (oil on canvas) by Raguenet, Nicolas (fl.1750-75); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Crowds Waiting to Pass by King Georges Catafalque in Westminster Hall
STC360940 The Crowds Waiting to Pass by King Georges Catafalque in Westminster Hall, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Imperial Winter Palace, St. Petersburg (litho)
STC99365 Imperial Winter Palace, St. Petersburg (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

View of Notre Dame, Paris, 1864 (oil on canvas)
AMO98782 View of Notre Dame, Paris, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Jongkind, Johan-Barthold (1819-91); 42x56 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

View of the Bund at Shanghai, c. 1855 (oil on canvas)
NP125960 View of the Bund at Shanghai, c.1855 (oil on canvas) by Chinese School (19th century); 54.6x115.6 cm; Private Collection; Chinese, out of copyright

Westminster Bridge from Somerset House, 1805 (w / c)
CEC131717 Westminster Bridge from Somerset House, 1805 (w/c) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); 36x64.9 cm; The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford

Cartoon, Permissive Government (Disraeli and Hartington)
Cartoon, Permissive Government -- a conversation between Lord Hartington, new leader of the Liberal Party (in opposition), and Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative Prime Minister

Thames River Pleasure Steamer Golden Spray II, Westminster
The Thames River Pleasure Steamer Golden Spray II moored at a jetty on the Westminster Embankment, London - Photograph taken from Westminster Bridge - Coronation of Elizabeth II. Date: 1953

Book stalls along the River Seine, 1887 (w / c on paper)
BOU203196 Book stalls along the River Seine, 1887 (w/c on paper) by Spiers, Benjamin Walter (fl.1875-93); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Bouquinistes); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English

Victoria Embankment, London
Painting of Victoria Embankment. Artist: C Schmidt Date: circa 1902

Boats in the Pool of London, 1871 (oil on canvas)
LEF218864 Boats in the Pool of London, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 47x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bateaux dans le Bassin de Londres; ); Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd

A View of London Bridge (oil on panel)
XYC157898 A View of London Bridge (oil on panel) by Turner, Daniel (fl.1782-1817); 11.4x15.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Somerset House, St. Pauls and Blackfriars Bridge from Waterloo Bridge
GHL6230 Somerset House, St. Pauls and Blackfriars Bridge from Waterloo Bridge (colour litho) by Parrott, William (1813-69); London Metropolitan Archives

View of the port of Malaga, Spain, 1846 (painting)
AIS5376276 View of the port of Malaga, Spain, 1846 (painting) by Gallego y Alvarez, Domingo (b.1817); Museu Maritim Atarazanas, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain; eIberfoto; Spanish, out of copyright

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"Embankment: A Journey Through Time and Space" Discover the ancient mysteries of Avebury with the Stukeley Map, as you embark on a historical adventure. Hear the iconic chimes of Big Ben resonate through London's bustling streets, where trams once roamed. Take a leisurely stroll along the Thames Embankment, soaking in its timeless beauty and gas-lit charm. Experience the tranquil harmony between Embankment and River in Bedford, Bedfordshire - nature's perfect embrace. Immerse yourself in Bergen's rich history at Bryggen, Norway's old center that whispers tales from centuries past. Behold Bern's captivating view over the Aare river; Switzerland unveils its picturesque old town like a hidden treasure. Get lost amidst London's foggy allure as it shrouds landmarks like Big Ben in an air of mystique and enchantment. Witness RSS Discovery gracefully moored on Thames Embankment - a testament to mankind's thirst for exploration. Let your imagination sail away with "Sea Port at Sunset, " an oil-on-canvas masterpiece capturing maritime serenity since 1639. Travel back to 1938 when road works transformed Swanley into a modern marvel by widening its roads for progress. Marvel at Lambeth HQ's impressive turnout of vehicles, symbolizing efficiency and unity within this vibrant community hub. Embark on an extraordinary journey through time and space as you explore these diverse glimpses into embankments worldwide – each offering their own unique stories waiting to be discovered.