European Collection (#98)

Young Chopin
Frederic Chopin at age 34. Digitally colored reproduction of a contemporary portrait

Leonardo da Vinci drawing of a canal dredge
Leonardo da Vincis drawing of a device for excavating a canal. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Young Franz Liszt
Portrait of young Franz Liszt, with a scrap of manuscript and his autograph. Digitally colored antique lithograph

Raphael
Portrait of artist Raphael. Digitally colored engraving of a painting

Haydn
Portrait of composer Franz Joseph Haydn. Hand-colored photograph of a painting

Mozart
Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Digitally colored antique photograph of a painting

Tchaikovsky
Russian composer Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky. Digitally colored photogravure reproduction of a photograph

Michelangelo
Portrait of artist Michelangelo. Digitally colored 19th-century photograph of a portrait

Young Robert Schumann
Portrait of the young Robert Schumann while in Vienna. Digitally tinted engraving of a portrait

Dancing couple, early 1800s
Couple doing a quaint little dance before an admiring crowd, early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Siege machine, used in ancient and medieval warfare. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Turkish defeat in the Battle of Lepanto, 1571
Defeat of the Turkish fleet by the Holy League under Don Juan of Austria, Battle of Lepanto, 1571. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Fall of the Bastille in the French Revolution
Capture of the Bastille, French Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

French village wedding procession, 1800s
Wedding party strolling through the village of Pont-Aven in Brittany, France. Printed halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Paris, 1890
Street traffic around Porte Saint Denis, Paris, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

PROY2A-00035
Napoleon planning a battle. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Paris streets under mob rule during the French Revolution
Radicals patrolling the streets of Paris during the French Revolution, 1790s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Couple during the French Revolution
Jacobin couple in revolutionary Paris, 1794. Antique hand-colored print

Louis XVI in the French Revolution
French King Louis XVI threatened by a revolutionary mob at the Tuileries, Paris, 1792. Hand-colored engraving of an illustration

French police officers, early 1800s
Policeman (left) and other French officers uniforms, early 1800s. Antique hand-colored print

Sleeping Beauty, from a Berlin edition of Grimms Fairy Tales, 1865. Antique hand-colored illustration

Charlemagne
Idealized portrait of Charlemagne. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Paris and the river Seine, early 1800s
Town hall and Pont d Arcole on the River Seine, Paris, before 1850. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century J.M.W. Turner illustration

Christmas bell-ringers in England, 1700s
Ringing Christmas bells in an English belfry, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Joan of Arc in prison
Joan of Arc imprisoned for heresy and witchcraft after driving the English from Orleans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Citizens in control of the royal palace, French Revolution
Victory celebration by the populace at the royal palace in Paris, French Revolution. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Medieval armor in France
Medieval suit of armor displayed on an ancient street of Chartres, France. Digital photograph

The Louvre in Paris, 1800s
Colonnade of the Louvre Palace, Paris, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Rabelais
Portrait of Francois Rabelais. Hand-colored reproduction of a portrait

French army uniforms, 1790s
French infantry soldier of 1799 and a grenadier of 1795. Antique hand-colored print

Hans Christian Andersen
Portrait of author Hans Christian Andersen. Digitally colored woodcut of a 19th-century portrait

Tribunal during the French Revolution
Revolutionary tribunal in the Abbey during the Reign of Terror, French Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Consulate installed to govern France, 1799
Napoleon, Cambaceres, and Lebrun as Consuls after the French Revolution, Paris, 1799. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Paris boulevard in the late 19th century
French woman strolling on the Boulevard des Italiens, Paris, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Europe in the mid-1500s
Map of Europe during the early Protestant Reformation. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Paris cafe entertainment, late 19th century
Concert in a Parisian cafe, circa 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Weapons taken from the Hotel des Invalides, French Revolution
Revolutionaries seizing weapons at Les Invalides before storming the Bastille, French Revolution, 1789. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Napoleon invading Poland, 1806
French army marching through Poland in the rain, Napoleonic Wars. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

French generals, 1799-1800
French generals during the early Napoleonic Wars, 1799-1800. Antique hand-colored print

Latin grammar page from Gutenbergs press
Page of the " Grammaire Latine" by Donatus, published by Gutenberg. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

Theatrical performance in the time of Shakespeare
View of the old stage and balcony in an Elizabethan theater. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Mystery play performed in medieval Coventry, England
Coventry Mystery performance in the 1400s or 1500s, England. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Queen Elizabeth enjoying a play by Shakespeare
One of Shakespeares plays acted before Queen Elizabeth. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Victorian lady and her maid admiring a bouquet, 1800s
Servant showing a bouquet of flowers to the lady of the house, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Writing with a quill pen
Scholar using a quill pen. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Winter fun in Victorian England
Christmas-Eve snowball fight in an English town, 1860. Color lithograph reproduction of an illustration

Homer reciting his epic poems to ancient Greeks
Homer recounting the deeds of ancient Greeks in the Trojan War. Hand-colored halftone illustration

Family storyteller
Old woman telling folklore to young girls in a cottage kitchen, England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Journey through European history: From ancient empires to modern movements" Step back in time with an antique map of Britain under the Anglo Saxons, revealing the roots of a nation that would shape Europe's destiny. Explore the grandeur of ancient Rome through a meticulously detailed map, transporting you to a world of gladiators and emperors. Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of Johannes Brahms, a musical genius whose compositions continue to captivate audiences across Europe. Marvel at the intricate illustrations within the Book of Kells, where St. Matthew comes alive on parchment, showcasing Ireland's rich artistic heritage. Unravel the epic tale depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry as it portrays William the Conqueror's triumph over England during the Norman Conquest. Trace your fingers along a map from 1066, tracing England's transformation amidst political upheaval and territorial shifts. Witness Scotland's evolution through time with a glimpse into its 1870s map - every contour telling stories of resilience and cultural diversity. Delve deeper into English history with another map from centuries later; witness how borders shifted but traditions endured throughout this dynamic land. Celebrate women's empowerment by leafing through an English suffragette feminist newspaper from 1908 - testament to brave individuals who fought for equality against all odds. Journey even further back in time to Ancient Greece and its colonies around Aegean; discover their profound influence on philosophy, art, and governance that shaped Western civilization. Feel awe-struck by Druridge Bay’s dramatic expanse of sand dunes nestled within Northumberland – nature’s masterpiece framing picturesque beaches that have witnessed countless tales unfold over centuries past. Finally, gaze upon Medieval Europe at Crusades' inception; envision knights clad in armor embarking on holy quests while kingdoms clashed for power and faith across these storied lands. European history is an enchanting tapestry woven together by diverse cultures, momentous events, and the indomitable spirit of its people.