Faaade Collection (#43)

Front Elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Front Elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, 19th century. Plate 44 from volume II of Egypt and Nubia, engraved by Louis Haghe

Place de la Concorde, 1847-1908. Artist: John Fulleylove
Place de la Concorde, 1847-1908. Found in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Louvre and Petit Bourbon seen from the Seine, Paris, 17th century. Artist: Reinier Zeeman
Louvre and Petit Bourbon seen from the Seine, Paris, 17th century. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Rembrandts House, 17th century
Rembrandts House, in Weddersteg Street in Leiden where he was born in 1606 AD

Peace Palace, early 20th century. Artist: Louis Cordonnier
Peace Palace in the Hague, which houses the International Court of Justice, early 20th century

Saynatsalo Town Hall, 1940s. Artist: Alvar Aalto
Saynatsalo Town Hall, influenced by both Finnish vernacular culture and the Italian Renaissance, 1940s

Lutheran Cathedral in Helsinki, 19th century

Lapland hut at Sevrashari island

The leaning tower of Pisa, 12th century

Street scene in Pompeii, 1st century

The tower of Santa Maria in Rome, 12th century
The tower of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome. It incorporated early Roman buildings, 12th century

Buildings of the Palatine Hill seen across the Circus Maximus in Rome

Colchester Castle, 11th century
Colchester Castle, a Norman castle built on the foundations of the Roman temple of Claudius, 11th century

The Roman Theatre at Merida, 1st century BC
The Roman Theatre at Merida in Spain, built when the town of Augustae Merida was founded, for veterans of the Iberian Wars. It became the capital of Lusitania, 1st century BC

Facade of 19th century dairy
Facade of a 19th century dairy at Stroud Green in London, showing Country Delivery and Making Butter

Gateway of the monastery of Agia Triadha, 17th century
Gateway of the monastery of Agia Triadha and the seventeenth century bell-tower, on the Akrotiri Peninsual in Northern Crete, 17th century

Venetian fortress in Heracleion, 16th century
Venetian fortress in Heracleion from across the harbour, which fell to the Turks in 1669 AD

Saint Minas in Herakleion, 19th century
Cathedral of Saint Minas in Herakleion in the early evening, 19th century

House in the Minoan town at Akrotiri, 15th century BC
House in the Minoan town at Akrotiri, covered in the volcanic eruption of c. 1450 BC by volcanic ash

Doorway and warehouse at the Roman port of Ostia, 2nd century

Roman theatre at Aosta, Italy, 25th century BC
Roman theatre at Aosta in North Italy, 25th century BC

St Marys church in Killarney, 19th century
St Marys church in Killarney, County Kerry in Ireland, 19th century

Jak Abbey in Hungary, a Romanesque church. This is a view of the west doorway

Cifra Palace in Kecskemet, 1902
Cifra Palace in Kecskemet, an Art Noveau building that became trade union headquarters and is now a hotel, 1902

Shir-Dar Madrasa in Samarkand, 17th century
Shir-Dar Madrasa in Samarkand. Shir-dar means decorated with tigers, 17th century

The Economic Achievements Exhibition, 1930s
The Economic Achievements Exhibition, a permanent park-like exhbition on New Mira Prospekt, 1930s

St Basils Cathedral domes, 16th century
St Basils Cathedral domes in Red Square in Moscow, 16th century

Building facades in the city of Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, Europe

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"Faading into the Past: A Glimpse of Timeless Artistic Beauty" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of art with these stunning glimpses into history. From St. Albans in 1809 to Troon, Ayrshire in 1910, each artwork tells a unique story that transcends time. George Sidney Shepherd's masterpiece takes us to St. Albans in 1809, where we witness the artist's skillful brushstrokes capturing the essence of this historic town. Norman Wilkinson's advert for British Electricity transports us to a futuristic vision of power stations in 1951, showcasing the progress and innovation of that era. Traveling further back, Dartmouth - Dartmouth and Kingswear Castles by an unknown artist from 1895 evokes a sense of medieval grandeur against a backdrop of breathtaking coastal scenery. Frederick Vango Burridge's portrayal of The Mill in Wirral around 1900 invites us into a serene landscape where nature meets industry seamlessly. Cricket at Gads Hill Place captures a lively moment from Rochester circa 1868, allowing us to relish both the sport and its historical context. Henry Edridge's Rue De La Grosse Horloge transports us to Rouen in 1821 as we stroll through its charming streets adorned with architectural marvels. University College Nottingham stands tall amidst lush greenery captured beautifully by an anonymous artist from 1904 – an ode to knowledge and academia. The remains of Wolsey's Palace depicted by Esher in 1903 remind us that even great structures can fade away over time but leave behind their mark on history forever. Piazza di Venezia reveals Rome’s timeless beauty through Victor Emmanuel II Monument as envisioned by an artist from 1910 – reminding us that greatness endures throughout centuries past and present.