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Landscape Black Collection (#7)

Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of landscape black, a timeless hue that evokes a sense of mystery and elegance

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Boer Binoculars

Boer Binoculars
1901: Soldiers using binoculars to view the Boer position in front of Pretoria. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Bloemfontein Camp

Bloemfontein Camp
1901: Open air dining hall at which the orderlies of the General Hospital at Bloemfontein take their meals. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Boer War

Boer War
June 1901: Training of HMS Monarch 47 guns on the Pretoria Fort. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Lilienthal Flight

Lilienthal Flight
circa 1893: Otto Lilienthal (1849 - 1896) the aeronautical inventor and pioneer of gliders in his 1893 design glider in flight over a female observer

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Ferbers Glider

Ferbers Glider
circa 1902: Captain Ferdinand Ferbers 1902 glider just launched. Aeroplane Album - Vol 1 Page 34 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Trajan Vuia

Trajan Vuia
25th May 1907: Trajan Vuias 1907 monoplane with Antoinette engine and a pilot at the controls. Aeroplane Album - Vol 1 Page 63 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Wright Biplane

Wright Biplane
25th September 1908: The Wright Flyer II biplane in flight. Aeroplane Album - Vol 2 Page 59 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Bleriot Monoplane

Bleriot Monoplane
circa 1909: The back view of a Bleriot monoplane possibly a Bleriot XI in early form. Aeroplane Album - Vol 2 Page 87 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Tellier Plane

Tellier Plane
March 1910: The Tellier monoplane. Aeroplane Album - Vol 3 Page 41 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: First Flyer

First Flyer
1st December 1903: The Wright Brothers first plane 1903, in which the worlds first flights by a heavier than air machine were made in December at Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, N Carolina

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Wrights Biplane

Wrights Biplane
5th September 1908: The Wright Flyer II biplane on wheels being pulled out onto a field. Aeroplane Album - Vol 2 Page 52 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Bleriot Aeroplane

Bleriot Aeroplane
May 1906: The Bleriot III aeroplane designed by Louis Bleriot ( 1872 - 1936) the French airman. Aeroplane Album - Vol 1 - Page 49 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Santos-Dumont 19

Santos-Dumont 19
November 1907: The Santos-Dumont 19 Demoiselle monoplane in side view. Aeroplane Album - Vol 1 Page 57 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Ellehammer Aircraft

Ellehammer Aircraft
circa 1905: The pilot and three helpers around Jacob Christian Hansen Ellehammers aircraft Danemark I of 1905. Aeroplane Album - Vol 1 Page 46 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Starting Up

Starting Up
15th July 1908: The Wright Flyer II on its launching rail with propellers being swung for engine start. Aeroplane Album - Vol 2 Page 55 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: De Nissole

De Nissole
1st March 1910: The Bleriot inspired monoplane of Prince de Nissole dubbed L Albatross. Aeroplane Album - Vol 3 Page 30 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Witzig Monoplane

Witzig Monoplane
March 1910: a Witzig-Liore-Dutilleul Monoplane powered by a single engine turning two propellers Aeroplane Album - Vol 3 Page 47 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Santos-Dumont

Santos-Dumont
circa 1909: A Santos-Dumont 19 Demoiselle in flight. Aeroplane Album - Vol 3 Page 5 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Tellier Monoplane

Tellier Monoplane
March 1910: Tellier monoplane. Aeroplane Album - Vol 3 Page 40 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Bertrand

Bertrand
23rd March 1909: A rear view of the first Bertrand flying barrel monoplane UNIC No.1 R.B. Aeroplane Album - Vol 3 Page 29 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: East Side

East Side
circa 1925: New York Citys East Side in the 1920s. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Crofters Cottages

Crofters Cottages
1923: Crofters cottages in the Hebrides. Crofters rent their property, which is usually an area of arable land, to grow crops with a shared grazing area for livestock

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Sunday Food Convoy

Sunday Food Convoy
1926: Londons Great Sunday Food Convoy being guarded by armoured cars and troops during the General Strike. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Island Station

Island Station
circa 1875: The pier from Ryde, Isle of Wight. Original Artwork: Photographic Album Series (Photo by Brodericks/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace
1854: The erection of the orchestra for the Opening Ceremony at Crystal Palace, after its reconstruction in Sydenham Hill, South London. (Photo by Philip Henry Delamotte/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace
circa 1853: A steam engine near the Great Transept in Crystal Palace, during its reconstruction at Sydenham Hill, South London. (Photo by Philip Henry Delamotte/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace
circa 1854: The Centre Transept at Crystal Palace after its reconstruction at Sydenham Hill, South London. (Photo by Philip Henry Delamotte/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Ascot Grandstand

Ascot Grandstand
circa 1865: A crowd of racegoers on the grandstand at Ascot. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Rowing Boat

Rowing Boat
circa 1868: An oarsman rowing a scull in front of the university boat-house. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Palace And Gardens

Palace And Gardens
circa 1855: A fountain playing in the gardens in front of the Crystal Palace at Sydenham. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Ruskins Study

Ruskins Study
circa 1910: English writer and art critic John Ruskins (1819 - 1900) study at Brantwood, Coniston. (Photo by Walmsley Brothers/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: University Room

University Room
circa 1900: An undergraduates room at Oxford University. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Paris Opera

Paris Opera
circa 1870: The Royal Academy of Music in Paris, later the Paris Opera. Original Artwork: Engraving by Hildibrand. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Jardin Des Plantes

Jardin Des Plantes
circa 1850: The maze and the massive cedar of Lebanon in the Jardin des Plantes (Botanical Gardens), Paris. Original Artwork: Engraving by Muller. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Paris Opera House

Paris Opera House
circa 1860: The Opera House in Paris. Original Artwork: Engraving by E Lebel after Michel-Charles Fichot (Photo by Henry Guttmann/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: L Opera In Paris

L Opera In Paris
circa 1890: The Paris Opera or Academie Nationale de Musique, built in 1861-75 by architect Charles Garnier. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Avenue De L Opera

Avenue De L Opera
1885: Traffic on the Avenue de l Opera in Paris, leading up to the Paris Opera House. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Theatre Italien

Theatre Italien
1830: The Theatre Italien (Opera) in Paris, associated with composers Meyerbeer, Rossini, Donizetti and Bellini. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Rue De Rivoli

Rue De Rivoli
circa 1890: Traffic on the Rue de Rivoli, a famous thoroughfare in Paris. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Eaton Hall

Eaton Hall
circa 1880: Eaton Hall in Cheshire, reflected in a pond. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Opera House

Opera House
circa 1850: The Italian Opera house in Paris. Original Artwork: Engraving by A H Payne. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: St Petersburg

St Petersburg
circa 1800: A view of St Petersburg (Leningrad) from across the River Neva. The cathedral of St Isaac is background right

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Town Of Le Mans

Town Of Le Mans
circa 1800: A view of Le Mans and its cathedral. Original Artwork: Engraving by Joseph and William Skelton from a drawing by Rauch after Jolivard. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Drury Lane Theatre

Drury Lane Theatre
1840: The wrestling scene in a performance of Shakespeares As You Like It at Drury Lane Theatre. Original Artwork: Engraving by T H Ellis after T H Shepherd (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Peter The Great

Peter The Great
circa 1850: Statue of Peter the Great in St Petersburg (Leningrad) riding a horse. Original Artwork: Engraving by A H Payne after H Bydgoszog (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Teatro Alla Scala

Teatro Alla Scala
circa 1870: La Scala, a world-famous opera house in Milan. Original Artwork: Engraving by A H Payne. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Royal Academy

Royal Academy
circa 1860: A performance at the Academie Royale de Musique (Royal Academy of Music) in Paris, now the Paris Opera. Original Artwork: Engraving by Fenner Sears after J Nash

Background imageLandscape Black Collection: Game Fellows

Game Fellows
circa 1870: A card game in an old English tavern draws a small group of spectators. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)




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Immerse yourself in the captivating allure of landscape black, a timeless hue that evokes a sense of mystery and elegance. Transport yourself to an Olde English Pub, where tales of yore are whispered over pints of ale, as the rich darkness envelops you like a comforting embrace. Step aboard the majestic SS Terra Nova, sailing through icy waters towards uncharted territories. Feel the chill in your bones as you embark on an expedition that will test your resilience and spirit. Stroll through Bridgetown's cobbled streets at dusk, where flickering gas lamps cast long shadows upon ancient buildings. Let the landscape black guide you to hidden corners filled with secrets waiting to be discovered. In Docklands Blazing with vibrant energy, witness towering skyscrapers reaching for the heavens against a backdrop of velvety darkness. The city lights dance like stars amidst this urban tapestry. Unleash your inner adventurer alongside Hawkstone Hounds as they bound across rolling hills blanketed in landscape black under a moonlit sky. Experience nature's raw beauty and surrender to its untamed charm. Marvel at Santos-Dumont's daring flights into infinite skies, defying gravity with his innovative flying machines. Against this dark canvas, dreams take flight and boundaries cease to exist. Feel the intensity of Afghan War II etched upon rugged landscapes painted in shades of obsidian. Witness bravery amidst adversity as soldiers navigate treacherous terrains shrouded in uncertainty. Sail away on Cowes Boat race day; witness sleek vessels gliding gracefully atop shimmering waters beneath an ebony sky dotted with twinkling stars. A symphony unfolds between man and sea within this nocturnal spectacle. Pay homage to HMS Victoria sunk beneath unforgiving waves during her final voyage; let her story serve as a reminder that even amid tragedy there is strength found within darkness – resilience born from despair. Listen closely to echoes reverberating across cricket grounds, where the crack of a bat against ball pierces the night.