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Main Staircase Collection (#4)

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Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Escalier; Staircase; Stiege (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Escalier; Staircase; Stiege (engraving)
7195895 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Escalier; Staircase; Stiege (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Escalier; Staircase; Stiege)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Ovation to Charles Garnier on leaving the Opera, during the inauguration, 1875 (engraving)

Ovation to Charles Garnier on leaving the Opera, during the inauguration, 1875 (engraving)
7211619 Ovation to Charles Garnier on leaving the Opera, during the inauguration, 1875 (engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97); (add.info)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: The French Consulate, Grand Canal, Venice (oil on canvas)

The French Consulate, Grand Canal, Venice (oil on canvas)
259371 The French Consulate, Grand Canal, Venice (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); Private Collection

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: 'Little Pamela going back up the staircase, holding dolly closely to her bosom

"Little Pamela going back up the staircase, holding dolly closely to her bosom
7164737 " Little Pamela going back up the staircase, holding dolly closely to her bosom, while she coaxed Muff to follow" (engraving) by English School

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: The First Paddle (engraving)

The First Paddle (engraving)
7188331 The First Paddle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Paddle. Illustration for Home Words (1893).); © Look and Learn

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Buster Brown in the attic (colour litho)

Buster Brown in the attic (colour litho)
7201229 Buster Brown in the attic (colour litho) by Outcault, Richard Felton (1863-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buster Brown and his dog, Tige)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Glasgow: Marble Hall and Staircase, Municipal Buildings (litho)

Glasgow: Marble Hall and Staircase, Municipal Buildings (litho)
7181086 Glasgow: Marble Hall and Staircase, Municipal Buildings (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble Hall and Staircase, Municipal Buildings)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Old staircase in the residence of Dr Johnson (engraving)

Old staircase in the residence of Dr Johnson (engraving)
7200141 Old staircase in the residence of Dr Johnson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old staircase in the residence of Dr Johnson)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Pet dog trying to stop a little girl from going upstairs to bed (colour litho)

Pet dog trying to stop a little girl from going upstairs to bed (colour litho)
7157419 Pet dog trying to stop a little girl from going upstairs to bed (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: The Vision of Jacobs Ladder (colour litho)

The Vision of Jacobs Ladder (colour litho)
7153768 The Vision of Jacobs Ladder (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vision of Jacobs Ladder)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Staircase to the Hall at Christ Church (litho)

Staircase to the Hall at Christ Church (litho)
7193818 Staircase to the Hall at Christ Church (litho) by Brunet-Debaines, Alfred-Louis (1845-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase to the Hall at Christ Church)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Staircase, Christ Church (colour litho)

Staircase, Christ Church (colour litho)
7193273 Staircase, Christ Church (colour litho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase, Christ Church)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: On the beach, advertisement for Liebig meat extract (chromolitho)

On the beach, advertisement for Liebig meat extract (chromolitho)
7153413 On the beach, advertisement for Liebig meat extract (chromolitho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the beach, advertisement for Liebig meat extract)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Town Hall staircase, Walsall (litho)

Town Hall staircase, Walsall (litho)
7200455 Town Hall staircase, Walsall (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Hall staircase, Walsall, West Midlands)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Wien / Vienna: Stiegenaufgang im Hofmuseum (b / w photo)

Wien / Vienna: Stiegenaufgang im Hofmuseum (b / w photo)
7190914 Wien / Vienna: Stiegenaufgang im Hofmuseum (b/w photo) by Austrian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stiegenaufgang im Hofmuseum)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Moorish Castle, from the Old Mole (engraving)

Moorish Castle, from the Old Mole (engraving)
7188174 Moorish Castle, from the Old Mole (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moorish Castle, from the Old Mole)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Eton College: Staircase to the Chapel and Upper School (engraving)

Eton College: Staircase to the Chapel and Upper School (engraving)
7178971 Eton College: Staircase to the Chapel and Upper School (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase to the Chapel and Upper School)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: A Village Street, Dardagny, 1852-57 or 1863 (oil on canvas)

A Village Street, Dardagny, 1852-57 or 1863 (oil on canvas)
7207911 A Village Street, Dardagny, 1852-57 or 1863 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 34.3x24.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Buster Brown with his grandfathers tuba (colour litho)

Buster Brown with his grandfathers tuba (colour litho)
7201230 Buster Brown with his grandfathers tuba (colour litho) by Outcault, Richard Felton (1863-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Firenze / Florence: Palazzo del Bargello, Cortile (litho)

Firenze / Florence: Palazzo del Bargello, Cortile (litho)
7198859 Firenze / Florence: Palazzo del Bargello, Cortile (litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palazzo del Bargello, Cortile)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: La Boda, cigar label (chromolitho)

La Boda, cigar label (chromolitho)
7154097 La Boda, cigar label (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Boda, cigar label)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: The Home of the Empress Frederick, the Castle of Friedrichshof (b / w photo)

The Home of the Empress Frederick, the Castle of Friedrichshof (b / w photo)
1628990 The Home of the Empress Frederick, the Castle of Friedrichshof (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Home of the Empress Frederick)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: A great American tailors shop on fire, fighting fierce on the stairs of salvation with a

A great American tailors shop on fire, fighting fierce on the stairs of salvation with a seventy... (colour litho)
2815567 A great American tailors shop on fire, fighting fierce on the stairs of salvation with a seventy... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: During the raging storm over England (colour litho)

During the raging storm over England (colour litho)
2777812 During the raging storm over England (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the raging storm over England)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Main Staircase, Bakers Guild Hall, Harp Lane, London (photo)

Main Staircase, Bakers Guild Hall, Harp Lane, London (photo)
5993353 Main Staircase, Bakers Guild Hall, Harp Lane, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Main Staircase, Bakers Guild Hall, Harp Lane, London)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: The Mitchell Library, Jeffrey Collection, Main Staircase, First Floor Corridor (b / w photo)

The Mitchell Library, Jeffrey Collection, Main Staircase, First Floor Corridor (b / w photo)
3650763 The Mitchell Library, Jeffrey Collection, Main Staircase, First Floor Corridor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mitchell Library)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: The heroism of a Milanese gunner saves an old woman and two children

The heroism of a Milanese gunner saves an old woman and two children and is seized by asphyxiation (Colour Litho)
2815578 The heroism of a Milanese gunner saves an old woman and two children and is seized by asphyxiation (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Towards the practical phase of aviation (colour litho)

Towards the practical phase of aviation (colour litho)
2808938 Towards the practical phase of aviation (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Towards the practical phase of aviation)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Heroic Mothers (Colour Litho)

Heroic Mothers (Colour Litho)
2783922 Heroic Mothers (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroic mothers. A violent fire broke out in a house in Cologno (Bergamo)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Brampton Park (engraving)

Brampton Park (engraving)
1596374 Brampton Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brampton Park. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 December 1889)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: The curious rite of the blessing of the waters, in Bucharest (colour litho)

The curious rite of the blessing of the waters, in Bucharest (colour litho)
2777919 The curious rite of the blessing of the waters, in Bucharest (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curious rite of the blessing of the waters)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Boldness by Ribaldi, cashier and employee attacked in the middle of the day on the stairs of

Boldness by Ribaldi, cashier and employee attacked in the middle of the day on the stairs of the Palermo tax collector
2815311 Boldness by Ribaldi, cashier and employee attacked in the middle of the day on the stairs of the Palermo tax collector (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: An African adventure in the heart of Vienna (colour litho)

An African adventure in the heart of Vienna (colour litho)
2809209 An African adventure in the heart of Vienna (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An African adventure in the heart of Vienna)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: The adventure of a public car in Paris (colour litho)

The adventure of a public car in Paris (colour litho)
2809103 The adventure of a public car in Paris (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The adventure of a public car in Paris)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: A battle... coloured (colour litho)

A battle... coloured (colour litho)
2808949 A battle.... coloured (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A colorful battle)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: The General Post Office, Adderley Street (b / w photo)

The General Post Office, Adderley Street (b / w photo)
3092306 The General Post Office, Adderley Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The General Post Office, Adderley Street)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: The Riots in the French Chamber, the Struggle Between Nationalists and Socialists

The Riots in the French Chamber, the Struggle Between Nationalists and Socialists, and Expulsion by Force
2798616 The Riots in the French Chamber, the Struggle Between Nationalists and Socialists, and Expulsion by Force... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: New kind of sports, a race up the stairs of the Eiffel Tower, in Paris (colour litho)

New kind of sports, a race up the stairs of the Eiffel Tower, in Paris (colour litho)
2814848 New kind of sports, a race up the stairs of the Eiffel Tower, in Paris (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new kind of sports)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Connaught Rooms, London, The Entrance Hall, A Lobby, The Main Staircase (b / w photo)

Connaught Rooms, London, The Entrance Hall, A Lobby, The Main Staircase (b / w photo)
3650564 Connaught Rooms, London, The Entrance Hall, A Lobby, The Main Staircase (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Connaught Rooms, London)

Background imageMain Staircase Collection: Main staircase of the Pyramid of the Moon

Main staircase of the Pyramid of the Moon, archaeological site, Teotihuacan, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mexico, North America




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"Ascending the Majestic Main Staircase: A Journey through Art and History" Step into the enchanting world of Vienna, Austria, as you embark on a captivating exploration of Europe's Natural History Museum. The main staircase serves as a grand gateway to an extraordinary collection that will transport you across time and continents. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing artwork of Waldeck, who captured the essence of Mesoamerica with unparalleled precision. Box 16 of 22 unveils his original masterpieces from 1831, offering a glimpse into ancient civilizations that once thrived. A lacquer box known as Suzuribako beckons your attention next. Its intricate design depicts cherry trees gracefully lining a serene river bank, evoking a sense of tranquility and beauty from c. 1890. Prepare to be awestruck by the Cuneiform inscription adorning the walls of Apadana palace in Persepolis, Iran. Crafted meticulously on sandstone, it speaks volumes about an ancient civilization's rich history and cultural heritage. As you ascend further up this magnificent staircase, bas reliefs come alive before your eyes. These stunning depictions on sandstone walls at Apadana palace narrate tales long forgotten but forever etched in stone. The artistic wonders continue with "La tomba di Virgilio a Piedigrotta, " an exquisite painting from circa 1825 capturing both mystery and reverence surrounding Virgil's final resting place. "Pesta on the stairs" transports us to another era entirely – pencil strokes intertwine with ink and wax crayon to depict scenes filled with intrigue and emotion during 1894-96. Marvel at "Marriage of the Virgin, " an oil-on-canvas masterpiece dating back to 1645-50 that portrays love transcending time itself through its divine brushstrokes. Delve into biblical narratives within "The dispute in the temple among doctors.