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Monte Collection (#8)

"Step into the glamorous world of Monte: From iconic Monaco Grand Prix posters to vintage Bentley cars, this caption takes you on a journey through time

Background imageMonte Collection: Cafe de Paris, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Cafe de Paris, Monte Carlo, Monaco
Vintage 19th century photograph: Cafe de Paris, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Background imageMonte Collection: Lord Plender, head of the world-famous firm of chartered accountants, and Lady Plender

Lord Plender, head of the world-famous firm of chartered accountants, and Lady Plender, daughter of Mr. Peter George Laurie, taking in the sun and air at Monte Carlo. Date: 1938

Background imageMonte Collection: An image of The Hermitage, one of Monte Carlo s

An image of The Hermitage, one of Monte Carlo s
An image of The Hermitage, one of Monte Carlos most select hotels, 1927 with text about the automobile rally of Monte Carlo organised by the International Sporting Club Date: 1927

Background imageMonte Collection: Star-Shine and Sun-Shine on the Riviera, well

Star-Shine and Sun-Shine on the Riviera, well known actresses (Mlle Arlette Dorgere, The Guy Sisters, Evelyn Laye, Mlle Falconetti and Betty Balfour) sketched at Monte Carlo, 1927 by A

Background imageMonte Collection: Revelations from the Riviera -What the smartest

Revelations from the Riviera -What the smartest
Revelations from the Riviera (1927) - What the smartest women wear at Monte Carlo is prophetic of what will be worn in London and Paris in the subsequent seasons

Background imageMonte Collection: A view of the Hotel Metropole, Monte Carlo, 1926

A view of the Hotel Metropole, Monte Carlo, 1926 Date: 1925

Background imageMonte Collection: Monaco Monte Carlo general view of the Principality

Monaco Monte Carlo general view of the Principality
Vintage 19th century photograph: Monaco Monte Carlo general view of the Principality

Background imageMonte Collection: Ships tied up in harbour, Palermo, Sicily Italy Monte Pelleg

Ships tied up in harbour, Palermo, Sicily Italy Monte Pelleg
Vintage 19th century photograph: Ships tied up in the harbour, Palermo, Sicily Italy with Monte Pellegrino

Background imageMonte Collection: Pilot Officer T G W Appleby in a Talbot Ten Sports Tourer

Pilot Officer T G W Appleby in a Talbot Ten Sports Tourer - photographed outside the Clement Talbot Motor Works prior to competing in the Monte Carlo Rally (he finished 64th)

Background imageMonte Collection: Madeira, Scene on the Route from Queen Adelaides Residence to the Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte

Madeira, Scene on the Route from Queen Adelaides Residence to the Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte (engraving)
1594565 Madeira, Scene on the Route from Queen Adelaides Residence to the Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madeira)

Background imageMonte Collection: Native American wigwam, Canadian house

Native American wigwam, Canadian house
Structures of the Native Americans and Canadians. A Canadian loghouse at right and hut or Vig-Wam (wigwam) at left. Man smoking a pipe watching a pot on a fire, with fish and birds hanging above

Background imageMonte Collection: Ruins on the road between Ramla and Jerusalem, Isreal, 1800s

Ruins on the road between Ramla and Jerusalem, Isreal, 1800s. Rovine fra Rama e Gerusalemme. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Maina after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Background imageMonte Collection: Riviera Refections by Dell Leigh (2 / 2)

Riviera Refections by Dell Leigh (2 / 2)
Riviera Refections by Dell Leigh (2/2) - Sunward-bound through France - On the Blue Train (illustration by Helen McKie) and photograph showing speedboating on the Cote d-Azur. Date: 1931

Background imageMonte Collection: Reading in bed in the luxurious - The Blue Train

Reading in bed in the luxurious - The Blue Train
Reading in bed in the luxurious surroundings of the International Car Companys carriages from Calais to Nice and Monte Carlo - The Blue Train. Date: 1922

Background imageMonte Collection: the world famous Caf de Paris at Monte Carlo, 1922

the world famous Caf de Paris at Monte Carlo, 1922 Date: 1922

Background imageMonte Collection: Michael Rinder and May Vivian dance at Riviera Palace Hotel

Michael Rinder and May Vivian dance at Riviera Palace Hotel
Michael Rinder and May Vivian dancing at the Riviera Palace Hotel, Monte Carlo, 1924 Date: 1924

Background imageMonte Collection: Prince Andrew of Greece at Monte Carlo

Prince Andrew of Greece at Monte Carlo
Prince Andrew of Greece, father of the Duke of Edinburgh pictured with Grand Duke Dmitri, pictured poolside at Monte Carlo Beach on the French Riviera

Background imageMonte Collection: Statue of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in clerical robes

Statue of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in clerical robes. Found in Monte Celio near the L acquedotto Claudio. Copperplate engraving by Giacomo Bossi after an illustration by D. A

Background imageMonte Collection: Section of the Tomb of Emperor Alexander Severus

Section of the Tomb of Emperor Alexander Severus and his mother Julia Mamaea, Monte del Grano, Rome. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc. London, 1814

Background imageMonte Collection: Palestina, La cueva debajo de la grande pena en el monte Moriah (engraving)

Palestina, La cueva debajo de la grande pena en el monte Moriah (engraving)
729051 Palestina, La cueva debajo de la grande pena en el monte Moriah (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palestina)

Background imageMonte Collection: San Ysidro, San Diego, California, USA

San Ysidro, San Diego, California, USA, near the border with Mexico. Showing the San Diego & Arizona Railroad station with train, customs buildings, the Tijuana horseracing track

Background imageMonte Collection: Charles 5, 52e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 1364, mort en 1380 (coloured engraving)

Charles 5, 52e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 1364, mort en 1380 (coloured engraving)
2799669 Charles 5, 52e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 1364, mort en 1380 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles 5, 52e roi de France)

Background imageMonte Collection: Philippe 1, 39e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 1061, mort en 1108 (coloured engraving)

Philippe 1, 39e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 1061, mort en 1108 (coloured engraving)
2799643 Philippe 1, 39e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 1061, mort en 1108 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philippe 1, 39e roi de France)

Background imageMonte Collection: Robert-le-pieux, 37e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 997, mort en 1031 (coloured engraving)

Robert-le-pieux, 37e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 997, mort en 1031 (coloured engraving)
2799639 Robert-le-pieux, 37e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 997, mort en 1031 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert-le-pieux)

Background imageMonte Collection: Thierry 1er, 15e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 673, mort en 691 (coloured engraving)

Thierry 1er, 15e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 673, mort en 691 (coloured engraving)
2799600 Thierry 1er, 15e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 673, mort en 691 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thierry 1er, 15e roi de France)

Background imageMonte Collection: Clovis 2, 12e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 639, mort en 656 (coloured engraving)

Clovis 2, 12e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 639, mort en 656 (coloured engraving)
2799595 Clovis 2, 12e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 639, mort en 656 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clovis 2, 12e roi de France)

Background imageMonte Collection: Dagobert 1r, 11e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 629, mort en 639 (coloured engraving)

Dagobert 1r, 11e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 629, mort en 639 (coloured engraving)
2799593 Dagobert 1r, 11e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 629, mort en 639 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dagobert 1r, 11e roi de France)

Background imageMonte Collection: Caribert, 8e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 561, mort en 567 (coloured engraving)

Caribert, 8e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 561, mort en 567 (coloured engraving)
2799587 Caribert, 8e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 561, mort en 567 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caribert, 8e roi de France)

Background imageMonte Collection: Philippe II dit Auguste, 42e roi, monte sur le trone en 1180, mort en 1223 (coloured engraving)

Philippe II dit Auguste, 42e roi, monte sur le trone en 1180, mort en 1223 (coloured engraving)
2799564 Philippe II dit Auguste, 42e roi, monte sur le trone en 1180, mort en 1223 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philippe II dit Auguste)

Background imageMonte Collection: Charles III dit le Simple, 31e roi, monte sur le trone en 898, mort en 923 (coloured engraving)

Charles III dit le Simple, 31e roi, monte sur le trone en 898, mort en 923 (coloured engraving)
2799553 Charles III dit le Simple, 31e roi, monte sur le trone en 898, mort en 923 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles III dit le Simple)

Background imageMonte Collection: Charles Ier dit le Chauve, 26e roi, monte sur le trone en 840, mort en 877 (coloured engraving)

Charles Ier dit le Chauve, 26e roi, monte sur le trone en 840, mort en 877 (coloured engraving)
2799494 Charles Ier dit le Chauve, 26e roi, monte sur le trone en 840, mort en 877 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Ier dit le Chauve)

Background imageMonte Collection: Lothaire, 34me roi de France, monte sur le trone en 954, mort en 986 (coloured engraving)

Lothaire, 34me roi de France, monte sur le trone en 954, mort en 986 (coloured engraving)
2799633 Lothaire, 34me roi de France, monte sur le trone en 954, mort en 986 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lothaire, 34me roi de France)

Background imageMonte Collection: Chilperic 2, 20e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 716, mort en 720 (coloured engraving)

Chilperic 2, 20e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 716, mort en 720 (coloured engraving)
2799608 Chilperic 2, 20e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 716, mort en 720 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chilperic 2, 20e roi de France)

Background imageMonte Collection: Clotaire 1er, 7e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 558, mort en 561 (coloured engraving)

Clotaire 1er, 7e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 558, mort en 561 (coloured engraving)
2799585 Clotaire 1er, 7e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 558, mort en 561 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clotaire 1er, 7e roi de France)

Background imageMonte Collection: Charles V dit le Sage, 52e roi, monte sur le trone en 1364, mort en 1380 (coloured engraving)

Charles V dit le Sage, 52e roi, monte sur le trone en 1364, mort en 1380 (coloured engraving)
2799572 Charles V dit le Sage, 52e roi, monte sur le trone en 1364, mort en 1380 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V dit le Sage, 52e roi)

Background imageMonte Collection: Philippe Ier, 39e roi, monte sur le trone en 1060, mort en 1108 (coloured engraving)

Philippe Ier, 39e roi, monte sur le trone en 1060, mort en 1108 (coloured engraving)
2799561 Philippe Ier, 39e roi, monte sur le trone en 1060, mort en 1108 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philippe Ier, 39e roi)

Background imageMonte Collection: Pepin dit le Bref, 23e roi, monte sur le trone en 752, mort en 768 (coloured engraving)

Pepin dit le Bref, 23e roi, monte sur le trone en 752, mort en 768 (coloured engraving)
2799491 Pepin dit le Bref, 23e roi, monte sur le trone en 752, mort en 768 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pepin dit le Bref, 23e roi)

Background imageMonte Collection: Thierry II, 21e roi, monte sur le trone en 720, mort en 737 (coloured engraving)

Thierry II, 21e roi, monte sur le trone en 720, mort en 737 (coloured engraving)
2799489 Thierry II, 21e roi, monte sur le trone en 720, mort en 737 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thierry II, 21e roi)

Background imageMonte Collection: Dagobert Ier, 10e roi, monte sur le trone en 629, mort en 639 (coloured engraving)

Dagobert Ier, 10e roi, monte sur le trone en 629, mort en 639 (coloured engraving)
2799479 Dagobert Ier, 10e roi, monte sur le trone en 629, mort en 639 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dagobert Ier, 10e roi)

Background imageMonte Collection: Childeric Ier, 4e roi, monte sur le trone en 458, mort en 481 (coloured engraving)

Childeric Ier, 4e roi, monte sur le trone en 458, mort en 481 (coloured engraving)
2799472 Childeric Ier, 4e roi, monte sur le trone en 458, mort en 481 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childeric Ier, 4e roi)

Background imageMonte Collection: Pharamond, 1er roi, monte sur le trone en 420, mort en 428 (coloured engraving)

Pharamond, 1er roi, monte sur le trone en 420, mort en 428 (coloured engraving)
2799469 Pharamond, 1er roi, monte sur le trone en 420, mort en 428 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pharamond, 1er roi)

Background imageMonte Collection: Firenze, Chiesa di San Miniato al Monte (b / w photo)

Firenze, Chiesa di San Miniato al Monte (b / w photo)
3631065 Firenze, Chiesa di San Miniato al Monte (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firenze, Chiesa di San Miniato al Monte)

Background imageMonte Collection: Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow at Monte Carlo Beach pool

Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow at Monte Carlo Beach pool
Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, formerly Miss Barbara Hutton, the Woolworth heiress pictured by the Monte Carlo Beach Hotel swimming pool on the French Riviera. 1936

Background imageMonte Collection: Count & Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow at Monte Carlo Beach

Count & Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow at Monte Carlo Beach
Count and Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, formerly Barbara Hutton, the Woolworth heiress, lunching beside the pool at Monte Carlo Beach on the French Riviera. Date: 1936

Background imageMonte Collection: Society on a speedboat at Monte Carlo

Society on a speedboat at Monte Carlo
On a speed-boat near the Summer Sporting Club, Monte Carlo, the Hon. Kay Norton (right), Mrs Richard Hoffman of New York (left) and (in the foreground), Lady Castlerosse

Background imageMonte Collection: Barbara Hutton swimming at Monte Carlo beach

Barbara Hutton swimming at Monte Carlo beach
Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, aka the Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton, having a swimming lesson in the Monte Carlo Beach swimming pool on the French Riviera. Date: 1936

Background imageMonte Collection: Bystanders on the Riviera

Bystanders on the Riviera
Aperitif time at the CafÚáñe Paris, Monte Carlo. The group in the right foreground shows Mr. W. A. Hiatt, who looked after the financial interests of millionaire and Riviera personality

Background imageMonte Collection: Sanish Troops attacking San Domingo Soldiers

Sanish Troops attacking San Domingo Soldiers
Engagement between Spanish troops and San Domingo islanders in the pass of Monte Christi. From the top ridges of the pass Spanish soldiers fire at San Domingo forces




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"Step into the glamorous world of Monte: From iconic Monaco Grand Prix posters to vintage Bentley cars, this caption takes you on a journey through time. In 1957, the Monaco Grand Prix Poster showcased the thrilling race that captivated audiences. Traveling back even further, we find ourselves in 1932 with another striking poster for the same event. Captain Woolf Barnato and his beloved Bentley steal the spotlight as they conquer the racing scene. But Monte is not just about fast cars and adrenaline-fueled races; it also offers serene beauty. The 1956 Monaco Grand Prix Poster transports us to a picturesque coastal paradise where trains whisk visitors away to the enchanting Cote d'Azur. And speaking of journeys, Mini Coopers from past Monte Carlo Rallies remind us of their triumphs on challenging terrains. Art enthusiasts will appreciate Fra Angelico's masterpiece "The Annunciation, " which adds a touch of spirituality to our exploration of Monte's cultural heritage. Meanwhile, a sketch from the 1920s captures the excitement and allure surrounding gambling at the famous Monte Carlo Casino. As we delve deeper into this captivating destination, we discover more treasures like an exquisite altarpiece by Fra Angelico and an enticing advertisement from 1931 that beckons travelers to experience all that Monte Carlo has to offer. Finally, no visit would be complete without marveling at Principality of Monaco's crown jewel - its majestic Casino surrounded by luxurious hotels in Monte Carlo. "