Onlooker Collection

Mount Vesuvius in Eruption, 1817 (w / c on paper)
XYC144698 Mount Vesuvius in Eruption, 1817 (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 28.6x39.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

RAC Tourist Trophy race, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Creator: Unknown
Aston Martin of Tony Brooks leading Duncan Hamilton in a Jaguar D type, RAC Tourist Trophy, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Brooks and Stirling Moss won the race with Hamilton

Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Introducing Georges Carpentier, 1921

Culty Sarks arrival as it moors alongside HMS Worcester on the River Thames off Greenhithe, Kent. 20 June 1938

Bundy, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Bundy, between c1910 and c1915. Shows tennis player Thomas Clark Bundy (1881-1945) who was from the Los Angeles, California.

Mel Sheppard [sports], between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mel Sheppard [sports], between c1910 and c1915.

McGrath, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
McGrath, 1911.

Florida U.S.N., 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Florida U.S.N., 1910. Shows the launch of the USS Florida battleship on May 12, 1910 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Florida U.S.N., 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Florida U.S.N., 1910. Shows the launch of the USS Florida battleship on May 12, 1910 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Launch of "Florida", U.S.N., 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Launch of "Florida", U.S.N., 1910. Shows the launch of the USS Florida battleship on May 12, 1910 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Launch of "Florida", U.S.N., 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Launch of "Florida", U.S.N., 1910. Shows the launch of the USS Florida battleship on May 12, 1910 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Florida, U.S.N. battleship, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Florida, U.S.N. battleship, 1910. Shows the launch of the USS Florida battleship on May 12, 1910 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Theater, Times Sq. being painted, 20 Aug 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Theater, Times Sq. being painted, 20 Aug 1918. Women of the Woman's Reserve Camouflage Corps of the National League for Woman's Service painting the Times Square War Savings Stamp theater.

Watching departure - S.S. Imperator, (June 1913?). Creator: Bain News Service
Watching departure - S.S. Imperator, (June 1913?). Shows the S.S. Imperator, an ocean liner of the Hamburg America Line probably in New York City

Marriage of the Count de Paris with the Princess Isabelle d'Orleans: the return to Claremont, 1864. '...Louis Philippe Albert d'Orleans, the Count de Paris

Marriage of the Count de Paris with the Princess Isabelle d'Orleans: triumphal arch at Esher, 1864. '...Louis Philippe Albert d'Orleans, the Count de Paris

Shipping wild animals in the London Docks, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Shipping wild animals in the London Docks, 1864. 'Amidst the diverse commodities brought into the port of London by so many vessels from every region of the globe

The struggle between Labour and Capital
5616091 The struggle between Labour and Capital; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting the struggle between Labour and Capital. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1860); Universal History Archive/UIG

Scene of the explosion of gunpowder magazines near Erith, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Scene of the explosion of gunpowder magazines near Erith, 1864....a general view, taken from the embankment looking down the river

Tank at public library, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Tank at public library, 1918. A model of a tank in front of the New York Public Library, New York City, during World War I

Military Parade in Alexander's Square, 1910-1919. Creators: IV Bulatov, A. Milevskii
Military Parade in Alexander's Square, 1910-1919. The photographs show views of both the city of Irkutsk and countryside of Irkutsk Province; methods of transportation; and the citizenry

Horse show in Westport, Connecticut, between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Horse show in Westport, Connecticut, between 1911 and 1942

East Hampton horse show, 1936. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show, 1936

East Hampton horse show, 1934. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show, 1934

East Hampton horse show, 1934. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show, 1934

East Hampton horse show, 1934. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show, 1934

East Hampton horse show, 1933. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show, 1933

East Hampton horse show, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show, 1932

East Hampton horse show, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show, 1932

East Hampton horse show or hunt, 1933 or 1934. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show or hunt, 1933 or 1934

The Royal London Yacht Club Match, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Royal London Yacht Club Match, 1858. Sailing on the Thames. The race was with third-class boats only, and three prizes were contended for

The Carpenter Hanshichi of Fukagawa Seizes His Daughter's Attacker, c1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Carpenter Hanshichi of Fukagawa Seizes His Daughter's Attacker, c1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 780

The Girl Saku Rescuing a Baby from the River, published in 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Girl Saku Rescuing a Baby from the River, published in 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 729

The Loyal Wife Koto Recognizes Her Long-Lost Husband as a Rickshaw Driver, published in 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 621

Miyamoto Hanako Chastening a Drunkard, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Miyamoto Hanako Chastening a Drunkard, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 425

Open-Air Painter. Winter-Motif from Åsögatan 145, Stockholm, 1886. Creator: Carl Larsson
Open-Air Painter. Winter-Motif from...sogatan 145, Stockholm, 1886

Romans playing at Mora; Rome and United Italy, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Romans playing at Mora; Rome and United Italy, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Scene of the Late Fatal Explosion of Fireworks at Lambeth, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Scene of the Late Fatal Explosion of Fireworks at Lambeth, 1858. A large order caused extra work, and filled the factory brimful of dangerous missiles...after the men had left

Launch of the "Paramatta" Steam-ship at Blackwall on Monday week, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Launch of the "Paramatta" Steam-ship at Blackwall on Monday week, 1858. Paddle steam-ship, built by the Thames Iron and Shipbuilding Company

The Frederiksplein, Amsterdam, during the Entry of Queen Wilhelmina, 5 September 1898, 1898-1900. Other Title(s): The Frederiksplein, Amsterdam, during the Entry of Queen Wilhelmina, 5 September 1898

Duel with the Navaja; Notes on Spain, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Duel with the Navaja; Notes on Spain, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

The Imprisoned Wife, Folio from a Manuscript of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi's... between c1400 and c1450. Creator: Unknown
The Imprisoned Wife, Folio from a Manuscript of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi's Khamsa, between c1400 and c1450

A Sperm Whale Washed up on the Beach at Noordwijk, 28 December 1614, 1614-1626. Creator: Hans Saveryy
A Sperm Whale Washed up on the Beach at Noordwijk, 28 December 1614, 1614-1626

A Dancing Bear, 1865. Creator: August Jernberg
A Dancing Bear, 1865

Street quarrel in London, 1826. Creator: Henry Bonaventure Monnier
Street quarrel in London, 1826. Londres / Discussion Orageuse'. Stormy discussion between a man and a woman with bystanders. Print no. 6 in a series of seven meetings in Paris and London

Carriage of the Prince, who drives from the driveway of Huis ten Bosch, 1855. Creator: Charles Rochussen
Carriage of the Prince, who drives from the driveway of Huis ten Bosch, 1855

First rush of water through Gamboa dyke, Panama Canal, c.between 1910 and 1914. Creator: Unknown
First rush of water through Gamboa dyke, Panama Canal, c.between 1910 and 1914

Lansing and Ann Arbor commanderies, state encampment, Michigan K.T. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Lansing and Ann Arbor commanderies, state encampment, Michigan K.T. [Knights Templar], between 1900 and 1910

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"Onlookers Captivated by the Fury of Mount Vesuvius in Eruption, 1817" As molten lava spewed from its fiery mouth, Mount Vesuvius commanded the attention of mesmerized onlookers. With brushes and colors on paper, an artist captured this awe-inspiring spectacle for eternity. The sheer power and destructive force of nature were beautifully juxtaposed against the delicate strokes of watercolor. "The Thrill of Speed: Onlookers at RAC Tourist Trophy race, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958" Excitement filled the air as sleek racing cars zoomed past with lightning speed. Onlookers lined the trackside to catch a glimpse of these adrenaline-fueled machines in action. Their eyes widened with every turn and their cheers echoed through the countryside as drivers pushed their limits to claim victory. "Introducing Georges Carpentier: Onlookers Witnessing Boxing Greatness Unfold, 1921" A crowd gathered around a boxing ring as George Wesley Bellows immortalized this historic moment on canvas. All eyes were fixed upon Georges Carpentier - a legendary pugilist known for his skill and finesse. The anticipation was palpable as spectators marveled at his prowess within those four roped corners. "Culty Sarks Arrival: Onlookers Awestruck by Majestic Ship Docking Alongside HMS Worcester" The River Thames came alive with excitement when Culty Sarks gracefully moored alongside HMS Worcester. Curious onlookers watched in wonderment as sailors expertly navigated her arrival. This grand vessel exuded elegance and charm that left everyone captivated by its presence. "Toppings Wharf Fire: Onlookers Horrified by Destructive Inferno Engulfing London's Waterfront, 1843" Chaos consumed Toppings Wharf as flames devoured everything in their path during this fateful day.