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Onlookers Collection (#9)

"Onlookers captivated by the majestic sight of the Airship R101 G-FaW moored outside the hangars, their eyes filled with wonder and awe

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Equestrienne (At the Cirque Fernando), 1887 / 88. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Equestrienne (At the Cirque Fernando), 1887 / 88. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Equestrienne (At the Cirque Fernando), 1887/88

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Bullfight, 1865 / 66. Creator: Edouard Manet

Bullfight, 1865 / 66. Creator: Edouard Manet
Bullfight, 1865/66

Background imageOnlookers Collection: The Races at Longchamp, 1866. Creator: Edouard Manet

The Races at Longchamp, 1866. Creator: Edouard Manet
The Races at Longchamp, 1866

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Landscape with Tournament and Hunters, 1519 / 20. Creator: Jan van Scorel

Landscape with Tournament and Hunters, 1519 / 20. Creator: Jan van Scorel
Landscape with Tournament and Hunters, 1519/20

Background imageOnlookers Collection: The Girandola at the Castel Sant Angelo, late 18th-early 19th century

The Girandola at the Castel Sant Angelo, late 18th-early 19th century

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Pope Pius VII on the Saone, 1805. Creator: Jean-Jacques de Boissieu

Pope Pius VII on the Saone, 1805. Creator: Jean-Jacques de Boissieu
Pope Pius VII on the Saone, 1805

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Going to the Post, Morris Park, 1904. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz

Going to the Post, Morris Park, 1904. Creator: Alfred Stieglitz
Going to the Post, Morris Park, 1904. A work made of photogravure

Background imageOnlookers Collection: The Abbey Jubilee, 1887. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler

The Abbey Jubilee, 1887. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Abbey Jubilee, 1887

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Theseus Fighting the Minotaur, detail from an Attic black-figure amphora (pottery)

Theseus Fighting the Minotaur, detail from an Attic black-figure amphora (pottery)
XIR39289 Theseus Fighting the Minotaur, detail from an Attic black-figure amphora (pottery) by Greek, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Thesee and Minotaur struggle; ); Greek

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Preparation For the Firework Display Held at Piazza Navona, Rome

Preparation For the Firework Display Held at Piazza Navona, Rome
XIR349726 Preparation For the Firework Display Held at Piazza Navona, Rome, to Celebrate the Birth of the Dauphin, 1729 (oil on canvas) (detail of 91023) by Pannini or Panini

Background imageOnlookers Collection: F. 13 A Dance in Otaheite, c. 1773-84 (w / c)

F. 13 A Dance in Otaheite, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671377 F.13 A Dance in Otaheite, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

Background imageOnlookers Collection: F. 7 Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands, drinking Kava, c. 1773-84 (w / c)

F. 7 Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands, drinking Kava, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671362 F.7 Poulaho, King of the Friendly Islands, drinking Kava, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

Background imageOnlookers Collection: F. 5 A Night Dance by Men, in Hapaee, c. 1773-84 (w / c)

F. 5 A Night Dance by Men, in Hapaee, c. 1773-84 (w / c)
5671356 F.5 A Night Dance by Men, in Hapaee, c.1773-84 (w/c) by Webber, John (1750-93); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Vol)

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Socialist Speaker, engraved by W. Strong, 1891 (engraving)

Socialist Speaker, engraved by W. Strong, 1891 (engraving)
621404 Socialist Speaker, engraved by W. Strong, 1891 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Lord Cobham at a Lollard Preaching, illustration from

Lord Cobham at a Lollard Preaching, illustration from
619660 Lord Cobham at a Lollard Preaching, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Panoramic view of the Yam Custom, from Costumi dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c

Panoramic view of the Yam Custom, from Costumi dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c
619369 Panoramic view of the Yam Custom, from Costumi dei... by Giulio Ferrario, c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After T.E)

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Les Joueurs de Boules, Les differents publics de Paris, 1854 (colour litho)

Les Joueurs de Boules, Les differents publics de Paris, 1854 (colour litho)
621353 Les Joueurs de Boules, Les differents publics de Paris, 1854 (colour litho) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Arnold of Brescia Preaching, illustration from The History of Protestantism

Arnold of Brescia Preaching, illustration from The History of Protestantism
619623 Arnold of Brescia Preaching, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Background imageOnlookers Collection: James Bainham enjoyned penance, illustration from Acts and Monuments

James Bainham enjoyned penance, illustration from Acts and Monuments
STC469147 James Bainham enjoyned penance, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe, ninth edition, pub. 1684 (litho) by English School

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Bostock (w / c on paper)

Bostock (w / c on paper)
474029 Bostock (w/c on paper) by Atkinson, John (1863-1924); 27.1x20.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

Background imageOnlookers Collection: M. Gambetta starting for Tours, illustration from Cassell

M. Gambetta starting for Tours, illustration from Cassell
STC410941 M. Gambetta starting for Tours, illustration from Cassells History of the War between France and Germany, 1870-1871 (litho) by French School

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Preparations for destroying the Napoleon Column, illustration from Cassell

Preparations for destroying the Napoleon Column, illustration from Cassell
STC410923 Preparations for destroying the Napoleon Column, illustration from Cassells History of the War between France and Germany, 1870-1871 (litho) by French School

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Chilenos bailanda la cueca (gelatin silver print)

Chilenos bailanda la cueca (gelatin silver print)
622745 Chilenos bailanda la cueca (gelatin silver print) by Heffer, Oder W. (1860-1945); 21.9x28.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Proclaiming Stagshaw Fair at Corbridge (oil on canvas)

Proclaiming Stagshaw Fair at Corbridge (oil on canvas)
TW426833 Proclaiming Stagshaw Fair at Corbridge (oil on canvas) by Hedley, Ralph (1848-1913); 67.2x94.5 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Pickpocket captured by police, early 19th century (engraving)

Pickpocket captured by police, early 19th century (engraving)
3245439 Pickpocket captured by police, early 19th century (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Trial of the Knave of Hearts, illustration from Alice

Trial of the Knave of Hearts, illustration from Alice
2657671 Trial of the Knave of Hearts, illustration from Alices Adventures Under Ground, pub. 1886 (facsimile) by Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll) (1832-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Fashion has its dangers (colour litho)

Fashion has its dangers (colour litho)
2779717 Fashion has its dangers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashion has its dangers)

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Shooting in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris (colour litho)

Shooting in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris (colour litho)
2779523 Shooting in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting in the Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris)

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Pavilly, France - Concours de Musique - Place de la Halle

Pavilly, France - Concours de Musique - Place de la Halle (Halle aux Grains). Date: 1906

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Harry Jenkins, the Masculine & Feminine Bellows Mender, pub

Harry Jenkins, the Masculine & Feminine Bellows Mender, pub
2966799 Harry Jenkins, the Masculine & Feminine Bellows Mender, pub. 1788 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgiana)

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Burning of the New York Crystal Palace, pub. 1858 by Currier & Ives (colour litho)

Burning of the New York Crystal Palace, pub. 1858 by Currier & Ives (colour litho)
2962099 Burning of the New York Crystal Palace, pub. 1858 by Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOnlookers Collection: The Departure, Launching the Lifeboat, pub. c. 1872 (chromolithograph)

The Departure, Launching the Lifeboat, pub. c. 1872 (chromolithograph)
3025347 The Departure, Launching the Lifeboat, pub. c.1872 (chromolithograph) by Brooks, Thomas (1818-92) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Market trader in Londons East End

Market trader in Londons East End
Market trader giving crowd of onlookers his sales pitch. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Elephants in Central London publicise circus

Elephants in Central London publicise circus
Elephants are led through Central London streets to publicise a forthcoming circus, watched by a crowd of onlookers. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Scientific Researches! New discoveries in Pneumaticks! Or an Experimental Lecture

Scientific Researches! New discoveries in Pneumaticks! Or an Experimental Lecture
3051750 Scientific Researches! New discoveries in Pneumaticks! Or an Experimental Lecture on the Powers osf Air, pub. 1802 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageOnlookers Collection: 'They crowded round him, eyeing im from head to foot with great curiosity

"They crowded round him, eyeing im from head to foot with great curiosity
3100404 " They crowded round him, eyeing im from head to foot with great curiosity.", from Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, pub

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Doncaster Race Course during the Great St. Leger Race, 1824

Doncaster Race Course during the Great St. Leger Race, 1824
3085955 Doncaster Race Course during the Great St. Leger Race, 1824, from The English Spy, pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Eton Montem, and the Mount, Salt Hill, from 'The English Spy', pub

Eton Montem, and the Mount, Salt Hill, from "The English Spy", pub
3085910 Eton Montem, and the Mount, Salt Hill, from " The English Spy", pub. 1824 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank

Background imageOnlookers Collection: The Boat Race by Margaret Tempest

The Boat Race by Margaret Tempest circa 1910s

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Russias solid consolation for the loss of Przemysl: one of the Austrian 24-C. M

Russias solid consolation for the loss of Przemysl: one of the Austrian 24-C. M
STC312563 Russias solid consolation for the loss of Przemysl: one of the Austrian 24-C.M. mortars, captured there, in Moscow, from The Illustrated War News (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Johnnys Fight with Cherry, from Drums by James W. Boyd (1888-1944), pub

Johnnys Fight with Cherry, from Drums by James W. Boyd (1888-1944), pub
STC311049 Johnnys Fight with Cherry, from Drums by James W. Boyd (1888-1944), pub. 1927 (colour litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Background imageOnlookers Collection: The Worcester: Coming In, engraved by Charles Hunt (colour litho)

The Worcester: Coming In, engraved by Charles Hunt (colour litho)
BSA266822 The Worcester: Coming In, engraved by Charles Hunt (colour litho) by Hunt, Charles (Snr.) (1803-77); 65x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Full Cry, engraved by R. G. Reeve, c. 1830 (colour litho)

Full Cry, engraved by R. G. Reeve, c. 1830 (colour litho)
BSA266461 Full Cry, engraved by R.G. Reeve, c.1830 (colour litho) by Wolstenholme, Dean Snr. (1757-1837) (after); 77.5x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOnlookers Collection: The Proclamation of the Edict of Milan, AD 313, illustration from Hutchinson

The Proclamation of the Edict of Milan, AD 313, illustration from Hutchinson
IL281005 The Proclamation of the Edict of Milan, AD 313, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (colour litho) by Valda

Background imageOnlookers Collection: Anabaptists of Philadelphia witness a full immersion baptism in a river (colour litho)

Anabaptists of Philadelphia witness a full immersion baptism in a river (colour litho)
PNP268151 Anabaptists of Philadelphia witness a full immersion baptism in a river (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOnlookers Collection: The Woman of Canaan, illustration from Women of the Bible

The Woman of Canaan, illustration from Women of the Bible
IL281085 The Woman of Canaan, illustration from Women of the Bible, published by The Religious Tract Society, 1927 (colour litho) by Copping




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"Onlookers captivated by the majestic sight of the Airship R101 G-FaW moored outside the hangars, their eyes filled with wonder and awe. In Birstall, West Yorkshire, a crowd gathers for the unveiling of a statue honoring Joseph Priestly, their faces reflecting admiration and respect. Mr. Sadler's Ascent from Merton Fields in Oxford draws curious onlookers who watch in anticipation as he takes to the skies, leaving them amazed at his daring feat. At the Southdown Sheep Fair in September 1949, Sussex locals gather around to witness this vibrant celebration of rural life. The Warwick Races depicted in an engraving from The Illustrated London News of April 12th, 1845 attracts a throng of enthusiastic spectators eagerly cheering on their favorite horses. In "The Road to Calvary, " painted in 1564, we see onlookers drawn into this powerful scene depicting Christ's journey towards crucifixion – their expressions filled with empathy and sorrow. A color lithograph captures the burning City Hall in New York on August 17th, 1858; frightened but fascinated onlookers stand transfixed by this devastating spectacle. During a major fire at Prudential Insurance Building attended by LCC-LFB firefighters or at the official opening of Roundhay Park Open Air Swimming Pool in Leeds where families gather excitedly along its edges – both events draw crowds eager to witness history unfold before their eyes. The visit of Duke Edinburgh to Edlington brings out proud townspeople lining up as respectful onlookers while The Aldershot Tattoo concludes grandly amidst cheers and applause from thousands gathered for this spectacular display. Finally, Antrim Town witnesses joyous laughter as people come together during Lol. 651 celebrations held every July 12th. "