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Open Doorway Collection (#4)

"Through the Open Doorway: A Glimpse into Time and Space" Step back in time to 1914, as a woman stands proudly in front of her house, captured forever on canvas

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Entrance to the Jewish Synagogue of Trieste, 1908-1912 (photo)

Entrance to the Jewish Synagogue of Trieste, 1908-1912 (photo)
7268869 Entrance to the Jewish Synagogue of Trieste, 1908-1912 (photo) by Berlam, Arduino (1888-1946); (add.info.: (Tempio Israelitico di Trieste, built under Austrian rule, 1908 - 1912)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: A New Kind Battle (Colour Litho)

A New Kind Battle (Colour Litho)
2809100 A New Kind Battle (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new kind of battle)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: The Agrarian Strikes in Lombardy, Peasant Assault At The Castle Of The Visconti Di Modrone Dukes

The Agrarian Strikes in Lombardy, Peasant Assault At The Castle Of The Visconti Di Modrone Dukes
2798462 The Agrarian Strikes in Lombardy, Peasant Assault At The Castle Of The Visconti Di Modrone Dukes, Near Gallarate (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: A white lie, 1918

A white lie, 1918
7262779 A white lie, 1918 by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 102x65.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Belgravia out of Doors (engraving)

Belgravia out of Doors (engraving)
7192011 Belgravia out of Doors (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belgravia out of Doors)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Pluscarden Priory, Norman Doorway (b / w photo)

Pluscarden Priory, Norman Doorway (b / w photo)
7198820 Pluscarden Priory, Norman Doorway (b/w photo) by Porter, James (1874-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pluscarden Priory, Norman Doorway)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: 17th century Dutch peasant leaning on his door gate. 1803 (engraving)

17th century Dutch peasant leaning on his door gate. 1803 (engraving)
7233048 17th century Dutch peasant leaning on his door gate. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Dutch mother and small children at house gate, 17th century. 1803 (engraving)

Dutch mother and small children at house gate, 17th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233046 Dutch mother and small children at house gate, 17th century. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dutch mother and small children at house gate)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Barcelona: Antigua Puerta de la Diputacion (b / w photo)

Barcelona: Antigua Puerta de la Diputacion (b / w photo)
7189345 Barcelona: Antigua Puerta de la Diputacion (b/w photo) by Busquets, Fernando Rus (1871-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antigua Puerta de la Diputacion)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: An Interior (oil on canvas)

An Interior (oil on canvas)
6431011 An Interior (oil on canvas) by Hilsoe, Hans (1871-1942); 58x48.2 cm; Private Collection

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Scene from The Secret Door, by Susan Coolidge (colour litho)

Scene from The Secret Door, by Susan Coolidge (colour litho)
7185275 Scene from The Secret Door, by Susan Coolidge (colour litho) by Crane, Donn P. (1878-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Secret Door)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Bronze doors of the Royal Palace of Patan (Lalitpur), Nepal (chromolitho)

Bronze doors of the Royal Palace of Patan (Lalitpur), Nepal (chromolitho)
7185019 Bronze doors of the Royal Palace of Patan (Lalitpur), Nepal (chromolitho) by Le Bon, Gustave (1841-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bronze doors of the Royal Palace of Patan (Lalitpur)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Interior of the Chapel of Henry VII, Westminster Abbey, 1827 (oil on panel)

Interior of the Chapel of Henry VII, Westminster Abbey, 1827 (oil on panel)
6448767 Interior of the Chapel of Henry VII, Westminster Abbey, 1827 (oil on panel) by Harwood, James John (1813-71); 98.5x82 cm; Private Collection

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Le Fantoche, 1907 - 1908 (drawing)

Le Fantoche, 1907 - 1908 (drawing)
7211670 Le Fantoche, 1907 - 1908 (drawing) by Cohl (Emile Courtet) (1857-1938); (add.info.: One of the first cartoon characters)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: The Old Hall Gainsborough, Lincolnshire (litho)

The Old Hall Gainsborough, Lincolnshire (litho)
7151895 The Old Hall Gainsborough, Lincolnshire (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Hall Gainsborough, Lincolnshire)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Abandoned child Joseph Wilmot entering a Dr Barnardos childrens home (chromolitho)

Abandoned child Joseph Wilmot entering a Dr Barnardos childrens home (chromolitho)
7157107 Abandoned child Joseph Wilmot entering a Dr Barnardos childrens home (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: The sailors return: a sailor returns home to his family (chromolitho)

The sailors return: a sailor returns home to his family (chromolitho)
7153587 The sailors return: a sailor returns home to his family (chromolitho) by Dickes, William (fl.1843-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sailors return)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: A Chinese Puzzle (engraving)

A Chinese Puzzle (engraving)
7177709 A Chinese Puzzle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chinese Puzzle. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Eton College: Double Doorway in the Cloister (engraving)

Eton College: Double Doorway in the Cloister (engraving)
7178986 Eton College: Double Doorway in the Cloister (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Double Doorway in the Cloister)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: 'Theres No Place Like Home'(chromolitho)

"Theres No Place Like Home"(chromolitho)
7173465 " Theres No Place Like Home" (chromolitho) by Clark, Joseph (1834-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Porte (d enclos); Garden-wicket; Gartenthur (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Porte (d enclos); Garden-wicket; Gartenthur (engraving)
7197208 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Porte (d enclos); Garden-wicket; Gartenthur (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: La clef d or ouvre toutes les portes (engraving)

La clef d or ouvre toutes les portes (engraving)
7191080 La clef d or ouvre toutes les portes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La clef d or ouvre toutes les portes)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Notre Dame de Paris, France (engraving)

Notre Dame de Paris, France (engraving)
7185681 Notre Dame de Paris, France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notre Dame de Paris, France)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: The roses clustering o er my portal / Breathe welcome to you, fellow mortal (engraving)

The roses clustering o er my portal / Breathe welcome to you, fellow mortal (engraving)
7183453 The roses clustering o er my portal / Breathe welcome to you, fellow mortal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Montant (de porte); Door post; Pfosten (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Montant (de porte); Door post; Pfosten (engraving)
7196745 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Montant (de porte); Door post; Pfosten (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Montant (de porte); Door post; Pfosten

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Samson carrying the doors of the city gate of Gaza (engraving)

Samson carrying the doors of the city gate of Gaza (engraving)
7172335 Samson carrying the doors of the city gate of Gaza (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: The Canterbury Tales: The Nuns Priests Tale (engraving)

The Canterbury Tales: The Nuns Priests Tale (engraving)
7164171 The Canterbury Tales: The Nuns Priests Tale (engraving) by Corbould, Edward Henry (1815-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nuns Priests Tale)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Sutton Place, Guildford (litho)

Sutton Place, Guildford (litho)
7151896 Sutton Place, Guildford (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sutton Place, Guildford)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Marteau (de porte); Knocker; Thurhammer (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Marteau (de porte); Knocker; Thurhammer (engraving)
7196670 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Marteau (de porte); Knocker; Thurhammer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marteau (de porte); Knocker; Thurhammer

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Mordecai and Haman at the Kings Gate, Esther iii, 2-6 (engraving)

Mordecai and Haman at the Kings Gate, Esther iii, 2-6 (engraving)
7180914 Mordecai and Haman at the Kings Gate, Esther iii, 2-6 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mordecai and Haman at the Kings Gate, Esther iii, 2-6)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Medieval toilet, 1470 (woodcut)

Medieval toilet, 1470 (woodcut)
7186105 Medieval toilet, 1470 (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval toilet, 1470)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Listeners never hear any good of themselves (chromolitho)

Listeners never hear any good of themselves (chromolitho)
7201724 Listeners never hear any good of themselves (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Listeners never hear any good of themselves)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Cairo woman at her doorstep, 1897 (oil on canvas)

Cairo woman at her doorstep, 1897 (oil on canvas)
7205733 Cairo woman at her doorstep, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 32, 25--26, 25 cm; Syracuse University Art Museum, New York

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Eton College: Postern Door (engraving)

Eton College: Postern Door (engraving)
7178974 Eton College: Postern Door (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postern Door)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Applique de porte en bronze, trouvee a Capoue (engraving)

Applique de porte en bronze, trouvee a Capoue (engraving)
7179813 Applique de porte en bronze, trouvee a Capoue (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Applique de porte en bronze, trouvee a Capoue)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: A Chief sitting at the Door of a Tent, Genesis xviii, 1 (engraving)

A Chief sitting at the Door of a Tent, Genesis xviii, 1 (engraving)
7180910 A Chief sitting at the Door of a Tent, Genesis xviii, 1 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chief sitting at the Door of a Tent, Genesis xviii, 1)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Legend of St Catherines Church where spinster women come to pray for matrimony, Dorset

Legend of St Catherines Church where spinster women come to pray for matrimony, Dorset, England (colour litho)
7200526 Legend of St Catherines Church where spinster women come to pray for matrimony, Dorset, England (colour litho) by English School

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Joiners details of door and window (colour litho)

Joiners details of door and window (colour litho)
7200413 Joiners details of door and window (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joiners details of door and window)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Woman with Williams Jersey Cream soap, advertisement, late 19th or early 20th century (chromolitho)

Woman with Williams Jersey Cream soap, advertisement, late 19th or early 20th century (chromolitho)
7154218 Woman with Williams Jersey Cream soap, advertisement, late 19th or early 20th century (chromolitho) by American School

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Open all Night to Receive Poor Children (engraving)

Open all Night to Receive Poor Children (engraving)
7165784 Open all Night to Receive Poor Children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Open all Night to Receive Poor Children)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Firenze / Florence: Porta del Battistero, detta Paradiso (litho)

Firenze / Florence: Porta del Battistero, detta Paradiso (litho)
7198850 Firenze / Florence: Porta del Battistero, detta Paradiso (litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porta del Battistero, detta Paradiso)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Sugar Plum House (colour litho)

Sugar Plum House (colour litho)
7150677 Sugar Plum House (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sugar Plum House)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Open book in a room with the words Otto Beit on the pages (engraving)

Open book in a room with the words Otto Beit on the pages (engraving)
7153657 Open book in a room with the words Otto Beit on the pages (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: 'Great Sir Hugh s, 'Great Baddow, Details of Entrance Front (litho)

"Great Sir Hugh s, "Great Baddow, Details of Entrance Front (litho)
7151987 " Great Sir Hugh s, " Great Baddow, Details of Entrance Front (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Great Sir Hugh s)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Unfaithful wife (colour litho)

Unfaithful wife (colour litho)
7201535 Unfaithful wife (colour litho) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unfaithful wife being visited by her lover as her husband rides away)

Background imageOpen Doorway Collection: Ceremony of fixing a Papal Bull to the door of a Church (engraving)

Ceremony of fixing a Papal Bull to the door of a Church (engraving)
7192240 Ceremony of fixing a Papal Bull to the door of a Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremony of fixing a Papal Bull to the door of a Church)




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"Through the Open Doorway: A Glimpse into Time and Space" Step back in time to 1914, as a woman stands proudly in front of her house, captured forever on canvas. The oil painting portrays a moment frozen in history, inviting us to imagine the stories that unfolded within those walls. Travel even further back to 1832, where "The Very Cloister Gate" beckons with its mysterious charm. This oil painting transports us to an era long gone, evoking a sense of curiosity about what lies beyond this ancient entrance. In another masterpiece from the same year, "Grenoble, the Gateway to France, " we witness a city's pride embodied in brushstrokes. The vibrant colors and intricate details celebrate Grenoble's significance as an entry point into the heart of France. However, not all doorways lead to grandeur and splendor. In "The Rat Stinker, " an etching from 1632, we are confronted with darkness and decay. This haunting image reminds us that some doors open onto paths less desirable but equally important for understanding our shared human experience. Venturing even further back through time brings us face-to-face with Princess Uhemnefret's false door adorned with reliefs and offerings dating back to Egypt's fourth dynasty in 2500 BC. This remarkable artifact offers insight into ancient rituals surrounding death and afterlife beliefs. Shifting gears once more, we find ourselves amidst bustling streets depicted in "Beggars Receiving Alms at the Door of a House. " Created through etching techniques in 1648, this artwork captures moments of compassion amid societal struggles—a timeless reminder that empathy transcends centuries. Returning to Grenoble yet again is an early twentieth-century portrayal titled "The Porte de France. " Painted on panel by skilled hands, it immortalizes one of Grenoble's iconic gateways—an architectural marvel bridging past and present.