Park Benches Collection (#5)

The Failure of Mr Hooley (engraving)
1063657 The Failure of Mr Hooley (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Failure of Mr Hooley)

The Honourable Sir Henry Hawkins (engraving)
1064117 The Honourable Sir Henry Hawkins (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Honourable Sir Henry Hawkins, who is retiring from the Bench)

Scenes from the Life of a London Policeman (engraving)
1038621 Scenes from the Life of a London Policeman (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from the Life of a London Policeman)

Leicester Square, London (colour photo)
3095835 Leicester Square, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leicester Square, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Couple with egg heads (colour litho)
3096359 Couple with egg heads (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple with egg heads. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Elmfield Park, Doncaster (colour photo)
3095307 Elmfield Park, Doncaster (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elmfield Park, Doncaster. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Clovelly, Devon (colour photo)
3095272 Clovelly, Devon (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clovelly, Devon. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Aldermens room, Guildhall (colour photo)
3095080 Aldermens room, Guildhall (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aldermens room, Guildhall)

Vice-Chancellor Bacons Farewell to the Bench (engraving)
1055150 Vice-Chancellor Bacons Farewell to the Bench (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vice-Chancellor Bacons Farewell to the Bench)

Divorce (chromolitho)
1094255 Divorce (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Divorce. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Francois Guizot, French statesman and orator (chromolitho)
1094223 Francois Guizot, French statesman and orator (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Guizot (1787-1874), French statesman and orator

Arawak Doctors Benches from Upper Moruca River (colour litho)
980558 Arawak Doctors Benches from Upper Moruca River (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arawak Doctors Benches from Upper Moruca River)

Mounet-Sully dans la "Greve des Forgerons"(colour litho)
3098839 Mounet-Sully dans la " Greve des Forgerons" (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mounet-Sully dans la " Greve des Forgerons")

Attendant la Diligence (Waiting for the Stagecoach) (colour litho)
3098712 Attendant la Diligence (Waiting for the Stagecoach) (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Attendant la Diligence (Waiting for the Stagecoach)

The school of graces (b / w photo)
3095943 The school of graces (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The school of graces. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Couple kissing on a bench (colour litho)
3096449 Couple kissing on a bench (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple kissing on a bench. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Two is company, three is a crowd (colour photo)
3094021 Two is company, three is a crowd (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two is company, three is a crowd)

Its transparent to everyone (colour litho)
3641703 Its transparent to everyone (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Its transparent to everyone. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Memorial to Thomas Barnardo (b / w photo)
3642743 Memorial to Thomas Barnardo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorial to Thomas Barnardo)

House of Lords (colour litho)
3643274 House of Lords (colour litho) by Flower, Charles Edwin (1871-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: House of Lords. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Grosvenor House (colour litho)
3643154 Grosvenor House (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grosvenor House. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Tring Park (b / w photo)
3643051 Tring Park (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tring Park. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Faith, relief (marble)
3567263 Faith, relief (marble) by Civitali, Matteo (fl.c1456-1501); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: ARTIST: Civitali, Matteo Date of Artwork: 1456-1501 ca)

The abandoned Milan-Bologna direct train causes heavy snowfall for twenty hours... (colour litho)
2815404 The abandoned Milan-Bologna direct train causes heavy snowfall for twenty hours... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Paintings exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1895 (engraving)
2789364 Paintings exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1895 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paintings exhibited at the Paris Salon of 1895)

Couple kissing on bench (colour litho)
2800604 Couple kissing on bench (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple kissing on bench. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Court martial of Captain Alfred Dreyfus (colour litho)
2818591 Court martial of Captain Alfred Dreyfus (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court martial of Captain Alfred Dreyfus)

The Workers Lunch (colour litho)
2818179 The Workers Lunch (colour litho) by Cain, Henri (1859-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Workers Lunch. Painting by Henri Cain. Le Dejeuner de l Ouvrier. Tableau de Henri Cain)

A sumptuous and original function of the Greek rite in the Hall of Beatifications in the Vatican
2815091 A sumptuous and original function of the Greek rite in the Hall of Beatifications in the Vatican, with the Pope present (colour litho) by Beltrame

A little room for men (colour litho)
2777863 A little room for men (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little room for men. Until now, only womens beauty contests were held)

The Lancashire Lions (engraving)
2777118 The Lancashire Lions (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lancashire Lions. Cartoon, 13 April 1872)

Walking in the forests near London and especially in that of Epping, it happens to the peaceful... (colour litho)
2778006 Walking in the forests near London and especially in that of Epping, it happens to the peaceful... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Country Life (photo)
724559 Country Life (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Country Life. Humorous postcard. Caption reads: I like the country very much)

Couple sitting on a loveseat (chromolitho)
724527 Couple sitting on a loveseat (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple sitting on a loveseat.); © Look and Learn

Girls Watching Bee Whilst Playing With Ball (chromolitho)
733367 Girls Watching Bee Whilst Playing With Ball (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Country House in the snow, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731414 Country House in the snow, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Country House in the snow)

Man disgusted by the smell of a babys nappy being changed (chromolitho)
5996080 Man disgusted by the smell of a babys nappy being changed (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Love Talk (litho)
6014190 A Love Talk (litho) by Muzzioli, Giovanni (1854-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Love Talk. Illustration for Black & White magazine, 22 October 1892.); © Look and Learn

Flirtation (chromolitho)
1596752 Flirtation (chromolitho) by Glindoni, Henry Gillard (1852-1913) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flirtation. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 October 1890)

Sleeping boy, with horn book (engraving)
5227011 Sleeping boy, with horn book (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping boy, with horn book)

Spring and Autumn (engraving)
5206860 Spring and Autumn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring and Autumn. Illustration for The Fireside Annual, 1878)

There Was a Little Man and He Wooed A Little Maid (colour litho)
979654 There Was a Little Man and He Wooed A Little Maid (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: There Was a Little Man and He Wooed A Little Maid)

Argument in the Court of Criminal Appeal (colour photogravure)
3657105 Argument in the Court of Criminal Appeal (colour photogravure) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Argument in the Court of Criminal Appeal)

King and Queen of Norway, Prince Olaf (b / w photo)
3656669 King and Queen of Norway, Prince Olaf (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King and Queen of Norway, Prince Olaf)

Primary school bathroom, Hirson (b / w photo)
3096512 Primary school bathroom, Hirson (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Primary school bathroom, Hirson)

Our Cheeks Have Got Quite Rosy (colour litho)
3094671 Our Cheeks Have Got Quite Rosy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Cheeks Have Got Quite Rosy)

Christs Hospital Dining Hall, Horsham (colour photo)
3096588 Christs Hospital Dining Hall, Horsham (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christs Hospital Dining Hall, Horsham)

Woman changing a baby in the park (colour litho)
3096448 Woman changing a baby in the park (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman changing a baby in the park)

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Park Benches: Witness to Stories, Secrets, and Serenity" From the bustling city streets to tranquil gardens, they have long been a silent observer of human existence. Just like "The Ritualistic Prosecutions, " an engraving that depicts the solemnity of justice being served, these humble seats bear witness to countless tales. In "Trent Park, 1934, " an oil on canvas masterpiece captures the essence of leisurely moments spent on park benches. It reminds us of lazy afternoons where time seems to stand still as we immerse ourselves in nature's embrace. An intriguing scene unfolds in "Old woman and strange cat sitting on bench. " This color lithograph invites curiosity about their connection - perhaps sharing secrets or finding solace in each other's company. "Crazy theatre" transports us back to childhood memories through its enchanting engravings from Imagier de l'enfance. Park benches become stages for imaginative play, where dreams take flight and laughter echoes through the air. "The romantic itinerary" evokes a sense of love blooming amidst picturesque landscapes. These benches become witnesses to stolen glances, whispered promises, and tender embraces shared by lovers seeking refuge from the world around them. But not all stories are filled with romance; some depict societal norms like "Church in a Rumanian village. " Here we see how even seating arrangements can reflect segregation between genders – a reminder that it also mirror our complex social fabric. Through centuries-old manuscripts such as "Law Making" or vellum depictions like "Fol. 78v While Preaching in the Synagogue Jesus Heals a Woman, " park benches remind us that they have witnessed history unfold before their very eyes. They have seen empires rise and fall while providing respite for weary souls seeking guidance or healing. Artworks like "Miles from Home" capture more somber narratives - lonely figures finding temporary solace on park benches, yearning for a sense of belonging.