Plan Collection (#93)

Aerial view of the Vergelegen wine estate, South Africa, 18th century (1931)

Birds eye view of the Tower and Liberties as they appeared in 1597, London, 20th century. A print from Tower of London, printed and published by Gale and Polden Ltd, London

Plan of Imola, Italy, c1502 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Plan of Imola, Italy, c1502 (1954). Found in the collection of the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, Windsor. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)

Sketch for Romorantin Castle, 1517-1518 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Sketch for Romorantin Castle, 1517-1518 (1954). Codex Arundel, 270v. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)

Plan for an ideal city, 1488-1490 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Plan for an ideal city, 1488-1490 (1954). MS. B, 16r. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)

Designs for a central church, c1488-1490 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Designs for a central church, c1488-1490 (1954). MS. B, 17v. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)

Designs for a central church, c1488 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Designs for a central church, c1488 (1954). MS.B, I8v/19r. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich, (London, 1954)

Hobans original plans for the White House, 18th century (1908). From The Story of the White House, volume I, by Esther Singleton, published by Hodder and Stoughton (London, 1908)

Plan of the Operation of the Campaign in the Netherlands, June 1815, (1816). Illustration from The Battle of Waterloo by J Booth, (London 1816)

Paris, 15th century, 1870. Artist: Franz Kellerhoven
Paris, 15th century, 1870. A 19th century version of an extract from an earlier Beauvais tapestry. From The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul LaCroix (London, 1870)

Draining plans, 1803. Artist: J Pass
Draining plans, 1803

A plan of Guildhall Chapel, King Street, Cheapside, London, 1819 (1886). Artist: William Griggs
A plan of Guildhall Chapel, King Street, Cheapside, London, 1819 (1886). A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations, Corporation of the City of London, 1886

Sir Christopher Wrens plan for rebuilding London after the Great Fire 1666 (c1902). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume III (c1902)

Paris, France, c1730. Fragment view of Paris as drawn under the orders of Michel Etienne Turgot. Visible landmarks are the Louvre, the Tuileries, and the Pont Royal over the River Seine

Map of the Moscow Kremlin (Castellum Urbis Moskvae), Russia, 1597. Artist: Willem Blaeu
Map of the Moscow Kremlin (Castellum Urbis Moskvae), Russia, 1597. Found in the collection the State Museum of History, Moscow

Plan for the Esplanade des Invalides, Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France

Plan of the Porte Monumentale and Palais des Beaux-Arts, 1900. Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France

Plan for the Trocadero and Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. Artist: G Rochet
Plan for the Trocadero and Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France

The Champs de Mars, Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. Artist: G Rochet
The Champs de Mars, Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France

Plan of Windsor Castle, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Plans for the transformation of Versailles, France, 1780. From the Architecture Department, Chateau de Versailles, France

A forge, splitting mill, 1751-1777. Artist: Denis Diderot
A forge, splitting mill, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

A forge, splitting mill trussing, 1751-1777. Artist: Denis Diderot
A forge, splitting mill trussing, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

A forge, drop hammer, 1751-1777. Artist: Denis Diderot
A forge, drop hammer, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Chateau and garden design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Chateau and garden design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains in public squares and private country gardens in the French, German

Ornamental fountain and garden design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Ornamental fountain and garden design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains in public squares and private country gardens in the French, German

Chateau design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Chateau design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains in public squares and private country gardens in the French, German

Front page of Architectura Curiosa Nova, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Front page of Architectura Curiosa Nova, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains in public squares and private country gardens in the French, German

Description of the ark, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Description of the ark, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Call me on the telephone, I will return in five minutes, c1900. French postcard

Penelope at Her Loom, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Penelope at Her Loom, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Colossus of Ramesses II, Memphis, 1845. Artist: William Henry Bartlett
Colossus of Ramesses II, Memphis, 1845. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Decoration design for a fete, 1918. Artist: Kazimir Malevich
Decoration design for a fete, 1918

Design for the Speakers Rostrum, 1919. Artist: Kazimir Malevich
Design for the Speakers Rostrum, 1919

Battle of Vigo Bay, Spain, 12 October 1702. Dutch plan of the engagement during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714)

View of an Ideal City, 15th century. Artist: Luciano Laurana
View of an Ideal City, 15th century. From the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, Urbino, Italy

Project for the large exhibition centre, Paris, 1893

Ground plan of Prince Alberts model dwellings for the labouring classes, 1851. A number of these buildings were constructed

Plan of the water supply system to Canterbury Cathedral, c1150. The cathedral complex was supplied by five springs outside city

Interior of a Printing Works and Plan of a Press, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777

House, fountain and garden design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
House, fountain and garden design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains for public squares and private country house gardens in the French, German

Scheme of a Norman castle based on Castle Hedingham, Essex, England, showing the enclosed fortified courtyard leading, via drawbridge and gateway, to fortified castle on raised mound

Plan of the Battle of Elandslaagte, 2nd Boer War, 21 November 1899. British forces were under the command of Major-General John French and Brigadier Ian Hamilton

Fort Monroe and its environs
Vintage engraving from 1863 of a map of Fort Monroe and its environs. Fort Monroe played an important role in the American Civil War

Map of Kensington museums area, London
A rough sketch map of the area used for the then Royal Horticultural Gardens and museums in the Kensington area, London, including the proposed Natural History Museum

Battle of Bosworth Field
Vintage engraving showing a plan of the Battle of Bosworth Field. The Battle of Bosworth (or Bosworth Field) was the last significant battle of the Wars of the Roses

The Continent of South America, Circa 1850
Engraved illustrations of the Map of South America from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

Plan of the Entrenchment at Cawnpore, June, 1857, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Unveiling the Blueprint of Success: The Power of a Well-Crafted Plan" In every era, plans have shaped destinies and transformed history. From the meticulously detailed Swindon Works Map in the 1940s to the strategic D-Day Map of 1944, maps have guided armies towards victory and nations towards liberation. The grandeur of empires is etched on maps like the British Empire's expansive territories, reminding us that meticulous planning can forge vast dominions. Even legendary figures like Admiral Nelson relied on precise battle plans to secure triumph at Trafalgar in 1805. Beyond military conquests, plans have given rise to architectural marvels. Filippo Brunelleschi's ingenious design for Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence showcased his visionary plan through Lodovico Cardi da Cigoli's contemporary drawing. This cross-section blueprint exemplifies how careful planning can manifest breathtaking beauty. Yet not all plans come to fruition unscathed. The Titanic blueprint serves as a haunting reminder that even with meticulous preparations, unforeseen circumstances may arise. Nevertheless, it underscores the importance of thorough planning and risk assessment. From historic battles such as Waterloo or Chancellorsville during the US Civil War where General Lee and General Jackson strategized their moves before engaging in combat, we witness how well-executed they can turn tides amidst chaos and uncertainty. Even ancient times bear testament to strategic brilliance; Hannibal's Battle of Cannae plan from 216 BC showcases his tactical genius by encircling enemy forces—an enduring lesson in outmaneuvering adversaries. Plans extend beyond warfare; they shape our world at large. Whether it be mapping zoological wonders like London Zoo in 1929 or charting geographical landscapes like an old map detailing the majestic Alps—plans enable exploration and understanding of our surroundings while fostering conservation efforts for future generations. In essence, these diverse examples remind us that behind every triumph, there lies a well-crafted plan.