Plans Collection (#19)

Plan of the city of Babylon, Mesopotamia, around the 5th century BC according to
KW2603373 Plan of the city of Babylon, Mesopotamia, around the 5th century BC according to a description given by Herodotus, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne

Sir Jeffry Wyatville, engraved by H. Robinson, from National Portrait Gallery
KW274262 Sir Jeffry Wyatville, engraved by H. Robinson, from National Portrait Gallery, volume V, published c.1835 (litho) by Lawrence

Portrait of Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723) 1711 (oil on canvas)
XCF266054 Portrait of Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723) 1711 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: English architect)

Portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821) (oil on canvas)
XIR158635 Portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821) (oil on canvas) by Girodet de Roucy-Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824) (attr.to); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Abel Francois Poisson (1727-81) Marquis de Marigny, 1755 (oil on canvas)
XIR196273 Abel Francois Poisson (1727-81) Marquis de Marigny, 1755 (oil on canvas) by Tocque, Louis M. (1696-1772); 135x104 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Pierre Rousseau (1750-1810) 1774 (oil on canvas)
XIR188740 Pierre Rousseau (1750-1810) 1774 (oil on canvas) by Vincent, Francois Andre (1746-1816); Musee de l Hotel Sandelin, Saint-Omer, France; French, out of copyright

Map of Galicia with the route of the French army and a log, from the campaign in January
XIR174148 Map of Galicia with the route of the French army and a log, from the campaign in January, 1809 (pen & ink and coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

Karl Josef Berkmuller, 1830 (oil on canvas)
XMN169567 Karl Josef BerkmAOEller, 1830 (oil on canvas) by Winterhalter, Franz Xaver (1805-73); 96x72.3 cm; Musee de Picardie, Amiens

Portrait of Joseph Bonaparte (1768-1844) King of Spain, 1808 (oil on canvas)
XIR167314 Portrait of Joseph Bonaparte (1768-1844) King of Spain, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Wicar, Jean Baptiste Joseph (1762-1834); 230x176 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Three halves of latwerkpaviljoens, Cornelis Danckerts (II), Reinier Ottens (I), Reinier Ottens (II), 1726 - 1750

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) in the Monastery of la Rabida, 1856 (oil on canvas)
XJL114576 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) in the Monastery of la Rabida, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Cano de la Pena, Eduardo Javier Ramon (1823-97); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

In the Old Raleigh Tavern, illustration from At Home in Virginia by Woodrow Wilson, pub
BAL108958 In the Old Raleigh Tavern, illustration from At Home in Virginia by Woodrow Wilson, pub. in Harpers Magazine, 1896 (litho) by Pyle

Portrait of Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) (oil on canvas)
XIR160465 Portrait of Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban (1633-1707) (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Ecole Superieure d Application du Genie, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

Opening of the New Bridge over the Thames at Putney by the Prince and Princess of Wales, London, Uk, 1886: the Prince Examining the Plans

James Grant of Grant, John Mytton, the Hon. Thomas Robinson, and Thomas Wynne A Conversation Piece in Rome: James Grant, Mr. Mytton, the Hon. Thomas Robinson, and Mr

Plan Of St Paul s
A cross-sectional plan of St Pauls Cathedral in London, by Sir Christopher Wren, circa 1673. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Designs for 140 storey hotel submitted to New York city fathers, at civic authorities by Mr Sullivan, the well known American architect. 19 January 1924

Hawker Tempest V, EJ846, superimposed over plans of the Hurricane and Typhoon

A flyingboat lands on the Thames, Hammersmith during trials
With limited facilities at Croydon Airport, plans for a new airport at Hammersmith, London, were considered. A flyingboat lands on the Thames during trials, with Hammersmith Bridge in the background

Martin 2-0-2 Model Plans and Specifications brochure

General Monkey and General Wolfe, 1803. John Bull (Britain) standing up to Napoleon saying...you are all hat a Breeches. At this date Napoleon made plans for the invasion of England

Railway mania: Rushing to deposit railway plans at the Board of Trade before the deadline for submission. From The Illustrated London News 6 December 1845

Ben Jonson (1572-1637) English dramatist. Scene from his play The Alchemist (1610), a satire on cupidity. Abel Drugger, a tobacconist

Men Looking At Blueprints
San Francisco, California: c. 1951. Three men gather over a set of blueprints for a building

New Interchange Station, 31st And Market Streets, West Philadelphia, 1902, With Operating Yard, From Official Plans, Us, USA, America

Agronomist and farmer working out field plan, England, October

Hands using pencil and ruler to create geometric drawing, view from above

Daimler motorcycle, 1880s C017 / 6883
Early Daimler motorcycle. 19th-century construction plans for a Sitzrad motorcycle with a Daimler engine. Daimler is a German car manufacturer founded in 1890 following the invention of the petrol

Early electric tricycle, 1881 C017 / 6924
Early electric tricycle. 19th-century artwork of the electric tricycle developed in 1881 by English physicist and electrical engineeer William Edward Ayrton (1847-1908)

Lomonosovs smelting furnace
Smelting furnace. Diagram for a design of smelting furnace drawn by Mikhail Lomonosov (1711-65), Russian polymath. This design is self-inflating, meaning that it creates a draught that fans the fire

Early Daimler automobile, 1880s C017 / 6884
Early Daimler automobile. 19th-century construction plans for an early automobile with a Daimler engine. Daimler is a German car manufacturer founded in 1890 following the invention of the petrol

Committee for French exhibition of 1888. 19th-century artwork of the members of the committee that organised the French Art Exhibition in Copenhagen of 1888 (Danish: Den Franske Kunstudstilling)

Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica C013 / 7362
Restoring Lascaux cave paintings replica. The original Lascaux cave was closed to the public in 1963, with the Lascaux II replica opening nearby in 1983

MONTURIOL, Narciso (1819-1885). Spanish inventor and republican politician. Plans of submarine Ictineo II, designed by Monturiol. Vertical and horizontal section across the axis of the nave. SPAIN

Medea thinking about killing her children. 1st c. Medea plans to kill her children. Fresco painting. Roman art. Early Empire. Fresco. ITALY. Naples. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: ITALY

Spain (19th c. ). Cardona. The village and the
" Spain (19th c.). Cardona. The village and the castle. Engraving from the work " Plans de la Catalogne". Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library."

Spain (19th c. ). Solsona. Engraving of the work
" Spain (19th c.). Solsona. Engraving of the work " Plans de la Catalogne". Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library."

Kaiser & Generals
Kaiser WILHELM II (centre), having a strategic meeting with Field Marshall Paul von Hindenburg (left) and General Erich Ludendorff (right). Date: 1859 - 1941

Columbus at Convent
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS at the convent of La Robida, he plans his voyage. Date: 1446 - 1506

London fire officer dies at Covent Garden fire
Station Officer Charles Fisher died fighting the blaze at the Covent Garden Market fire. The plan shows the extent of the fire but cannot show the extreme heat

Tower of London, Grand Store House 1803 Date: 1803

Map of Naples
Map of the city of Naples, Italy

Map of Marseilles
Map of the city of Marseilles, France Date: 19th century

Greenwich Market general plan (mono)

Map of Palermo
Map of the city and bay of Palermo, Italy Date: 19th July 1823

Bath Union Workhouse

Buckingham Palace, gardens and lake, London 1855 Date: 1855

Map of Cologne
Map of the city of Cologne, Germany Date: 19th century

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"Unveiling the Blueprint of History: Tracing the Grand Plans of Empires, Battles, and Cities" Step into a world where plans shape destinies and visions become reality. Explore the intricate maps that once defined the vast British Empire, tracing its boundaries across continents. Witness Admiral Nelson's meticulous battle plans for Trafalgar in 1805, revealing his strategic genius etched on parchment. Journey to the Isle of Wight as you unravel a detailed plan from 1797, showcasing Sheffield's charming town layout meticulously drawn by W. Fairbank and engraved by Thomas Harris. Marvel at another rendition capturing Sheffield's evolution between 1870-1905, offering glimpses into its vibrant past. Delve into Dublin's rich history through an exquisite map from 1797; let it transport you to cobblestone streets echoing with tales of resilience and triumph. Admire a captivating portrait of a young gentleman painted with precision on canvas—a testament to artistic planning that immortalizes beauty through time. Immerse yourself in Elizabethan London, where grand designs shaped one of history's most iconic cities—its architectural marvels still standing tall today. Discover the ingenious bouncing bomb blueprint that revolutionized warfare during World War II—an audacious plan brought to life with extraordinary engineering prowess. Marvel at London's Victoria and Albert Museum—Aston Webb Front—a masterpiece born out of meticulous planning blending elegance with functionality. Gaze upon Surrey Street's New Central Library and Art Gallery building elevations from around 1930—a glimpse into architectural dreams realized amidst changing times. In this captivating journey through time and space, witness how they have shaped our world—defining empires, battles won or lost, cityscapes transformed—and ponder their enduring legacy on our present-day existence.