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Poland Collection (page 9)

"Discover the Rich Tapestry of Poland: A Land of Heroes, Heritage

Background imagePoland Collection: Rozbior Polski, 1795

Rozbior Polski, 1795
1575072 Rozbior Polski, 1795; (add.info.: Rozbior Polski. The partition of Poland, 1795. The Third Partition of Poland took place in 1795)

Background imagePoland Collection: Picture of Europe for July 1772, 1772

Picture of Europe for July 1772, 1772
1574995 Picture of Europe for July 1772, 1772; (add.info.: Picture of Europe for July 1772. Cartoon shows Catherine II, Leopold II)

Background imagePoland Collection: The Polish plumb-cake, 1774

The Polish plumb-cake, 1774
1574994 The Polish plumb-cake, 1774; (add.info.: The Polish plumb-cake. Cartoon shows Leopold II and Frederick William II with swords drawn, Catherine II holding a cleaver)

Background imagePoland Collection: Adam Bernard Mickiewicz, 1840

Adam Bernard Mickiewicz, 1840
1577992 Adam Bernard Mickiewicz, 1840; (add.info.: Illustration by Adam Bernard Mickiewicz (1798-1855) Polish poet, dramatist, essayist, publicist, translator, Professor of Slavic Literature

Background imagePoland Collection: Map showing the fortifications of Danzig

Map showing the fortifications of Danzig
1577233 Map showing the fortifications of Danzig; (add.info.: Map showing the fortifications of Danzig. Dated to 1687.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePoland Collection: Adolf Dygasi?ski, 1885

Adolf Dygasi?ski, 1885
1577163 Adolf Dygasi?ski, 1885; (add.info.: Adolf Dygasi?ski (1839 -1902), (Grodzisk Mazowiecki) Polish novelist, publicist and educator

Background imagePoland Collection: L. L. Zamenhof, 1908 (engraving)

L. L. Zamenhof, 1908 (engraving)
1576633 L. L. Zamenhof, 1908 (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of L. L. Zamenhof (1859-1917) creator of Esperanto, the world's most successful constructed language, and a physician by profession

Background imagePoland Collection: Boleslaw III Wrymouth

Boleslaw III Wrymouth
1578001 Boleslaw III Wrymouth; (add.info.: Engraving of Boleslaw III Wrymouth (1086-1138) a Prince of Lesser Poland, Silesia and Sandomierz and over the whole of Poland

Background imagePoland Collection: Thaddeus Kosciusko, 1794

Thaddeus Kosciusko, 1794
1577858 Thaddeus Kosciusko, 1794; (add.info.: Painting of Thaddeus Kosciusko (1746-1817) refusing the sword offered by Catherine II following the unsuccessful rebellion that led to partition of

Background imagePoland Collection: Ignacy Jan Paderewski, 1885

Ignacy Jan Paderewski, 1885
1577260 Ignacy Jan Paderewski, 1885; (add.info.: Ignacy Jan Paderewski (18 November 1860 - 29 June 1941) Polish pianist and composer, politician

Background imagePoland Collection: Frederic Chopin's father, Nicolas Chopin, 1829

Frederic Chopin's father, Nicolas Chopin, 1829
1577221 Frederic Chopin's father, Nicolas Chopin, 1829; (add.info.: Frederic Chopin's father, Nicolas Chopin, by Mieroszewski, 1829.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePoland Collection: Oliver Twist causing a sensation in the children's ward of the workhouse by asking for a second

Oliver Twist causing a sensation in the children's ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of
537428 Oliver Twist causing a sensation in the children's ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of porridge

Background imagePoland Collection: Map of Russia showing historical boundaries of Russia in Europe with Poland and Finland, circa 1902

Map of Russia showing historical boundaries of Russia in Europe with Poland and Finland, circa 1902
532992 Map of Russia showing historical boundaries of Russia in Europe with Poland and Finland, circa 1902; (add.info.: Map showing historical boundaries of Russia in Europe with Poland and Finland)

Background imagePoland Collection: Paul von Hindenburg and his birthplace (colour litho)

Paul von Hindenburg and his birthplace (colour litho)
8672214 Paul von Hindenburg and his birthplace (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePoland Collection: Coast of Prussia with all the havens and rivers from Memel to Heel, 1588 (coloured engraving)

Coast of Prussia with all the havens and rivers from Memel to Heel, 1588 (coloured engraving)
7340016 Coast of Prussia with all the havens and rivers from Memel to Heel, 1588 (coloured engraving) by Janszoon Waghenaer, Lucas (c.1533-c.1606) ; 33x51 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePoland Collection: New York health officers vaccinating immigrants against smallpox (print)

New York health officers vaccinating immigrants against smallpox (print)
7419923 New York health officers vaccinating immigrants against smallpox (print); (add.info.: New York City health officers vaccinating Russian)

Background imagePoland Collection: King Louis XVI of France giving the Edict of Versailles, 1787. 1789 (engraving)

King Louis XVI of France giving the Edict of Versailles, 1787. 1789 (engraving)
7234846 King Louis XVI of France giving the Edict of Versailles, 1787. 1789 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Louis XVI of France giving the Edict of Versailles)

Background imagePoland Collection: Maria Sklodowska-Curie, 1889 (b/w photo)

Maria Sklodowska-Curie, 1889 (b/w photo)
7338836 Maria Sklodowska-Curie, 1889 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Maria Sklodowska-Curie with her family, Zakopane. Reproduction made by Piotr Baracz); Jerzy Baracz/East News

Background imagePoland Collection: Warsaw, Poland : Zygmunt's Column, engraving, c. 1840

Warsaw, Poland : Zygmunt's Column, engraving, c. 1840
1732674 Warsaw, Poland : Zygmunt's Column, engraving, c. 1840; (add.info.: Warsaw, Poland : Zygmunt's Column, engraving, c. 1840)

Background imagePoland Collection: Jean de Reszke, Polish tenor, in the role of Tristan, publ. 1933 (b/w photo)

Jean de Reszke, Polish tenor, in the role of Tristan, publ. 1933 (b/w photo)
2603498 Jean de Reszke, Polish tenor, in the role of Tristan, publ. 1933 (b/w photo) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imagePoland Collection: Alexander III, 1845-1894

Alexander III, 1845-1894
5614395 Alexander III, 1845-1894; (add.info.: Alexander III, 1845-1894. Emperor of Russia, King of Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland)

Background imagePoland Collection: Alexander III, 1845-1894

Alexander III, 1845-1894
5614397 Alexander III, 1845-1894; (add.info.: Alexander III, 1845-1894. Emperor of Russia, King of Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland)

Background imagePoland Collection: Alexander III, 1845-1894

Alexander III, 1845-1894
5614396 Alexander III, 1845-1894; (add.info.: Alexander III, 1845-1894. Emperor of Russia, King of Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland)

Background imagePoland Collection: Engraving depicting the old town in Warsaw, Poland. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Engraving depicting the old town in Warsaw, Poland. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5425730 Engraving depicting the old town in Warsaw, Poland. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Background imagePoland Collection: Engraving depicting Wawel Castle at night. The Wawel Castle is a castle residency located in

Engraving depicting Wawel Castle at night. The Wawel Castle is a castle residency located in central Krak--w, Poland
UIG5425726 Engraving depicting Wawel Castle at night. The Wawel Castle is a castle residency located in central Krak--w, Poland. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Background imagePoland Collection: Barbara Of Poland, 1478 - 1534. Princess Of Poland And A Duchess Of Saxony

Barbara Of Poland, 1478 - 1534. Princess Of Poland And A Duchess Of Saxony. After A Work By Lucas Cranach The Elder
UIG5420193 Barbara Of Poland, 1478 - 1534. Princess Of Poland And A Duchess Of Saxony. After A Work By Lucas Cranach The Elder. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873 ©UIG/Leemage

Background imagePoland Collection: Engraving depicting Neolithic Implements including hatchet with a stag horn and wood handle

Engraving depicting Neolithic Implements including hatchet with a stag horn and wood handle
UIG5426278 Engraving depicting Neolithic Implements including hatchet with a stag horn and wood handle. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Background imagePoland Collection: Koppitz castle, today Kopice, Brzeg district, Silesia, Poland, woodcut circa 1871

Koppitz castle, today Kopice, Brzeg district, Silesia, Poland, woodcut circa 1871
UIG5413980 Koppitz castle, today Kopice, Brzeg district, Silesia, Poland, woodcut circa 1871; UIG

Background imagePoland Collection: Crakows and Trippen shoes from the mid-15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Crakows and Trippen shoes from the mid-15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912599 Crakows and Trippen shoes from the mid-15th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Crakows and Trippen shoes from the mid-15th century)

Background imagePoland Collection: Portrait sketch of Frederic Chopin (1809-1849), Polish composer. 19th century (engraving)

Portrait sketch of Frederic Chopin (1809-1849), Polish composer. 19th century (engraving)
5669364 Portrait sketch of Frederic Chopin (1809-1849), Polish composer. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePoland Collection: Hevelius comet

Hevelius comet
5307513 Hevelius comet.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Hevelius comet in 1665. Discovered by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) an astronomer and mayor of Danzig

Background imagePoland Collection: French legionnaire soldiers from France. switzerland. Russia. Germany. Poland. Haiti. Turkey

French legionnaire soldiers from France. switzerland. Russia. Germany. Poland. Haiti. Turkey. Morocco. Hungary
5305170 French legionnaire soldiers from France. switzerland. Russia. Germany. Poland. Haiti. Turkey. Morocco. Hungary. Belgium and Italy on parade in Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria

Background imagePoland Collection: A beekeeper

A beekeeper
5307422 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper standing near straw Beehives which are kept under a thatched wooden shelter. Engraved by John Romney (1785-1863) an English artist

Background imagePoland Collection: A beekeeper

A beekeeper
5307403 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper collecting a swarm of bees from a hollow tree and putting them into a straw skep. Dated 19th century)

Background imagePoland Collection: Engraving depicting the productions of Bohemian garnet

Engraving depicting the productions of Bohemian garnet
5309082 Engraving depicting the productions of Bohemian garnet; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the productions of Bohemian garnet)

Background imagePoland Collection: Declin (crisis) of the Ottoman Empire and the Peace of Carlowitz: Austria

Declin (crisis) of the Ottoman Empire and the Peace of Carlowitz: Austria, Russia and Poland coaliate
VEN5027226 Declin (crisis) of the Ottoman Empire and the Peace of Carlowitz: Austria, Russia and Poland coaliate and, joined by the Papaute and the Venitians, attack the Balkans

Background imagePoland Collection: Declin (crisis) of the Ottoman Empire and the Peace of Carlowitz: Austria

Declin (crisis) of the Ottoman Empire and the Peace of Carlowitz: Austria, Russia and Poland coaliate
VEN5027221 Declin (crisis) of the Ottoman Empire and the Peace of Carlowitz: Austria, Russia and Poland coaliate and, joined by the Papaute and the Venitians, attack the Balkans

Background imagePoland Collection: War of the Succession of Poland: ' Representation of Charles Emmanuel III of Savoy

War of the Succession of Poland: " Representation of Charles Emmanuel III of Savoy
ELD4856518 War of the Succession of Poland: " Representation of Charles Emmanuel III of Savoy (Charles Emmanuel or Carlo Emanuele III di Savoia)

Background imagePoland Collection: Portrait of noble Polish Casimir Pulaski with his signature

Portrait of noble Polish Casimir Pulaski with his signature
NWI4942642 Portrait of noble Polish Casimir Pulaski with his signature.; (add.info.: Portrait of noble Polish Casimir Pulaski with his signature.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Background imagePoland Collection: Josephine de Reszke

Josephine de Reszke
3118711 Josephine de Reszke; (add.info.: Portrait of Josephine de Reszke (1855-1891) a Polish soprano. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePoland Collection: A detachment of the Chmielinski corps pursuing the Russians in the village of Ponik

A detachment of the Chmielinski corps pursuing the Russians in the village of Ponik
3473156 A detachment of the Chmielinski corps pursuing the Russians in the village of Ponik, Poland during the January Uprising of 1863, from L'Univers Illustre, pub

Background imagePoland Collection: Engraving depicting a Polish Haiduk

Engraving depicting a Polish Haiduk
3520824 Engraving depicting a Polish Haiduk; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Polish Haiduk. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imagePoland Collection: Compare representations of the different cosmological systems, 1671 (engraving)

Compare representations of the different cosmological systems, 1671 (engraving)
FAT4300500 Compare representations of the different cosmological systems, 1671 (engraving); (add.info.: Compare representations of the different cosmological systems: Ptolemee, Plato, Tycho de Brahe)

Background imagePoland Collection: Polish princess, 17th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet

Polish princess, 17th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers "
FLO4686440 Polish princess, 17th century - Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern", Paris

Background imagePoland Collection: Polish princess, 15th and 16th centuries - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet

Polish princess, 15th and 16th centuries - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers
FLO4686379 Polish princess, 15th and 16th centuries - Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Foreign Fashions and Costumes Ancient and Modern", Paris

Background imagePoland Collection: Costume of a Polish lady worn by the Countess of Brunnow, wife of the Russian ambassador

Costume of a Polish lady worn by the Countess of Brunnow, wife of the Russian ambassador
FLO4655431 Costume of a Polish lady worn by the Countess of Brunnow, wife of the Russian ambassador, at Queen Victoria's Mask Ball, 1842

Background imagePoland Collection: Costume of a lady of Cracow, Poland, 19th century. She wears a square hat with plume

Costume of a lady of Cracow, Poland, 19th century. She wears a square hat with plume, white jacket with frogging
FLO4655723 Costume of a lady of Cracow, Poland, 19th century. She wears a square hat with plume, white jacket with frogging, full blue skirts, red shoes

Background imagePoland Collection: Palace of the King's lieutenants, Warsaw, Poland, engraving by Traversier (engravging)

Palace of the King's lieutenants, Warsaw, Poland, engraving by Traversier (engravging)
3600063 Palace of the King's lieutenants, Warsaw, Poland, engraving by Traversier (engravging); (add.info.: Warsaw. Poland. Palace of the King's lieutenants. Engraving by Traversier, 1850)




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"Discover the Rich Tapestry of Poland: A Land of Heroes, Heritage, and Natural Beauty" Immerse yourself in the captivating history as you journey through its remarkable landmarks and cultural icons. From the fearless Polish pilots of 303 Squadron during World War II to the groundbreaking achievements of Marie Curie, this country has been home to extraordinary individuals who have left an indelible mark on our world. Step back in time as you explore Greater Poland's charming city of Poznan, with its picturesque Old Town and bustling Market Square. Admire the iconic poster "Beat the Whites with the red wedge" by artist El Lissitzky, a powerful symbol that represents Poland's resilience during challenging times. Trace the borders on a historical map and witness how Europe transformed in 1871 after Germany's unification. Then escape into nature's embrace amidst Zakopane's breathtaking Tatra Mountains, where typical Polish landscapes unfold before your eyes. Pay homage to Mary at Czestochowa, a revered pilgrimage site that holds deep spiritual significance for many. Delve further into history with another map showcasing Poland in 1772 when it faced territorial divisions but never lost its spirit. Embark on an unforgettable adventure along Wieliczka Salt Mine's tourist route – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – located near Krakow in Malopolska. Marvel at centuries-old underground chambers carved out entirely from salt while discovering their historical importance. Witness Warsaw come alive at dawn as you stand mesmerized by Old Town Market Square and be enchanted by the mythical Warsaw Mermaid guarding this UNESCO world heritage site. Uncover tales of bravery as you learn about Stephen Bathory at Pskov – his triumphs forever etched in Polish history books. Finally, let Zakopane cast its spell upon you once more; immerse yourself in its majestic beauty nestled within the Tatra Mountains.