Quai Collection (#3)

Men on a moored fishing boat at a quay, 1797-1838. Creator: Johannes Christiaan Schotel
Men on a moored fishing boat at a quay, 1797-1838. Also a study of a ship

View of the Town Hall and the harbor in Marseille, 1700-1799. Creator: Remondini family
View of the Town Hall and the harbour in Marseille, 1700-1799. Ships and boats at the quayside, groups of figures with goods on the waterfront. Attributed to the Remondini family

View of the city of Paris seen from the Quai de Miramion, 1749-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the city of Paris seen from the Quai de Miramion, 1749-1799. From the Church of Nostre Dame to the Pont de la Tournelle, taken from the Quai de Miramion

The Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Floating Dock, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Great Western Docks, Plymouth: the Floating Dock, 1857.... the plans...were prepared by Mr. I. K. Brunel, and carried out under the superintendence of Mr

Pizzofalcone and Castello dell'Uovo, at Naples, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Pizzofalcone and Castello dell'Uovo, at Naples, 1857. Castello dell'Uovo...is situated on a small rocky island, once called Megari, and derives its name from its shape

Three men on a quay, 1837-1881. Creator: Johannes van Hove
Three men on a quay, 1837-1881. Men in 17th-century dress gathered around a wooden barrel

Group of figures at a quay, 1837-1881. Creator: Johannes van Hove
Group of figures at a quay, 1837-1881

The Quay de Paris in Rouen, 1839. Creator: Johannes Bosboom
The Quay de Paris in Rouen, 1839

Italian cityscape, 1800-1880. Creator: Bartholomeus Johannes van Hove
Italian cityscape, 1800-1880. Design for a stage set

View of the Pont Neuf over the Seine River in Paris, towards the Pont Royal, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of the Pont Neuf over the Seine River in Paris, towards the Pont Royal, 1742-1801

View of the Pont Neuf over the Seine River in Paris, towards Pont Royal, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of the Pont Neuf over the Seine River in Paris, towards Pont Royal, 1742-1801

People at a book stall, Paris, 1923. Creator: Anon
People at a book stall, Paris, 1923. Two men, a woman and a girl look at books on one of the quais along the Seine. On the left is the female bouquiniste on a stool

View of the Stone Bridge from the Kremlin, 1833. Creator: Alexis Victor Joly
View of the Stone Bridge from the Kremlin, 1833

View of the Kremlin from the Stone Bridge, 1833. Creator: Alexandre-Evariste Fragonard
View of the Kremlin from the Stone Bridge, 1833

Les vepres Atheniennes; le depart des ministres ennemis d'Athenes : photographie... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les vepres Atheniennes; le depart des ministres ennemis d'Athenes : photographie prise le 22 novembre sur le qual royal du Piree, ou etait accoste le paquebot "Mykali", 1916

U.S.S. Maine officers, 1896. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Maine officers, 1896

U.S.S. Brooklyn, Marine guard, company drill by sections, between 1896 and 1901. Creator: Edward H Hart
U.S.S. Brooklyn, Marine guard, company drill by sections, between 1896 and 1901

Copper for shipment, Houghton, Mich. between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Copper for shipment, Houghton, Mich. between 1900 and 1920

Alexandria Bay, Thousand Islands, c1901. Creator: Unknown
Alexandria Bay, Thousand Islands, c1901. Sign on building in foreground: Domestic and fancy dry goods, carpets, groceries, camp and island supplies

South Street and Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, c1901. Creator: Unknown
South Street and Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, c1901. Photo shows the square rigger ship Antilla in foreground and the Cambuskenneth behind it. (Source: C. Seavey, 2022)

Opening of the New Docks at West Hartlepool, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Opening of the New Docks at West Hartlepool, 1856. It was calculated by those accustomed to estimate numbers of people congregated together that 50

The Naval Review: the Queen's Yacht leaving Portsmouth Harbour, 1856. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
The Naval Review: the Queen's Yacht leaving Portsmouth Harbour, 1856. Queen Victoria attends a display by the Royal Navy off the Hampshire coast

The Crane on the Antwerp Quay by the Frozen Scheldt, 1622. Creator: Sebastian Vrancx
The Crane on the Antwerp Quay by the Frozen Scheldt, 1622

View of the Gouden Bocht in the Herengracht from the east, (Amsterdam), 1685. Creator: Gerrit Berckheyde
View of the Gouden Bocht in the Herengracht from the east, (Amsterdam), 1685. Boats on the canal at the Gouden Bocht (English: "Golden Bend")

Balaclava - from a photograph by Robertson, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Balaclava - from a photograph by Robertson, 1856. Scene from the Crimean War. The entrance to Balaclava Harbour is two cables length, or four hundred yards

Malta, from a painting by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Malta, from a painting by J. W. Carmichael, 1856. Supplies for the Crimean War....the harbour of Valetta burst upon us as a thing of wonder. Two long deep bays run inland

Italian Harbor with a Fortified Tower, 1664. Creator: Johannes Lingelbach
Italian Harbor with a Fortified Tower, 1664

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Abfarht d. Dampfboote n.d. Zoolog. Garden - Panoptikion Flora - KurfurstenGarten - Mulheim a/r Hildorf'. Kiosk selling Selterwasser (mineral water)

"Cheer Boys Cheer" -- An Emigrant Ship Leaving Harbour. 1891. Creator: Charles William Wyllie
"Cheer Boys Cheer" -- An Emigrant Ship Leaving Harbour. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Les quais de Beira; Afrique Australe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Les quais de Beira; Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Stanleyville. Un coin du quai; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Stanleyville. Un coin du quai; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Les quais d'Alger; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Charles Chusseau-Flaviens
Les quais d'Alger; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Vue de Tanger; Afrique du nord, 1914. Creator: Charles Chusseau-Flaviens
Vue de Tanger; Afrique du nord, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; The Distribution of Dried Fish on the Quay at St. Malo... 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; The Distribution of Dried Fish on the Quay at St. Malo after the Fishing Season, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; The Fishing-Fleet Leaving for the Banks, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Newfoundland Cod Fishery; The Fishing-Fleet Leaving for the Banks, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Le President de la Republique en Russie; M Poincare et l'Empereur debarquent, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Le President de la Republique en Russie; M Poincare et l'Empereur debarquent a Peterhof'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Le President de la Republique en Russie; Le yacht Alexandria, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Le President de la Republique en Russie; Le yacht Alexandria, amenant de Cronstadt le Tsar et le President, accoste au debarcadere imperial de Peterhof

A Reciter of "Orlando Furioso" at the Molo, Naples, 1839. Creator: Constantin Hansen
A Reciter of "Orlando Furioso" at the Molo, Naples, 1839

La cooperation Britannique; Le general en chef de l'armee britannique salue par les marins, 1914 Creator: Unknown
La cooperation Britannique; Le general en chef de l'armee britannique salue par les marins et les ouvriers du port, 1914

La cooperation Britannique; Le general French et son etat-major arrivent a Boulogne, 1914. Creator: Unknown
La cooperation Britannique; Le general French et son etat-major arrivent a Boulogne a bord du "Sentinel", 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Landing Place near Tintern Abbey, probably c. 1802. Creator: James Ward
Landing Place near Tintern Abbey, probably c. 1802

La Maroc au travail; au Maroc - le premier vapeur s'amarrant au nouveau quai de Rabat, 1916. Creator: Espinasse
La Maroc au travail; au Maroc - le premier vapeur s'amarrant au nouveau quai de Rabat, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Quayside Figures and a Length of Rope Attached to a Bollard. Creator: Claude-Joseph Vernet
Quayside Figures and a Length of Rope Attached to a Bollard

Ships at the Dock, 1893. Creator: Dora Louise Murdoch
Ships at the Dock, 1893

Un quai à Nice, Les Ponchettes, 1887. Creator: Henri-Joseph Harpignies
Un quai a Nice, Les Ponchettes, 1887. Quai at Nice, Les Ponchettes

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"Quai: Where History and Culture Meet" Step onto the quais of Paris and immerse yourself in the world of bouquinistes, where book and print sellers line the riverbanks. Feel the literary charm as you browse through vintage editions, transporting you to different eras. In a vibrant display of diversity, young North Africans dance on the Paris Quais, their rhythmic movements echoing through time. Their energy breathes life into these historical spaces, bridging cultures and generations. Travel back to 1926-1927 at West India Docks in London, where barrels of molasses stand tall. Langfier's photograph captures this industrial scene with precision, reminding us of a bustling trade era that shaped cities worldwide. Edouard Manet's masterpiece "Moonlight over the Port of Boulogne" evokes a serene ambiance from 1869. The artist's brushstrokes beautifully depict moonlit reflections dancing upon tranquil waters—a timeless portrayal of maritime tranquility. Delve further into history with a glimpse of Antwerp's port in 1520—a bustling hub connecting nations and fostering global exchange long before modern times. This historic image reminds us that quais have always been gateways to new horizons. Thessaloniki's Rue du Quai transports us to Greece—an enchanting blend of ancient ruins and coastal beauty. Here, we witness how quais intertwine with city streets while offering glimpses into Thessaloniki's rich past. Martin Hurlimann takes us to Nice in 1937 with his artwork "Quai des Etats-Unis. " The painting captures an idyllic moment along this iconic French promenade—where palm trees sway gently under azure skies—a testament to timeless elegance by the sea. Audierne beckons us next with its oil-on-canvas masterpiece "On the Quai.