Rest Stop Collection

Cedars of Lebanon
Travelers stopping to rest among a grove of cedars in Lebanon. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

New York State, Route 84 lookout, view towards Ellenville
2026-203407-01

A Thatched Shelter Suspended from a Tree (pencil & black ink on paper)
XYC216256 A Thatched Shelter Suspended from a Tree (pencil & black ink on paper) by Ward, James (1769-1859); 17.8x11.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA

A Wells Fargo & Co. Stagecoach in a western town, 1948 (colour litho)
PNP246313 A Wells Fargo & Co. Stagecoach in a western town, 1948 (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana

The arrival of a coach (colour litho)
PER267200 The arrival of a coach (colour litho) by Laloin (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: l arrivee de la diligence; relais; auberge; arrivee; )

Litter Bearers, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478525 Litter Bearers, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Porteurs de Palanquins, illustration from L Inde Francaise, Paris: Chabrelle)

Sailors collecting provisions at Car Nicobar, from Voyages and Travels to India
TRV228858 Sailors collecting provisions at Car Nicobar, from Voyages and Travels to India, Ceylon, The Red Sea... by George, Viscount Valentia

Three Upper Bavarians Resting on an Alpine Path, 1841 (oil on panel)
XKH147953 Three Upper Bavarians Resting on an Alpine Path, 1841 (oil on panel) by Kauffmann, Hermann (1808-89); 53x47.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Meguro Gionin Zaka. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Meguro Gionin Zaka

The Desert Camp of Sir Richard Burton (1821-90) (pastel on paper)
XCF137081 The Desert Camp of Sir Richard Burton (1821-90) (pastel on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Episode from Napoleons Retreat from Russia in 1812 (w / c on paper)
XIR143831 Episode from Napoleons Retreat from Russia in 1812 (w/c on paper) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

USA: Southern California, CA Drought Spotlight 3-Rte 66 Expedition, Desert Center, abandoned gas pumps at truck stop off Rt 1777 near juncture with I-10, Colorado Desert (part of Sonoran Desert)

U. S. A. Texas, Big Bend. Shelter shaped as a teepee on a rest area off Interstate
U.S.A. Texas, Big Bend. Shelter shaped as a teepee on a rest area off Interstate 10 in the Big Bend area of Texas

Police emergency telephone in Illinois
Police emergency telephone at rest stop in Illinois, USA

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Rest Stop: A Journey Through Time and Space In the tranquil oasis of Cedars of Lebanon, weary travelers find solace at a rest stop that transcends time. As they step out of their modern vehicles, their eyes are drawn to a Wells Fargo & Co. Stagecoach parked nearby, evoking images of a bygone era in a western town from 1948. The arrival of a coach brings with it an air of anticipation and adventure, captured beautifully in vibrant colors on lithographic prints. Litter bearers from centuries past come to life through these captivating artworks, reminding us that even in moments of rest, history continues to unfold. From distant shores comes the image of sailors collecting provisions at Car Nicobar, as depicted in Voyages and Travels to India. Their presence serves as a reminder that rest stops have long been essential for those traversing vast oceans and uncharted territories. Moving closer to home, we encounter three Upper Bavarians resting on an Alpine path in 1841. The oil painting captures both the physical exhaustion and spiritual rejuvenation experienced during breaks along arduous journeys. Travel takes many forms across different cultures and landscapes. In Meguro Gionin Zaka by Ando Hiroshige, we glimpse into the bustling streets of Japan where even amidst the chaos, there is always room for respite. Closer still is Brighton in East Sussex - its pebbled beach serving as a backdrop for moments frozen in time by Ethel Davies' camera lens. Here lies evidence that sometimes all one needs is sand between their toes and salty sea breeze against their face to find tranquility. Venturing further into uncharted territory leads us to Sir Richard Burton's desert camp; his pastel on paper capturing both the harshness and beauty found within nature's embrace. It reminds us that even when surrounded by desolation, rest can be found under starlit skies.