River Rhine Collection (#6)

Americans shelling across the Rhine. Smoke rise from American 105 M. M
Americans shelling across the Rhine. Smoke rise from American 105 M.M. artillery shell bursts landing on and near buildings in Altbreisach, Germany, across the River Rhine. Circa 1940s

British troops land east of the Rhine. British glider troops digging in on the banks of the River Issel after landing. 21st April 1945

British troops over the Rhine. On the West Bank of the Rhine, troops are in prepared positions as more men move up. 23rd March 1945

British cross the Rhine. Royal Engineers on the banks of the Rhine launch a pontoon. Circa 1945

Falls of Schaffhausen, c. 1784. Creator: Charles-Melchior Descourtis
Falls of Schaffhausen, c. 1784

Oberwesel, 1840. Creator: JMW Turner
Oberwesel, 1840

View of Dordrecht from the Dordtse Kil, 1644. Creator: Jan van Goyen
View of Dordrecht from the Dordtse Kil, 1644

View of Rhenen, 1646. Creator: Jan van Goyen
View of Rhenen, 1646

Landscape with Herdsmen, mid-1650s. Creator: Aelbert Cuyp
Landscape with Herdsmen, mid-1650s

Speyer, 1635. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Speyer, 1635

Strasbourg, 1629. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Strasbourg, 1629

Lillo, 1642-44. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Lillo, 1642-44

Strasbourg, 1642-44. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Strasbourg, 1642-44

Rüdesheim, 1642-44. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Rudesheim, 1642-44

Strasbourg: The Toll House, 1625-77. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Strasbourg: The Toll House, 1625-77

Rüsselsheim, 1642-44. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Russelsheim, 1642-44

Bonn, 1642-1644. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Bonn, 1642-1644

Emmerich, 1642-44. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Emmerich, 1642-44

Ruhrort, 1642-44. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Ruhrort, 1642-44

Schenkenschanz, 1642-1644. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Schenkenschanz, 1642-1644

Lauffenbourgh on the Rhine (Liber Studiorum, part VI, plate 31), January 1, 1811

Basle (Liber Studiorum, part I, plate 5), June 11, 1807. Creator: JMW Turner
Basle (Liber Studiorum, part I, plate 5), June 11, 1807

Map of the Rheingau, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Rheingau, 1844. The Rhine in Germany:the small district within Wiesbaden and Bacharach, or rather, properly called the Rheingau, between Walluf and Lorch

The Royal Yacht passing the Drachenfels, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
The Royal Yacht passing the Drachenfels, 1845. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert travel down the River Rhine during a royal visit to Germany

St. Goar, on the Rhine, 1845. Creator: Unknown
St. Goar, on the Rhine, 1845. A small town in the Rhine Gorge in Germany. St. Goar, a post-town...lies in the midst of the glories of the Rhine, in sight of some of its finest scenes; and is

Her Majestys Steamer, "The Fairy", on the Rhine, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Her Majestys Steamer, " The Fairy", on the Rhine, 1845. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on a royal visit to Germany....her Majesty and suite on board the Fairy steamer

The Seven Mountains and Drachenfels, from Godenberg, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
The Seven Mountains and Drachenfels, from Godenberg, 1845. The village of Godenberg [in Germany] is one of the most charming places of summer residence on the Rhine; and its Castle Keep

The Queen passing Coblentz, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Queen passing Coblentz, 1845. Queen Victorias ship passing the town of Koblenz during a royal visit to Germany, birthplace of her husband Prince Albert

Panorama of the Rhine, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Panorama of the Rhine, 1845. Panoramic representation of the main beauties of this majestic river, the artistical coup d oeil extending from the ancient city of Cologne to the Stolzenfels

Bayen Thurm, Cologne, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Bayen Thurm, Cologne, 1845. Boats on the River Rhine at Cologne in Germany, with the Bayenturm in the background....the picturesque river scenery of the suburbs

The Palace of Stolzenfels, on the Rhine, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
The Palace of Stolzenfels, on the Rhine, 1845. Stolzenfels [near Koblenz in Germany] is much resorted to, on account of the fine view which it commands

Illumination of the Rhine, from Stolzenfels, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Illumination of the Rhine, from Stolzenfels, 1845. Firework dispay in Germany....the church tower of St. John and the village of Niederlahnstein burst into light

Ehrenbreitstein and Coblentz, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Ehrenbreitstein and Coblentz, 1845. Boats on the River Rhine in Germany: Ehrenbreitstein (Honours broadstone), the Gibraltar of the Rhine

Plate 33: Dutch and Roman Flotillas on the Rhine, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Plate 6: Romans Defeated Near the Rhine, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm Societas), 1611

Plate 30: Cerialis Driving the Dutch into the Rhine, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians (Romanorvm et Batavorvm societas), 1611

Sunset on the Rhine, 1853. Creator: Barend Cornelis Koekkoek
Sunset on the Rhine, 1853

Cologne, c1872. Creator: E I Roberts
Cologne, c1872. Boats on the River Rhine at Cologne in northern Germany, with Great St Martin Church and Cologne Cathedral on the far bank

Mayence, c1872. Creator: E I Roberts
Mayence, c1872. View of sailing boats and steamships on the River Rhine in the city of Mainz, Germany. On the far bank is St Martins Cathedral

Bacharach, c1872. Creator: Thomas Abiel Prior
Bacharach, c1872. Boats on the River Rhine in the Rhine Gorge, Germany. On the far shore is the town of Bacharach am Rhein

Ehrenbreitstein, c1872. Creator: E I Roberts
Ehrenbreitstein, c1872. View of the fortress at Ehrenbreitstein in Germany, at the junction of the Mosel and Rhine rivers

St. Goarhausen, c1872. Creator: Samuel Bradshaw
St. Goarhausen, c1872. Boats on the River Rhine at Sankt Goarshausen in the Rhine Gorge, Germany. The ruined Katz Castle can be seen above the town

Elfeldt, c1872. Creator: E I Roberts
Elfeldt, c1872. View of boats on the River Rhine at Eltville am Rhein in Germany. On the right is the Electoral Castle, with a lift net in the foreground

Liebenstein-Sternenfels, c1872. Creator: E I Roberts
Liebenstein-Sternenfels, c1872. Boats on the River Rhine in Germany. On the cliffs above is Liebenstein Castle. From " The Franco-Prussian War: its causes, incidents and consequences"

Mannheim, c1872. Creator: E I Roberts
Mannheim, c1872. View of the town of Mannheim, which sits at the confluence of the Rhine and the Neckar in Germany. A cargo ship is moored at the quayside

Speier, c1872. Creator: W. H. Capon
Speier, c1872. View of the town of Speyer in Germany. In the foreground is a bridge over a tributary of the River Rhine, with Speyer Cathedral, which dates from the 11th century, beyond

Basle, c1872. Creator: E I Roberts
Basle, c1872. View of the city of Basel in Switzerland. In the centre is the Middle Bridge over the River Rhine, with Basel Minster beyond

Laufenburg, c1872. Creator: E I Roberts
Laufenburg, c1872. View of the town of Laufenburg, Switzerland, with a covered bridge over the River Rhine on the left, and the parish church tower and ruined castle on the right

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"The Majestic River Rhine: A Journey Through Time and Beauty" The Dom Cathedral stands tall, overlooking the tranquil waters of the River Rhine in Cologne, Germany. As the sun sets, a mesmerizing sight unfolds - the Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge illuminated at night, casting a magical glow over the cityscape. Venturing further along this historic river, one encounters breathtaking views of Bacharach and the picturesque Rhine Valley. From high above, an aerial perspective reveals Stahleck Castle perched proudly on its hilltop, offering panoramic vistas that transport you back to medieval times. Continuing our journey through time and space, we come across another stunning castle - Furstenberg Castle in Oberdiebach. Its grandeur is matched only by the natural beauty surrounding it; vineyards cascading down hillsides as far as the eye can see. But let us not forget Oppenheim's charm captured in a vintage photograph from 1872. The town's quaint streets lined with half-timbered houses evoke nostalgia for days gone by when life moved at a slower pace along these shores. As we venture into Switzerland, Basel greets us with open arms. Here lies another chapter of this remarkable river's tale - Basel on the River Rhine. The city exudes elegance and sophistication against nature's backdrop; a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern vibrancy. The River Rhine has been witness to countless stories throughout history – tales of conquests and trade routes that shaped nations. Today it continues to captivate travelers from all corners of the globe who seek solace amidst its serene waters or embark on adventures exploring its rich cultural heritage. Whether crossing bridges suspended above its currents or gazing upon castles standing guard along its banks, there is no denying that each moment spent alongside this mighty river is an invitation to immerse oneself in both natural wonders and human ingenuity.