Ropes Collection (#8)

The Ropemaker (engraving)
6010472 The Ropemaker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ropemaker. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1870).); © Look and Learn

Ropes and Straw-Plait (engraving)
5221729 Ropes and Straw-Plait (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ropes and Straw-Plait)

An aerial ferry (b / w photo)
6004144 An aerial ferry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An aerial ferry)

The Life Line, 1884 (etching)
874587 The Life Line, 1884 (etching) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 31.75 x44.93 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase; American, out of copyright

Habit of an Arabian Woman in 1581 (engraving)
3640501 Habit of an Arabian Woman in 1581 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit of an Arabian Woman in 1581)

Flying Cherubs (chromolitho)
732975 Flying Cherubs (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying Cherubs.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection; American, out of copyright

Pulling down the Statue of George III by the "Sons of Freedom
2909682 Pulling down the Statue of George III by the " Sons of Freedom, " at the Bowling Green, City of New York, July 1776, pub

During a violent storm unleashed, at night, in Germany, a field of spherical... (colour litho)
2778335 During a violent storm unleashed, at night, in Germany, a field of spherical... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A providential ear pull (colour litho)
2778279 A providential ear pull (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A providential ear pull)

Art for Art (Colour Litho)
2783650 Art for Art (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art for art. A balancer at rest in the town of Dax (Pyrenees)

The Cable Car That Saves (Colour Litho)
2777814 The Cable Car That Saves (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The zip line that saves)

The Norge towards the most daring goal (colour litho)
2777708 The Norge towards the most daring goal (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Norge towards the most daring goal)

An involuntary ascent (colour litho)
2779228 An involuntary ascent (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An involuntary ascent. A dramatic rescue 300 metres above the ground)

Gymnastics - The Climbing Stand (engraving)
729165 Gymnastics - The Climbing Stand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gymnastics - The Climbing Stand)

The wonders of our artillery, a steel colossus rises to a very high peak (colour litho)
2815807 The wonders of our artillery, a steel colossus rises to a very high peak (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wonders of our artillery)

The ardments of our people, peaks climbed with ropes, cannons raised to dizzying heights (colour litho)
2815792 The ardments of our people, peaks climbed with ropes, cannons raised to dizzying heights (colour litho) by Beltrame

Rescue of two French soldiers buried by an avalanche in the Alps (colour litho)
2818518 Rescue of two French soldiers buried by an avalanche in the Alps (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Five criminals attack a steamer, in the middle of the day, in the port of Palermo (colour litho)
2815266 Five criminals attack a steamer, in the middle of the day, in the port of Palermo (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dangerous cures, a rhinoceros operated by a cataract in the New York Zoo (colour litho)
2815120 Dangerous cures, a rhinoceros operated by a cataract in the New York Zoo (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dangerous cures)

The flight and loss of the French airship Patrie, two hundred soldiers try in vain to keep him at Verdun (colour litho)
2815070 The flight and loss of the French airship Patrie, two hundred soldiers try in vain to keep him at Verdun (colour litho) by Beltrame

Alpine tragedies, the death of two Milanese mountaineers in the Dauphine Alps (colour litho)
2815029 Alpine tragedies, the death of two Milanese mountaineers in the Dauphine Alps (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alpine tragedies)

Exciting adventure while climbing to a summit of Mont Blanc (colour litho)
2809320 Exciting adventure while climbing to a summit of Mont Blanc (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Science of Fists on the High Seas (Colour Litho)
2809267 The Science of Fists on the High Seas (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The science of punching on the high seas)

The dramas of the sea, the fire of the transatlantic City of Honolulu, three hundred kilometers from... (colour litho)
2809150 The dramas of the sea, the fire of the transatlantic City of Honolulu, three hundred kilometers from... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Sponge Fishing, pub. 1897 (colour litho)
2646266 Sponge Fishing, pub. 1897 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Construction of the Puente de los Franceses in Madrid, 1859 (b / w photo)
CHT253287 Construction of the Puente de los Franceses in Madrid, 1859 (b/w photo) by Clifford, Charles (1800-63); Archives de l Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees

The fatal balloon accident in France - car of the Zenith with the three aeronauts, 1875
3869759 The fatal balloon accident in France - car of the Zenith with the three aeronauts, 1875 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: M. Croce- Spinelli (killed), M

Ascent of Mount Kazbek (chromolitho)
968430 Ascent of Mount Kazbek (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of Mount Kazbek)

A Visit to the London Scottish Camp at Wimbledon (engraving)
1040980 A Visit to the London Scottish Camp at Wimbledon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Visit to the London Scottish Camp at Wimbledon)

Arthur William Acland Hood aged 16, May 1840 (w / c, gouache & gum arabic on paper)
3060406 Arthur William Acland Hood aged 16, May 1840 (w/c, gouache & gum arabic on paper) by Derby, William (1786-1847); 36.2x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur William Acland Hood)

On the Hoist, The Empire State Building, 1931 (gelatin silver print)
621925 On the Hoist, The Empire State Building, 1931 (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Ms Fr 616 fol. 53v Men with nets, from the Livre de la Chasse by Gaston Phebus de Foix
BAL28599 Ms Fr 616 fol.53v Men with nets, from the Livre de la Chasse by Gaston Phebus de Foix (1331-91) early 15th century (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Is it Possible?, from Scrambles Amongst the Alps, by Edward Whymper
STC184870 Is it Possible?, from Scrambles Amongst the Alps, by Edward Whymper, published 1871 (litho) by Whymper, Edward (1840-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crossing a Crevasse, from Ten Scenes in the Last Ascent of Mont Blanc Including Five
STC184858 Crossing a Crevasse, from Ten Scenes in the Last Ascent of Mont Blanc Including Five Views from the Summit, by J.D.H

Flying Artillery or A Horse Marine, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches
2637001 Flying Artillery or A Horse Marine, from Greenwich Hospital, a Series of Naval Sketches, Descriptive of a Life of a Man-of-Wars Man, pub

The Main Brace, 1930 (etching)
6198108 The Main Brace, 1930 (etching) by Briscoe, Arthur John (1873-1943); 35.2x25.3 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Aloft with Sails (etching)
6199771 Aloft with Sails (etching) by Briscoe, Arthur John (1873-1943); 23.2x17.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

The Rope Maker (engraving)
6004275 The Rope Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rope Maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

Le greement - the rigging of a ship (engraving)
5997559 Le greement - the rigging of a ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le greement - the rigging of a ship)

The Miracles of Christ: healing of the paralysed man at Capernaum (chromolitho)
6001752 The Miracles of Christ: healing of the paralysed man at Capernaum (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Miracles of Christ)

Panoramic Viewing Platform using a Hot Air Balloon, pub. c. 1880 (b / w engraving)
1219502 Panoramic Viewing Platform using a Hot Air Balloon, pub. c.1880 (b/w engraving) by Tilly, E. A. (fl.c.1890); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Story of a Regimental Goat (chromolitho)
1056888 The Story of a Regimental Goat (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Story of a Regimental Goat)

Gymnasium at a girls school (b / w photo)
3096284 Gymnasium at a girls school (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gymnasium at a girls school)

A view between the roofs of Kings College Chapel, Cambridge (engraving)
3099447 A view between the roofs of Kings College Chapel, Cambridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view between the roofs of Kings College Chapel)

Exploration of St Michaels Cave, Gibraltar, by Naval Officers (engraving)
1045655 Exploration of St Michaels Cave, Gibraltar, by Naval Officers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploration of St Michaels Cave, Gibraltar)

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Ropes: A Symbol of Strength, Resilience, and Unity" D-Day - British and Canadian troops landing - Juno Beach: Amidst the chaos of war, ropes served as lifelines for soldiers storming the beaches, ensuring their safe passage to victory. A Garden Guide - Extracting a Weed from a Lawn: With nimble hands and sturdy ropes, gardeners effortlessly remove stubborn weeds from lush lawns, preserving the beauty of nature's tapestry. RNLI lifeboat Arab II at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. Around 1908: Ropes tethered to lifeboats become beacons of hope in treacherous waters; brave souls risk their lives to save others amidst crashing waves. Illustration Railway Ribaldry by W Heath Robinson: In whimsical illustrations by Robinson, ropes take on a playful role as they connect unlikely contraptions with hilarious results – showcasing the ingenuity of human imagination. Jack Johnson in a boxing match: As fists fly and sweat pours down his brow, Johnson skillfully maneuvers around the ring using rope-a-dope tactics – proving that strategy can triumph over sheer force alone. Short Sunderland flying boat WW2: Suspended mid-air by strong cables and ropes attached to its wingspan, this majestic aircraft soars through turbulent skies with grace and precision during World War II missions. George Morris on 8 bells in 1863: With rhythmic precision and practiced expertise, Morris pulls on multiple ropes simultaneously – orchestrating harmonious melodies that resonate through church towers across generations. Farmer and team of working horses plough a field: Harnessing the power of teamwork between man and beast is exemplified as farmers expertly guide their loyal horses using reins made from durable strands of rope – cultivating bountiful harvests year after year. The Gymnasium - Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, Devon.