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Shop Front Collection (#8)

"Exploring the World Through Shop Fronts: A Glimpse into Different Eras and Cultures" Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris, France

Background imageShop Front Collection: Chelsea Children, Chelsea Embankment, 1889. Creator: Theodore Roussel

Chelsea Children, Chelsea Embankment, 1889. Creator: Theodore Roussel
Chelsea Children, Chelsea Embankment, 1889

Background imageShop Front Collection: The Street, Chelsea Embankment, 1888-89. Creator: Theodore Roussel

The Street, Chelsea Embankment, 1888-89. Creator: Theodore Roussel
The Street, Chelsea Embankment, 1888-89

Background imageShop Front Collection: The Sign of White Horse, Parsons Green, 1906. Creator: Theodore Roussel

The Sign of White Horse, Parsons Green, 1906. Creator: Theodore Roussel
The Sign of White Horse, Parsons Green, 1906

Background imageShop Front Collection: Parsons Green, Afternoon, End of Winter, The Dukes Head, 1906

Parsons Green, Afternoon, End of Winter, The Dukes Head, 1906

Background imageShop Front Collection: Rue Notre Dame, Paris, 1839. Creator: Thomas Shotter Boys

Rue Notre Dame, Paris, 1839. Creator: Thomas Shotter Boys
Rue Notre Dame, Paris, 1839

Background imageShop Front Collection: The Fruit Merchant and the Child, 1844. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque

The Fruit Merchant and the Child, 1844. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Fruit Merchant and the Child, 1844

Background imageShop Front Collection: 1897 Headland electric dog cart. Creator: Unknown

1897 Headland electric dog cart. Creator: Unknown
1897 Headland electric dog cart

Background imageShop Front Collection: The Hat Shop (oil on canvas)

The Hat Shop (oil on canvas)
7074518 The Hat Shop (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 33x40 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageShop Front Collection: A Fete Day at Brighton, 1875-78 (oil on canvas)

A Fete Day at Brighton, 1875-78 (oil on canvas)
7088923 A Fete Day at Brighton, 1875-78 (oil on canvas) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageShop Front Collection: The Place du Havre, Paris, 1893. Creator: Camille Pissarro

The Place du Havre, Paris, 1893. Creator: Camille Pissarro
The Place du Havre, Paris, 1893

Background imageShop Front Collection: Physic Street, Canton, c. 1868. Creator: John Thomson

Physic Street, Canton, c. 1868. Creator: John Thomson
Physic Street, Canton, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl. xx from the album " illustrations of china and its people, volume i" (1873)

Background imageShop Front Collection: Untitled, 1898. Creator: Eugene Atget

Untitled, 1898. Creator: Eugene Atget
Untitled, 1898. A work made of albumen print

Background imageShop Front Collection: Toy Grocery Store, c. 1936. Creator: Raoul Du Bois

Toy Grocery Store, c. 1936. Creator: Raoul Du Bois
Toy Grocery Store, c. 1936

Background imageShop Front Collection: Petite Rue au Beurre, Brussels, 1887. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Petite Rue au Beurre, Brussels, 1887. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Petite Rue au Beurre, Brussels, 1887

Background imageShop Front Collection: Photograph of a man and woman sitting outside of a storefront, early 20th century

Photograph of a man and woman sitting outside of a storefront, early 20th century
This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a man and woman sitting on a bench in front of a store. The man is sitting on the right and wears a large hat

Background imageShop Front Collection: High Street, Brussels, 1887. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler

High Street, Brussels, 1887. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
High Street, Brussels, 1887

Background imageShop Front Collection: Archway, Brussels, 1887. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Archway, Brussels, 1887. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Archway, Brussels, 1887

Background imageShop Front Collection: St. Jamess Street London, 1878. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler

St. Jamess Street London, 1878. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
St. Jamess Street; lithographic reproduction in reverse of etching " St. Jamess Street, " for Vanity Fair, London, 1878, 1878

Background imageShop Front Collection: Jubilee Place, Chelsea, 1887. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Jubilee Place, Chelsea, 1887. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Jubilee Place, Chelsea, 1887

Background imageShop Front Collection: The Rialto, 1879-1880. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler

The Rialto, 1879-1880. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
The Rialto, 1879-1880

Background imageShop Front Collection: 145-148 Aldersgate Street, London, 1879 (b / w photo)

145-148 Aldersgate Street, London, 1879 (b / w photo)
1786064 145-148 Aldersgate Street, London, 1879 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageShop Front Collection: Place de la Republique, Paris, (w / c & gouache on card)

Place de la Republique, Paris, (w / c & gouache on card)
1197559 Place de la Republique, Paris, (w/c & gouache on card) by Galien-Laloue, Eugene (Jacques Lievin) (1854-1941); 22.8x36.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageShop Front Collection: The Window-shopping Girl, (watercolour on paper)

The Window-shopping Girl, (watercolour on paper)
989386 The Window-shopping Girl, (watercolour on paper) by Irolli, Vicenzo (1860-1945); 55.8x59 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Window-shopping Girl; La Bambina che Guirda)

Background imageShop Front Collection: Glasgow Docks, 1892 (oil on canvas)

Glasgow Docks, 1892 (oil on canvas)
3431720 Glasgow Docks, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 31.2x46.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageShop Front Collection: An Autumn Evening in Paris, (gouache over traces of pencil on cream paper)

An Autumn Evening in Paris, (gouache over traces of pencil on cream paper)
989948 An Autumn Evening in Paris, (gouache over traces of pencil on cream paper) by Galien-Laloue, Eugene (Jacques Lievin) (1854-1941); 19.1x31.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShop Front Collection: Street Scene, South of France, 1926 (oil on panel)

Street Scene, South of France, 1926 (oil on panel)
657370 Street Scene, South of France, 1926 (oil on panel) by Wood, Christopher (1901-30); 18x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Scene, South of France. Christopher Wood (1901-1930)

Background imageShop Front Collection: Liverpool Docks, (oil on canvas)

Liverpool Docks, (oil on canvas)
828458 Liverpool Docks, (oil on canvas) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); 30.5x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Liverpool Docks. John Atkinson Grimshaw (1836-1893). Oil on canvas

Background imageShop Front Collection: A Fishmonger displaying a Pike to a Maid, 1727 (oil on canvas)

A Fishmonger displaying a Pike to a Maid, 1727 (oil on canvas)
827705 A Fishmonger displaying a Pike to a Maid, 1727 (oil on canvas) by Angelis or Angillis, Pierre (1685-1734); 48.6x38.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShop Front Collection: Shop-Front showing Inscription at Pavement Level (b / w photo)

Shop-Front showing Inscription at Pavement Level (b / w photo)
5987507 Shop-Front showing Inscription at Pavement Level (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop-Front showing Inscription at Pavement Level)

Background imageShop Front Collection: Advertisement for Queen Elizabeths Guest Chamber, Canterbury, Kent (b / w photo)

Advertisement for Queen Elizabeths Guest Chamber, Canterbury, Kent (b / w photo)
5996946 Advertisement for Queen Elizabeths Guest Chamber, Canterbury, Kent (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShop Front Collection: Japanese Street Food Stall, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)

Japanese Street Food Stall, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)
701552 Japanese Street Food Stall, c.1860-80 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageShop Front Collection: Linen Draper, Gedge s, trade card. (engraving)

Linen Draper, Gedge s, trade card. (engraving)
983951 Linen Draper, Gedge s, trade card. (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Linen Draper, Gedge s, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageShop Front Collection: Shop fronts, illustration from Devantures de Boutiques by Louis-Pierre Sezille

Shop fronts, illustration from Devantures de Boutiques by Louis-Pierre Sezille
472896 Shop fronts, illustration from Devantures de Boutiques by Louis-Pierre Sezille, Paris, 1927 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modes)

Background imageShop Front Collection: Shop front, plate 2, illustration from Devantures de Boutiques

Shop front, plate 2, illustration from Devantures de Boutiques
472894 Shop front, plate 2, illustration from Devantures de Boutiques by Louis-Pierre Sezille, Paris, 1927 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorateur)

Background imageShop Front Collection: Gilsey House, Broadway and 29th Street, New York, 1906 (silver gelatin print)

Gilsey House, Broadway and 29th Street, New York, 1906 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380643 Gilsey House, Broadway and 29th Street, New York, 1906 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageShop Front Collection: Flower stand and entrance to the Hotel Imperial Cafe at Broadway and 32nd Street

Flower stand and entrance to the Hotel Imperial Cafe at Broadway and 32nd Street
MNY380652 Flower stand and entrance to the Hotel Imperial Cafe at Broadway and 32nd Street, New York, c.1905 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Background imageShop Front Collection: Gilsey House, Broadway and 29th Street, New York, c. 1905 (silver gelatin print)

Gilsey House, Broadway and 29th Street, New York, c. 1905 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380644 Gilsey House, Broadway and 29th Street, New York, c.1905 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageShop Front Collection: Shop-Front in Regent Street (engraving)

Shop-Front in Regent Street (engraving)
665362 Shop-Front in Regent Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop-Front in Regent Street)

Background imageShop Front Collection: View of no. 185 Fleet Street, with figures walking past Knights Templars Coffee

View of no. 185 Fleet Street, with figures walking past Knights Templars Coffee
GHL430726 View of no. 185 Fleet Street, with figures walking past Knights Templars Coffee and Chop House, c.1820 (w/c on paper) by Findlay, James (fl.1820); Guildhall Art Gallery

Background imageShop Front Collection: Back view of the Old Blakeney Head Inn, Bartholomew Close, London, c

Back view of the Old Blakeney Head Inn, Bartholomew Close, London, c
GHL430725 Back view of the Old Blakeney Head Inn, Bartholomew Close, London, c.1900 (pen & ink on paper) by Randoll, Robert (fl.1900); Guildhall Art Gallery

Background imageShop Front Collection: Office National de Tourisme Italien A Paris, Pierre Petit, Boutiques, Henry Delacroix

Office National de Tourisme Italien A Paris, Pierre Petit, Boutiques, Henry Delacroix
STC255627 Office National de Tourisme Italien A Paris, Pierre Petit, Boutiques, Henry Delacroix, Editionss De Bonadona, Paris, Late 1920s, Pochoir Print by Petit

Background imageShop Front Collection: Food shop, Pompeii (colour litho)

Food shop, Pompeii (colour litho)
CHT208277 Food shop, Pompeii (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageShop Front Collection: An old Hotel in the Town Square, Goslar, c. 1910 (b / w photo)

An old Hotel in the Town Square, Goslar, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
XIR215505 An old Hotel in the Town Square, Goslar, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Jousset, (fl.1910); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageShop Front Collection: Study for The Painters, 1877 (oil on canvas)

Study for The Painters, 1877 (oil on canvas)
BRM156273 Study for The Painters, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 60x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: les peintres en batiment, esquisse; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageShop Front Collection: The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells (watercolour and bodycolour)

The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells (watercolour and bodycolour)
1765026 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells (watercolour and bodycolour) by Rayner, Louise Ingram (1832-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells. Louise Rayner (1832-1924)

Background imageShop Front Collection: Suggestion for Shop Front, with Island Show Case (photo)

Suggestion for Shop Front, with Island Show Case (photo)
5990797 Suggestion for Shop Front, with Island Show Case (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suggestion for Shop Front, with Island Show Case)

Background imageShop Front Collection: Place de la Republique, Paris, (oil on board)

Place de la Republique, Paris, (oil on board)
1195862 Place de la Republique, Paris, (oil on board) by Korovin, Konstantin Alekseevich (1861-1939); 36x52.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright




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"Exploring the World Through Shop Fronts: A Glimpse into Different Eras and Cultures" Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris, France, Europe: Step into a literary haven where words come alive amidst the charm of old-world architecture. Street scene in Hoi An, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia: Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of colors as you wander through bustling markets and traditional shops. The first Co-operative shop in Rochdale, Lancashire, 1844 (litho): Witness history unfold at this groundbreaking establishment that revolutionized the concept of fair trade and community support. Savory & Moores Pharmacy on New Bond Street, London, 1912: Transport yourself to an era of elegance as you admire this timeless pharmacy's exquisite façade on one of London's most prestigious streets. Horse-drawn vehicles and barrows on Borough High Street, London, 1904: Take a step back in time to witness the hustle and bustle of early 20th-century commerce against a backdrop of historic buildings. Shop in Sault: Discover hidden treasures within quaint storefronts nestled amidst picturesque landscapes – a true delight for both shoppers and explorers alike. The Boulevard Montmartre at Night by Camille Pissarro (1897): Let your imagination soar under moonlit skies as you stroll along this iconic Parisian boulevard captured by an impressionist master. Chemist Shop at Night by Eric Ravilious (1938/1946): Marvel at Ravilious' enchanting depiction of nighttime allure as he brings to life the mysterious ambiance surrounding a vintage chemist shop after dark. A Bedford truck belonging to The Empire Banana Company: Get transported to exotic lands with just one glance at this nostalgic image capturing the essence of global trade during simpler times. Kingston shops in the High Street, 1898.