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Spanish Collection (#94)

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Background imageSpanish Collection: Gil Blas taken prisoner, 1892. Artist: Sir John Gilbert

Gil Blas taken prisoner, 1892. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Gil Blas taken prisoner, 1892

Background imageSpanish Collection: First Adventure of Gil Blas, 1892. Artist: Sir John Gilbert

First Adventure of Gil Blas, 1892. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
First Adventure of Gil Blas, 1892

Background imageSpanish Collection: Don Quixotes Niece and Housekeeper, 1891. Artist: Sir John Gilbert

Don Quixotes Niece and Housekeeper, 1891. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Don Quixotes Niece and Housekeeper, 1891

Background imageSpanish Collection: Columbus breaking the egg, 1753. Artist: William Hogarth

Columbus breaking the egg, 1753. Artist: William Hogarth
Columbus breaking the egg, 1753. Christopher Columbus demonstrates how an egg can be made to stand upright on a table. Prepared by Hogarth as a subscription ticket for his essay The analysis of

Background imageSpanish Collection: Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, 1894. Artist: Sir John Gilbert

Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, 1894. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, 1894

Background imageSpanish Collection: Hispano-Suiza 30 hp of M Graham-White at the Southport Rally, 1928. Artist: Bill Brunell

Hispano-Suiza 30 hp of M Graham-White at the Southport Rally, 1928. Artist: Bill Brunell
Hispano-Suiza 30 hp Hooper body. Vehicle Reg. No. YE3697. Driver: Grahame White, Lt.Cdr. M. Concours competition only. Place: Southport Rally. Date: 20-23.9.28

Background imageSpanish Collection: Pierre de Vizcaya in his Bugatti at the JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, Surrey, 1921

Pierre de Vizcaya in his Bugatti at the JCC 200 Mile Race, Brooklands, Surrey, 1921
Bugatti 1496 cc. Event Entry No: 31. Driver: de Vizcaya, P. Finished: 4th. in 1500cc class. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. 200-mile Race. Date: 22.10.21

Background imageSpanish Collection: Joan Chamorro, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor

Joan Chamorro, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Joan Chamorro, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015

Background imageSpanish Collection: Josep Traver, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor

Josep Traver, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Josep Traver, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015

Background imageSpanish Collection: Ignasi Terraza, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015. Artist

Ignasi Terraza, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015. Artist
Ignasi Terraza, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015

Background imageSpanish Collection: Esteve Pi, Brecon, 2008. Artist: Brian O Connor

Esteve Pi, Brecon, 2008. Artist: Brian O Connor
Esteve Pi, Brecon, 2008

Background imageSpanish Collection: Andrea Motis, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor

Andrea Motis, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Andrea Motis, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2015

Background imageSpanish Collection: Perico Sambeat playing alto saxophone at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1996

Perico Sambeat playing alto saxophone at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 1996
Perico Sambeat playing alto saxophone as part of Guy Barkers International Sextet at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 20 October 1996

Background imageSpanish Collection: Battle in Jamaica between Christopher Columbus and Francisco Poraz, 1504 (1631). Artist

Battle in Jamaica between Christopher Columbus and Francisco Poraz, 1504 (1631). Artist
Battle in Jamaica between Christopher Columbus and Francisco Poraz, 1504 (1631). A scene from Columbus fourth and final voyage of discovery to the New World

Background imageSpanish Collection: The wedding of Edward I and Eleanor of Castile, 1254 (19th century)

The wedding of Edward I and Eleanor of Castile, 1254 (19th century). Eleanor (1241-1290) was the daughter of Ferdinand III of Castile and Leon

Background imageSpanish Collection: The Battle of Occana, 19 November 1809. Artist: Francois Pigeot

The Battle of Occana, 19 November 1809. Artist: Francois Pigeot
The Battle of Occana, 19 November 1809. The Battle of Ocana was a decisive victory for the French under Marshal Soult and King Joseph Bonaparte over the Spanish

Background imageSpanish Collection: Battle of Badajoz, Spain, 6th April 1812 (1819). Artist: T Fielding

Battle of Badajoz, Spain, 6th April 1812 (1819). Artist: T Fielding
Battle of Badajoz, Spain, 6th April 1812 (1819). The British succeeded in capturing the city from the French bu suffered heavy casualties in the process

Background imageSpanish Collection: Christopher Columbus with Native Americans, 1492-1503 (c1820-1839). Artist: DK Bonatti

Christopher Columbus with Native Americans, 1492-1503 (c1820-1839). Artist: DK Bonatti
Christopher Columbus with Native Americans, 1492-1503 (c1820-1839). Columbus (1451-1506) made four voyages to the New World between 1492 and 1504

Background imageSpanish Collection: Christopher Coumbus with Hernando Cortes receiving a native American girl as a gift, (c1820-1839)

Christopher Coumbus with Hernando Cortes receiving a native American girl as a gift, (c1820-1839). Plate 5 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume I, by Jules Ferrario

Background imageSpanish Collection: The encounter between Hernando Cortes and Montezuma II, Mexico, 1519 (c1820-1839)

The encounter between Hernando Cortes and Montezuma II, Mexico, 1519 (c1820-1839). Cortes (1485-1547) was the Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico

Background imageSpanish Collection: The bombardment of Madrid, Spain, 4th December 1808. Artist: Edme Bovinet

The bombardment of Madrid, Spain, 4th December 1808. Artist: Edme Bovinet
The bombardment of Madrid, Spain, 4th December 1808. Napoleons army captured the city and restored the emperors brother, Joseph Bonaparte, to the Spanish throne

Background imageSpanish Collection: Columbus discovering America, 1492, (c1600). Artist: Theodoor Galle

Columbus discovering America, 1492, (c1600). Artist: Theodoor Galle
Columbus discovering America, 1492, (c1600). Christopher Columbus meeting the allegorical figure of America, depicted as a woman in a hammock

Background imageSpanish Collection: Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, (1780). Artist: Pierre Duflos

Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, (1780). Artist: Pierre Duflos
Hernan Cortes, Spanish conquistador, (1780). Landing in Mexico in 1519, with a force of only some 600 men, Cortes (1485-1547) succeeded in overthrowing the empire of the Aztecs

Background imageSpanish Collection: North America; USA; New Mexico; Exterior facade of Sacred Heart Church in Nambe New Mexico

North America; USA; New Mexico; Exterior facade of Sacred Heart Church in Nambe New Mexico

Background imageSpanish Collection: North America; USA; New Mexico; Socorro; Mission San Miguel Socorro

North America; USA; New Mexico; Socorro; Mission San Miguel Socorro

Background imageSpanish Collection: Alcalde, New Mexico. Historic Spanish homestead from the 18th century

Alcalde, New Mexico. Historic Spanish homestead from the 18th century

Background imageSpanish Collection: White Church San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Miramar Overlook Houses

White Church San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Miramar Overlook Houses

Background imageSpanish Collection: Bell tower and palms at the Santa Barbara Mission (Queen of the missions), Santa Barbara

Bell tower and palms at the Santa Barbara Mission (Queen of the missions), Santa Barbara, California USA

Background imageSpanish Collection: Juarez Theater, Temple de San Diego, San Diego Church, El Pipila Statue Guanajuato Mexico

Juarez Theater, Temple de San Diego, San Diego Church, El Pipila Statue Guanajuato Mexico. El Pipila is a Mexican Hero from 1810 Mexican War of Independence

Background imageSpanish Collection: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Miramar, Overlook Parroquia Archangel Church Close Up

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, Miramar, Overlook Parroquia Archangel Church Close Up, Churches Houses

Background imageSpanish Collection: Spanish fountain at the Santa Barbara Mission (Queen of the missions), Santa Barbara

Spanish fountain at the Santa Barbara Mission (Queen of the missions), Santa Barbara, California USA

Background imageSpanish Collection: Catherine of Aragon, 1935

Catherine of Aragon, 1935. Catherine, (in Spanish, Catalina de Aragon, 1485-1536) was queen consort of England as Henry VIII of Englands first wife

Background imageSpanish Collection: Aerial view of old town, Pollenca, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean

Aerial view of old town, Pollenca, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Mediterranean, Europe

Background imageSpanish Collection: Bust of Frederic Chopin, Valldemossa, Mallorca, Spain, 2008

Bust of Frederic Chopin, Valldemossa, Mallorca, Spain, 2008. Chopin and his lover, the French author George Sand, spent a winter in Majorca in 1838-1839 in a former monastery at Valldemossa

Background imageSpanish Collection: Sanctuary of Monti-sion, Mallorca, Spain, 2008

Sanctuary of Monti-sion, Mallorca, Spain, 2008. The buildings of this monastery date from the 15th century

Background imageSpanish Collection: Monastery of Nostra Senyora de la Esperanca, Capdepera, Mallorca, Spain, 2008

Monastery of Nostra Senyora de la Esperanca, Capdepera, Mallorca, Spain, 2008

Background imageSpanish Collection: Tazacorte, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Tazacorte, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Background imageSpanish Collection: Sunset over the sea, Tazacorte, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Sunset over the sea, Tazacorte, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Background imageSpanish Collection: Town hall interior, Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Town hall interior, Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Background imageSpanish Collection: Santa Cruz de la Palma from Los Cancajos, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Santa Cruz de la Palma from Los Cancajos, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Background imageSpanish Collection: Balconies, Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Balconies, Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Background imageSpanish Collection: San Antonio Volcano, Fuencaliente, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

San Antonio Volcano, Fuencaliente, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009. One of a number of craters on the volcanically active ridge of the Cumbre Vieja, the Volcan San Antonio last erupted in 1677

Background imageSpanish Collection: Puerto Naos, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Puerto Naos, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Background imageSpanish Collection: Llano del Jable, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Llano del Jable, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009. Llano del Jable is a plain covered with black lava scree

Background imageSpanish Collection: Lizard, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Lizard, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Background imageSpanish Collection: Roque de Los Muchachos, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Roque de Los Muchachos, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009. The highest point on La Palma, at an altitude of 2423 metres, these rock pinnacles are in the Parque Nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente

Background imageSpanish Collection: Signpost, Parque Nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Signpost, Parque Nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009
Signpost, Parque Nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente, La Palma, Spain

Background imageSpanish Collection: Parque Nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009

Parque Nacional de la Caldera de Taburiente, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, 2009




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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Spanish Culture: From Ancient Maps to Modern Masterpieces" Step back in time to 1154 with Al-Idrisi's world map, a testament to Spain's historical significance as a hub of exploration and knowledge. Immerse yourself in the vibrant streets of Seville through Velazquez's masterpiece, "The Waterseller, " capturing the essence of everyday life in this enchanting city. Bask in the sun-kissed beauty of Benidorm, nestled on the shores of Alicante Province along the Mediterranean coast, offering a true taste of paradise within Europe. Embark on an unforgettable spiritual journey along El Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, tracing centuries-old footsteps and experiencing profound cultural encounters. Marvel at La Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudí's architectural marvel that stands tall as an enduring symbol of Barcelona's unique blend of tradition and innovation. Reflect upon Spain's tumultuous past during the Spanish Civil War with the iconic poster "No pasaran, " embodying resilience and determination against adversity. Delve into medieval history with a captivating glimpse at Spain and Portugal through a beautifully crafted map that reveals their intertwined destinies. Experience whimsy come alive with Jeff Koons' Puppy sculpture, showcasing how contemporary art seamlessly blends into Spain's diverse artistic landscape. Enter Salvador Dalí’s surreal realm captured by Philippe Halsman’s lens; witness cats and water caught in ethereal motion alongside one of Spain’s most eccentric painters. Admire UNESCO World Heritage Site Sagrada Familia once again – an architectural gem gracing Barcelona’s skyline while representing Catalonia’s rich heritage. Escape to Pollensa in Mallorca where pristine beaches meet charming cobblestone streets; indulge your senses amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Uncover ancient treasures like Catalan Atlas from the 14th century - maps that transport you back through time while celebrating Spain's cultural heritage.