Spectator Collection (#100)

ALGIERS: CHESS GAME, c1899. Group of black Algerian men playing chess on a street in Algiers. Photochrome, c1899

CUBA: HAVANA HARBOR, c1900. Parade along the harbor in Havana, Cuba, with Morro Castle in the background. Photograph, c1900

KENYA: MUSICIANS, c1907. Public gathering around men with musical instruments in Mombasa, Kenya. Photographed c1907

HAVANA: JAI ALAI HALL, c1904. Interior of a Jai Alai ball court in Havana, Cuba. Photograph, c1904

HONG KONG: RACECOURSE, c1875. A view of the grandstand at the racecourse in Hong Kong. Photographed c1875

MEXICO: HIGH SOCIETY, c1913. Mexican upper class women photographed at a bullfight, c1913

MEXICO: BULLFIGHT, c1900. Bullfight in an arena in Mexico. Stereograph, c1900

BRUSSELS: PROCESSION, 1625. A religious procession on Grand Place in Brussels, Flanders, 1625. Contemporary painting

SUMO WRESTLERS, c1900. An outdoor sumo wrestling match in Japan, c1900

MEXICO CITY, 1847. The U. S. Army entering Mexico City, 17 September 1847. Wood engraving
MEXICO CITY, 1847. The U.S. Army entering Mexico City, 17 September 1847. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

LONDON: HYDE PARK, c1895. Cyclists in Hyde Park, London, England. Photographed c1895

INDIA: FAKIR, 1907. A fakir on his bed of spikes. Stereograph, 1907

SRI LANKA: ELEPHANT KRaL. A kraal for captured elephants in Sri Lanka, with a viewing stand for English visitors. Wood engraving, English, 1864

ENGLAND: EPSOM RACES, 1875. Bringing in the Winner at the Epsom Races in England. Engraving, English, 1875

ENGLAND: EPSOM RACETRACK. The Royal Stand at Epsom Racetrack in England. Engraving, English, 1875

BERLIN: PARADE, 1913. A parade at the the opening of a new sports stadium in Berlin, Germany. Photograph, 1913

ITALY: VENICE, 1881. Italy - The fete on the canal to the Geographical Congress, Venice. Engraving, 1881

ITALY: VENICE, 1881. Italy - The pavilion of the Royal Garden at Venice. Engraving, 1881

ENGLAND: BOAT RACE, 1866. Spectators on the Hammersmith Bridge, watching the Oxford and Cambridge Universities yearly boat race on the Thames River. Wood engraving, English, 1866

PANAMA CANAL: GAMBOA DIKE. U. S. President Woodrow Wilson remotely triggers the
PANAMA CANAL: GAMBOA DIKE. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson remotely triggers the explosion of the Gamboa Dike, joining the Atlantic and Pacific sides and ending construction of the Panama Canal

JAPAN: SUMO WRESTLERS. A sumo wrestling match in Japan. Woodcut by Moronobu Hishikawa, 17th century

TIGHTROPE WALKER. A tightrope walker performing at a circus in Venice. Drawing, 18th or 19th century

CLEOPATRAs NEEDLE, 1880. The ancient obelisk known as Cleopatras Needle being lowered into horizontal position near the waterfront in Alexandria, Egypt, prior to being shipped to New York City

SPAIN: PARADE AT ARANJUEZ. Parade and ceremony at Aranjuez, presided over by King Charles III and the Prince of Asturias in the balcony. Oil on canvas by Luis Paret y Alcazar, c1773

MEXICO: AZTEC SACRIFICE. An Aztec priest performing a ritual offering of a human heart to the god Huitzilopochtli. Manuscript illumination from the Codex Magliabechiano, mid-16th century

VENICE: ST. MARKs SQUARE. View of Saint Marks Square in Venice, Italy, following the collapse of the Campanile on 14 July 1902

VENICE: PUPPET SHOW. Venetian puppet show vendor. Illustration from Giovanni Grevembrochs Gradenigo Dolphin, mid 18th century

CZECH INDEPENDENCE, 1918. A crowd observing the location of the newly formed state of Czechoslovakia as shown on a map of Europe outside the New York Public Library in New York City

K ANG-HSI (1654-1722). Emperor of China, 1661-1722. Scene in Peking on the occasion of K ang Hsis arrival for the celebration of his 60th birthday. Chinese woodcut, early 18th century

JAPAN: TYPHOON, c1911. Japanese torpedo boat driven ashore by a typhoon. Photograph, c1911

INDIA: NAVAL COMPETITION. Naval festival or competition at Udaipur, India. Indian miniature painting

INDIA: HINDU FESTIVAL. Spectators celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of spring, at the City Palace in Udaipur, India. Indian miniature painting

GOYA: STILT-WALKERS, c1791. The Stilt-Walkers. Oil on canvas, 1791-92, by Francisco Goya

SEVILLE: PROCESSION, 1858. Procession of the Corpus Christi, Seville, Spain. Oil on canvas, 1858, by Manuel Cabral

SPAIN: BOAR HUNT, c1790. Hunters kill a trapped boar in front of ladies in a carriage during a staged hunt in Spain. Oil on canvas, late 18th century, by Charles-Francois de la Traverse

MADRID: PLAZA MAYOR, c1780. Oil on canvas, Spanish, c1780

ST. HELENA AND JEW. The interrogation of a Jewish man by Saint Helena concerning the location of the Holy Cross. Retable panel, 1485-87, from the Church of the Holy Cross in Blesa, Spain

JAPAN: PORTUGUESE, c1600. Japanese priests and nobles watch a horse race of visiting Portuguese. Japanese namban screen, early 17th century

CHINA: REVOLUTION, 1911. Chinese Red Cross nurses march through the streets of Shanghai, China, during the Revolution of 1911. Drawing from an English newspaper of 1911

A ROMAN CHARIOT RACE. A Roman chariot race during the reign of Emperor Trajan. Photogravure after the painting by Ulpiano Checa

THIRTY YEARS WAR, 1633. Plate II from Jacques Callots Les miseres et les malheurs de la guerre, 1633, chronicling the horrors of the Thirty Years War

FARINI IN TURIN, 1860. Farinis Arrival in Turin, Italy, 18 March 1860. Oil by Carlo Bossoli

KNIGHTS: JOUST, 1517. Two knights jousting. German woodcut illustrating the Theuerdank, an allegorical poem by Melchiol Pfintzing, 1517

BATTLESHIP LAUNCH, 1917. Launch of the battleship USS Mississipi at Newport News, Virginia, 25 January 1917

INDIA: SNAKE AND CROW, 1887. Combat between a cobra and a crow, in India. Wood engraving, English, 1887

TRAINED HORSE, 1595. The wonderful horse of An. Woodcut, English, 1595

SALVATION ARMY WEDDING. A Salvation Army wedding at the barracks on Fourteenth Street, New York. Drawing by W.T. Smedley, 1891

LONDON: PARADE, c1915. The Salvation Army marching in a parade in London, England, c1915

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"The Spectator: Witnessing History Unfold Through the Eyes of Onlookers" The Orrery by Joseph Wright: A group of mesmerized spectators gaze upon a mechanical model of the solar system, marveling at the wonders of science and human ingenuity. Augusta National Golf Club House, 1943: Eager fans gather around the clubhouse, eagerly awaiting their favorite golfers as they compete in one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. WORLD SERIES, 1955: In a nail-biting moment captured forever, Sandy Amoros soars through Yankee Stadium's left field to catch Yogi Berra's deep fly ball during Game 7, leaving spectators breathless with anticipation. Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc committing self-immolation in Saigon: Shocked onlookers witness an act of profound protest against injustice as this brave monk sets himself ablaze to shed light on President Ngo Dinh Diem's mistreatment of protestors. The Airpump by Joseph Wright: With fascination and curiosity etched on their faces, observers gather around an air pump experiment that symbolizes mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge and scientific discovery. CLEVELAND: JACOBS FIELD - A sea of passionate baseball enthusiasts fills Jacobs Field; their collective cheers echoing through time as they support their beloved Cleveland Indians with unwavering loyalty. Churchill Downs horse racing at Kentucky Derby: Amidst thunderous hooves pounding against turf tracks at Churchill Downs, spectators hold their breaths while witnessing majestic horses galloping towards glory during America's greatest horse race event. Arthur Ashe triumphs over Jimmy Connors at Wimbledon finals in 1975: Captured mid-match point, ardent tennis fans watch intently as American legend Arthur Ashe defeats his opponent with grace and skill during a historic Wimbledon final match that will be remembered for years to come. Medieval jousting tournament.