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Spectator Collection (#4)

"The Spectator: Witnessing History Unfold Through the Eyes of Onlookers" The Orrery by Joseph Wright

Background imageSpectator Collection: Young rabbit

Young rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculas, Isle of May, Firth of Forth, Scotland

Background imageSpectator Collection: French Velocipede C1820

French Velocipede C1820
An elaborately dressed man embarks on a velocipede ride, to the amazement of a lady spectator

Background imageSpectator Collection: People wait to watch a lunar eclipse at the open air skydeck of Roppongi Hills Tower in

People wait to watch a lunar eclipse at the open air skydeck of Roppongi Hills Tower in Tokyo, Japan January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Background imageSpectator Collection: A seagull takes shelter during a winter nor easter storm in New York

A seagull takes shelter during a winter nor easter storm in New York City, U.S. March 7, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Background imageSpectator Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Mario Andretti (USA), in an overcrowded pit lane, prepares to head out in the wet in his Lotus 80. He retired from the race on lap 28 with brake problems

Background imageSpectator Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Felipe Massa (BRA) Sauber Petronas C21 leads Heinz Harald Frentzen (GER) Arrows Cosworth A23 past the impressive new grandstand. Spanish Grand Prix, Rd5, Barcelona, Spain. 28 April 2002. BEST IMAGE

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Formula One World Championship
Race winner Carlos Reutemann (ARG) Ferrari 312T3 passes the packed grandstand at the end of the lap. British Grand Prix, Rd 10, Brands Hatch, England, 16 July 1978.

Background imageSpectator Collection: The Crucifixion, 1475. Creator: Gerard David

The Crucifixion, 1475. Creator: Gerard David
The Crucifixion, 1475.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Watching warships 10/28/11, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Watching warships 10/28/11, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Watching warships 10/28/11, 1911.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Ban Johnson, Garry Herrman, Thos. Lynch, World Series N.Y., 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Ban Johnson, Garry Herrman, Thos. Lynch, World Series N.Y., 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Ban Johnson, Garry Herrman, Thos. Lynch, World Series N.Y., 1911.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Mexican Society women at bullfight, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Mexican Society women at bullfight, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mexican Society women at bullfight, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Royal Progress, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Royal Progress, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Royal Progress, 1911.

Background imageSpectator Collection: N.Y. Americans, 4/22/11, Baseball, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

N.Y. Americans, 4/22/11, Baseball, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
N.Y. Americans, 4/22/11, Baseball, 1911.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Polo Grounds, New York (baseball), c1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Polo Grounds, New York (baseball), c1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Polo Grounds, New York (baseball), c1911.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Vanderbilt Race 1910 Miss Bird and Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Vanderbilt Race 1910 Miss Bird and Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Vanderbilt Race 1910 Miss Bird and Mrs. Thomas Hitchcock, 1910.

Background imageSpectator Collection: G.A.R. Parade, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

G.A.R. Parade, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
G.A.R. Parade, 1910. The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a significant fraternal organization formed after the American Civil War

Background imageSpectator Collection: G.A.R. Parade, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

G.A.R. Parade, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
G.A.R. Parade, 1910. The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a significant fraternal organization formed after the American Civil War

Background imageSpectator Collection: G.A.R. Parade, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

G.A.R. Parade, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
G.A.R. Parade, 1910. The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) was a significant fraternal organization formed after the American Civil War

Background imageSpectator Collection: J.S. Sherman, Gov. Fort and Com'r van Sant review G.A.R. Parade- Atlantic City, 1910

J.S. Sherman, Gov. Fort and Com'r van Sant review G.A.R. Parade- Atlantic City, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
J.S. Sherman, Gov. Fort and Com'r van Sant review G.A.R. Parade- Atlantic City, 1910. The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R)

Background imageSpectator Collection: J.J. Eller wins 120 yd. Hurdle 1911, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

J.J. Eller wins 120 yd. Hurdle 1911, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
J.J. Eller wins 120 yd. Hurdle 1911, 1911. Shows John Jacob ("Jack"or J.J.) Eller, Jr. (1883-1967), an American track and field athlete competing in the 120 yard hurdle race, held Sept

Background imageSpectator Collection: Japan (Waseda Ball Team) in N.Y. 4th of July Parade, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Japan (Waseda Ball Team) in N.Y. 4th of July Parade, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Japan (Waseda Ball Team) in N.Y. 4th of July Parade, 1911.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Former Police Chief Devery opening American League Park, 1910.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Game between Boston NL and New York NL at Polo Grounds (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Game between Boston NL and New York NL at Polo Grounds (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Game between Boston NL and New York NL at Polo Grounds (baseball), 1910.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Chas. Hyde opens American B.B. season, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Chas. Hyde opens American B.B. season, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Chas. Hyde opens American B.B. season, 1911.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Germany Schaefer, Washington AL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Germany Schaefer, Washington AL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Germany Schaefer, Washington AL (baseball), 1911. Shows Herman A. "Germany"Schaefer (1876-1919), one of the most entertaining characters in baseball history

Background imageSpectator Collection: National Palace, Mexico, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

National Palace, Mexico, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
National Palace, Mexico, 1910. Shows military parade for the celebration of the Centennial of Mexican Independence.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Watching Shibe Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Watching Shibe Park, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Watching Shibe Park, 1910.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Giants walk onto field; John McGraw leads, New York, NL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Giants walk onto field; John McGraw leads, New York, NL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Giants walk onto field; John McGraw leads, New York, NL (baseball), 1911.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Royal Progress, London, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Royal Progress, London, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Royal Progress, London, 1911.

Background imageSpectator Collection: G.A.R. Parade, Rochester, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

G.A.R. Parade, Rochester, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
G.A.R. Parade, Rochester, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Grand Army of the Republic veterans in a parade, Rochester, New York.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Easter Parade, Fifth Ave., New York, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Easter Parade, Fifth Ave., New York, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Easter Parade, Fifth Ave., New York, 1910.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Spectators on beach for motor boat races, Palm Beach, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Spectators on beach for motor boat races, Palm Beach, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Spectators on beach for motor boat races, Palm Beach, 1910.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Crowd on beach for motor boat races, Palm Beach, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Crowd on beach for motor boat races, Palm Beach, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Crowd on beach for motor boat races, Palm Beach, 1910.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Motor boats at dock, people on pier, Palm Beach, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service

Motor boats at dock, people on pier, Palm Beach, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Motor boats at dock, people on pier, Palm Beach, 1910.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Koji Yamada, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Koji Yamada, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Koji Yamada, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Polo Grounds LF stands, 10/8/12, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Polo Grounds LF stands, 10/8/12, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Polo Grounds LF stands, 10/8/12, 1912.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Johnson - Flynn contest, July 4 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Johnson - Flynn contest, July 4 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Johnson - Flynn contest, July 4 1912. Shows boxers Jack Johnson (1878-1946) and Jim Flynn (1879-1935) (born Andrew Chiariglione) in the ring at Las Vegas, New Mexico, July 4, 1912.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Paul D. Cravath & Vera, (1912?). Creator: Bain News Service

Paul D. Cravath & Vera, (1912?). Creator: Bain News Service
Paul D. Cravath & Vera, (1912?). Shows New York attorney Paul Drennan Cravath (1861-1940) and his daugher Vera Agnes Huntington Cravath (b.1896), probably at a horse show

Background imageSpectator Collection: Mr. & Mrs. Edm. Randolph & Victor Loew, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Mr. & Mrs. Edm. Randolph & Victor Loew, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mr. & Mrs. Edm. Randolph & Victor Loew, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageSpectator Collection: U.S. Sailors in Columbus Day Parade, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

U.S. Sailors in Columbus Day Parade, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
U.S. Sailors in Columbus Day Parade, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Gov. Foss & Mayor Gaynor, Polo Grounds, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Gov. Foss & Mayor Gaynor, Polo Grounds, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Gov. Foss & Mayor Gaynor, Polo Grounds, 1912.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Naval Parade, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Naval Parade, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Naval Parade, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Naval Parade, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Naval Parade, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Naval Parade, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Rockets And Blue Lights (Close At Hand) To Warn Steamboats Of Shoal Water, 1840. Creator: JMW Turner

Rockets And Blue Lights (Close At Hand) To Warn Steamboats Of Shoal Water, 1840. Creator: JMW Turner
Rockets And Blue Lights (Close At Hand) To Warn Steamboats Of Shoal Water, 1840. Shows a storm raging in an English harbor town

Background imageSpectator Collection: Waterloo Bridge Seen From Whitehall Stairs, c1829. Creator: John Constable

Waterloo Bridge Seen From Whitehall Stairs, c1829. Creator: John Constable
Waterloo Bridge Seen From Whitehall Stairs, c1829.

Background imageSpectator Collection: 1st game - 1912 World Series at the Polo Grounds, New York (baseball), 1912

1st game - 1912 World Series at the Polo Grounds, New York (baseball), 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
1st game - 1912 World Series at the Polo Grounds, New York (baseball), 1912.

Background imageSpectator Collection: Parade in honor of Olympic victors, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Parade in honor of Olympic victors, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Parade in honor of Olympic victors, 1912. Showing a parade in New York City, near Madison Square Park, for the 5th Olympic Games, held in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1912




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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.