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Summer Vacation Collection (#9)

Escape to the Ultimate Summer Getaway: From the vibrant beaches of Benidorm, Spain to the picturesque shores of Newport, Rhode Island and beyond

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Holiday Sketches (engraving)

Holiday Sketches (engraving)
1622062 Holiday Sketches (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Sketches. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 September 1882)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Down by the Sea (colour litho)

Down by the Sea (colour litho)
610743 Down by the Sea (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Down by the Sea.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Last Days at the Seaside (engraving)

Last Days at the Seaside (engraving)
1041213 Last Days at the Seaside (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last Days at the Seaside)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Holidays in the West Highlands, a Guide describing the Tombs of the Kings on Iona (engraving)

Holidays in the West Highlands, a Guide describing the Tombs of the Kings on Iona (engraving)
1047531 Holidays in the West Highlands, a Guide describing the Tombs of the Kings on Iona (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: With the Holiday Folk to Hampton Court on Whit Monday (engraving)

With the Holiday Folk to Hampton Court on Whit Monday (engraving)
1047328 With the Holiday Folk to Hampton Court on Whit Monday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Holiday Folk to Hampton Court on Whit Monday)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Sketches at an Anglo-French Watering-Place, Granville (engraving)

Sketches at an Anglo-French Watering-Place, Granville (engraving)
1099778 Sketches at an Anglo-French Watering-Place, Granville (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at an Anglo-French Watering-Place, Granville)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Nice, La Nouvelle Promenade Des Anglais, Le Palais De La Jetee (photo)

Nice, La Nouvelle Promenade Des Anglais, Le Palais De La Jetee (photo)
1094899 Nice, La Nouvelle Promenade Des Anglais, Le Palais De La Jetee (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nice, La Nouvelle Promenade Des Anglais)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: The Isle of Man, sketches at Douglas (engraving)

The Isle of Man, sketches at Douglas (engraving)
1036655 The Isle of Man, sketches at Douglas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Isle of Man, sketches at Douglas)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Depiction of the month of August (colour litho)

Depiction of the month of August (colour litho)
961084 Depiction of the month of August (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert (fl.1865-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Depiction of the month of August)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: A Holiday by the Sea (colour litho)

A Holiday by the Sea (colour litho)
960876 A Holiday by the Sea (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Holiday by the Sea)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: The Beach, St. Malo, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)

The Beach, St. Malo, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
995936 The Beach, St. Malo, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Morrice, James Wilson (1865-1924); 38.5x55.5 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; © Art Gallery of Ontario; Bequest of David R

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Trade card with a close-up image of a woman in beachwear (chromolitho)

Trade card with a close-up image of a woman in beachwear (chromolitho)
963868 Trade card with a close-up image of a woman in beachwear (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Bank-Holiday Amusements, the Razzle-Dazzles in Epping Forest (litho)

Bank-Holiday Amusements, the Razzle-Dazzles in Epping Forest (litho)
1062830 Bank-Holiday Amusements, the Razzle-Dazzles in Epping Forest (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank-Holiday Amusements)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Beach

Beach
LLM460527 Beach by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beach. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880). Note cut-outs stuck onto pictures

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Baby

Baby
LLM462164 Baby by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby. Illustration from The Henny-Penny Picture Book (George Routledge, c 1890)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Buying toys on the beach

Buying toys on the beach
LLM462035 Buying toys on the beach by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buying toys on the beach)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: The Sand Castle

The Sand Castle
LLM460044 The Sand Castle by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sand Castle. Illustration for Home Kindness (Thomas Nelson, c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: On Pleasure Bent (engraving)

On Pleasure Bent (engraving)
729584 On Pleasure Bent (engraving) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Pleasure Bent - A Bank Holiday Roadside Scene. Drawn by William Hatherell)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: A Watery Introduction (colour litho)

A Watery Introduction (colour litho)
732284 A Watery Introduction (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Watery Introduction)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Postcard of the beach and Boulevard St Georges, Royan, France sent in 1913 (b / w photo)

Postcard of the beach and Boulevard St Georges, Royan, France sent in 1913 (b / w photo)
660573 Postcard of the beach and Boulevard St Georges, Royan, France sent in 1913 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: The Tower Ballroom - Pavilion. Postcard sent in 1913

The Tower Ballroom - Pavilion. Postcard sent in 1913
660490 The Tower Ballroom - Pavilion. Postcard sent in 1913. by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Mers - a part of the beach. Postcard sent in 1913

Mers - a part of the beach. Postcard sent in 1913
660385 Mers - a part of the beach. Postcard sent in 1913. by French Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: The beautiful Italian festivities (colour litho)

The beautiful Italian festivities (colour litho)
2809245 The beautiful Italian festivities (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beautiful Italian parties)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: An unforgettable show, the procession of the Eucharistic Flotilla on the sea of Genoa (colour litho)

An unforgettable show, the procession of the Eucharistic Flotilla on the sea of Genoa (colour litho)
2809237 An unforgettable show, the procession of the Eucharistic Flotilla on the sea of Genoa (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unforgettable show)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: In Arcachon (France) a floating boarding pontoon, under the weight of a crowd... (colour litho)

In Arcachon (France) a floating boarding pontoon, under the weight of a crowd... (colour litho)
2809131 In Arcachon (France) a floating boarding pontoon, under the weight of a crowd... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Militarist nostalgia in Germany (colour litho)

Militarist nostalgia in Germany (colour litho)
2809077 Militarist nostalgia in Germany (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Militarist nostalgia in Germany)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: A curious old Cornish custom (colour litho)

A curious old Cornish custom (colour litho)
2809001 A curious old Cornish custom (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A curious old Cornish custom. Dance Day was also celebrated in Helston this year)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: The festivities for the return from Northern Slesvig to Denmark (colour litho)

The festivities for the return from Northern Slesvig to Denmark (colour litho)
2808919 The festivities for the return from Northern Slesvig to Denmark (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: The Sovereigns on holiday, the Queen among the poor children sent for treatment to the sea baths

The Sovereigns on holiday, the Queen among the poor children sent for treatment to the sea baths in Pisa (colour litho)
2808502 The Sovereigns on holiday, the Queen among the poor children sent for treatment to the sea baths in Pisa (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Some Sea-side Fashions for 1863 (coloured engraving)

Some Sea-side Fashions for 1863 (coloured engraving)
2818065 Some Sea-side Fashions for 1863 (coloured engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Sea-side Fashions for 1863)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: The swimming crossing of the Tiber of a barded and mounted horse

The swimming crossing of the Tiber of a barded and mounted horse, horse and rider enter the water (colour litho)
2815011 The swimming crossing of the Tiber of a barded and mounted horse, horse and rider enter the water (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Castle-Building (colour litho)

Castle-Building (colour litho)
2814664 Castle-Building (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle-Building)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Are we down-hearted? No!!! (chromolitho)

Are we down-hearted? No!!! (chromolitho)
2800646 Are we down-hearted? No!!! (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Are we down-hearted? No!!! Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Seaside comforts (chromolitho)

Seaside comforts (chromolitho)
2800643 Seaside comforts (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaside comforts. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: The celebration of the mid-August festival, the Ferragosto, above the Milan Cathedral (colour litho)

The celebration of the mid-August festival, the Ferragosto, above the Milan Cathedral (colour litho)
2798811 The celebration of the mid-August festival, the Ferragosto, above the Milan Cathedral (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: The Colossal Fire Of The Rich American Seaside Resort Of Atlantic City

The Colossal Fire Of The Rich American Seaside Resort Of Atlantic City, The Flight Of The Population (Colour Litho)
2798540 The Colossal Fire Of The Rich American Seaside Resort Of Atlantic City, The Flight Of The Population (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Spring In Milan, The Crowd Storms Monzas Trams To Go To Spend Sunday In The Countryside

Spring In Milan, The Crowd Storms Monzas Trams To Go To Spend Sunday In The Countryside (colour litho)
2798539 Spring In Milan, The Crowd Storms Monzas Trams To Go To Spend Sunday In The Countryside (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring In Milan)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: The Last Sulphur (Colour Litho)

The Last Sulphur (Colour Litho)
2798421 The Last Sulphur (Colour Litho) by Thiel, Ewald (1855-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last sulphur. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 14 April 1901.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Girls splashing a man in the sea (colour litho)

Girls splashing a man in the sea (colour litho)
2797995 Girls splashing a man in the sea (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls splashing a man in the sea)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Dieppe (colour photo)

Dieppe (colour photo)
2797003 Dieppe (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dieppe. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: 14 July. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

14 July. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2785960 14 July. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Burret, Leonce (1866-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: 14 July. Illustration for Le Rire, 16 July 1904.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: A torpedo, loaded with children heading for a village in the Rhineland for their first

A torpedo, loaded with children heading for a village in the Rhineland for their first communion... (colour litho)
2778045 A torpedo, loaded with children heading for a village in the Rhineland for their first communion... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A torpedo)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: While much of Europe is overrun by frost, the people of Australia are sweating... (colour litho)

While much of Europe is overrun by frost, the people of Australia are sweating... (colour litho)
2783865 While much of Europe is overrun by frost, the people of Australia are sweating... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: More than a hundred thousand children in need of care, one hundred and twenty thousand avant-garde

More than a hundred thousand children in need of care, one hundred and twenty thousand avant-garde
2783514 More than a hundred thousand children in need of care, one hundred and twenty thousand avant-garde and seven thousand children

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Summer is born (colour litho)

Summer is born (colour litho)
2783491 Summer is born (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The summer is born)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Outdoor activities for children during the school holidays (colour litho)

Outdoor activities for children during the school holidays (colour litho)
2795755 Outdoor activities for children during the school holidays (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Trains taking passengers to Bastille Day celebrations (colour litho)

Trains taking passengers to Bastille Day celebrations (colour litho)
2795627 Trains taking passengers to Bastille Day celebrations (colour litho) by Bouard, Ernest Auguste (d.1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trains taking passengers to Bastille Day celebrations)

Background imageSummer Vacation Collection: Beach and Pointe de la Maloine, Dinard (b / w photo)

Beach and Pointe de la Maloine, Dinard (b / w photo)
3102124 Beach and Pointe de la Maloine, Dinard (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beach and Pointe de la Maloine, Dinard)




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Escape to the Ultimate Summer Getaway: From the vibrant beaches of Benidorm, Spain to the picturesque shores of Newport, Rhode Island and beyond, indulge in a dreamy summer vacation. Picture yourself lounging by the crystal-clear waters of Playa Levante, surrounded by majestic hotels that exude luxury and relaxation. Transport yourself back in time to the 1880s at the elegant Yacht Club in Newport, where opulence meets tranquility. Immerse yourself in history as you explore The Grand and Metropole Hotels in Folkestone, their colorful façades mirroring the vibrancy of your summer adventure. Take a bird's-eye view of Catalonia's stunning holiday resort on Roses Beach; high-rise buildings harmoniously blend with nature's beauty. Let Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol inspire your own tale as you stroll along Newport's beach scene from the 1870s. Witness moments that transcend time like a woman too full of joy for her donkey ride – captured beautifully through lithography. Create cherished memories with loved ones on Zingst beach in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Germany; feel pure bliss under summer clouds while basking beside North Germany's Baltic Sea. Marvel at panoramic views near Listed village on Bornholm island or find solace amidst Snogebaek forest's summer house retreat. Unwind on Dueodde beach – Denmark’s hidden gem boasting pristine sands and azure waters that beckon serenity. Sink into white beach chairs along Zingst’s shoreline; let Northern Germany embrace you with its coastal charm. This summer vacation promises an escape from reality – a chance to rejuvenate mind, body, and soul amidst breathtaking landscapes across continents. Embrace this season’s allure and embark on an unforgettable journey filled with sun-kissed days and endless possibilities.