Terraces Collection (#6)

DDE-90024064
Asia, Bhutan. Rice fields and terraces spread out in all areas between the mountains. Date: 29/09/2007

Blue paddy field
Taisuke Goto

Terrace in Tu Le_Yen Bai_Viet Nam
Ngo Trung Dung

Lineart of terraces in Khau Pha_Mu Cang Chai_ Yen Bai_02
Ngo Trung Dung

Working on terraces in Mu cang chai, Yen Bai
Ngo Trung Dung

View over Piodao, schist medieval mountain village, Serra da Estrela, Beira Alta, Portugal, Europe

Woman on the terrace looking at the moon, 1849 (oil on canvas)
5906500 Woman on the terrace looking at the moon, 1849 (oil on canvas) by Baade, Knud Andreassen (1808-79); 88x68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Venice in London, Sketches in Olympia (litho)
1055847 Venice in London, Sketches in Olympia (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venice in London, Sketches in Olympia)

A couple embrace on a terrace, c. 1835 (opaque w / c, lacquer, gold & glass on paper)
874534 A couple embrace on a terrace, c.1835 (opaque w/c, lacquer, gold & glass on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 56.2 x40.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Muhammad Shah enthroned on a terrace at night with his officers, c
874352 Muhammad Shah enthroned on a terrace at night with his officers, c.1735 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Nidha Mal, Jharokha (fl.1730-75); 32.8 x42.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Trentham Hall
LLM457694 Trentham Hall by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trentham Hall. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Stanfords Library Map of London and its Suburbs (colour litho)
558222 Stanfords Library Map of London and its Suburbs (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stanfords Library Map of London and its Suburbs)

Golden Hours in Olden Times, 1889 (oil on canvas)
2601878 Golden Hours in Olden Times, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Coleman, William Stephen (1829-1904); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Gwennap Pit near Redruth, Cornwall, where Methodist John Wesley preached to massive congregations 18 times between 1762 and 1789

Model of the Charles II Castle, 1799 (mixed media)
2560064 Model of the Charles II Castle, 1799 (mixed media) by Mounsey, Revd. William (fl.1799); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire

Singleton Abbey (colour photo)
3095325 Singleton Abbey (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singleton Abbey. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Boulevard de la Mer, Deauville (colour photo)
3095206 Boulevard de la Mer, Deauville (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boulevard de la Mer, Deauville)

A Tottenham Corner at the County Goal, 1899 (b / w photo)
ILN222182 A Tottenham Corner at the County Goal, 1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Aston Villa and Everton playing the final of the Association Cup, 1897 (b / w photo)
ILN222180 Aston Villa and Everton playing the final of the Association Cup, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London

Plan of the Frederician Park of Sanssouci at Potsdam, 1772 (engraving)
3114471 Plan of the Frederician Park of Sanssouci at Potsdam, 1772 (engraving) by Schleuen, Johann David (fl.1740-74); Private Collection; (add.info)

Venice in London: Sketches at Olympia - One of the Terraces (engraving)
604371 Venice in London: Sketches at Olympia - One of the Terraces (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venice in London)

The First Half - Looking Towards Spurs Goal, 1899 (b / w photo)
ILN222181 The First Half - Looking Towards Spurs Goal, 1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Villa Lappeggi, from Views of Tuscany, published c. 1744-57 (engraving)
STC172958 Villa Lappeggi, from Views of Tuscany, published c.1744-57 (engraving) by Zocchi, Giuseppe (1711-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vedute delle Ville)

View of the Villa Aldobrandini from the garden (engraving) (b / w photo)
STC172952 View of the Villa Aldobrandini from the garden (engraving) (b/w photo) by Spechi, Alessandro (1668-1729); Private Collection; (add.info)

Terrace buildings in the Inca citadel, built in 15th century (photo)
MAE175205 Terrace buildings in the Inca citadel, built in 15th century (photo) by Pre-Columbian; Machu Picchu, Peru; ePaul Maeyaert; South American, out of copyright

View of Ancient Babylon showing the Hanging Gardens and the Temple of Jupiter Belus
STC256504 View of Ancient Babylon showing the Hanging Gardens and the Temple of Jupiter Belus, plate 3 from Entwurf einer historischen Architektur

The terrace in Barnes (b / w photo)
733983 The terrace in Barnes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The terrace in Barnes, London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Heathcote, Ilkley, Yorkshire (colour litho)
3652254 Heathcote, Ilkley, Yorkshire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heathcote, Ilkley, Yorkshire)

Highbury Terrace, London (colour photo)
3094785 Highbury Terrace, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highbury Terrace, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

England and France embracing (colour photo)
3095960 England and France embracing (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: England and France embracing)

Heythrop College, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire (b / w photo)
3093808 Heythrop College, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heythrop College, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire)

London Zoo (b / w photo)
3095058 London Zoo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Zoo. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Golborne Road, North Kensington, SW London, with shop premises including Olsons grocers and Golborne haircutters. Date: circa 1905

Chelsea Football Club team 1908-1909
Chelsea Football Club team and management, season of 1908-1909 (names below the photo). Date: 1908-1909

A Special Pleader Sueing or Half a Crown (litho)
982191 A Special Pleader Sueing or Half a Crown (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Special Pleader Sueing, or Half a Crown)

Standing on the terraces (b / w photo)
3643210 Standing on the terraces (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Standing on the terraces. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Polar Bear sitting up in its enclosure at the base of the Mappin Terraces at London Zoo
3688401 A Polar Bear sitting up in its enclosure at the base of the Mappin Terraces at London Zoo in September 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

The terrace of the House of Commons (b / w photo)
733982 The terrace of the House of Commons (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The terrace of the House of Commons, overlooking the River Thames)

Plan of the first works at Versailles (pencil on paper)
BIF253265 Plan of the first works at Versailles (pencil on paper) by Le Notre, Andre (1613-1700); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Gullen Makes a Good Save for the Hotspurs, 1899 (b / w photo)
ILN222186 Gullen Makes a Good Save for the Hotspurs, 1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Mid-Field Play, 1899 (b / w photo)
ILN222183 Mid-Field Play, 1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Bath, from the private road leading to Prior Park, from A Picturesque Guide to Bath
STC444695 Bath, from the private road leading to Prior Park, from A Picturesque Guide to Bath, Bristol Hot-Wells, the River Avon and the Adjacent Country, published 1793 (colour aquatint) by Hassell

House and Garden, 1715 (engraving)
468859 House and Garden, 1715 (engraving) by Diesel, Matthias (fl.1706-52) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Erlustierende Augenweide in Vorstellung Herrlicher Garten)

Garden of the Duke of Parma on the Palatine Hill, looking towards Campo Vaccino, Rome
STC171686 Garden of the Duke of Parma on the Palatine Hill, looking towards Campo Vaccino, Rome, from Il Nuovo Teatro della Fabriche et Edifici in Prospettiva di Roma Moderna

Country house scene with deer and arboretum (oil on canvas)
OJ379569 Country house scene with deer and arboretum (oil on canvas) by Nebot, Balthasar (fl.1730-65) (attr. to); 91.4x121.9 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

The Terraces (b / w photo)
3103646 The Terraces (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Terraces. Photograph in Gardens Old and New Vol III (Country Life, c 1910).); © Look and Learn

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"From the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to Machu Picchu: Exploring Terraces Around the World" they have long been a marvel of human ingenuity and architectural prowess. Just like the iconic Hanging Gardens of Babylon, these elevated platforms adorned with lush greenery continue to captivate our imagination. In Peru's breathtaking Machu Picchu, terraces take on a whole new meaning as they blend seamlessly into the majestic landscape. Llamas roam freely, adding an enchanting touch to this ancient wonder that has stood the test of time. But terraces aren't limited to historical sites alone. In London's Blackstock Road, a peculiar sight awaits - a bus embedded in a house. This unique terrace arrangement showcases how creativity knows no bounds when it comes to utilizing space. Meanwhile, in Canberra, Australia, terraces take on a different form altogether - swimming pools. These modern oases offer respite from the scorching heat while providing stunning views of the cityscape. The island of Santorini in Greece boasts its own share of captivating terraced landscapes. Fira, perched atop cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea, offers visitors an unforgettable experience as they wander through narrow streets lined with charming white-washed buildings and vibrant flowers adorning every terrace. On another continent lies Bingham Canyon Copper Mine in Utah. This colossal man-made excavation is an awe-inspiring testament to human engineering and resource extraction techniques that have shaped our world for centuries. Closer to home in Southport, England, beautifully manicured gardens grace residential areas where residents can enjoy peaceful moments surrounded by nature's beauty right at their doorstep. Back in Peru once again stands Machu Picchu with its mesmerizing view from below Huayna Picchu mountain. The intricate network of stone terraces cascades down steep slopes creating an otherworldly panorama that leaves visitors breathless. Whether it be ancient wonders or contemporary marvels like the Hanging Gardens, they have become a canvas for human expression.