Terraces Collection (#7)

Saint-Sabas, the terraces (b / w photo)
5214488 Saint-Sabas, the terraces (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint-Sabas, the terraces)

Eight women and a child on a palace terrace, c. 1760 (opaque w / c on paper)
874410 Eight women and a child on a palace terrace, c.1760 (opaque w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 21.7 x14.1 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Woman seated on a terrace with an attendant with a chauri, c
874515 Woman seated on a terrace with an attendant with a chauri, c.1735 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 16.7 x12.9 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A nobleman listens to music under a canopy on a terrace by a lake, c
874490 A nobleman listens to music under a canopy on a terrace by a lake, c.1680 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 33.5 x22 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Terraces, Spa Pavilion Gardens, Felixstowe (colour litho)
726161 Terraces, Spa Pavilion Gardens, Felixstowe (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terraces, Spa Pavilion Gardens)

Terrace cultivation on the edge of the desert (chromolitho)
2782973 Terrace cultivation on the edge of the desert (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrace cultivation on the edge of the desert)

Two brown bears, one standing on its hind legs and one sitting
3116067 Two brown bears, one standing on its hind legs and one sitting, look down from the Mappin Terraces, London Zoo, July 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

On the Terrace of a Hotel in Bordighera: The Painter Jean Martin Reviews his Bill
2972630 On the Terrace of a Hotel in Bordighera: The Painter Jean Martin Reviews his Bill, 1881 (black contecrayon over pen & brush & black ink on ivory laid paper, discoloured to cream) by Renoir

Ambair, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho)
STC418244 Ambair, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Auteil (pen & ink with wash on paper)
449287 Auteil (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Gasselin, Noel (fl.1677); 9.1x30.4 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; French

London Street Views, c. 1838 (engraving)
GHL430738 London Street Views, c.1838 (engraving) by Tallis, John (1815-76); width: 44 cm; Guildhall Art Gallery, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright

A Polar Bear standing tall, on its hind legs, at the edge of its enclosure on the Mappin
3822557 A Polar Bear standing tall, on its hind legs, at the edge of its enclosure on the Mappin Terraces, London Zoo, 1931 (b/w photo) by Bond

The Royal Visit to Huddersfield (engraving)
1107431 The Royal Visit to Huddersfield (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to Huddersfield)

Portrait of Queen Victoria (engraving)
982438 Portrait of Queen Victoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majesty Queen Victoria. After A M Huffam, engraved by J Rogers)

Kissing couple (colour photo)
3096012 Kissing couple (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kissing couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Rosyth Naval Base (colour photo)
3095825 Rosyth Naval Base (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosyth Naval Base. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

East side of the Palace of the Calm of the Sea, Gardens of Yuan Ming Yuan, Peking
STC173899 East side of the Palace of the Calm of the Sea, Gardens of Yuan Ming Yuan, Peking, 1783-86 (engraving) (see also 173898) by Lang Shining (Castiglione)

Design for landscaping the garden and park at the Queens House, Greenwich, 1662 (pen
BLT174226 Design for landscaping the garden and park at the Queens House, Greenwich, 1662 (pen, ink & wash) by Le Notre, Andre (1613-1700); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Model of the Charles II Castle, 1799 (mixed media)
2560063 Model of the Charles II Castle, 1799 (mixed media) by Mounsey, Revd. William (fl.1799); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire

Views in Sans Souci, Potsdam (engraving)
966727 Views in Sans Souci, Potsdam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Sans Souci, Potsdam)

Fireworks at the Crystal Palace, a view of the Gardens from one of the Terraces (engraving)
1038916 Fireworks at the Crystal Palace, a view of the Gardens from one of the Terraces (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fireworks at the Crystal Palace)

Staple Inn, London (colour photo)
3096668 Staple Inn, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staple Inn, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Parnham House, Beaminster (b / w photo)
3095397 Parnham House, Beaminster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parnham House, Beaminster. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Laura Place and Pulteney Street, Bath (colour photo)
3095380 Laura Place and Pulteney Street, Bath (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laura Place and Pulteney Street, Bath)

Mammoth hot springs of Gardiners River, Yellowstone National Park, North America
967950 Mammoth hot springs of Gardiners River, Yellowstone National Park, North America, with terraces of Travertine or Calcareous Tufa (engraving) by English School

British Valentine card with an image of a man and a woman standing on a garden terrace (colour litho)
982413 British Valentine card with an image of a man and a woman standing on a garden terrace (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Valentine card)

Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before (engraving)
1107644 Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before (engraving) by Sargent, Frederick (1837-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before)

Old Houses, Tottenham Lane, Crouch End (colour photo)
3094787 Old Houses, Tottenham Lane, Crouch End (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Houses, Tottenham Lane, Crouch End)

A Black Bear standing in its enclosure, on the Mappin Terraces
3066111 A Black Bear standing in its enclosure, on the Mappin Terraces, at London Zoo in 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Windsor Castle: Terrace looking westward (w / c on paper)
810332 Windsor Castle: Terrace looking westward (w/c on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

East Wing of Carlton House Terrace (engraving)
816328 East Wing of Carlton House Terrace (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: East Wing of Carlton House Terrace)

The presentation of a new bride, c. 1760 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874381 The presentation of a new bride, c.1760 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Khan, Mir Kalan (fl.c.1760-80); 34.4 x43.6 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Queen Udham Bai entertained, 1742 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874354 Queen Udham Bai entertained, 1742 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Mir Miran (fl.1742); 27.5 x32.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Udham Bai)

A female Polar Bear sitting on her haunches on the Mappin Terraces at London Zoo in
3618632 A female Polar Bear sitting on her haunches on the Mappin Terraces at London Zoo in September 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond

Potsdam, Die Terrassen von Sanssouci; The Terraces of Sanssouci (b / w photo)
6019318 Potsdam, Die Terrassen von Sanssouci; The Terraces of Sanssouci (b/w photo) by Stone, Sasha (1895-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Potsdam)

Galop. Showing the Royal Horticultural Society garden created to coincide with the 1862 Exhibition (colour litho)
558132 Galop. Showing the Royal Horticultural Society garden created to coincide with the 1862 Exhibition (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galop)

Newton Heath Right Wing Takes the Ball Up and Centres, 1899 (b / w photo)
ILN222185 Newton Heath Right Wing Takes the Ball Up and Centres, 1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK; English

A Bighorn Sheep ram standing on a rock looking out over his enclosure at the foot of
3822561 A Bighorn Sheep ram standing on a rock looking out over his enclosure at the foot of the Mappin Terraces, London Zoo

"Auntie, "in the Exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours (engraving)
1597525 " Auntie, " in the Exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours (engraving) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Auntie)

The Rotomahana terraces and hot springs, New Zealand, destroyed by an earthquake on 10 June 1886 (engraving)
967942 The Rotomahana terraces and hot springs, New Zealand, destroyed by an earthquake on 10 June 1886 (engraving) by English School

Te Tarata, near Rotomahana, New Zealand (chromolitho)
967836 Te Tarata, near Rotomahana, New Zealand (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Te Tarata, near Rotomahana, New Zealand)

Salvation Army hotel for Canadian servicemen, Southampton Row, London (b / w photo)
3094737 Salvation Army hotel for Canadian servicemen, Southampton Row, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frascati, Villa Torlonia (colour litho)
3098269 Frascati, Villa Torlonia (colour litho) by Vignal, Pierre (1855-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frascati, Villa Torlonia)

Palace Hotel and Baths, Buxton (colour photo)
3096717 Palace Hotel and Baths, Buxton (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palace Hotel and Baths, Buxton)

Portrait of a man wearing 17th century clothing (engraving)
960034 Portrait of a man wearing 17th century clothing (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a man wearing 17th century clothing)

Paddy fields forever
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Terraced green fields by the turquoise ocean from above, Camara de Lobos, Madeira island, Portugal, Atlantic, Europe

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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.