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Townhouse Collection (#5)

Discover the charm of townhouses in various corners of the world

Background imageTownhouse Collection: The Nursing Mother, 1804 (oil on canvas)

The Nursing Mother, 1804 (oil on canvas)
8690961 The Nursing Mother, 1804 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Marguerite (1761-1837); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: By Marguerite Gerard)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: The Leader valley at Cowdenknowes House, Berwickshire, 1843 [Scotland], 1843 (watercolour)

The Leader valley at Cowdenknowes House, Berwickshire, 1843 [Scotland], 1843 (watercolour)
7342290 The Leader valley at Cowdenknowes House, Berwickshire, 1843 [Scotland], 1843 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 17.6x26.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageTownhouse Collection: French farm, ca 1900 (painting)

French farm, ca 1900 (painting)
8719873 French farm, ca 1900 (painting) by Thaulow, Fritz (1847-1906); 38x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Frits Thaulow (1847-1906)); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Spring Morning in Han Palace, 17th century (ink & colour on silk)

Spring Morning in Han Palace, 17th century (ink & colour on silk)
8724774 Spring Morning in Han Palace, 17th century (ink & colour on silk) by Jianlong, Gu (1606-c.1687); 29.75 x 209 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageTownhouse Collection: The enema, published 1909 (engraving)

The enema, published 1909 (engraving)
1000961 The enema, published 1909 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: The Poor Man's Friend': Cartoon by John Leech from Punch, London, February 1845

The Poor Man's Friend': Cartoon by John Leech from Punch, London, February 1845
527863 The Poor Man's Friend': Cartoon by John Leech from Punch, London, February 1845, showing Death as the friend of the old or sick unemployed manual labourer

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Birthplace of Scottish botanist Robert Brown, Montrose (engraving)

Birthplace of Scottish botanist Robert Brown, Montrose (engraving)
8676884 Birthplace of Scottish botanist Robert Brown, Montrose (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthplace of Scottish botanist Robert Brown, Montrose)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: The White Swans (chromolitho)

The White Swans (chromolitho)
8675762 The White Swans (chromolitho) by Havers, Alice (1850-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Swans. Illustration from The White Swans and Other Tales by Hans Andersen)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: King's Newton Hall, near Melbourne, Derbyshire (engraving)

King's Newton Hall, near Melbourne, Derbyshire (engraving)
8677048 King's Newton Hall, near Melbourne, Derbyshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King's Newton Hall, near Melbourne, Derbyshire)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: House and opera house, Glyndebourne, Sussex (b/w photo)

House and opera house, Glyndebourne, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676010 House and opera house, Glyndebourne, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House and opera house, Glyndebourne, Sussex)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Uppark, South Harting, Sussex (b/w photo)

Uppark, South Harting, Sussex (b/w photo)
8675989 Uppark, South Harting, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uppark, South Harting, Sussex)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: How a house is built (litho)

How a house is built (litho)
8675783 How a house is built (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How a house is built)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Sir Isaac Newton's House, Orange Street, Leicester Square, London (engraving)

Sir Isaac Newton's House, Orange Street, Leicester Square, London (engraving)
8676573 Sir Isaac Newton's House, Orange Street, Leicester Square, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Isaac Newton's House)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Bungalow of Sir James Brooke, Sarawak, Borneo (engraving)

Bungalow of Sir James Brooke, Sarawak, Borneo (engraving)
8676565 Bungalow of Sir James Brooke, Sarawak, Borneo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bungalow of Sir James Brooke, Sarawak, Borneo)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Queen Victoria's visit to Leeds (engraving)

Queen Victoria's visit to Leeds (engraving)
8676518 Queen Victoria's visit to Leeds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria's visit to Leeds)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Chapel in a Roman house (engraving)

Chapel in a Roman house (engraving)
8635767 Chapel in a Roman house (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chapel in a Roman house. Illustration from Rom)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: George Elliot's house, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea Embankment, London (coloured photo)

George Elliot's house, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea Embankment, London (coloured photo)
8635436 George Elliot's house, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea Embankment, London (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Elliot's house)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Plan of the Maze at Hatfield (litho)

Plan of the Maze at Hatfield (litho)
8631776 Plan of the Maze at Hatfield (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Maze at Hatfield)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Mytton takes a drop 'as high as a house' (litho)

Mytton takes a drop "as high as a house" (litho)
8630025 Mytton takes a drop "as high as a house" (litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mytton takes a drop "as high as a house")

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Pliable's return to his own House (engraving)

Pliable's return to his own House (engraving)
8673774 Pliable's return to his own House (engraving) by Watson, James Dawson (1832-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pliable's return to his own House)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: View of the Mall from the Prime Minister's garden, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)

View of the Mall from the Prime Minister's garden, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)
8673293 View of the Mall from the Prime Minister's garden, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageTownhouse Collection: The lobby and the door of the Cabinet Council Room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)

The lobby and the door of the Cabinet Council Room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)
8673300 The lobby and the door of the Cabinet Council Room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageTownhouse Collection: The Cabinet Council Room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)

The Cabinet Council Room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)
8673299 The Cabinet Council Room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cabinet Council Room, looking westward)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: The Cabinet Council room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)

The Cabinet Council room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo)
8673296 The Cabinet Council room, No 10 Downing Street, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cabinet Council room, looking eastward)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: A first visit on New Year's Day (colour litho)

A first visit on New Year's Day (colour litho)
8673254 A first visit on New Year's Day (colour litho) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: A first visit on New Year's Day)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: The Morning Salute to the Friend of Animals (engraving)

The Morning Salute to the Friend of Animals (engraving)
8672753 The Morning Salute to the Friend of Animals (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning Salute to the Friend of Animals)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Becket's house in London (litho)

Becket's house in London (litho)
8672541 Becket's house in London (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Becket's house in London, Act 1, Scene 1)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: The will of Cecil Rhodes (b/w photo)

The will of Cecil Rhodes (b/w photo)
8672140 The will of Cecil Rhodes (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The will of Cecil Rhodes)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Good night, everybody - good night! (colour litho)

Good night, everybody - good night! (colour litho)
8672619 Good night, everybody - good night! (colour litho) by Richardson, Agnes (1854-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Good night, everybody - good night!" Cute couple in bed)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Convent of the Sacred Heart, Roehampton: House from the Lake (b/w photo)

Convent of the Sacred Heart, Roehampton: House from the Lake (b/w photo)
8649262 Convent of the Sacred Heart, Roehampton: House from the Lake (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House from the Lake)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Lazarus is Dead (engraving)

Lazarus is Dead (engraving)
8650119 Lazarus is Dead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lazarus is Dead. Illustration for Brighter than the Sun or Christ the Light of the World)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: House at Willesley Green, near Cranbrook, Kent (b/w photo)

House at Willesley Green, near Cranbrook, Kent (b/w photo)
8647695 House at Willesley Green, near Cranbrook, Kent (b/w photo) by Davie, William Galsworthy (1841-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: House at Willesley Green, near Cranbrook, Kent)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: House of a Native Chief (engraving)

House of a Native Chief (engraving)
8648093 House of a Native Chief (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: House of a Native Chief. New Guinea)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Haddon Hall: Garden and Terrace Steps (b/w photo)

Haddon Hall: Garden and Terrace Steps (b/w photo)
8640322 Haddon Hall: Garden and Terrace Steps (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden and Terrace Steps)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Haddon Hall: The Upper Courtyard (b/w photo)

Haddon Hall: The Upper Courtyard (b/w photo)
8640316 Haddon Hall: The Upper Courtyard (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Upper Courtyard)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Haddon Hall: The Chapel, looking East (b/w photo)

Haddon Hall: The Chapel, looking East (b/w photo)
8640315 Haddon Hall: The Chapel, looking East (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chapel, looking East)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Haddon Hall: Ante Room, showing Dorothy Vernon's Doorway (b/w photo)

Haddon Hall: Ante Room, showing Dorothy Vernon's Doorway (b/w photo)
8640318 Haddon Hall: Ante Room, showing Dorothy Vernon's Doorway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ante Room)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Home of Italian author Alessandro Manzoni, Milan (engraving)

Home of Italian author Alessandro Manzoni, Milan (engraving)
8626282 Home of Italian author Alessandro Manzoni, Milan (engraving) by Schultz, Oskar (died 1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home of Italian poet and novelist Alessandro Manzoni, Milan)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Palazzo Leopardi, Recanati, Italy (engraving)

Palazzo Leopardi, Recanati, Italy (engraving)
8626277 Palazzo Leopardi, Recanati, Italy (engraving) by Schultz, Oskar (died 1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palazzo Leopardi, Recanati, Italy)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: House in Naples where Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi died in 1837 (engraving)

House in Naples where Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi died in 1837 (engraving)
8626274 House in Naples where Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi died in 1837 (engraving) by Schultz, Oskar (died 1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Villa Ferrigni, near Naples (colour litho)

Villa Ferrigni, near Naples (colour litho)
8626242 Villa Ferrigni, near Naples (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villa Ferrigni, near Naples)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Goethe's three grandchildren at the author's house, 1836 (litho)

Goethe's three grandchildren at the author's house, 1836 (litho)
8626213 Goethe's three grandchildren at the author's house, 1836 (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Making a Christmas Pudding (b/w photo)

Making a Christmas Pudding (b/w photo)
8655278 Making a Christmas Pudding (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making a Christmas Pudding)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: I was sorry I was out when you looked in (colour litho)

I was sorry I was out when you looked in (colour litho)
8656526 I was sorry I was out when you looked in (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I was sorry I was out when you looked in)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: French Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries (engraving)

French Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries (engraving)
8644820 French Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Architecture of the 16th and 17th Centuries)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Illustration for Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (colour litho)

Illustration for Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (colour litho)
8646030 Illustration for Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pilgrims at the house of Mnason)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630688 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTownhouse Collection: Crowds celebrating the Relief of Mafeking, London, 1900 (b/w photo)

Crowds celebrating the Relief of Mafeking, London, 1900 (b/w photo)
8626543 Crowds celebrating the Relief of Mafeking, London, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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Discover the charm of townhouses in various corners of the world. From the picturesque landscapes of Italy to the vibrant streets of Poland, these architectural gems are sure to captivate your imagination. In Sicily, specifically Punta Secca, lies a townhouse that has gained fame as the residence of fictional TV detective Inspector Montalbano. This quaint abode is nestled in Santa Croce Camerina and offers a glimpse into the captivating world of crime-solving. Traveling north to Surrey, England, Ham House stands tall with its aquatint facade. Its elegant design showcases a blend of sophistication and history that transports you back in time. Venturing further east to Modica, Italy, one can admire breathtaking views from an old townhouse. The panoramic vista captures both the beauty and authenticity of this ancient city's architecture. Norway boasts traditional timber houses in Bryggen, Bergen. These charming structures exude warmth and character against a backdrop of stunning natural scenery. Journeying southward to Libya's oasis city Ghadames reveals UNESCO World Heritage-listed townhouses. Their unique construction harmonizes with their desert surroundings while offering respite from scorching temperatures. Back in Europe, Stortorget Square presents colorful townhouses illuminated by sunrise. Medieval vibes permeate through narrow cobblestone streets lined with inviting restaurants—a truly enchanting sight. Milan takes us on an adventure atop its iconic Duomo Cathedral roof through a black-and-white photograph. The view from above unveils Milan's urban landscape like never before—truly awe-inspiring. Clapham Common's North Side showcases old houses lithographed for posterity—an homage to London's rich architectural heritage that continues to stand strong today. Park Hall enchants with its engraved façade—a testament to grandeur and elegance preserved throughout generations past. Austria beckons us towards Das Goldene Dachl (Golden Roof), where intricate craftsmanship adorns this architectural masterpiece.