Urban Life Collection

Abandoned baby found by police, New York City, 1890s
Policeman bringing in an abandoned infant found in an alley on a winter night, New York City, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

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Medieval walled city of Nuremberg, Germany, 1400s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Erie Canal boats wintering in New York harbor
Erie Canal boats anchored for the winter at the East River docks, New York City, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

William James Glackens Girl Green Turban c. 1913
William James Glackens: Girl in Green Turban, William James Glackens, c. 1913, Oil on canvas, Philadelphia native William Glackens is best known for his early work as a member of the Ashcan School

Poor people warm themselves over a sidewalk steam vent in Manhattan, 1870s
NWI4759752 Poor people warm themselves over a sidewalk steam vent in Manhattan, 1870s.; (add.info.: Poor people warm themselves over a sidewalk steam vent in Manhattan)

Cape May, New Jersey, victorian architecture of store fronts along washington Street

A red bicycle is a planter on the Washington Street Pedestrian Mall in Cape May, New Jersey

Cape May, New Jersey, USA

Saint Peters By-The-Sea Episcopal Church, Cape May Point, NJ

Traditional Ribeira, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Oporto, Portugal

Vintage Poster of a New York City Fire Escape, 1937 (silkscreen print)
2622433 Vintage Poster of a New York City Fire Escape, 1937 (silkscreen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage poster of a New York City fire escape)

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Japan/ Tokyo/ Shinjuku Japanese man is gambling at electronic machine

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Japan/ Tokyo/ Shinjuku/ Kabuki-cho Japanese people are betting on electronic gambling machines

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Japan/ Tokyo/ Shinjuku Japanese young people in front of screens are playing soccer video game

Jupp Wiertz Germany Berlin night paper lithography
Jupp Wiertz, Germany - Berlin by night, paper, lithography, type printing, total: height: 101 cm; width: 63, 5 cm, signed: recto u. r

Jupp Wiertz Auf der Reichsautobahn nach Mannheim
Jupp Wiertz, Auf der Reichsautobahn nach Mannheim, paper, offset lithography, total: height: 101 cm; width: 63, 7 cm, signed: recto u. r

Chicago grain elevators loading ships, 1870s
Grain loaded in Chicago on ships bound for the Erie Canal, 1870s. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Homeless boys sleeping in an alley, 1890s
Homeless street boys sleeping in an alley in New York City, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Chicago police arresting a suspect, 1890s
Police making a patrol-box arrest in Chicago, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century Thulstrup illustration

Afternoon concert on the U. S. Capitol grounds, 1870s
Citizens enjoying music on a summer day in Washington DC, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

William James Glackens Self-Portrait 1908 Oil
William James Glackens: Self-Portrait, William James Glackens, 1908, Oil on canvas, Philadelphia native William Glackens was one of the most important American painters

William James Glackens Race Track 1908-1909
William James Glackens: Race Track, William James Glackens, 1908-1909, Oil on canvas, Early in his career, Philadelphia native William Glackens was known for his dark, gritty scenes of urban life

Pink Motel Room Doors

The shop window at Dolcis shoe shop in Bexleyheath. 1 September 1936

Washington DC on a summer afternoon, 1890
Afternoon strollers on Connecticut Avenue in Washington DC, 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Plan for a subway station in Boston, 1890s
View of a proposed subway station in Boston, Massachusetts, 1892. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Erie Canal in Buffalo, New York
Boats at their moorings on the Erie Canal in Buffalo, New York, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Rush hour at a Manhattan elevated railroad station, 1890
Rainy rush hour at a crowded elevated railroad station, New York City, 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Communist demonstration broken up by New York police
Communist workers driven from a demonstration in Tompkins Square by mounted police, New York City, 1871. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Busy night at the U. S. Capitol, 1885
U.S. Capitol during a night session of Congress, spring 1885. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Marketplace on the street in front of Rouen Cathedral, France. Hand-colored engraving of an early 19th-century painting by J.M.W. Turner

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Rouen, France, on the River Seine. Hand-colored engraving of an early 19th-century J.M.W. Turner illustration

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St. Martins Church in Cologne, Germany. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Horse-drawn carriage traffic outside the shops in Piccadilly, London, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut

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London street scene at night with electric lighting, about 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Skyline of Beijing

Rio de Janeiro

The city life that the writer Willem Sluiter had left: big square with carriage and different people, Jan Luyken, Gerbrandt Schagen, 1687

Helsinki and personalities. Hon

Helsinki and personalities

Helsinki and personalities

Central Park in New York City, 1880s
Spring day on the Mall in Central Park, New York City, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Paris boulevards in the 1870s
Bridge over the River Seine, Paris, 1870s. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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Typical residents of Paris, 1796. Antique hand-colored print

Romance on a city rooftop, 1800s
Woman hanging laundry talking with a mason on a city rooftop, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Captivating glimpses of urban life through time and space" In the bustling streets of New York City in the 1890s, a heart-wrenching discovery unfolds as an abandoned baby is found by vigilant police officers. #UrbanLifeChronicles As winter blankets New York Harbor, Erie Canal boats find solace in its calm waters, creating a picturesque scene that captures the essence of urban life's seasonal transitions. #HarborHaven Victorian architecture adorns Washington Street in Cape May, New Jersey, showcasing store fronts that transport us to a bygone era where elegance meets urban charm. #VictorianVibes Amidst the vibrant hustle and bustle of Cape May's Washington Street Pedestrian Mall stands an unexpected sight - a red bicycle transformed into a whimsical planter, adding an artistic touch to this urban oasis. #UnexpectedBeauty Saint Peters By-The-Sea Episcopal Church stands tall against the coastal backdrop of Cape May Point, NJ - a symbol of faith amidst the ever-changing tides of urban life. #SpiritualSanctuary Journey across continents to Ribeira in Oporto, Portugal – UNESCO World Heritage Site boasting traditional charm and architectural marvels that narrate tales from centuries past within its vibrant cityscape. #TimelessTreasures October brings autumnal hues while November embraces cooler winds; December arrives with festive cheer - these scenes captured on canvas during Augsburger Monatsbilder depict how seasons shape our perception of urban existence throughout history. #SeasonalSymphony Travel back to 1937 with a vintage poster depicting one iconic aspect of New York City's landscape - fire escapes cascading down buildings like intricate ladders connecting residents' lives within this concrete jungle. #IconicEscape As summer reaches its zenith, July invites lazy afternoons while August beckons beachside adventures; September whispers of change.