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Voyages Collection (#10)

"Embarking on a journey through time and seas, the voyages of yesteryear come alive. Step aboard the sailing ships of 1927, where adventure awaits at every turn

Background imageVoyages Collection: Pagoda of Linqing, Daqiao village, Shandong province, China

Pagoda of Linqing, Daqiao village, Shandong province, China. Eight-story tower in white brick and varnished tile, about 240 feet high

Background imageVoyages Collection: Great Wall of China near Kou-pee-keow, pass

Great Wall of China near Kou-pee-keow, pass
View of the Great Wall of China near Kou-pee-keow, at the pass between China and Eastern Tartary. From Samuel Holmes Journal of a Voyage to China and Tartary, 1798

Background imageVoyages Collection: Japanese sailboat

Japanese sailboat. Illustration by Jean Louis Prevost from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of

Background imageVoyages Collection: Natives of the Baie de Langle, Sakhalin Island

Natives of the Baie de Langle, Sakhalin Island, and a Manchu Tartar. Illustration by Gaspard Duche de Vancy from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage

Background imageVoyages Collection: Costumes of the people of Manila, Philippines, circa 1800

Costumes of the people of Manila, Philippines, circa 1800
Costumes of the people of Manila, Philippines. Man and woman in striped bandana and shawl. Illustration by Gaspard Duche de Vancy from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage

Background imageVoyages Collection: California thrasher, Toxostoma redivivum

California thrasher, Toxostoma redivivum. (Promerops of California). Illustration by Jean Louis Prevost from Jean Francois Laperouses Voyage

Background imageVoyages Collection: Specimens of the Umin and Uchen characters

Specimens of the Umin and Uchen characters in the language of Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in

Background imageVoyages Collection: Gyeung, mother of the new Teshoo Lama or Panchen

Gyeung, mother of the new Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama, Palden Tenpai Nyima. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama

Background imageVoyages Collection: Dwelling of Tessaling Lama with the religious

Dwelling of Tessaling Lama with the religious edifice called Kugopea. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in

Background imageVoyages Collection: Mausoleum of Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama

Mausoleum of Teshoo Lama or Panchen Lama, Lobsang Palden Yeshe. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet

Background imageVoyages Collection: Shamarpa, Regent of TIbet, brother of the Panchen Lama

Shamarpa, Regent of TIbet, brother of the Panchen Lama, Lobsang Palden Yeshe. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama

Background imageVoyages Collection: The yak of Tartary, painted by George Stubbs

The yak of Tartary, painted by George Stubbs
The yak of Tartary, Bos grunniens, painted by George Stubbs. From Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Background imageVoyages Collection: Castle and bridge in Wandipoor, Bhutan

Castle and bridge in Wandipoor, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Background imageVoyages Collection: Residence of the Lam Ghassatoo, Bhutan

Residence of the Lam Ghassatoo, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Background imageVoyages Collection: Taschichhoedzong, Buddhist monastery and fortress

Taschichhoedzong, Buddhist monastery and fortress near Thimphu, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in

Background imageVoyages Collection: Buxa Duar, Bhutan

Buxa Duar, Bhutan. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Background imageVoyages Collection: View of the village of Chuka, Tibet

View of the village of Chuka, Tibet. Illustration by Lieutenant Samuel Davis from Captain Samuel Turners Account of an Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet, 1800

Background imageVoyages Collection: Peasants of Darlana or Dalecarlia county, Sweden

Peasants of Darlana or Dalecarlia county, Sweden. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageVoyages Collection: Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century

Costume of the Swedes in the 16th century. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageVoyages Collection: The Kremlin in Moscow, Russia

The Kremlin in Moscow, Russia
The Kremlin in Moscow, showing the Terem Palace, Assumption Cathedral and Ivan the Great Bell Tower. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageVoyages Collection: The palace of Tsarskoye Selo (Tsars Village)

The palace of Tsarskoye Selo (Tsars Village) near St. Petersburg, showing the gates and park. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageVoyages Collection: Diverse nations of the Russian Empire, circa 1800

Diverse nations of the Russian Empire, circa 1800
Diverse nations of the Russian Empire: Siberians, Tongusians, Kalmyks, Tartars, Finns, Cossacks, etc. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageVoyages Collection: Tartars or tatars horse-racing

Tartars or tatars horse-racing. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista

Background imageVoyages Collection: Finns or Finnish people from Finland

Finns or Finnish people from Finland
Finns or Finnish people in traditional costume, Finland. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageVoyages Collection: Livonians or Livs, indigenous people of Latvia and Estonia

Livonians or Livs, indigenous people of Latvia and Estonia. Man in a wagon with woman passenger. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageVoyages Collection: Sami people or Lapplanders in traditional

Sami people or Lapplanders in traditional costume, a man riding a sleigh pulled by a reindeer. Illustration from Andrew Swintons Travels into Norway, Denmark and Russia, 1792

Background imageVoyages Collection: The Uraniborg, or City of Heaven, on the Island

The Uraniborg, or City of Heaven, on the Island of Hven, Denmark. Observatory built by the celebrated Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe

Background imageVoyages Collection: Male and female reindeer, Rangifer tarandus

Male and female reindeer, Rangifer tarandus. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageVoyages Collection: Sami people or Lapplanders in a tent made of sail and stakes

Sami people or Lapplanders in a tent made of sail and stakes. Seats made of soft reindeer skins and woollen covers. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageVoyages Collection: View of the harbour of Kalvag (Kielvig), Norway

View of the harbour of Kalvag (Kielvig), Norway. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageVoyages Collection: Sami man or Lapplander in a sleigh pulled

Sami man or Lapplander in a sleigh pulled by a reindeer on ice, and another man on skis. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageVoyages Collection: Costumes of the common native people of Concepcion, Chile

Costumes of the common native people of Concepcion, Chile. The man in a poncho and hat, the woman in shawl and skirt with petticoats

Background imageVoyages Collection: View of the town of Alta, Finnmark county, Norway

View of the town of Alta, Finnmark county, Norway. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageVoyages Collection: Fishing boats in Vaage, Norway

Fishing boats in Vaage, Norway. In February and March, 300 boats manned by 20, 000 fishermen assemble here. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageVoyages Collection: Man and woman of Norway in traditional costume

Man and woman of Norway in traditional costume. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageVoyages Collection: The Sund (channel) with Kronborg Castle and Helsingborg

The Sund (channel) with Kronborg Castle and Helsingborg
The Sund (channel) with Kronborg Castle, Helsingor (Elsinore), Denmark and Helsingborg, Sweden, on the other side. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageVoyages Collection: View of Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1808

View of Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1808. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured by Lazaretti from Giovanni

Background imageVoyages Collection: View of Bad Segeberg with the Castle of Segeberg, circa 1808

View of Bad Segeberg with the Castle of Segeberg, circa 1808, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Illustration from Leopold von Buchs Travels Through Norway and Lapland, 1813

Background imageVoyages Collection: Man and woman of Albania

Man and woman of Albania. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Background imageVoyages Collection: Ali Pasha of Ioannina, Muslim Albanian ruler

Ali Pasha of Ioannina, Muslim Albanian ruler of western Rumelia, the Lion of Yannina (1740-1822). Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More

Background imageVoyages Collection: Man, woman and child of Souli, Orthodox Christian

Man, woman and child of Souli, Orthodox Christian community of Epirus, Greece. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire

Background imageVoyages Collection: Albanian soldier with dagger in waistband

Albanian soldier with dagger in waistband, heavy cloak, cap and boots. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Background imageVoyages Collection: Armenian bride wrapped in a sack, supported

Armenian bride wrapped in a sack, supported by two of her nearest relations. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Background imageVoyages Collection: The Grand Seigneur on a stroll with his retinue

The Grand Seigneur on a stroll with his retinue. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Background imageVoyages Collection: Turks dancing on the island of Prinkipo (Buyukada), Turkey

Turks dancing on the island of Prinkipo (Buyukada), Turkey
Turks dancing on the island of Prinkipo (Buyukada), near Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More

Background imageVoyages Collection: Castle of the Seven Towers (Yedikule Fortress)

Castle of the Seven Towers (Yedikule Fortress), Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire

Background imageVoyages Collection: Woman of Argo 1 and Mycene (Mycenae) 2

Woman of Argo 1 and Mycene (Mycenae) 2, the Peloponnese, Greece. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Background imageVoyages Collection: Calogero, Italo-Greek hermit monk, from Mt. Athos

Calogero, Italo-Greek hermit monk, from Mt. Athos. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805




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"Embarking on a journey through time and seas, the voyages of yesteryear come alive. Step aboard the sailing ships of 1927, where adventure awaits at every turn. Feel the allure of luxury as you embark on the legendary Orient-Express, an iconic symbol of elegance and romance. Dive into history with a refreshing dip in Canberra's magnificent swimming pool, a testament to opulence and leisure. Experience the thrill of speed as you race alongside the Cutty Sark Clipper, its sleek silhouette cutting through the waves with grace and power. Marvel at Victoria Falls' leaping water captured by Thomas Baines in 1864, immersing yourself in nature's breathtaking beauty. Trace Christopher Columbus' voyage map and follow in his footsteps as he navigated uncharted waters. Discover the spirit of exploration embodied by this Italian navigator and explorer who forever changed our understanding of the world. Witness cultural diversity through captivating portraits capturing Mani or Maina peninsula's man and woman from Greece. Admire their unique traditions that have stood strong throughout centuries. Indulge your wanderlust with a poster advertising White Star Line's Europe to America route - an invitation to cross vast oceans filled with dreams waiting to be realized. Uncover ancient rituals as Khakas or Khakass shamans from Saygachi transport you into their mystical realm, connecting past and present in a mesmerizing dance between worlds. Encounter exotic wildlife like silky anteaters and black tamanduas along your travels; marvel at their fascinating adaptations that make them true survivors in their natural habitats. Finally, brace yourself against tempestuous gales depicted vividly on canvas by The English Ship Resolution - a reminder that even amidst adversity, resilience prevails. " Embark on these voyages through time; let each chapter unfold before your eyes as you explore diverse cultures, untamed landscapes, historic triumphs, and unforgettable adventures.