Walls Collection (page 8)

A siege tower at The Siege of Athens and Piraeus, 87-86 BC
7177184 A siege tower at The Siege of Athens and Piraeus, 87-86 BC.; Private Collection; (add.info.: A siege tower at The Siege of Athens and Piraeus, 87-86 BC)

Landscape with river, castle and boats, 19th century (Watercolour)
7261313 Landscape with river, castle and boats, 19th century (Watercolour); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Landscape with river, castle and boats. Unsigned and undated)

Sacred place called Meroua (Al-Marwah) formed by three great walls in a street in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
FLO4721797 Sacred place called Meroua (Al-Marwah) formed by three great walls in a street in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903097 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902631 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Tapestry of Pastrana. end 15th century (tapestry)
CUL4902562 Tapestry of Pastrana. end 15th century (tapestry) by Grenier, Pasquier (fl.1447-93) (workshop of); (add.info.: The Pastrana Tapestries: The taking of Tangier (la prise de Tanger). ca

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901678 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901232 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900320 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900303 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4898956 Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry); (add.info.: Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475. TARQUINIUS PRISCUS, Lucius (579 BC). King of Rome (616 BC-579 BC)

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4899466 Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry); (add.info.: Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475. History of the founder and fifth king of Rome according to the account of Livy)

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4899371 Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry); (add.info.: Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475. History of the founder and fifth king of Rome according to the account of Livy)

BRAUN, George (1541-1622). ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). HOGENBERG, Franz (1535-1590)
CUL4853363 BRAUN, George (1541-1622). ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). HOGENBERG, Franz (1535-1590). Civitatis Orbis Terrarum (Theatrum orbis terrarum). 1572-1617. Paris (1572). Left lower detail

The Vincigliata Castle in the outskirts of Fiesole
3557699 The Vincigliata Castle in the outskirts of Fiesole by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Fancelli, Giuseppe Date of Artwork: XIV, 1855-1865 Location: outskirts of Fiesole)

View of Obelisk and ancient walls at Alexandria, 1801
3480333 View of Obelisk and ancient walls at Alexandria, 1801; (add.info.: View of Obelisk and ancient walls at Alexandria)

General appearance of a fortified mediaeval town, from The National Encylopaedia published by William Mackenzie
3501415 General appearance of a fortified mediaeval town, from The National Encylopaedia published by William Mackenzie, London

A Road in the South, c.1878-84 (oil on canvas)
8698265 A Road in the South, c.1878-84 (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Ludlow Castle, Shropshire (engraving)
8676911 Ludlow Castle, Shropshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West front of Ludlow Castle, Shropshire)

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)

The Old Wall, Roman Uriconium, Wroxeter (engraving)
8676738 The Old Wall, Roman Uriconium, Wroxeter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Wall, ruins of the public baths, Roman Uriconium, Wroxeter)

Gate of Agra, India (engraving)
8676442 Gate of Agra, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gate of Agra, India)

Humpty Dumpty (litho)
8636066 Humpty Dumpty (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humpty Dumpty. Illustration for Our Darlings (John F Shaw, 1911). Signed: P W.); © Look and Learn

Wall of Gebeil (engraving)
8632828 Wall of Gebeil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wall of Gebeil. Illustration for Phoenicia by George Rawlinson (T Fisher Unwin and G P Putnam)

Castle of Almourol, Portugal (colour litho)
8672875 Castle of Almourol, Portugal (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castle of Almourol on an island in the River Tagus, Portugal)

Habsburg Castle, Aargau, Switzerland (engraving)
8672982 Habsburg Castle, Aargau, Switzerland (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habsburg Castle, Aargau, Switzerland)

Princess Chand Bibi defends Ahmadnagar, 1595 (litho)
8660970 Princess Chand Bibi defends Ahmadnagar, 1595 (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Chand Bibi defends Ahmadnagar, 1595)

Carcassonne: Interieur des Remparts (Cote Sud) et le Theatre (b/w photo)
8644223 Carcassonne: Interieur des Remparts (Cote Sud) et le Theatre (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Looking for his dear old Dutch. Puzzle find his better half (colour litho)
8656642 Looking for his dear old Dutch. Puzzle find his better half (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking for his dear old Dutch)

Three little kittens, they lost their mittens (colour litho)
8645434 Three little kittens, they lost their mittens (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three little kittens, they lost their mittens)

Oranges and lemons (colour litho)
8645432 Oranges and lemons (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oranges and lemons)

Ding, dong, bell, pussy's in the well (colour litho)
8645420 Ding, dong, bell, pussy's in the well (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ding, dong, bell, pussy's in the well)

Twinkle, twinkle, little star (colour litho)
8645415 Twinkle, twinkle, little star (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twinkle, twinkle, little star)

Ring-a-ring-a-roses (colour litho)
8645414 Ring-a-ring-a-roses (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring-a-ring-a-roses)

Pussy-cat, pussy-cat, where have you been? (colour litho)
8645413 Pussy-cat, pussy-cat, where have you been? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pussy-cat, pussy-cat, where have you been)

Illustration for The Holy War by John Bunyan (colour litho)
8646042 Illustration for The Holy War by John Bunyan (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diabolus's drummer before the walls of Mansoul)

Advertising card for Sanitas cloth wall covering (chromolitho)
8677757 Advertising card for Sanitas cloth wall covering (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dekorationsmaler / Decorative Painter (colour litho)
8666181 Dekorationsmaler / Decorative Painter (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dekorationsmaler)

Town Wall, 35 and Bastion, 19, Site of Christ's Hospital, now the General Post Office (b/w photo)
8629663 Town Wall, 35 and Bastion, 19, Site of Christ's Hospital, now the General Post Office (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Wall)

Basque pelota, France (b/w photo)
8626999 Basque pelota, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A game of Basque pelota, France)

Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross (colour litho)
8650889 Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross)

Shadows on the Wall (litho)
8670123 Shadows on the Wall (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shadows on the Wall)

The Siege of Metz (litho)
8661242 The Siege of Metz (litho) by Melingue, Gaston (1840-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Metz. With an army of 60,000 men)

From Dottyville (litho)
8663024 From Dottyville (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Dottyville. Illustration for Sketches from "Punch" by Phil May (Punch)

Gateway in Ewloe Castle, Entrance to Stair in Wall (engraving)
8663207 Gateway in Ewloe Castle, Entrance to Stair in Wall (engraving) by Rimmer, Alfred (1829-1893); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gateway in Ewloe Castle, Entrance to Stair in Wall)

The old city walls on the hills of Toledo
3566556 The old city walls on the hills of Toledo by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Toledo, Spain 1880-1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Moscow covered by snow. At the center of the picture the Moscova river iced over. On the right the Kremlin
3572421 Moscow covered by snow. At the center of the picture the Moscova river iced over. On the right the Kremlin by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Moscow, Russia 1880-1890 ca)

Devil's Bridge, Andermatt, Switzerland
1128993 Devil's Bridge, Andermatt, Switzerland; Private Collection; (add.info.: Photochrom Collection, photomechanical print).

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"Walls: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of walls, where history, art, and architecture intertwine to create magnificent structures that stand as testaments to human ingenuity. From the intricate brushstrokes of Memling's "Passion of the Christ" to the imposing presence of Hadrian's Wall in England's Northumberland National Park, these they have stories etched into their very foundations. Travel back in time to Ludlow in the 1950s, where quaint English streets were lined with charming walls that whispered tales of a bygone era. Or venture further east to Syria's Krak des Chevaliers, a legendary Crusader Castle near Homs that has witnessed centuries of conflict and conquest. Discover Beaumaris Castle in Wales, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases medieval fortification at its finest. Its sturdy stone walls once guarded against invaders but now invite visitors from around the globe to marvel at their grandeur. Immerse yourself in Istanbul's Topkapi Palace adorned with vibrant Iznik tiles. These intricately designed masterpieces transform simple walls into works of art that reflect Turkey's rich cultural heritage. As day turns into night, witness an enchanting sunset at Miramare Castle overlooking Trieste in Italy. The castle stands proudly on its cliffside perch while its surrounding walls embrace breathtaking views of land meeting sea. Intrigue awaits as you stumble upon a red English post box nestled within a brick wall—a symbol both nostalgic and timeless—an emblematic feature scattered throughout British towns and villages. Journey across continents to Machu Picchu in Peru where ancient Incan ruins are embraced by rugged stone walls. Here, llamas roam freely amidst this architectural wonder—a harmonious blend between nature and human creation. Bridgetown beckons with its vibrant Rasta home adorned with a painted depiction of Leonardo da Vinci's "Last Supper.