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Advert for a Dioramic Tour from Blackwall to Balaklava, with tableaux of the principal cities of Europe (engraving)
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Advert for a Dioramic Tour from Blackwall to Balaklava, with tableaux of the principal cities of Europe (engraving)
586198 Advert for a Dioramic Tour from Blackwall to Balaklava, with tableaux of the principal cities of Europe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for a Dioramic Tour from Blackwall to Balaklava, with tableaux of the principal cities of Europe, the Danube, Constantinople, etc.; museum of the people of the east; models of Sevastopol, Cronstadt; Sweaborg and The Baltic; model of the Earth; at the Great Globe, Leicester Square, London; dated 1856); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
Media ID 23495908
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
1856 Balaklava Baltic Blackwall Central Turkey Cities Constantinople Cronstadt Danube Dated Earth East Leicester Square Model Models Principal Sevastopol Tableaux Turkish Culture Adverisements Adverting Advertise Advertisers Advertising Company Advertisment Advertizing Turk
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This engraving, titled "Advert for a Dioramic Tour from Blackwall to Balaklava, with tableaux of the principal cities of Europe" takes us back to the 19th century and offers a glimpse into an extraordinary journey. The image showcases an advertisement for a unique tour that promised to transport its participants through the wonders of Europe. The advert highlights various attractions along this remarkable voyage, including the Danube River, Constantinople, and other principal cities across the continent. It also mentions fascinating models of Sevastopol, Cronstadt, Sweaborg, and The Baltic. These intricately crafted miniatures would have undoubtedly mesmerized visitors as they explored the museum of the people of the east. One particularly intriguing feature mentioned in this advert is a model of Earth itself at Leicester Square's Great Globe. This suggests that not only were travelers able to witness European marvels but also gain a broader perspective on our planet. Dated 1856, this print captures both historical significance and artistic beauty. Its intricate details showcase Turkey's rich culture while simultaneously highlighting European influences during that era. Though we may never experience this dioramic tour ourselves or witness these incredible tableaux firsthand, this engraving allows us to appreciate their existence and imagine what it must have been like for those fortunate enough to embark on such an adventure in times gone by.
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