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Background imageContemporary Age Collection: André Derain (1880-1954). Pintor francés

André Derain (1880-1954). Pintor francés. Arlequín y Pierrot, h.1924. Oleo sobre lienzo (175 x 175 cm). Museo de La Orangerie. París. Francia.

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: World War I (1914-1918). German poster inviting people to join the war loan. It was

World War I (1914-1918). German poster inviting people to join the war loan. It was done by Maximilian Lenz (1860-1948)

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Historic

Historic
MAXWELL, James Clerk (Edinburgh, 1831-Cambridege, 1879). Scottish physicist. Noted for his work on magnetism and electricity

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: WORLD WAR I (1914-1918). Poster USA BONDS Third Liberty Loan Campaign'

WORLD WAR I (1914-1918). Poster USA BONDS Third Liberty Loan Campaign"
World War I (1914-1918). Poster USA Bonds Third Liberty Loan Campaign. Boy Scouts of America (1917), by Joseph Christian Leyendecker (1874-1951). Edited by the government of the United States

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: GALICIA. SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA. Province of A Coruna

GALICIA. SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA. Province of A Coruna
Galicia. Santiago de Compostela. Province of Coruna. Partial view of the city with the Cathedral in the background. The Spanish and American Illustration. Engraving by Otero (1870)

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: WORLD WAR (1914-1918). Soldiers and horses of the German army, both with gas masks

WORLD WAR (1914-1918). Soldiers and horses of the German army, both with gas masks to protect against poison gas launched by the enemy

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Garcia Aguado, Dionisio (1784-1849). Spanish guitarist and composer. Engraving

Garcia Aguado, Dionisio (1784-1849). Spanish guitarist and composer. Engraving

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Spain, Alicante province, Orihuela

Spain, Alicante province, Orihuela. Panoramic of the town. Illustration by Letre. Engraving by Capuz, 19th century. Cronica General de España. Histori Spain, Alicante province, Orihuela

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Edwards Kalnins (1904-1988). Latvian painter

Edwards Kalnins (1904-1988). Latvian painter. Raftsmen, 1935. Oil on canvas, 149,5 x 185 cm. Latvian National Museum of Art. Riga. Latvia. Author: Eduards Kalnins (1904-1988). Latvian painter.

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Karlis Huns (1831-1877). Baltic German painter

Karlis Huns (1831-1877). Baltic German painter. Portrait of a Woman, 1871. Oil on canvas (101 x 82 cm). Latvian National Museum of Art. Riga, Latvia

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814)

Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814). First wife of Napoleon I and Empress of the French. Engraving by Jonnard. The Iberian Illustration, 1888

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Italy. Political satire. Hopes rest on Garibaldi for liberation of Rome

Italy. Political satire. Hopes rest on Garibaldi for liberation of Rome. St. Garibaldi. Lithography by Matarellim 19th century

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Queen Berengaria (1180-1246). Queen of Castile. Portrait

Queen Berengaria (1180-1246). Queen of Castile. Portrait
Berengaria (1180-1246). Queen of Castile and Queen consort of Leon. Portrait. Engraving by Capuz. Historia General Espana by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Spain. Segovia. Roman aqueduct. Engraving, 1852

Spain. Segovia. Roman aqueduct. Engraving, 1852
Spain, Segovia. Roman aqueduct. Engraving. Historia General de Espana by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Longitudinal section of the Theatre of Palais Garnier

Longitudinal section of the Theatre of Palais Garnier, Opera House. Paris, France. Designed by French architect Charles Garnier (1825-1898) and inaugurated in January 5, 1875. Engraving

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Journey of the German Emperors to the Holy Land

Journey of the German Emperors to the Holy Land (October 1898). Constantinople. Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918) with German Emperor Wilhelm II (1859-1941). Engraving

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Journey of the emperors of Germany to the Holy Land

Journey of the emperors of Germany to the Holy Land, Wilhelm II of Germany (1859-1949) and Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein (1858-1921). Constantinople, Turkey

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Louise of Hesse-Kassel (1817-1898). Queen consort of Denmark

Louise of Hesse-Kassel (1817-1898). Queen consort of Denmark as wife of King Christian IX. Portrait. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Philippines. Manila. Bridge of Spain over the Pasig River

Philippines. Manila. Bridge of Spain over the Pasig River. Built after the earthquake of June 9, 1863. Engraving by Sampietro. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Philippine Revolution (1896-1898)

Philippine Revolution (1896-1898). Uprising against the Spanish colonial government

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Spanish-American War (1898)

Spanish-American War (1898)
Spanish-American War. War conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898, the result of the North American intervention in the Cuban war of independence

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Spanish-American War (1898)

Spanish-American War (1898). Cuba. Havana. A patriotic demonstration in front of the Captaincy General, against the American political institutions. Photoengraving

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Spanish-American War (1898)

Spanish-American War (1898)
United States of America. Spanish-American War (1898). War preparations. Lieutenant General Nelson Appleton Miles (1839-1925) inspecting the New York harbour defence works. Photoengraving by Laporta

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: San Juan, Puerto Rico. Disembarkation of the governor

San Juan, Puerto Rico. Disembarkation of the governor and Captain General of Puerto Rico, Andres Gonzalez Munoz (1840-1898), on 11 January 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Alfred Dreyfus (1859-1935). French military officer

Alfred Dreyfus (1859-1935). French military officer. In 1894 he was charged with treason for passing on reports of military secrets to the German embassy in Paris

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Copenhagen, Denmark. Amalienborg Palace

Copenhagen, Denmark. Amalienborg Palace. Royal residence. Engraving by Bernardo Rico. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Journey of the emperors of Germany to the Holy Land

Journey of the emperors of Germany to the Holy Land, Wilhelm II of Germany (1859-1949) and Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein (1858-1921). Arrival at Venice, Italy

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Denmark, Gentofte. Bernstorff Palace. Engraving, 1898

Denmark, Gentofte. Bernstorff Palace. Engraving, 1898
Denmark, Gentofte. Bernstorff Palace, the royal summer residence where Queen Louise (1817-1898) died. Neoclassical building completed in 1765. Engraving by Matute

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Denmark. Fredensborg Palace. Engraving, 1898

Denmark. Fredensborg Palace. Engraving, 1898
Denmark. Fredensborg Palace. Baroque building built in the 18th century on the outskirts of Copenhagen. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: The Hague, Netherlands. Noordeinde Palace. Engraving, 1898

The Hague, Netherlands. Noordeinde Palace. Engraving, 1898
The Hague, Netherlands. Noordeinde Palace. One of the palaces of the Dutch Royal Family. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880-1962)

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880-1962)
Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880-1962). Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948. House of Orange-Nassau. Queen Wilhelmina in traditional costume. Engraving

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880-1962)

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880-1962)
Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880-1962). Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948. House of Orange-Nassau. Portrait. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Leo Tolstoy (Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy) (1828-1910)

Leo Tolstoy (Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy) (1828-1910). Russian writer. Portrait. Engraving by Carretero. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Island of Cuba. Juragua mines dock - Bay of Santiago de Cuba

Island of Cuba. Juragua mines dock - Bay of Santiago de Cuba
Island of Cuba. Juragua mines dock in the Bay of Santiago de Cuba. Photoengraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Manuel Ferraz de Campos Sales - Brazilian politician

Manuel Ferraz de Campos Sales - Brazilian politician
Manuel Ferraz de Campos Sales (1841-1913). Brazilian politician. President of Brazil (1898-1902). Portrait. Engraving by Matute.La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Island of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba. Holy Trinity Church

Island of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba. Holy Trinity Church. Engraving by Matute. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Island of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba. Morro road

Island of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba. Morro road. View from Veguita de Galo. Photoengraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: The squadron of Admiral Manuel de la Camara in Port-Said

The squadron of Admiral Manuel de la Camara in Port-Said
Philippine Revolution (1896-1898). Uprising against the Spanish colonial government. The squadron of Admiral Manuel de la Camara in Port-Said

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Spanish-American War (1898)

Spanish-American War (1898). Lieutenant colonel Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), leadership of Rough Riders (1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry), together with two assistants during the war in Cuba

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Malabon, Philippines. Misericordia Bridge (Bridge of Mercy)

Malabon, Philippines. Misericordia Bridge (Bridge of Mercy)
Malabon Philippines. Misericordia Bridge (Bridge of Mercy). Photoengraving by Laporta. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Manuel Tamayo y Baus (1829-1898). Spanish dramatist

Manuel Tamayo y Baus (1829-1898). Spanish dramatist. Portrait. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Madrid, Spain. The Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre

Madrid, Spain. The Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (created in 1893). Minting of silver. Foundry workshop. Photoengraving by Laporta. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Island of Cuba. Santiago de Cuba. Morro Castle

Island of Cuba. Santiago de Cuba. Morro Castle. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: German Gamazo Calvo (1840-1901). Spanish liberal politician

German Gamazo Calvo (1840-1901). Spanish liberal politician. Minister of Development (January to October 1833) during the reign of Alfonso XII

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Island of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba. Fishermen from Cayo Smith

Island of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba. Fishermen from Cayo Smith
Island of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba (Spanish colonial times). Fishermen from Cayo Smith, near the capital. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914). British politician

Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914). British politician. Defender of imperialism in foreign policy

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Puerto Rico, San Juan. Port entrance. Engraving, 1898

Puerto Rico, San Juan. Port entrance. Engraving, 1898
Puerto Rico, San Juan. Port entrance. From left to right: Isla de Cabras, San Agustin Bastion, Santa Elena Battery and Morro Castle. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Puerto Rico - San Juan - Neighborhood of La Marina and bay

Puerto Rico - San Juan - Neighborhood of La Marina and bay
Puerto Rico. City of San Juan. The neighborhood of La Marina and the bay. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Madrid, Opening of the Parliament in the Senate

Madrid, Opening of the Parliament in the Senate
History of Spain. Madrid. Regency of Maria Cristina de Hasburgo-Lorena (1885-1902). The Opening of the Parliament in the Senate (20 April 1898)

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Madrid - Opening of the Parliament in the Senate

Madrid - Opening of the Parliament in the Senate
History of Spain. Madrid. Regency of Maria Cristina de Hasburgo-Lorena (1885-1902)

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Pascual Cervera y Topete (1839-1909). Spanish admiral

Pascual Cervera y Topete (1839-1909). Spanish admiral. Portrait. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Spanish-American War (1898)

Spanish-American War (1898)
Spanish-American War. War conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898, the result of the North American intervention in the Cuban war of independence. United States

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Spanish-American War (1898)

Spanish-American War (1898)
Spanish-American War. Military conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898, after the US intervention in the Cuban War of Independence. United States

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Boarding of the military battalions Luchana and Mallorca

Boarding of the military battalions Luchana and Mallorca
History of Spain. Barcelona, Catalonia

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Italy. Easter in Rome

Italy. Easter in Rome. The Chapter of St. John Lateran giving thanks before the altar of Confession after the baptism of the Jews. Illustration by H. Estevan. Photoengraving by Laporta

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Vatican City. Blessing of Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903)

Vatican City. Blessing of Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903) in Saint Peter's Square (Holy Week). Photoengraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Capuchins in the choir singing vespers. Engraving, 1898

Capuchins in the choir singing vespers. Engraving, 1898
Capuchins in the choir singing vespers. Choir of the convent of the Capuchins at Via Veneto in Rome. Engraving after a painting by Ricardo Navarrete. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: United States, Washington. Cannon factory

United States, Washington. Cannon factory. Photoengraving by Laporta. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Spanish-American War (1898)

Spanish-American War (1898)
Spanish-American War. War between Spain and the United States in 1898, as a result of the US intervention in the Cuban war of Independence. Island of Cuba. US Navy. USS Montgomery (C-9) (1894-1918)

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Basilio Augustin Davila (1840-1910). Spanish military

Basilio Augustin Davila (1840-1910). Spanish military. Governor-General of the Philippines (from April 11 to July 24, 1898). Portrait. Photoengraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Andalusia. Carnival of Cadiz. Float of the Astros

Andalusia. Carnival of Cadiz. Float of the Astros
History of Spain. Andalusia. Carnival of Cadiz. Float of the Astros. Decorated in Assyrian style. On the chariot were representated the Sun and the Moon, lovingly embraced under a large umbrella

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Spanish-American War (1898)

Spanish-American War (1898). US Navy. From left to right: USS Texas, USS Cushing and USS Indiana. Illustration by A. de Caula. Photoengraving by Laporta. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Carnival scene at the Baile del Real (Madrid, Spain)

Carnival scene at the Baile del Real (Madrid, Spain)
At the dance. Drawing by Cecilio Pla (1860-1934). It represents a carnival scene at the Baile del Real (Madrid, Spain)

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Thanh Thai (ruled 1889-1907). Emperor of Annam

Thanh Thai (ruled 1889-1907). Emperor of Annam (Central Vietnam). Nguyen dynasty. Go Cong (Cochinchina). Visit of the Emperor Thanh Thai to the tombs of his ancestors. Photoengraving

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Jose Maria de Jesus Reina Barrios (1854-1898)

Jose Maria de Jesus Reina Barrios (1854-1898)
Jose Maria Reina Barrios (Jose Maria de Jesus Reina Barrios) (1854-1898). President of Guatemala from 1892 to 1898. He was assassinated in the country's capital on 8 February 1898. Portrait

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Thanh Thai (ruled 1889-1907). Emperor of Annam (Vietnam)

Thanh Thai (ruled 1889-1907). Emperor of Annam (Vietnam)
Thanh Thai (ruled 1889-1907). Emperor of Annam (Central Vietnam). Nguyen dynasty. The Emperor of Annam on a bicycle. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Philippine Revolution (1896-1898). Sual (Luzon Island)

Philippine Revolution (1896-1898). Sual (Luzon Island)
Philippine Revolution (1896-1898). Uprising against the Spanish colonial government. Submission of the main leaders of the Philippine insurrection. Sual (Luzon Island)

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Francisco Zayas. Minister of Public Instruction of Cuba

Francisco Zayas. Minister of Public Instruction of Cuba
Francisco Zayas. Minister of Public Instruction of the government of Cuba. Portrait. Photoengraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Madrid. Banquet of the political party Union Conservadora

Madrid. Banquet of the political party Union Conservadora
Madrid, Spain. Banquet of the political party Union Conservadora, held on January 28, 1898 at the theatre of the Buen Retiro Gardens. Drawing from life by Comba. Photoengraving by Laporta

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Paris -Patriotic demonstration in honour of General Saussier

Paris -Patriotic demonstration in honour of General Saussier
Paris, France. Patriotic demonstration in honour of General Saussier (Dreyfus affair). Parade of the Patriotic Societies in Place Venda´me. Photoengraving. La llustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Germany. A new sport. Popular amusements. Photoengraving

Germany. A new sport. Popular amusements. Photoengraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Felix Gustave Saussier (1828-1905). French General

Felix Gustave Saussier (1828-1905). French General. Portrait. Photoengraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Fernando Primo de Rivera y Sobremonte (1831-1921)

Fernando Primo de Rivera y Sobremonte (1831-1921). Spanish military and politician. Governor on two occasions of the Captaincy General of the Philippines

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Alfred Dreyfus (1859-1935). French military officer

Alfred Dreyfus (1859-1935). French military officer. In 1894 he was charged with treason for passing on reports of military secrets to the German embassy in Paris

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy - French military officer

Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy - French military officer
Ferdinand Walsin Esterhazy (1847-1923). French military officer from 1870 to 1898. Spy for the German Empire, he was the author of the acts of treason for which Alfred Dreyfus was condemned

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Germany. Aerostation flight test with an aluminum airship

Germany. Aerostation flight test with an aluminum airship, held at Tempelhof, near Berlin, on November 3, 1897. David Schwarz (1850-1897) designed and built it

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Claude Maxwell MacDonald (1852-1915)

Claude Maxwell MacDonald (1852-1915). British military and diplomat. Ambassador to Korea, China and Japan. Portrait. Engraving by Matute. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: China, Talien-wan Fort, in the homonymous bay. Engraving

China, Talien-wan Fort, in the homonymous bay. Engraving. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: The partition of China. Panoramic view of Port Arthur

The partition of China. Panoramic view of Port Arthur
Colonialism in Asia. The partition of China. Panoramic view of Port Arthur. Colonial port ceded to Russia in 1898. Engraving by Capuz. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: HMS Centurion (1892). Centurion-class battleship. Royal Navy

HMS Centurion (1892). Centurion-class battleship. Royal Navy
HMS Centurion (1892). Centurion-class battleship. It was built for the Royal Navy, assigned to the China Station as its flagship. Engraving by Sampietro. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: In the Foyer. Engraving, 1898

In the Foyer. Engraving, 1898
In the Foyer. Illustration by Tomas Munoz Lucena (1860-1943). Engraving by Matute. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Prince Henry of Prussia (1862-1929). Prince of Prussia

Prince Henry of Prussia (1862-1929). Prince of Prussia. The younger brother of German Emperor Willian II of Prussia

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: Jose Maria Galvez y Alfonso (1834-1906). Cuban lawyer

Jose Maria Galvez y Alfonso (1834-1906). Cuban lawyer, journalist and politician. Founder of the Autonomist Liberal Party of Cuba (1878). President of the autonomous government of Cuba in 1898

Background imageContemporary Age Collection: The German East Asia Squadron, China

The German East Asia Squadron, China
The German East Asia Squadron. The Imperial German Navy protected cruiser SMS Kaiserin Augusta (1892-1920), destined for the city of Tsingtao (China) in January 1898. Engraving by Capuz



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EDITORS COMMENTS

The contemporary age is a fascinating era that encompasses a wide range of historical events and cultural shifts. From the devastation of World War I (1914-1918) to the artistic brilliance of Spanish guitarist and composer Dionisio Garcia Aguado, this period has left an indelible mark on our world. During World War I, countries like the United States launched campaigns such as the Third Liberty Loan Campaign, urging citizens to support their nation by investing in bonds. Meanwhile, German posters called upon people to join war loans, highlighting the immense sacrifices made during this tumultuous time. The horrors of war are vividly captured in images depicting soldiers and horses from the German army wearing gas masks. These haunting visuals serve as a reminder of the brutality faced by those involved in conflicts during this era. However, not all aspects of contemporary history were marred by warfare. The reign of Pope Pius IX (1792-1878) showcased religious leadership amidst political turmoil. His influence extended beyond Italy's borders and shaped Catholicism during a transformative period. Technological advancements also played a significant role in shaping society during this time. The Industrial Revolution brought about drastic changes, as seen in an engraving depicting London's bustling English factory interior from the late 18th century. Social dynamics were also evolving rapidly with class distinctions becoming more pronounced. A colored engraving portraying bourgeoisie gentlemen and ladies enjoying leisurely moments within living rooms reflects societal norms prevalent around 1897. Economic activities thrived with brokers working diligently to navigate financial markets; these scenes depicted through colorful engravings provide insights into nineteenth-century commerce practices.

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