Onlooker Collection (#8)

A morning ride in a jinrikisha (rickshaw), Sugita, Japan, 1896. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
A morning ride in a jinrikisha (rickshaw), Sugita, Japan, 1896. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Soldiers convoying coal carts during the strike, Sheffield, c1920. Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The Virgin Mary with Jesus, 1913. From The Connoisseur (London, 1913)

Coin maker, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Coin maker, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Grand procession of the Doge, Venice, Italy, 16th century (1849). One of fourteen engravings representing this ceremony. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

The coronation of Emperor Sigismund (1368-1437) by Pope Eugene IV, 15th century (1849). Sigismund was crowned in 1433. A 19th century version based on a 15th century bronze bas-relief in the church

Commemoration of the second council of Nice, 9th-10th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 9th-10th manuscript illustration in the Monologue Grec

The Prince of Wales laying the last stone of the Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence river, 1860
The Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VII (1841-1910), laying the last stone of the Victoria Bridge over the St Lawrence river, 1860

Jousting in the time of Queen Isabeau, 15th century, (1849)
Jousting in the time of Queen Isabeau, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration in Chroniques de Froissart, volume IV

A fight to the death, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration held at the British Museum

Single combat subjected to the judgement of God, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration in Conquetes de Charlemagne

Whale captured in the Thames, Grays, Essex, 19th century

Sculptor, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Sculptor, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

Belgian guns, made by Krupp, preparing for battle near Ghent, Belgium, First World War, 1914
Belgian guns, made by Krupp, preparing for battle at Ziel near Ghent, Belgium, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

The Travelling Circus, c1870s. Artist: Frenzeny and Tavernier
The Travelling Circus, c1870s. Up until the 1870s, the circus travelled in wagons. Illustration from Adventures of America, 1857-1900, by John A Kouwenhoven, published by Harper & Brothers

The Crucifixion, (part of a diptych), early 14th century. Artist: Pacino di Bonaguida
The Crucifixion, (part of a diptych), early 14th century. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

The Crucifixion, St Marks Basilica, Venice, Italy

Christ on the Cross, 16th century. From Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis, Portugal

Visit of King Francis I and the Queen of Naples to Charles X at St Cloud, May 1830 (19th century). The Royal Palace at St Cloud, built in 1572

A Sumo contest
Two Sumo wrestlers crouch in a ring with two referees under an ornimental tent. The competition is about to start. There are many spectators. Date: 1932

1902 Coronation - Humours of the crowd
There are certain advantages about being a sweep. People don t crowd round you, but leave you plenty of room - A Privilege Onlooker

ALASKA: ESKIMO DANCE. A group of Eskimos engaged in a traditional dance, Nome, Alaska. Photograph, early 20th century

ATLANTIC CITY: PARADE. An Atlantic City parade in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

ICE SKATING, c1915. Two women seated on the snow putting on their ice skates, in the Washington, D.C. area. Photograph, c1915

ICE SKATERS. Ice skaters Morris Wood and Peter Sinnerud skating alongside each other with onlookers in the background. Photograph, late 19th century or early 2oth century

ALBERT EINSTEIN (1879-1955). American (German-born) theoretical physicist. Photographed receiving his certificate of American citizenship from Judge Phillip Forman, 1 October 1940

Saluting the colours, back cover illustration from le Petit Journal, supplement illustre
XIR661437 Saluting the colours, back cover illustration from le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 3rd May 1914 (colour litho) by French School

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 1447 (oil on panel)
XIR428015 The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 1447 (oil on panel) by Lochner, Stephan (fl.1442-1451); Hessisches Landesmuseum, Darmstadt, Germany; German, out of copyright

Farce on orvietan sellers at the Saint-Germain fair in Paris, c. 1620-30 (engraving)
XIR414531 Farce on orvietan sellers at the Saint-Germain fair in Paris, c.1620-30 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A Parisian type, the bird charmer of the Tuileries, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR346502 A Parisian type, the bird charmer of the Tuileries, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 22nd January 1911 (colour litho) by French School

A picturesque and traditional feast, the procession of the Giants at Valenciennes
XIR346371 A picturesque and traditional feast, the procession of the Giants at Valenciennes, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 10th July 1910 (colout litho) by French School

The Caneing in Conduit Street, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (hand-coloured etching)
XCF306000 The Caneing in Conduit Street, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Pitt)

The New World, from the Foresteria (Guesthouse), 1757 (fresco)
XIR468191 The New World, from the Foresteria (Guesthouse), 1757 (fresco) by Tiepolo, Giandomenico (Giovanni Domenico) (1727-1804); Villa Valmarana ai Nani, Vicenza

The Holy Well, 1916 (tempera on canvas)
BAL425753 The Holy Well, 1916 (tempera on canvas) by Orpen, William (1878-1931); 234x186 cm; National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland; eLiss Fine Art; Irish, out of copyright

The Coronation of Louis XIV on 7th June 1654 in Reims cathedral (engraving)
XIR280171 The Coronation of Louis XIV on 7th June 1654 in Reims cathedral (engraving) by Lepautre, Jean (1618-82); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Entry of Louis XIV and Marie-Therese of Austria in to Paris on 26th August 1660
XIR280169 The Entry of Louis XIV and Marie-Therese of Austria in to Paris on 26th August 1660 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Ladame, Gabriel (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Magic Lantern, 1876 (oil on canvas)
BAL240152 The Magic Lantern, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Solovyev, Lev Grigoryevich (1837-1919); 52x80 cm; Regional Art Museum, Kislovodsk; Russian, out of copyright

An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, 1768 (oil on canvas) (detail of 5872)
BAL209244 An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, 1768 (oil on canvas) (detail of 5872) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 182.9x243.9 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Reception of Monmouth by the Ladies of Taunton (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF143488 Reception of Monmouth by the Ladies of Taunton (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Scott)

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) First Consul, Reviewing his Troops in the courtyard
XIR207854 Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) First Consul, Reviewing his Troops in the courtyard of the Tuileries Palace, engraved by Pierre Adrien Le Beau (b.1748) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Desrais

The house of Johan Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) in Weimar, engraved by Ludwig Schutze
XIR238392 The house of Johan Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) in Weimar, engraved by Ludwig Schutze (1807-72) 1827-28 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Wagner, Otto (1803-61) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale

The Crucifixion of St. Peter, c. 1484-85 (fresco) (post restoration)
XAL177487 The Crucifixion of St. Peter, c.1484-85 (fresco) (post restoration) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Brancacci Chapel, Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Soldiers Drawing Lots for Christs Clothes, detail from The Crucifixion, c
XKH150816 The Soldiers Drawing Lots for Christs Clothes, detail from The Crucifixion, c.1500 (oil on panel) (see 148971 and 150815) by Master of Hamburg (fl.1500); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

The Doubting Thomas (red chalk on paper)
XKH145570 The Doubting Thomas (red chalk on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 33x50.6 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (pen and ink and brush on paper)
XKH145557 The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (pen and ink and brush on paper) by Eeckhout, Gerbrandt van den (1621-74); 17.5x23 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch

The Duke of Orleans Crossing the Place du Chatelet on 31st July 1830 (oil on canvas)
XIR141290 The Duke of Orleans Crossing the Place du Chatelet on 31st July 1830 (oil on canvas) by Lafaye or Lafait, Prosper (1806-83); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Naval Boat Race in Cork Harbour, County Cork, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities
KW131158 Naval Boat Race in Cork Harbour, County Cork, Ireland, from Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland by George Virtue, 1860s (engraving) by Bartlett

Death of Ananias, after a painting by Raphael (1483-1520) 1740 (bodycolour over graphite
XYC150261 Death of Ananias, after a painting by Raphael (1483-1520) 1740 (bodycolour over graphite on parchment) by Goupy, Joseph (c.1680-1768); 30.2x45.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art

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"Onlookers Captivated by the Fury of Mount Vesuvius in Eruption, 1817" As molten lava spewed from its fiery mouth, Mount Vesuvius commanded the attention of mesmerized onlookers. With brushes and colors on paper, an artist captured this awe-inspiring spectacle for eternity. The sheer power and destructive force of nature were beautifully juxtaposed against the delicate strokes of watercolor. "The Thrill of Speed: Onlookers at RAC Tourist Trophy race, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958" Excitement filled the air as sleek racing cars zoomed past with lightning speed. Onlookers lined the trackside to catch a glimpse of these adrenaline-fueled machines in action. Their eyes widened with every turn and their cheers echoed through the countryside as drivers pushed their limits to claim victory. "Introducing Georges Carpentier: Onlookers Witnessing Boxing Greatness Unfold, 1921" A crowd gathered around a boxing ring as George Wesley Bellows immortalized this historic moment on canvas. All eyes were fixed upon Georges Carpentier - a legendary pugilist known for his skill and finesse. The anticipation was palpable as spectators marveled at his prowess within those four roped corners. "Culty Sarks Arrival: Onlookers Awestruck by Majestic Ship Docking Alongside HMS Worcester" The River Thames came alive with excitement when Culty Sarks gracefully moored alongside HMS Worcester. Curious onlookers watched in wonderment as sailors expertly navigated her arrival. This grand vessel exuded elegance and charm that left everyone captivated by its presence. "Toppings Wharf Fire: Onlookers Horrified by Destructive Inferno Engulfing London's Waterfront, 1843" Chaos consumed Toppings Wharf as flames devoured everything in their path during this fateful day.