People In The Background Collection

Bologna, The Asinelli and Garisenda Towers, from Philippe Benoist fund, Paris, Circa 1845, lithograph
Italy, 19th century. Bologna. The Asinelli and Garisenda Towers. Lithograph from the Philippe Benoist fund, Paris, 1845 ca

Underground Golders Green London public transport, color engraving, 1900s
Posters, England, 20th century. Underground Golders Green. London public transport, color engraving, early 1900s

Austria, Vienna, Dolomite landscape Tre Croci, 1913
Oskar Kokoschka (1886-1980), Dolomite Landscape: Tre Croci, 1913, oil on canvas, 79, 5x120, 3 cm

Germany, Leipzig, Thomaskirche (Saint Thomass Church) and Thomasschule (Saint Thomass School, where Bach was a singer)
Germany, 18th century. Leipzig, Thomaskirche(Saint Thomass Church) and in the background Thomasschule (Saint Thomass School, where Bach was a singer). Coloured engraving, 1749

Illustration of Ishtar Gate and Ziggurat in ancient city of Babylon

Baker Beach In SF
San Francisco, California: c.1936. Fishermen on Baker Beach enjoy the view of the Golden Gate Bridge under construction

The Cocoa Exchange Building
New York, New York: c. 1939 The New York Cocoa Exchange Building located at 1 Wall Street Court. It was completed in 1904

Bolshevist, After painting by Boris Kustodiev, Russia
The Bolshevist. After 1920 painting by Boris Mihajlovic Kustodiev (1878 - 1927). Russian

Apartment Buildings Along City Street; Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Illustration of athletes passing the baton during relay race as sports officials look on

Swinging Patty Berg
Pebble Beach, California: June 28, 1956 Patty Berg swings at a golf driving demonstration

Italy, Tursi, View of Tursi (Matera)
Cartography, Italy, 17th century. View of Tursi (Matera)

Propaganda poster from World War I by Egon Tschirch (1889-1948), Berlin, 1918
Germany, 20th century, First World War. So sah es aus in deutschen Landen, kam der Franzose an den Rhein. Propaganda poster by Egon Tschirch (1889-1948), Berlin 1918

The enraged musician (XXXL)
The enraged musician engraved by E.Stalker around 1840.AbobeRGB

Illustration of Axzecs welcome conquistadors as Moctezuma walks beneath canopy to greet the Spaniards at Tenochtitlan

A spaceship in orbit over Mars moon, Phobos, with the red planet Mars in the background
The landing struts on this Mars-bound spaceship are deployed and checked in orbit prior to landing on the red planet. Mars is seen here some 93, 000 kilometres away from the its inner satellite

Downtown Empire State Express
Syracuse, New York: c. 1933. The Empire State Express as it prepares to cross South Salina Street, the main business street of Syracuse

Start Of Manchester Handicap
Manchester, England: November 28, 1931. The start of the Manchester November Handicap won by J.T. Downings North Drift

Italy, Como Province, Bellagio. Salita Serbelloni stairs area

Turquoise Ocean Water Off Tunnels Beach; Kauai, Hawaii, United States Of America

Littlehaven Bay And Herd Groyne Lighthouse; South Shields, Tyne And Wear, England

Savoy Cavalry Charge, by G F Gonzaga, 1942
G. F. Gonzaga, Savoy Cavalry Charge, 1942

Construction of the Panama Canal. Works in the estuary of the Rio Grande. Colored engraving, 1886

A Sports Reporter At Work
Pebble Beach, California: c. 1958 A sports reporter at the Crosby Clambake Golf Tournament

Nobel Brothers oil wells at Baku, Azerbaijan, 1916 (chromo)
2603892 Nobel Brothers oil wells at Baku, Azerbaijan, 1916 (chromo); (add.info.: Nobel Brothers oil wells at Baku (Baky or Baki), Azerbaijan, on the Caspian Sea

Raising platinum - bearing gravels from river beds, 1916 (chromo)
2603893 Raising platinum - bearing gravels from river beds, 1916 (chromo); (add.info.: Raising platinum - bearing gravels from river beds such as that of the Tura and other rivers in the Urals)

Russian field artillery
2604058 Russian field artillery; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Russian field artillery in the millet field).

Officer of Royal Irish Fusiliers, Crimean War
673436 Officer of Royal Irish Fusiliers, Crimean War; (add.info.: Officer of Royal Irish Fusiliers during world War One); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Officer of Grenadier Guards during Crimean War
673434 Officer of Grenadier Guards during Crimean War; (add.info.: Officer of Grenadier Guards during world War One); Universal History Archive/UIG.

River Irwell, Manchester, England, UK
864591 River Irwell, Manchester, England, UK; (add.info.: Manchester, England, from the River Irwell, showing the new buildings, including an imposing factory chimney)

Napoleon Bonaparte, 1810 (engraving)
2601258 Napoleon Bonaparte, 1810 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Battle of Gettysburg, in USA 1894 (print)
2601228 The Battle of Gettysburg, in USA 1894 (print); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin with horse
2604065 Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin with horse; (add.info.: Alexei Nikolaievich Kuropatkin (1848 - 1925) . Russian soldier, Commander - in - Chief in Manchuria in Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905).

Lamentable Complaint of Nick Froth and Rulerost, 1641 (engraving)
2603867 Lamentable Complaint of Nick Froth and Rulerost, 1641 (engraving); (add.info.: "The Lamentable Complaint of Nick Froth and Rulerost")

Statue of Liberty, New York, United States
2603724 Statue of Liberty, New York, United States; (add.info.: Statue of Liberty, New York, USA, monument to the friendship between the peoples of France and the USA)

General Kuroki on battlefield
2604142 General Kuroki on battlefield; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: General Kuroki, Commander - in - Chief of the Japanese First Army, 1904).

Departure of the Fram
673479 Departure of the Fram; (add.info.: Departure of the Fram, Nansen's Fram expedition, 1893-1896, was an attempt by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen to reach the geographical North Pole)

View over New York harbour, C 1893
2603736 View over New York harbour, C 1893; (add.info.: View over New York harbour. From a photograph taken c1893).

Illustration of The Palazzo Dario, 1600 (engraving)
2601373 Illustration of The Palazzo Dario, 1600 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration of The Palazzo Dario); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lord Rosse's great reflecting telescope
864568 Lord Rosse's great reflecting telescope; (add.info.: Lord Rosse's great 72-inch (1.828m) diameter reflecting telescope of 1845, called the Leviathan of Parsonstown

Petropavlosk' sunk by Japanese torpedo
2604117 Petropavlosk' sunk by Japanese torpedo; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Russian ironclad 'Petropavlosk' sunk by Japanese torpedo with loss of 600 lives)

Prince Iwao Oyama (1842 - 1916)
2604067 Prince Iwao Oyama (1842 - 1916); (add.info.: Prince Iwao Oyama (1842 - 1916) Japanese soldier. Commander - in - Chief of Japanese forces during Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905).

Lord Rosse's great reflecting telescope
864573 Lord Rosse's great reflecting telescope; (add.info.: Lord Rosse's great 72-inch (1.828m) diameter reflecting telescope of 1845, called the Leviathan of Parsonstown

Road bridge across Mouse Water, at Cartland Crags, 1872 (engraving)
864853 Road bridge across Mouse Water, at Cartland Crags, 1872 (engraving); (add.info.: Road bridge across Mouse Water, at Cartland Crags (Cartlane Craigs), near Lanark, Scotland

Spanish gipsy muleteer wearing blanket slung
864791 Spanish gipsy muleteer wearing blanket slung; (add.info.: Spanish gipsy muleteer in the Pyrenees wearing a wide brimmed hat and a blanket slung across his shoulders)

North America : Indian native encampment, 1889 (engraving)
2604128 North America : Indian native encampment, 1889 (engraving); (add.info.: North America Indian encampment in Oklahoma Indian territory. Wood engraving published Paris 1889).

Road bridge across Mouse Water, at Cartland Crags
864852 Road bridge across Mouse Water, at Cartland Crags; (add.info.: Road bridge across Mouse Water, at Cartland Crags (Cartlane Craigs), near Lanark, Scotland

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"Unveiling the Hidden Gems: People in the Background" Journey back to 1913, as we explore the Dolomite landscape of Tre Croci in Austria's Vienna. Amidst nature's beauty, people quietly go about their lives, adding a touch of humanity to this picturesque setting. Leipzig, Germany takes us on a historical voyage with its Thomaskirche and Thomasschule. These landmarks were witness to Bach's musical genius, but let us not forget the unsung heroes who supported his artistry behind the scenes. Step into London's Underground at Golders Green station through a color engraving from the early 1900s. As bustling commuters rush by, it is easy to overlook those individuals who keep this vital public transport system running smoothly day after day. Travel across continents to Okinawa, Japan and discover Naha's Surijo Castle – a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site that stands as a testament to ancient Asian history. In this illustration, amidst grandeur and architectural marvels, ordinary people carry on their daily routines unaware of their significance in preserving cultural heritage. Witnessing athletes passing batons during relay races is an exhilarating sight; however, spare a moment for sports officials diligently observing every move from afar – ensuring fair play and maintaining order within these thrilling events. The Ishtar Gate and Ziggurat stand tall as symbols of Babylonian civilization in ancient times; yet beyond these magnificent structures lies an entire population whose lives shaped history far more than any monument ever could. Gaze towards Mars' moon Phobos aboard a spaceship orbiting above – an awe-inspiring image indeed. But remember that behind every scientific achievement are countless scientists and engineers working tirelessly behind-the-scenes to make such ventures possible. Transport yourself back in time as Aztecs welcome conquistadors under Moctezuma's watchful eye at Tenochtitlan.