Spectacle Collection (page 13)

Horseshoe Falls as seen from Goat Island, Niagara Falls, early 20th century. Artist: George Barker
Horseshoe Fall as seen from Goat Island, Niagara Falls, early 20th century. Goat Island is a small uninhabited island in the Niagara River

Mr Sadlers ascent with Captain Paget, 12th August 1781, (1910). The balloon flight of James Sadler, the first English aeronaut, from Mermaid Gardens, Hackney in East London, to near Tilbury Fort

The Spectacles Seller. Artist: Cornelisz van Oostsanen, Jacob (ca. 1470-1533)
The Spectacles Seller. Private Collection

A Pedlar selling Spectacles outside a Cottage, c. 1653. Artist: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
A Pedlar selling Spectacles outside a Cottage, c. 1653. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Old Man holding a Pair of Spectacles. Artist: Pluym, Karel van der (1625-1672)
Old Man holding a Pair of Spectacles. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Self-portrait with Pince-nez, c. 1882. Artist: Breitner, George Hendrik (1857-1923)
Self-portrait with Pince-nez, c. 1882. Found in the collection of the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag

Spectacle Maker (From Abbildung der gemein-nutzlichen Haupt-Stande), 1698. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Self-portrait with monocle, 1777. Artist: Therbusch-Lisiewska, Anna Dorothea (1721-1782)
Self-portrait with monocle, 1777. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Saint Jerome reading a letter, ca. 1628-1629. Artist: La Tour, Georges, de (1583-1652)
Saint Jerome reading a letter, ca. 1628-1629. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

At the Cafe Chateaudun, c. 1870. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
At the Cafe Chateaudun, c. 1870. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Still Life with Book, Papers and Inkwell, 1876. Artist: Bonvin, Francois (1817-1887)
Still Life with Book, Papers and Inkwell, 1876. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Spectacles Box, 1808. Artist: Anonymous
Spectacles Box, 1808. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Saint Jerome reading (Copy), ca 1636. Artist: La Tour, Georges, de (1583-1652)
Saint Jerome reading (Copy), ca 1636. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Jacob Fights the Angel, 1660. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Jacob Fights the Angel, 1660. From the Gemaldegalerie, Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Allegory of France and Navarre, 1740. Artist: Francois Boucher
Allegory of France and Navarre, 1740. Cartoon for a tapestry, Palais de Justice, Rouen, France

Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, curtain form 1839. [1872]. Artist: Rapine
Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, curtain form, 1839 (1872). Observed at Bossekop, Norway, 19 January 1839. Aurorae are caused by the interaction of the particles in the solar wind with the Earths

Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights observed from northern Norway, 10 October 1868, (1906). Aurorae are caused by the interaction of the particles in the solar wind with the Earths magnetic field

Blowing up Flood Rock, 1885, (1886). Engraving made the year after the explosion. The rock was part of the Hell Gate Rocks complex which prevented large vessels reaching New York Harbour

Saint Jerome in his Study (Detail), 1480. Artist: Ghirlandaio, Domenico (1449?1494)
Saint Jerome in his Study (Detail), 1480. Found in the collection of the Chiesa di Ognissanti, Florence

Roman mosaic of performers killing a leopard at a spectacle, 3rd century
Roman mosaic of a spectacle, showing members of the Telegenic Troop killing leopards, as a servant brings their pay. From Moknine, Tunisia, and now at Sousse Museum, 3rd century

Theatre de la Gaite, Niagara Falls, 1892. Artist: Henri Meyer
Theatre de la Gaite, Niagara Falls, 1892. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 13th February 1892

Late 16th century anatomy theatre, Jacques de Gehyn the Elder, 1633. Artist: Jacques de Gehyn the Elder
Late 16th century anatomy theatre by Jacques de Gehyn the Elder, 1633. From Dutch translation by Vopiscus Plemp of Barthelemy Cabrol Anatomical Alphabet, Amsterdam, 1633. Engraving

Joe Lovano, 2014. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Joe Lovano, playing with Jack DeJohnette, Esperanza Spalding, Leo Geovese, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2014

Tripoli, Libya; Libyan flags prominently displayed on Green Square in front of the entrance to the old Medina of Tripoli

The base of Stirling Falls in Milford Sound, New Zealand 6n
Milford Sound, New Zealand - 22 May 2012 The base of Stirling Falls in Milford Sound, New Zealand. Impact shock waves create these fascinating patterns.These falls are 189m (480ft)

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Milford Sound, New Zealand - 22 May 2012 The base of Stirling Falls in Milford Sound, New Zealand. Impact shock waves create these fascinating patterns.These falls are 189m (480ft)

The base of Stirling Falls in Milford Sound, New Zealand 1n
Milford Sound, New Zealand - 22 May 2012 The base of Stirling Falls in Milford Sound, New Zealand. Impact shock waves create these fascinating patterns.These falls are 189m (480ft)

A glimpse of Northern Lights on a winter night in Iceland 7
Reykjavik, Iceland - 11 December 2014; Iceland in midwinter is usually a pretty safe bet for Aurora spotting. But not on our trip - it was cloudy every day

A glimpse of Northern Lights on a winter night in Iceland 5
Reykjavik, Iceland - 11 December 2014; Iceland in midwinter is usually a pretty safe bet for Aurora spotting. But not on our trip - it was cloudy every day

A glimpse of Northern Lights on a winter night in Iceland, with moon 4
Reykjavik, Iceland - 11 December 2014; Iceland in midwinter is usually a pretty safe bet for Aurora spotting. But not on our trip - it was cloudy every day

Shen Shan waiting

Roman Chariot Races at the British Empire Exhibition
The Great Circus at Wembley - The Thrilling Roman Chariot Races at Wembley Stadium. A new thrill for visitors to the British Empire Exhibition

Anna Held in her peacock gown
Miss Anna Held, appearing in Follow Me at the Casino in New York, displaying her spectacular peacock gown with the tail spread. Date: 1917

Royal Wedding 1923 - The Bride by Frederick Parker
Illustration showing a crowd of onlookers, desperate for a glimpse of the bride at the royal wedding of 1923 between the Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon

Royal Wedding 1986 - Queen Mother and Princess Margaret
Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and her younger daughter, Princess Margaret, a vision in lavender and blue, travel in an open top Landau carriage to the wedding of Prince Andrew

Queen sits in Chair of Estate, Coronation 1953
Queen Elizabeth II sits in the Chair of Estate before being divested of her robe for the Ceremony of Anointing. She is flanked by the Sword bearers and her Maids of Honour

Bird watchers watching Knot and other waders stream off The Wash ats the tide rises to roost on the gravel pits behind seawall at Snettisham RSPB Reserve North Norfolk September

Prisoner on roof at Armley Gaol, Leeds, West Yorkshire
A prisoner can be seen on the roof of Armley Gaol in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The event has attracted spectators from the neighbourhood. Boys in caps sit on a wall beside the prison

Zacharias Janssen / W Invt
ZACHARIAS JANSSEN or JANSEN or ZANSZ Dutch spectacle maker who invented the compound microscope

Mounting Guard Guard Mounting Changing The Guard
Mounting Guard, St. James's Park. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Opera House Haymarket Entertainment Spectacle
Opera House. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

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Gullfoss the Golden Waterfall in Iceland

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The base of Stirling Falls in Milford Sound in New Zealand

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The base of Stirling Falls in Milford Sound in New Zealand

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A view of Bryce Canyon from Inspiration Point

A triumphant military commander enters Rome. From Cassells Illustrated Universal History, published 1883

Gioco del Ponte Arno Pisa View Arno river Gioco del Ponte
The Gioco del Ponte on the Arno in Pisa, View of the Arno river in Pisa during the Gioco del Ponte. People on boats sail the river. Spectators watch the spectacle from the bridges and quays

Impressions Light Show On The Li River; Yangshuo, Guangxi, China

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"Spectacle: A Visual Extravaganza Across the Globe" The sky explodes with vibrant colors as New Year fireworks light up Funchal harbour in Madeira, Portugal, creating a mesmerizing spectacle for all to behold. Adorned with opulence and grandeur, The Coronation Coach takes center stage, captivating onlookers with its intricate design and historical significance. Dewars advertisement transports us to an era of elegance and sophistication, where every sip becomes a part of the dazzling spectacle that is life itself. Step into Giovanni Paolo Panini's masterpiece as we witness a musical party given by Ca; the symphony of sounds intertwines with visual splendor, immersing us in an unforgettable experience. Captain Berry's dachshunds frolic through the park, their playful antics transforming everyday moments into a delightful spectacle that brings joy to all who encounter them. As the sun sets over Almyros Beach near Acharavi in Corfu Island, Greece, nature paints an awe-inspiring tableau that transforms this coastal paradise into a breathtaking spectacle. Behold the ethereal beauty of an Aurora over Antarctica captured from space—a celestial dance of lights that illuminates Earth's southernmost region like no other natural phenomenon can. Vintage International Air Rally Poster 1937 evokes nostalgia for aviation enthusiasts worldwide—where pilots push boundaries amidst clouds and create aerial spectacles that defy gravity itself. With grace and majesty befitting royalty, The Queen arrives at Westminster Abbey during her coronation in 1953—an iconic moment etched forever in history as a regal spectacle unfolds before our eyes. Witness Mr. Sadler's daring ascent from Merton Fields in Oxford—a heart-stopping feat that defies gravity while offering spectators below an exhilarating display of courage and skill against nature's backdrop.