Birda´s Eye View Collection

The Encampment of the English Forces near Portsmouth during the Battle of the Solent
BAL331681 The Encampment of the English Forces near Portsmouth during the Battle of the Solent, 1778 (engraving) (later colouration) by Basire

Eastern Geelong (colour photo)
7166499 Eastern Geelong (colour photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastern Geelong)

London in 1888: The City Road, Finsbury Circus to the "Angel"Islington (engraving)
7188742 London in 1888: The City Road, Finsbury Circus to the " Angel" Islington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The City Road)

London in 1888: Euston Road and Marylebone Road, Kings Cross to Paddington (engraving)
7188740 London in 1888: Euston Road and Marylebone Road, Kings Cross to Paddington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Euston Road and Marylebone Road)

London in 1888: Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road, to Camden Town (engraving)
7188738 London in 1888: Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road, to Camden Town (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road)

Mining (oil on millboard)
NGW388570 Mining (oil on millboard) by Williams, Terrick (1860-1936); 25.6x15.8 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: Study for a poster;); National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Onion finials form a cresting to the roof, Sezincote, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320601 Onion finials form a cresting to the roof, Sezincote, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The eastern service wing at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy
CLF327736 The eastern service wing at Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, from The Country Houses of Sir John Vanbrugh by Jeremy Musson, published 2008 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Panorama overlooking Istanbul and the Bosphorus, c. 1890 (b/w photo)
STC258395 Panorama overlooking Istanbul and the Bosphorus, c.1890 (b/w photo) by Sebah & Joaillier (fl.1888-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coromandel ten-panel floor screen, 1719 (lacquer)
3619698 Coromandel ten-panel floor screen, 1719 (lacquer) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty - Kangxi Period (1662-1722); 239.4x495.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Base designed by William Haines)

Battle of Anaquito, 1726 (engraving)
IND388220 Battle of Anaquito, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Battle in the third civil war of Peru)

The Battle of Chuquingua, 1726 (engraving)
IND388219 The Battle of Chuquingua, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Battle during the Fifth Civil War of Peru)

Plaza del Castelar, Madrid, 1910 (oil on canvas)
IND86488 Plaza del Castelar, Madrid, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Echevarria y Zuricaldav, Juan de (1875-1931); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

The Castilians arrive at the Bay of San Mateo and The Castilians pass the Island of Puna, 1726 (engraving)
IND388222 The Castilians arrive at the Bay of San Mateo and The Castilians pass the Island of Puna, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

The death of Magellan in a battle with the Indians, 1726 (engraving)
IND388238 The death of Magellan in a battle with the Indians, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

The ship Victoria on her arrival at Seville in 1522, 1726 (engraving)
IND388239 The ship Victoria on her arrival at Seville in 1522, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Detail - The Siege of La Rochelle by troops of Cardinal Richelieu in 1627-68 (oil on canvas)
354837 Detail - The Siege of La Rochelle by troops of Cardinal Richelieu in 1627-68 (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Chateau de Versailles

Battle of Panama, 1726 (engraving)
IND388226 Battle of Panama, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Arias de Acevedo leads the vanguard of Panama)

Francisco Pizarro and his comrades at Gorgona, 1726 (engraving)
IND388235 Francisco Pizarro and his comrades at Gorgona, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Vasco Nunez claims possession of the South Sea, 1726 (engraving)
IND388237 Vasco Nunez claims possession of the South Sea, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

The arrival of Francisco Pizarro with 180 men and three ships at Tumbes, 1726 (engraving)
IND388221 The arrival of Francisco Pizarro with 180 men and three ships at Tumbes, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

The Magellan fleet on its way to the South Sea after crossing the Strait, 1726 (engraving)
IND388240 The Magellan fleet on its way to the South Sea after crossing the Strait, 1726 (engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona

Brooklyn Bridge, 1899 (oil on canvas)
5859338 Brooklyn Bridge, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Ranger, Henry Ward (1858-1916); 72--91 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Henry Ward Ranger (1858-1916))

Bear baiting, Manchester, 1819 (pen & ink and wash on paper)
CHL404792 Bear baiting, Manchester, 1819 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Barritt, Thomas (d.1820); 14.8x19 cm; Chethams Library, Manchester

View of Besancon, France (colour engraving)
1730955 View of Besancon, France (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: View of Besancon, France, engraving, 19th century)

Central Berlin, 1937 (colour litho)
1729647 Central Berlin, 1937 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Germany central Berlin 1937)

Bresson Square, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo)
1729645 Bresson Square, Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Alger, Algerie, c. 1900 : place Bresson Algiers, Algeria, c. 1900 : Bresson square)

Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c. 1850 (colour litho)
7262118 Birds Eye View of Philadelphia, c.1850 (colour litho) by Bachmann, John (fl.1850-77); 55.9x76.2 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Drawn from nature and on stone by J)

Rocio square, Lisbon, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
1728973 Rocio square, Lisbon, c. 1900 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Rocio square, Lisbon, portugal, c. 1900)

The Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres in c. 1520 (coloured engraving)
1728999 The Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres in c.1520 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The abbey of Saint Germain des Pres (Paris) c. 1520, 19th century engraving)

Florence, 1924 (drypoint)
3088245 Florence, 1924 (drypoint) by Nixon, Job (1891-1938); 24.76x34.92 cm; Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art

Belgravia out of Doors (engraving)
7192011 Belgravia out of Doors (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belgravia out of Doors)

Rotten Row in the Season (engraving)
7192008 Rotten Row in the Season (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotten Row in the Season)

The Smoking Room at the Club (engraving)
7192005 The Smoking Room at the Club (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Smoking Room at the Club)

"At Home"(engraving)
7192023 " At Home" (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " At Home. Small and Early." Refreshments)

The Picture Sale (engraving)
7192014 The Picture Sale (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Picture Sale)

At the Sea-side (engraving)
7192013 At the Sea-side (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Sea-side. Illustration for Birds Eye Views of Society, drawn by Richard Doyle)

"At Home;"-- Music (engraving)
7192007 " At Home; " -- Music (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " At Home; " -- Music)

Germans occupying Alsace (colour litho)
NUL321387 Germans occupying Alsace (colour litho) by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection

Wagon train on Ute Pass, c. 1885-90 (b / w photo)
DPL415587 Wagon train on Ute Pass, c.1885-90 (b/w photo) by Standley, Harry Landis (1881-1951); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info)

Bazaar and Fancy Fair (engraving)
7192016 Bazaar and Fancy Fair (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bazaar and Fancy Fair)

Science and Art Conversazione (engraving)
7192006 Science and Art Conversazione (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science and Art Conversazione)

Postcard depicting Besancon on the River Doubsm c. 1908 (b / w photo)
1718579 Postcard depicting Besancon on the River Doubsm c.1908 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Besancon (France) on Doubs river, on l : citadel, on r factories

A Morning Party (engraving)
7192018 A Morning Party (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Morning Party. Shewing the Nobility and Gentry playing the Fashionable Game of the Period)

A Popular Entertainment (engraving)
7192012 A Popular Entertainment (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Popular Entertainment)

A Juvenile Party (engraving)
7192019 A Juvenile Party (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Juvenile Party)

A County Ball (engraving)
7192017 A County Ball (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A County Ball. Illustration for Birds Eye Views of Society, drawn by Richard Doyle)

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"Bird's Eye View: A Glimpse into History and Beauty" Step back in time with these captivating images that offer a bird's eye view of various landscapes, battles, and architectural marvels. From the encampment of English forces near Portsmouth during the Battle of the Solent in 1778 to the bustling streets of London in 1888, each engraving and photograph transports us to a different era. In Eastern Geelong, vibrant colors bring life to this charming town, capturing its essence from above. Meanwhile, London unveils its grandeur through detailed engravings showcasing iconic locations such as Finsbury Circus to Islington or Euston Road leading to Paddington. Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road guide us towards Camden Town, revealing a glimpse into Victorian-era city life. Venturing further into history, we explore Berkeley Castle's inner bailey through an evocative black-and-white photo. The onion finials atop Sezincote's roof add an enchanting touch while Castle Howard's eastern service wing stands tall against the North Yorkshire landscape. Transported across continents, Istanbul reveals itself in all its glory with a panoramic view overlooking the Bosphorus circa 1890. This mesmerizing black-and-white photo captures the timeless beauty of this historic city. Artistic treasures also grace our journey through time; a Coromandel ten-panel floor screen showcases intricate lacquer work dating back to 1719. Engravings depicting two significant battles - Anaquito and Chuquingua - provide glimpses into military history with their dramatic scenes frozen forever on paper. These diverse images allow us to appreciate both historical events and breathtaking aesthetics from a unique perspective – one that only birds can truly experience. Join us on this visual voyage as we soar high above landscapes and immerse ourselves in centuries past.