Canopy Collection (page 20)

Solemn Joust on London Bridge, late 15th century, (1886). Artist: Richard Beavis
Solemn Joust on London Bridge, late 15th century, (1886). Victorian representation of a jousting match between David de Lindsay, Earl of Crawford and Lord John de Welles, Ambassador of Richard III

Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie at Guildhall, London, 1855. Artist: Edmund Morin
Visit of Napoleon Bonaparte III and Empress Eugenie to Guildhall, London, 1855. The emperor is making address to an audience in the hall, with the empress seated beside him

Genius Bearing the Soul Aloft, c1780-1848. Artist: Edward Francis Burney
Genius Bearing the Soul Aloft, c1780-1848

Taming a Shrew or Petruchios Patent Family Bedstead, Gag & Thumscrews, 1815
Taming a Shrew or Petruchios Patent Family Bedstead, Gag & Thumscrews, pub. London 1815 (hand coloured engraving)

USA, Oregon, Hillsboro, SOCOM paracommandos at Oregon International AIrshow

Traversing the 7 bridges high in the canopy of Kakum National Forest

Shikara (traditional wooden boat) on Dal Lake, Srinagar, Kashmir, India

Coronation of Richard I in Westminster Abbey 1189, (c1880). Richard the Lionheart processing down the aisle. Eldest son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, he reigned as King of England 1189-1199

So Now The Emperor Walked Under His High Canopy, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
So Now The Emperor Walked Under His High Canopy, c1930. An illustration from The Emperors New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Queen Elizabeth I in Parliament, 16th century, (c1902-1905). The ancient chamber of the Palace erected in the 12th Century, the Commons are shown crowding at the Bar

State barge opposite a Maharajahs palace, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

State barge on the Apple Tree Canal, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Gaekwars state elephants, Manipuri Bazaar, Bombay, India, c1924. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume two, The Fleetway House, London, c1924

Canonisation of Saints in St Peters Church, Rome, 1712. Artist: T Brown
Canonisation of Saints in St Peters Church, Rome, 1712. On 22nd May 1712, Catherine of Bologna, Pope Pius V and Felice Porri were canonised

Canonization of Saints in St Peters Church, Rome. Artist: T Brown
Canonization of Saints in St Peters Church, Rome. A print from The Faiths of the World, a Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects Their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies and Customs, Vol I

Throne room in the Palace of Fontainebleau, France, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
Throne room in the Palace of Fontainebleau, France, 1911-1912. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture its Form, Colour and History, Volume II by Edwin Foley, TC and EC Jack Ltd, London

Bedroom, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
Bedroom, 1911-1912. Carved gilt draped domed bed, bureau toilette in marquetery, cartonnier in green lacquer. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture its Form, Colour and History

Gilt state bed of Marie Antoinette, Queens Bedroom, Palais de Fontainebleau, France, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
Gilt state bed of Marie Antoinette, Queens Bedroom, Palais de Fontainebleau, France, 1911-1912. The Lyonnais silk hangings were designed by Phillippe de Lasalle

The Chippendale Chinese Bedroom, Badminton House, Gloucestershire, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
The Chippendale Chinese Bedroom, Badminton House, Gloucestershire, 1911-1912. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture its Form, Colour and History, Volume II by Edwin Foley, TC and EC Jack Ltd

The King presenting Coronation medals, Buckingham Palace, London. Artist: Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours
The King presenting Coronation medals, Buckingham Palace, London. Stereoscopic card detail

O Reilly Street, Havana, Cuba, early 20th century

View of Principal Street, Agra, c1860. Agra in India. Illustration from The History of the Indian Mutiny, by Charles Ball, Volume V, The London Printing & Publishing Company, (c1860)

The golden canopy in the Durbar tent of the Maharaja of Kashmir, Delhi, India, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The golden canopy in the Durbar tent of the Maharaja of Kashmir, Delhi, India, 1903. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A girl on a camel litter, Algeria, 1922. Artist: Crete
A girl on a camel litter, Algeria, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

L Indiscretion, 1788, (1929). Artist: Jean-Francois Janinet
L Indiscretion, 1788, (1929). Illustration from the Apollo Volume IX, no 53, (May 1929)

The West Lagoon from the World Fair, St Louis, Missouri, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

An avenue of cryptomeria (cedar) trees, Nikko, Japan, 1896. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
An avenue of cryptomeria (cedar) trees, Nikko, Japan, 1896. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Queen Victoria firing the first shot at Wimbledon, July 1860, (1887). Artist: William Barnes Wollen
Queen Victoria firing the first shot at Wimbledon, July 1860, (1887). The queen opens the first meeting of the National Rifle Association by firing the first shot from a Whitworth rifle

Bookstalls of the Farringdon Road market, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Walter Benington
Bookstalls of the Farringdon Road market, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Imperial procession, 1529-1530 (1849). Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Imperial procession, 1529-1530 (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century manuscript illustration in Solemn Entry of Charles V and Clement VII into Bologna

The Jewish procession going to meet the Pope at the Council of Constance, 15th century (1849)
The Jewish procession going to meet the Pope at the Council of Constance in 1417, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration in the Manuscript

Bazaar in Bombay, India, 1847. Artist: Kirchner
Bazaar in Bombay, India, 1847. Market in Mumbai, with canopied balconies above. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

The coronation review, 1902-1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London)

Canopy of the Black Princes tomb in Canterbury Cathedral. Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales (1330-1376), popularly known as the Black Prince

Indian wedding procession, c19th century

President Harrisons bedroom at the White House, Washington DC, USA, 1908. View showing the state bed and a day bed with a cushion embroidered with the name of President Benjamin Harrison

Christine de Pizan (1364 -1430), medieval writer, rhetorician and critic, 15th century, (1870). Pizan is shown seated on a chair of carved wood with back and canopy

Costume designs for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. Queen Anna, Barons, the Bishops of London and Winchester, the Duchess of Norfolk

Rialto fruit market, Venice, Italy, 19th century. Artist: Whymper
Rialto fruit market, Venice, Italy, 19th century

Lady going out during The London Season, 1856. Artist: Edmund Morin
Lady going out during The London Season, 1856. A print from The Illustrated London News, (12 April 1856). Hand-coloured later

Reading the ultimatum on the banks of the Tugela, the Zulu war in the south, 1879
Reading the ultimatum on the banks of the Tugela, Zulu Wars, South Africa, 1879. Scene from the Zulu war in the south. A print from The Illustrated London News, (8 February 1879)

Reception of the Emperor of France on the quay at Algiers, 1865
Reception of Napoleon Bonaparte III, Emperor of France on the quay at Algiers, 1865. A print from The Illustrated London News, (20 May 1865)

A bazaar in China, c1900. French advertisement for Liebigs extract of meat

Dwelling room of a seigneur of the 14th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

A bed furnished with a canopy and curtains, late 14th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a miniature from a manuscript in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

Henry VI presenting a sword to John Talbot, Earl of Salisbury, c1445, (1910). Henry presents a sword to John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury

French artillery position, France, 1918, (1926). Artist: Henry Cheffer
French artillery position, France, 1918, (1926)

Moorish coffee house at Sidi Bou Said, Tunis, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Discovering the Beauty of Canopy: From Van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait to a Double Rainbow" The intricate details of Van Eyck's masterpiece, "The Arnolfini Portrait, " showcase the elegance and allure of a canopy, adding depth to this iconic painting. Transport yourself to a wet winter evening in Bloomsbury, where a book lover finds solace under the protective embrace of a cozy canopy, as captured by Fincham in 1935. Scala Cinema in Ilkeston sets the stage for cinematic enchantment beneath its grand canopy, inviting moviegoers into a world of imagination and wonder. Vibrant lanterns illuminate the night sky as girls dance with grace and passion beneath their colorful glow—a mesmerizing scene that captures the spirit of Seville under an enchanting canopy. At Malvern Railway Station in Worcestershire, commuters find shelter under an elegant canopy while awaiting their journeys—a testament to both functionality and architectural beauty. Amidst London's bustling streets, an old petrol station on Old Brompton Road stands adorned with its vintage canopy—an emblematic reminder of days gone by. A close-up glimpse into Central America's lush rainforests reveals a heartwarming sight—the nurturing bond between a young Brown-throated Sloth and her baby nestled safely within nature's green canopy. The Oyster Union House exudes charm with its quaint exterior featuring an inviting entrance framed by an ornate wooden canopy—evoking nostalgia for traditional European architecture. In Ypres' Main Town Square, Europe comes alive against the backdrop of historic buildings adorned with canopies—a picturesque setting that encapsulates timeless beauty and cultural heritage. Nature paints its own masterpiece as a double rainbow gracefully arches over serene waters—a breathtaking display that reminds us how even natural phenomena can be embraced by nature’s own celestial canopy.