Cellar Collection (page 9)

A man shoots a young boy who he suspects of stealing, 19th century. Artist: George Cruikshank
A man shoots a young boy who he suspects of stealing, 19th century

Smugglers Alarmed, 18th century. Artist: W Clerk
Smugglers Alarmed, 18th century. One man watches through the keyhole, another loads a pistol and a third hides contraband. High customs duties meant that smuggling was rife

Stern men with drawn swords closed in upon him, 1605, (1905). Artist: As Forrest
Stern men with drawn swords closed in upon him, 1605, (1905). The Gunpowder Plot; Guy Fawkes is discovered in the cellars of the Houses of Parliament

James I, King of England and Scotland, 1860. Artist: WJ Edwards
James I, King of England and Scotland, 1860. James (1566-1625) became King of Scotland in 1567 and England in 1601. The son of Mary Queen of Scots

The Widows House (Second Trick), 1865. Artist: Wilhelm Busch
The Widows House (Second Trick), 1865. From Max and Moritz (A Story of Seven Boyish Pranks) by Wilhelm Busch

Siege of Lille, October 1792, (1892). A print from the Le Petit Journal, 15th October 1892

Mousetrap, 1846. Artist: Pavel Andreevich Fedotov
Mousetrap, 1846

Hobgoblins, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Hobgoblins, 1799. Plate 49 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

Napoleon I, 19th century

Coal delivery, 1860. A footman collecting a scuttle of coal from the cellar under the pavement at the very moment when the coalman shoots a sack of coal from Newcastle through the manhole in

Fermenting cellar in an American brewery, 1885
Fermenting cellar in an American brewery. 1885. Wood engraving

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Mongetto cellar. Vignale Monferrato. Piedmont. Italy

WW1 - Dazed German soldiers surrendering
WW1 - During the battle of Passchendaele (3rd Battle of Ypres), dazed German soldiers surrender to British soldiers who have captured their fortified cellar stronghold on the Pilkem Ridge

North America, Canada, NL, root cellar in Elliston, the root cellar capital of the world

South Africa, Cape Town. Stellenbosch wine area, Zevenwacht Winery. Typical oak wine barrels in cellar

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The Cellarium at Fountains Abbey

Blazon Faculty Medicine University Basel 1560
Blazon of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, 1560, stained glass, 40.5 x 30.5 cm |, 30.3 x 40.4 x 2 cm, unsigned, but dated

picture book 1891 oil limewood 69. 8 x 86. 8 cm
The picture book, 1891, oil on limewood, 69.8 x 86.8 cm, signed lower left: ALBERT. BASEMENT, CELLAR. Albert von Keller, Gais/Appenzell 1844-1920 Munchen

Cellar Artists Home Hague Doorkijkje lower house
Cellar of the Artists Home in The Hague Doorkijkje in the lower house of Weissenbruchs home in The Hague, Doorkijkje in the lower house of Weissenbruchs home in The Hague

A monk glass hand cellar monk holds wine light
A monk with a glass in his hand in a cellar, In a cellar a monk holds a glass with wine in his hand against the light, monk (s), friar (s), F

Fable fox goat fox stands basement staircase
Fable of the fox and the goat, The fox stands above a basement staircase. The goat is in the basement. In the background a city

Christ personified soul storage cellar Jesus
Christ and the personified soul in a storage cellar Jesus and the Soul in a storage cellar, Christ and the Soul, basement, cellar, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1678 - 1687, paper, letterpress printing

Umbria Terni Amelia Palazzo Pietrella Italy italian country
Umbria Terni Amelia Palazzo Pietrella, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Renaissance door leading to cellar

Umbria Terni Amelia Palazzo Venturelli Italy
Umbria Terni Amelia Palazzo Venturelli, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Palazzo built by Cardinal Venturelli in 15th century by Antonio da Sangallo on remains

The Brewer. 19Th Century Copy Of Picture Designed And Engraved In 16Th Century By Jost Amman

Close-Up Of Wine Barrels With Faucets, Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast, Northern Ireland

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Hidden beneath the surface, a world of stories and flavors awaits in the cellar. From Hogarth's vivid depiction of Gin Lane to the Makers Mark Bourbon Distillery in Kentucky, cellars have long been associated with indulgence and intemperance. In these dimly lit spaces, barrels age bourbon to perfection, infusing it with rich flavors that tantalize the senses. Across Europe, from Chateau Lafite Rothschild in Bordeaux to Champagne wine cellars in Reims, France, these underground sanctuaries house some of the finest wines known to humanity. The walls echo with tales of centuries-old craftsmanship and dedication as vintners meticulously tend to their precious creations. But not all is serious within these hallowed halls. A mischievous soused mouse scurries through shelves lined with bottles while Bristol Temple Meads station undergoes alterations above ground. Munich Bierkeller transports us back to a lively era where beer flowed freely and laughter filled the air. Intricate wrought iron porticos guard entrances like that of Champagne Louis Roederer in Reims—a testament to elegance and refinement found within its walls. And even historical events find their place here; Guy Fawkes' capture immortalized on canvas reminds us that they can hold secrets both dark and significant. The enchantment extends beyond beverages as well; Petronella Dunois' Dolls House takes us back to 1676 when miniature worlds were crafted for sheer delight. It serves as a reminder that even within hidden spaces lie treasures waiting to be discovered. Whether it's savoring aged spirits or exploring forgotten corners brimming with history, stepping into a cellar is an invitation into another realm altogether—a sensory journey through time and taste that leaves an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to venture below ground level.