Night Collection (page 17)

The black basalt lava stone cathedral. The La Galeote hotel. L Herault river. Agde town. Languedoc. France. Europe. St Etienne cathedral from the 12 century

NAVIGATION, 1871. A navigator using a sextant to measure the angular distance of the moon from a star. Wood engraving, American, 1871

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, in flight over meadow at night, Shropshire, England, april

GIOTTO: ADORATION. Adoration of the Magi. Fresco, c1305, from the Scrovegni Chapel, Padua, by Giotto

A Trinity House Lightship on a stormy night, early 20th cent
Illustration of a lightship on a stormy night, from The Sphere, 24th November 1913

The Wolves and the Sheep
THE WOLVES AND THE SHEEP The wolves break the peace pact they had with the sheep, and attack them in their sheepfold; a faithless enemy is not to be trusted

Wellington Arch N090054
THE WELLINGTON ARCH, Hyde Park Corner, London. View of the arch, floodlit for a hospitality event

Castlerigg Stone Circle N090042
CASTLERIGG STONE CIRCLE, Cumbria. Illuminated view of the stones

The London Eye N061029
THE LONDON EYE. Night view showing the London Eye including Big Ben clock tower in the distance

The London Eye N061027
THE LONDON EYE. Night view of the London Eye and Palace of Westminster including the Big Ben clock tower

Calshot Castle J860256
CALSHOT CASTLE, Hampshire. The keep lit up at night. This is one of the Henry VIII device forts on the Solent, protecting the mouth of Southampton Water

Stonehenge at night K940305
STONEHENGE, Wiltshire. Details of stones at night

Kenwood House Proms K981596
KENWOOD HOUSE, London. Concert " Last Night of the Kenwood Proms". View across audience towards bowl and fireworks. 29th August 1998

St Pancras Station J890064
ST PANCRAS STATION, London. Exterior view of the station at dusk

Odyssey / Penelope / Gorguet
Penelope with her maids, weaving a shroud for her father-in-law. (She unravelled this every night because she had promised to chose one of her Suitors as soon as it was completed)

Whitby Abbey K020984
WHITBY ABBEY, North Yorkshire. Silhouette of the abbey at dawn. View from the South West

Battle Abbey K020957
BATTLE ABBEY, East Sussex. Floodlit view of the Gatehouse from the North

Dancers at Night
This tempera painting depicts a night time scene of costumed dancers performing to music from a stringed instrument and tambourine, around a grand statue of a fine garden terrace. Date: circa 1918

London Palladium, autumn variety season, 1952
London Palladium Theatre, programme cover, Variety Season, Autumn 1952 Date: 1952

Music cover, Little Spanish Villa by the Sea, recorded by Debroy Somers and his Band. Date: 1932

Dancing Night Cats by Louis Wain Date: 1914

Mimika bobtail squid (Euprymna morsei), Hokkaido, Japan, Pacific Ocean

Catching Fireflies, Mid-1790s. Creator: Eishosai Choki
Catching Fireflies, Mid-1790s

Moulin de la Galette, 1889. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Moulin de la Galette, 1889

The Prairie on Fire, 1827. Creator: Alvan Fisher
The Prairie on Fire, 1827. Natty Bumppo creates a firebreak, scene from " The Prairie" by James Fenimore Cooper

Victorian Greeting Card - Owls in Town
Two owls in top hats out at night. Date: circa 1890

Winter wonderland in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, after last nights fall of snow had taken the city by surprise, 6th January 1970

St Pauls Cathedral flood lit during the VE day celebrations to celebrate victory in Europe. 8th May 1945

Christmas, or Folding the Last Sheep, 1850. Creator: Samuel Palmer
Christmas, or Folding the Last Sheep, 1850

A combination of pictures shows the beginning to the end of an annular solar eclipse seen
A combination of pictures shows the beginning to the end (top L to bottom R) of an annular solar eclipse seen from a beach of the French Indian Ocean island of La Reunion, September 1, 2016

View from the Citadel Ramparts in Copenhagen by Moonlight, 1839. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
View from the Citadel Ramparts in Copenhagen by Moonlight, 1839

Hungary, Budapest, Chain Bridge and Saint Stephens Basilica
No People, Vertical, Panoramic, Outdoors, Night, Elevated View, Long E, Henryk Sadura Travel Photography, 580818685

France, La Garrigue. Mas de Garrigue, star trails. (PR)

Lava lake at night in the crater of Nyiragongo Volcano, Virunga National Park, North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo

UK, England, East Sussex, People watching fireworks at Nevill Junior Bonfire night; Lewes

The Embankment at Night - Base of Cleopatras Needle
The Embankment at Night - Sphinx at the base of Cleopatras Needle. Date: circa 1910s

Moon rising over winter landscape, stubble field and Oak trees, Gimingham, Norfolk, UK

HMS Somerset strengthens her links with London
The Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Somerset arrived in the Pool of London on Wednesday 15th March to berth alongside HMS Belfast for a four-day visit

American Radiator Company Building, New York, 1925. Designed by John Mead Howells and Raymond Hood in Gothic Art Deco style, the American Radiator Building was completed in 1924

It Was Her Business To Get There, c1941 (1942). A girl Ambulance Driver sets out through the blitz. From Frontline 1940-1941. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]

Faust Illustration, 1925. Artist: Harry Clarke
Faust Illustration, 1925. From The Studio Volume 90. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1925]

St. John in the Wilderness, c1776. Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
St. John in the Wilderness, c1776. Painting held in the Wallace Collection, London. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

Herbie Hancock, 2008. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Herbie Hancock Sextet with Lionel Loueke, Sage Theatre, Gateshead, November 2008

adventure, airplane, arrival, arriving, aviation, blue sky, business, california
Airplane flying above clouds at sunset

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Airplane flying at sunset

CM21 9780 Chris Taylor, Mel Taylor, Caterham Supersport
Chris Taylor, Mel Taylor, Caterham Supersport, Gold Arts Magnificent Sevens, Magnificent Sevens, Brands Hatch, November 2017, auto racing, cars, circuit racing, classic cars, classic event

CM22 0600 Max Marzorati, Renault Clio Cup 4 UK
Max Marzorati, Renault Clio Cup 4 UK, Renault UK Clio Cup Junior, BARC Championships, BritCar, Racing into the night, Brands Hatch, November 2017, rain, drizzle

The Thunderstorm by Edmund Blampied
A woman cowers under her bed covers as a thunderstorm is in progress outside. Date: 1914

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"Embracing the Night: A mesmerizing blend of nature and city lights" In this captivating photograph, two little blue penguins find solace on the rocks amidst the enchanting Melbourne city lights. Silhouetted against the vibrant skyline, these adorable creatures seem to have found their own haven in St Kilda breakwater, Victoria, Australia. This stunning image was captured in December 2016 as part of the COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 Joint winner. Just like Marjorie Miller's famous painting "Queen of the Night, " where darkness meets beauty, these penguins stand tall under a starry sky. The Tees Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough adds an industrial touch to this nocturnal scene, symbolizing mankind's ability to create even during nighttime. As we delve deeper into the night, we encounter different forms of art and entertainment. The iconic poster for "Night Mail" reminds us of how communication thrives even when most are asleep. Meanwhile, Van Gogh's masterpiece "Starry Night" transports us to a dreamlike realm with its swirling celestial patterns. The Battersea Power Station stands majestically at nightfall; its imposing structure illuminated by artificial light creates an atmosphere that is both eerie and awe-inspiring. Similarly thrilling is Blackpool Pleasure Beach's roller coaster that offers adrenaline junkies a rush beneath twinkling stars. Moving away from man-made wonders, Antony Gormley's colossal sculpture - Angel of the North - watches over Newcastle at night with silent grace. Its presence evokes introspection and contemplation under moonlit skies. Across oceans lies Santorini's Oia town where sunsets paint coastal landscapes with fiery hues before giving way to velvety darkness. Greece embraces nights filled with romance and tranquility along its picturesque shores. Cinemas come alive after dusk as silhouettes gather for cinematic experiences that transport them beyond reality itself.