People In The Background Collection (page 17)

Mae West At Premiere
New York, New York: June 23, 1970 Actress Mae West greets the crowd of 10, 000 fans who gathered to see her as she attended the premiere showing of the film, Myra Breckinridge at the Criterion Theater

China, Sichuan, Leshan, head of Leshan Giant Buddha statue at Mount Emei Scenic Area
China - Sichuan - Leshan - Mount Emei Scenic Area, Leshan Giant Buddha (Leshan Dafo, UNESCO World Heritage List, 1996), 8th-9th century. Detail, head of the statue

China, Sichuan, River Min Chiang, Dujiangyan Irrigation System UNESCO World Heritage Site

Estonia, Tallinn, old town, Vanalinn, Sajakang Street, Vene tanav
Estonia - Tallinn - Old City (Vanalinn), UNESCOs World Heritage Site, 1997 - Buildings along Sajakang Street (Vene tanav) - Snow

Portugal - Evora. Giraldo Square and St Antons church
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Germany - Wies. Pilgrimage Church (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1983)
Germany - Baden-WA

Iran - Esfahan (Isfahan) - Lofty Gate Ali Qapu building
Iran - Esfahan. Maydan-e Emam (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Lofty Gate Ali Qapu building

Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, Ruwanweli Seya (also known as Maha Thupa or Great Stupa ), 2nd century back
Sri Lanka - Sacred City of Anuradhapura (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1982). The Ruwanweli Seya (also known as Maha Thupa or Great Stupa, 2nd century b.C.)

Turkmenistan. Ruins of Nisa. UNESCO World Heritage List, 2007
Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan. The ruins of Nisa (also Parthaunisa) the Ancient Capital of the Parthians. UNESCO World Heritage List, 2007

Isamu Noguchi
New York, New York: 1940 Isamu Noguchi looking at part of the Associated Press Building Plaque, which was carved in plaster

Eisenhower And MacArthur
Washington, D.C.: March 18, 1954 President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Gen. Douglas MacArthur shake hands after having had lunch together at the White House

Working On The Chain Gang
Macon, Georgia March 8, 1937 A Bibb County chain gang with picks and shovels returns from work for the day. The county recently instituted an eight hour day for the convicts

Indian encampment
North America Indian encampment in Oklahoma Indian territory. Wood engraving published Paris 1889

Petropavlosk sunk by Japanese torpedo
Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: Russian ironclad Petropavlosk sunk by Japanese torpedo with loss of 600 lives, including Admiral Makharoff or Makarov, 13 April 1904

Illustration of The Palazzo Rezzonico

Bologna, Church of Our Lady Baraccano
Itay, 18th century. Bologna. Church of Our Lady Baraccano

Rome, Pyramid of Caius Cestius near Porta San Paolo (St. Pauls Gate), by Lorenzo Scarabellotto, painting
Lorenzo Scarabellotto (1796-1852). Rome, Pyramid of Caius Cestius near Porta San Paolo (St. Pauls Gate)

Italy, Milan, Opera at Teatro La Scala, early 1800s
Italy, 19th century. An opera at the Teatro La Scala in Milan, early 1800s

View of Livorno: Quattro Mori monument (The Four Moors), by Giuseppe Maria Terreni, illustration
Giuseppe Maria Terreni (1739-1811). View of Livorno: Quattro Mori monument (The Four Moors)

Germany, view of Berlin
Germany, 18th century. View of Berlin

View of the Duomo in Florence, by Giuseppe Pera from drawing by Antonio Terreni, 1801, aquatint
Italy, 19th century. View of the Duomo in Florence. Aquatint by Giuseppe Pera from a drawing by Antonio Terreni. From A Pictorial Journey in Tuscany. Florence, 1801

Prague, view of Ponte Carlo (Charles Bridge) over Vltava River, engraving
Czech Republic, 19th century. Prague, view of Ponte Carlo (Charles Bridge) over the Vltava River. Engraving

Golden Arrow all pullman train daily between London-Calais-Paris, poster
Posters, 20th century. The Golden Arrow all pullman train daily between London-Calais-Paris

Soldier of army of General Justo Jose Urquiza by Leon Palliere (1823-1887), Painting
Militaria, Argentina, 19th century. Soldier of the army of the General Justo Jose Urquiza. Painting by Leon Palliere (1823-1887)

Forte romano (castrum), drawing
Roman civilization. Fortified military camp Roman castrum. Color illustration

USA, Boston, View of Boston, 1800, engraving
United States of America, 19th century. View of Boston, 1800 ca. Engraving

Austria, Church of Heiligenstadt in surroundings of Vienna, illustration
Austria, 18th-19th centuries. The Church of Heiligenstadt in the surroundings of Vienna. It was in this town that Ludwig van Beethoven wrote the letter known as the Heiligenstadt Testament

France, Paris, Cafe Momus, set design for act II in opera La boheme by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)
Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), La bohA

Jordan, Petra, Reconstruction of El-Deir, illustration
Jordan. Roman Petra. Reconstructed monastery Ad-Dayr (El Deir). Color illustration

The pyramids in Egypt from the Voyage by Olfert Dapper (also known as Oliver Dapper, 1635-1689), engraving, 1670 19th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (Library)

Adagio appassionato, with passion, by Albert Maignan, 1904
Albert Maignan (1845-1908), Adagio appassionato (with passion), 1904

Africa, Ancient Civilisations, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Antarctica, Architecture, Arid, Asia, Building Exterior, Camel, Cold, Commercial Aircraft, Contrasts, Cruise Liner, Day

World War I (1914-1918). Use of choking smoke in the attacks on French and British troops
World War I (1914-1918).Use of choking smoke in the attacks on French and British troops. May 1915. Colored engraving

United States. The American Civil War (1861-1865). The batteries in the federal army from the shores of the James River, giving the signal approximation of Merrimac and two Confederate steamers

United States. Purcell. Oklahoma. Main Street after the land rush, 1889. Engraving published in the newspaper Frank Leslies 1889. Colored

The dry dock. Barcelona. Engraving by Manchon. The Spanish and American Illustration"
The dry dock. Barcelona. Engraving by Manchon. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1872. Colored

St. Charles church. Boston. Massachusetts
St. Charles Church. Boston, Massachusetts, USA. 19th-century colored engraving

Spain. Catalonia. Barcelona. Bath at the beach
Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona. Bath at the beach. Engraving by Rico. The Spanish and American Illustration. 1890. Colored

Section of a London Underground station. England. Colored engraving from L Univers Illustre. Late 19th-century

Saint Johns methodist Church. New York
Saint Johns Methodist Church. New York, USA. 19th-century colored engraving

Royal Palace of Aranjuez. Spanish Royal Site seen from the Arca del Agua. Detail. Engraving by Domingo de Aguirre (18th century). Colored

Monks ploughing the land with oxen. Germany. 1872. Colored engraving
Monks plowing the land with oxen. Germany. 1872. Colored engraving

Lutheran Church. Built in 1743. Trappe. United States
Lutheran Church. Built in 1743. Trappe, USA. 19th-century colored engraving

Construction of the Panama Canal. Works in bridge called Alto-Obispo"
Construction of the Panama Canal. Works in bridge called Alto-Obispo. Colored engraving of Spanish and American Illustration (1886)

Alexander II (1818-1881). Tsar of Russia (1855-1881). Popular support for the czar before the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia. Engraving

GREEK WAR OF INDEPENDENCE (1821-1830) The naval Battle of Navarino (October 20, 1827) in Navarino Bay (now Pylos), in the Peloponnese

HENRY III of France (1551-1589). King of France (1574-1589). Elected King of Poland (1573), left this country to succeed Charles IX. Engraving by Ch. Gilbert

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"Unveiling the Hidden Gems: People in the Background" Journey back to 1913, as we explore the Dolomite landscape of Tre Croci in Austria's Vienna. Amidst nature's beauty, people quietly go about their lives, adding a touch of humanity to this picturesque setting. Leipzig, Germany takes us on a historical voyage with its Thomaskirche and Thomasschule. These landmarks were witness to Bach's musical genius, but let us not forget the unsung heroes who supported his artistry behind the scenes. Step into London's Underground at Golders Green station through a color engraving from the early 1900s. As bustling commuters rush by, it is easy to overlook those individuals who keep this vital public transport system running smoothly day after day. Travel across continents to Okinawa, Japan and discover Naha's Surijo Castle – a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site that stands as a testament to ancient Asian history. In this illustration, amidst grandeur and architectural marvels, ordinary people carry on their daily routines unaware of their significance in preserving cultural heritage. Witnessing athletes passing batons during relay races is an exhilarating sight; however, spare a moment for sports officials diligently observing every move from afar – ensuring fair play and maintaining order within these thrilling events. The Ishtar Gate and Ziggurat stand tall as symbols of Babylonian civilization in ancient times; yet beyond these magnificent structures lies an entire population whose lives shaped history far more than any monument ever could. Gaze towards Mars' moon Phobos aboard a spaceship orbiting above – an awe-inspiring image indeed. But remember that behind every scientific achievement are countless scientists and engineers working tirelessly behind-the-scenes to make such ventures possible. Transport yourself back in time as Aztecs welcome conquistadors under Moctezuma's watchful eye at Tenochtitlan.