Tile Collection (page 6)

The New Houses of Parliament - the Peers Private Entrance, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Houses of Parliament - the Peers Private Entrance, 1857. Daylight is admitted by four windows from Old Palace-yard front...The floor is all of encaustic tiles

Houses in The Hague, 1922. Creator: Jacques Jeichienus Ottens
Houses in The Hague, 1922. Houses with red roof tiles on a street in The Hague

Three men in seventeenth-century costumes dancing in the entrance hall of a house, 1700-1885. Creator: Unknown
Three men in seventeenth-century costumes dancing in the entrance hall of a house, 1700-1885

Gateway and Belfry at Hakodade, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Gateway and Belfry at Hakodade, 1856. Extract from a letter written by one of the officers of H.M.S. Winchester: The Sketches I have sent you will give you a good idea of the sort of country

Study of a brick house, c.1779-c.1858. Creator: Hendrik van der Burgh
Study of a brick house, c.1779-c.1858

Design for a tile, c.1850. Creator: Anon
Design for a tile, c.1850. Vine leaves and cabochons around a square medallion

Design for a tile with palmet motifs, c.1850. Creator: Anon
Design for a tile with palmette motifs, c.1850

Man Handing a Letter to a Woman in the Entrance Hall of a House, 1670. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Man Handing a Letter to a Woman in the Entrance Hall of a House, 1670

Woman with a Child in a Pantry, c.1656-c.1660. Creator: Pieter de Hooch
Woman with a Child in a Pantry, c.1656-c.1660

Renbjærg Tileworks by Flensburg Fiord, 1830. Creator: CW Eckersberg
Renbjaerg Tileworks by Flensburg Fiord, 1830

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Cuba and Guatemala, between 1899 and 1926

Pasadena, California, Mrs. Herbert Coppell home (interior) - enormous and elaborately... 1917
Pasadena, California, Mrs. Herbert Coppell home (interior) - enormous and elaborately decorated fireplace, 1917. House Architecture: Bertram Grovesnor Goodhue, built 1916; Carlton Monroe Winslow

"Mi Suen~o, " Herbert Coppell house, 1245 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, California, 1917. House Architecture: Bertram Grovesnor Goodhue, built 1916; Carlton Monroe Winslow

Tiles, c. 1938. Creator: John Wilkes
Tiles, c. 1938

Plaque showing a woman and three cherubs, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Albert Louis Dammouse
Porcelain tiled panel surrounding a central plaque showing a woman and three cherubs, late 19th-early 20th century. (Panneau a sujet feminin)

Look-out at Hauteville House, 1896. Creator: Pierre Georges Jeanniot
Look-out at Hauteville House, 1896

Floor Tile, c. 1936. Creator: Walter W. Jennings
Floor Tile, c. 1936

Zoar Fireplace Tile, c. 1938. Creator: Angelo Bulone
Zoar Fireplace Tile, c. 1938

Flue-Tiles, Quern, and Other Roman Articles Found at Lymne, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Flue-Tiles, Quern, and Other Roman Articles Found at Lymne, 1850. Archaeological finds at Lympne in Kent:..square hollow flue-tiles which ran up the sides of the apartments

Interior of the Church of St. Stephen, Rochester-Row, Westminster, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Church of St. Stephen, Rochester-Row, Westminster, [London], 1850. The first stone of the Church was laid July 20

Grid World 2
Tomohiko Minagawa

Tile Portugal
Maria Hylarides

Blue tile Portugal
Maria Hylarides

Adobe III
Alma

Adobe II
Alma

Adobe I
Alma

Capri Tiles
Henrike Schenk

House of Pattern
Steffen Ebert

Retro Pink Sink Faucet
Tom Windeknecht

Motel Room Keys
Tom Windeknecht

The International Exhibition: mosaic pavement by Minton, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: mosaic pavement by Minton, 1862. Tiles are now made with the view of forming floors, pavements, and wallcoverings

Tile, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Tile, 19th century

Tile (image 2 of 2), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Tile (image 2 of 2), 17th century

diamond facade
Linda Wride

Portugal, Lisbon. Pink flowers of Bougainvillea plant and historical building next to Miradouro de Santa Luzia

Poem by Ise, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki), ca. 1835

Malta, Valletta, Local Stone with fossils visible

If music be the food of love, play on
Famous Love Quote from Twelfth Night - Act 1, Scene 1, William Shakespeare

Africa, Morocco, Essaouira. Algae around wall faucet. Credit as: Bill Young / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Yellow roofs, Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Taken from Jingshan Park looking towards Tiananmen removed

Arrow Tower, Forbidden City moat, canal and palace wall, Beijing, China. Emperors Palace built in the 1600s during the Ming Dynasty

Blue patterned tiles on a wall, Porto, Portugal

Blue tile facade of the St. Anthonys Congregados Church, Porto, Portugal

Moorish Bathhouse - Algeria. Date: circa 1909

South East Asia; Thialand; Bangkok; Yaksha at wat phra kaeo The Grand Palace

Street sign with an image of a bull, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Tiled pharmacy sign, Zafra, Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain

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"Tile: A Journey Through Art and Culture" Step into the world of tile, where ancient civilizations left their mark in vibrant mosaics. Picture No. 11014350 takes us back to Roman times, showcasing a mesmerizing seafood mosaic that once adorned the floors of luxurious villas. Traveling to Malaga, Andalucia in Spain, we find ourselves captivated by the Virgen del Carmen tilework. The intricate patterns and vivid colors tell stories of devotion and faith, reflecting the rich heritage of this enchanting region in Europe. As night falls upon Seville's Plaza de Espana, our gaze is drawn to a magnificent display of tiles. Each step reveals another piece of history embedded within the Roman memento mori mosaic – a reminder that life is fleeting but art endures. Venturing further east, we arrive at the Temple of 10000 Buddhas. Here, tiles come alive with spiritual energy as they form stunning murals depicting Buddhist teachings and enlightenment. In Fes, Morocco, Africa unveils its own tale through meticulously crafted mosaic tiled fountains and walls. The Royal Palace Door stands proud amidst an array of vibrant colors that celebrate Moroccan craftsmanship at its finest. Lake Maggiore in Switzerland warns us with a Cave canem sign – beware. Even here, tiles serve as guardians protecting against potential dangers lurking nearby. Heading south again to Granada's Alhambra palace complex in Andalucia-EspaAna brings us face-to-face with azulejos – traditional Portuguese blue-painted ceramic tiles adorning every corner. These exquisite works depict scenes from daily life or historical events while adding charm to this architectural marvel. Lisbon invites us into souvenir shops displaying an array of beautifully designed tiles representing Portugal's cultural heritage. From iconic landmarks to traditional motifs, these decorative pieces offer visitors a chance to take home cherished memories captured within each tile's brushstroke or glaze.