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Backlit Collection (#5)

Background imageBacklit Collection: Lake Loen - fed by glaciers on its cloud-capped mountain shores - Norway, c1905

Lake Loen - fed by glaciers on its cloud-capped mountain shores - Norway, c1905. From " The Underwood Travel Library - Norway". [Underwood & Underwood, London ]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Sunset at Vassincourt, 1939-1940, (1941). Creator: Unknown

Sunset at Vassincourt, 1939-1940, (1941). Creator: Unknown
Sunset at Vassincourt, 1939-1940, (1941). From Fighter Pilot - A Personal Record of the Campaign in France. September 8th, 1939, to June 13th, 1940. [B. T. Batsford Ltd. London, 1941]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Aux Caprices du Bailli, 75 Rue de Bailli, Brussels, Belgium, c2014-2017. Artist

Aux Caprices du Bailli, 75 Rue de Bailli, Brussels, Belgium, c2014-2017. Artist
Aux Caprices du Bailli, 75 Rue de Bailli, Brussels, Belgium, c2014-2017. Designer unknown: 1904

Background imageBacklit Collection: Les Roses, c. 1906, (c2014-2017). Artist: Jacques Gruber

Les Roses, c. 1906, (c2014-2017). Artist: Jacques Gruber
Les Roses, c.1906?. J. Gruber

Background imageBacklit Collection: Vitriol La Salle - Colombe et Paon, c1904, (c2014-2017). Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Vitriol La Salle - Colombe et Paon, c1904, (c2014-2017). Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
vitriol La Salle - Colombe et Paon, c1904. Jacques Gruber (1870-1936)

Background imageBacklit Collection: Former Gresham Palace, (1906), c2014-2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Former Gresham Palace, (1906), c2014-2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Former Gresham Palace. Azigismond Quittner (architect): 1905-7

Background imageBacklit Collection: Maison Autrique, 206 Chausee de Heacht, Brussels, Belgium, (1893), c2014-2017. Artist

Maison Autrique, 206 Chausee de Heacht, Brussels, Belgium, (1893), c2014-2017. Artist
Maison Autrique, 206 Chausee de Heacht, Brussels, Belgium, c2014-2017. Victor Harte: 1893. Eugene Autrique

Background imageBacklit Collection: Alto-Stratus - A Dozen of the Principal Cloud Forms In The Sky, 1935

Alto-Stratus - A Dozen of the Principal Cloud Forms In The Sky, 1935
Alto-Stratus - A Dozen of the Principal Cloud Forms and How They Appear In The Sky, . From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 2, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Background imageBacklit Collection: St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, 1923. Artist: John Sell Cotman

St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, 1923. Artist: John Sell Cotman
St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, 1923. From The Water-Colour Drawings of John Sell Cotman, edited by C.G. Holme. [The Studio Limited, London, 1923]

Background imageBacklit Collection: A Great Scientists Presentation of the Gorgeous Curtain Woven By An Aurora, c1935

A Great Scientists Presentation of the Gorgeous Curtain Woven By An Aurora, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume I, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Background imageBacklit Collection: What Is Seen During The Few Moments of a Total Eclipse, c1935

What Is Seen During The Few Moments of a Total Eclipse, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Background imageBacklit Collection: The Green Flash at Sunset, Rarest Prismatic Colour Refracted by the Atmosphere, c1935

The Green Flash at Sunset, Rarest Prismatic Colour Refracted by the Atmosphere, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Beauty of Light and Colour Produced by the Operation of Natural Laws, c1935

Beauty of Light and Colour Produced by the Operation of Natural Laws, c1935. Blue Grotto, Capri. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Background imageBacklit Collection: The Last Phase - Fort Belvedere, night of December 10th, 1936, 1937

The Last Phase - Fort Belvedere, night of December 10th, 1936, 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Evening Landscape, 1886. Creator: Julius Paulsen

Evening Landscape, 1886. Creator: Julius Paulsen
Evening Landscape, 1886

Background imageBacklit Collection: Rowing Home the Schoof-Stuff, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson

Rowing Home the Schoof-Stuff, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Rowing Home the Schoof-Stuff, 1886. Plate: Plate XXI

Background imageBacklit Collection: The Ramparts of Christianshavn. Spring, 1892. Creator: Peter Hansen

The Ramparts of Christianshavn. Spring, 1892. Creator: Peter Hansen
The Ramparts of Christianshavn. Spring, 1892

Background imageBacklit Collection: Party at Iselingen; September evening, 1865. Creator: Peter Christian Thamsen Skovgaard

Party at Iselingen; September evening, 1865. Creator: Peter Christian Thamsen Skovgaard
Party at Iselingen; September evening. In the background Vordingborg Church and the Goose tower, 1865

Background imageBacklit Collection: A Square in Ariccia, Italy. After Sunset, 1862. Creator: Hans Jorgen Hammer

A Square in Ariccia, Italy. After Sunset, 1862. Creator: Hans Jorgen Hammer
A Square in Ariccia, Italy. After Sunset, 1862

Background imageBacklit Collection: Diana with one of her Nymphs, 1863-1866. Creator: Ludvig Abelin Schou

Diana with one of her Nymphs, 1863-1866. Creator: Ludvig Abelin Schou
Diana with one of her Nymphs, 1863-1866

Background imageBacklit Collection: Oak Trees near a Road, Evening, 1643-1682. Creator: Jacob van Ruisdael

Oak Trees near a Road, Evening, 1643-1682. Creator: Jacob van Ruisdael
Oak Trees near a Road, Evening, 1643-1682

Background imageBacklit Collection: The Temple of Concordia by Girgenti, 1819-1822. Creator: Franz Ludwig Catel

The Temple of Concordia by Girgenti, 1819-1822. Creator: Franz Ludwig Catel
The Temple of Concordia by Girgenti, 1819-1822

Background imageBacklit Collection: Sketch of a Boat, 1881. Creator: Charles A. Platt

Sketch of a Boat, 1881. Creator: Charles A. Platt
Sketch of a Boat, 1881

Background imageBacklit Collection: Offering to the sun-San Ildefonso, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Offering to the sun-San Ildefonso, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Offering to the sun-San Ildefonso, c1927. Barechested Tewa man with hands raised skyward, each holding a feather, as he faces the sun

Background imageBacklit Collection: Norham Castle, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner

Norham Castle, 1909. Artist: JMW Turner
Norham Castle, 1909. From The Water-colours of J. M. W. Turner, text by W. G. Rawlinson and A. J. Finberg. [Avalon Press, London, 1909]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Landscape with Ruins of a Castle on a Hill, early 18th century. Creator: Jan Smees

Landscape with Ruins of a Castle on a Hill, early 18th century. Creator: Jan Smees
Landscape with Ruins of a Castle on a Hill, early 18th century

Background imageBacklit Collection: Dovedale by Moonlight, 1784. Artist: Joseph Wright of Derby

Dovedale by Moonlight, 1784. Artist: Joseph Wright of Derby
Dovedale by Moonlight, 1784. Painting housed in the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1931]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Key West. Where the Sun Rises and Sets in the Sea, Key West, Florida, c1940s

Key West. Where the Sun Rises and Sets in the Sea, Key West, Florida, c1940s. From Souvenir Folder of Quaint Key West Fla.. [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston, c1940s]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Durham Cathedral, 1912

Durham Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Background imageBacklit Collection: The Acropolis at Athens, early morning, 1913. Artist: Jules Guerin

The Acropolis at Athens, early morning, 1913. Artist: Jules Guerin
The Acropolis at Athens, early morning, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

Background imageBacklit Collection: The Roman Amphitheater at Pola, 1913. Artist: Jules Guerin

The Roman Amphitheater at Pola, 1913. Artist: Jules Guerin
The Roman Amphitheater at Pola, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Remains of Ancient Rome, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Remains of Ancient Rome, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Remains of Ancient Rome, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Westminster, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Westminster, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Westminster, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Christmas Daisy, 1911

Christmas Daisy, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageBacklit Collection: The Bridge of Sighs, c1880, (1911). Artist: David Law

The Bridge of Sighs, c1880, (1911). Artist: David Law
The Bridge of Sighs, c1880, (1911). The Bridge of Sighs, Venice, Italy, is an enclosed bridge that passes over the Rio di Palazzo

Background imageBacklit Collection: Fishermen by the Dead Sea: showing cracks on shore, c1900

Fishermen by the Dead Sea: showing cracks on shore, c1900. From Journey in All Lands - Palestine. [Realistic Travels, London, Cape Town, Bombay, Melbourne, Toronto, c1900]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Dunster Castle: Sunset, c1850, (1935). Artist: Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding

Dunster Castle: Sunset, c1850, (1935). Artist: Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
Dunster Castle: Sunset, c1850, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Background imageBacklit Collection: Sunset Behind the Ibrahim Roza, Bijapur, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray

Sunset Behind the Ibrahim Roza, Bijapur, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
Sunset Behind the Ibrahim Roza, Bijapur, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Reflections, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Reflections, c1887, (1901). Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Reflections, c1887, (1901). From Japan - A Record in Colour, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1901]

Background imageBacklit Collection: The Early Morning Mist Rising at Nuwara Eliya, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate

The Early Morning Mist Rising at Nuwara Eliya, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
The Early Morning Mist Rising at Nuwara Eliya, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Background imageBacklit Collection: The Palm Fringed Shore at Sunset, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate

The Palm Fringed Shore at Sunset, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
The Palm Fringed Shore at Sunset, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Sunset, Mount Lavinia Sea Shore, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate

Sunset, Mount Lavinia Sea Shore, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Sunset, Mount Lavinia Sea Shore, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Background imageBacklit Collection: A Summer Evening. 14 July 1894, (1897)

A Summer Evening. 14 July 1894, (1897). From Farthest North, Vol. 1 by Fridtjof Nansen. [Archibald Constable and Company, London, 1897]

Background imageBacklit Collection: The Bent Tree, 1855-1860, (c1915). Artist: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

The Bent Tree, 1855-1860, (c1915). Artist: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
The Bent Tree, 1855-1860, (c1915). The painting is held by the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Towing Past The City, c1870-1880, (c1915). Artist: William Lionel Wyllie

Towing Past The City, c1870-1880, (c1915). Artist: William Lionel Wyllie
Towing Past The City, c1870-1880, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Near Kimberley, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes

Near Kimberley, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Near Kimberley, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Winchester Cathedral, 1912

Winchester Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Background imageBacklit Collection: Im Hamburger Hafen - (In Hamburg Harbour), 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher

Im Hamburger Hafen - (In Hamburg Harbour), 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher
Im Hamburger Hafen - (In Hamburg Harbour), 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]



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