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Concepts And Ideas Collection

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Cigar-Smoking Child

Cigar-Smoking Child
Three year-old Robert Quigley smoking a cigar, Washington DC, 30th August 1928. Quigley apparently started smoking when, as a one year-old on his fathers knee

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Cart Before The Horse

Cart Before The Horse
An unusual harness race, with the driver facing backwards, takes place at Weequahic Park, Newark, New Jersey, 17th October 1928

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: 17th century city, plan of Augsburg, Germany

17th century city, plan of Augsburg, Germany
Typical fortifications and references. Rich in details, beautifully aged paperPublished by J. Stockdale, Piccadilly 1800

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Hermes and the Infant Dionysus

Hermes and the Infant Dionysus
Antique illustration of a Hermes and the Infant Dionysus

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Victorian London - A shady place

Victorian London - A shady place
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. A dark alley in Whitechapel circa 1870

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Jesus Praying in the Garden

Jesus Praying in the Garden
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus Praying in the Garden

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Perm Machine

Perm Machine
A model having her hair permed by a permanent wave machine at the Hairdressing Fair, White City, London, 25th October 1928. (Photo by Henry Miller News Picture Service/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: The Heavenly Choir

The Heavenly Choir, a scene from Dante Paradiso. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Satan and Beelzebub

Satan and Beelzebub
" Satan and Beelzebub and scene from the Miltons Paradise Lost. Forthwith upright he rears from off the pool His mighty stature. Engraving from 1870

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Death of a Knight

Death of a Knight
Vintage engraving by Dore from 1879 showing the gruesome death of a knight

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Illustration in black and white of the Last Supper

Illustration in black and white of the Last Supper
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Jesus

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: David and Goliath

David and Goliath
" Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing David and Goliath. Goliath was described as a giant Philistine warrior

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: The mouth of Hell

The mouth of Hell
" The mouth of Hell, a scene from Miltons Paradise Lost. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Angel of Victory and the First Crusaders

Angel of Victory and the First Crusaders
Vintage engraving showing a luminous angel leading the armies of the first crusade as they advance towards Jerusalem in the Holyland

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Illustration)

Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Illustration)
Illustration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Original artwork by Keith Reicher

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Haunted doorway

Haunted doorway
Grunge doorway, entrance to the haunted house

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Minos

Minos
In Greek mythology, Minos was a mythical king of Crete, son of Zeus and Europa. After his death, Minos became a judge of the dead in Hades. Engraving from 1870

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Achan is stoned to death

Achan is stoned to death
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Destruction of the Sennacherib Army

Destruction of the Sennacherib Army
" Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing the destruction of the army of Sennacherib

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Shadrach Meshach and Abednego in the Fiery Furnace

Shadrach Meshach and Abednego in the Fiery Furnace
" Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the Fiery Furnace

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: The angel appears to Joshua

The angel appears to Joshua
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: The Nativity

The Nativity
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing the nativity scene of the baby jesus in his cradle

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Vision of the Empyrean

Vision of the Empyrean
" The vision of the Empyrean, a scene from Dantes Paradiso. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: The true cross

The true cross by Gustave Dore (1832 aa 1883)The Crusaders are roused by the sight of the true cross

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Fallen Angels

Fallen Angels
Fallen angels on the wing, a scene from MIltons Paradise lost. So numberless were those bad angels seen, Hovering on the wing, under the cope of Hell. Engraving from 1870

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Joseph and Marys Flight into Egypt

Joseph and Marys Flight into Egypt
Vintage colour lithograph from 1882 Joseph and Mary fleeing to Egypt with the baby Jesus

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday
Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832 - 1883)

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Jesus Drives Out a Demon

Jesus Drives Out a Demon
Engraving by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (March 26, 1794 - May 24, 1872)

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Jesus Christ blessing the Little Children

Jesus Christ blessing the Little Children
Vintage colour lithograph from 1880 of Jesus Christ blessing the Little Children

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Hymn Practice

Hymn Practice
A group of children rehearsing Easter hymns before an Easter morning performance at the White House for US President Calvin Coolidge and the First Lady, Washington DC, circa 1925

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Model Hairstyles

Model Hairstyles
A woman with a selection of model heads, which have been prepared for a display at the Hairdressing Fair, White City, London, 25th October 1928

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Ships of William the Conqueror

Ships of William the Conqueror
"Vintage engraving from the Bayeux Tapestry showing the Ships of William the Conqueror, in 1066"

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Bayeux Tapestry - Edward the Confessor

Bayeux Tapestry - Edward the Confessor
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, Edward's instructions to Harold"

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Funeral of St. Edward the Confessor

Funeral of St. Edward the Confessor, 1066

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Bayeux Tapestry - Harold's Oath

Bayeux Tapestry - Harold's Oath
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, Harold's Oath of Fealty to William of Normandy"

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Bayeux Tapestry - Battle of Hastings

Bayeux Tapestry - Battle of Hastings
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, the Battle of Hastings and the Death of King Harold."

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Bayeux Tapestry - Coronation of King Harold

Bayeux Tapestry - Coronation of King Harold
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, showing the Coronation of King Harold"

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Jesus Christ disputing in the Temple

Jesus Christ disputing in the Temple
Vintage colour lithograph from 1880 of Jesus Christ disputing with the elders in the temple

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Traditional Victorian London Fleet Street shop front (illustration)

Traditional Victorian London Fleet Street shop front (illustration)
"Scanned directly from Old and New London - Its History, its people and its places, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. 1878

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Winking Man

Winking Man
An old man winking circa 1930 s. (Photo by Frederic Lewis/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Torture: Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence

Torture: Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence
Vintage engraving from 1807 of showing the martyrdom of Saint Lawrence of Rome. Lawrence of Rome (c. 225 aa 258) was one of the seven deacons of ancient Rome who were martyred during the persecution

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: The punishment of Gluttony

The punishment of Gluttony
" The punishment of Gluttony, a scene from Dantes purgatory. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls
" Niagara Falls, Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Abraham

Abraham journeying into the land Canaan, a scene from the bible. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Daniel

Daniel
" The prophet Daniel, a scene from the bible. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Singing of the Blessed

Singing of the Blessed
" Singing of the Blessed, a scene from Dantes Paradiso. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Submarine world

Submarine world
" A submarine world, a scene from the Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: The Stygian Lake

The Stygian Lake
" The Stygian Lake, with the Ireful Sinners, Dante and Virgil enter the fifth circle of Hell and come to the Stygian marsh or Styx

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: The coming of Raphael

The coming of Raphael, a scene from the bible. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: The mock serenade

The mock serenade a scene from Don Quixote. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: The angel and Saint John

The angel and Saint John
The angel showing Jerusalem in ruins to Saint John. A scene from the bible. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Coming of the boat

Coming of the boat
" Coming of the boat. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Wolf turned shepherd

Wolf turned shepherd
" The Wolf turned shepherd a scene from the traditional Aesops Fables. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: The beaten knight and his squire

The beaten knight and his squire
" The beaten knight and his squire, a scene from Don Quixote. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Voyage to the moon

Voyage to the moon
" Voyage to the moon, a scene from the Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Light in the wood

Light in the wood
" The Light in the wood, a scene from a fairy story. A group of children lost in a dark forest. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: The Transfiguration

The Transfiguration
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Sermon on the Mount

Sermon on the Mount
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Jesus in the synagogue

Jesus in the synagogue
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Jesus casts out a devil

Jesus casts out a devil
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: The baptism of Jesus

The baptism of Jesus
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Jacob and Esau meet again

Jacob and Esau meet again
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Jacob dreams

Jacob dreams
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Joshua burns the town of Ai

Joshua burns the town of Ai
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Saul tries to kill David

Saul tries to kill David
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Levite carries away the body

Levite carries away the body
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Slaughter of the Syrians

Slaughter of the Syrians
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: The Queen of Sheba

The Queen of Sheba
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Blondel de Nesle

Blondel de Nesle
" Vintage engraving showing a scene from the third crusade Blondel hears the voice of the imprisoned Richard the Lionheart

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Ezekiel`s vision

Ezekiel`s vision
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: An army in the heavens

An army in the heavens
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Engraving by Gustave Dore

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Gideon Choosing His Soldiers

Gideon Choosing His Soldiers
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing Gideon Choosing His Soldiers

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Death of Abimelech

Death of Abimelech
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a Scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing the Death of Abimelech. Abimelech was the son of Judge Gideon

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Samson carries away the city gates

Samson carries away the city gates
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing Samson escaping from the city carrying the city gates

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Disobedient Prophet slain by a Lion

Disobedient Prophet slain by a Lion
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing the Disobedient Prophet slain by a Lion

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Slaughtering the Prophets of Baal

Slaughtering the Prophets of Baal
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing the Slaughter of the Prophets of Baal

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Ezra reading the Law

Ezra reading the Law
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing Ezra reading the Law in the hearing of the people

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: David showing Saul that he had spared his life

David showing Saul that he had spared his life
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a sdcene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing David showing Saul that he had spared his life

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Murrain of beasts

Murrain of beasts
Vintage engraving by Gustave DorA from 1870 showing a scene from the Old Testament Murrain of beasts

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Angel sent to deliver Israel

Angel sent to deliver Israel
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing the Angel sent to deliver Israel

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Jesus and the Disciples going to Emmaus

Jesus and the Disciples going to Emmaus
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus and the Disciples going to Emmaus

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Apparition of Heavens Army

Apparition of Heavens Army
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the Old Testament by Gustave Dore showing the Apparition of the Army of Heaven

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Jesus and the Woman taken in Adultery

Jesus and the Woman taken in Adultery
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus and the Woman taken in Adultery

Background imageConcepts And Ideas Collection: Jesus falling with the Cross

Jesus falling with the Cross
Vintage engraving from the 1870 of a scene from the New Testament by Gustave Dore showing Jesus Christ falling with the Cross



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