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PCT4292557: Naples, Italy (Napoli, Italia): view of the city with the Vesuve in the background - in the foreground, old building being renovated (2016) in front of the modern buildings (towers). It is the former hospice of the poor (Real Albergo dei poveri). Built in the 18th century, it was long the largest building in the city. Located on Piazza Carlo II, it covers an area of 106,000 m2 and its facade measures 360 metres long - construction, town planning, cruise ship - Photo Patrice Cartier -, Cartier, Patrice / Bridgeman Images
LSE4332742: A musico at the port of Antwerp, where sailors can drink and dance to the sound of the prickly organ. Engraving by X.Mellery, to illustrate the story of Belgium, by Camille Lemonnier, published in the Tour du monde, edited by Edouard Charton (1807-1890), 1882, Paris. Selva Collection., Mellery, Xavier (1845-1921) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4332813: Mr. Latrompe packed his trunk so much that he had to sit on it to close it, illustration of the children's book “Les animaux en train de plaisir”, by J.Jacquin, drawing by G.H.Thompson, edition Hachette et Cie, 1885, Paris. Selva Collection., Thompson, George Henry (1853-1933) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4333789: Tram, shooting by horses, in the port of Para (Brazil), on the largo of Nazareth. Engraving by Vignal, to illustrate the story “Amazon and Cordilleres””, 1879-1882, by Charles Wiener (1851-1919) German diplomat and geographer. Published in the Tour du monde, 2nd semester 1883, edited by Edouard Charton (1807-1890), Hachette edition, Paris., Vignal, Pierre (1855-1925) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4333993: Inside a glassware, in Lodelinsart (or Lodlinsat, in the town of Charleroi). Engraving by Constant Meunier, to illustrate the story “” Belgium””, by Camille Lemonnier (1844-1913) Belgian writer. Published in Le Tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages, 2nd semester 1884, edited by Edouard Charton (1807-1890), edition Hachette, Paris., Meunier, Constantin Emile (1831-1905) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4334095: On the way into the forest, the expedition travels on the back of an elephant. Engraving by Eugene Burnand, to illustrate the story “Journey in Upper Laos”, in 1880, by Dr. P.Neis. Published in Le Tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages, 2nd semester 1885, edited by Edouard Charton (1807-1890), edition Hachette, Paris., Burnand, Eugene (1850-1921) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4334108: Hunt hare. Engraving by F.Lix, to illustrate the story “Through Alsace and Lorraine””, in 1884, by Charles Grad (1842-1890), German depute, writer and naturalist. Published in Le Tour du monde, nouveau journal des voyages, 2nd semester 1885, edited by Edouard Charton (1807-1890), edition Hachette, Paris., Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) / Bridgeman Images
LSE4334163: Called for a villa of childbirth, “” without any external sign”” and with the mention “” we take special care of the placement of children””, 18 rue de Chateaubriand, Champs-Elysees (Champs Elysees), Paris. advertised in the book “” Le cuisinier et le medecin”, edited by L.M. Lombard, edition L.Curmer, 1855, Paris., Anonymous / Bridgeman Images
LSE4334173: Portrait of Philip II Duke of Orleans (1674-1723) Duke of Valois, Duke of Nemours, Duke of Montpensier, Regent of the Kingdom of France. Engraving to illustrate the Works of M. Boileau Despreaux, with historical illuminations, first volume, edition Fabre et Barillot, 1735, Geneva., French School, (18th century) / Bridgeman Images