In the 19th century, the still rural Montmartre attracted numerous artists who could live a freer and cheaper life here than in the city centre.
Paris Montmartre. View from the tower of the telegraph, 1819.
Tag: Topography
View of the Hudson Highlands. Crow Nest, from Bull Hill, West Point.
Crow Nest is one of the most beautiful mountains of America for shape, verdure, and position
Albany in the State of New York, between the Mohawk and the Hudson.
Albany is the residence of several of the oldest and wealthiest families in the State
The Mosque at the site of the ancient temple of Solomon at Jerusalem.
Temple of Solomon, or rather the Mosque (Al-Aqsa) so called from its occupying the site of the ancient temple at Jerusalem in the eastern part of the city.
Petra, Showing the Upper or Eastern End of the Valley.
The edifice in front is of larger dimensions, and has four entrances, adorned by pilasters and ornaments in the florid style.
Triumphal arch across the ravine leading to Petra.
Near the mouth of the chasm El Sik (Bab as-Sīq, Gateway to the Siq), an Arch, at a considerable height, connects the rocks on either side.
The Lower Portion of Al-Khazneh, Petra.
This view partially gives the profile of Al-Khazneh. The general architecture is Greek, but mingled with the luxurious fancy and exuberant decoration of Asia
Petra. An Ancient Watch Tower commanding the valley of El Chor.
Ancient rock-cut watch-tower overlooking the valleys of El Ghor and Akabah. February 5th, 1839.
The Al-Khazneh in the ancient city of Petra.
The Al-Khazneh is a mausoleum carved out of the rock by the Nabataeans in the ancient city of Petra
Eastbourne. Seaside resort on the English Channel.
The bay of Eastbourne is remarkably fine; to the west extends a strong wall rising up to Beachy Head, and crowned with a lighthouse.