Historian Spots Lost King Henry VIII Portrait in Background of Social Media Photo https://petapixel.com/2025/04/24/historian-spots-lost-king-henry-viii-portrait-in-background-of-social-media-photo/ #historicalphotos #photodiscovery #henryviii #painting #twitter #News
![Black-and-white photo of two men in World War II-era casual military clothing, standing side by side. Together, they are holding an extremely large bat in front of them, with its wings spread wide. The bat's body is resting slightly lower than the wingtips, which extend out past the sides of both men. Its wingspan is probably several feet across. The bat's body/torso is approximately the size of a large cat. [Photo source: Barbara Giguere on Facebook.]](https://pxscdn.com/public/m/_v2/785020913758738046/6ac28a0f2-92b4f8/5d9xsbyx219D/MBSOSimoB4N4FYOAvCCeIQHoVotwUGTVZIDtcZB0.jpg "Black-and-white photo of two men in World War II-era casual military clothing, standing side by side. Together, they are holding an extremely large bat in front of them, with its wings spread wide. The bat's body is resting slightly lower than the wingtips, which extend out past the sides of both men. Its wingspan is probably several feet across. The bat's body/torso is approximately the size of a large cat. [Photo source: Barbara Giguere on Facebook.]")
This Game Challenges You to Guess Which Year a Photo Was Taken https://petapixel.com/2025/04/17/this-game-challenges-you-to-guess-which-year-a-photo-was-taken/ #historicalphotos #statueofliberty #knowledge #photoquiz #Websites #history #News
200 Daguerreotypes, Including Early Photos by Robert Cornelius, Go to Auction https://petapixel.com/2025/04/14/200-daguerreotypes-including-early-photos-by-robert-cornelius-go-to-auction/ #christiesauction #historicalphotos #robertcornelius #daguerreotypes #daguerreotype #Culture #auction #News
Historic Photos of the Cats’ Meat Men in Victorian London https://petapixel.com/2025/03/14/historic-photos-of-the-cats-meat-men-in-victorian-london/ #historicalfriday #historicalphotos #victorianera #19thcentury #20thcentury #catsmeatmen #nostalgia #victorian #Features #london #pets
St. Petersbourg. Palais d'Hiver, côte de la Newa , ca. 1890-1906 Zimniĭ dvoret︠s︡ (Saint Petersburg, Russia),Castles & palaces,Russia Saint Petersburg
#StPetersbourg #PalaisdHiver #SaintPetersburg #Russia #Petersburg #theNewWinterPalace #Russian #NewWinter #Zimniy #theNewWaterCanal #photography #historicalPhotos
![The image depicts a historical scene of the New Winter Palace, also known as Palais d'Hiver in Russian. It appears to be an old photograph or postcard with a sepia tone that captures architectural and urban scenes from around 1890-1906.
In the foreground stands a tall structure resembling a lighthouse called "New Winter" (Zimniy dvoretz), characterized by its dark, cylindrical form with ornate decorations at various levels. The topmost section features what looks like an observation deck or lookout point. Attached to this tower are sculptural elements that resemble mythical creatures.
The middle ground shows the expansive grounds of the palace complex, which is a large neoclassical building with multiple wings and numerous windows. In front of it lies a wide, open space where people can be seen walking around; some individuals appear small due to perspective or distance from the camera's viewpoint.
Various modes of transportation are present in this scene: horse-drawn carriages, one carrying what appears to be groups of passengers wearing dark clothing, and others that seem more utilitarian. Additionally, there is a trolleybus with several people onboard traveling along tracks near the palace entrance.
The background reveals additional buildings across the riverbank on the New Water Canal (Newa), which reflects some sunlight in the water's surface. The sky above has light cloud cover but remains mostly clear, suggest [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/062/914/304/651/072/original/aede23aa57ae6598.jpeg "The image depicts a historical scene of the New Winter Palace, also known as Palais d'Hiver in Russian. It appears to be an old photograph or postcard with a sepia tone that captures architectural and urban scenes from around 1890-1906.
In the foreground stands a tall structure resembling a lighthouse called \"New Winter\" (Zimniy dvoretz), characterized by its dark, cylindrical form with ornate decorations at various levels. The topmost section features what looks like an observation deck or lookout point. Attached to this tower are sculptural elements that resemble mythical creatures.
The middle ground shows the expansive grounds of the palace complex, which is a large neoclassical building with multiple wings and numerous windows. In front of it lies a wide, open space where people can be seen walking around; some individuals appear small due to perspective or distance from the camera's viewpoint.
Various modes of transportation are present in this scene: horse-drawn carriages, one carrying what appears to be groups of passengers wearing dark clothing, and others that seem more utilitarian. Additionally, there is a trolleybus with several people onboard traveling along tracks near the palace entrance.
The background reveals additional buildings across the riverbank on the New Water Canal (Newa), which reflects some sunlight in the water's surface. The sky above has light cloud cover but remains mostly clear, suggest [...]")
Peterhof. La Chapelle du Château , ca. 1890-1906 Gosudarstvennyĭ khudozhestvenno-arkhitekturnyĭ dvort︠s︡ovo-parkovyĭ muzeĭ-zapovednik v g. Petrodvort︠s︡e,Chapels,Orthodox churches,Castles & palaces,Russia Saint Petersburg
#Peterhof #LaChapelle #Chapels #Orthodox #Castles&palaces #Russia #Petersburg #Russian #photography #historicalPhotos
St. Petersburg Peterhof , ca. 1890-1906 Gosudarstvennyĭ khudozhestvenno-arkhitekturnyĭ dvort︠s︡ovo-parkovyĭ muzeĭ-zapovednik v g. Petrodvort︠s︡e,Castles & palaces,Ornamental pools,Russia (Federation) Saint Petersburg
#StPetersburg #Castles&palaces #Russia #European #PeterhofPalace #SaintPetersburg #photography #historicalPhotos
Moscou. Clocher d'Ivan Veliky au Kremlin ca. 1890-1906 Bells,Streets,Orthodox churches,Russia (Federation) Moscow
#Moscou #ClocherdIvan #Kremlin #Streets #Orthodox #Russia #Moscow #RussianOrthodox #SaintBasils #Byzantine #Russian #NicholasIIs #photography #historicalPhotos
Sacred Gate of the Redeemer ca. 1890-1906 Gates,Streets,Clock towers,Russia (Federation) Moscow
#Streets #Clock #Russia #Moscow #SpasskayaTower #theKremlinWall #Orthodox #photography #historicalPhotos
Church of St. Basil, Red Square Moscow ca. 1890-1906 Khram Vasilii︠a︡ Blazhennogo (Moscow, Russia),Orthodox churches,Streets,Russia (Federation) Moscow
#ChurchofStBasil #RedSquareMoscow #Moscow #Russia),Orthodox #Streets #Russia #StBasilsCathedral #RedSquare #Orthodox #RedSquares #Churches #photography #historicalPhotos
![The image displays a detailed colored postcard showing the iconic St. Basil's Cathedral, located in Red Square in Moscow, Russia. The cathedral is characterized by its vivid green onion-shaped domes with golden tips and intricate architectural details. Surrounding the main structure are smaller buildings that complement its grandeur, including what appears to be an archway entrance on one side.
In front of St. Basil's Cathedral, a small circular pond or fountain can be seen at the forefront, adding to the overall urban scene depicted in the postcard. The street leading up to and surrounding Red Square is populated with pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages indicative of the late 19th-century setting.
The color palette consists primarily of greens from the domes, warm reds on some buildings' facades, earth tones for other structures and pathways, and a muted sky tone in the background. The postcard's vintage quality is suggested by its artistic rendering style rather than photographic realism, capturing an early 20th-century view of Moscow's most famous landmark.
In terms of additional information about this image, it may be linked to "Orthodox churches" as St. Basil's Cathedral serves a religious function in the Orthodox tradition and was built between 1555-61 during Ivan the Terrible’s reign. The photograph could also relate to Russia (Federation) Moscow specifically due to its central location within the city, being [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/060/503/962/017/509/original/897afde53472bbea.jpeg "The image displays a detailed colored postcard showing the iconic St. Basil's Cathedral, located in Red Square in Moscow, Russia. The cathedral is characterized by its vivid green onion-shaped domes with golden tips and intricate architectural details. Surrounding the main structure are smaller buildings that complement its grandeur, including what appears to be an archway entrance on one side.
In front of St. Basil's Cathedral, a small circular pond or fountain can be seen at the forefront, adding to the overall urban scene depicted in the postcard. The street leading up to and surrounding Red Square is populated with pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages indicative of the late 19th-century setting.
The color palette consists primarily of greens from the domes, warm reds on some buildings' facades, earth tones for other structures and pathways, and a muted sky tone in the background. The postcard's vintage quality is suggested by its artistic rendering style rather than photographic realism, capturing an early 20th-century view of Moscow's most famous landmark.
In terms of additional information about this image, it may be linked to \"Orthodox churches\" as St. Basil's Cathedral serves a religious function in the Orthodox tradition and was built between 1555-61 during Ivan the Terrible’s reign. The photograph could also relate to Russia (Federation) Moscow specifically due to its central location within the city, being [...]")
Paysanne du Government d'Archangel , ca. 1890-1906 Women,Clothing & dress,Headdresses,Russia (Federation) Arkhangelʹsk
#Headdresses #Russia #Russian #photography #historicalPhotos
Mendiant Russe , ca. 1890-1906 Beggars,Men,Russia (Federation)
Sergiewo. La Cathédrale Troizky , ca. 1890-1906 Print probably shows a church at the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, an Orthodox Russian monastery in Sergiev Posad, Russia. Orthodox churches,Cathedrals,Russia Sergiev Posad
#Sergiewo #LaCathédrale #Troizky #StSergius #OrthodoxRussian #SergievPosad #Russia #Orthodox #Cathedrals #photography #historicalPhotos
Zarskoje-Sselo. Le Pavilion , ca. 1890-1906 Lakes & ponds,Landscape pavilions,Russia Pushkin
#Zarskoje-Sselo #LePavilion #Landscapepavilions #Russia #Pushkin #European #Europe #ZarskojeSselo #photography #historicalPhotos
St. Pétersbourg. Palais d'Hiver , ca. 1890-1906 Zimniĭ dvoret︠s︡ (Saint Petersburg, Russia),Castles & palaces,Russia Saint Petersburg
#StPétersbourg #PalaisdHiver #SaintPetersburg #Russia #Petersburg #European #photography #historicalPhotos
St. Pétersbourg. Le Monastère Ssmolny , ca. 1890-1906 Convents,Orthodox churches,Cathedrals,Street railroads,Russia Saint Petersburg
#StPétersbourg #LeMonastèreSsmolny #Orthodox #Cathedrals #Russia #Petersburg #Photochrom #SaintPetersburg #French #Russian #Сaint-Petersburg #theSSmolnyConvent #LeMonastèreSSmolny #photography #historicalPhotos
![The image depicts an architectural structure that appears to be a cathedral or church with multiple domes and spires. The main building has a central dome flanked by four smaller domes, each topped with what seems like crosses. Surrounding this central edifice are additional buildings, including one on the left side featuring rounded arch windows and another larger complex in the background that complements the architectural style of the foreground structure.
In front of the church is an open plaza or courtyard paved with cobblestones. A few individuals can be seen walking across the area; however, their features are not clearly distinguishable due to the distance from which the photo was taken and its age. To the right side in the background, there's a horse-drawn carriage parked near what appears to be an outdoor café or restaurant with covered seating.
The overall atmosphere of the image suggests it is historical, possibly dating back to late 19th century Russia based on architectural styles and urban elements present at that time. The sepia tone indicates that this photo might have been taken during a period when color photography was not widely used for everyday images or events; instead, these types of photographs were often created using the Photochrom process which produced vibrant prints from glass negatives.
The image is labeled with text indicating its source and context: "St. Pétersbourg," meaning Saint Pe [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/057/303/317/015/395/original/a8c5a73e4ccf546d.jpeg "The image depicts an architectural structure that appears to be a cathedral or church with multiple domes and spires. The main building has a central dome flanked by four smaller domes, each topped with what seems like crosses. Surrounding this central edifice are additional buildings, including one on the left side featuring rounded arch windows and another larger complex in the background that complements the architectural style of the foreground structure.
In front of the church is an open plaza or courtyard paved with cobblestones. A few individuals can be seen walking across the area; however, their features are not clearly distinguishable due to the distance from which the photo was taken and its age. To the right side in the background, there's a horse-drawn carriage parked near what appears to be an outdoor café or restaurant with covered seating.
The overall atmosphere of the image suggests it is historical, possibly dating back to late 19th century Russia based on architectural styles and urban elements present at that time. The sepia tone indicates that this photo might have been taken during a period when color photography was not widely used for everyday images or events; instead, these types of photographs were often created using the Photochrom process which produced vibrant prints from glass negatives.
The image is labeled with text indicating its source and context: \"St. Pétersbourg,\" meaning Saint Pe [...]")
Peterhof. La Chapelle du Château , ca. 1890-1906 Gosudarstvennyĭ khudozhestvenno-arkhitekturnyĭ dvort︠s︡ovo-parkovyĭ muzeĭ-zapovednik v g. Petrodvort︠s︡e,Chapels,Orthodox churches,Castles & palaces,Russia Saint Petersburg
#Peterhof #LaChapelle #Chapels #Orthodox #Castles&palaces #Russia #Petersburg #European #SaintPetersburg #thePeterhofEstate #photography #historicalPhotos
St. Petersbourg. Le pont & le palais Anitschkow S.-Peterburgʺ. Anichkovskīĭ mostʺ i ploshchadʹ. Zürich, Switzerland : Photoglob Zürich, between ca. 1890 and 1906 Photograph shows Anichkov Bridge with pedestrians, horse-drawn carts, and men laying cobblestones in front of Beloselsky-Belozersky Palace. Castles & palaces Russia Saint Petersburg 1890-1910,Bridges Russia Saint Petersburg 1890-1910,City & town life Russia Saint Petersburg 1890-1910,Road construction Russia Saint Petersburg 1890-1910
#StPetersbourg #Lepont&le #Zürich #Switzerland #PhotoglobZürich #AnichkovBridge #Castles&palaces #Russia #SaintPetersburg #NevaRiver #StPetersburg #photography #historicalPhotos
St. Pétersbourg. Monument Nicolas. I , ca. 1890-1906 Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia, 1796-1855 Statues,Sculpture,Monuments & memorials,Russia Saint Petersburg
#StPétersbourg #MonumentNicolas #Russia #Petersburg #StPetersburg #Russian #Nicholas #European #MonumenttoNicholasI #photography #historicalPhotos
![The image depicts a historical photograph of the Monument to Nicholas I in St. Petersburg, Russia. The main subject is a bronze equestrian statue perched atop an ornate pedestal adorned with various sculptures and reliefs that depict figures from classical history or allegorical subjects associated with Russian heritage.
In the foreground, there are several people milling about; some appear to be tourists while others may have been locals at the time. The attire of these individuals suggests a 19th-century setting, likely during Nicholas I's reign (1825–1855). Some men wear hats and coats typical of European fashion in that era.
The background features architectural elements including lampposts with ornate designs, wrought-iron railings, classical buildings, and street lamps. The colors are muted yet distinctly convey a sense of the historical period through sepia tones which were commonly used for photographs during this time.
There is text at the bottom indicating that it's "Monument to Nicholas I" located in St. Petersburg (at its original site), with additional information suggesting an approximate date range, and further textual details presumably relating to the photographer or printer of the image but not completely legible due to resolution constraints on the provided alt-text snippet.
The overall scene encapsulates a moment frozen in time at this notable monument, offering insight into historical fashion, ur [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/055/938/596/205/114/original/daecda2d7cb76712.jpeg "The image depicts a historical photograph of the Monument to Nicholas I in St. Petersburg, Russia. The main subject is a bronze equestrian statue perched atop an ornate pedestal adorned with various sculptures and reliefs that depict figures from classical history or allegorical subjects associated with Russian heritage.
In the foreground, there are several people milling about; some appear to be tourists while others may have been locals at the time. The attire of these individuals suggests a 19th-century setting, likely during Nicholas I's reign (1825–1855). Some men wear hats and coats typical of European fashion in that era.
The background features architectural elements including lampposts with ornate designs, wrought-iron railings, classical buildings, and street lamps. The colors are muted yet distinctly convey a sense of the historical period through sepia tones which were commonly used for photographs during this time.
There is text at the bottom indicating that it's \"Monument to Nicholas I\" located in St. Petersburg (at its original site), with additional information suggesting an approximate date range, and further textual details presumably relating to the photographer or printer of the image but not completely legible due to resolution constraints on the provided alt-text snippet.
The overall scene encapsulates a moment frozen in time at this notable monument, offering insight into historical fashion, ur [...]")
