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A collection of vintage illustrations, taken from books published between the 18th century and the first quarter of the 20th century. 
Leaning on his lance, gazed on his armour without taking his eyes off it for ever so long
Gustave Doré, from El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha (The ingenious gentleman Don Quixote of la Mancha) vol. 1, by Miguel de Cervantes, Barcelona, 1892.
(Source: archive.org)
Preparing to join up a bridge span.
From Engineering wonders of the world vol. 2, edited by Archibald Williams, London, 1909.
(Source: archive.org)
The ribs completed. Commencing erection of the roadway (St. Louis bridge, on the Mississippi)
From Engineering wonders of the world vol. 2, edited by Archibald Williams, London, 1909.
(Source: archive.org)
The night mails.
Howard Penton, from Engineering wonders of the world vol. 2, edited by Archibald Williams, London, 1909.
(Source: archive.org)
(Many thanks to Mark for pointing out this one)
The Great Eastern picking up the 1865 cable, September 2nd, 1866.
From Engineering wonders of the world vol. 2, edited by Archibald Williams, London, 1909.
(Source: archive.org)
Driving in wedges to transfer a ship’s weight from the keel blocks to the launching cradles.
Charles J. de Laoy, from Engineering wonders of the world vol. 2, edited by Archibald Williams, London, 1909.
(Source: archive.org)
Building a skyscraper
From Engineering wonders of the world vol. 2, edited by Archibald Williams, London, 1909.
(Source: archive.org)
The hush of night
Myles Birket Foster, from Country life, collective work, London, New York, 1873.
(Source: archive.org)
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Georges Vantongerloo. (Belgian, 1886-1965), Cocon, chrysalide, embryonnaire (Cocoon,...
Centaur Aiming at the Clouds (pencil on paper, c.1875) – Odilon Redon (French, 1840–1916)
