Caption

Stained glass window with continents and sailing ships, photograph, check stamp: 'BERN.P.EILERS, AMSTER, DAM', photographer: Bernard Eilers, 1888 - 1951, paper, daylight collodion silver print, height 220 mm x width 170 mm, work of monumental art, maps of the continents and the polar regions, A large decorative window fills the upper portion of the image, composed of many rectangular panes and divided by vertical dark beams; the window contains an intricate circular map-like design with ornate compass roses, stylized coastlines, and sailing ships, rendered in fine linework across the panes. Decorative elements hang from the top of the frame, including patterned bands and suspended geometric lantern shapes, with sculpted figures positioned along the lower edge of the window framework. The lower portion of the photograph shows a plain light-colored wall beneath the window and portions of adjacent architectural surfaces framing the scene. The image has a monochromatic, sepia-toned appearance and a soft, even lighting.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26B08_193

License type

Rights managed

Available size

35.8Mb (6.4Mb) / 10.4in x 13.3in / 3129 x 3994 (300dpi)

Keywords

Stained glass window continents sailing ships photograph check stamp Bern.P.Eilers Amster Dam photographer Bernard Eilers 1888 - 1951 paper daylight collodion silver print height 220 mm x width 170 mm work monumental art maps polar regions large decorative window fills upper portion image composed rectangular panes divided vertical dark beams window contains intricate circular map- design ornate compass roses stylized coastlines rendered fine linework across panes Decorative elements hang top frame patterned bands suspended geometric lantern shapes sculpted figures positioned lower edge window framework lower portion plain light-colored wall beneath portions adjacent architectural surfaces framing scene monochromatic sepia-toned appearance soft even lighting