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Ruins in the snow
Located in CAMPO REAL, ES
Ancient houses in ruins, blanketed by a layer of snow, stand as remnants of bygone days. In the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Anna" - Portrait of a Reclining Woman
Located in Soquel, CA
was happiest tromping around ancient ruins, surrounded by exotic sights and sounds.
Category

1990s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Egypt and Lower Nubia, 1903 - Historical Map Highlighting Nile and Red Sea
Located in Langweer, NL
, including the Delta, Cairo, and the ancient ruins along the Nile. The Red Sea’s western coastline is also
Category

Early 20th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

"Pompeii" by Rehfeld - Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract in Muted Palette
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
forms and ethereal textures evoke the ancient ruins of Pompeii, a city frozen in time, while the
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Oil, Pencil, Stretcher Bars

The Path at Glendalough Monastery, Oil Painting
By Onelio Marrero
Located in San Francisco, CA
this painting: ancient, ruins, monastery, church, graveyard, Ireland, Glendalough, pathway, trail, tree
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Clay creations series: Noon in Summer (2 of 4), Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
, somewhere there is nature untouched by man, and somewhere new settlements can be seen next to ancient ruins
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Military Procession with Spoils of War After Gerard de Lairesse Rossetti, ca1700
Located in Langweer, NL
, classical warfare art, prisoner of war, ancient ruins, Grand Tour art, antique military parade. Technique
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Antique Early 1700s Italian Prints

Materials

Paper

Temple of Jupiter in Thebes – Floor Plan and Gate Elevations, circa 1710
Located in Langweer, NL
ancient ruins were interpreted and measured before modern archaeology. Condition: Good condition for its
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Mount Sinai St. Catherine s – Antique Map of the Sinai Monasteries, 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
* (monasteries), cells, and ancient ruins A compass rose orients the viewer, and mountain ranges are rendered in
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Acropolis light, oil on canvas landscape Greece wall fine art painting interior
Located in Oslo, NO
warm sunlight bathes the ancient ruins, casting soft shadows on the sun-bleached stones, while the
Category

2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Swiss Black Forest Grand Tour Mirror Hand-Carved Nutwood Temple Ruin Frame 19thC
Located in Lisse, NL
ancient ruins, which captivated the imagination of Europe's elite travelers during the latter half of the
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Grand Tour Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Dark Gray Anthropotectural Bust Sculpture in Hand-Tinted Cement – LarA 013
By Jose Perozo
Located in FISTERRA, ES
and façades that colonize her cranium, referencing both ancient ruins and speculative futurism. This
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

1975 travel poster by the Bolivian Institute of Tourism - lake Titikaka La Paz
Located in PARIS, FR
floating islands of the Uros, the Sun and Moon Islands, and the ancient ruins along the shores continue to
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1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Gilded Mirage: Contemporary Abstract Wool Silk Masterpiece of Rare Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
ancient ruins, tracing every shift in elevation as if exploring a hidden terrain. This tactile composition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chesterfield Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

1958 original travel poster for Swissair to the Mediterranean by Fritz Bühler
By Fritz Bühler
Located in PARIS, FR
, from its idyllic beaches and azure waters to its ancient ruins and bustling markets. The poster serves
Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Clay creations series: Winter midnight (4 of 4), Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
, somewhere there is nature untouched by man, and somewhere new settlements can be seen next to ancient ruins
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Clay creations series: Autumn sunset (3 of 4), Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
, somewhere there is nature untouched by man, and somewhere new settlements can be seen next to ancient ruins
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Costume Print: Peasant Women at Lerici in Italy, 1820s Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
out the texture and vibrancy of their attire. In the background, the ruins of an ancient fortress
Category

Antique 1830s Prints

Materials

Paper

Ruins of the Theatre at Taormina, Sicily
Located in Stockholm, SE
the serene beauty of the ancient theatre ruins in Taormina, Sicily. Painted outdoors, en plein air, it
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Late 19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Landscape with Ruins - Lithograph - Late 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
beautiful landscape with ancient roman ruins representing its Beauty through harmonious colors in a well
Category

1890s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jean Mahie Paris Artistic Vintage Squared Clips Earrings in Textured 22Kt Yellow
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
drawing inspiration from her memories of growing up near the ancient ruins of Carthage in Tunisia. Their
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Selefke – Views of the Basilica and Citadel in Cilicia, Asia Minor by de Labode
Located in Langweer, NL
travelers, and collectors of antiquities, capturing the intersection of ancient ruins, modern village life
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Large Antique Stained Glass Window Depicting Neoclassical Ruins
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
ancient neoclassical ruins along a winding path that lead between the trees and onwards to the hillside
Category

Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Windows

Materials

Lead

British 19th century Victorian Ruined Castle by the shore with fishing boats
By Joseph Horlor
Located in Woodbury, CT
alongside human history, seen here in the ancient ruins by the coast. This piece not only has aesthetic
Category

1870s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1940 s Distressed Turkish Sivas Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
weave gracefully throughout the field, evoking the poetic beauty of nature reclaiming ancient ruins. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Art Deco Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1964 original travel poster by Bingler Manfred for Swissair to the Middle East
Located in PARIS, FR
Middle East, such as palm trees, camels, ancient ruins, or traditional geometric patterns, evoke the
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1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

"High end Jadeite Jewelry" 18K Rose Gold Burmese Black Jadeite Pendant Necklace
Located in Portland, OR
is sometimes found in ancient ruins. Specifications: approx. T Weight: 10.17 g (includes gold chain
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Jade, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

17th Century Roman Landscape Painting Oil on Canvas by Bloemen
Located in Milan, IT
ancient ruins in the foreground who address her casually, while in the background the perched village and
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Book of Moses, Signed Lithograph, Jewish Symbolism, Deep Red, Black
By Moshe Castel
Located in Union City, NJ
paintings were surrounded by ancient ruins of basalt stone blocks, which later on became the foundation for
Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Biblical Engravings – The Rich Young Man Christ Teaching Jews, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
earthly possessions and spiritual devotion. The setting of mountains and ancient ruins provides an
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Antique Early 1700s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

PLAINS OF JUPITER Signed Lithograph, Romantic Landscape, Architectural Ruins
By Harold Hitchcock
Located in Union City, NJ
, suffused in light, a fantastical landscape with ancient architectural ruins, several boats and ships moored
Category

1980s Romantic Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Italian Painter of 1700 "Capriccio with classical ruins and figures"
Located in Cesena, FC
Painter of ruins xviii century: "capriccio with classical ruins and four figures" , pendant with
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Antique 1730s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Roman Ruins with Figures - Oil On Canvas by Giovanni Ghisolfi
By Giovanni Ghisolfi
Located in Roma, IT
Rome, he realized several artworks of views of the city and views on the ruins with ancient temples
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Late 17th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

JEAN MAHIE Sculptural Square Clips-On Earrings in Textured 22Kt Yellow Gold
By Jean Mahie
Located in Miami, FL
Jacline often drawing inspiration from her memories of growing up near the ancient ruins of Carthage in
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

ABOVE JERUSALEM, Signed Lithograph, Collage Portrait, Sephardic Woman, Judaica
By Moshe Castel
Located in Union City, NJ
people. These paintings were surrounded by ancient ruins of basalt stone blocks, which later on became
Category

1980s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Antique Bactrian Camel Engraving, Buffon Hand-Coloured Print Amsterdam 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
camel stands in full profile against a backdrop of ancient ruins and distant hills, a classic
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Ancient Wall with Stone-filled Window
By George Tzannes
Located in New York, NY
timeless, spiritual quality of the Kytherian landscape, where nature and ancient monument's ruins mix in an
Category

1990s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

French Watercolor of Les Baux-de-Provence with Ruins and Cliffside Path
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
historic hilltop village in Southern France. The composition emphasizes the imposing ruins of ancient
Category

Late 20th Century French School Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pen

Antique Late 18th-Early 19th Century English Watercolor Painting of Ruins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a cowherd with a cow and sheep at a water trough by ancient architectural ruins. The painting is
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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Early 20th Century Mission San Juan Capistrano - Figurative Landscape
By Warren E. Rollins
Located in Soquel, CA
ancient ruins; and to the Grand Canyon where he had a studio near El Tovar. His dramatic Canyon painting
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1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Allegorical Frontispiece of Rome s Ruins, Pieter van der Aa F. Halma, 1696
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving is an allegorical frontispiece featuring a depiction of the ruins of ancient Rome
Category

Antique 1690s Prints

Materials

Paper

SCROLLS Signed Lithograph, Jewish History, Dead Sea Scrolls, Red, Gold, Black
By Moshe Castel
Located in Union City, NJ
people. These paintings were surrounded by ancient ruins of basalt stone blocks, which later on became
Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Castellani Ancient Roman Agate Intaglio Gold Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
had the entree to visit the Ancient Etruscan ruins. He was able to study these Ancient designs as well
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Gold

The Mountains of Ethiopia: Original 19th C. Hand-colored Aquatint by Henry Salt
Located in Alamo, CA
mission to Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia). While there he documented many of the highlights and ancient
Category

Early 19th Century Naturalistic Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Temple of Philae on the Nile – Antique Egypt Ruins Engraving by Norden, c.1755
Located in Langweer, NL
, ancient Egypt, Egyptian temples, Nile ruins, Egypt archaeology, Orientalist travel, Frederik Ludvig Norden
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

Materials

Paper

Untitled #11 Two Forms Red Ground Abstract Expressionist Aquatint Etching
By William Brice
Located in Surfside, FL
particularly remembered for the "classic modernism" of his late work, in which masses reminiscent of ancient
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Castellani Ancient Banded Agate Peacock Intaglio Gold Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
, Castellani had the entree to visit the Ancient Etruscan ruins. He was able to study these Ancient designs as
Category

2010s American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Original 1925 French Railway Poster by Edouard Herzig
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
the ancient ruins of Timgad, emphasizing the cultural importance and tourism appeal of Algeria’s Roman
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Posters

Materials

Paper

Ruins of the Roman Baths of Belisarius: A 19th C. Etching by Luigi Rossini
By Luigi Rossini
Located in Alamo, CA
Antiquity), published in Rome in 1822. Luigi Rossini's etching depicts the ruins of the ancient Roman
Category

1820s Old Masters Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

ETERNAL CITY Original Etching, Medieval Jerusalem, Stone Tablet, Jewish History
By Moshe Castel
Located in Union City, NJ
people. These paintings were surrounded by ancient ruins of basalt stone blocks, which later on became
Category

1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Monastery of St George Wadi Kelt Large Color Photograph, Israeli landscape Photo
By Neil Folberg
Located in Surfside, FL
synagogues across the world, followed by a return to black-and-white in a series of night skies among ancient
Category

20th Century Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Color

PRAYER Signed Lithograph, Holy Books, Turquoise, Gold Yellow, Black, Jewish Art
By Moshe Castel
Located in Union City, NJ
depicting predecessors of the Jewish people. These paintings were surrounded by ancient ruins of basalt
Category

1980s Contemporary Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Slim Aarons Laura Hawk amid the ruins of Paestum, Gulf of Salerno, Greece
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Laura Hawk amid the ancient Greek ruins of Paestum, on the Gulf of Salerno, 1984. Slim Aarons
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1980s American Realist Landscape Photography

Materials

Lambda

Rocky Landscape with Trees and Temple Ruins a drawing by Giulio Parigi (ca 1615)
Located in PARIS, FR
sense of movement. Above the rocks rise the ruins of an ancient temple, whose six columns in the cella
Category

1610s Old Masters Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Laid Paper, Pen

Castellani Ancient Roman Silver Denarius Coin 18kt Gold Earrings
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
, Castellani had the entree to visit the Ancient Etruscan ruins. He was able to study these Ancient designs as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Castellani Ancient 7th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18kt Gold Ring
By Castellani
Located in New York, NY
Jewellery". In the mid 1800's in Rome, Castellani had the entree to visit the Ancient Etruscan ruins. He was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Ancient Temple and Ruin Plans – Egypt, Baalbek, Bubastus, Heliopolis 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving from 1776 illustrates schematic plans of ancient Egyptian temple sites and ruins in several
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

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