Antique Earthquake

Lawrence used an aerial kite to photograph San Francisco after the devastating 1906 earthquake. His photographs appeared in newspapers around the world and generated more than $15,00...

Earthquakes and Volcanoes Map by A.K. Johnston – Seismic Activity Atlas 1852 This extraordinary 1852 scientific map titled "The Distribution of Earthquakes & Volcanoes Over the Glob...

Antique print, titled: 'Aertbeevinge tot Jedo.' - ('Earthquake in Edo'). A temple falls to ruins because of an earthquake in Yedo (or Edo, Jeddo; now Tokyo).

She was living in Japan during the Great Kantō Earthquake of 1923 and continued to travel and work throughout East Asia in the years that followed.

Modern historians estimate that more than 3,000 people died from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the catastrophic fires that followed it.

Poseidon was one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and myth, god of the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. In pre-Olympian Bronze Age Greece, he was venerated as a ...

As well as being a fine painter, he was also an able photographer. After the earthquake in 1906, he did a series of paintings of the destruction.

Tamadare Falls had abundant water as seen in the photo, but were destroyed in the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and were buried. They were later dug up, but the flow in the photo ca...

Upon returning to California, he divided his time between Berkeley and a San Francisco studio, which was tragically destroyed in the 1906 earthquake and fire, reportedly taking thous...

Little of his work prior to 1906 has survived as his studio was destroyed by an earthquake that year.

Unlike many other artworks from the sanctuary that were looted or destroyed, it survived because it had been buried in the debris of the great earthquake of 373 BC. The statue was d...

The map illustrates the frequency of earthquakes across the archipelago through a color-coded key shown in the legend titled “Signos.”

Nine years earlier, San Francisco experienced a terrible earthquake, declared one of America’s worst national disasters.

It may have been built during the reign of Augustus (B.C. 27 – A.D. 14), and completed after the earthquake of A.D. 62, at the very end of the Julio-Claudian period (A.D. 14 – 68), o...

Neptune: ruled the sea and controlled storms, earthquakes and oceans. ​The Ship's Prow: The vertical sides of the frame mimic the bow of a sailing vessel.

During his two stays in Cusco, Bitti was commissioned to make the main altarpiece of the church of his Order, replaced by another after the earthquake, and painted some masterpieces,...

During his two stays in Cusco, Bitti was commissioned to make the main altarpiece of the church of his Order, replaced by another after the earthquake, and painted some masterpieces,...

During his two stays in Cusco, Bitti was commissioned to make the main altarpiece of the church of his Order, replaced by another after the earthquake, and painted some masterpieces,...

During his two stays in Cusco, Bitti was commissioned to make the main altarpiece of the church of his Order, replaced by another after the earthquake, and painted some masterpieces,...

Historical & Devotional Context: The Señor de los Temblores is the supreme religious symbol of Cusco, invoked since the devastating earthquake of 1650, when the city processed a ...

During his two stays in Cusco, Bitti was commissioned to make the main altarpiece of the church of his Order, replaced by another after the earthquake, and painted some masterpieces,...

The city was founded by Herod Antipas, son of Herod the Great in circa 20 AD and was named after the Roman emperor Tiberius. In 1837 an earthquake destroyed the town and Roberts note...

Poseidon also had his role as god of earthquakes and was known as ‘earth-shaker’ and ‘stabiliser’ in Greek mythology.

Sheet 9 5/8” x 7”. Pre San Francisco earthquake. Based on a rare photograph by Arnold Genthe "The Devils Kitchen Chinatown" c. 1896. ...

Discovered as part of an archaeological find after an earthquake in the Arakan region in the 1700s. This figure displays a beautiful, naturally aged patina that enhances its historic...

This piece was unearthed following an earthquake in Arakan in the 1700s. The sculpture features a beautiful, naturally aged patina, highlighting its historic character, and is mount...

The cathedral, originally begun in the 16th century and reconstructed multiple times after earthquakes, stands as one of the most significant colonial monuments in South America.

The popular pantomime required frequent and smooth trick scenery changes for spectacular and magical effects such as trees growing out of rocks, burning palaces which collapsed, eart...

Nothing is known of the artist, but they may well be one of those in San Francisco active artistic community who were wiped out by the horrific 1906 earthquake and citywide fire. The...

On September 1st of 1923, the Great Kanto Earthquake, also known as the Tokyo-Yokohama earthquake of 1923, struck the Tokyo metropolitan area without warning with a magnitude of 7.9.

The upper view shows the *Iglesia de La Merced*, a church with origins in the 16th century that was rebuilt multiple times after earthquakes. The lithograph captures its richly ornam...

Colossus of Rhodes (Greece) Status: Destroyed by earthquake in 226 BCE Built: ~292–280 BCE Purpose: Celebrate Rhodes’ victory over Cyprus Significance: A massive bronze statue of th...

However, in April 1906 a massive regional earthquake and the follow-on city fires destroyed most of his remaining work.

The disastrous 1906 San Francisco earthquake and subsequent fire precipitated his move to Alameda, across the bay near Oakland, to continue his work out of his home.

Originally founded in the 16th century, the church was rebuilt after successive earthquakes and became known for its richly ornamented baroque façade.

The Cathedral, originally built in the 17th century and reconstructed several times after earthquakes, dominates the city’s Plaza de Armas with its monumental façade and twin towers.

This image is significant because it records Arequipa’s appearance in the mid-19th century, before later earthquakes and reconstructions altered aspects of the city’s architecture.

The Tower of Santo Domingo, represented here before later reconstructions and earthquake damage altered its appearance, is one of Lima’s most iconic colonial landmarks.

* Poseiden was the Olympian god who presided over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. He was the protector of seafarers and the guardian of many Hellenic cities and colonies.

The bases has museum wax residue as we live in an earthquake prone area. I have not really attempted to clean these as they are so delicate.

In the 18th century there was a large earthquake in the Arakan province, where many houses and temples were razed to the ground.

During a stay in Jamaica in 1907, he and his wife escaped an earthquake which partially destroyed their hotel in Spanish Town.

A reference to the 1584 earthquake near Yvorne demonstrates Hondius' interest in contemporary events.

Panama-Pacific International Exposition The Panama-Pacific International Exposition, a 1915 world's fair in San Francisco, was a grand celebration of the completion of the Panama Ca...

All sides including the top are decorated with detailed repousse floral and leaf motifs in high relief throughout; the top is decorated with a oval medallion featuring Poseidon, one ...

It takes a lot of time and effort to create layers of lacquer Due to the Wajima earthquake, old workbenches have become increasingly difficult to come by.

It also highlighted San Francisco’s grandeur and successful rebuild after the terrible earthquake of 1906. Nine years earlier, San Francisco experienced one of the worst national dis...

Although Kichiji lived until 1934, his name does not appear on the list of Yokohama merchants in the Showa period and thus his business likely ended before or at the time of the grea...

Following the Ansei Earthquake during the late Edo period in 1855, paulownia chests gained popularity due to their ability to withstand fires and even float in water, thereby safegua...

A few days before the large earthquake of Sumatra. Condition: (inspect pictures, they are part of the condition report) Some minimal age signs, especially to the l...

Although Kichiji lived until 1934, his name does not appear on the list of Yokohama merchants in the Showa period and thus his business likely ended before or at the time of the grea...

Originally in the Mayor of San Francisco’s house during the Great Earthquake of 1906. Dimensions: 63 1/2" x 21 1/4" x 109.5"

Following the Ansei Earthquake during the late Edo period in 1855, paulownia chests gained popularity due to their ability to withstand fires and even float in water, thereby safegua...

The town suffered from an earthquake in the mid-19th century and stopped production of carpets until the early 20th century.

In the 18th century there was a large earthquake in the Arakan province, where many houses and temples were razed to the ground.

Tragically, thousands of his paintings were lost in the fires following the San Francisco earthquake in 1906, making his paintings all the more collectible.

Historic photograph of the first mayor of San Francisco, California after the 1906 earthquake. Edward Robeson Taylor (September 24, 1838 – July 5, 1923) was the 28th Mayor of San Fra...