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A Panoramic Journey into World Culture

New Picture Library is an archive specializing in images of Art, Archaeology, History, Geography, Travel, Geology, Botany, Zoology, Food, and anything related to the encyclopedic world and popular dissemination.

 

The need for cultural documentation is the main driving force behind the expansion of the archive over time. Even travel reports do not give way to style, and remain able to highlight the subject bringing us on an endless journey around the world. Furthermore the possibility to access private collections and minor museums, now makes it possible to publish a rich collection of posters, objects of design, decorative arts, historical photography, and memorabilia. Herbaria and XVI century publications are also milestones of the archive. 

Particularly useful is the rich collection of drawings and historical reconstructions. Last but not least the unique collection of colorized antique prints is appreciated by all.

Currently the images collected in New Picture Library include photo shoots from prestigious collections such as the Judith Lange and her Mediterranean Archaeology Collection, extraordinary views on the tombs of the Pharaohs in Egypt, vintage prints from the Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan, historical magazines like L'Illustrazione Italiana and The Illustrated London News and many other extraordinary collections.

The vast collection also includes numerous photography of artworks, UNESCO sites, and places that are now inaccessible or destroyed by conflict or natural disasters.

Each image in our archive is a visual testament to human history—preserved, accessible, and ready to inspire future generations.

 

Curated Content

back to school
back to school
India Independence Day - August 15th
India Independence Day - August 15th
All about the elephants
All about the elephants
Japan, Mountain Day, August 11th
Japan, Mountain Day, August 11th
jewellery
jewellery
Snakes and Reptiles
Snakes and Reptiles
Italian Architecture
Italian Architecture
Namibia
Namibia
 View from the past - Tour de France
View from the past - Tour de France
that something blue
that something blue
god save the bees
god save the bees
Historical Reenactment
Historical Reenactment
Plié, pirouette, and arabesque
Plié, pirouette, and arabesque
books
books
prisons
prisons
merpeople
merpeople
scream
scream
An old postcard from Napoli
An old postcard from Napoli
windows
windows
teeth/ fangs / jaws
teeth/ fangs / jaws
frogs
frogs
make up
make up
Remembering Moby Dick
Remembering Moby Dick
Vintage Italy
Vintage Italy
Workers
Workers
Orchids
Orchids
Tattoos
Tattoos
ladies and gentlemen, the colour RED
ladies and gentlemen, the colour RED
watermelon
watermelon
decorative motifs
decorative motifs