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1814 Collection (page 4)

"1814: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars

Background image1814 Collection: La Morte Del Ministro Prina (engraving)

La Morte Del Ministro Prina (engraving)
5220892 La Morte Del Ministro Prina (engraving) by Matania, Edouardo (1847-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Morte Del Ministro Prina)

Background image1814 Collection: Au Bivouac, 1814 (colour litho)

Au Bivouac, 1814 (colour litho)
6007211 Au Bivouac, 1814 (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Bivouac, 1814)

Background image1814 Collection: Frost fair on the River Thames, 1814

Frost fair on the River Thames, 1814
The last frost fair on the River Thames, London, in February 1814, looking upstream towards Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral

Background image1814 Collection: Robert John Thornton, author of New Family Herbal

Robert John Thornton, author of New Family Herbal
Robert John Thornton (1768-1837), English physician and botanical writer, author of New Family Herbal: Or Popular Account of the Natures and Properties of the Various Plants Used in Medicine

Background image1814 Collection: Ground Plan of Trinity College Church, 1814 (engraving)

Ground Plan of Trinity College Church, 1814 (engraving)
5202973 Ground Plan of Trinity College Church, 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground Plan of Trinity College Church, 1814)

Background image1814 Collection: A view of the Temple of Concord in the Green Park (coloured engraving)

A view of the Temple of Concord in the Green Park (coloured engraving)
602545 A view of the Temple of Concord in the Green Park (coloured engraving) by Calvert, Frederick (c.1785-c.1845); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of the Temple of Concord in the Green Park)

Background image1814 Collection: The Palladian facade and entrance portico of the Pantheon in 1814 (coloured engraving)

The Palladian facade and entrance portico of the Pantheon in 1814 (coloured engraving)
611036 The Palladian facade and entrance portico of the Pantheon in 1814 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1814 Collection: Gathering in Hyde Park, London (colour litho)

Gathering in Hyde Park, London (colour litho)
586150 Gathering in Hyde Park, London (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering in Hyde Park)

Background image1814 Collection: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, KG KCB (1769-1852) c. 1820 (oil on canvas)

Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, KG KCB (1769-1852) c. 1820 (oil on canvas)
NAM237725 Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, KG KCB (1769-1852) c.1820 (oil on canvas) by Stroehling, Peter Eduard (1768-1826); 90.5x71.2 cm; National Army Museum

Background image1814 Collection: The Signing of the Treaty of Ghent, Christmas Eve, 1814, 1914 (oil on canvas)

The Signing of the Treaty of Ghent, Christmas Eve, 1814, 1914 (oil on canvas)
627825 The Signing of the Treaty of Ghent, Christmas Eve, 1814, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); 71.4x102 cm; American Art Museum, Smithsonian Institute

Background image1814 Collection: View in Hyde Park with the Fleet at Anchor on the Serpentine River. Naumachia

View in Hyde Park with the Fleet at Anchor on the Serpentine River. Naumachia. Peace of 1814 (coloured engraving)
3657243 View in Hyde Park with the Fleet at Anchor on the Serpentine River. Naumachia. Peace of 1814 (coloured engraving) by English School

Background image1814 Collection: The Cossacks in Paris in 1814 (colour litho)

The Cossacks in Paris in 1814 (colour litho)
3091134 The Cossacks in Paris in 1814 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cossacks in Paris in 1814)

Background image1814 Collection: Visit of Captain Sir Thomas Staines and Pipon to Pitcairn

Visit of Captain Sir Thomas Staines and Pipon to Pitcairn
The visit of Captain Sir Thomas Staines and Philip Pipon to Pitcairn Island. 1814

Background image1814 Collection: Edmund Kean as Shakespeares Richard III

Edmund Kean as Shakespeares Richard III, at Drury Lane Theatre in 1814. Seen here in Act V, looking troubled on the eve of the Battle of Boswell. 1814

Background image1814 Collection: Textile Industry - Weaving - Mr Austins Engine Loom

Textile Industry - Weaving - Mr Austins Engine Loom
British Textile Industry Machinery - Weaving - Mr Austins Engine Loom. Date: 1814

Background image1814 Collection: Custom House 1814

Custom House 1814
Custom House, fronting the Thames, which burnt down. Date: 1814

Background image1814 Collection: Reception de Louis XVIII a l Hotel de Ville, 29 aout 1814 (engraving)

Reception de Louis XVIII a l Hotel de Ville, 29 aout 1814 (engraving)
962930 Reception de Louis XVIII a l Hotel de Ville, 29 aout 1814 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception de Louis XVIII a l Hotel de Ville)

Background image1814 Collection: Commemoration of the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, 1748 (engraving)

Commemoration of the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, 1748 (engraving)
1608846 Commemoration of the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, 1748 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commemoration of the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle, 1748)

Background image1814 Collection: Louis 18, 69e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 1814, mort en 1824 (coloured engraving)

Louis 18, 69e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 1814, mort en 1824 (coloured engraving)
2799707 Louis 18, 69e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 1814, mort en 1824 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis 18, 69e roi de France)

Background image1814 Collection: Newcastle from the Tyne, above Bridge, 1814 (engraving)

Newcastle from the Tyne, above Bridge, 1814 (engraving)
3654666 Newcastle from the Tyne, above Bridge, 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newcastle from the Tyne, above Bridge, 1814)

Background image1814 Collection: The Naumachia in Hyde Park in celebration of the Peace of 1814 (engraving)

The Naumachia in Hyde Park in celebration of the Peace of 1814 (engraving)
586146 The Naumachia in Hyde Park in celebration of the Peace of 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1814 Collection: The Allied Sovereigns attending a review in Hyde Park, 1814 (engraving)

The Allied Sovereigns attending a review in Hyde Park, 1814 (engraving)
604128 The Allied Sovereigns attending a review in Hyde Park, 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1814 Collection: An arch of old London Bridge as it appeared in the Great Frost, 1814 (engraving)

An arch of old London Bridge as it appeared in the Great Frost, 1814 (engraving)
610877 An arch of old London Bridge as it appeared in the Great Frost, 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1814 Collection: Frost Fair of 1814. Souvenirs printed on the ice (engraving)

Frost Fair of 1814. Souvenirs printed on the ice (engraving)
558755 Frost Fair of 1814. Souvenirs printed on the ice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frost Fair of 1814)

Background image1814 Collection: Temple of Concord for the Peace of 1814 (coloured engraving)

Temple of Concord for the Peace of 1814 (coloured engraving)
559347 Temple of Concord for the Peace of 1814 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1814 Collection: Ackermanns Transparency, exhibited to commemorate the Peace, June 1814 (engraving)

Ackermanns Transparency, exhibited to commemorate the Peace, June 1814 (engraving)
559297 Ackermanns Transparency, exhibited to commemorate the Peace, June 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ackermanns Transparency)

Background image1814 Collection: 1814 (colour litho)

1814 (colour litho)
2818163 1814 (colour litho) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1814. Painting by Meissonier. 1814. Tableau de Meissonier)

Background image1814 Collection: Napoleon before Moscow, 1814, waiting for the deputation of Boyars

Napoleon before Moscow, 1814, waiting for the deputation of Boyars
1772360 Napoleon before Moscow, 1814, waiting for the deputation of Boyars, from Bibbys Annual, published 1910 (litho) by English School

Background image1814 Collection: The Father of the Regiment (engraving)

The Father of the Regiment (engraving)
6021268 The Father of the Regiment (engraving) by Morten, Thomas (1836-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Father of the Regiment)

Background image1814 Collection: Auguste Faye (1814-1902) (b / w photo)

Auguste Faye (1814-1902) (b / w photo)
5219836 Auguste Faye (1814-1902) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auguste Faye (1814-1902)

Background image1814 Collection: Jules-Francois Suisse dit Simon (1814-1896) (b / w photo)

Jules-Francois Suisse dit Simon (1814-1896) (b / w photo)
5219769 Jules-Francois Suisse dit Simon (1814-1896) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules-Francois Suisse dit Simon (1814-1896)

Background image1814 Collection: Grenadier De L Ile D Elbe, 1814 (colour litho)

Grenadier De L Ile D Elbe, 1814 (colour litho)
6007201 Grenadier De L Ile D Elbe, 1814 (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grenadier De L Ile D Elbe, 1814)

Background image1814 Collection: Wild Turkey, Male and Female, 1808-1814 (hand-coloured engraving)

Wild Turkey, Male and Female, 1808-1814 (hand-coloured engraving)
991236 Wild Turkey, Male and Female, 1808-1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Peale, Titian Ramsey (1799-1885); 34.8x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wild Turkey)

Background image1814 Collection: A Gothic Cathederal near Bauman; Eine Gotische Kathedrale hinter Baumen, 1814-15 (pencil

A Gothic Cathederal near Bauman; Eine Gotische Kathedrale hinter Baumen, 1814-15 (pencil
823463 A Gothic Cathederal near Bauman; Eine Gotische Kathedrale hinter Baumen, 1814-15 (pencil, pen and grey ink and watercoour) by Schinkel

Background image1814 Collection: Coldbath Fields Prison in 1814 (engraving)

Coldbath Fields Prison in 1814 (engraving)
3635125 Coldbath Fields Prison in 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coldbath Fields Prison in 1814)

Background image1814 Collection: Map of Belgravia, 1814 (engraving)

Map of Belgravia, 1814 (engraving)
3636841 Map of Belgravia, 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Belgravia, 1814)

Background image1814 Collection: Gendarme de la Garde (Maison du Roi), Porte-Etendard, 1814 (coloured engraving)

Gendarme de la Garde (Maison du Roi), Porte-Etendard, 1814 (coloured engraving)
2794126 Gendarme de la Garde (Maison du Roi), Porte-Etendard, 1814 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gendarme de la Garde (Maison du Roi)

Background image1814 Collection: The Towns-end Mill, Liverpool, 1814-1825 (hand-coloured aquatint)

The Towns-end Mill, Liverpool, 1814-1825 (hand-coloured aquatint)
986116 The Towns-end Mill, Liverpool, 1814-1825 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); 36x25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Towns-end Mill, Liverpool)

Background image1814 Collection: Clovelly, on the Coast of North Devon, 1814 (coloured aquatint engraving

Clovelly, on the Coast of North Devon, 1814 (coloured aquatint engraving
986089 Clovelly, on the Coast of North Devon, 1814 (coloured aquatint engraving, grey wash border) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clovelly)




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"1814: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars, 1814 proved to be a pivotal year that shaped history in more ways than one. From the Battle of the Pyrenees in 1813 to the steady beat of drums and fifes on battlefields across Europe, this was a time when nations clashed and destinies were decided. As French uniforms adorned soldiers marching into war, their resilience was tested against formidable foes like Blucher and Napoleon. The Peninsular War witnessed riflemen from the 95th Regiment showcasing their skills amidst a tumultuous backdrop. Meanwhile, far away from these battlegrounds, another kind of transformation was taking place. In Ancient Egypt, maps unveiled secrets buried beneath its sands for centuries. EVNT2A-00183 captured an era long gone but not forgotten. Across oceans and continents, America experienced its own defining moments in 1814. Francis Scott Key's iconic composition "The Star-Spangled Banner" echoed through Baltimore as it became immortalized on printed sheet music - albeit with a misprint in its subtitle. And at Sackets Harbor Navy Base in New York State, American naval power stood strong against external threats. Yet amidst triumphs lay tragedies too profound to ignore. Norfolk County Lunatic Asylum served as a reminder that mental health struggles persisted even during times of great upheaval. Amidst all these events unfolded Jean François Millet's life journey (1814-1875), an artist who would go on to leave an indelible mark on art history with his masterpieces. And lastly but not least significant is Leamington Spa Pump Room; where people sought solace or indulged in leisure activities amid turbulent times – reminding us that even during chaos we can find moments of respite and joy. Thus, 1814 stands tall as a year filled with triumphs, tragedies, and transformations.