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1820 Collection (#7)

In the year 1820, a wave of cultural and artistic movements swept across the globe, leaving behind a rich tapestry of history

Background image1820 Collection: Newington Butts in 1820 (engraving)

Newington Butts in 1820 (engraving)
3637112 Newington Butts in 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newington Butts in 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: Bridge and Turnpike in the Grange Road, about 1820 (engraving)

Bridge and Turnpike in the Grange Road, about 1820 (engraving)
3637068 Bridge and Turnpike in the Grange Road, about 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridge and Turnpike in the Grange Road, about 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: South end of Old London Bridge, with Shot Tower and St Olaves Church, in 1820 (engraving)

South end of Old London Bridge, with Shot Tower and St Olaves Church, in 1820 (engraving)
3637028 South end of Old London Bridge, with Shot Tower and St Olaves Church, in 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South end of Old London Bridge)

Background image1820 Collection: Tottenham High Cross, 1820 (engraving)

Tottenham High Cross, 1820 (engraving)
3637020 Tottenham High Cross, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tottenham High Cross, 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: Shepherds Well in 1820 (engraving)

Shepherds Well in 1820 (engraving)
3637003 Shepherds Well in 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shepherds Well in 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: General view of Old Kentish Town, 1820 (engraving)

General view of Old Kentish Town, 1820 (engraving)
3636948 General view of Old Kentish Town, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Old Kentish Town, 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: Turnpike in the Hampstead Road, and St Jamess Church, in 1820 (engraving)

Turnpike in the Hampstead Road, and St Jamess Church, in 1820 (engraving)
3636943 Turnpike in the Hampstead Road, and St Jamess Church, in 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turnpike in the Hampstead Road)

Background image1820 Collection: Court-yard of the 'Rose and Crown, '1820 (engraving)

Court-yard of the "Rose and Crown, "1820 (engraving)
3636848 Court-yard of the " Rose and Crown, " 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Court-yard of the " Rose and Crown, " 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: The 'White Hart, 'Knightsbridge, 1820 (engraving)

The "White Hart, "Knightsbridge, 1820 (engraving)
3636845 The " White Hart, " Knightsbridge, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " White Hart, " Knightsbridge, 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: Wigmore Street in 1820, from a drawing by Shepherd in Mr Craces collection (engraving)

Wigmore Street in 1820, from a drawing by Shepherd in Mr Craces collection (engraving)
3636792 Wigmore Street in 1820, from a drawing by Shepherd in Mr Craces collection (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wigmore Street in 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: Camelford House, 1820 (engraving)

Camelford House, 1820 (engraving)
3636772 Camelford House, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camelford House, 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: Mrs Fitzherberts House, 1820 (engraving)

Mrs Fitzherberts House, 1820 (engraving)
3636689 Mrs Fitzherberts House, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Fitzherberts House, 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: Nell Gwynnes House, 1820 (engraving)

Nell Gwynnes House, 1820 (engraving)
3636686 Nell Gwynnes House, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nell Gwynnes House, 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: Storeys Gate, St Jamess Park, in 1820 (engraving)

Storeys Gate, St Jamess Park, in 1820 (engraving)
3636671 Storeys Gate, St Jamess Park, in 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storeys Gate, St Jamess Park, in 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: Covent Garden Market about 1820 (engraving)

Covent Garden Market about 1820 (engraving)
3636538 Covent Garden Market about 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Covent Garden Market about 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: North west view of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, built 1820 (engraving)

North west view of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, built 1820 (engraving)
602961 North west view of St Paul s, Shadwell, London, built 1820 (engraving) by Schnebbelie, Robert Blemell (fl.1803-d.1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: North west view of St Paul s, Shadwell)

Background image1820 Collection: Interior of the House of Lords, Westminster, London, during the important investigation in 1820

Interior of the House of Lords, Westminster, London, during the important investigation in 1820 (engraving)
602559 Interior of the House of Lords, Westminster, London, during the important investigation in 1820 (engraving) by Stephanoff

Background image1820 Collection: Palermo insurrection of 1820

Palermo insurrection of 1820
LLM459787 Palermo insurrection of 1820 by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palermo insurrection of 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: A Trip to Leicestershire, or the Melton Mowbray Panorama, 1820 (colour litho)

A Trip to Leicestershire, or the Melton Mowbray Panorama, 1820 (colour litho)
1038442 A Trip to Leicestershire, or the Melton Mowbray Panorama, 1820 (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trip to Leicestershire)

Background image1820 Collection: Half-length Portrait of Heinrich Heine, Facing Left, 1820 (miniature painting on ivory)

Half-length Portrait of Heinrich Heine, Facing Left, 1820 (miniature painting on ivory)
986085 Half-length Portrait of Heinrich Heine, Facing Left, 1820 (miniature painting on ivory) by Colla (fl. 19th century); 47.8x36.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1820 Collection: Histoire Natuurelle des Orangers, 1818-20 (stipple-engraved plate)

Histoire Natuurelle des Orangers, 1818-20 (stipple-engraved plate)
985912 Histoire Natuurelle des Orangers, 1818-20 (stipple-engraved plate) by Risso, Joseph Antoine (1777-1845) & Antoine, Pierre (1766-1854)(after); 35.2x25.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1820 Collection: Fireworks at the ceremonial opening of the dykes to flood the Nile basin 76

Fireworks at the ceremonial opening of the dykes to flood the Nile basin 76, snake charmer performers 77
6337801 Fireworks at the ceremonial opening of the dykes to flood the Nile basin 76, snake charmer performers 77, and tourists looking at embalmed mummies in the catacombs of Egypt 78 by English

Background image1820 Collection: View of the Cape of Good Hope 46, Khoikhoi people with oxen and wagons 47

View of the Cape of Good Hope 46, Khoikhoi people with oxen and wagons 47, and Griqua people crossing a river 48
6337766 View of the Cape of Good Hope 46, Khoikhoi people with oxen and wagons 47, and Griqua people crossing a river 48 by English School

Background image1820 Collection: The palace of the King of Dahomey at Abomey 37, an African man hiding a fetish 38

The palace of the King of Dahomey at Abomey 37, an African man hiding a fetish 38
6337756 The palace of the King of Dahomey at Abomey 37, an African man hiding a fetish 38, and people of Whydah worshipping a huge snake 39 by English School

Background image1820 Collection: Celebrating the best scholar 7, woman applying lead powder to her eyes 8

Celebrating the best scholar 7, woman applying lead powder to her eyes 8 and view of the city of Tunis 9
6337720 Celebrating the best scholar 7, woman applying lead powder to her eyes 8 and view of the city of Tunis 9 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Celebrating the best scholar 7)

Background image1820 Collection: Victor-Emmanuel II, Roi D Italie (1820-1878) (b / w photo)

Victor-Emmanuel II, Roi D Italie (1820-1878) (b / w photo)
5219708 Victor-Emmanuel II, Roi D Italie (1820-1878) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victor-Emmanuel II, Roi D Italie (1820-1878)

Background image1820 Collection: Charles Du Barail (1820) (b / w photo)

Charles Du Barail (1820) (b / w photo)
5219795 Charles Du Barail (1820) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Du Barail (1820)

Background image1820 Collection: The Old Tolbooth, 1820 (engraving)

The Old Tolbooth, 1820 (engraving)
5203311 The Old Tolbooth, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Tolbooth, 1820. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

Background image1820 Collection: Bristo Port, 1820 (engraving)

Bristo Port, 1820 (engraving)
5203173 Bristo Port, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bristo Port, 1820. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

Background image1820 Collection: The Merchant Maidens Hospital, Bristo, 1820 (engraving)

The Merchant Maidens Hospital, Bristo, 1820 (engraving)
5203172 The Merchant Maidens Hospital, Bristo, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Merchant Maidens Hospital, Bristo, 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: Lady Yesters Church, 1820 (engraving)

Lady Yesters Church, 1820 (engraving)
5203154 Lady Yesters Church, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Yesters Church, 1820. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

Background image1820 Collection: Le Gymnase-Dramatique, boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle, a l epoque de sa creation en 1820 (engraving)

Le Gymnase-Dramatique, boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle, a l epoque de sa creation en 1820 (engraving)
6005572 Le Gymnase-Dramatique, boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle, a l epoque de sa creation en 1820 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Gymnase-Dramatique)

Background image1820 Collection: Fleurs Artificielles, c. 1820-35 (porcelain)

Fleurs Artificielles, c. 1820-35 (porcelain)
1766889 Fleurs Artificielles, c.1820-35 (porcelain) by Develly, Jean-Charles (1783-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fleurs Artificielles)

Background image1820 Collection: A Heron, c. 1820 (w / c)

A Heron, c. 1820 (w / c)
1196948 A Heron, c. 1820 (w/c) by Indian School, (19th century); 30x19 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background image1820 Collection: Upper and lower covers, with eagle, torch, heart, scales and floral designs

Upper and lower covers, with eagle, torch, heart, scales and floral designs
1195381 Upper and lower covers, with eagle, torch, heart, scales and floral designs, 1820 (light blue crushed levant morocco, with densely gilt borders, se) by English School

Background image1820 Collection: Karl August Furst von Hardenberg (1750-1822) Prussian statesman, 1884-90 (phototype)

Karl August Furst von Hardenberg (1750-1822) Prussian statesman, 1884-90 (phototype)
1002414 Karl August FAorst von Hardenberg (1750-1822) Prussian statesman, 1884-90 (phototype) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Karl August FAorst von Hardenberg)

Background image1820 Collection: Hammersmith Parish Church, in 1820 (engraving)

Hammersmith Parish Church, in 1820 (engraving)
3637214 Hammersmith Parish Church, in 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hammersmith Parish Church, in 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: In and about Fulham (engraving)

In and about Fulham (engraving)
3637211 In and about Fulham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In and about Fulham)

Background image1820 Collection: Interior of the Rotunda, Blackfriars Road, in 1820 (engraving)

Interior of the Rotunda, Blackfriars Road, in 1820 (engraving)
3637155 Interior of the Rotunda, Blackfriars Road, in 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Rotunda, Blackfriars Road, in 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: The north side of Knightsbridge in 1820, from the Cannon Brewery to Hyde Park Corner

The north side of Knightsbridge in 1820, from the Cannon Brewery to Hyde Park Corner
3636846 The north side of Knightsbridge in 1820, from the Cannon Brewery to Hyde Park Corner, from a drawing in Mr Craces collection (engraving) by English School

Background image1820 Collection: The yard of the Old 'White Bear'Inn, Piccadilly, about 1820, from an original drawing by Shepherd

The yard of the Old "White Bear"Inn, Piccadilly, about 1820, from an original drawing by Shepherd
3636716 The yard of the Old " White Bear" Inn, Piccadilly, about 1820, from an original drawing by Shepherd, in the possession of J G Crace, Esquire (engraving) by English School

Background image1820 Collection: Grand staircase in Carlton House, 1820 (engraving)

Grand staircase in Carlton House, 1820 (engraving)
3636675 Grand staircase in Carlton House, 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand staircase in Carlton House, 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: Margaret Street, Westminster, from a sketch made in 1820 (engraving)

Margaret Street, Westminster, from a sketch made in 1820 (engraving)
3636636 Margaret Street, Westminster, from a sketch made in 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret Street, Westminster)

Background image1820 Collection: Milford Lane in 1820 (engraving)

Milford Lane in 1820 (engraving)
3636472 Milford Lane in 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milford Lane in 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: White Conduit House about 1820 (engraving)

White Conduit House about 1820 (engraving)
3636352 White Conduit House about 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: White Conduit House about 1820)

Background image1820 Collection: King George IV and his Lost Cap (engraving)

King George IV and his Lost Cap (engraving)
2796531 King George IV and his Lost Cap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George IV and his Lost Cap. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1891)

Background image1820 Collection: View of the interior of the House of Lords during the important investigation in 1820 (engraving)

View of the interior of the House of Lords during the important investigation in 1820 (engraving)
602760 View of the interior of the House of Lords during the important investigation in 1820 (engraving) by Stephanoff, Francis Phillip (1790-1860) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)




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In the year 1820, a wave of cultural and artistic movements swept across the globe, leaving behind a rich tapestry of history. The New Athenaeum Club emerged as a hub for intellectual exchange and social gatherings in this era, fostering creativity and innovation. Renowned Mexican artist Diego Rivera unveiled his masterpiece "Man, Controller of" during this period. Through his thought-provoking artwork, he explored themes of power dynamics and human agency. English poet John Clare captured the essence of his time through an oil on canvas painting created by William Hilton in 1820. This evocative piece serves as a window into the emotions and experiences that defined early 19th-century England. Horse racing galloped onto the scene with fervor in 1820, captivating audiences with its adrenaline-fueled competitions. The thrill and elegance associated with this sport became emblematic of the era's fascination with speed and competition. Francisco de Goya's enigmatic painting "The Great He-Goat" captivated viewers' imaginations between 1820 to 1823. Its haunting imagery challenged societal norms while reflecting Goya's unique perspective on humanity's darker aspects. London Gin Palace became synonymous with luxury and indulgence during this time. As establishments dedicated to serving gin-based beverages flourished across London, they became iconic symbols of opulence amidst an evolving urban landscape. The artistry extended beyond Europe's borders as well; Shuntei Katsukawa depicted Ichijo Jiro Tadanori battling Notonokami Noritsune in a woodblock print from around 1820. This portrayal showcases Japan's rich samurai culture while capturing their spirit of honor and bravery. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Brooklyn experienced winter magic immortalized by Louisa Ann Coleman after Francis Guy’s oil paintings from c1817-1820. These scenes transport us back to a simpler time when nature painted landscapes with a serene beauty.