1820s Collection (#37)

Woman in a dinner party dress
Woman in a pale pink dinner party dress and an elaborate feathered hat. 1827

Woman in a dinner dress
Woman in a grey dinner dress. 1827

Childhood -- woman and three children
Childhood -- a woman and her three children. circa 1820s

Young woman in a carriage dress
Young woman in a pale blue carriage dress and elaborate hat. 1827

Bridge on the road to Beckenham, Kent. 1827

St Georges Church, Beckenham, Kent (south-east London). Depicted here before December 1790, when a storm destroyed the steeple. circa 1780s

Elegant young woman in a ball dress. 1827

Women in fashionable dresses of the Georgian period. 1829

The Porch of Beckenham Church-yard, Kent. 1827

Trade advertisement, Musical Instrument Warehouse. circa 1820

Woman in evening dress
Woman in a frilly white evening dress. 1827

Woman in evening costume
Woman in pale pink and white evening costume. 1827

Carrying the Holly Tree at Brough, Westmorland (now Cumbria). This tradition takes place on Twelfth Night, when a burning holly tree is carried through the village, followed by a brass band. 1827

The Travellers -- two horsemen stop for a drink at a wayside inn. circa 1820

The Ballad Singer. circa 1820

Men skating. circa 1820

London Cries - Troop, every one! - toy trumpets. 1827

London Cries - Sixpence a pound, fair cherries! 1827

Men and women picking fruit in an orchard. circa 1820

Felicia Dorothea Hemans, English poet
Felicia Dorothea Hemans (1793-1835), English poet. circa 1820s

London Cries - Buy a Fine Singing Bird. 1827

Drawing the State Lottery for the last time, 18 October 1826. 1826

Jules F Dupuis-Delcourt
JULES FRANCOIS DUPUIS-DELCOURT French balloon pioneer, with many ambitious projects which only occasionally bore fruit. Date: ACTIVE 1820S-1850S

Gown of Late 1820S
Lady of the Champ-Elysees during the Restoration according to a later source: a gown with natural waist, gigot sleeves, antique cuffs & a floral motif on the hem. Date: late 1820s

Costume Blue Dress 1820S
Young woman in a blue dress with short ornamented puffed sleeves & hemline & a round neckline & a ribbon ceinture with floating ends at the back. 1820s

Male Walking Dress 1827
An English gentleman in tailored country clothing for which England was renowned. His coat is cut away at the front revealing a glimpse of the waistcoat beneath. Date: 1827

People of the Theatre
The actress : the dancer : the woman who shows you to your seat (and expects a pourboire) : and the woman who sells you a bouquet or a buttonhole Date: 1820s

Miniature / Passot
A young brunette lady wears a white gown with puffed sleeves and transparent gigot over- sleeves. A pink and white scarf is draped round her neck. Date: late 1820s

Circa 1820 Costume
Four fashionable ladies are charmed by a parrot. One gown has an elaborate stomacher & full, puffed sleeves. Two ladies wear pelisses with highly decorative detailing Date: early 1820s

Duck Hunt / Alken
DUCK The eccentric Shropshire Squire John Mytton (1796-1834) wearing a nightshirt crawls across the snow on his knees to bag a few wild ducks. Date: 1820s

John Broster
JOHN BROSTER Scottish speech therapist Date: flourished 1820S

Merchant Checks Goods
A British merchant supervises a stock take of goods while his assistant jots down the details in a ledger with a quill pen. Date: 1827

Buddhism / Dagon Pagoda
The Great Dagon Pagoda in Rangoon, Burma (looking northwards) Date: 1825

Hunting / Deer
Releasing the stag from the cart Date: circa 1820

Temple Church / Shepherd
Temple Church after its restoration Date: 1828

Demon King repelled by knight
An armed knight protects his beloved from the evil clutches of the Demon King. Date: circa 1820

Ghosts: a troop of phantom riders
An encounter with a troop of phantom riders Date: circa 1820

Apparitions: phantom horseman
A traveller arrives at his destination, but accompanied by a mysterious phantom horseman. Date: circa 1820

Apparitions: king reproached by ghostly ancestors
A king is awakened from his sleep by the accusing spirits of his reproachful ancestors. Date: circa 1820

Ghosts: a woman in white
An encounter with a woman in white. Date: circa 1820

Encounter with demons
An encounter with demons. Date: circa 1820

Hunter Shows Prowess
English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) renowned for his sporting prowess & reckless behaviour successfully negotiates some high railings. Date: 1820s

Claude Ambroise Surat
CLAUDE AMBROISE SEURAT skeletal Frenchman Date: flourished 1820s

Four fashionable ladies at a soiree
Four society ladies: two wear wide shouldered gowns with transparent over-sleeves marking the transition to the new fashion. The other two have short puffed sleeves. Date: late 1820s

His Majesty Pomarre, King of Taheite (Tahiti)
His Majesty Pomarre (King Pomare II, c1782-1821), King of Taheite (Tahiti). circa 1821

West side of Langham Place, London, with All Souls Church on the right. Date: 1828

All Souls Church, Langham Place, London. Date: 1827

Cafe Turc, Paris, 1828
Caf頔 urc which is situated on the Boulevard du Temple. Parisiens and Parisiennes drinking and socializing outside. circa 1828

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Step back in time to the 1820s, a decade filled with captivating moments and remarkable achievements. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art, nature, and innovation as we explore this fascinating era. Let's begin our journey by delving into the mesmerizing world of John James Audubon. His masterpieces like "American Flamingo" and "Louisiana Heron" transport us to lush landscapes teeming with exotic birds. Audubon's intricate illustrations capture the beauty of these creatures, allowing us to marvel at their vivid colors and graceful movements. But it wasn't just Audubon who captivated imaginations during this period. Picture a man riding on a steam rocket, defying gravity itself. This daring feat symbolizes humanity's unyielding quest for progress and exploration. Meanwhile, Charles Green's balloon event in Stockport showcases mankind's fascination with flight as people gathered to witness awe-inspiring ascents into the sky. As we delve deeper into history, let us not forget the Napoleonic Wars that shaped Europe during this time. The French uniforms worn by soldiers evoke images of valorous battles fought across vast landscapes. These uniforms serve as reminders of an era defined by conflict but also marked by resilience and heroism. Innovation was also thriving during this decade; enter BABBAGEs ENGINE (1), an early mechanical computer designed by Charles Babbage himself. This groundbreaking invention laid the foundation for modern computing systems that have revolutionized our lives today. Artistic genius Francisco Goya takes center stage with his haunting masterpiece "Saturn Devouring a Son. " Painted between 1819-23, Goya captures raw human emotions through his striking brushstrokes – reminding us that even amidst great accomplishments, darkness can still linger within society. Nature continues to enchant us through John James Audubon's Snowy Owl illustration—an ethereal creature soaring against a wintry backdrop.