1820s Collection (#38)

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

Finis, decorative print for the end of a book, c.1820 Date: C.1820

Family group, c. 1820
Harmonious family group, c.1820 Date: C.1820

Sedan chair crash, c. 1820
Sedan chairs jostle and crash into one another in a city street, c. 1820 Date: C.1820

Man pulling pram and children uphill, c. 1820
A rotund gentleman struggles to pull his two children in a pram uphill as his over-dressed wife follows on behind. The children look like they are rather enjoying this experience

Heavily-laden and crowded coach, c. 1820
A crowded coach, heavily-laden with suitcases, trunks and parcels, prepares to depart from a street, c.1820 Date: C.1820

Street seller of flowers, c. 1820
Woman selling flowers on the street, c.1820 Date: C.1820

Candy seller, c. 1820
A street seller of sweets: M. Fry from London, Royal Dandy Candy, c.1820 Date: C.1820

Coachman and horse and carriage, c. 1810
A gentleman gives instruction to a coachman while a horse-drawn coach waits in the background, c.1810. Date: C.1810

Carabus sp. beetles
Watercolour from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, c.1820s Date: circa 1820

The snail of the Kings Highway -- an old, horse-drawn covered wagon struggling through the snow, in the days before the railway. It would be used to transport country produce to market. Date: 1932

Galloping across the map -- a mailcoach speeds through the night in the early days of the postal service. Date: 1932

The driver of His Majestys Mail, 1828 -- two men on a mailcoach in the early days of the postal service. Date: 1932

Moray Place, Edinburgh, 1829
The north west angle of Moray Place, Edinburgh. Date: 1829

Lancaster sessions house and market, 1829
Lancaster sessions house and market, pictured in 1829. Date: 1829

Barclay Perkins Brewery
The Anchor Brewery in Southwark taken over by Barclay Perkins and Co in 1781. By 1815 it was the most productive brewery in the world with 330, 000 barrels a year but was burned down in 1832. C.1820

George IV (1762 - 1830). King of Great Britain and Ireland reigned (1820 1830) Date: Circa 1822

Grand procession to Edinburgh Castle
A grand procession to Edinburgh Castle during a visit of King George IV to the city. The procession began at Holyrood. On arrival at the castle the king waved his hat from the battlements of the Half

Lansdowne House, 1820
Lansdowne House, Berkeley Square, London, 1820

View of the Royal Exchange, London, with people, dogs and a horse-drawn carriage. Date: circa 1820

Badminton Glos
Badminton, Gloucestershire, viewed across the lake : the estate is famous for its horse trials and other sporting associations. Date: 1820s

Mexico Salgado
The Gallera (stables) with the mules. Date: 1828

Chimney Sweepers on May Day
May Day celebrations of the chimney sweeps. The text with the picture gives some interesting information about Jack in the Green and the Lord and Lady

Mary Leman Grimstone
MARY LEMAN GRIMSTONE (sometimes using nom-de-plume Oscar ) Author of romantic poems and novels, spent 3 years in Australia in the 1820s for her health. Date: 1800? - 1866

Sack Jerusalem Romans 1824 Oil canvas 14 x 15
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Italian Theater 1821 Lithograph wove paper state
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Column Oriental Travelers Scattered Dust Storm
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Mrs. Francis Johnston, nee Anne Barnes early s
Mrs. Francis Johnston, nee Anne Barnes 1769-1841 (early 1820s). Thompson, Thomas Clement c. 1780-1857. Date: early 1820s

Francis Johnston early s
Francis Johnston 1760-1829 (early 1820s). Thompson, Thomas Clement c. 1780-1857. Date: 1820s (early)

William West or Samuel Jackson, British (1801-1861), A Rocky Coast by Moonlight, late 1820s, brown wash with blotting and surface scraping on wove paper

BRANCEPETH CASTLE, is a castle in the village of Brancepeth in County Durham, England, some 5 miles south-west of the city of Durham

Charles Wesley Jarvis, The Drinker, American, probably 1812-1868, 1820s, graphite and black chalk with gray wash on laid paper

Charles Wesley Jarvis, Man Leaning on a Counter, American, probably 1812-1868, 1820s, black chalk, and graphite on laidpaper

NEW YORK CITY, c1820. A view of New York City from Governors Island. Aquatint, c1820

RHODE ISLAND: GREENE HOUSE. The home of Catherine Greene, born 1665, at Warwick, Rhode Island. Watercolor from Century Magazine, 1898

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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.