1820s Collection (#41)

MOTHER AND CHILD, c1830. Wood engraving, c1820-1830

CUSTOM HOUSE, PHILADELPHIA. The Second Bank of the United States, later called the Old Custom House, located on lower Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvanica

AUDUBON: SCARLET IBIS. Scarlet ibis (Eudocimus ruber) by John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-1838

AUDUBON: PASSENGER PIGEON. Passenger pigeons by John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-1838

STAGE COACH, 19th CENTURY. An early 19th century public stage coach with passengers inside and out. Wood engraving, 1839

AMERICAN STEAMBOAT, c1830. Wood engraving, American, c1830

EMIGRANTS, 19th CENTURY. Emigrants crossing the Appalachians on their way to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Line and stipple engraving, early 19th century

MISSIONARY STATION, 1832. Brainerd, a Missionary Station among the Cherokees in Tennessee, named after the missionary David Brainerd. Line engraving, American, 1832

HUGH CLAPPERTON (1788-1827). Scottish explorer. Clapperton in Nigeria, c1825. Wood engraving, 19th century

Balloon event, Charles Green, Macclesfield
Charles Green ballooning poster advertising his 74th ascent, under the patronage of the Mayor and Magistrates, from the Gas Works near Waters Green, Macclesfield

Balloon event, Charles Green, Chichester
Charles Green ballooning poster advertising his 25th ascent in the Coronation Balloon under the patronage of the Mayor, from the Gas Works, Chichester. 9 November 1824

Charles Green in the Coronation Balloon
An imaginary depiction of Charles Green on a horse, riding in the Coronation Balloon, in which he ascended from White Conduit Gardens, London. 13 August 1828

Satirical cartoon, The Flight of Fashion
Satirical cartoon entitled The Flight of Fashion, with two scenes: A peep at Hop-Tons, and Grappling, Expansion, Escape, Descent, Buoyant. 1829

Satirical cartoon, March of Intellect No. 2, showing various forms of transport including balloons and other flying machines. circa 1828

Mr Green on horseback with his balloon
Article and illustration, Ascension of Mr Green with his Balloon, on Horseback, on Tuesday from the Eagle Tavern, City Road, with an Account of his Descent at Beckenham in Kent. 1828

Two Metropolitan Police officers on graveyard patrol
Two Metropolitan Police officers on the so-called graveyard patrol, in the year the Metropolitan Police Force was founded

Large building in Chile, South America
Hacienda or Country Mansion -- a large building in Chile, South America, with people riding and training horses, and the Andes in the background. 1824

Coypu in a landscape, Chile, South America
A pair of coypu in a landscape of carob acacia trees in Chile, South America. 1824

Two Araucanos playing pelican, Chile, South America
Two Araucanos (natives of Chile) playing at pelican, or bandy-ball, a game similar to hockey, in the high mountain valley of Cuevas, Chile, South America. 1824

Mountain valley of Cuevas with llamas, Chile, South America
The high mountain valley of Cuevas with llamas in the snow, in Chile, South America. 1824

Travels into Chile, over the Andes
The Canada, a street in Santiago, Chile, South America, with buildings, people and animals. 1824

Blind Hannah Brentford, 1827
Hannah Brentford, blind musician of Bunhill-row, shown here aged 24 giving a street performance of hymns, accompanied by her violin

Buckingham House, 1825
Buckingham House, shown in 1825 before it was rebuilt. Date: 1825

Music at home, 1820
A musical evening at home. Date: 1820

Bee-eater from New South Wales, Australia
A Bee-eater from New South Wales, Australia, perching on a branch with red berries. 1822

Rock Warbler from New South Wales, Australia
A rock warbler hunting an insect, New South Wales, Australia. 1822

Joseph Hunton at the bar of the Old Bailey, tried for forgery on 28th October 1828. Date: 1828

Costume / Men Late 1820S
Top hat, white cravat, waistcoat & strapped pantaloons, black single- breasted coat cut-away at the front, heavy black cloak with multiple capes. Date: late 1820s

Man in Black 1820S
Elegantly restrained gentleman all in black: top hat, frock coat, gloves, strapped pantaloons, boots & cravat. The shirt at least is white & his cane - brown! Date: 1820s

Steam coach. Historical artwork of a steam coach patented by Englishman David Gordon around the 1820s. At this time engineers became occupied with creating steam-powered coaches for paying customers

Rainhill Trials steam trains, 1829
Rainhill Trials steam trains. Diagrams of three of the steam trains contending at the Rainhill Trials of 1829. The trials were run at Rainhill, near Liverpool, UK

Dendera zodiac from the Temple of Hathor. The Temple of Hathor in Dendera, Egypt, was built during the reigns of the last Ptolemies and the Emperor Augustus (first century BC)

Nicephore Niepce, French inventor
Nicephore Niepce (1765-1833), one of the French inventors of photography. Niepce developed a process he called heliography in the 1820s

ARAGON: JESUS & DISCIPLES. Jesus and His Disciples. Oil on wood by Jose Aragon, 1824-1835

HAWAII: ROYAL TEAPOT. Silver teapot given to King Ka ahumanu by the British royal family in 1825

QUAGGA (Equus quagga). Lithograph, French, 1824

COLE: LAST OF THE MOHICANS. Scene from The Last of the Mohicans. Oil on canvas by Thomas Cole, c1827

Providence, Rhode Island, 1827
The Cove from Smiths Hill in Providence, Rhode Island, 1827. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Battle of Ayacucho, when Bolivars forces under General Sucre established Perus independence from Spain, 1824. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Result of Purchasing a Blind Horse : Dr Syntax causes chaos riding a blind horse in the street, knocking over a woman whose donkey bucks and kicks

A noble hunting party
Dr Syntax sets out from a country manor on a hunt with several gentlemen and a lady riding side-saddle. Fox hounds accompany them

The Advertisement for a Wife. Dr Syntax has had lots of respondents to his advertisement and the room is filled with ladies. He fends them off with an armchair

Dr Syntax with musicians
Dr Syntax with a group of musicians. He plays the violin; there is a lady violinst, a cellist, and an Indian bugler with turban

Capture of the Cato Street Conspirators
The capture of Cato Street conspirators in their hayloft hideout as depicted by George Cruikshank in 1820. Police entering the loft shouted, We are Peace Officers. Lay down your arms

Edinburgh Charity Workhouse, Port Bristo, Edinburgh
An 1820 view of the Edinburgh Charity Poorhouse in Port Bristo, Edinburgh, Scotland, originally built in 1739-1743 by Samuel Neilson, mason, and William McVey and James Heriot, wrights

Madame Vestris as Little Pickle
Madame Vestris (Lucia Elizabeth Vestris, 1797-1856) in the role of Little Pickle in The Spoil d Child

Masonic Procession
Procession of Freemasons Orphans at Freemasons Hall

Tourist in London
A countryman in London is enticed into visiting a wild beast show

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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.