1825 Collection (#26)

Brain membrane vessels, 1825 artwork
Brain membrane vessels. Axial section through the skull showing the blood vessels (red) of two of the brain membranes, the arachnoid mater and pia mater

Kidney anatomy, 1825 artwork
Kidney anatomy. At top are the left and right kidneys (brown) with arteries (red), veins (blue), ureters (white) and adrenal glands (cream, on top of kidneys)

Female groin arteries, 1825 artwork
Female groin arteries. Dissections of a female groin to show areas supplied by the internal iliac artery (red) and its branches

Lumbar spinal nerves, 1825 artwork
Lumbar spinal nerves. Lateral view of the lower vertebral column, showing nerves (white) of the sympathetic nervous system. The pelvic ilium bone has been removed

Trunk arteries, 1825 artwork
Trunk arteries. Dissection showing the internal mammary arteries (red, in chest) and the epigastric arteries (red, in groin and abdomen), from a mans trunk (torso)

Lower leg arteries, 1825 artwork
Lower leg arteries. Anterior (frontal) view of the arteries (red) and muscles and ligaments of the lower leg and foot. At left are the superficial arteries

Neck and shoulder arteries, 1825 artwork
Neck and shoulder arteries (red). Dissection showing the right carotid arteries of the neck, and the right subclavian artery of the shoulder

Lung lymph vessels, 1825 artwork
Lung lymph vessels. Dissected right lung showing its lymph vessels (white). The dark bands are fissures between the different lobes of the lung

Pulmonary nerve plexus, 1825 artwork
Pulmonary nerve plexus. View from behind, with the thoracic spine removed, of the posterior pulmonary plexus, a confluence of nerves (white)

Liver and stomach arteries, 1825 artwork
Liver and stomach arteries. Dissection of the abdomen, showing the arteries (red) of the liver (brown, upper left), stomach (pink, upper centre), and the intestines (grey with yellow fat)

Veins of the stomach, 1825 artwork
Veins of the stomach. Abdominal dissection showing the veins (blue) of the stomach (centre) and the greater omentum (lower centre, yellow)

Brain sinuses, 1825 artwork
Brain sinuses. Axial section through the head at the level of the base of the skull (front of head at top), showing the sinuses (blue) of the brains dura mater

Intestinal lymph vessels, 1825 artwork
Intestinal lymph vessels. Dissection of the abdominal cavity showing lymphatic vessels (white) and nodes (lumps). The thoracic duct (top) connects with the intestinal lymph trunk (centre)

Digestive organ arteries, 1825 artwork
Digestive organ arteries. Arteries (red) of various organs of the digestive system. At bottom are arteries of the posterior side of the stomach

Femoral and foot arteries, 1825 artwork
Femoral and foot arteries. Dissections showing the arteries (red) and muscles of the upper thigh and the foot. At centre right, near the bladder (white)

Uterine arteries, 1825 artwork
Uterine arteries. Dissection showing the arteries (red) of the uterus (lower centre) of a woman who died six days after giving birth. The ovaries and fallopian tubes are either side

Arteries of the thigh, 1825 artwork
Arteries of the thigh. Dissection showing the arteries (red) and muscles of the anterior (frontal) aspect of the thigh. The main artery in each leg is the femoral artery

Internal body organs, 1825 artwork
Internal body organs. Dissection showing the internal organs of the chest and abdomen. The overlying tissues have been removed to show (from top) the lungs

Vena cavae veins, 1825 artwork
Vena cavae veins. Dissection showing the veins (blue) associated with the vertebral column and heart. The superior (top) and inferior vena cava drain blood to the heart (centre, removed)

Lungs and diaphragm, 1825 artwork
Lungs and diaphragm. Anterior view of the chest, dissected vertically to reveal the lobes of the lungs, the diaphragm (brown, across bottom)

Childs arteries, 1825 artwork
Childs arteries. Posterior view of a whole-body dissection showing the arteries (red) of a childs body, with layers of skin and muscles removed to varying depths

First sample of benzene, 1825 C016 / 3651
Benzene. The first sample of benzene, isolated in 1825 by Michael Faraday. It was isolated from an oily reside left by the production of coal gas and was first named bicarburet of hydrogen

Geranium (Pelargonium klierianum) C013 / 6679
Geranium (Pelargonium klierianum). Illustration by Leopald Trattinick, dated 1825

The Feathers Tavern at Cupers-Bridge, Lambeth, near London, England. Line engraving, English, 1825
ENGLAND: TAVERN, 1825. The Feathers Tavern at Cupers-Bridge, Lambeth, near London, England. Line engraving, English, 1825

ALEXANDER I of Russia (1777-1825). Tsar of Russia (1801-1825). Engraving

Strauss, Johann, The Younger (1825-1899). Oil on canvas

MADRAZO Y KUNTZ, Luis (1825-1897). Portrait of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Etching

FATTORI, Giovanni (1825-1908). The Black Horse. Macchiaioli. Oil on canvas

DAVID, JACQUES-LOUIS (1748-1825). SAPPHO
CASTILLO, Jos del (1737-1793). Bird Hunter. Placed at the Palace of the Bourbons. SPAIN. San Lorenzo de El

David, Jacques-Louis (1748-1825)

William Allen Butler
WILLIAM ALLEN BUTLER American writer. Date: 1825 - 1892

Sailors in Hammocks
Disposition of the hammocks on the lower deck of a man-of- war - it looks very neat in the drawing, but we doubt if it is quite so orderly in practice... Date: circa 1825

Alexander I / Meyer 1814
TSAR ALEXANDER I at the time of his visit to England, 1814 Date: 1777 - 1825

Alexander I / Anon 1814
TSAR ALEXANDER I at the time of his visit to England, 1814 Date: 1777 - 1825

Maximilian I of Bavaria
MAXIMILIAN I, KING OF BAVARIA Elector from February 1799, King 1805 - 1825. Shaped a prosperous kingdom with one of the most liberal constitutions Date: 1756 - 1825

Alexander I / Vigneron
TSAR ALEXANDER I Date: 1777 - 1825

Geisha of the Eastern Capital : Japanese oban print, c1825
JAPAN: GEISHA. Geisha of the Eastern Capital : Japanese oban print, c1825

Third President of the United States. Bust of Jefferson at age 82, after the life mask taken at Monticello, Virginia
THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. Bust of Jefferson at age 82, after the life mask taken at Monticello, Virginia, 15 October 1825, by J.H.I. Browere

(1757-1834). French soldier and statesman. Lafayette grieving at the tomb of George Washington on Mount Vernon
MARQUIS de LAFAYETTE (1757-1834). French soldier and statesman. Lafayette grieving at the tomb of George Washington on Mount Vernon, Virginia, August 1825, during his tour of the United States

Second President of the United States. Life mask of Adams at age ninety, 1825, by John Browere
JOHN ADAMS (1735-1826). Second President of the United States. Life mask of Adams at age ninety, 1825, by John Browere

WILLIAM HAZLITT (1778-1830). English essayist. Chalk drawing, 1825, by William Bewick

CONSTELLATION: GEMINI. Figuration of the constellation Gemini and the twins, Castor and Pollux. Line engraving by Sidney Hall from Uranias Mirror, London, 1825

EGYPT: LABYRINTH. The ancient labyrinth, descibed by Herodotus, near the pyramid of Hawara, in Egypt. Wood engraving from Giovanni Battista Belzonis Viaggi en Egitto ed en Nubie, Milan, 1825

CONSTELLATION: AQUARIUS. Figuration of Aquarius (water-bearer), Pisces Australis (southern fish) and Ballon Aerostatique (hot air balloon)

EGYPT: ABU SIMBEL, 1825. View of the two rock temples at Abu Simbel on the Nile River in Nubia, Egypt. Wood engraving from Giovanni Battista Belzonis Viaggi in Egitto ed in Nubia, Milan, 1825

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. John Neilsons plan, engraved by Peter Maverick, of the University of Virginia at Charlottesville, dated January-February 1825

ENGLISH LOCOMOTIVE, 1825. Engine and cars of the Stockton and Darlington Railway at the time it began service in 1825. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

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"1825: A Year of Innovation, Exploration, and Intrigue" Step back in time to the year 1825, where history was being made and stories were unfolding. In Brighton Pavilion, the extravagant royal residence designed by John Nash, elegance and opulence reigned supreme. Meanwhile, Pynes House in Exeter stood as a testament to Georgian architecture's grandeur. But it wasn't just about lavish buildings; this was also a year of groundbreaking transportation advancements. Trevithick's Railway revolutionized travel with its steam locomotive chugging along the tracks. And who could forget the thrilling balloon ascent from Seal near Sevenoaks? The skies became a playground for daredevils seeking new heights. Innovation extended beyond transportation too. Kruger & Chamberlain introduced their latest inventions that would shape industries for years to come. Thames Paddle Steamers gracefully glided across the river waters like floating palaces. Traveling further afield brings us to Hernan Cortes receiving twenty Indigenous people as gifts from the cacique of Tabasco—a stark reminder of colonialism's dark legacy. Yet amidst these complex historical narratives emerged triumphs like Stephenson's Rocket—the iconic steam locomotive that set speed records and paved the way for modern railways. Closer to home in Stockton-Darlington Open/Stockton-Darlington lies an event that forever changed British society—the birth of passenger railway services. This marked not only progress but also brought communities closer together than ever before. Venturing eastward takes us to Bulgaria's Central Mountains where Veliko Tarnovo-area boasts Preobrazhenski Monastery—its walls standing tall since 1825—an enduring symbol of faith and tranquility amid nature's beauty. Of course, life wasn't all serious business during this era; London pubs offered respite from daily routines—a place where laughter echoed off wooden beams while pints were shared among friends.