1831 Collection (#4)

Garlic, Allium sativum
5855094 Garlic, Allium sativum; (add.info.: Garlic, Allium sativum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel from John Stephenson)

Dill, Anethum graveolens
5855111 Dill, Anethum graveolens; (add.info.: Dill, Anethum graveolens. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G. Reid and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Cyrus McCormick's reaping machine (America, 1831), the first mechanical reaper to be generally adopted
538092 Cyrus McCormick's reaping machine (America, 1831), the first mechanical reaper to be generally adopted. Engraving 1862; (add.info.: Cyrus McCormick's reaping machine (America, 1831)

Polish Prometheus or Allegory of Vanquished Poland, 1831. Creator: Vernet, Horace (1789-1863)
Polish Prometheus or Allegory of Vanquished Poland, 1831. Found in the Collection of the Societe historique et litteraire polonaise, Paris

Ballet of the Nuns in the Opera "Robert Le Diable" by Giacomo Meyerbeer, 1831. Private Collection

La Esmeralda, 1831. Creator: Boulanger, Louis Candide (1806-1867)
La Esmeralda, 1831. Found in the collection of the Maison de Victor Hugo

La Esmeralda, 1831. Creator: Boulanger, Louis Candide (1806-1867)
La Esmeralda, 1831. Found in the collection of the Maison de Victor Hugo

La Esmeralda, 1831. Creator: Boulanger, Louis Candide (1806-1867)
La Esmeralda, 1831. Found in the collection of the Maison de Victor Hugo

Esmeralda and Claude Frollo, 1831. Creator: Boulanger, Louis Candide (1806-1867)
Esmeralda and Claude Frollo, 1831. Found in the collection of the Maison de Victor Hugo

Esmeralda and Claude Frollo, 1831. Creator: Boulanger, Louis Candide (1806-1867)
Esmeralda and Claude Frollo, 1831. Found in the collection of the Maison de Victor Hugo

The battle of Olszynka Grochowska, February 25, 1831, 1831. Creator: Wunder, Georg Benedikt (1786-1858)
The battle of Olszynka Grochowska, February 25, 1831, 1831. Private Collection

The Second battle of Wawer on 31 March 1831, 1831. Creator: Wunder, Georg Benedikt (1786-1858)
The Second battle of Wawer on 31 March 1831, 1831. Private Collection

Dervicherie Damas Felix Bonfils French 1831
Dervicherie - Damas; Felix Bonfils (French, 1831 - 1885); Damascus, Syria; 1872; Albumen silver print

1831 J. Langdon Pocket Map Of New York City Topography
1831, J. Langdon Pocket Map of New York City

1831 Hooker Map Of New York City 1871 Reissue
1831, Hooker Map of New York City, 1871 reissue

1831 Depot De La Marine Nautical Chart Or Map Of Martinique
1831, Depot de la Marine Nautical Chart or Map of Martinique, West Indies

Jeune femme nue, 1831. Creator: Gautier, Theophile (1811-1872)
Jeune femme nue, 1831. Found in the collection of Maison de Balzac

Les Brigands romains (The Roman Bandits), 1831. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Complete Guitar Method by Fernando Sor, published in Paris in 1831

King William IV proroguing Parliament, House of Lords, April 1831, during the Great Reform crisis - My lords and gentlemen, I have come to meet you for the purpose of proroguing this Parliament'

The family of Gaspar Soliveres by Jose Aparicio Inglada
Jose Aparicio Inglada (1773-1838). Spanish painter. The family of Gaspar Soliveres. Oil on canvas, 1831. Detail. Museum of Romanticism. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Antilochus takes news to Achilles - Rafael Tegeo
Rafael Tegeo (1798-1856). Spanish painter. Antilochus takes to Achilles the news of the fight on the body of Patroclus. Oil on canvas, 1831. Detail. Private collection. Date: 2019

Diomedes, assisted by Minerva, wounds Mars by Tegeo
Rafael Tegeo (1798-1856). Spanish painter. Diomedes, assisted by Minerva, wounds Mars, 1831. Museum of Fine Arts. Murcia. Murcia Region. Spain. Date: 2019

Maria Teresa Orsini, Princess Doria, 1822-1831
Valentin Carderera y Solano (1796-1880). Spanish painter. Portrait of Maria Teresa Orsini, Princess Doria, 1822-1831. Museum of Romanticism. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Birthplace of Peter Paul Rubens, Cologne, Germany (though he was actually born in Siegen, Westphalia) Date: 1831

Birthplace of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Geneva, Switzerland Date: 1831

Sydney Morning Herald Offices
An etching of the offices of the Sydney Morning Herald, a daily newspaper founded in 1831 in New South Wales, Australia. Date: circa 1925

Short Skyvan 3-100 G-ASZJ (msn 1831). Date: 1974

Exterior of Olympic Theatre, located junction of Drury Lane, Wych Street, London, specialised in comedies. Date: 1831

INSURRECTION AT LYON
Insurrection at Lyon : Live working or die fighting is the workers battle-cry. Date: November 1831

DEATH OF GENL. KICKI
Polish general Louis Kicki (born 1770) dies on the battlefield of Ostrolenka where the Poles defeat the Russians Date: 1831

Carrying of the second reading of the first reform bill in the House of Commons. Date: 21 March 1831

The Best Friend of Charleston, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho)
2657619 The Best Friend of Charleston, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cyrus McCormick's reaping machine of 1831, exhibited at the Crystal Palace exhibition of 1851
865478 Cyrus McCormick's reaping machine of 1831, exhibited at the Crystal Palace exhibition of 1851. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Georgios Karaiskakis (Greek hero), 1828-1831 (tinted lithograph)
986316 Georgios Karaiskakis (Greek hero), 1828-1831 (tinted lithograph) by German School, (19th century); 57x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgios Karaiskakis (Greek hero)

Sunday Morning, 1831 (watercolour)
651971 Sunday Morning, 1831 (watercolour) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 21x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday Morning. William Henry Hunt (1790-1864). Watercolour

Victorien Sardou (1831) (b / w photo)
5219955 Victorien Sardou (1831) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victorien Sardou (1831)

Frederic III, Empereur D Allemagne (1831-1888) (b / w photo)
5219646 Frederic III, Empereur D Allemagne (1831-1888) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederic III, Empereur D Allemagne (1831-1888)

St Botolphs Priory Church Colchester 1831 (litho)
6012402 St Botolphs Priory Church Colchester 1831 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Botolphs Priory Church Colchester 1831)

Arch of Old London Bridge, 1831 (engraving)
610867 Arch of Old London Bridge, 1831 (engraving) by Cooke, Edward William (1811-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arch of Old London Bridge, 1831)

Apothecaries Hall, Pilgrim Street, Blackfriars (engraving)
606954 Apothecaries Hall, Pilgrim Street, Blackfriars (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apothecaries Hall, Pilgrim Street, Blackfriars)

Entrance to London Zoo
View of the entrance to the zoological gardans 1840. London Zoo is the worlds oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on 27 April 1828

Sunday at the Tuileries, 1831
Woman promenading in Sunday Best in the park. She wears a wide-brim hat, dress with full sleeves, ankle boots and carries a parasol. Sunday at the Tuileries Garden, 1831

A winter stroll in the Luxembourg Gardens, 1830. Woman in large bonnet with plumes, dress with sleeves en beret trimmed with velvet, high lace collar, and fur scarf. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail & A Train of the Second Class for
1198424 A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail & A Train of the Second Class for Outside Passengers, 1831 (colour aquatint, partly hand-coloured) by Shaw

Alexandre Falguiere (1831-1900) (b / w photo)
5220058 Alexandre Falguiere (1831-1900) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandre Falguiere (1831-1900)

Eton College, from Select Views of Windsor Castle and Adjacent Scenery
986115 Eton College, from Select Views of Windsor Castle and Adjacent Scenery, 1831-1835 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); 47x67.5

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"1831: A Year of Revolts, Battles, and Cultural Marvels" In the history of England, 1831 marked a significant year filled with various events that shaped the nation. Reflecting back to centuries past, echoes of rebellion resonated as Wat Tyler led the Peasants' Revolt in 138. Fast forward to this era, another form of fighting emerged in the form of Jem Mace, a renowned boxer who left his mark on the sport. Meanwhile, progress was being made on both land and rail. The Chat Moss railway line opened in 1831, connecting cities and facilitating transportation across England. However, battles were not limited to sports or infrastructure alone; the Battle of Naseby unfolded during this time period as well. Culture thrived amidst these turbulent times. Paganini's enchanting performance at Kings Theatre captivated audiences with his virtuosity on violin strings. Art also played its part with Karl Von Clausewitz leaving an indelible mark through his masterpiece "Head of a Mulatto Woman (Mrs. Eaton), " showcasing society's evolving perspectives. The allure for exoticism continued as an Indian Nautch Girl mesmerized spectators with her graceful dance moves. Meanwhile, Lewes Castle stood tall as a symbol of heritage dating back to 1069 but witnessed yet another eventful year in 1831. Scientific advancements were also taking place globally; James Clerk Maxwell laid foundations for electromagnetic theory that would revolutionize physics later on. And while Italy held ancient wonders like Pompeii within its borders since time immemorial, John Martin's painting "The Fall of Babylon, " created in 1831 by John Martin depicted biblical grandeur intertwined with contemporary anxieties about societal decline. As we delve into historical archives from this remarkable year - 1831 - we uncover tales woven together by rebellions against oppression and cultural marvels that continue to inspire generations today.