1831 Collection (#5)

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

A Proposed Scheme for a New Street, Newcastle, 1831 (oil on canvas)
1772145 A Proposed Scheme for a New Street, Newcastle, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 60.9x103.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Proposed Scheme for a New Street)

High Street with the Church of St Nicholas Colchester, from a drawing by W Bartlett 1831 (litho)
6012411 High Street with the Church of St Nicholas Colchester, from a drawing by W Bartlett 1831 (litho) by English School

Old Court, Kings College, 1831 (engraving)
5988618 Old Court, Kings College, 1831 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Court, Kings College, 1831)

Cartoon, The Handwriting on the Wall. King William IV wonders if the Reform Bill has anything to do with him. The Reform Act, extending the franchise by just over 50 per cent

Chinese pagodah between Canton and Whampoa (engraving)
819145 Chinese pagodah between Canton and Whampoa (engraving) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese pagodah, between Canton and Whampoa)

The King proroguing Parliament, in the House of Lords, April 1831 (engraving)
602742 The King proroguing Parliament, in the House of Lords, April 1831 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King proroguing Parliament)

Bristol during the riots 1831 (engraving)
666133 Bristol during the riots 1831 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bristol during the riots 1831)

Sunday at the Tuileries, 1831 (colour litho)
2794414 Sunday at the Tuileries, 1831 (colour litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday at the Tuileries, 1831)

Comic design, Disturbed by the Night Mare. 1831

Members of the National Rifle Club at Chelsea Stadium, London. 1831

Holborn Bridge, London (engraving)
606363 Holborn Bridge, London (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holborn Bridge, London; published 1831); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Invitation to the opening of New London Bridge (engraving)
610850 Invitation to the opening of New London Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Painted Salon in the Palace of Schonbrunn Called Marians Drawing Room, Schonbrunn
652010 Painted Salon in the Palace of Schonbrunn Called Marians Drawing Room, Schonbrunn, 1831 (pencil and watercolour) by Nachtmann

Gaston-Alexandre-August de Galliffet (1831) (b / w photo)
5219805 Gaston-Alexandre-August de Galliffet (1831) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaston-Alexandre-August de Galliffet (1831)

Woman promenading in Sunday Best in the park. She wears a wide-brim hat, dress with full sleeves
5913061 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

Ground plan and outline of amusements at The Stadium, Chelsea (engraving)
584618 Ground plan and outline of amusements at The Stadium, Chelsea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Buceros Cavatus (Concave Hornbill), 1831-1832 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985894 Buceros Cavatus (Concave Hornbill), 1831-1832 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81); 55x36.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Buceros Cavatus (Concave Hornbill)

Oval miniature portrait of Oliver Goldsmith, framed with gilt trefoils set with three
985871 Oval miniature portrait of Oliver Goldsmith, framed with gilt trefoils set with three pearls, 1831 (brown levant morocco leather, gilding, paint, pearls) by Italian School

La Mode, Paris, 1831 (colour litho)
960610 La Mode, Paris, 1831 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Mode, Paris, 1831)

Olivier de Penne (1831-1897) (b / w photo)
5220040 Olivier de Penne (1831-1897) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olivier de Penne (1831-1897)

Arthur Ranc (1831) (b / w photo)
5219767 Arthur Ranc (1831) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur Ranc (1831)

Francois Dumaine (1831-1893) (b / w photo)
5220086 Francois Dumaine (1831-1893) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Dumaine (1831-1893)

Henri Meilhac (1831-1897) (b / w photo)
5219934 Henri Meilhac (1831-1897) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Meilhac (1831-1897)

Felix Guyon (1831) (b / w photo)
5219862 Felix Guyon (1831) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Felix Guyon (1831)

The Corn Market Colchester Essex, from a drawing by W Bartlett 1831 (litho)
6012406 The Corn Market Colchester Essex, from a drawing by W Bartlett 1831 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corn Market Colchester Essex)

Gateway of St John Abbey, Colchester 1831 (litho)
6012400 Gateway of St John Abbey, Colchester 1831 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gateway of St John Abbey, Colchester 1831)

A hand coloured lithograph of a dissected head in profile showing the brain
1764837 A hand coloured lithograph of a dissected head in profile showing the brain, from Traite Complet de l Anatomie de l Homme, Comprenant la Medicine Operatoire

Doing a Jew (engraving)
2786966 Doing a Jew (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doing a Jew)

Portrait of Simon Bolivar, 1831 (oil on canvas)
988165 Portrait of Simon Bolivar, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Yanez, Jose Anselmo (fl.1820-60) (attr.to); 74.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Simon Bolivar; Retrato de Simon Bolivar)

Chicago in 1831 (engraving)
3627734 Chicago in 1831 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicago in 1831. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

S M Frederic III, Empereur d Allemagne, ne en 1831 (engraving)
3623918s M Frederic III, Empereur d Allemagne, ne en 1831 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s M Frederic III, Empereur d Allemagne, ne en 1831)

Regents Park, London, in 1831 (coloured engraving)
3103665 Regents Park, London, in 1831 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regents Park, London, in 1831)

HMS "Calcutta"(chromolitho)
2790861 HMS " Calcutta" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Calcutta." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Royal Procession on the opening of London Bridge, 1831 (engraving)
610880 Royal Procession on the opening of London Bridge, 1831 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Procession on the opening of London Bridge)

Sketch of Old London Bridge during its demolition in 1831, 1832 (engraving)
610863 Sketch of Old London Bridge during its demolition in 1831, 1832 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Residence of President Monroe in New York until his death in 1831 (colour litho)
6006985 Residence of President Monroe in New York until his death in 1831 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Artillerie Montee, 1831; Cuirassier, 1832 (colour litho)
6007214 Artillerie Montee, 1831; Cuirassier, 1832 (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artillerie Montee, 1831; Cuirassier, 1832)

Edouard-Fernand Jamont (1831) (b / w photo)
5219809 Edouard-Fernand Jamont (1831) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edouard-Fernand Jamont (1831)

Louisa, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (engraving)
1037065 Louisa, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louisa, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld)

The New House of Commons (engraving)
1061888 The New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New House of Commons, Portraits of Members who have never before sat in Parliament)

Illustrated News, a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Pictorial Journalism (engraving)
1099665 Illustrated News, a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Pictorial Journalism (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated News)

Amanita Muscaria, c. 1831-46 (lithograph)
986470 Amanita Muscaria, c.1831-46 (lithograph) by Calve, J. G. (fl.1810-46); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amanita Muscaria)

By morning on 29 July 1830, 1831. Creator: Carpentier, Paul Claude-Michel (1787-1877)
By morning on 29 July 1830, 1831. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

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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.