1845 Collection (#4)

Queen Kaonoe or Kaou-Onoe of Hawaii
6339139 Queen Kaonoe or Kaou-Onoe of Hawaii by Doms (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Queen Kaonoe or Kaou-Onoe of Hawaii. She is shown barebreasted with a headdress)

Keokuk, Chief of the Sac and Fox (Meskwaki) people and his son
6339112 Keokuk, Chief of the Sac and Fox (Meskwaki) people and his son by Pannemaker (19th century); (add.info.: Keokuk, Chief of the Sac and Fox (Meskwaki) people and his son

Man of Puebla, Mexico
6339106 Man of Puebla, Mexico by Phlipkin (19th century); (add.info.: Man of Puebla, Mexico. In wide-brimmed hat, long woven poncho, leather chaps and trousers. Homme de Puebla)

Khoikhoi man in animal skin cape, beaded loincloth, with bow and arrow
6339080 Khoikhoi man in animal skin cape, beaded loincloth, with bow and arrow by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Khoikhoi man in animal skin cape, beaded loincloth, with bow and arrow)

Native of the island of Vatulele, Fiji, Melanesia
6338588 Native of the island of Vatulele, Fiji, Melanesia by AC (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Native of the island of Vatulele, Fiji, Melanesia)

Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa)
6338574 Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa) by Pannemaker & Lisbet (19th century); (add.info.: Tattooed warrior of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (Nukahiwa)

Young girl of Sokna, Fezzan, Kingdom of Tripoli (Libya)
6339059 Young girl of Sokna, Fezzan, Kingdom of Tripoli (Libya) by T.S. & Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Young girl of Sokna, Fezzan, Kingdom of Tripoli (Libya)

Inuit woman with facial tattoos, Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada, 1845 (engraving)
6339122 Inuit woman with facial tattoos, Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada, 1845 (engraving by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Inuit woman with facial tattoos, Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada)

Nomadic Puri family relaxing in a hut made of leaves and branches, man lying in hammock, woman roasting meat on a fire
6339049 Nomadic Puri family relaxing in a hut made of leaves and branches, man lying in hammock, woman roasting meat on a fire by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Papuan man of Dory Harbour, West Papua
6338582 Papuan man of Dory Harbour, West Papua by AC (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Papuan man of Dory Harbour, West Papua)

Low-class Quechua woman and man of Chuquisaca, Bolivia, South America
6339092 Low-class Quechua woman and man of Chuquisaca, Bolivia, South America by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Low-class Quechua woman and man of Chuquisaca, Bolivia, South America)

Aborigine man named Djacamel of Jervis Bay, and aboriginal women of Kangaroo Island, Australia
6338587 Aborigine man named Djacamel of Jervis Bay, and aboriginal women of Kangaroo Island, Australia by Doms (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Aborigine man named Djacamel of Jervis Bay)

Melanesian man of Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
6338585 Melanesian man of Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean by AC (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Melanesian man of Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean)

Maori warrior of Souraki (Hauraki Gulf), North Island, New Zealand
6338579 Maori warrior of Souraki (Hauraki Gulf), North Island, New Zealand by Pannemaker (19th century); (add.info.: Maori warrior of Souraki (Hauraki Gulf), North Island, New Zealand

Javanese man in court dress
6339127 Javanese man in court dress by A.C. & Lisbet (19th century); (add.info.: Javanese man in court dress. He wears a kuluk (cap), batik chelana (pantaloons), dodot (sarong cloth)

Native (Inupiat) man of Sarichef Island, Alaska
6339124 Native (Inupiat) man of Sarichef Island, Alaska by Vangauberghe, A. (19th century); (add.info.: Native (Inupiat) man of Sarichef Island, Alaska

Native of the region of Heroica Veracruz, Mexico
6339110 Native of the region of Heroica Veracruz, Mexico by MG & Lisbet (19th century); (add.info.: Native of the region of Heroica Veracruz, Mexico)

San warrior from South Africa
6339081 San warrior from South Africa by T.S. & Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: San warrior from South Africa. He wears an animal skin cape, an ostrich feather in his hair)

Young Khoikhoi woman in fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets, necklaces, bracelets, earrings
6339078 Young Khoikhoi woman in fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets, necklaces, bracelets, earrings by Lisbet, L. (19th century); (add.info.: Young Khoikhoi woman in fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets)

Young Jewish woman of Algiers, Algeria
6339067 Young Jewish woman of Algiers, Algeria by T.S. & Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Young Jewish woman of Algiers, Algeria)

Noble woman of Java, Indonesia
6339128 Noble woman of Java, Indonesia by Lisbet, L. (19th century); (add.info.: Noble woman of Java, Indonesia. She wears a dodot and sarong (skirt) in batik, sabuk (waistband), kemban (corset)

A Javan man in war dress
6339126 A Javan man in war dress by Vangauberghe, A. (19th century); (add.info.: A Javan man in war dress. Man in chelana (pantaloons), sikapan (jacket), kotan and sangsang (vests), ang ger (belt)

Nomadic Bedouin or Bedu man of Kordofan (Sudan) in hooded burnous, carrying a musket and square case
6339055 Nomadic Bedouin or Bedu man of Kordofan (Sudan) in hooded burnous, carrying a musket and square case by H.H. (19th century); (add.info)

Melanesian chief and man of Vanou, Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
6338586 Melanesian chief and man of Vanou, Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean by AC (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Melanesian chief and man of Vanou, Vanikoro, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean)

Native of the Carteret Bay, Nui Allan, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
6338583 Native of the Carteret Bay, Nui Allan, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea by Doms (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Native of the Carteret Bay, Nui Allan, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea)

Tahitian girl of Pitcairn Island, South Pacific Ocean
6338576 Tahitian girl of Pitcairn Island, South Pacific Ocean by Doms (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Tahitian girl of Pitcairn Island, South Pacific Ocean)

Warrior of Sawu island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
6339132 Warrior of Sawu island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia by Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Warrior of Sawu island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia)

Mayan woman and man of Guatemala
6339100 Mayan woman and man of Guatemala by T.S. & Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Mayan woman and man of Guatemala. She wears an embroidered tunic, skirt, necklace and earrings, sandals)

Portraits of Botocudo men of Brazil with their distinctive wooden plugs in the lip and ear
6339095 Portraits of Botocudo men of Brazil with their distinctive wooden plugs in the lip and ear by Markaert, L (19th century); (add.info)

Matses or Matis warrior of Brazil, with facial tattoos, labrets, and piercings with macaw feathers and snail shells
6339094 Matses or Matis warrior of Brazil, with facial tattoos, labrets, and piercings with macaw feathers and snail shells by Hendrickx

Moorish merchant with tobacco pipe, Algeria
6339062 Moorish merchant with tobacco pipe, Algeria by Doms (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Moorish merchant with tobacco pipe, Algeria)

Native of Pulau Yos Sudarso, Muli Strait, New Guinea
6338589 Native of Pulau Yos Sudarso, Muli Strait, New Guinea by Pannemaker (19th century); (add.info.: Native of Pulau Yos Sudarso, Muli Strait, New Guinea)

Herald of Amarasi, Kupang, Timor, West Timor, Indonesia
6339135 Herald of Amarasi, Kupang, Timor, West Timor, Indonesia by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Herald of Amarasi, Kupang, Timor, West Timor, Indonesia)

Warrior of Solor Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
6339131 Warrior of Solor Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Warrior of Solor Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia)

Inuit man of the Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada
6339120 Inuit man of the Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Inuit man of the Mackenzie River, Yukon, Canada)

Mato-tope or Four Bears, Chief of the Mandan people
6339115 Mato-tope or Four Bears, Chief of the Mandan people by Bodmer, Karl (1809-93) (after); (add.info.: Mato-tope or Four Bears, Chief of the Mandan people)

Woman of the city of Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
6339108 Woman of the city of Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Woman of the city of Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. She wears a check shawl over embroidered skirts)

Woman of the city of Puebla, Mexico
6339103 Woman of the city of Puebla, Mexico by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Woman of the city of Puebla, Mexico. She wears a long shawl, white chemise, long skirt over petticoats)

King of the Hausa people
6339073 King of the Hausa people by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: King of the Hausa people. Nigeria. He wears a red bonnet and turban, tunic of broad green and red stripes)

Egyptian cavalry
6339052 Egyptian cavalry by Belgian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Egyptian cavalry. Three mounted soldiers in different uniforms)

Native man of Tikei Island, Tuamotu group, French Polynesia
6338575 Native man of Tikei Island, Tuamotu group, French Polynesia by Choris, Ludwig (Louis) (1795-1828) (after); (add.info.: Native man of Tikei Island, Tuamotu group, French Polynesia)

Opposite the first Cafe de Paris, Boulevard des Italiens in 1845, 1898 (litho)
5913074 Opposite the first Cafe de Paris, Boulevard des Italiens in 1845, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Opposite the first Cafe de Paris, Boulevard des Italiens, 1845)

Portrait of the Young Nasr al-Din Shah, c. 1845-6 (gouache on paper)
1196964 Portrait of the Young Nasr al-Din Shah, c.1845-6 (gouache on paper) by Ghaffari, Abu l Hassan (1814-66); 34.2x21 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ghaffari)

Marcoussis - Cows Grazing, 1845-50 (oil on canvas)
987346 Marcoussis - Cows Grazing, 1845-50 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 41.3x75.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Staffordshire Portrait Group of the Death of Nelson, (ceramic)
986130 A Staffordshire Portrait Group of the Death of Nelson, (ceramic) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Staffordshire Portrait Group of the Death of Nelson. Made circa 1845)

Black American Wolf, Male, 1845 (colour lithograph)
985862 Black American Wolf, Male, 1845 (colour lithograph) by Audubon, John Woodhouse (1812-62) (after); 68.7x54.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Black American Wolf, Male; Canis Lupus)

Virginian Opossum, 1845 (coloured lithograph)
985805 Virginian Opossum, 1845 (coloured lithograph) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 54.7x69.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Petrogale Xanthopus (yellow-footed rock-wallaby), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991244 Petrogale Xanthopus (yellow-footed rock-wallaby), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 56.3x38.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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In the year 1845, two mighty ships set sail into the unknown. The HMS Erebus and HMS Terror embarked on what would become Captain Francis Crozier's final journey. As they ventured through treacherous waters in search of the elusive Northwest Passage, little did they know that their fate was sealed. Onboard these vessels, brave souls sang Auld Lang Syne, bidding farewell to loved ones and embracing the uncertainty that lay ahead. Queen Victoria herself had high hopes for this expedition, as she eagerly awaited news of their triumphant return. Inspired by Isambard Kingdom Brunel's plan for the SS Great Britain, Franklin's crew aimed to conquer uncharted territories with sheer determination. However, nature had other plans in store for them. The Enterprise and Investigator soon found themselves trapped amidst icy barriers near Barrow. Meanwhile, back in Exminster Asylum in Devon, minds were plagued with worry over the safety of those aboard these ill-fated ships. The Block/Felix on Bat depicted scenes of despair and isolation within its haunting walls. Captain Sir John Franklin led his men fearlessly but tragically succumbed to his icy surroundings in 1847. His legacy lives on as a symbol of resilience and exploration despite overwhelming odds. The Lancaster Castle stands tall in Lancashire as a reminder of this historic chapter; it witnessed both hope and heartbreak during Franklin's quest for glory. Though their mission may have ended in tragedy, let us remember those who dared to venture into uncharted waters - forever etched into history as pioneers seeking passage where none had gone before.