1849 Collection (page 8)

Chinese Pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens 1849
Chinese Pavilion in Vauxhall Gardens. Date: 1849

BLUNT / CLOUDS / CIRRUS / PL98
Cirrus clouds and sailing boats out at sea. Date: 1849

ZODIACAL LIGHT (BLUNT)
Zodiacal light beyond Roman ruins. It was believed that this type of light is really a luminous atmosphere of the sun. Date: 1849

BLUNT / ATMOSPHERIC REF
A diagram explaining atmospheric refraction using pictures of ships at sea to illustrate the concept Date: 1849

BLUNT / VENUS CROSSES SUN
The transit of Venus over the Suns disc. Date: 1849

BLUNT / PISCES / PLATE 49
The constellation of Pisces, the fish. Date: 1849

MONOCEROS ETC CONSTELL
The constellation of Monoceros - a unicorn - and Canis Minor - a small dog. Date: 1849

BLUNT / AQUARIUS / PLATE 48
The constellation of Aquarius, a figure of a man carrying a jar of water. Date: 1849

BLUNT / CAPRICORN / 47 / 1849
The constellation of Capricorn, this version has the head, shoulders and fore- legs of a goat and the hind body and tail of a fish. Date: 1849

BLUNT / SAGITTARIUS / PL 46
The constellation of Sagittarius, half man and half horse with a bow and arrow. Date: 1849

BLUNT / SCORPIO / 45 / 1849
The constellation of Scorpio, the scorpion. Date: 1849

BLUNT / LIBRA / 44 / 1849
The constellation of Libra, the scales. Date: 1849

BLUNT / VIRGO / 43 / 1849
The constellation of Virgo. Date: 1849

BLUNT / LEO / PLATE 42
The constellation of Leo, the lion. Date: 1849

BLUNT / URSA MAJOR / PL 24
Ursa Major : the constellation is composed, at first sight, of seven conspicuous stars, four of which are in a rectangular figure and form Date: 1849

BLUNT / SUNS DISC / PLATE 7
The Suns disc. Date: 1849

Austrians besiege Venice, 1849
Austrian troops besiege Venice during the Risorgimento Date: July 1849

WOMENS RIGHTS / SATIRE
Women sit in judgement on a breach-of-promise case Date: 1849

Polluted London Water
THE CITY NARCISSUS Punch accuses Londons officials of being too self-satisfied to realise the danger to the the citys health from the polluted water of the Thames Date: 1849

Saturday market - Cruikshank
Saturday marketing - buying meat and vegetables Date: circa 1849

BLUNT / N. EUROPE AURORA
The aurora seen in Northern Europe Date: 1849

GOLD PROSPECTORS
Gold prospectors in California Date: 1849

MISTRESS AND SERVANTS
The mistress of the house is dismayed by the aggravations, tribulations, vexations and irritations caused by her servants... Date: 1849

STREET DOOR LEFT OPEN
Do you know as your street- door is open ? - a policeman on night duty notices servants carelessness Date: 1849

LET EM RING AGAIN
In the servants hall - Oh ah ! Let em ring again ! Date: 1849

NOT IRISH
Are you not Irish ? Och, no, Maam, Im Cornwall sure ! Date: 1849

OUT FOR AN AIRING
Out for an airing the nursemaid takes baby for an airing in the park - but her attention is distracted... Date: 1849

THE CAT DID IT
The cat did it ! The cats are to blame for every breakage... Date: 1849

ITS MY COUSIN MAM
Its my cousin, Maam ! the cook explains the presence of a handsome young soldier in the kitchen Date: 1849

SENTIMENTAL NOVEL READER
The Sentimental Novel Reader a kitchenmaid more devoted to literature than to doing the dishes... Date: 1849

OYSTER OPENER / ART JL1849
An oyster opener and instructions for use Date: 1849

PANTOMIME / CRUIKSHANK
Gemini - odd fellows Date: circa 1849

FORT GEORGE SITE
HUDSONS BAY COMPANY Establishment at Fort George (also known as Astoria) on the Columbia River, Canada Date: 1849

Cultivation in the West Indies 1849
Interior of a sugar boiling house, Jamaica, West Indies. Date: 1849

Roman carnival at night
A Roman carnival taking place in the streets at night. Date: 1849

Summer - The Strawberry Girl 1849
Women selling foliage of pomp flowers. Date: 1849

Portrait of Louis-Auguste Blanqui (1805-1881), 1849. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Portrait of Eugenia Kochubey as child, 1849. Creator: Hampeln, Carl, von (1794-after 1880)
Portrait of Eugenia Kochubey as child, 1849. Found in the Collection of State V. Tropinin-Museum, Moscow

Sappho, 1849. Creator: Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-1856)
Sappho, 1849. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Moroccan dancers. The Handkerchief Dance, 1849. Creator: Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-1856)
Moroccan dancers. The Handkerchief Dance, 1849. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Harrods centenary celebrations - Tiny Grocery Shop
As part of Harrods centenary celebrations, this replica of the shop as it was in 1849 was constructed. The world-famous Brompton, Knightsbridge department store began life in Cable Street

Kamei Rokuro Shigekiyo fighting a black bear in the snow, watched by Yoshitsune and his retainers, 1849. Private Collection

Asaina Saburo Yoshihide Wrestling Two Crocodiles at Kotsubo beach, 1849. Creator: Kuniyoshi
Asaina Saburo Yoshihide Wrestling Two Crocodiles at Kotsubo beach. Kamakura, Shogun Minamoto no Yoriie watching from a rock, 1849. Private Collection

The Compromise of Nobles on 5 April 1566, 1849. Creator: De Biefve, Edouard (1808-1882)
The Compromise of Nobles on 5 April 1566, 1849. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Bouquet de fleurs, 1849. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Raphael Painting The Madonna of The Chair, 1849. Found in the Collection of Galleria Civica d Arte Moderna, Torino

Portrait of Franz Joseph I of Austria, 1849. Private Collection

The Battle of Segesvar on 31 July 1849, Mid of the 19th cen.. Found in the collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"1849: A Year of Artistic and Intellectual Brilliance" In the year 1849, the world witnessed a remarkable convergence of artistic and intellectual brilliance. Frederic Chopin, renowned Polish composer and pianist, mesmerized audiences with his exquisite Etudes and Preludes. His music transcended boundaries, captivating hearts across continents. Meanwhile, Edgar Allan Poe's haunting tales continued to captivate readers' imaginations. Cole's vivid illustrations brought Poe's macabre stories to life, leaving an indelible mark on literature. Amidst this creative fervor, The Enterprise and Investigator found themselves trapped in icy waters during their daring exploration. Barro's depiction immortalized this treacherous journey as a testament to human resilience in the face of adversity. Karl Marx immersed himself in his study during this transformative year. His groundbreaking ideas would reshape political thought for generations to come. John William Waterhouse masterfully captured moments in time through his brushstrokes. On April 6th, 1849, he painted a scene that evoked nostalgia and longing - a reflection of the era's sentimentality. Across the Atlantic Ocean at Princes Park in Liverpool, August saw an extravagant fancy fair that delighted attendees with its grandeur and opulence. It was a celebration of artistry and craftsmanship that showcased society's growing fascination with beauty. Even Harrods made its mark in history by opening its doors for business in 1953 – becoming synonymous with luxury shopping experiences worldwide. Nature too had its own story to tell; Audubon documented the Eastern meadow vole or meadow mouse through meticulous observation – shedding light on the intricate wonders of wildlife flourishing amidst changing landscapes. Lastly but not leastly Charles Green took flight into uncharted skies during a balloon event held at Stowmarket.