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1856 Collection (#10)

"1856: A Year of Resilience, Innovation, and Brave Souls" In the small town of Modderfontein

Background image1856 Collection: Alexander Wetterling King Karl XIV Johan King Carl XIV Johan

Alexander Wetterling King Karl XIV Johan King Carl XIV Johan
Alexander Wetterling, King Karl XIV Johan, King Carl XIV Johan of Sweden Visiting the Canal Locks at Berg in 1819, Carl XIV Johans visit to Bergs locks in 1819, painting, Charles XIV John of Sweden

Background image1856 Collection: August MalmstrAom King Heimer AslAog painting

August MalmstrAom King Heimer AslAog painting
August Malmstrom, King Heimer and Aslog, painting, 1856, oil on canvas, Height, 119 cm (46.8 inches), Width, 102 cm (40.1 inches), Signerad, A, Malmstrom

Background image1856 Collection: Pawnshop Mount Piety pawnbroker lombard Matthijs Maris

Pawnshop Mount Piety pawnbroker lombard Matthijs Maris
The Pawnshop (Mount of Piety), pawnbroker, lombard, Matthijs Maris (mentioned on object), c. 1856 - c. 1857, paper, pencil, watercolor (paint), brush, h 222 mm × w 355 mm

Background image1856 Collection: Portrait Study Study boys head three-quarters

Portrait Study Study boys head three-quarters
Portrait Study, Portrait Study. Study of a boys head, three-quarters to the left, anonymous historical person portrayed, Matthijs Maris (mentioned on object), Netherlands, 1856, panel

Background image1856 Collection: Painter Pieter Frederik van Os studio Haarlem painter Pieter Frederik van Os

Painter Pieter Frederik van Os studio Haarlem painter Pieter Frederik van Os
Painter Pieter Frederik van Os, The studio of the Haarlem painter Pieter Frederik van Os, the teacher of Mauve. The room later became the Oudheidkamer at the town hall in Haarlem

Background image1856 Collection: Portrait William III King Netherlands Willem III

Portrait William III King Netherlands Willem III
Portrait of William III, King of the Netherlands, Portrait of Willem III (1817-90), King of the Netherlands. Standing full-length in uniform with an ermine coat

Background image1856 Collection: Seated Jewish woman Gaza child two large jugs

Seated Jewish woman Gaza child two large jugs
Seated Jewish woman from Gaza, with her child and two large jugs, Christs entombment (possibly by angels), Paul Delaroche, 1807 - 1856, paper, pencil, ink, brush, h 321 mm × w 205 mm

Background image1856 Collection: Little boy hoop bowling a hope Willem Cornelis van Dijk

Little boy hoop bowling a hope Willem Cornelis van Dijk
Little boy with hoop, (bowling a) hope, Willem Cornelis van Dijk (mentioned on object), Utrecht, 1856, paper, etching, h 96 mm × w 80 mm

Background image1856 Collection: Houtwerf Fukagawa Fukagawa Kiba Title Object

Houtwerf Fukagawa Fukagawa Kiba Title Object
Houtwerf in Fukagawa Fukagawa kiba (title on object) A hundred famous views of Edo (series title) Meisho Edo hyakkei (series title on object)

Background image1856 Collection: Polder landscape landscapes waters waterscapes

Polder landscape landscapes waters waterscapes
Polder landscape, landscapes with waters, waterscapes, seascapes (in the temperate zone) (landscape with figures, staffage), Jan Heppener (mentioned on object), The Hague, 1856, paper, etching

Background image1856 Collection: A woman child prison woman holds front bars guard watches

A woman child prison woman holds front bars guard watches
A woman with a child at a prison, A woman holds a child in front of bars of a prison while a guard watches in the background

Background image1856 Collection: Portrait Hendrik Tollens poet sits chair front

Portrait Hendrik Tollens poet sits chair front
Portrait of Hendrik Tollens, poet. He sits on a chair in front of a curtain and holds writing utensils in his right hand. His right arm rests on an open book

Background image1856 Collection: Portrait Rotterdam poet merchant Hendrik Tollens

Portrait Rotterdam poet merchant Hendrik Tollens
Portrait of the Rotterdam poet and merchant Hendrik Tollens, Hendrik Tollens, Benoit Taurel (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1856, paper, steel engraving, h 298 mm × w 212 mm

Background image1856 Collection: Portrait G Ognibeni Portrait bust oval left art dealer

Portrait G Ognibeni Portrait bust oval left art dealer
Portrait of G. Ognibeni, Portrait bust in an oval to the left of G. Ognibeni, art dealer in Utrecht, Utrecht, G. Ognibeni, Johannes van der Kellen (mentioned on object), 1856 - 1891, paper, etching

Background image1856 Collection: Portrait unknown man person portrayed stands

Portrait unknown man person portrayed stands
Portrait of an unknown man The person portrayed stands in a room with a hand on his hip and leans on an office chair. A map and prints hang on the wall

Background image1856 Collection: Girl dog wooden bridge child playing animals

Girl dog wooden bridge child playing animals
Girl with dog at wooden bridge, child playing with animals, Pierre Louis Dubourcq (mentioned on object), Netherlands, 1856, paper, drypoint, h 225 mm × w 190 mm

Background image1856 Collection: de Neuville peintre Nadar Gaspard Felix Tournachon

de Neuville peintre Nadar Gaspard Felix Tournachon
de Neuville, peintre; Nadar, Gaspard Felix Tournachon (French, 1820 - 1910), Paul Nadar (French, 1856 - 1939); 1878 - 1885; Albumen silver print

Background image1856 Collection: Temple Ramesses III Medinet Habu John Beasly

Temple Ramesses III Medinet Habu John Beasly
The Temple of Ramesses III, Medinet Habu; John Beasly Greene (American, born France, 1832 - 1856); 1855; Salted paper print from a waxed calotype negative; 22.7 x 29.1 cm (8 15, 16 x 11 7, 16 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Sakkira nubienne John Beasly Greene American

Sakkira nubienne John Beasly Greene American
Sakkira nubienne; John Beasly Greene (American, born France, 1832 - 1856); Egypt; 1853 - 1854; Salted paper print from a waxed calotype negative; 23.5 x 30.8 cm (9 1, 4 x 12 1, 8 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: William Ewart Gladstone Mrs Eveleen W. H Myers

William Ewart Gladstone Mrs Eveleen W. H Myers
William Ewart Gladstone; Mrs. Eveleen W.H. Myers (British, 1856 - 1937); London, England; April 25, 1890; Platinum print; 28.4 × 24.3 cm (11 3, 16 × 9 9, 16 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Study Les Races Bovines Adrien Alban Tournachon

Study Les Races Bovines Adrien Alban Tournachon
Study for Les Races Bovines; Adrien Alban Tournachon (French, 1825 - 1903); 1856; Salted paper print; 20.2 x 28.1 cm (7 15, 16 x 11 1, 16 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Plains Balaklava Roger Fenton English 1819 1869

Plains Balaklava Roger Fenton English 1819 1869
Plains of Balaklava; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); Crimea; 1855; published February 29, 1856; Salted paper print; 27.8 × 23.5 cm (10 15, 16 × 9 1, 4 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Men 68th Regiment Winter Dress Roger Fenton English

Men 68th Regiment Winter Dress Roger Fenton English
Men of the 68th Regiment - Winter Dress; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); 1855; published January 1, 1856; Salted paper print; 15.1 × 16.8 cm (5 15, 16 × 6 5, 8 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Heroic Head Roger Fenton English 1819 1869 London

Heroic Head Roger Fenton English 1819 1869 London
Heroic Head; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); London, England; about 1856 - 1862; Albumen silver print

Background image1856 Collection: Major General Garrett Roger Fenton English 1819

Major General Garrett Roger Fenton English 1819
Major General Garrett; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); 1855; published March 25, 1856; Salted paper print; 14.3 × 14 cm (5 5, 8 × 5 1, 2 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Plateau Sebastopol Turkish Tents distance Roger Fenton

Plateau Sebastopol Turkish Tents distance Roger Fenton
Plateau before Sebastopol, Turkish Tents in the distance; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); 1855; published April 5, 1856; Salted paper print; 26 × 36.4 cm (10 1, 4 × 14 5, 16 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Lt Gen Sir Harry Jones K. C. B Roger Fenton English

Lt Gen Sir Harry Jones K. C. B Roger Fenton English
Lt. Gen. Sir Harry Jones, K.C.B; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); London, England; 1856; Salted paper print; 19.5 x 14 cm (7 11, 16 x 5 1, 2 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Suspension Bridge centre R. R track Langenheim Brothers

Suspension Bridge centre R. R track Langenheim Brothers
Suspension Bridge from centre of R.R. track; Langenheim Brothers, Frederick and William Langenheim (American, born Germany, 1841, 1842 - 1874); 1856; Collodion-on-Glass; 6.4 × 6 cm (2 1, 2 × 2 3)

Background image1856 Collection: Temple d Amada John Beasly Greene American born France

Temple d Amada John Beasly Greene American born France
Temple d Amada; John Beasly Greene (American, born France, 1832 - 1856); Amada, Egypt; 1853 - 1854; Salted paper print from a waxed paper negative with ink; 23.3 x 29.8 cm (9 3, 16 x 11 3, 4 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Prince Wales Edward VII John Jabez Edwin Mayall

Prince Wales Edward VII John Jabez Edwin Mayall
The Prince of Wales (Edward VII); John Jabez Edwin Mayall (English, 1813 - 1901); about 1856; Albumen silver print

Background image1856 Collection: Temple de Maharrakah John Beasly Greene American

Temple de Maharrakah John Beasly Greene American
Temple de Maharrakah; John Beasly Greene (American, born France, 1832 - 1856); Maharakkah, Egypt; 1853 - 1854; Salted paper print from a waxed calotype negative; 23 x 29.8 cm (9 1, 16 x 11 3, 4 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Rouen Palais de Justice Auguste-Rosalie Bisson

Rouen Palais de Justice Auguste-Rosalie Bisson
Rouen, Palais de Justice; Auguste-Rosalie Bisson (French, 1826 - 1900); Rouen, France; about 1856 - 1860; Albumen silver print

Background image1856 Collection: Temple Amon Luxor John Beasly Greene American

Temple Amon Luxor John Beasly Greene American
Temple of Amon, Luxor; John Beasly Greene (American, born France, 1832 - 1856); 1853 - 1854; Salted paper print from a waxed calotype negative; 23.5 x 29.2 cm (9 1, 4 x 11 1, 2 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: J Aenaut Paul Nadar French 1856 1939 1904 Gelatin silver

J Aenaut Paul Nadar French 1856 1939 1904 Gelatin silver
J. Aenaut; Paul Nadar (French, 1856 - 1939); 1904; Gelatin silver print; 22.5 x 16.7 cm (8 7, 8 x 6 9, 16 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Camp 4th Dragoon Guards Karyin Roger Fenton English

Camp 4th Dragoon Guards Karyin Roger Fenton English
Camp of the 4th Dragoon Guards near Karyin; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); 1855; published April 5, 1856; Salted paper print; 13.7 × 16.7 cm (5 3, 8 × 6 9, 16 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Thebes Village de Ghezireh John Beasly Greene

Thebes Village de Ghezireh John Beasly Greene
Thebes, Village de Ghezireh; John Beasly Greene (American, born France, 1832 - 1856); Ghezireh, Egypt; 1853 - 1854; Salted paper print from a waxed paper negative; 23.2 x 30.5 cm (9 1, 8 x 12 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Panorama Plateau Sebastopol Day & Son British

Panorama Plateau Sebastopol Day & Son British
Panorama of the Plateau of Sebastopol; Day & Son (British, active 1850s - 1880s), P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. Ltd. London, Based upon photographs by Roger Fenton (English)

Background image1856 Collection: Etudes de dattiers John Beasly Greene American

Etudes de dattiers John Beasly Greene American
Etudes de dattiers; John Beasly Greene (American, born France, 1832 - 1856); Egypt; 1853 - 1854; Salted paper print from a waxed calotype negative; 23 x 30 cm (9 1, 16 x 11 13, 16 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Generals Labousiniere & Beuret Roger Fenton English

Generals Labousiniere & Beuret Roger Fenton English
Generals Labousiniere & Beuret; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); 1855; published February 29, 1856; Salted paper print; 15.9 × 13.5 cm (6 1, 4 × 5 5, 16 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Ibsamboul Speos d Hathor partie gauche de la

Ibsamboul Speos d Hathor partie gauche de la
Ibsamboul. Speos d Hathor, partie gauche de la facade; John Beasly Greene (American, born France, 1832 - 1856); Abu Simbel

Background image1856 Collection: Flood Lyon Louis-Antoine Froissart French 1815

Flood Lyon Louis-Antoine Froissart French 1815
A Flood in Lyon; Louis-Antoine Froissart (French, 1815 - 1860); Lyon, France; 1856; Albumen silver print from a wet collodion glass negative; 22.5 × 33.3 cm (8 7, 8 × 13 1, 8 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Le Havre la plage vers Sainte-Adresse et le Cap

Le Havre la plage vers Sainte-Adresse et le Cap
Le Havre, la plage vers Sainte-Adresse et le Cap de le Heve; Gustave Le Gray (French, 1820 - 1884); Le Havre, France; 1856; Albumen silver print

Background image1856 Collection: Beach Saint-Adresse Gustave Le Gray French 1820

Beach Saint-Adresse Gustave Le Gray French 1820
The Beach at Saint-Adresse; Gustave Le Gray (French, 1820 - 1884); Sainte-Adresse, Haute-Normandie, France; 1856; Albumen silver print

Background image1856 Collection: Nubia Temple Kartassy Nubie Temple de Kardassy

Nubia Temple Kartassy Nubie Temple de Kardassy
Nubia, Temple of Kartassy (Nubie, Temple de Kardassy); John Beasly Greene (American, born France, 1832 - 1856); 1853 - 1854; Salted paper print from a waxed calotype negative; 23.5 x 30.3 cm (9 1)

Background image1856 Collection: Hopi Blanket Maker A. C Vroman American 1856 1916

Hopi Blanket Maker A. C Vroman American 1856 1916
Hopi Blanket Maker; A.C. Vroman (American, 1856 - 1916); 1899 - 1902; Platinum print; 20 x 13.7 cm (7 7, 8 x 5 3, 8 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Gustave Dore Nadar Gaspard Felix Tournachon

Gustave Dore Nadar Gaspard Felix Tournachon
Gustave Dore; Nadar, Gaspard Felix Tournachon (French, 1820 - 1910); Paris, France; 1856 - 1858; Salted paper print; 23.5 × 18.7 cm (9 1, 4 × 7 3, 8 in.)

Background image1856 Collection: Peterborough Cathedral West Front Roger Fenton

Peterborough Cathedral West Front Roger Fenton
Peterborough Cathedral, West Front; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England; about 1856; Albumen silver print

Background image1856 Collection: Group 57th Regiment Roger Fenton English 1819

Group 57th Regiment Roger Fenton English 1819
Group of the 57th Regiment; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); 1855; published April 5, 1856; Salted paper print; 16.4 × 16.7 cm (6 7, 16 × 6 9, 16 in.)




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"1856: A Year of Resilience, Innovation, and Brave Souls" In the small town of Modderfontein, the church bell ringers gathered every Sunday to fill the air with their harmonious melodies. But tragedy struck one fateful day when a fire engulfed their beloved church, leaving only ashes and memories behind. Meanwhile, on distant battlefields, the 17th Lancers near Modderfontein displayed unwavering courage as they fought for their country. Their valiant efforts echoed through history as a testament to bravery in the face of adversity. Not far away, three Coldstream Guards known as the Crimean Braves stood tall amidst chaos and turmoil. With each step forward, they embodied resilience and determination that inspired those around them. In another corner of the world, Keir Hardie captivated audiences with his powerful speeches advocating for workers' rights. His words resonated deeply within hearts yearning for change and justice. While minds were captivated by political discourse, Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking invention - Himmel Erde - illuminated possibilities previously unimaginable. The world was forever transformed by this visionary genius who harnessed electricity like never before. On Indian soil, soldiers armed themselves with an extraordinary weapon - the Pattern 1858 smoothbore musket. Its precision and power became synonymous with strength in battle. Closer to home in Dewsbury's Union Workhouse Infirmary in West Yorkshire, compassion reigned supreme as dedicated caregivers tended to those in need. Their selflessness provided solace during times of hardship. Amidst construction sites across cities worldwide, bricklayers and workmen meticulously crafted structures that would stand strong for generations to come. Their craftsmanship symbolized progress and growth during an era defined by innovation. Captain Charles Upham emerged as a true hero whose indomitable spirit defied all odds on countless occasions. His unwavering commitment to duty exemplified honor and bravery.