1871 Collection (#11)

Bringing in vegetables from the suburbs, October 1870 (engraving)
958988 Bringing in vegetables from the suburbs, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bringing in vegetables from the suburbs, October 1870)

Street fighting at Chateaudun, October 1870 (engraving)
958983 Street fighting at Chateaudun, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street fighting at Chateaudun, October 1870)

Prussian Artilleryman, October 1870 (engraving)
958981 Prussian Artilleryman, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian Artilleryman, October 1870)

Garibaldians at Dijon, October 1870 (engraving)
958975 Garibaldians at Dijon, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garibaldians at Dijon, October 1870)

General Von Fabrice, October 1870 (engraving)
958973 General Von Fabrice, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Von Fabrice, October 1870)

Making charcoal for gunpowder, October 1870 (engraving)
958971 Making charcoal for gunpowder, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making charcoal for gunpowder, October 1870)

The Crown Prince of Prussia going the rounds, November 1870 (engraving)
958968 The Crown Prince of Prussia going the rounds, November 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crown Prince of Prussia going the rounds)

M Gambetta starting for tours, November 1870 (engraving)
958958 M Gambetta starting for tours, November 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Gambetta starting for tours, November 1870)

Von Moltke before Paris, November 1870 (engraving)
958952 Von Moltke before Paris, November 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Von Moltke before Paris, November 1870)

In the hospital, November 1870 (engraving)
958946 In the hospital, November 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the hospital, November 1870)

In the Battle of Dreux, November 1870 (engraving)
958945 In the Battle of Dreux, November 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Battle of Dreux, November 1870)

Grand Morceau Militaire by John Pridham
Promotional music sheet for Grand Morceau Militaire of 1871 by John Pridham. The German army is shown riding up the Champs Elysees after France proclaimed a Government of National Defense after

Return from labour 1871
Family returning from a day in the fields. 1871

Outcast woman outside a house 1871
Outcast woman outside a house. Date: 1871

Battle of the Lisaine, Franco-Prussian War, 15-17 January 1871 (colour litho)
969283 Battle of the Lisaine, Franco-Prussian War, 15-17 January 1871 (colour litho) by Koch, Georg (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Lisaine, Franco-Prussian War)

Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia (engraving)
969273 Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia (1828-1885)

Battle of Spicheren, Franco-Prussian War, 6 August 1870 (colour litho)
969277 Battle of Spicheren, Franco-Prussian War, 6 August 1870 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Spicheren, Franco-Prussian War)

The Crystal Palace aquarium 1871
Visitors at the Crystal Palace aquarium at Sydenham, 1871 1871

The Prince of Waless Illness in 1871, the Queen at Wolverton Station on her Way to Sandringham (litho)
1593233 The Prince of Waless Illness in 1871, the Queen at Wolverton Station on her Way to Sandringham (litho) by Robinson

Convicted Communard Prisoners - Fort d Enet
Incarcerated in the Fort d Enet, in the harbour of the Ile d Aix, convicted Communards gaze out and contemplate the chances of escape...are incarcerated. 1871

Pressing house at Chateau D estournel 1871
Vintage of medoc: cuvier or pressing-house at Chateau D estournel. 1871

Vintage in Medoc: Vineyards of Chateau Lafitte 1871
Vineyards of Chateau Lafitte. 1871

Paris, May, 1871 (engraving)
1105076 Paris, May, 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris, May, 1871. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

At Camden Place, Chiselhurst, 1871 (engraving)
1104998 At Camden Place, Chiselhurst, 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Camden Place, Chiselhurst, 1871)

Cavalry Soldier Horseback Canon
Cover illustration: The battle of Dorking : reminiscences of a volunteer bySir George Tomkyns Chesney, 1830-1895.Rare Book: Blackwood, 1871. Date: 1871

Napoleon, 1871 (engraving)
1052564 Napoleon, 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon, 1871. Illustration for The Graphic)

Bank Holiday leisure on Hampstead Heath, north west London - a lady rides a donkey nervously through the crowd of people. Date: 1871

Holidaymakers making merry on Hampstead Heath, north west London. Date: 1871

The Jubilee of the Penny Postage (engraving)
1047011 The Jubilee of the Penny Postage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jubilee of the Penny Postage)

Going to the food distribution, March 1871 (engraving)
958844 Going to the food distribution, March 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to the food distribution, March 1871)

Proclamation of the Commune, March 1871 (engraving)
958839 Proclamation of the Commune, March 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proclamation of the Commune, March 1871)

The Line of Demarcation, March 1871 (engraving)
958837 The Line of Demarcation, March 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Line of Demarcation, March 1871)

A barricade abandoned, April 1871 (engraving)
958831 A barricade abandoned, April 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A barricade abandoned, April 1871)

The explosion in the Avenue Rapp, April 1871 (engraving)
958827 The explosion in the Avenue Rapp, April 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The explosion in the Avenue Rapp, April 1871)

Fishing for weapons in the Seine, April 1871 (engraving)
958826 Fishing for weapons in the Seine, April 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing for weapons in the Seine, April 1871)

Deserting a barricade, April 1871 (engraving)
958824 Deserting a barricade, April 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deserting a barricade, April 1871)

Fall of the Vendome Column, April 1871 (engraving)
958821 Fall of the Vendome Column, April 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fall of the Vendome Column, April 1871)

Destruction of the arms of the Insurgents, April 1871 (engraving)
958820 Destruction of the arms of the Insurgents, April 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of the arms of the Insurgents, April 1871)

Reception of the Conquerors at Berlin, April 1871 (engraving)
958818 Reception of the Conquerors at Berlin, April 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of the Conquerors at Berlin, April 1871)

General Lebrun, May 1871 (engraving)
958810 General Lebrun, May 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Lebrun, May 1871)

Ruins of the Palais Royal, May 1871 (engraving)
958809 Ruins of the Palais Royal, May 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Palais Royal, May 1871)

The Court of Cassation at the Palais Royal, May 1871 (engraving)
958801 The Court of Cassation at the Palais Royal, May 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Court of Cassation at the Palais Royal, May 1871)

Lying in state of the Archbishop of Paris, 1871 (engraving)
958795 Lying in state of the Archbishop of Paris, 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lying in state of the Archbishop of Paris, 1871)

Ducatel (coloured engraving)
959812 Ducatel (coloured engraving) by Bertall, Charles Albert d Arnoux (1820-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ducatel)

Marin Petroleur (coloured engraving)
959807 Marin Petroleur (coloured engraving) by Bertall, Charles Albert d Arnoux (1820-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marin Petroleur)

Commandant and Ingenieur des Barricades, Le citoyen Gaillard pere (coloured engraving)
959795 Commandant and Ingenieur des Barricades, Le citoyen Gaillard pere (coloured engraving) by Bertall, Charles Albert d Arnoux (1820-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Retour du Bastion (coloured engraving)
959786 Retour du Bastion (coloured engraving) by Bertall, Charles Albert d Arnoux (1820-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Retour du Bastion)

General Commandant, Le citoyen La Cecilia (coloured engraving)
959784 General Commandant, Le citoyen La Cecilia (coloured engraving) by Bertall, Charles Albert d Arnoux (1820-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Commandant, Le citoyen La Cecilia)

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In the year 1871, amidst a world of change and creativity, Proust, at the tender age of about 31, embarked on his literary journey that would captivate readers for generations to come. Meanwhile, in Wells Cathedral, its ancient stones bore witness to the passing of time as they stood tall against the backdrop of this eventful year. On a map of Europe in 1871, Germany emerged as a united nation after years of political upheaval. As coal miners toiled away in Durham Pit Pony, their labor fueled industrial progress and propelled society forward. Artistic expression flourished as Pissarro captured Lordship Lane Station on canvas with meticulous detail. Across the English Channel, Edward Lear's whimsical drawing from his book Nonsense Songs transported readers into an enchanting world filled with silver-spangled Hamburgh cocks and hens. Children reveled in joyous moments swinging on ringing bells while adults eagerly anticipated thrilling races at Cartmel Races. Yet not all was merriment; Parkside Asylum loomed over Macclesfield as a reminder of society's struggle to care for those afflicted by mental illness. Amidst these diverse scenes came Thomas Nast's powerful cartoon depicting Tweed Ring—a scathing indictment that exposed corruption within Tammany Tiger Loose. And finally, St Pancras Station stood proudly in London—its grandeur symbolizing progress and connectivity during this transformative era. The year 1871 encapsulated both triumphs and challenges across various realms—literature thrived through Proust's emergence while art flourished under Pissarro's brush strokes. It marked significant milestones like Germany's unification but also shed light on societal issues such as mental health care reform and political corruption. As we reflect upon this pivotal year from our vantage point today, let us appreciate how each thread woven into history shapes our present reality—an intricate tapestry where culture intertwines with progress, and the echoes continue to resonate.