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1873 Collection (#10)

"1873: A Year of Celestial Mechanics, Artistic Masterpieces, and Sporting Rivalries" In the realm of celestial mechanics

Background image1873 Collection: Bethleham, 1873 (oil on canvas)

Bethleham, 1873 (oil on canvas)
658698 Bethleham, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); 23.5x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bethleham. Edward Lear (1812-1888). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1873

Background image1873 Collection: Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)

Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving)
728188 Page from The Architect s, Surveyors and Engineers Compendium 1892 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Architect s)

Background image1873 Collection: Ground Plan of the Vienna Universal Exhibition, 1873 (engraving)

Ground Plan of the Vienna Universal Exhibition, 1873 (engraving)
1620880 Ground Plan of the Vienna Universal Exhibition, 1873 (engraving) by Dower, John (fl.c.1845-55); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground Plan of the Vienna Universal Exhibition, 1873)

Background image1873 Collection: Calligraphic and illuminated manuscript, c. 1871-1873 (inks and paint on paper)

Calligraphic and illuminated manuscript, c. 1871-1873 (inks and paint on paper)
1195400 Calligraphic and illuminated manuscript, c.1871-1873 (inks and paint on paper) by Morris, William (1834-96); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background image1873 Collection: Palace of the Vienna Universal Exhibition for 1873 (engraving)

Palace of the Vienna Universal Exhibition for 1873 (engraving)
1588986 Palace of the Vienna Universal Exhibition for 1873 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palace of the Vienna Universal Exhibition for 1873)

Background image1873 Collection: Arab Children playing Cards, 1873 (oil on panel)

Arab Children playing Cards, 1873 (oil on panel)
823558 Arab Children playing Cards, 1873 (oil on panel) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 16.2x22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arab Children playing Cards)

Background image1873 Collection: The Seine at Bougival, 1873 (oil on canvas)

The Seine at Bougival, 1873 (oil on canvas)
987384 The Seine at Bougival, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); 54x73.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seine at Bougival; La Seine a Bougival. Alfred Sisley (1839-1899)

Background image1873 Collection: A Young Lady Fishing, 1873 (oil on canvas)

A Young Lady Fishing, 1873 (oil on canvas)
989687 A Young Lady Fishing, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Egley, William Maw (1826-1916); 67.4x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Lady Fishing. William Maw Egley (1826-1916). Oil on canvas

Background image1873 Collection: Spring Flowers; Fleurs de printemps, 1873 (oil on canvas)

Spring Flowers; Fleurs de printemps, 1873 (oil on canvas)
1768220 Spring Flowers; Fleurs de printemps, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 34.6x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring Flowers; Fleurs de printemps)

Background image1873 Collection: The Shipwreck, 1873 (oil on canvas)

The Shipwreck, 1873 (oil on canvas)
1764990 The Shipwreck, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Aivazovsky, Ivan Konstantinovich (1817-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shipwreck. Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817-1900). Oil on canvas

Background image1873 Collection: Albert Guillaume (1873) (b / w photo)

Albert Guillaume (1873) (b / w photo)
5220030 Albert Guillaume (1873) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Guillaume (1873)

Background image1873 Collection: Johnny Johnson (1873) (b / w photo)

Johnny Johnson (1873) (b / w photo)
5220148 Johnny Johnson (1873) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johnny Johnson (1873)

Background image1873 Collection: Symson the Printers House, 1873 (engraving)

Symson the Printers House, 1873 (engraving)
5203140 Symson the Printers House, 1873 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Symson the Printers House, 1873)

Background image1873 Collection: Georges Banker, Cyclisme, 1873 (b / w photo)

Georges Banker, Cyclisme, 1873 (b / w photo)
5201783 Georges Banker, Cyclisme, 1873 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Banker, Cyclisme, 1873)

Background image1873 Collection: Napoleon III Emperor of the French (engraving)

Napoleon III Emperor of the French (engraving)
1037164 Napoleon III Emperor of the French (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon III Emperor of the French)

Background image1873 Collection: Street vendor, London, 1873 (b / w photo)

Street vendor, London, 1873 (b / w photo)
3099655 Street vendor, London, 1873 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street vendor, London, 1873)

Background image1873 Collection: John Biglin in a Single Scull, 1873 (watercolour on paper)

John Biglin in a Single Scull, 1873 (watercolour on paper)
822958 John Biglin in a Single Scull, 1873 (watercolour on paper) by Eakins, Thomas Cowperthwait (1844-1916); 42.9x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Biglin in a Single Scull)

Background image1873 Collection: The Summer Stroll, 1873 (oil on canvas)

The Summer Stroll, 1873 (oil on canvas)
827141 The Summer Stroll, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 55.8x34.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Summer Stroll. Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931). Oil on canvas

Background image1873 Collection: The Port of Le Havre, Night Effect; Le Port de Havre, effet du Nuit, 1873 (oil on canvas)

The Port of Le Havre, Night Effect; Le Port de Havre, effet du Nuit, 1873 (oil on canvas)
825664 The Port of Le Havre, Night Effect; Le Port de Havre, effet du Nuit, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 60x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Port of Le Havre)

Background image1873 Collection: The Visit of the Shah, 1873 (gravure)

The Visit of the Shah, 1873 (gravure)
1108342 The Visit of the Shah, 1873 (gravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the Shah, 1873)

Background image1873 Collection: Gallinula Chloropus (Common Moorhen), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Gallinula Chloropus (Common Moorhen), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985896 Gallinula Chloropus (Common Moorhen), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81); 54.4x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gallinula Chloropus (Common Moorhen)

Background image1873 Collection: Falco Candicans (Greenland Falcon), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Falco Candicans (Greenland Falcon), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986431 Falco Candicans (Greenland Falcon), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 54.7x37.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Falco Candicans (Greenland Falcon)

Background image1873 Collection: The Summer Palace of Duke of Leuchtenberg in Sergievka, 1873

The Summer Palace of Duke of Leuchtenberg in Sergievka, 1873. Private Collection

Background image1873 Collection: The old and the new, or change of costume in Japan

The old and the new, or change of costume in Japan : passers-by inspect fellow- countrymen who have adopted western dress, or something like it. Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: Exterior of the Vienna Universal Exhibition, entrance and grounds. Date: 1873

Exterior of the Vienna Universal Exhibition, entrance and grounds. Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: Interior of the temporary Vienna Universal Exhibition, showing the English court

Interior of the temporary Vienna Universal Exhibition, showing the English court. Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: A Corporal of the 1st / 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry

A Corporal of the 1st / 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry
A Corporal of the 1st/9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion Highland Light Infantry in full marching kit.Hommage du Capitaine Andre. Tres sympathique souvenir. (Very warm memories of Captain Andre)

Background image1873 Collection: Covent Garden Market Women 1873

Covent Garden Market Women 1873
Group of the female workers of Covent Garden Market taking a rest, next to a pile of baskets and boxes, London. Beside them a small dog sits, looking tired. Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: CRICKETER, SANTALL

CRICKETER, SANTALL
S. SANTALL CRICKETER - WARWICKSHIRE Date: 1873-1957

Background image1873 Collection: TOILERS OF THE SEA / 1873

TOILERS OF THE SEA / 1873
Fishing boats in a storm Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: CONVERTED CHEFFONIER

CONVERTED CHEFFONIER
A converted cheffonier. Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: SOCIAL / NORWAY FAMILY

SOCIAL / NORWAY FAMILY
A Norwegian peasant family at home Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: COSSACKS DANCING

COSSACKS DANCING
Cossack mountaineers dance the traditional Lesghinska - an all-male affair Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: PORTSMOUTH PRISONERS

PORTSMOUTH PRISONERS
The reception of new prisoners at Portsmouth Prison. Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: PRISON / MAT-MAKING / 1873

PRISON / MAT-MAKING / 1873
A convict in his cell, making mats. Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: OPEN FIREPLACE (WALSH)

OPEN FIREPLACE (WALSH)
An open fireplace with metal screen, ornate mantelshelf, fender and fire tools - the archetypal Victorian hearth Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: ARMENIAN VEGETABLE SHOP

ARMENIAN VEGETABLE SHOP
A vegetable shop in Armenia Date: late 19th century

Background image1873 Collection: THE LION HOUSE LONDON

THE LION HOUSE LONDON
Regents Park, London : a group of Victorian visitors peer through the bars of the Lion house at a rather grumpy and stern looking male. Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: COL JAMES MAC HOGG

COL JAMES MAC HOGG
COLONEL JAMES MACNAGHTEN HOGG (1823 - 1890), Statesman; Chairman of the Board of Works Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: ELENA, QUEEN OF ITALY

ELENA, QUEEN OF ITALY Wife of Vittorio Emmanuele III, daughter of Nicolas I, King of Montenegro Date: 1873 - 1952

Background image1873 Collection: POLLING A WILLOW 1873

POLLING A WILLOW 1873
Workmen polling (pruning) a willow tree on a riverbank. Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: GNU AT COLOGNE

GNU AT COLOGNE
A lively gnu in the zoo at Koln (Cologne) Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: DRUNKEN BRITISH SAILORS

DRUNKEN BRITISH SAILORS
The populace of Barcelona are shocked by the behaviour of British sailors, who make too free with the local vino Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: SWAN UPPING 1

SWAN UPPING 1
Swan-upping on the Thames (catching young swans to mark them) Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: BOATS / STORM / SUNDAY@HOME

BOATS / STORM / SUNDAY@HOME
Fishing boats in a storm Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: WEAVING WOOL, WALES

WEAVING WOOL, WALES
Using the loom in a small Welsh cloth mill, serving local sheep-farmers who provide the wool from which the cloth is made Date: 1873

Background image1873 Collection: MACREADY / LEAR / ACT 5 SC 3

MACREADY / LEAR / ACT 5 SC 3
WILLIAM CHARLES MACREADY English tragedian plays King Lear in Shakespeares play of the same name. Date: 1793 - 1873

Background image1873 Collection: TELEGRAPH / AUSTRALIA / 1873

TELEGRAPH / AUSTRALIA / 1873
Australian overland Telegraph in distant locations, such as Darwin and Roper River. Date: 1873




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"1873: A Year of Celestial Mechanics, Artistic Masterpieces, and Sporting Rivalries" In the realm of celestial mechanics, 1873 witnessed a harmonious dance between the planets and stars. As medieval artwork adorned grand halls, Sergei Rachmaninov composed his timeless melodies in 1920. Meanwhile, an age-old rivalry unfolded on the banks of the Thames as Oxford clashed with Cambridge in their infamous Boat Race. Amidst this sporting spectacle, cyclists mounted their Penny Farthings and raced through bustling streets. The King of Ashantis Palace at Kumasi stood tall in its regal splendor since 1874 while Jean Hippolyte Flandrin's Nude Youth captivated art enthusiasts with its ethereal beauty. Away from these cultural landmarks, Bestwood Colliery hummed with industry near Bestwood Village in Nottinghamshire. Whittingham Asylum provided solace to troubled souls near Preston in Lancashire. Anthony Trollope penned tales that transported readers to different worlds while Santos-Dumont soared high above ground aboard his Sem aircraft. The Wharfedale Union Workhouse offered shelter to those seeking refuge amidst West Yorkshire's rolling hills. In this year filled with diverse narratives and accomplishments across various fields, 1873 left an indelible mark on history - a testament to humanity's ceaseless pursuit of progress and passion for excellence.