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1891 Collection (page 7)

"1891: A Year of Art, History, and Exploration" In 1891, the majestic Pipe Organ of St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne echoed through the halls

Background image1891 Collection: Francois-Paul-Louis Grevy (1807-1891) (b / w photo)

Francois-Paul-Louis Grevy (1807-1891) (b / w photo)
5219635 Francois-Paul-Louis Grevy (1807-1891) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois-Paul-Louis Grevy (1807-1891)

Background image1891 Collection: Leon Marais (1853-1891) (b / w photo)

Leon Marais (1853-1891) (b / w photo)
5220103 Leon Marais (1853-1891) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leon Marais (1853-1891)

Background image1891 Collection: Girl Sewing by River, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)

Girl Sewing by River, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)
1767568 Girl Sewing by River, c.1891 (oil on canvas) by Robinson, Theodore (1852-96); 34.3x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl Sewing by River. Theodore Robinson (1852-1896). Oil on canvas

Background image1891 Collection: Early Morning, Venice, 1891 (oil on canvas)

Early Morning, Venice, 1891 (oil on canvas)
651059 Early Morning, Venice, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Henri, Robert Cozad (1865-1929); 26.9x40.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Morning, Venice. Robert Henri (1865-1929). Oil on canvas

Background image1891 Collection: Discussing the News: The Argument, 1891 (oil on canvas)

Discussing the News: The Argument, 1891 (oil on canvas)
650685 Discussing the News: The Argument, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Moeller, Louis Charles (1855-1930); 25.3x20.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Discussing the News: The Argument)

Background image1891 Collection: A Gleam of Light, 1891 (watercolour)

A Gleam of Light, 1891 (watercolour)
659866 A Gleam of Light, 1891 (watercolour) by Henshall, John Henry (1856-1928); 67.4x52.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Gleam of Light. John Henry Henshall (1856-1928). Watercolour

Background image1891 Collection: The Lady in Gold - A Portrait of Mrs, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)

The Lady in Gold - A Portrait of Mrs, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)
659781 The Lady in Gold - A Portrait of Mrs, c.1891 (oil on canvas) by Gotch, Thomas Cooper (1854-1931); 193.1x99.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lady in Gold - A Portrait of Mrs)

Background image1891 Collection: At the Piano, 1891 (oil on canvas)

At the Piano, 1891 (oil on canvas)
659694 At the Piano, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Sparre, Emma (1851-1913); 146.5x114.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The sitter is probably the writer Verner von Heidenstam)

Background image1891 Collection: The Gale, 1891 (oil on canvas)

The Gale, 1891 (oil on canvas)
987330 The Gale, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 196x120 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gale; La Coup de Vent. Alfred Stevens (1823-1906). Oil on canvas

Background image1891 Collection: Children on the Beach, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)

Children on the Beach, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)
826830 Children on the Beach, c.1891 (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); 45.7x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Children on the Beach)

Background image1891 Collection: Flower Brothers hopping machine

Flower Brothers hopping machine, The Brewery, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury. 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Georges du Maurier cartoon illustrating a man and woman in conversation at a society

Georges du Maurier cartoon illustrating a man and woman in conversation at a society
5310794 Georges du Maurier cartoon illustrating a man and woman in conversation at a society event, England 1891 by Du Maurier

Background image1891 Collection: Queen Street Railway Station, Glasgow, during a strike 1891

Queen Street Railway Station, Glasgow, during a strike 1891
A crowded scene at Queen Street Railway Station, Glasgow, during the strike of 1891. Date: 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Spencer Compton Cavendish (1833-1908)

Spencer Compton Cavendish (1833-1908)
865022 Spencer Compton Cavendish (1833-1908) by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Spencer Compton Cavendish, 8th Duke of Devonshire (1833-1908) English Liberal satesman

Background image1891 Collection: Edward Cave, printer, born 1891, died 1754 (engraving)

Edward Cave, printer, born 1891, died 1754 (engraving)
607863 Edward Cave, printer, born 1891, died 1754 (engraving) by Kyte, Francis (fl.1710-45) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Cave, printer, born 1891)

Background image1891 Collection: L Etoile Polaire (colour litho)

L Etoile Polaire (colour litho)
610763 L Etoile Polaire (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Etoile Polaire.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background image1891 Collection: The Hurter Laboratory (b / w photo)

The Hurter Laboratory (b / w photo)
3649848 The Hurter Laboratory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hurter Laboratory)

Background image1891 Collection: Front cover, The Scottish Students Song Book

Front cover, The Scottish Students Song Book, published for the Song Book Committee of the Students Representative Councils of Scotland

Background image1891 Collection: No 10 Nevills Court, Fetter Lane, 1891 (colour litho)

No 10 Nevills Court, Fetter Lane, 1891 (colour litho)
2794016 No 10 Nevills Court, Fetter Lane, 1891 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: No 10 Nevills Court, Fetter Lane, 1891)

Background image1891 Collection: 1891, Wilfred Baddeley (b / w photo)

1891, Wilfred Baddeley (b / w photo)
3644095 1891, Wilfred Baddeley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1891, Wilfred Baddeley)

Background image1891 Collection: Illustration, Kelmscott Manor, William Morris

Illustration, Kelmscott Manor, William Morris
Illustration by William Morris, Kelmscott Manor, News from Nowhere. 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Stationery, Alfred Beer of Bristol, Ladder Manufacturer

Stationery, Alfred Beer of Bristol, Ladder Manufacturer. 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Women packing cigarettes at Copes factory, Liverpool 1891

Women packing cigarettes at Copes factory, Liverpool 1891
Women packing cigarettes at Copes factory, Liverpool. Date: 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Cattle steamship at sea 1891

Cattle steamship at sea 1891
Vessels were tied up to the docks in Jersey City and Weehawken in America. The cattle were loaded up onto narrow gang-planks

Background image1891 Collection: Unloading bananas from steamship 1891

Unloading bananas from steamship 1891
Fruit steamships were solely used for tropical fruits, such as bananas, cocoa-nuts, oranges, pineapples and other fruits. 1891

Background image1891 Collection: A Mothers Dream by A E Emslie

A Mothers Dream by A E Emslie. Date: 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Advertisement, Metallic Venetian Blinds

Advertisement, Metallic Venetian Blinds, Hodkinson & Co Ltd, Birmingham. 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Advertisement, Mandleberg Waterproofs

Advertisement, Mandleberg Waterproofs. 1891

Background image1891 Collection: The Royal Naval Exhibitions (engraving)

The Royal Naval Exhibitions (engraving)
1603139 The Royal Naval Exhibitions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Naval Exhibitions)

Background image1891 Collection: Lord Sheffields Australian Cricket Team, 1891-2

Lord Sheffields Australian Cricket Team, 1891-2. circa 1891

Background image1891 Collection: The Royal Commission on Labour, 1891 (engraving)

The Royal Commission on Labour, 1891 (engraving)
1036325 The Royal Commission on Labour, 1891 (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Commission on Labour, 1891)

Background image1891 Collection: In the witness box William Gordon-Cumming a decorated lieutenant colonel in the Scots

In the witness box William Gordon-Cumming a decorated lieutenant colonel in the Scots Guards, was accused of cheating at baccarat, during a house party in September 1890

Background image1891 Collection: Advert for Mappin & Brothers cutlery 1891

Advert for Mappin & Brothers cutlery 1891
Advertisement for Mappin & Brothers, showing the exterior of the factory in Sheffield, where you can buy your cutlery at the manufactures direct or have it repaired, replated and re-bladed ect. 1891

Background image1891 Collection: The Great Western Railways Flying Dutchman is derailed in heavy snow at Camborne

The Great Western Railways Flying Dutchman is derailed in heavy snow at Camborne, Cornwall. Date: March 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Russian convict in Siberia. Official inspecting new convicts at the Perasilny

Russian convict in Siberia. Official inspecting new convicts at the Perasilny, Krasnoiarsk. Date: 1891

Background image1891 Collection: Neron at the Hippodrome (coloured engraving)

Neron at the Hippodrome (coloured engraving)
960283 Neron at the Hippodrome (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neron at the Hippodrome, published in Le Petit Journal)

Background image1891 Collection: Christmas shoes (coloured engraving)

Christmas shoes (coloured engraving)
960275 Christmas shoes (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas shoes)

Background image1891 Collection: Cover of Le Petit Journal, 28 March 1891 (coloured engraving)

Cover of Le Petit Journal, 28 March 1891 (coloured engraving)
960273 Cover of Le Petit Journal, 28 March 1891 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Week in Paris, France, on Palm Sunday)

Background image1891 Collection: On the Towpath, (oil on canvas)

On the Towpath, (oil on canvas)
650672 On the Towpath, (oil on canvas) by Henry, Edward Lamson (1841-1919); 51.4x66.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Towpath. Edward Lamson Henry (1841-1919). Oil on canvas

Background image1891 Collection: Spring in Moret-sur-Loing; Le printemps a Moret sur Loing, 1891 (oil on canvas)

Spring in Moret-sur-Loing; Le printemps a Moret sur Loing, 1891 (oil on canvas)
1767851 Spring in Moret-sur-Loing; Le printemps a Moret sur Loing, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); 38.1x55.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1891 Collection: The Opening of the Baltic Canal (b / w photo)

The Opening of the Baltic Canal (b / w photo)
1628246 The Opening of the Baltic Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of the Baltic Canal)

Background image1891 Collection: Le Sausseron, Nesles-la Vallee, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)

Le Sausseron, Nesles-la Vallee, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)
652670 Le Sausseron, Nesles-la Vallee, c.1891 (oil on canvas) by Loiseau, Gustave (1865-1935); 54.6x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Sausseron, Nesles-la Vallee. Gustave Loiseau (1865-1935)

Background image1891 Collection: The Orientation of Stonehenge, as seen at the Summer Solstice, the Sun Rising over the 'Friars Heel'

The Orientation of Stonehenge, as seen at the Summer Solstice, the Sun Rising over the "Friars Heel"
6010803 The Orientation of Stonehenge, as seen at the Summer Solstice, the Sun Rising over the " Friars Heel" (engraving) by English School




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"1891: A Year of Art, History, and Exploration" In 1891, the majestic Pipe Organ of St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne echoed through the halls, filling hearts with awe and reverence. Meanwhile, across the globe, Florence Nightingale continued to shine as "The Lady With The Lamp, " tirelessly caring for those in need. Artists like Margaret Morris pushed boundaries with their innovative works. In 1931, she captivated audiences with her artistic prowess. On a different note (quite literally), Sherlock Holmes puffed on his iconic smoking pipe while solving mysteries that kept readers on the edge of their seats. Paul Gauguin transported us to exotic Tahiti in 1891 through his masterpiece "Women of Tahiti. " His vibrant oil painting captured the essence and allure of this faraway paradise. Meanwhile, history unfolded as Kurz & Allison depicted the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Civil War. Their lithograph from 1891 immortalized this pivotal moment in American history. Agatha Christie emerged onto the literary scene during this year. From 1891 until her passing in 1976, she enchanted readers with her gripping tales filled with suspense and intrigue. Nature also played its part in shaping events; Atropa Belladonna plants grew wild yet dangerous throughout landscapes worldwide. These captivating flowers held both beauty and toxicity within their delicate petals. Mary Cassatt showcased her talent through her oil painting "The Bath" created between 1891-2. Her brushstrokes delicately portrayed intimate moments shared between mother and child—a timeless bond cherished by all generations. On another frontier altogether, Oklahoma Territory opened its doors to settlers seeking new opportunities and adventures—ushering forth a wave of hope and dreams for those who dared to venture westward. In literature circles, Herman Melville's legacy lived on even after his passing—a testament to his profound impact on storytelling throughout centuries past—and still resonates with readers today.