1896 Collection (page 3)

France / Rennes-Le-Chateau
Wall painting in the eglise Sainte-Madeleine, redecorated circa 1896 to the orders of Berenger Sauniere

Honduras Turkey
HONDURAS TURKEY meleagris ocellata

William Morris / Day With
WILLIAM MORRIS English poet and artist

Ethiopia / Negus Menelik
The Negus Menelik II at the battle of Aduwa, where the Italian invaders under general Baratieri were routed with enormous loss

Indian Elephant in London Zoo 1896
Jung Perchard the Indian elephant was presented to Prince of Wales (Edward VII), during the shooting expeditions in Indian twenty years before in 1876

Children riding elephants at Zoological Gardens 1896
Children riding on the elephants at Zoological Gardens, (London Zoo). Date: 1896

Archbishop Herbert Vaughan
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, Herbert Vaughan. 1896

W Percy Carpmael, Blackheath and Barbarians Rugby player. 1890s

F H Maturin, Blackheath Rugby Club player. 1890s

Durham County Rugby Team: Parkinson, Stephenson, Swinburne, Marston, Wilson, Bell, Johnston, Humphreys, Todd, Troup, Thompson, Poole, Martin, Kassell, Swainston, Geenty, Hill, Oakes, Gibbon, Hall

Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of
985837 Title page and opening page from the Kelmscott Press edition of The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer, 1896 (woodcut on vellum) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) & Morris

Ga Sala / Vanity Fair 1875
GEORGE AUGUSTUS SALA Writer and journalist Date: 1828 - 1896

MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT, c1896. The Bluff City, sternwheel steamboat of the Anchor Line, moored along the Mississippi River some time between its launching in 1896

Waifs and Strays Society Lincoln - Boot polishing
Boys polishing boots at the Waifs and Strays Society Home, Lincoln Date: 1896

DIME NOVEL, 1896. Frank Merriwell Among the Mormons, or The Lost Tribe of Israel. Cover of a Street and Smith dime novel of 1896 in the Frank Merriwell series

MASSINE, Lenide (1896-1979); FALLA, Manuel de (1876-1946). Russian dance and choreographer.; Spanish composer and pianist

BICYCLING POSTER, 1896. American poster by Will Bradley for a bicycle-club tournament

A couple take a break from fishing by a river
Illustration to Ellen Thorneycroft Fowlers Through Things Temporal captioned And then they went and fell in love with each other

Cretan Insurrection
Once again, the Cretans rise against their Turkish rulers : this time, the great powers intervene : the island will be taken from the Turks and made an independent nation

Edme Pajot, Caricature
EDME PAJOT French medical

Seascape / Wyllie / Girl Own
A seascape

Dreyfus on Devils Isle
ALFRED DREYFUS French army officer and victim of injustice as a prisoner on Devils Island

Advert / Van Velsen Beer
Poster for Van Velsens Beer from Belgium

Morris / Kelmscott House
WILLIAM MORRIS English writers home, Kelmscott House in Hammersmith

Morris / Kelmscott Study
WILLIAM MORRIS English writers study at Kelmscott House, Hammersmith, in 1901 Date: 1834 - 1896

Advert / Ysaye Brussels
Poster for a classical music concert starring the Belgian violinist, conductor and composer Eugene Ysaye

Moorgate Street 1896
Moorgate Street

Arthur Bourchier / Vf 1896
Black tailcoat & trousers, white waistcoat with roll collar & cut low revealing an expanse of shirt front, stand collar & white tie, gold watch chain & orchid buttonhole

New Woman Poster ?1896
The New Woman: a bookish frumpy young woman in plain clothes & monocle sits on a stool surrounded by improving books. She also smokes judging by the cigarette in the corner

Plain-Wanderer
COLLARED PLAIN WANDERER pedionomus torquatus Only one species is known, and it lives in Australia

Queenwood College
Housed in the former Richard Owen Socialist community building Harmony Hall (built 1841) between 1847-1896. Burnt down in 1903. Former maths master: John Tyndall

Lord Leighton
Frederick, Lord Leighton Artist

William Morris / Photo
WILLIAM MORRIS English poet and artist

MORRIS (1834 - 1896)
WILLIAM MORRIS writer, artist, designer

Kelmscott Manor William Morris Bedroom Frederick H
Kelmscott Manor: William Morris Bedroom; Frederick H. Evans (British, 1853 - 1943); 1896; Platinum print; 17.3 x 14.9 cm (6 13, 16 x 5 7, 8 in.)

Mrs. James Guthrie [Possible monogrammed signature lower right on top of chair leg], Frederic Leighton, 1830-1896, British

Alfred Austin (1835-1913) British poet laureate from 1896. Cartoon by Edward Linley Sambourne (1844-1910) in the Fancy Portraits series in Punch, London, 3 March 1883

Attraction I 1896 Lithograph tusche crayon scraper
Artokoloro

Map of Savoie, 1896, France

L Enfant du Regiment L Enfant du Regiment (The Random Shot) Signed and dated, lower right: " 18 [symbol] 55" in monogram " JEM", John Everett Millais, 1829-1896, British

Jellyfish illustration 1896 by Richard Lydekker
5309145 Jellyfish illustration 1896 by Richard Lydekker; (add.info.: Jellyfish illustration 1896 by Richard Lydekker. Jellyfish are soft bodied)

Drawing of a Brocken spectre within a glory's rings, 1896. A Brocken spectre (German: Brockengespenst)
5311132 Drawing of a Brocken spectre within a glory's rings, 1896. A Brocken spectre (German: Brockengespenst), also called Brocken bow or mountain spectre

The Act of Parliament passed in 1896 which enabled motor cars to be used on British roads contained an irksome proviso
5614389 The Act of Parliament passed in 1896 which enabled motor cars to be used on British roads contained an irksome proviso which stipulated that each vehicle had to be preceded by a person

Illustration showing man using a treadmill to raise stone blocks. 1896; Leipzig
5311483 Illustration showing man using a treadmill to raise stone blocks. 1896; Leipzig; (add.info.: Date: 1896); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sanford Dole, President of Hawaii, 1896
NWI4951277 Sanford Dole, President of Hawaii, 1896.; (add.info.: Sanford Dole, President of Hawaii, 1896.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

MUNCH, Edvard (1883-1944). Portrait of Stephane Mallarme. 1896. MALLARME, Stephane (1842-1898). English symbolist poet
CUL4867081 MUNCH, Edvard (1883-1944). Portrait of Stephane Mallarme. 1896. MALLARME, Stephane (1842-1898). English symbolist poet. Litography. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

Litho Berlin Treptow, Commercial Exhibition 1896, Ships
950440 Litho Berlin Treptow, Commercial Exhibition 1896, Ships; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Paul Masson French cyclist, being congratulated by a compatriot on winning a cycle race at the first modern Olympiad
541536 Paul Masson French cyclist, being congratulated by a compatriot on winning a cycle race at the first modern Olympiad, Athens 1896 (print); (add.info.: Paul Masson (1874-1945) French cyclist

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"1896: A Year of Art, Music, and Exploration" Step back in time to the year 1896, a vibrant period filled with artistic masterpieces and remarkable discoveries. Giacomo Puccini's La Boheme Opera Score captivated audiences worldwide, immersing them in a tale of love and tragedy. Meanwhile, Paul Cezanne captured the serene beauty of Annecy Lake on canvas, showcasing his unique perspective through brushstrokes that brought nature to life. In the realm of nature itself, British Moths fluttered gracefully while a mesmerizing selection of fish swam beneath tranquil waters. The majestic Ring-Necked Pheasant proudly displayed its colorful plumage amidst lush landscapes. As nations prepared for uncertain times ahead, a Recruitment Poster for the British Military called upon brave souls to serve their country in 1900. The allure of absinthe was depicted on an enticing poster that enticed many into indulging in this mysterious elixir. Adventurer Joshua Slocum embarked on an epic journey aboard his vessel named Spray – sailing solo around the world and inspiring countless dreamers. Music lovers were enthralled by Anton Bruckner's symphonies as he paid homage to Haydn's musical legacy. An art exhibition held in Glasgow showcased innovative works from talented artists who pushed boundaries and challenged conventional norms. Alfred Jarry's Ubu Roi took theater-goers by storm with its satirical portrayal of power dynamics while maps hinted at hidden realms like Atlantis waiting to be discovered beyond familiar shores. As we reflect upon 1896, let us celebrate this extraordinary year where creativity flourished across various mediums – from opera scores and paintings to literature and exploration. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our unending thirst for knowledge and expression that continues to shape our world today.