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Mid Nineteenth Century Collection (#6)

Step back in time to the mid-nineteenth century, a period of artistic brilliance and cultural transformation

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Elegant Ladies (oil on canvas)

Elegant Ladies (oil on canvas)
827197 Elegant Ladies (oil on canvas) by Pinel, Gustave Nicolas (1842-96); 52.8x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegant Ladies. Gustave Nicolas Pinel (1842-1896). Oil on canvas

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Adolescence, 1874 (watrcolour and gouache)

Adolescence, 1874 (watrcolour and gouache)
827146 Adolescence, 1874 (watrcolour and gouache) by Muckley, William Jabez (1837-1905); 32.5x25.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Adolescence. William Jabez Muckley (1837-1905)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: A Woman Crocheting, (oil on panel)

A Woman Crocheting, (oil on panel)
827140 A Woman Crocheting, (oil on panel) by Nittis, Giuseppe or Joseph de (1846-84); 17.2x14.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Woman Crocheting. Giuseppe de Nittis (1846-1884). Oil on panel

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: The Big Sister; La Grande Soeur, 1865 (oil on canvas)

The Big Sister; La Grande Soeur, 1865 (oil on canvas)
827122 The Big Sister; La Grande Soeur, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 100.3x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Big Sister; La Grande Soeur)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: The Skipton Fair of 1830 (oil on canvas)

The Skipton Fair of 1830 (oil on canvas)
827106 The Skipton Fair of 1830 (oil on canvas) by Burras, Thomas (1790-1870); 57.1x76.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Skipton Fair of 1830. Thomas Burras of Leeds (1790- 1870)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Tete a Tete, (oil on canvas)

Tete a Tete, (oil on canvas)
826996 Tete a Tete, (oil on canvas) by Soulacroix, Joseph Frederick Charles (1825-79); 88.2x66.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tete a Tete. Joseph Frederick Charles Soulacroix (1825-1879)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: After the Swim; Apres le Bain, c. 1846 (oil on paper laid on panel)

After the Swim; Apres le Bain, c. 1846 (oil on paper laid on panel)
825572 After the Swim; Apres le Bain, c.1846 (oil on paper laid on panel) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 16x21.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Swim; Apres le Bain)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Still-life, Lemon and Orange; Nature Morte, Citron et Orange, 1868 (oil on canvas)

Still-life, Lemon and Orange; Nature Morte, Citron et Orange, 1868 (oil on canvas)
825571 Still-life, Lemon and Orange; Nature Morte, Citron et Orange, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 12x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still-life)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Chatham Square, New York, c. 1853 (half-plate daguerreotype)

Chatham Square, New York, c. 1853 (half-plate daguerreotype)
1766826 Chatham Square, New York, c.1853 (half-plate daguerreotype) by Lewis, William Henry (1791-1879); 10.4x13.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chatham Square, New York)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Sounding Reveille, 1865 (oil on canvas)

Sounding Reveille, 1865 (oil on canvas)
1764677 Sounding Reveille, 1865 (oil on canvas) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 133.7x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sounding Reveille. Winslow Homer (1836-1910). Oil on canvas

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: A Young Golden Eagle, 1841 (hand-coloured engraved plate)

A Young Golden Eagle, 1841 (hand-coloured engraved plate)
986457 A Young Golden Eagle, 1841 (hand-coloured engraved plate) by Selby, Prideaux John (1788-1867); 65x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Golden Eagle)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Painted Stork (Tantalus Leucocephalus), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Painted Stork (Tantalus Leucocephalus), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986238 Painted Stork (Tantalus Leucocephalus), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81); 54x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painted Stork (Tantalus Leucocephalus)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Camelopardalis Giraffa (The Giraffe), 1840-1844 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Camelopardalis Giraffa (The Giraffe), 1840-1844 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986200 Camelopardalis Giraffa (The Giraffe), 1840-1844 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 43x59.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Camelopardalis Giraffa (The Giraffe)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Grey-Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus Poliocephalus), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Grey-Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus Poliocephalus), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986061 Grey-Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus Poliocephalus), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grey-Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus Poliocephalus)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: An Officer of the 17th Lancers on horseback, 1833-1836 (hand-coloured lithograph)

An Officer of the 17th Lancers on horseback, 1833-1836 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985991 An Officer of the 17th Lancers on horseback, 1833-1836 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Mansion, L. and Eschauzier, St

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: The Mock Turtle - The Mock Turtle Sobbing on a Rock, c. 1865 (pen and brown ink)

The Mock Turtle - The Mock Turtle Sobbing on a Rock, c. 1865 (pen and brown ink)
985963 The Mock Turtle - The Mock Turtle Sobbing on a Rock, c.1865 (pen and brown ink) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); 10.1x8.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mock Turtle)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Iridorchis Gigantea, 1867 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Iridorchis Gigantea, 1867 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985960 Iridorchis Gigantea, 1867 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Wendel, A. J. (1826-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iridorchis Gigantea)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Haliaetus Pelagicus (Stellers Sea Eagle), 1866-1869 (hand-coloured lithograph)

Haliaetus Pelagicus (Stellers Sea Eagle), 1866-1869 (hand-coloured lithograph)
985893 Haliaetus Pelagicus (Stellers Sea Eagle), 1866-1869 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Elliot, Daniel Girard (fl.1860-77); 60x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Mountain Brook Mink, c. 1849-1854 (hand-finished colour lithograph)

Mountain Brook Mink, c. 1849-1854 (hand-finished colour lithograph)
985863 Mountain Brook Mink, c.1849-1854 (hand-finished colour lithograph) by Audubon, John Woodhouse (1812-62) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mountain Brook Mink)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Tulips, 1842 (hand-coloured engraving)

Tulips, 1842 (hand-coloured engraving)
985840 Tulips, 1842 (hand-coloured engraving) by Hill, John (c.1716-75); 41.7x26.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tulips)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: La Gloria, Rio de Janeiro, 1861 (sepia tinted lithograph)

La Gloria, Rio de Janeiro, 1861 (sepia tinted lithograph)
985781 La Gloria, Rio de Janeiro, 1861 (sepia tinted lithograph) by Frond, Victor (1821-81); 65.5x52 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Gloria, Rio de Janeiro)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Okee-Makee-Quid, a Chippeway chief, 1842-1844 (colour lithograph)

Okee-Makee-Quid, a Chippeway chief, 1842-1844 (colour lithograph)
985755 Okee-Makee-Quid, a Chippeway chief, 1842-1844 (colour lithograph) by King, Charles Bird (1785-1862) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Okee-Makee-Quid, a Chippeway chief)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: A jewelled ornamental binding with stones, depicting several animals

A jewelled ornamental binding with stones, depicting several animals
985745 A jewelled ornamental binding with stones, depicting several animals, 1860 (green crushed levant morocco leather, red & blue morocco leather, gilt, moonstones, sapphires)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: 985694

985694

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Jersey City with a Glimpse of New York From the Bergen Canal, 1854 (watercolour

Jersey City with a Glimpse of New York From the Bergen Canal, 1854 (watercolour
985356 Jersey City with a Glimpse of New York From the Bergen Canal, 1854 (watercolour, pencil and gouache on paper) by Miller

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Gargoyles at Notre Dame, 1867 (oil on canvas)

Gargoyles at Notre Dame, 1867 (oil on canvas)
985283 Gargoyles at Notre Dame, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 33x48.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gargoyles at Notre Dame. Winslow Homer (1836-1910). Oil on canvas

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Still Life with Fruit and Champagne, (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Fruit and Champagne, (oil on canvas)
985225 Still Life with Fruit and Champagne, (oil on canvas) by Roesen, Severin (c.1820-72); 76.2x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still Life with Fruit and Champagne)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Picking up the Pilot-Isle of Shoals, New Hampshire, (oil on canvas)

Picking up the Pilot-Isle of Shoals, New Hampshire, (oil on canvas)
985223 Picking up the Pilot-Isle of Shoals, New Hampshire, (oil on canvas) by Buttersworth, James E. (1817-1894); 43.2x68.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picking up the Pilot-Isle of Shoals)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Sketch for The Outcast, 1851 (oil on canvas)

Sketch for The Outcast, 1851 (oil on canvas)
1199489 Sketch for The Outcast, 1851 (oil on canvas) by Redgrave, Richard (1804-88); 25.4x34.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: In St Mark s, (oil on canvas)

In St Mark s, (oil on canvas)
1199480 In St Mark s, (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 106.7x68.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: View of Bahia, c. 1864-8 (albumen print)

View of Bahia, c. 1864-8 (albumen print)
1199474 View of Bahia, c. 1864-8 (albumen print) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail & A Train of the Second Class for

A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail & A Train of the Second Class for
1198424 A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail & A Train of the Second Class for Outside Passengers, 1831 (colour aquatint, partly hand-coloured) by Shaw

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: A collection of painted porcelain easter eggs by the Imperial Porcelain Factory, c

A collection of painted porcelain easter eggs by the Imperial Porcelain Factory, c
1195944 A collection of painted porcelain easter eggs by the Imperial Porcelain Factory, c. 1850-1870 (painted porcelain, gilt) by Russian School (19th century); 9-11 (height)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: A porcelain bust of Emperor Alexander I, c. 1825-1850 (porcelain)

A porcelain bust of Emperor Alexander I, c. 1825-1850 (porcelain)
1195877 A porcelain bust of Emperor Alexander I, c. 1825-1850 (porcelain) by Russian School (19th century); 34 (height) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Portrait of Prince Mikhail Alexandrovich Galitzine (1804-1860), 1833 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Prince Mikhail Alexandrovich Galitzine (1804-1860), 1833 (oil on canvas)
1195778 Portrait of Prince Mikhail Alexandrovich Galitzine (1804-1860), 1833 (oil on canvas) by Kiprensky, Orest Adamovich (1778-1836); 94x136 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kiprensky)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: A set of twenty-seven ebony and bone dominoes, depicting Russian Tsars and Tsarinas, c

A set of twenty-seven ebony and bone dominoes, depicting Russian Tsars and Tsarinas, c
1195622 A set of twenty-seven ebony and bone dominoes, depicting Russian Tsars and Tsarinas, c. 1850-1875 (ebony, bone) by Russian School (19th century); 4.4 (length)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: A Dancing Girl, c. 1850-1900 (oil on canvas)

A Dancing Girl, c. 1850-1900 (oil on canvas)
1196965 A Dancing Girl, c.1850-1900 (oil on canvas) by Persian School, (19th century); 164x83.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: European Roller; Coracias Garrula, 1862-1873 (hand-finished colour lithograph)

European Roller; Coracias Garrula, 1862-1873 (hand-finished colour lithograph)
1195424 European Roller; Coracias Garrula, 1862-1873 (hand-finished colour lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81) (after); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: A Page from the book Antiquities of Mexico: Comprising Facsimilies of Ancient

A Page from the book Antiquities of Mexico: Comprising Facsimilies of Ancient
1195382 A Page from the book Antiquities of Mexico: Comprising Facsimilies of Ancient Mexican Paintings and Hieroglyphics, c

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: View of the Fort and Town, Calcutta, 1854 (pencil and w / c)

View of the Fort and Town, Calcutta, 1854 (pencil and w / c)
1196937 View of the Fort and Town, Calcutta, 1854 (pencil and w/c) by D Oyly, Major General Sir Charles Walters (1822-1900); 30.9x46.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: D Oyly)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: A pair of pottery wall plaques, depicting medieval scenes of huntsmen with hounds

A pair of pottery wall plaques, depicting medieval scenes of huntsmen with hounds
1194914 A pair of pottery wall plaques, depicting medieval scenes of huntsmen with hounds, (ceramic, ebonised and gilt wooden frames) by Deck

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Homage to Pugin, a stained glass window design, c. 1850 (ink and wash)

Homage to Pugin, a stained glass window design, c. 1850 (ink and wash)
1194890 Homage to Pugin, a stained glass window design, c.1850 (ink and wash) by Powell, John Hardman (1827-95); 120x120 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: A Dervish, c. 1851-2 (grisaille, with touches of blue and pink)

A Dervish, c. 1851-2 (grisaille, with touches of blue and pink)
1196886 A Dervish, c.1851-2 (grisaille, with touches of blue and pink) by Ghaffari, Abu l Hassan (1814-66); 31.4x23.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ghaffari)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: A Visit to the Princess; Visite a la Princesse, c. 1860 (oil on panel)

A Visit to the Princess; Visite a la Princesse, c. 1860 (oil on panel)
656486 A Visit to the Princess; Visite a la Princesse, c.1860 (oil on panel) by Monticelli, Adolphe Joseph Thomas (1824-86); 45.7x74.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Jerusalem (looking South), 1860 (oil on canvas)

Jerusalem (looking South), 1860 (oil on canvas)
828484 Jerusalem (looking South), 1860 (oil on canvas) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 122.5x183.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem (looking South). David Roberts (1796-1864)

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: A Scene from As You Like It : Rosalind, Celia and Jacques in The Forest of Arden

A Scene from As You Like It : Rosalind, Celia and Jacques in The Forest of Arden
828480 A Scene from As You Like It : Rosalind, Celia and Jacques in The Forest of Arden, 1864 (pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour and gum arabic) by Buckley

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Seaside Gossips, (watercolour)

Seaside Gossips, (watercolour)
828431 Seaside Gossips, (watercolour) by Smetham, James (1821-89); 26x35.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaside Gossips. James Smetham (1821-1889). Watercolour

Background imageMid Nineteenth Century Collection: Rustic Lovers Crossing a Style, c. 1860 (watercolour)

Rustic Lovers Crossing a Style, c. 1860 (watercolour)
828430 Rustic Lovers Crossing a Style, c.1860 (watercolour) by English School, (19th century); 42.5x55.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rustic Lovers Crossing a Style)




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Step back in time to the mid-nineteenth century, a period of artistic brilliance and cultural transformation. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world depicted by Iris Germanica, a stunning hand-coloured engraving from 1847 that showcases nature's delicate beauty. Feel the power and grace exuded by Orlando, a magnificent bay racehorse captured on an oil panel in 1845. Marvel at the engineering marvels of the era with the Viaduct across the Sankey Valley, an extraordinary aquatint print partly hand-coloured dating back to 1831. Transport yourself to Bloomsbury, where A Chestnut Racehorse with Sam Templeman up gallops through a picturesque landscape immortalized on canvas using oil paints. Experience Shakespearean drama come alive through The Wrestling Scene in As You Like It, an exquisite oil painting from 1854 that captures both intensity and emotion. Delve into tragic love with Paolo and Francesca da Rimini portrayed masterfully on canvas in 1863. Witness history unfold as you gaze upon Abraham Lincoln's signed carte-de-visite from 1864; its gold-ruled border adds elegance to this iconic image. Lose yourself in Andromeda's ethereal beauty painted meticulously on canvas in 1869. Explore whimsy and fantasy through a pen and brown ink rendering of The Mad Hatters Tea Party scene circa 1865; its intricate details transport you straight into Wonderland. Discover rural charm at Fowl House Farm, Witley, where children play while shepherds tend their flock nearby - all brought to life through skillful pencil strokes. Immerse yourself further into sporting events with The Wiltshire Great Coursing Meeting Held at Amesbury lithograph series capturing thrilling moments from March 16th to March 20th of 1847. Finally, admire Ruffed Grouse's vibrant plumage showcased beautifully through meticulous hand-coloured lithography in 1865.