1801 Collection

Jh Newman / Richmond 1844
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN Catholic convert, at age 43

Jh Newman / Photo 1888
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN Catholic convert, as cardinal

Map of the Dacian Empire and Roman provinces. Date: 1801

Puffing Devil locomotive, artwork
Puffing Devil locomotive. Diagrams and text explaining Richard Trevithicks (1771-1833) Puffing Devil steam locomotive. This full-size locomotive, which was built in 1801

PAXTON, Joseph (1801-1865). Crystal Palace. 1851. First building with revolutionary modular, prefabricated design, and use of glass. Built for the Universal Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park, London

Hyacinths, engraved by Warner afters Edwards, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837). The book was published between 1799 and 1807. Date: 1801

Chirk Viaduct
The Chirk Viaduct on the Shrewsbury & Chester Railway erected between 1846-1848 by Henry Robertson. Running alongside is the lower Chirk Aqueduct built 1801 by Telford

Banksia coccinea, 19th century C016 / 5535
Scarlet banksia (Banksia coccinea), 19th-century artwork. This artwork is from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Austrian botanical illustrator Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826)

Jh Newman / Whitlock
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN the Roman Catholic Cardinal in old age

Count D orsay / Maclise
COUNT ALFRED GUILLAUME GABRIEL D ORSAY French society leader in Paris and London. Wit, painter, sculptor, conversationalist and arbiter of fashion

Haitian military officer, holding a printed copy of the Cons
Print shows a Haitian military officer, holding a printed copy of the Constitution of 1801, standing opposite a bishop appealing to an image of God or Moses in the heavens

Uranographia constellations, 1801 C013 / 8953
Uranographia constellations. This page of this star atlas shows Northern Hemisphere constellations. The constellations are groupings of stars in the night sky

Steel engraving by James Mitan, 1801, after the painting by John Trumbull
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. Steel engraving by James Mitan, 1801, after the painting by John Trumbull

3rd President of the United States. Stipple engraving, c1801, by Cornelius Tiebout
THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). 3rd President of the United States. Stipple engraving, c1801, by Cornelius Tiebout

THORNTON: DRAGON ARUM. The Dragon Arum (Dracunculus vulgaris Schott). Engraving by William Ward after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora, by British botanist Robert John Thornton

Coal Mine Machinery
Improved Machinery for working Coal Mines - devices for conveying the coal along the galleries and up the shafts

Benedict Arnold
BENEDICT ARNOLD American military officer and traitor

Fonthill Visited
Admiral Nelson visits William Beckford at Fonthill, Berkshire Date: 1801

William Henry Seward
WILLIAM HENRY SEWARD American statesman Date: 1801 - 1872

BEETHOVEN: SONATA, 1801. A page from Sonata in C Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 (also known as Moonlight Sonata ) by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1801

PARIS: BASTILLE DAY, c1801. The celebration of Bastille Day, 14 July, on the Avenue des Champs Elysees with spectators watching a balloon ascension in Paris, France. Etching, c1801

Beethoven / Clement
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN German composer Portrait in Vienna, 1801

Domenico Cimarosa / Coltel
DOMENICO CIMAROSA Neapolitan composer

Gail Borden / Colour
GAIL BORDEN American inventor of condensed foodstuffs

Hc Kimball / Mormon / Cdv
HEBER CHASE KIMBALL Mormon leader, photographed at Salt Lake City in June 1866

Alfred Count D orsay
Alfred, COUNT D ORSAY artist, dandy and wit

Barry as Phaedra
ANN SPRANGER BARRY as Phaedra in the English adaptation of Racines Phedre

Jh Newman / Elliott & Fry
JOHN HENRY NEWMAN Catholic convert, subsequently a cardinal

1801, Cary Map of China and Korea, John Cary, 1754 - 1835, English cartographer, topography
1801, Cary Map of China and Korea, John Cary, 1754 - 1835, English cartographer

1801, Cary Map of Scotland, 4 Sheets, John Cary, 1754 - 1835, English cartographer

An illustration from Giuseppe Piazzi's catalogue of star positions, celebrating his discovery of the planetoid on 1
5311304 An illustration from Giuseppe Piazzi's catalogue of star positions, celebrating his discovery of the planetoid on 1 January 1801 which he named Ceres

Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) Scottish soldier. Copperplate engraving London 1833
530858 Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) Scottish soldier. Copperplate engraving London 1833; (add.info.: General leading successful Anglo-Turkish force against French at Aboukir Bay (Alexandria)

Pierre Soule (August 31, 1801 - March 26, 1870) was a U.S. politician and diplomat from Louisiana during the mid-19th
529371 Pierre Soule (August 31, 1801 - March 26, 1870) was a U.S. politician and diplomat from Louisiana during the mid-19th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Standards of Roman legions (top) and Weapons and armour used by Roman soldiers, 1801 (Copperplate engraving)
533935 Standards of Roman legions (top) and Weapons and armour used by Roman soldiers, 1801 (Copperplate engraving); (add.info)

Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) Scottish soldier, 19th century (engraving)
533485 Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) Scottish soldier, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: General leading successful Anglo-Turkish force against the French at Aboukir Bay (Alexandria), Egypt

General Abercromby landing at Aboukir Bay, 1801
6266281 General Abercromby landing at Aboukir Bay, 1801; (add.info.: British troops under the command of General Abercromby landing at Aboukir Bay, 1801. Sir Ralph Abercromby, 1734 -1801)

Chirk aqueduct on the Ellesmere Canal, London, 1829 (engraving)
540036 Chirk aqueduct on the Ellesmere Canal, London, 1829 (engraving); (add.info.: Built by Thomas Telford (1757-1834) between 1796 and 1801

Skeleton of Giant Mastodon excavated by Wilson Peale of Philadelphia at Newburgh on the Hudson, 1801 (engraving)
536600 Skeleton of Giant Mastodon excavated by Wilson Peale of Philadelphia at Newburgh on the Hudson, 1801 (engraving); (add.info.: From Cuvier The Animal Kingdom, London 1830)

Robert Fulton with his inventions, 1901 (engraving)
533002 Robert Fulton with his inventions, 1901 (engraving); (add.info.: Robert Fulton, American inventor and engineer (1765-1815): His submarine Nautilus . 1)Travelling on surface: 2)Submerged

Standard Metre in the Petit Luxembourg, Paris. Engraving, 1904
542320 Standard Metre in the Petit Luxembourg, Paris. Engraving, 1904.; (add.info.: Set up when Metrification introduced by the French National Assembly between 1791 and 1795)

Outing to View Maples in Autumn. From the Picture Book of Flowers of the Four Seasons... 1801. Private Collection

Interior Scene on a Snowy Day. From the Picture Book of Flowers of the Four Seasons... 1801. Private Collection

Girls Playing New Year Games. From the Picture Book of Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon... 1801)
Girls Playing New Year Games. From the Picture Book of Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon... 1801. Private Collection

Gathering Spring Herbs. From the Picture Book of Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon shiki... 1801)
Gathering Spring Herbs. From the Picture Book of Flowers of the Four Seasons (Ehon shiki... 1801. Private Collection

Nelson turns a blind eye - Battle of Copenhagen
Admiral Lord Nelson ignoring the signal from Sir Hyde Parker to stop fighting. He is looking though his telescope with his blind eye (popularising the phrase to turn a blind eye )

The Cutting Out of the Corvette La Chevrette, Bay of Camaret on the night of 21 July 1801 - below is a vignette the action between the Phoebe and French frigate L'Africaine. Date: 1801

Barritault JB. 01 Minicab G-AWEP
Barritault JB.01 Minicab G-AWEP (msn PFA 1801, homebuilt by F.S.Jackson to Barritault JB.01 standard), at Blackpool-Squire's Gate Airport in February 1972. Date: 1972

Undertakers regaling themselves at Death's Door, Battersea Rise, Surrey -- a satirical scene in the style of Hogarth, with lines from a serious long poem, The Grave

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In the year 1801, a myriad of events unfolded, shaping history and leaving an indelible mark on various realms. Jh Newman's photograph from 1888 captures a glimpse of the past, allowing us to peer into the bygone era. As we explore further, a map depicting the vast Dacian Empire and Roman provinces transports us back to ancient times. Amidst these historical reflections, we encounter an intriguing artwork showcasing the Puffing Devil locomotive. Its revolutionary design revolutionized transportation forever. Meanwhile, vibrant hyacinths bloom in all their glory, reminding us of nature's timeless beauty. The majestic Chirk Viaduct stands tall as a testament to architectural brilliance and engineering prowess. Its arches gracefully span over picturesque landscapes, captivating all who behold it. Banksia coccinea takes center stage in another masterpiece from the 19th century - C016 / 5535 - capturing its intricate details for eternity. Jh Newman collaborates with Whitlock to immortalize this botanical wonder. Count D'Orsay poses elegantly alongside Maclise's brush strokes; their artistic collaboration producing a portrait that exudes sophistication and charm. A Haitian military officer proudly holds a printed copy of "The Cons, " symbolizing resilience and determination amidst tumultuous times. This image serves as a reminder of Haiti's rich history and struggle for independence. James Mitan skillfully engraves John Trumbull's painting onto steel plates in 1801 - an exquisite fusion of artistry that brings historical moments to life before our eyes. Cornelius Tiebout employs his mastery in stipple engraving to create an iconic representation of America's third President in all his statesmanship – forever preserving Thomas Jefferson’s legacy for generations to come. Lastly, William Ward breathes life into Peter Henderson's painting for Robert John Thornton’s "Temple of Flora. " The Dragon Arum emerges from the page, captivating us with its exotic allure.