1818 Collection

RIVERA, Diego. Man, Controller of
RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). Man, Controller of the Universe. 1934. Right detail. Mexican Mural Painting. Fresco. MEXICO. FEDERAL DISTRICT. Mexico City. Fine Arts Palace

Dorothea Jordan - 2
DOROTHEA JORDAN (nee Bland) actress and mistress of William IV; as Priscilla Tomboy in The Romp a comic opera after Bickerstaffs Love in the city

Henri Christophe
Henri (or Henry) Christophe a leader in the Haitian Revolution, winning independence from France for Haiti in 1804. Made President of Haiti in 1807, and in March 1811 was proclaimed Henri I

Wilmots Late Scarlet Strawberry. Coloured engraving from William Hooker, Pomona Londinensis: containing colored engravings of the most esteemed fruits cultivated in the British Gardens. Vol. I

St Giles Hospital, Camberwell, London
The administrative offices of Camberwell St Giles Hospital, formerly part of the Camberwell workhouse on Havil Street, now St Giles Road, south east London

Papaver Rhoeas (Common Poppy), 1811-1818 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986407 Papaver Rhoeas (Common Poppy), 1811-1818 (hand-coloured lithograph) by German School, (19th century); 48x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Papaver Rhoeas (Common Poppy)

Haiti Royal Palace
Citadelle Laferrire, the palace of Henri Christophe, ruler from 1807, king 1811-1818, committed suicide 1820

Abigail Adams
ABIGAIL ADAMS nee Smith. American writer and wife of John Adams, 2nd President of the United States

Ascot, Circa 1818
Horse racing in the early 19th Century

Frontispiece illustration from Frankenstein
Frontispiece illustration from Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein. Date: first published 1818

1818, Pinkerton Map of the British Isles, England, Scotland, Ireland, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

MARX, Karl (1818-1883). German philosopher, politician, economist and revolutionary. Portrait of Karl Marx. Engraving

MARX, Karl (1818-1883); ENGELS, Friedrich (1820-1895). German philosopher, politician, economist and revolutionary.; German socialist

The velocipede course in the garden of the Luxembourg, Paris, France, in 1818. Wood engraving, French, 19th century
PARIS: BICYCLING, 1818. The velocipede course in the garden of the Luxembourg, Paris, France, in 1818. Wood engraving, French, 19th century

Song of Sixpence 1818
Sing a song of sixpence, A bag full of rye, Four-and-twenty blackbirds Baked in a pie

Man and Woman of Friesland (Holland). A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

Man and Woman of Guyana, South America, possibly Arawaks. A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

Workhouse Infirmary, Havil Street, Camberwell, London
The administrative offices of Camberwell St Giles poor law infirmary on Havil Street (now St Giles Road) in south east London

Nankeen Trousers 1818
Pink striped waistcoat, blue tight fitting double-breasted coat with hip pocket, velvet collar, narrow tails & padded shoulders & top hat, nankeen trousers & black pumps

James Froude
JAMES ANTHONY FROUDE - British historian and writer. Date: 1818 - 1894

A group of Persian musicians
A group of four Persian musicians playing their instruments. 1818

Battle of Waterloo, 1815 - The Battle of Waterloo, 1815. Watercolour by William Heath, unsigned, 1818 (c).Possibly the original design for Wellingtons Victories plate 29, drawn and etched by W Heath

TECUMSEH (c1768-1813). Shawnee chief. Wood engraving, 1818

Edinburgh / Midlothian
The heart of Midlothian - the old Tolbooth or prison, from which Walter Scott took the name of his novel published in 1818

Lola Montez / Jules Laure
MARIA DOLORES ELIZA ROSEANNA GILBERT, known as LOLA MONTEZ American dancer and adventuress, born in Ireland

Jean Pierre Boyer / 1843
JEAN PIERRE BOYER President of Haiti, 1818-1843

Queen Charlotte (Beechey
Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz Queen of George III

Queen Charlotte (Col)
Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz Queen of George III

Clerkenwell Prison
Engaving depicting the old House of Detention, Clerkenwell. Clerkenwell (old) Prison, also known as the Clerkenwell House of Detention or Middlesex House of Detention, was a prison in Clerkenwell

Maj Gen Arthur St. Clair
MAJOR GEN. ARTHUR ST.CLAIR served in Continental army as Brigadier General; evacuated Fort Ticonderoga before Burgoynes advance (1777). Date: 1736 - 1818

John Walter - 1
JOHN WALTER (junior) statesman, proprietor of The Times Date: 1818 - 1894

A couple of Peasants from Baden, Germany. A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

1818, Pinkerton Map of Chile, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

KILNSEA CROSS, Yorkshire
Kilnsea Cross, at Holderness, Yorkshire, is an enigmatic erection which has defied antiquarians -- it was probably moved here from another location on the rapidly eroding coast, but its origins

Man and Woman of Cacongo on the coast of Angola (formerly part of the Congo, Central Africa). A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

Man and Woman of the Congo. A book of national types and costumes from the early 19th century

York / Ramparts / Minster
York: view of the Minster from the ramparts

Bride of Lammermoor - 2
THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR Ravenswood and the apparition

Mary Brunton - 2
Mrs MARY BRUNTON The authoress of Self- Control, Discipline and other works

1818, Pinkerton Map of Persia, Iran, Afghanistan, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Man, woman and baby of Corea, Korea, 1818. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton

Group of Marathas during the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1819), between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire, India. Date: 1818

Man and woman of China, 1818. Man with tobacco pipe, holding hands with a woman. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal

Preparations for the Duke of Cornwalls visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal
The cleaning team ensure that every inch of the museum is spotless ahead of the royal visit. One of a series of images documenting the visit of the Royal Institution of Cornwalls patron

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh, Jaipur
3610097 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Jagat Singh, Jaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh Third, Jaipur
3610099 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh Third, Jaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

French gentleman with wide-brim top hat, riding coat with velvet collar, grey American-style trousers, boots, holding a riding crop

Khoikhoi man and woman, South Africa, 1818. They wear animal skins and woven skirts and stand in front of huts covered in animal hides

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In the year 1818, history witnessed a multitude of remarkable events and individuals that left an indelible mark on various fields. One such figure was Henri Christophe, who became the self-proclaimed King of Haiti in this very year. His reign brought about significant changes to the country's social and political landscape. Meanwhile, in England, a new variety of strawberry called Wilmots Late Scarlet Strawberry was introduced. Its delicious taste and vibrant red color made it an instant favorite among fruit enthusiasts. Across the Atlantic Ocean, renowned Mexican artist Diego Rivera was born in 1818. Known for his captivating murals depicting Mexican culture and society, he would go on to become one of the most influential artists of his time. On a different note, St Giles Hospital in Camberwell, London opened its doors to provide care for those suffering from mental illnesses. This institution played a crucial role in advancing psychiatric treatment during this era. The Song of Sixpence 1818 edition captivated readers with its enchanting verses and whimsical illustrations. It remains a beloved piece of children's literature even today. Speaking of illustrations, Mary Shelley's iconic novel Frankenstein featured a haunting frontispiece illustration that captured readers' imaginations as they delved into her tale of science gone awry. Moving onto fashion and horse racing aficionados alike were treated to Ascot races circa 1818—a glamorous event where attendees showcased their finest attire while cheering on their favorite horses at this prestigious British racecourse. Back across the ocean again lies Haiti's Royal Palace—constructed by King Henry Christophe himself—an architectural marvel that stood as a symbol of power and grandeur until it tragically crumbled during an earthquake many years later. In politics and philosophy circles, Karl Marx emerged onto the scene with his birth in 1818. Alongside Friedrich Engels—who would join forces with Marx later—their ideas would shape socio-economic theories that would reverberate throughout history.