1821 Collection (page 2)

John Rennie / Sepia Anon
JOHN RENNIE Scottish civil engineer

Richard Burton / Leighton1
SIR RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON Traveller and writer

Egan / Life in London / 1821
Corinthian Tom, Jerry Hawthorn, Esq. & Bob Logic, make the most of an evening at Vauxhall Gardens

Richard Cosway - 1
Richard Cosway Artist

Bailiff and Writ
TAPPING - a bailiff corners a young man in the street and serves a writ on him, perhaps a tailors bill he has forgotten to pay, perhaps something more serious

Crossing St Bernard
NAPOLEON I crossing the Saint-Bernard pass through the Alps, 1800

Napoleon (Miniature)
NAPOLEON I as Emperor, after 1804

John Keats / Crayon Portr
JOHN KEATS English poet

John Keats / J Severn
JOHN KEATS English poet

Napoleon Circa 1807
Napoleon as Emperor, in his study, circa 1807

Napoleon (By Vignen)

Napoleon Arcola Bridge
Napoleon on the bridge at Arcola, Italy, 15 November 1796

Young Napoleon has his fortune told by a gipsy
The young Napoleon, later Emperor of France, has his fortune told by a gipsy in Corsica

Richard Burton in eastern costume
Richard Burton, traveller, in the costume he wore as a pilgrim to Mecca

Charles Meryon (French, 1821 - 1868), La morgue, Paris (The Mortuary), 1854, etching

Charles Meryon
CHARLES MERYON

Napoleon I and his son Napolon II king of Rome (engraving)
3697245 Napoleon I and his son Napolon II king of Rome (engraving); PHAS/UIG.

Amputation of the arm at the shoulder. From Illustrations of the Great Operations of Surgery by Charles Bell (London)
526811 Amputation of the arm at the shoulder. From Illustrations of the Great Operations of Surgery by Charles Bell (London, 1821)

Tom, Jerry, Logic backing Tommy Sweep at Royal Cockpit
863235 Tom, Jerry, Logic backing Tommy Sweep at Royal Cockpit; (add.info.: Tom, Jerry and Logic, backing Tommy the Sweep at the Royal Cockpit)

French annual calendar for 1821
5304804 French annual calendar for 1821; (add.info.: French annual calendar for 1821); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Hatter. In the foreground a hat is being shaped (blocked). In the background the hats are being felted
531834 The Hatter. In the foreground a hat is being shaped (blocked). In the background the hats are being felted 'kettle'

Russian Manners and Customs', 1821. Coloured lithograph
544519 Russian Manners and Customs', 1821. Coloured lithograph.; (add.info.: Peasant Interior: Husband and wife in their wooden dwelling)

'Splendid Jem',recognised by Tom amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham, 1821 (engraving)
536811 'Splendid Jem',recognised by Tom amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham, 1821 (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); (add.info.: 'Splendid Jem')

Portrait of Thomas Erskine
864186 Portrait of Thomas Erskine; (add.info.: Thomas Erskine, first Baron Erskine (1750-1823) Scottish-born British jurist and statesman: Lord Chancellor 1806: Friend of CJ Fox and RB Sheridan

Monkey Jaco Macacco
863233 Monkey Jaco Macacco; (add.info.: Tom and Jerry sporting their blunt on the phenomenon Monkey Jaco Macacco at the Westminster Westminster Pit)

Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to perform an amputation at the shoulder
526833 Surgeon and his assistants, before the introduction of anaesthetics, prepared to perform an amputation at the shoulder. Surgeon stands, left, next the assistant surgeon (behind patient)

Hauling clinker-built rowing boat
864157 Hauling clinker-built rowing boat; (add.info.: Hauling a clinker-built rowing boat on shore. Aquatint, London, 1821.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Village of Brixen, Tirol, Austria, engraving by S.Cholet, 1821 (engraving)
3600039 Village of Brixen, Tirol, Austria, engraving by S.Cholet, 1821 (engraving); (add.info.: Village of Brixen .Tirol. Austria. Engraving by S.Cholet, 1821)

Hernia Cerebri: Rupture of the Dura Mater by the rapid growth of a brain tumour
526810 Hernia Cerebri: Rupture of the Dura Mater by the rapid growth of a brain tumour. On the left are bone fragments removed from the rupture. The bottom two figures are forms of dressing

Amputation of the leg at the thigh. The tourniquet deadened the pain as well as reducing the flow of blood but was
526812 Amputation of the leg at the thigh. The tourniquet deadened the pain as well as reducing the flow of blood but was likely to cause serious tissue damage

Théâtre Italien. Rossini soutenant Manuel Garcia dans Otello, Mme Fodor dans Rosine et... 1821
Theatre Italien. Rossini soutenant Manuel Garcia dans Otello, Mme Fodor dans Rosine et... 1821. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Napoleon on his Deathbed, May 1821. Artist: Horace Vernet
Napoleon on his Deathbed, May 1821. Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon I) (1769-1821), Emperor of France 1804-1815. After his defeat at Waterloo in 1815 and his subsequent surrender to the British

Irish gentlemen brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822
Irish gentlemen boxing and brawling with night watchmen, Dublin, 1822. A man in a sedan chair waves a bicorne hat. Brian Boru, Sir Shawn O Dogherty on a Night Row with the Charleys in Dame Street

Manuela Gonzalez Velazquez playing the piano, 1820-1821
Zacarias Gonzalez Velazquez (1763-1834). Spanish painter. Manuela Gonzalez Velazquez playing the piano, 1820-1821. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Highest Life in London, Tom & Jerry Sporting a Toe among the Corinthians at Almack's in the West Date: 1821

Coronation of George IV, Westminster Abbey, London
The Moment of Recognition, Coronation of King George IV at Westminster Abbey, London, 19 July 1821 Date: 1821

Prince Jozef Poniatowski entering Krakow on July 15, 1809
Jozef Antoni Poniatowski (1763-1813). Polish general and Marshal of French Empire. Prince Jozef Poniatowski entering Krakow on July 15, 1809, 1821. Detail. Painting by Michal Stachowicz (1768-1825)

Vergil's First Eclogue Woodcuts
A series of three woodcut prints (first state) depicting scenes of nature under light and dark skies. These subjects were used from Ambrose Phillips imitation of Vergil's First Eclogue (1821)

Mrs. Macquarie
Portrait from a miniature which now belongs in the Hobart Museum. The subject lady is Elizabeth Macquarie, second wife of Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales between 1810 and 1821

Governor Macquarie
A portrait painting of Colonel Lachlan Macquarie, 1762-1824, a British Army officer and colonial administrator from Scotland, who served as the fifth governor of New South Wales between 1810 to 1821

Colonel Lachlan Macquarie
A portrait painting of Colonel Lachlan Macquarie, 1762-1824, a British Army officer and colonial administrator from Scotland, who served as the fifth governor of New South Wales between 1810 to 1821

Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey, KG, British army officer and politician. Date: 1821

Longwood House, St Helena, the place of the death of Napoleon Bonaparte on 5th May 1821. Following exile to the Island, Napoleon moved to Longwood House in December 1815; it had fallen into

BRANDENBURGH HOUSE FUL
Brandenburgh House, Fulham, the residence of queen Caroline during her trial, and the place of her death in 1821 ; it was demolished in the following year. Date: early 19th century

Exterior of the new Haymarket Theatre, London. Date: July 1821

QUEEN CAROLINE DIES
CAROLINE OF BRUNSWICK on her deathbed. Date: 1768 - 1821

WEBER/FREISCHUTZ/LIEBIG6
Act three, scene five : a hermit pleads for Max, he is forgiven, everyone is happy (except Caspar, now dead, but he has only himself to blame.) Date: first performed 1821

CORONATION/CHAMPION ENGL
The Champion of England, head of the House of Dymoke, Lincolnshire - it was a tradition for him to appear at every coronation until that of George IV in 1821 Date: -

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"1821: A Year of Literary and Historical Significance" In the quaint village of Hampstead, a young poet named John Keats found solace in nature as he penned his immortal verses. Meanwhile, across the seas on the remote island of St Helena, Napoleon Bonaparte studied a map that depicted his exile with melancholy eyes. The political cartoonist James Gillray captured the essence of this era by depicting Napoleon I alongside King George III, symbolizing their contrasting destinies. Little did they know that another man destined for greatness was born this year – Sir Richard Francis Burton, an explorer and adventurer who would leave an indelible mark on history. While Burton embarked on thrilling expeditions to unknown lands, Theodoros Kolokotronis emerged as a Greek hero during the War of Independence against Ottoman rule. His bravery inspired countless others to fight for freedom and independence. In Russia, Fyodor Dostoevsky took his first breaths amidst a turbulent period in history. His literary genius would later explore themes of human suffering and redemption in works like "Crime and Punishment, " leaving an enduring legacy. As Louis-François Lejeune visited Napoleon on St Helena, he witnessed firsthand the fallen emperor's isolation and contemplation. This poignant encounter would inspire many artists to capture Napoleon's final days through various mediums. Meanwhile, Louis Garneray depicted the dramatic Naval Battle of Navarino where European powers united against Ottoman forces. This event marked a turning point in Greece's struggle for independence and brought hope to oppressed nations worldwide. Richard Burton's adventurous spirit resonated with Frederic Leighton as he portrayed him in a painting filled with intrigue and mystery. Their collaboration showcased both men's dedication to exploring uncharted territories – be it physical or artistic realms. Lastly, we remember John Keats' last illness which tragically cut short his poetic journey at such a tender age.