1828 Collection

Man riding on a steam rocket
The Flight of Intellect. A comic image of a thin man riding on a steam rocket, with his top hat flying off behind him. Portrait of Mr Golightly experimenting on Mess Quick & Speeds new patent high

Courtroom Scene, 1828
Courtroom scene

Tolstoy / 1876 Photo
LEO TOLSTOY Russian novelist in 1876, at age 48

President Andrew Jackson destroying the Bank of the United States. Lithograph cartoon, 1828
ANDREW JACKSON (1828). President Andrew Jackson destroying the Bank of the United States. Lithograph cartoon, 1828

Spitalfields / Church
Christ Church, Spitalfields

Hammersmith Bridge C1828
suspension bridge, with people and boats

Wales / Abergavenny 1828
Abergavenny from the Uske Road

EXPL2A-00139
Timbuktu in Africa, as drawn by Rene-Auguste Caillie, the first European visitor, 1828. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of Caillies illustration

Fairhead from Ballycastle (1828). Nicholl, Andrew 1804 - 1886. Date: 1828

Bewicks Workshop
The exterior of Thomas Bewicks workshop, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Date: 1753 - 1828

Lobster V Hedgehog
A duel between a hedgehog and a lobster

Jules Verne
JULES VERNE with scenes from 20, 000 lieues sous les mers and L Ile Mysterieuse

Mr Punch and Toby
Punch and Toby

Archery Match, 1828
An archery match, for which the competitors dress like Robin Hood and his Merry Men

East End Pub Scene 1828
The clientele is varied inside this pub in the East End of London

Tolstoy Last Journey
LEO TOLSTOY The Russian novelist sets out on his last journey... Date: 1828 - 1910

Henrik Ibsen / Home / Oslo
HENRIK IBSEN Norwegian dramatist in his study at his home in Oslo

Punch, Judy, Baby
Punch, Judy and the baby

A Pigeon Shoot, 1828
A pigeon shoot

Leo Tolstoy, Russian novelist
Leo Tolstoy (Count Lyev Nikolayevich Tolstoy), Russian novelist, essayist, dramatist and educational reformer

Rossetti / Graphic
DANTE GABRIEL ROSSETTI Poet and Pre-Raphaelite artist

Egyptian Hall

Franz Schubert / Nowak
FRANZ SCHUBERT Austrian musician, taking a walk in the countryside

BESSIERES, Jean-Baptiste (1768-1813). Marshal of the French Empire. Duke of Istria. He fought with Napoleon in the campaigns of Egypt, Spain and Russia

Mathilde Wesendonck
MATHILDE WESENDONCK (or Wesendonk) German poet who though married infatuated Richard Wagner who set her poems to music - the Wesendonck Lieder

Thomas Bewick at Work
THOMAS BEWICK The eminent engraver and his assistants making woodcuts of stuffed birds

Franz Schubert / Torggler
FRANZ SCHUBERT Austrian musician

Old Kingston Bridge
This oil painting shows a boat stocked with various boxes, travelling under an arch of Kingston Bridge, which spans the river Thames in southwest London

Orange Fruit, Citrus Aurantium, Fructus, 1828 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986327 Orange Fruit, Citrus Aurantium, Fructus, 1828 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Strenzl, Ignaz (fl.1828) (after); 45.8x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orange Fruit; Citrus Aurantium)

Knock Layde, near Ballycastle (c1828). Nicholl, Andrew 1804 - 1886. Date: 1828

Woman in Prison
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Woman in Prison. Red and sanguine wash painting. Unique try that was destined

Ibsen, Henrik (1828-1906). Norwegian dramatist. Poster for the theatre performance of The Lady from the Sea (Die Frau vom Meer)

King George Iv / 1828
KING GEORGE IV OF ENGLAND Head & shoulders, full face, wearing a coat with a fur collar

Goya (Postcard)
FRANCISCO JOSE DE GOYA Y LUCIENTES Spanish painter, etcher and lithographer

Henrik Ibsen / Oslo / 1898
HENRIK IBSEN Norwegian dramatist out riding with his brother in Oslo in 1898, showing the National Theatre (left) and Ibsens own statue (right)

Grandville Musicians
Musicians satirised by being represented as animals

Bird Pharmacist
A bird pharmacist and his customers

Franz Schubert / Postcard
FRANZ SCHUBERT Austrian musician

William Coxe - 1
WILLIAM COXE English churchman, Archdeacon of Wiltshire; historian. Date: 1747 - 1828

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

Leo Tolstoy in Study
LEO TOLSTOY Russian novelist and moral philosopher writing in his study Date: 1828 - 1910

Franz Schubert / Anon Eng
FRANZ SCHUBERT Austrian composer

Franz Schubert / Adlard
FRANZ SCHUBERT Austrian musician

Rostrevor (c1828). Nicholl, Andrew 1804 - 1886. Date: 1828 (circa)

There was nothing to be done and he died
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). There was nothing to be done and he died. Plate 53

Bakers Man with Dogs

Tolstoy (Vanity Fair)
LEO TOLSTOY Russian novelist in old age Date: 1828 - 1910

London Street Scene
Leadenhall Street, London, with wagon unloading goods, stage coach and horse bus, as well as passers-by

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"Exploring the Extraordinary: A Glimpse into 1828" Step into the captivating world of 1828, where history unfolds in remarkable ways. In a dimly lit courtroom scene, justice is served as legal battles shape society's future. Meanwhile, an audacious man defies gravity on a steam rocket, pushing the boundaries of human ingenuity and imagination. Amidst political turmoil, President Andrew Jackson takes center stage as he fearlessly dismantles the powerful Bank of the United States. A lithograph cartoon captures this pivotal moment, showcasing his determination to reshape America's financial landscape. Intriguingly contrasting with these events is Tolstoy's enigmatic presence in a black-and-white photograph from 1876. The renowned author seems to bridge two eras with his timeless wisdom and literary genius. Venturing beyond borders, we find ourselves amidst Spitalfields' charming church and Hammersmith Bridge in their nascent forms - glimpses into architectural marvels that would stand tall for centuries to come. These structures bear witness to progress and innovation shaping urban landscapes. Delving deeper into daily life scenes from East End pubs in 1828 reveals a vibrant tapestry of camaraderie and revelry against an ever-changing backdrop of societal norms, and is here that stories are shared over pints while dreams take flight on wings fueled by hope. Nature's wonders also unfold before our eyes through Andrew Nicholl's breathtaking depiction of Fairhead from Ballycastle in 1828. Majestic cliffs rise proudly above crashing waves, reminding us of Earth's awe-inspiring beauty that has captivated artists throughout time. Stepping inside Bewick's Workshop transports us back to an era when craftsmanship thrived; intricate details carved onto woodblocks breathe life into illustrations that have stood the test of time. And who could forget Lobster v Hedgehog? This whimsical encounter reminds us that even within the confines of nature, unexpected encounters can spark curiosity and wonder.