1832 Collection (page 63)

Hunting & Town Garb 1832
Hunting: peaked cap with chin strap, velvet cut-away jacket, black trousers with goat skin leggings. Town: Black S-B velvet frock coat, deerskin trousers & spotted cravat

Royal Exchange Fireman
A fireman of the Royal Exchange Association, before the formation of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in 1865

Jesus Blesses Business
The Sons of Business are blest by Jesus who approves the honest tradesman as an agent of social welfare and bestower of blessings on mankind

French at Doel 1832
An episode in the creation of Belgium - the French division Sebastiani defend the dykes of Doel against the Dutch

Goethe (Stieler) Colour
JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE German writer and scientist

Reform Bill Passed 1832
The Reform Bill is finally passed through the House of Lords on 7 June 1832

Sir George Tryon - 3
SIR GEORGE TRYON British naval commander who scored a spectacular own goal by steering his ship the Victoria into the path of the Camperdown

Napoleon II Baptised
Baptism of Napoleons son, k.a. le Roi de Rome, in the chapel of the Tuileries, He will never actually reign, and after his fathers abdication will live in exile in Austria

Goethe Birthplace
J W VON GOETHE his birthplace in Frankfurt, Hirschgraben nr. 23

Indian Levitating
LEVITATION Sheshal, a Cuddapah Brahmin, sitting in mid-air, without any apparent support

Village Cricket
A village cricket match

Sidney Herbert / Stodart
SIDNEY HERBERT 1ST BARON HERBERT OF LEA 2nd son of the 11th Earl of Pembroke British MP from 1832 - 1860

Cochrane / Dundonald
THOMAS, Lord COCHRANE, 10th earl of Dundonald Naval commander, expelled from Royal Navy 1814, commanded Chile, Brazilian and Greek navies, then pardoned 1832

Grasmere / Allom / 1832
Grasmere Lake from Butter Crags, Westmorland

House of Commons / 1832
The House of Commons in session, two years before it was destroyed by fire

Jeremy Bentham
JEREMY BENTHAM Jurist and philosopher, promoter of principle of the greatest happiness of the greatest number

Jean-Antoine Chaptal
JEAN-ANTOINE CHAPTAL comte de Chanteloup, French chemist, suggested adding sugar to speed fermentation of wine &c

Lewis Carroll / L&l / Fronts
LEWIS CARROLL Real name : Charles Lutwidge Dodgson English mathematician and writer - creator of Alice

Bismarck / Rohling / Page 6
Bismarck is a student at Gottingen University

Isabella Lucy Bird
ISABELLA LUCY BIRD English traveller, lecturer and writer. First woman fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 1892

Sir William Crookes
SIR WILLIAM CROOKES scientist

SCOTT (1771 - 1832)
SIR WALTER SCOTT Scottish writer

Jules Ferry Caricature
JULES FERRY French statesman

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German writer and polymath. His writings include poetry, drama, literature, theology, philosophy and science

Evariste Galois, French mathematician. Sadly, he died in a duel at the age of 20

CROOKES (1832-1919)
sir William scientist, investigator of the paranormal

EIFFEL (1832-1923)
Gustave Eiffel French engineer

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"1832: A Year of Art, Exploration, and Revolution" In the year 1832, a wave of creativity and change swept across the world. Artists and thinkers were inspired by historical events, mythical tales, and scientific discoveries that shaped their works. One such masterpiece was "Lady of Shalott, " painted in 1888 by an unknown artist. This enchanting artwork depicted the tragic story of a cursed lady confined to her tower. Meanwhile, aboard HMS Beagle, Charles Darwin embarked on his historic voyage around the world. The ship sailed through uncharted waters as Darwin observed nature's wonders that would later inspire his groundbreaking theory of evolution. In Germany, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe sat before his window while being immortalized in a painting by Tischbein. This moment captured not only Goethe's brilliance but also symbolized the power of introspection and self-reflection. Gustave Dore emerged as a prominent French artist during this time period with two notable works - "The Fall of Rebel Angels" and "Satan Vanquished. " These intricate engravings showcased Dore's mastery in depicting biblical narratives with astonishing detail. On another front, the Royal Horse Artillery displayed their prowess in battle during conflicts like the Naval Battle of Navarino illustrated by Louis Garneray. His artistry brought to life the intensity and heroism witnessed on those tumultuous seas. Amidst these grand spectacles stood Ellen Bright at Wombwell's Menagerie in 1850; her untimely death serving as a reminder of both humanity's fascination with exotic animals and our own mortality. As HMS Beagle braved treacherous Cape Horn waters off South America’s coastlines, it carried within its hulls not just explorers but also seeds for future intellectual growth – Jeremy Bentham’s philosophies blending seamlessly with James Watt’s technological advancements.