1840 Collection

Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog
The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog by FRIEDRICH, Caspar David (1744-1840). Romanticism. Oil on canvas

Thomas Hardy 1921
Photographic portrait of Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) Date: 1921

Sussex Vs. Kent C. 1840
A wonderful picture of the match between the sides at Brighton, with many of the top players of past and present, including Alfred Mynn, Felix, Wisden and Wenman (batting)

Thomas Hardy
THOMAS HARDY writer and cyclist, at his home at Max Gate, early 1920s

POSTAGE STAMP, 1840. The Penny Black of Great Britain, engraved by Frederick Heath and printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. Issued on 6 May 1840, it was the worlds first adhesive postage stamp

SPORT / SHINTY / 1840
A wild game of shinty in Scotland

English Prizefighters
A pair of bruisers slug it out with their bare fists while a genteel crowd watches the action

Thomas Hardy
THOMAS HARDY writer, at his home at Max Gate, early 1920s

T E Lawrence
circa 1919: British soldier, adventurer and author Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888 - 1935) known as Lawrence Of Arabia. He joined the Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I

Paganini (Ingres)
NICCOLO PAGANINI Italian musician, in 1819

Forth Bridge Construct
The Forth Bridge during construction. Designed by Sir John Fowler (1817- 1898) and Sir Benjamin Baker (1840-1907) and constructed by Sir William Arrol (1839-1913)

Paganini Kings Theatre
NICCOLO PAGANINI The virtuoso violinist performing at the Kings Theatre, London, in June 1831

T E Lawrence
British soldier, adventurer and author Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888 - 1935) the Uncrowned King Of The Arabs on the Governors Balcony in Jerusalem

CONSTELLATION MAP. An Indian Sanskrit star map, 1840, ordered as a manuscript horoscope for Prince Navanihal Singh

NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE (1804-1864). American writer. Oil painting by Charles Osgood, 1840

Treaty of Waitangi
The Treaty of Waitangi: Maori chiefs recognise British sovereignty and New Zealand becomes part of the British Empire. This was designed to guarantee land rights to the Maoris

Dandies / Beau Brummel
BEAU BRUMMELL In Londons Bond Street Brummell, after being ignored by the Prince Regent (George IV) asks Lord Moira, Whos your fat friend ?

India Amritsar
The Golden Temple Date: circa 1840

LA Scala, Milano
LA SCALA, MILANO The auditorium viewed from the back of the stage Date: circa 1840

Plague doctor, 18th century
Plague doctor. 18th-century artwork of the costume worn by a plague doctor, or any doctor dealing with quarantined patients

Queen Victoria on her wedding day

Wharncliffe Viaduct
The Wharncliffe Viaduct of the Great Western Railroad, at Hanwell, Middlesex. Brunel (I.K) was responsible for the construction and design of much of the early GWR

Ryeland Sheep
Ryeland sheep : ram and ewe bred by Mr Tomkins of Kingspion, Herefordshire;

Illicit / Cuckold 1840
The hunter and his horns

Londonderry, Ireland
The city seen across the river Foyle

Glamis Castle, Forfarshire, Scotland
View of Glamis Castle in Forfarshire, Scotland

Marriage of Victoria
The marriage of Queen Victoria to her cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Date: 10 February 1840

An illustration of a courtship
A scene by Marcus Stone (1840-1921) of a young Regency couple relaxing together on a summers evening

Blyth Nothumberland
Blyth, Northumberland, on the North Sea coast

Highest Mountains
The worlds highest mountains, headed by Kanchenjunga; it has subsequently been established that Mounts Everest and Godwin Austen are both higher

Reform Club / Saloon / 1840
Gentlemen and women in the corridor of the saloon

Auguste Rodin, Figure Facing Forward, French, 1840 - 1917, graphite and watercolor

England / Alton Towers
Alton Towers, Staffordshire, seat of the earl of Shrewsbury - begun 1814, much added to, greatly admired for its magnificence indoors and out Date: circa 1840

Industry / Burton on Trent
The industrial landscape at Burton on Trent

Humanised turkey in the role of a banker
A humanised turkey dressed in a suit, cast in the role of a fat banker, surrounded by bags of money

Indian Dancing Girl / 1840
A Bayadere. Indian dancers performed for entertainment and for religious purposes. Some were attached to temples

Four Courts / Dublin 1840
Dublin: the Four (Law) Courts, seen from the river

Berwick and Bridges
The bridges and harbour of Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, seen from the northwest, in Scotland : England is across the Tweed

Egypt / Alexandria
bird s-eye view of the harbour

Harpers Ferry, Wv
This is where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers merge, in the Blue Mountain region of West Virginia. In 1859 it will be the scene of John Browns ill-fated raid

Humanised elephant in the role of a bon viveur
A humanised elephant, wearing waistcoat, trousers and tailcoat, cast in the role of a bon viveur, with corks popping out of wine bottles behind him

Treaty of Waitangi
Maori chiefs recognise British sovereignty by signing the Treaty of Waitangi

Warwick Castle / C1840
Warwick Castle viewed from the river

BRITANNIA
Britannia depicted with various devices emblematic of Britains greatness

Penny Post Jubilee card - Sir Rowland Hill - 1890
A Penny Post Jubilee card, issued in 1890 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee (50 years, 1840 - 1890) of the Penny Post. The card features a postman from 1840 and one from 1890

IRELAND, 19th CENTURY. A pontoon bridge over Lough Conn in County Mayo, Ireland. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after William Henry Barlett

COCK FIGHT, 1840. Lithograph after a drawing by Henry Thomas Alken, 1840

IRELAND: WATERFORD, c1840. Scene at the quay in Waterford, Ireland, near the mouth of the river Suir. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after William Henry Bartlett

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In the year 1840, a world of art, culture, and innovation unfolded. The iconic painting "Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog" by Caspar David Friedrich captivated viewers with its mysterious allure, depicting a solitary figure contemplating nature's vastness. Meanwhile, cricket enthusiasts witnessed an intense battle between Sussex and Kent in 1840, showcasing the timeless rivalry between two English counties. During this era, T. E. Lawrence was born - a man who would later become known as Lawrence of Arabia for his pivotal role in Arab revolt against Ottoman rule during World War I. As history unfolded, another significant milestone emerged: the issuance of the Penny Black postage stamp on May 6th. Engraved by Frederick Heath and printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. , it became the world's first adhesive postage stamp revolutionizing mail delivery forever. Sports also took center stage in 1840; English prizefighters showcased their skills while sports like shinty gained popularity among enthusiasts seeking thrilling competition. In Scotland, construction began on what would become an engineering marvel - the Forth Bridge - connecting Edinburgh to Fife across the Firth of Forth. Amidst these cultural and technological advancements stood Thomas Hardy – a renowned author whose works captured both rural life and human emotions with profound depth. His writings resonated with readers then and continue to do so today. The realm of music saw virtuoso Niccolò Paganini enchanting audiences worldwide with his violin mastery; even famed artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres immortalized him through his brush strokes at Kings Theatre. As time moved forward from that eventful year in 1840 towards 1921 when Thomas Hardy passed away but left behind an enduring literary legacy that continues to inspire generations long after he departed this world.