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1859 Collection (page 5)

In the year 1859, a myriad of remarkable events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history

Background image1859 Collection: Unidentified Location in China

Unidentified Location in China
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Garden of Kota

Canton. Garden of Kota
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. View in the Grounds of the Imperial College

Canton. View in the Grounds of the Imperial College
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Group of Women at Work

Canton. Group of Women at Work
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. General View of How Qua's Garden

Canton. General View of How Qua's Garden
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Group of Chinese Plants

Canton. Group of Chinese Plants
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Farewell of Gen Sir Charles Straubenzee to Chinese General

Farewell of Gen Sir Charles Straubenzee to Chinese General
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Chinese Marine Store Stall, and Sugar Cane Dealer

Canton. Chinese Marine Store Stall, and Sugar Cane Dealer
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Panorama overlooking Treasury Street

Canton. Panorama overlooking Treasury Street
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Temple of the Five Genii and Celebrated Nine Storied Pagoda

Temple of the Five Genii and Celebrated Nine Storied Pagoda
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. The Examination Hall

Canton. The Examination Hall
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Small Pagoda on the Southeast of the City

Canton. Small Pagoda on the Southeast of the City
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: View of Magazine Hill from the Parade Ground, Canton

View of Magazine Hill from the Parade Ground, Canton
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Candelabra before the Idol of Longevity

Canton. Candelabra before the Idol of Longevity
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. Group of Chinese Ladies of Rank

Canton. Group of Chinese Ladies of Rank
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Two Chinese Ladies of Rank sitting for their Portraits

Two Chinese Ladies of Rank sitting for their Portraits
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Entrance to the Yamun of Pet Kwei

Entrance to the Yamun of Pet Kwei
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Canton. View of the Yamun of the Allied Commissioners

Canton. View of the Yamun of the Allied Commissioners
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: Chinese Ladies form part of the Establishment of a Mandarin

Chinese Ladies form part of the Establishment of a Mandarin
Pierre Joseph Rossier. Views in China issued by Negretti and Zambra in 1859 and 1861. First Series and second series. These important images were the first commercial views of China to be sold in

Background image1859 Collection: The Red House, Upton

The Red House, Upton
A drawing which shows the Red House, home of Pre-Raphaelite craftsman William Morris and his wife, Jane. When their couple got married in 1859, Morris commissioned his friend and architect

Background image1859 Collection: 17, Red Lion Square, London

17, Red Lion Square, London
A photograph of 17, Red Lion Square in London, a significant location for artists and writers associated with the Pre-Raphaelites

Background image1859 Collection: Guenevere

Guenevere
A portrait design which depicts the lady Guenevere, a Queen of Great Britain in Arthurian legend, wife of King Arthur. The design was made for embroidery in Red House, the home of William Morris

Background image1859 Collection: Caricature of Joseph Mery, French writer

Caricature of Joseph Mery, French writer
Caricature of Joseph Mery (1797-1866), French writer, journalist, playwright and librettist, by Nadar and Riou. Date: 1859

Background image1859 Collection: Emperor Napoleon III and Baron Haussmann

Emperor Napoleon III and Baron Haussmann
Napoleon III handing over the decree of annexation of the suburbs of Paris to Baron Haussmann, for urban development (16 February 1859)

Background image1859 Collection: Christmas Eve in London

Christmas Eve in London Date: 1859

Background image1859 Collection: Wharf Interior, The Thames

Wharf Interior, The Thames
An etching showing an interior of a business premises on the East London Wharf by The Thames River. The business proprietor, William Jones, a lime burner, is leaning on a nearby barrel. Date: 1859

Background image1859 Collection: Michelangelo in His Studio visited by Pope Julius II

Michelangelo in His Studio visited by Pope Julius II, by Alexandre Cabanel. Date: 16th century

Background image1859 Collection: 19th Century 1859 Battle Battle Of Turbigo Colored

19th Century 1859 Battle Battle Of Turbigo Colored
19th, Century, 1859, battle, Battle, of, Turbigo, colored, crossed, death, Dumont, El, Album, de, las, Familias, engraving, Europe, Franco-Piedmontese, independence, italian, unification, Italy

Background image1859 Collection: Highgate Cemetery and St Michael's Church, North London

Highgate Cemetery and St Michael's Church, North London
View of Highgate Cemetery, North London, with St Michael's Church in the background. Engraving in the Illustrated News of the World. Date: 1859

Background image1859 Collection: The Great Handel Festival at the Crystal Palace

The Great Handel Festival at the Crystal Palace
This picture shows the last day of the Centenary Commemoration of the death of Handel. There was a performance of Israel in Egypt for which 26, 826 people attended

Background image1859 Collection: The Prince Imperial of France, aged three in the uniform of

The Prince Imperial of France, aged three in the uniform of
The infant Prince Imperial in full military dress, with small rifle, prefiguring his death in uniform twenty years later in 1879, 1st June, during an ambush in the Zulu wars. Date: 1859

Background image1859 Collection: BATTLE OF SOLFERINO 13

BATTLE OF SOLFERINO 13
Preparing a monument to the dead of Solferino, using their skulls and bones. Date: June 1859

Background image1859 Collection: VERDI/BALLO/LIEBIG 2

VERDI/BALLO/LIEBIG 2
Act 1 scene 10 : Riccardo dismisses Ulrica's prophecy that he will die at the hands of the first to shake his hand (it will be Renato) Date: first performed 1859

Background image1859 Collection: Cremation Calcutta Death Regional India 1859

Cremation Calcutta Death Regional India 1859
cremation, calcutta, death, regional, india, 1859, dead, indians, cremated, birds, wait, pick, left, overs, history, historical, 10061812

Background image1859 Collection: Cartoon titled Poisoning by Food Adulteration

Cartoon titled Poisoning by Food Adulteration
5308993 Cartoon titled Poisoning by Food Adulteration'; (add.info.: Cartoon titled Poisoning by Food Adulteration')

Background image1859 Collection: Children in the Tuileries Gardens in 1859, 1898 (litho)

Children in the Tuileries Gardens in 1859, 1898 (litho)
5913089 Children in the Tuileries Gardens in 1859, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Children in the Tuileries Gardens, 1859)

Background image1859 Collection: French and Sardinian soldiers shaking hands to celebrate their victory against the Austrians after

French and Sardinian soldiers shaking hands to celebrate their victory against the Austrians after the Battle of
808824 French and Sardinian soldiers shaking hands to celebrate their victory against the Austrians after the Battle of Palestro, Italy, 1859. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917

Background image1859 Collection: The Fall of Palestro, 30 May 1859, 1860 (oil on canvas)

The Fall of Palestro, 30 May 1859, 1860 (oil on canvas)
3497541 The Fall of Palestro, 30 May 1859, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Induno, Gerolamo (1827-90); 210x300 cm; Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

Background image1859 Collection: The Visit to the Grandparents; Besoget Hos Bedsteforaeldrene, 1859 (oil on canvas)

The Visit to the Grandparents; Besoget Hos Bedsteforaeldrene, 1859 (oil on canvas)
659687 The Visit to the Grandparents; Besoget Hos Bedsteforaeldrene, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 95x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1859 Collection: The Fall of Palestro, 30 May 1859, 1860 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3497541)

The Fall of Palestro, 30 May 1859, 1860 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3497541)
3497542 The Fall of Palestro, 30 May 1859, 1860 (oil on canvas) (detail of 3497541) by Induno, Gerolamo (1827-90); 210x300 cm; Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Risorgimento)

Background image1859 Collection: Sheep, Rabbits and a Chicken in a Barn, 1859 (oil on panel)

Sheep, Rabbits and a Chicken in a Barn, 1859 (oil on panel)
989347 Sheep, Rabbits and a Chicken in a Barn, 1859 (oil on panel) by Verboeckhoven, Eugene Joseph (1798-1881); 58.4x81.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheep, Rabbits and a Chicken in a Barn)

Background image1859 Collection: A Dairy Farm on the Marshes, East Kent, 1859 (oil on canvas)

A Dairy Farm on the Marshes, East Kent, 1859 (oil on canvas)
659907 A Dairy Farm on the Marshes, East Kent, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Cooper, Thomas Sidney (1803-1902); 116.8x198.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dairy Farm on the Marshes, East Kent)

Background image1859 Collection: Family Chores, 1859 (oil on canvas)

Family Chores, 1859 (oil on canvas)
659144 Family Chores, 1859 (oil on canvas) by Meyerheim, Friedrich Edouard (1808-79); 46.5x39.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Family Chores. Friedrich Edouard Meyerheim (1808-1879)

Background image1859 Collection: Maurice de Feraudy (1859) (b / w photo)

Maurice de Feraudy (1859) (b / w photo)
5220087 Maurice de Feraudy (1859) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maurice de Feraudy (1859)



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In the year 1859, a myriad of remarkable events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history. It was the same year when two renowned ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, embarked on their ill-fated expedition to find the Northwest Passage in 1845. Led by Captain Francis Crozier aboard HMS Terror, these vessels ventured into treacherous Arctic waters. Meanwhile, back in England at Training Ship HMS Conway, young cadets honed their skills for future naval endeavors. In this era of exploration and discovery, Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work on his evolutionary tree captivated minds worldwide. Amidst this intellectual fervor emerged a curious artifact - one of three miniature metal Sikh kirpan daggers. Symbolizing courage and faithfulness to duty, it stood as a testament to cultural diversity during those times. Across the English countryside in Buddon Wood nestled within Mountsorrel and Swithland in Leicestershire resided nature's tranquil beauty. Its serene landscapes provided solace amidst the bustling Victorian era. Far away from these idyllic scenes lay Barrow where The Enterprise and Investigator found themselves trapped amidst icy confines. These brave explorers faced unimaginable challenges while pushing boundaries beyond human comprehension. On another continent altogether, Kaiser Wilhelm II and his wife Hermine ascended to power with great expectations resting upon them. Their reign would shape Germany's destiny for years to come. Closer home in India under Lord Curzon's Viceroyalty reigned an era marked by significant reforms aimed at modernization and progress across various domains. The realm of spirituality also witnessed its share of intrigue as mediums like Leonora Piper captured people's fascination with their alleged ability to communicate with spirits from beyond our world. Artistic expression flourished during this period too; Théophile A. Steinlen immortalized Parisian nightlife through his iconic poster "Tournée du Chat Noir, " capturing the essence of the bohemian spirit.