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1861 Collection (page 3)

"1861: A Year of Contrasts and Connections" In the midst of a world in flux, 1861 stands as a pivotal year marked by an equilibrium of opposites

Background image1861 Collection: Canton. Group of a Chinese Lady and Attendants

Canton. Group of a Chinese Lady and Attendants
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 image1861 Collection: Group of British Officers in garden of Allied Commissioners

Group of British Officers in garden of 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 image1861 Collection: Canton. Joss in the Temple of Longevity

Canton. Joss in the Temple 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 image1861 Collection: View of the Walls of Canton, White Cloud Mountains beyond

View of the Walls of Canton, White Cloud Mountains beyond
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 image1861 Collection: General View in the Grounds of the Temple of the Five Genii

General View in the Grounds of the Temple of the Five Genii
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 image1861 Collection: Canton, Silk Street

Canton, Silk 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 image1861 Collection: Visit of Governor of Canton to Brigadier-General Crawford

Visit of Governor of Canton to Brigadier-General Crawford
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 image1861 Collection: Canton, The Grounds of the Examination Hall

Canton, The Grounds of 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 image1861 Collection: Canton. Physic Street

Canton. Physic 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 image1861 Collection: Canton. Two Mandarins of the First Class, or Blue Button

Canton. Two Mandarins of the First Class, or Blue Button
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 image1861 Collection: Canton. South Street

Canton. South 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 image1861 Collection: Canton. Interior of the Temple of 500 Idols

Canton. Interior of the Temple of 500 Idols
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 image1861 Collection: Interior of a Chinese Drawing Room, with a Mandarin Family

Interior of a Chinese Drawing Room, with a Mandarin Family
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 image1861 Collection: Canton. Group of Chinese Ladies receiving Visitors

Canton. Group of Chinese Ladies receiving Visitors
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 image1861 Collection: Mandarins playing a Game somewhat similar to Draughts

Mandarins playing a Game somewhat similar to Draughts
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 image1861 Collection: Canton. Pavilion in the Gardens of How Qua

Canton. Pavilion in the Gardens of How Qua
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 image1861 Collection: Group of Chinese Ladies of Rank

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 image1861 Collection: Garden of the Temple of Longevity, Canton

Garden of the Temple of Longevity, 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 image1861 Collection: Group of Mandarins and Officers in the Yamun

Group of Mandarins and Officers in the Yamun
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 image1861 Collection: Canton. Garden of How Qua

Canton. Garden of How Qua
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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 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 image1861 Collection: Morris & Company Premises

Morris & Company Premises
A photograph showing the shop window premises of Morris and Co, a furnishing and decorative arts manufacturer founded in 1861 by William Morris, a pioneer of the Arts and Crafts movement. Date: 1879

Background image1861 Collection: Handwriting of Emile Ollivier, French lawyer and politician

Handwriting of Emile Ollivier, French lawyer and politician
Handwriting (dated 9 May 1861) of Emile Ollivier (1825-1913), French lawyer and politician who served as Prime Minister of France. In his retirement he wrote many books of political history

Background image1861 Collection: Leon Bonnat, French artist

Leon Bonnat, French artist
Leon Bonnat (1833-1922), French artist at the age of 28. Date: circa 1861

Background image1861 Collection: Horace Vernet, French artist

Horace Vernet, French artist
Horace Vernet (1789-1863), French artist, especially of military subjects. Date: 1861

Background image1861 Collection: Duc de Persigny, sketched by Napoleon III

Duc de Persigny, sketched by Napoleon III
Duc de Persigny (Jean Gilbert Victor Fialin, 1808-1872), sketched in pencil by Napoleon III during a council meeting of ministers

Background image1861 Collection: James Braidwood, fireman hero, London

James Braidwood, fireman hero, London
James Braidwood, fireman hero of The Great Fire at Tooley Street, London Bridge, 22 June 1861 Date: 1861

Background image1861 Collection: Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII)

Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) Date: 1861

Background image1861 Collection: Scottish gentlemen and dogs in a garden

Scottish gentlemen and dogs in a garden, left to right Robert Shirreff, Glen, Dew Gordon, Cream, and Alick Warrand. Date: 1861

Background image1861 Collection: Scottish gentlemen, Alick Warrand and R. R. Caton

Scottish gentlemen, Alick Warrand and R. R. Caton
Scottish gentlemen, left to right, Alick Warrand and R.R. Caton. Date: 1861



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"1861: A Year of Contrasts and Connections" In the midst of a world in flux, 1861 stands as a pivotal year marked by an equilibrium of opposites. Symbolized by Eliphas Levi's iconic Baphomet, this era witnessed the delicate balance between conflicting forces. Artistic expressions like "Baphomet - Equilibrium of Opposites" captured the essence of this period. Just as Tagore explored the harmony within contradictions, society grappled with its own duality. The portrait "Head of a Mulatto Woman (Mrs. Eaton)" exemplified both racial tensions and artistic beauty, signed and dated to forever remind us of our shared humanity. Meanwhile, amidst political turmoil, Florence Nightingale received a gold enamelled brooch for her unwavering dedication to healing souls on the battlefield. As Wilhelm I ascended to power in Germany, his reign symbolized both unity and division among nations. Entertainment took daring turns too; daredevil Capt M. V Bates crossed high wires over rivers while George Granville William Sutherland-Leveson-Gower mesmerized audiences with his audacious feats as "The Female Blondin. " These spectacles mirrored society's desire for excitement amid uncertainty. Yet amidst all these contrasts emerged moments of tranquility and spirituality. Chichester Cathedral stood tall as a testament to faith during turbulent times—a beacon guiding lost souls towards solace. Transportation also underwent significant transformations with President steam locomotive revolutionizing travel under LNWR's watchful eye—ushering in an era where distance became less formidable than ever before. Eugenio Lucas Velazquez immortalized one such momentous occasion—the grand procession at the Hermitage in 1861—where people from diverse backgrounds came together to celebrate culture and heritage despite their differences.