1868 Collection (page 4)

Entrance hall of Albrecht Durer's home, Nuremberg Date: 1868

Christiansborg Castle, Denmark. Date: 1868

Advert, Bryant & May's Patent Safety Matches. Date: 1868

The British cemetery at Bilbao, Spain
The British Protestant cemetery at Bilbao, Spain. The Illustrated London News reports that ground better known as the Campo Santo de los Ingleses or the Siete Arboles so called from seven oak-trees

Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-1881), British Conservative politician, Prime Minister 1868 and 1874-1880. Seen here sitting in a chair with a book on his lap. Date: circa 1870s

Abyssinian War: King Theodore, as he lay dead at Magdala
The British 1868 Expedition to Abyssinia was a punitive expedition against King Theodore, after he had imprisoned missionaries and representatives of the British

Tsar Nicholas II with his mother
Tsar Nicholas II of Russia (1868 - 1918), on horseback with his mother, the Dowager Tsaritsa Maria Feodorovna (1847-1918)

A small group at Smithfield's Market looking at beef cattle. Meat had been traded on the site of Smithfield's for over 800 years, but the present building was opened in 1868

New marble gothic style drinking fountain in Hyde Park, London opened by Duke of Cambridge. Erected at the expense of the Maharajah of Vizianagaram

RIOTING MINERS
Unrest in the mining districts is suppressed by the military : ten will die. Date: 25-29 March 1868

MIHAILO ASSASSINATED
Prince Mihailo (Michael) Obrenovich III, previously deposed but reinstated, is assassinated (why and by whom still unknown) : he lies in state at Belgrade. 10 June 1868

Rioting Miners Events Belgium 25 29 March 1868
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PIERRE BERRYER - 3
PIERRE ANTOINE BERRYER French statesman at the time of his death. Date: 1790 - 1868

TheCollege of Physicians, Warwick Lane, London. Date: 1868

MEISTERSINGER LIEBIG 2
First act : Walther sings his song but it is not well received by the judges Date: first performed 1868

MEISTERSINGER LIEBER 6
Act three : Walther is crowned as mastersinger Date: first performed 1868

MEISTERSINGER LIEBIG 5
Act three : Eva in Hans Sachs's shop Date: first performed 1868

MEISTERSINGER LIEBIG 4
Act two : Hans Sachs in his shop Date: first performed 1868

MEISTERSINGER LIEBIG 3
Act two : Beckmesser's serenade Date: first performed 1868

MEISTERSINGER LIEBIG 1
First act : Walther asks Eva for a word - a single word ! Date: first performed 1868

Meistersinger Contest Music Opera Wagner Die
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LITTLE WOMEN/DEAD CANARY
Beth sobs over the dead canary. Date: First published: 1868

The shelter on the Longchamps Race Course, 1868. Woman in tunic over a white crinoline
5913098 The shelter on the Longchamps Race Course, 1868. Woman in tunic over a white crinoline, and woman in pink crinoline dress with train. The Hippodrome de Longchamp racetrack opened in 1857

The palmy days of the Cafe de la Rotonde in the Palais Royal, Paris, 1868 (lithograph)
5913097 The palmy days of the Cafe de la Rotonde in the Palais Royal, Paris, 1868 (lithograph) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Man with moustache and muttonchops)

Portrait of a Man; Portrait d homme, c. 1868-1872 (oil on canvas)
1769197 Portrait of a Man; Portrait d homme, c.1868-1872 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 40.8x32.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Man; Portrait d homme)

A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199599 A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 43.2x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Apple Trees in Pontoise (The House of Father Gallien), 1868 (oil on canvas)
989081 Apple Trees in Pontoise (The House of Father Gallien), 1868 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 38.3x46.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Still-life, Lemon and Orange; Nature Morte, Citron et Orange, 1868 (oil on canvas)
825571 Still-life, Lemon and Orange; Nature Morte, Citron et Orange, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 12x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still-life)

L Interieur de l Hospice des Menages en 1868 (b / w photo)
3624083 L Interieur de l Hospice des Menages en 1868 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Interieur de l Hospice des Menages en 1868)

Maxime Gorki, Homme De Lettres, 1868 (b / w photo)
5201578 Maxime Gorki, Homme De Lettres, 1868 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maxime Gorki, Homme De Lettres, 1868)

Yvette Guilbert, Artiste, 1868 (b / w photo)
5201690 Yvette Guilbert, Artiste, 1868 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yvette Guilbert, Artiste, 1868)

Japan, c. 1912: Shishinden Hall in the Kyoto Palace, was used for new years audiance
6013067 Japan, c.1912: Shishinden Hall in the Kyoto Palace, was used for new years audiance, and other large ceremonies; The enthronement of the present emperor was held here at 1868

The Street Cleaners of New York, The Roll Call, 1868 (colour litho)
6006982 The Street Cleaners of New York, The Roll Call, 1868 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Street Cleaners of New York, The Roll Call, 1868)

The Derwentwater Estates (engraving)
1057039 The Derwentwater Estates (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derwentwater Estates)

Mr P H Muntz, JP (engraving)
1055317 Mr P H Muntz, JP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr P H Muntz, JP, MP for Birmingham, from 1868 to 1885)

The late Prince Alamayu, youngest son of Theodore, formerly Emperor of Abyssinia, 1868 (engraving)
961885 The late Prince Alamayu, youngest son of Theodore, formerly Emperor of Abyssinia, 1868 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Prince Alamayu)

Battle before Magdala, Abyssinian War, Ethiopia (a rescue mission for the recovery of hostages). Date: 1868

Return of European captives after the storming of Magdala, Abyssinian War (a rescue mission for the recovery of hostages). Date: 1868

British army in India, officers of the 60th rifles, 1868
Vintage 19th century photograph - British army in India, 1860s - officers of the 60th rifles, 1868

The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, the Prime Ministers of Queen Victorias Reign (litho)
1615760 The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, the Prime Ministers of Queen Victorias Reign (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The shelter on the Longchamps Race Course, 1868. Woman in tunic over a white crinoline, and woman in pink crinoline dress with train. The Hippodrome de Longchamp racetrack opened in 1857

Gentleman smoking in the Cafe de la Rotonde, 1868
The palmy days of the Cafe de la Rotonde in the Palais Royal, Paris, 1868. Man with moustache and muttonchops, top hat and check trousers, smoking in a cafe. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Fete given at the Tuileries, 1867. Woman in crinoline ball gown and fur cape, men in evening attire with sash. The Gala soiree of 10 June 1867 was held for sovereigns attending the International

Reception of the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales, 1868 (gravure)
1108339 Reception of the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales, 1868 (gravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cuckoo-pint, Arum maculatum
Cuckoo-pint or wild arum, flower and fruit, Arum maculatum, Linn. Grand pied de veau non macule. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

Cartoon, The Disappointed Undertakers (Liberal Party)
Cartoon, The Disappointed Undertakers -- a satirical comment on the rivaly between the Liberal Party (represented by Lord John Russell, John Bright and William Gladstone)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of 1868: A Year of Pride, Gold, and Adventure" Step back in time to the vibrant year of 1868, where London Pride & Gold shone brightly. Gertrude Bell, a remarkable woman ahead of her time, was born this year and would go on to become an influential explorer until her passing in 1926. From above, an awe-inspiring aerial view captures Forest Gate Hospital in East London as it served its community with care. Meanwhile, a wreck chart reminds us of the perilous waters surrounding the British Isles during this era. Percy H Fawcett emerges as a notable figure among British explorers who embarked on daring expeditions that pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of the world. In Crystal Palace's first Aeronautical Exhibition held in 1868, dreams took flight as aviation enthusiasts showcased their innovations. The reconstructed Constitution reflects societal changes taking place globally during this period. Daumier's masterpiece "Quixote" depicts Don Quixote and Sancho Panza's timeless tale through oil on canvas by Honoré Daumier himself. Edouard Manet's captivating French poster for "Les Chats" (The Cats) adds artistic flair to literary works. Renowned author Charles Dickens is immortalized through Andre Gill's portrait from 1868 while Owen Jones' Egyptian artistry captivates with its intricate designs. His Renaissance-inspired work transports us back to a flourishing era filled with creativity and beauty. As we delve into the depths of history, let us appreciate all that transpired within this transformative year - one that left an indelible mark on society through its cultural achievements and adventurous spirit.