1872 Collection

The wild Hunt of Odin, 1872. Creator: Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-1892)
The wild Hunt of Odin, 1872. Found in the Collection of Nasjonalmuseet for Kunst, Arkitektur og Design, Oslo

MONET: REGATTAS, C1872. Regates a Argenteuil. Oil on canvas, Claude Monet, c1872

The Kinecar by William Heath Robinson
Double page illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a well-equipped omnibus transporting passengers while they watch a film

Claude Monet (1840 1926). Impression, Sunrise (Impression
Claude Monet (1840 1926). Founder of French impressionist painting. Impression, Sunrise (Impression, soleil levant). 1872. Oil on canvas. Museum of Marmottan Monet. Paris. France

GURDJIEFF (1872-1949)
Georgei Ivanovitch Gurdjieff Russian spiritual leader

Colour / Walrus / Carpenter
The Walrus and the Carpenter

Fingerprint types, 17th century
Fingerprint types. 19th-century artwork showing three of the fingerprint types (arch, loop and whorl) identified by British scientist Francis Galton (1822-1911), who wrote on the subject from 1888

GURDJIEFF
Georgei Ivanovitch Gurdjieff Russian spiritual leader

A Garden Guide - Extracting a Weed from a Lawn
Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a typically convoluted method of weeding a garden lawn. A man is hosted by ropes supported by a teepee configuration of poles worked by

Vaughan Williams
Ralph Vaughan Williams Composer

Map of Wessex
A map of the Wessex of the novels

Vaughan Williams Photo
RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS musical composer

Scriabin / Hull 1914
ALEKSANDR SCRIABIN Aka Skryabin Russian composer

Ralph Vaughan Williams - Musician

Grigori Rasputin in 1912
GRIGORI RASPUTIN Russian mystic and court favourite in 1912

Rasputin Caricature
GRIGORI RASPUTIN caricatured as the sinister leader of Russias ruling house, looming over the puppet-like figures of Nicolas II and Alexandra

Grigori Rasputin in 1908
GRIGORI RASPUTIN Russian mystic and court favourite in 1908

Jabberwock Colour
" The jabberwock, with eye of flame, came whiffling through the tulgey wood"

Alice and Humpty Dumpty
" If he smiled much more the ends of his mouth might meet behind, " she thought

BLACK SENATORS, 1872. The First Colored Senators and Representatives in the 41st and 42nd Congress of the United States. Lithograph, 1872, by Currier & Ives

Scotland vs. England Football Match, 1872
Illustrations from the Scotland vs. England Friendly of 30th November 1872, played at West of Scotland Cricket Club Ground, Partick, near Glasgow

Folklore / Wild Hunt
Asgaardsreiden, Norwegian myth of the Wild Hunt

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)
Photograph of Captain Roald Engelbreth Gravning Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer, in his cold weather clothing and skis, Antarctica, 1912

EMILY DAVISON Died after throwing herself in front of the King's horse at the Derby in June 1913, She is wearing a prisoner's brooch & another medal. 1872 - 1913

DORE: LONDON: 1872. Newgate - Exercise Yard. Wood engraving after Gustave Dore from London: A Pilgrimage, 1872

Wedding Feast by William Heath Robinson
Finely detailed colour illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) showing a wedding feast amid a rural setting. Robinson would follow this image with two more in subsequent years

GURDJIEFF (1872-1949)
Georgei Ivanovitch Gurdjieff Russian spiritual leader (in 1935)

Carthusian monks process to matins at 2 am
Carthusian monks in cowls and habits process to matins at 2 am

Rasputin, Grigory Yefimovich (1872-1916). Siberian monk, Tsar Nicholas IIs councillor. Portrait of Rasputin. Photography. RUSSIA

Bertrand Russell
BERTRAND RUSSELL, 3rd Earl Russell - British philospher and author, smoking a pipe whilst sitting at his desk in the study of his home, Plas Pendryn, Wales. Date: 1872 - 1970

A Game of Bowls, England, c. 1872
Engraving showing a close game of bowls on a bowling lawn somewhere in England, c.1872. Four players appear to be vigorously contesting the result

Between Berlin and Rome - Otto von Bismarck and Pope Leo XIII play a straegic game of chess. Cartoon from Kladderadatsch, 1875

Birds eye view of the city of Charleston South Carolina 1872. Print showing a bird s-eye view of Charleston, South Carolina, at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper rivers

Archbishop Manning on Clerkenwell Green, London, 1872
Engraving showing Archbishop Manning administering the pledge, before a large audience on Clerkenwell Green, London, 1872

Rasputin in Hospital
GRIGORI RASPUTIN Russian priest and intriguer in hospital after Khina Gussevas attempt on his life

John Cowper Powys
JOHN COWPER POWYS English Author of novels such as Owen Glendower (1940), poetry, philosophical and critical works

Ranjitsinhji / Spy / V. Fair
Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji Rajput nobleman and English cricketer who played for Sussex

Alice / Walrus & Carpenter
Walrus & Carpenter address the oysters

Nikolai Grundtvig
NIKOLAI Fs GRUNDTVIG Danish theologian and poet with his autograph Date: 1783 - 1872

Bertrand Russell / C 1924
BERTRAND RUSSELL 3rd EARL RUSSELL English mathematician and philosopher

Alice: lion and Unicorn
LION AND UNICORN Alice with the Lion and the Unicorn - and a plum cake

Tenniel / Alice & Glass / Bw
Alice looking through the looking glass 1 of 2 : this side

Law / Police / Britain
Duty and Pleasure A policeman on duty on a snowy night in a fashionable London square, while some of the residents set off for an evening of leisure

Exotic dancer by Rene Bull
A stylised illustration by Rene Bull (1872-1942) showing a scantily clad exotic dancer in a beautiful garden hanging with fruits

Bertrand Russell
BERTRAND RUSSELL, 3rd Earl Russell - British philospher and author, lying down smoking a pipe during one of his hikes into the Welsh countryside. Date: 1872 - 1970

Roald Amundsen (1872-1928)
Photographic portrait of Roald Engelbreth Gravning Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer who was the first man to navigate the Northwest Passage and reach the South Pole

Kentucky Railroad Shares
Kentucky and Great Eastern Railway Company - thousand collar share certificate

Boat Race Hammersmith
The boat race, as viewed from Hammersmith Bridge

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"1872: A Journey through Time and Artistic Marvels" Step into the realm of imagination as we embark on a wild hunt alongside Odin himself in Peter Nicolai Arbo's masterpiece, "The Wild Hunt of Odin, 1872. " Feel the thrill and awe as mythical creatures gallop across the canvas, bringing Norse mythology to life. In contrast to this fantastical scene, William Heath Robinson presents us with his ingenious invention - "The Kinecar. " This whimsical contraption showcases Robinson's unique blend of creativity and humor, reminding us that even in 1872, innovation knew no bounds. Shifting our gaze towards Claude Monet's iconic painting "Impression, Sunrise, " we witness the birth of Impressionism. The vibrant colors dance upon the canvas like brushstrokes from a walrus wielding a painter's palette. Monet captures not just an image but an entire movement that would forever change the art world. Delving deeper into history, we explore fingerprint types from the 17th century. These intricate patterns reveal individuality and remind us that each person leaves their mark on society in their own distinctive way – much like a carpenter meticulously crafting a masterpiece. As we stroll through gardens guided by experts' wisdom on extracting weeds from lawns, we encounter GURDJIEFF – a mystic philosopher who sought to awaken humanity's potential for self-transformation. His teachings inspire introspection and growth amidst nature's beauty. Navigating further through time brings us to Wessex on an enchanting map. Thomas Hardy’s literary landscapes come alive as we traverse rolling hills and picturesque villages – immersing ourselves in tales woven with love and tragedy. Our journey takes an unexpected turn when Grigori Rasputin emerges before our eyes in 1912. Controversial yet captivating, this enigmatic figure holds sway over Russian politics while simultaneously being subject to caricatures depicting him as both a savior and a villain.