1872 Collection (page 5)

Torquay viewed from Rock Walks in Torbay, Devon Date: circa 1872

Ocean Liner - new steamship, Persia
Ocean Liner - print of Royal British and North American Mail-Packet Company's (Cunard) new steamship Persia, 9 February 1856. At the time she was the largest steamship in the world

Spain, Astorga. Ruins of the old castle. Engraving
Spain, province of Leon, Astorga. Ruins of the old castle, demolished in 1872. Engraving. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Military parade in front of the Congress of the Deputies
Painting attributed to Joaquin Siguenza Chavarrieta (1825-1902). Spanish painter. Military parade in front of the Congress of the Deputies on the occassion of the victory of the Glorious Revolution

The G. P. O. Adelaide
An etching of the General Post Office of Adelaide, situated on 141 King William Street. The building was completed in 1872, designed by architects Edmund Wright and Edward Woods. Date: circa 1925

Ceylon Postcard
Mauve printing with integral Queen Victoria 2 cents stamp. Date: 1872

First Belgian Postcard
This postcard is entitled Carte Correpondance. It was posted on 4 September 1872 to Amvers and carries a 5 Centimes printed stamp. Date: circa 1870

Calvary of Hio. Galicia. Spain
Calvary of Hio. 1872. Carved by Master Cervino. Depicts the Descent from the Cross. Galicia. Spain

Bertrand Russell with others on a CND campaign
Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, socialist, pacifist and social critic

Bertrand Russell, British writer, pacifist etc
Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, socialist, pacifist and social critic. Seen here (left)

Walt Whitman, American poet, essayist and journalist
Walter (Walt) Whitman (1819-1892), American poet, essayist and journalist. Seen here in later life, in a photograph which he has signed and dated. Date: 1872

Jacquetta Hawkes, Bertrand Russell and Stephen King-Hall
Jacquetta Hawkes (1910-1996), British writer and archaeologist, Bertrand Russell (Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, 1872-1970), British philosopher, logician, mathematician

Jenny Marx Longuet, first daughter of Karl Marx
Jenny Marx Longuet (1844-1883), nicknamed Jennychen, first daughter of Karl Marx, seen here in a studio photograph, holding a book. She married Charles Longuet, a French journalist, in 1872

Scene from The Last Days of Pompeii, 1872
Scene from the play The Last Days of Pompeii, which was showing at the Queen's Theatre, London, in 1872. This image appears to show a dramatic death scene

Sir William Gull (1816 - 1890), studied medicine at St Guy's in London. In 1872 Gull was made a Baronet and became physician to Queen Victoria, treating the Prince of Wales for typhoid

Royal Philanthropic Society at Redhill, Surrey was set up to help homeless boys that were begging or would have entered into crime, a skill that they could apply into adulthood. Date: 1872

Last Night at Drury Lane 1872
Men and women in their best attire at the theatre in Drury Lane, London, to watch Christine Nilsson a Swedish operatic soprano. Date: 1872

Dragoons and Highlanders scattering the Rioters in Belfast. Accordingly, the 4th Dragoon Guards and the 78th Highlanders, accompanied by the Royal Antrim Rifles were marched to Durham Street

Exterior of the Reform Club, Pall Mall, London. Date: 1872

GREYFRIARS BOBBY
A memorial fountain and statue of this famously faithful dog was erected in the Edinburgh graveyard by Baroness Burdett- Coutts, noted philanthropist, shortly after his death. Date: Bobby died 1872

NEW YORK MORGUE
A mother and her son visit the New York morgue in case their husband/father may be on show. Date: 1872

When thick snow clogs the streets of Paris, passengers have to get out of their bus and help the horses drag it up a slope. Date: 1872

TAKING UP THE REINS
A gentleman takes up the reins of his four-horse team - a more delicate operation than turning your key in your car's starter... Date: 1872

Ladies drive in Hyde Park, London, in their appropriately named PARK PHAETON. Date: 1872

LANDAU 1872
Sociable landau in the park, two pairs of passengers sit face to face. Date: 1872

WAGONETTE 1872
An excursion by wagonette, an open four-wheel carriage with sideways seating. Date: 1872

CURRICLE 1872
A light two-wheel two-seater two-horse carriage. Date: 1872

DOG-CART
The backward facing seat has a box beneath it where you may put your dog. Date: 1872

Single-harness phaeton driven by Mr Charles Baynes. Date: 1872

Two men watch with interest as a lady picks roses Date: 1872

SPIRIT PHOTO HUDSON
A male sitter reads a book, unaware that a female spirit - possibly his dead mother - is hovering behind him. Date: circa 1872

Mothers Meeting. Date: 1872

Dupuy de Lome's dirigible at Fort Vincennes, Paris. Date: 1872

Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Waiter Holding up a Tray, c
1195580 Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Waiter Holding up a Tray, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Portrait of a Man with Moustache and Beard, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)
1195579 Portrait of a Man with Moustache and Beard, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Woman Seated at a Cafe Table, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)
1195576 Woman Seated at a Cafe Table, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

The Contented Mother, 1872 (oil on canvas)
1197536 The Contented Mother, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Stevens, Alfred Emile (1823-1906); 65x40 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

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)

Ilya Repins Parisian sketchbook of 120 drawings, dated 1872-1875, c
1195583 Ilya Repins Parisian sketchbook of 120 drawings, dated 1872-1875, c. 1872-1875 (sketch-book) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Seated Womans Dress from Behind, c
1195578 Study for A Parisian Cafe : A Seated Womans Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (coloured pencils on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Woman in Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper)
1195568 Woman in Dress from Behind, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 21.5x18.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Studies for A Parisian Cafe : Sideview of Mans Head with Hat, c
1195564 Studies for A Parisian Cafe : Sideview of Mans Head with Hat, c. 1872-1875 (pencil on paper) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930)

Red Apples, 1872 (oil on canvas)
1197552 Red Apples, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 34x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Distillery; Les Degustateurs d Eau-de-Vie-de Marc ou L Alambic, c
1197510 The Distillery; Les Degustateurs d Eau-de-Vie-de Marc ou L Alambic, c.1872 (charcoal on paper) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925)

Mlle. Leotine Desavary holding a Dove, 1872 (oil on canvas)
989581 Mlle. Leotine Desavary holding a Dove, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 59.6x37.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mlle)

The Chambermaid, 1872 (oil on canvas)
989370 The Chambermaid, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Jacquet, Gustave (1846-1909); 45.7x25.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chambermaid. Gustave Jean Jacquet (1846-1909). Oil on canvas

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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.