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1886 Collection (page 15)

In the year 1886, the British Empire stretched across vast territories, as depicted in Walter Crane's detailed map

Background image1886 Collection: Palisades Hudson River Yonkers Docks Silas A

Palisades Hudson River Yonkers Docks Silas A
Palisades, Hudson River, Yonkers Docks; Silas A. Holmes (American, 1820 - 1886); Yonkers, New York, United States; about 1855; Salted paper print; 29.2 × 38.6 cm (11 1, 2 × 15 3, 16 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: Washington Square Park Fountain Pedestrians Silas A

Washington Square Park Fountain Pedestrians Silas A
Washington Square Park Fountain with Pedestrians; Silas A. Holmes (American, 1820 - 1886); New York, New York, United States; about 1855; Salted paper print; 29.5 x 41 cm (11 5, 8 x 16 1, 8 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: Female Egyptian Peasant Child Pascal Sebah Turkish

Female Egyptian Peasant Child Pascal Sebah Turkish
Female Egyptian Peasant and Child; Pascal Sebah (Turkish, 1823 - 1886), Jean Pascal Sebah (Turkish, 1872 - 1947); Nubia, Egypt; about 1878; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Hotel Alexandria Geneva Beach Alexandria Minnesota

Hotel Alexandria Geneva Beach Alexandria Minnesota
Hotel Alexandria, Geneva Beach, Alexandria, Minnesota; Newton J. Trenham (American, active Alexandria, Minnesota 1860s); about 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Niagara Falls suspension bridge Silas A Holmes

Niagara Falls suspension bridge Silas A Holmes
Niagara Falls suspension bridge; Silas A. Holmes (American, 1820 - 1886); Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada; 1855 - 1860; Salted paper print; 29 x 39.5 cm (11 7, 16 x 15 9, 16 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: 14th Street Union Square Washington Monument

14th Street Union Square Washington Monument
14th Street with Union Square and Washington Monument; Attributed to Silas A. Holmes (American, 1820 - 1886); about 1855; Salted paper print; 31.1 × 40.3 cm (12 1, 4 × 15 7, 8 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: Can Rio de Las Animas Perdidas William Henry

Can Rio de Las Animas Perdidas William Henry
Canon of the Rio de Las Animas Perdidas; William Henry Jackson (American, 1843 - 1942); 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Old Aqueduct Queretaro Mexico William Henry

Old Aqueduct Queretaro Mexico William Henry
Old Aqueduct at Queretaro, Mexico; William Henry Jackson (American, 1843 - 1942); about 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: St Paul Chapel Attributed Silas A Holmes American

St Paul Chapel Attributed Silas A Holmes American
St. Pauls Chapel; Attributed to Silas A. Holmes (American, 1820 - 1886); about 1855; Salted paper print; 25.4 x 37.6 cm (10 x 14 13, 16 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: Broadway Looking North Grand Broome Streets Attributed

Broadway Looking North Grand Broome Streets Attributed
Broadway Looking North from Between Grand and Broome Streets; Attributed to Silas A. Holmes (American, 1820 - 1886), or attributed to Charles DeForest Fredricks (American)

Background image1886 Collection: Haunt Pike Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba

Haunt Pike Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
The Haunt of the Pike; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); 1886; Platinum print; 20.5 x 28.9 cm (8 1, 16 x 11 3, 8 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: View Up Fifth Avenue St. Germain Hotel Attributed

View Up Fifth Avenue St. Germain Hotel Attributed
View Up Fifth Avenue with St. Germain Hotel; Attributed to Silas A. Holmes (American, 1820 - 1886), or attributed to Charles DeForest Fredricks (American)

Background image1886 Collection: Narrows East River Attributed Silas A Holmes

Narrows East River Attributed Silas A Holmes
Narrows on East River; Attributed to Silas A. Holmes (American, 1820 - 1886); about 1855; Salted paper print; 28.1 x 39.2 cm (11 1, 16 x 15 7, 16 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: La Iglesia Chichen Itza Augustus Alice Dixon

La Iglesia Chichen Itza Augustus Alice Dixon
La Iglesia, Chichen Itza, Augustus and Alice Dixon Le Plongeon papers, 1763-1937, bulk 1860-1910, Le Plongeon, Augustus, 1826-1908, Albumen, photographed 1883; printed after 1886

Background image1886 Collection: Gathering Water Lilies Peter Henry Emerson British

Gathering Water Lilies Peter Henry Emerson British
Gathering Water Lilies; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); 1886; Platinum print; 19.8 x 29.1 cm (7 13, 16 x 11 7, 16 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: Table Rock Niagara Falls Silas A Holmes American

Table Rock Niagara Falls Silas A Holmes American
Table Rock, Niagara Falls; Silas A. Holmes (American, 1820 - 1886); Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada; about 1850 - 1855; Salted paper print; 28.7 x 39.9 cm (11 5, 16 x 15 11, 16 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: Portrait Dakota Sitter J Whitney American 1822

Portrait Dakota Sitter J Whitney American 1822
Portrait of a Dakota Sitter; J. E. Whitney (American, 1822 - 1886); United States; about 1862-1864; Salted paper print; 20 x 15.3 cm (7 7, 8 x 6 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: Monument John Andre Silas A Holmes American 1820

Monument John Andre Silas A Holmes American 1820
Monument to John Andre; Silas A. Holmes (American, 1820 - 1886); New York, Westchester, United States; 1860 - 1869; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Reed-Harvest Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba

Reed-Harvest Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
During the Reed-Harvest; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 21.7 × 28.7 cm (8 9, 16 × 11 5, 16 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: Coming Home Marshes Peter Henry Emerson British

Coming Home Marshes Peter Henry Emerson British
Coming Home from the Marshes; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 20 × 29.1 cm (7 7, 8 × 11 7, 16 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: Old Order New Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba

Old Order New Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
The Old Order and The New; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 11.9 × 23.3 cm (4 11, 16 × 9 3, 16 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: River Bure Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba

River Bure Peter Henry Emerson British born Cuba
On the River Bure; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1886; Platinum print; 13.3 × 23.5 cm (5 1, 4 × 9 1, 4 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: San Francisco Cal 1855 G R Fardon British 1807

San Francisco Cal 1855 G R Fardon British 1807
San Francisco. Cal. 1855; G. R. Fardon (British, 1807 - 1886); San Francisco, California, United States; May 1855; Salted paper print; 18.3 x 20 cm (7 3, 16 x 7 7, 8 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: young man Otto Bjorklund Swedish active 1860s

young man Otto Bjorklund Swedish active 1860s
young man; Otto Bjorklund (Swedish, active 1860s), or Selma Angel (Swedish, active 1870s - 1880s); 1886 - 1890; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Hall Camels Pascal Sebah Turkish 1823 1886 1860s

Hall Camels Pascal Sebah Turkish 1823 1886 1860s
Hall of Camels; Pascal Sebah (Turkish, 1823 - 1886); 1860s - 1870s; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Katharine Lambert 1886 A Hargrave & Theodore Gubelman

Katharine Lambert 1886 A Hargrave & Theodore Gubelman
Katharine Lambert. 1886; A. Hargrave & Theodore Gubelman; 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Asher Brown Durand 1796 1886 Sarony & Co 1880

Asher Brown Durand 1796 1886 Sarony & Co 1880
Asher Brown Durand (1796 - 1886); Sarony & Co; 1880 - 1885; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Birth annoucement page Times London Saturday

Birth annoucement page Times London Saturday
Birth annoucement page from The Times, London, Saturday, June 5, 1886; Cantuar Photographic Company; May 28, 1887; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Cathedral Burgos Juan Laurent French 1816 1886

Cathedral Burgos Juan Laurent French 1816 1886
Cathedral. Burgos; Juan Laurent (French, 1816 - 1886); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Le Finale. Espara killing Bull Juan Laurent French

Le Finale. Espara killing Bull Juan Laurent French
Le Finale. The Espara killing the Bull; Juan Laurent (French, 1816 - 1886); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Marthe Brandes Diane de Lys 4e acte I Chalot

Marthe Brandes Diane de Lys 4e acte I Chalot
Marthe Brandes (Diane de Lys - 4e acte); I. Chalot (French, active about 1885); about 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Marthe Brandes gerfant 4e acte I Chalot French

Marthe Brandes gerfant 4e acte I Chalot French
Marthe Brandes gerfant - 4e acte); I. Chalot (French, active about 1885); 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Franz Liszt Nadar Gaspard Felix Tournachon French

Franz Liszt Nadar Gaspard Felix Tournachon French
Franz Liszt; Nadar, Gaspard Felix Tournachon (French, 1820 - 1910); 1886; Gelatin silver print; 15.3 x 11 cm (6 x 4 5, 16 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: Main Line Henry McCobb American active New York

Main Line Henry McCobb American active New York
The Main Line; Henry McCobb (American, active New York, New York 1880s); 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Jim Pen Man Henry McCobb American active New

Jim Pen Man Henry McCobb American active New
Jim the Pen Man; Henry McCobb (American, active New York, New York 1880s); 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Ta Ta Today Henry McCobb American active New

Ta Ta Today Henry McCobb American active New
Ta Ta Thats All Today; Henry McCobb (American, active New York, New York 1880s); about 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Horror Henry McCobb American active New York

Horror Henry McCobb American active New York
Horror; Henry McCobb (American, active New York, New York 1880s); about 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Sentimental John Henry McCobb American active New

Sentimental John Henry McCobb American active New
Sentimental John; Henry McCobb (American, active New York, New York 1880s); 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Yes Madame best selling market Henry McCobb

Yes Madame best selling market Henry McCobb
Yes, Madame. Its the best selling in the market; Henry McCobb (American, active New York, New York 1880s); 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: man dressed woman seated table wrapping chocolates

man dressed woman seated table wrapping chocolates
man dressed as a woman seated at a table wrapping chocolates; Henry McCobb (American, active New York, New York 1880s); 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Fort Marion St Augustine looking north American

Fort Marion St Augustine looking north American
Fort Marion St. Augustine, looking north; American; February 1, 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Minne-Ha-Ha J Whitney American 1822 1886 1870

Minne-Ha-Ha J Whitney American 1822 1886 1870
Minne-Ha-Ha; J. E. Whitney (American, 1822 - 1886); about 1870; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Ethel Butter white dressing gown holding pair

Ethel Butter white dressing gown holding pair
Ethel Butter in white dressing gown, holding pair of shoes and a doll, standing; Philip S. Ryder (American, active 1870s - 1920s); 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Niagara Falls Silas A Holmes American 1820 1886

Niagara Falls Silas A Holmes American 1820 1886
Niagara Falls; Silas A. Holmes (American, 1820 - 1886); Niagara Falls, New York, United States; about 1855; Salted paper print; 29 x 40 cm (11 7, 16 x 15 3, 4 in.)

Background image1886 Collection: Portrait black family standing front house George Barker

Portrait black family standing front house George Barker
Portrait of a black family standing in front of a house; George Barker (American, 1844 - 1894); 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Black family grouping eight posed house entrance

Black family grouping eight posed house entrance
Black family grouping of eight posed at house entrance; George Barker (American, 1844 - 1894); 1886; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: Pablo Herranir Matador Juan Laurent French 1816

Pablo Herranir Matador Juan Laurent French 1816
Pablo Herranir, The Matador; Juan Laurent (French, 1816 - 1886); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Background image1886 Collection: American Falls Niagara City Silas A Holmes American

American Falls Niagara City Silas A Holmes American
American Falls, Niagara City; Silas A. Holmes (American, 1820 - 1886); Niagara, New York, United States; about 1850 - 1860; Salted paper print; 29.3 x 40.1 cm (11 9, 16 x 15 13, 16 in.)



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In the year 1886, the British Empire stretched across vast territories, as depicted in Walter Crane's detailed map. This visual representation showcased the immense power and influence of the empire during this era. Meanwhile, Diego Rivera, a prominent artist of his time, was yet to be born but would later leave an indelible mark on art history with his captivating murals. His works would become renowned for their social and political commentary. Georges Seurat's masterpiece "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" captured a moment frozen in time. The meticulous pointillism technique used by Seurat brought life to this vibrant scene filled with people enjoying leisurely activities along the riverbank. Fred Archer Vf emerged as a notable jockey in 1886, showcasing his exceptional skills and determination in horse racing events. His victories marked him as one of the most celebrated figures in equestrian sports during that period. Vincent Van Gogh's "Boots with Laces" painting revealed his unique perspective on everyday objects. Through bold brushstrokes and vivid colors, Van Gogh transformed ordinary boots into extraordinary subjects that conveyed emotion and depth. The Underwriting Room at Lloyd's of London stood as a symbol of financial prowess and risk management during this time. It served as a hub where insurance policies were underwritten, ensuring stability amidst uncertain times. Yggdrasil, known as the Tree of Life in Norse mythology, represented interconnectedness between different realms. Its significance resonated beyond folklore - it became an enduring symbol representing growth and resilience through challenging times. Emily Dickinson continued to pen her profound poetry from her secluded world throughout 1886. Her introspective verses explored themes such as nature, love, death, and spirituality - leaving behind an invaluable literary legacy for generations to come. Auguste Rodin immortalized passion through marble with his iconic sculpture "The Kiss.