1813 Collection (page 2)

Spencer House
facing Green Park Date: 1813

PNAV2A-00002
US Navy Commander Oliver Hazard Perry during the Battle of Lake Erie, War of 1812. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustratioin

Puffing Billy engine
Puffing Billy, steam engine invented by William Headley in 1813. Headley solved the problem of slippage on the iron tracks by applying power through two sets of driving wheels

Te Deum of Victory
On the battlefield near Toplitz, a grand Te Deum is sung, thanking God for victory at Leipzig (16- 19 October) effectively driving the French from Germany

Richard Wagner / Dawson
RICHARD WAGNER German composer

George Gilfillan / Cdv
GEORGE GILFILLAN Scottish writer

Scarborough Castle 1813
Scarborough, Yorkshire: a ladys parasol is blown away by the wind after a visit to the ruined castle

Cavendish Square 1813
Cavendish Square: north side

WAGNER / LIEBIG / 3 / 1858
RICHARD WAGNER German composer in 1858, at the Wesendonck villa, Zurich

Wagner / Faustin
RICHARD WAGNER German opera composer and conductor extraordinaire, astonishing everybody with his Music of the Future

Wagner / Materna / Kikeriki
RICHARD WAGNER German composer, with the celebrated opera singer Mme Materna, taking part in a Wagnerian performance on a hot day in Paris in 1890

Andoche Junot
ANDOCHE JUNOT duc d Abrantes French marshal

Livingstone / Annan
DAVID LIVINGSTONE Missionary and explorer

Prussian Iron Cross
Two examples of the Prussian decoration of the Iron Cross. One from 1813 and on from 1870

Retreat after Leipzig
After their defeat at Leipzig, the French are compelled to retreat to the west

Wagner / Gill / L eclipse
RICHARD WAGNER A satire implying Wagners music may perforate ones eardrum!

BADAJOZ 1813
Badajoz, supposed impregnable, surrenders to Wellington after a sustained siege

Giuseppe Verdi / Photo
GIUSEPPE VERDI Italian composer

Saint Eustache No 54 Edouard Baldus French born Germany
Saint Eustache (No. 54); Edouard Baldus (French, born Germany, 1813 - 1889); Paris, France; 1860s; Albumen silver print

A View of Cessford and the Village of Caverton, Roxboroughshire in the Distance Signed and dated in brown paint, lower left: " Ptk Nasymth | 1813", Patrick Nasmyth, 1787-1831, British

Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington, 31 August 1813
536558 Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington, 31 August 1813; (add.info.: Storming of San Sebastian by British and Portuguese troops under Wellington)

Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813
NWI4943934 Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813.; (add.info.: Emperor Napoleon I in 1813 - Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Napoleon at the Battle of Lutzen, 2 May 1813. 19th century (lithograph)
542497 Napoleon at the Battle of Lutzen, 2 May 1813. 19th century (lithograph); (add.info.: Napoleon forced the Prussian and Russian forces to retreat but)

Elizabeth Fry (born Gurney - 1780 - 1845)
2603654 Elizabeth Fry (born Gurney - 1780 - 1845); (add.info.: Elizabeth Fry (born Gurney - 1780 - 1845) English Quaker (Society of Friends) prison reformer, with Anna Buxton

The Last Hours of Marshal Duroc (23 May 1813), fatally wounded at the Batle of Bautzen 20-21 May 1813
543837 The Last Hours of Marshal Duroc (23 May 1813), fatally wounded at the Batle of Bautzen 20-21 May 1813, Duroc died on 23 May. French victory of Prussian and Russian army

Napoleon I learnt the waltz - Napoleon learning to waltz. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration
NWI4945707 Napoleon I learnt the waltz - Napoleon learning to waltz. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration; (add.info.: Napoleon I learnt the waltz - Napoleon learning to waltz)

Russian army entering Warsaw in 1813, after 1813. Creator: Nusbiegel, Johann (ca 1750-1833)
Russian army entering Warsaw in 1813, after 1813. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Pierre-Alexandre Monsigny (1729-1817), 1813. Creator: Lefévre, Robert (1756-1830)
Portrait of the composer Pierre-Alexandre Monsigny (1729-1817), 1813. Found in the collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

1813 Thomson Map Of Africa John Thomson 1777 - 1840
1813, Thomson Map of Africa, John Thomson, 1777 - 1840, was a Scottish cartographer from Edinburgh, UK

1813 Pinkerton Map Of Western Africa Niger Valley
1813, Pinkerton Map of Western Africa, Niger Valley, Mountains of Kong, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Varieties of strawberries with flowers and ripe and unripe fruits depicted... Fragaria sp... Handcolored copperplate engraving from G. T

Banana fruit growing upright on the branch... Musa sapientum.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from G. T. Wilhelm's "Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte"

Bitter orange or Seville orange.. Citrus aurantium.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from G. T. Wilhelm's "Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte" (Encyclopedia of Natural History)

French gentleman with top hat and cane, riding coat lined with taffeta, striped waistcoat or gilet, trousers with foot straps. Redingote doublee de Taffetas, Pantalon a Pieds

Surgeons Hall
The Company of Surgeons moved from Surgeons Hall in Old Bailey to a site at 41 Lincolns Inn Fields in 1797. Construction of the first College building, to a design by George Dance the Younger

General Count Alexander Ostermann-Tolstoy at the Battle of Kulm on 29 August 1813, 1813. From a private collection

Cossacks in Hamburg, 18 March 1813, 1813. Artist: Suhr, Christoph (1771-1842)
Cossacks in Hamburg, 18 March 1813, 1813. From a private collection

The Battle of Mockern on April 5, 1813. Private Collection

The Battle of Bautzen, 1813. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Bautzen, 1813. From a private collection

Night view of Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country, Spain

Monument of the Battle of Vitoria, Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava, Basque Country, Spain

Chapel, Clairvaux Abbey, Ville-sous-la-Ferte, Aube, France
Refectory, built 1774, converted in 1813 to a chapel for prisoners (the abbey functioned as a prison from 1804 when it was converted by Napoleon), restored 2013-15, at the Abbaye de Clairvaux

Patriots fight against French at the Puerta del Sol, Madrid
Peninsular War (1808-1814). May 2, 1808, Madrid. The patriots fight against the French at the Puerta del Sol, circa 1813. Etching and engraving on paper. By Tomas Lopez Enguidanos (1775-1814)

Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment and Colours
The Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment and Colours - uniforms in 1713, 1813 and 1915 Date: 18th century

Mrs Humphreys, actress Date: circa 1813

Gregory Blaxland
A portrait of Gregory Blaxland, who in 1813, obtained approval from Governor Lachlan Macquarie to lead an expedition, consisting of William Lawson

Sydney in 1813
This view was taken from Grosvenor Street which is in the foreground. George Street crosses this at right angles in front of the white buildings with five windows on upper floor

WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). Die Walkre (The Valkyrie), first day of the four operas Der Ring des Nibelungen

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In the year 1813, history witnessed a multitude of significant events and remarkable individuals. Renowned composer Richard Wagner was born during this time, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music with his compositions that would resonate for generations to come. On the battlefield, the Battle of the Pyrenees unfolded in 1813 as part of the Napoleonic Wars. This fierce conflict showcased both strategic brilliance and immense sacrifice as opposing forces clashed in a bid for supremacy. Meanwhile, another pivotal battle took place at Leipzig during this tumultuous period. The Leipzig Battle marked a turning point in Napoleon's reign, leading to his eventual downfall and reshaping European politics forever. Amidst these historical moments emerged figures like Porter Rockwell and Tecumseh. Porter Rockwell's Carte de Visite (CDV) captured his enigmatic persona while Tecumseh stood tall as a Native American chief representing resilience and leadership within the Shawnee tribe. Not confined solely to warfare or politics, cultural milestones also left their imprints on 1813. Jane Austen's timeless novel "Pride and Prejudice" was published during this era, captivating readers with its witty social commentary and unforgettable characters like Elizabeth Bennet who overheard Mr Darcy at a ball—an iconic scene etched into literary history. Beyond literature, adventurous spirits soared high as Mr Sadler ascended into Nottingham skies—a daring feat that pushed boundaries and expanded human horizons. As we reflect upon 1813 today through photographs like EVNT2A-00196 or delve into its diverse tapestry of stories such as Wagner's musical genius or battles fought on land and sea like Lake Erie during the War of 1812, we are reminded that each moment holds significance in shaping our collective narrative.