1821 Collection (page 4)

A pyramid-shaped souvenir or calendar
6338703 A pyramid-shaped souvenir or calendar by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A pyramid-shaped souvenir or calendar. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Models for an embroidery album
6338655 Models for an embroidery album by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Models for an embroidery album. Botanical samplers of roses)

Bowl in the shape of a corn-sheaf
6338744 Bowl in the shape of a corn-sheaf by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Bowl in the shape of a corn-sheaf. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Embroidery patterns for fruits, berries and acorns
6338736 Embroidery patterns for fruits, berries and acorns by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Embroidery patterns for fruits, berries and acorns. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A)

A tabouret or low stool with transparent screen decorated with embroidered flowers
6338715 A tabouret or low stool with transparent screen decorated with embroidered flowers by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info)

Needlework box with handle and four compartments and decorated lids and sides
6338679 Needlework box with handle and four compartments and decorated lids and sides by Van Houtman (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Model for a ridicule or small drawstring bag
6338674 Model for a ridicule or small drawstring bag by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Model for a ridicule or small drawstring bag)

Models of vignettes of a goat, peacock, stag for embroidered handkerchiefs
6338661 Models of vignettes of a goat, peacock, stag for embroidered handkerchiefs by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Models of vignettes of a goat, peacock)

Model for an octagonal work basket in fabric and straw
6338657 Model for an octagonal work basket in fabric and straw by Bierweiler, F. C. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Model for an octagonal work basket in fabric and straw. Embroidered initials)

Patterns for letters and needle booklets, and a work bag in embroidered lace
6338741 Patterns for letters and needle booklets, and a work bag in embroidered lace by Bierweiler, F. C. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Patterns for letters and needle booklets)

Models for bracelets in Gobelins tapestry fabric or silk mosaic
6338653 Models for bracelets in Gobelins tapestry fabric or silk mosaic by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Models for bracelets in Gobelins tapestry fabric or silk mosaic)

Model for an embroidered table screen or lampshade with floral pattern in gold thread
6338649 Model for an embroidered table screen or lampshade with floral pattern in gold thread by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Patterns for Turkish tapestry: guinea pig in a garden and bouquet of flowers in a vase
6338734 Patterns for Turkish tapestry: guinea pig in a garden and bouquet of flowers in a vase by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Patterns for Turkish tapestry)

Wooden button box with upright screw
6338727 Wooden button box with upright screw by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Wooden button box with upright screw. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

A basket made of rolled paper
6338722 A basket made of rolled paper by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: A basket made of rolled paper. Colour paper ribbons a, b. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Pattern for a tapestry in bronze thread of Apollo with lyre or cithara
6338717 Pattern for a tapestry in bronze thread of Apollo with lyre or cithara by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Pattern for a tapestry in bronze thread of Apollo with lyre or cithara)

Dessert basket on a stand
6338706 Dessert basket on a stand by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Dessert basket on a stand. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Two chimney ornaments for used matches: marble vase and wooden bucket
6338697 Two chimney ornaments for used matches: marble vase and wooden bucket by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Two chimney ornaments for used matches: marble vase and wooden bucket)

Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle
6338690 Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Crochet patterns for gauze or tulle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Four-poster bed with embroidered bedspread, fringed canopy and drapery
6338672 Four-poster bed with embroidered bedspread, fringed canopy and drapery by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Four-poster bed with embroidered bedspread, fringed canopy and drapery)

Models for various boxes made of paper board
6338749 Models for various boxes made of paper board by Lutz, A. (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Models for various boxes made of paper board. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A)

Candlestick made of painted cardboard
6338708 Candlestick made of painted cardboard by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Candlestick made of painted cardboard. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D)

Two different clock mounts: a clock mounted in a shield and a basket of leaves and flowers
6338696 Two different clock mounts: a clock mounted in a shield and a basket of leaves and flowers by Sluyter, D. (18th century); (add.info.: Two different clock mounts)

Model for a design for an embroidered hand-screen showing a dog on a riverbank
6338678 Model for a design for an embroidered hand-screen showing a dog on a riverbank by Van Houtman (18th-19th century); (add.info)

View of Westminster Abbey, 1821
5912670 View of Westminster Abbey, 1821. by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: View of Westminster Abbey as it was fitted up at the Coronation of King George IV, 1821)

Leaf patterns for needlework
6338685 Leaf patterns for needlework by Netherlandish School (19th Century); (add.info.: Leaf patterns for needlework. Lithograph from Anna Barbara van Meertens Penelope)

Reading lectern with landscape and ink stand with inkwell with quill pens
6338689 Reading lectern with landscape and ink stand with inkwell with quill pens by Netherlandish School (19th Century); (add.info)

Locker for the storage of keys hidden in a picture frame with landscape
6338687 Locker for the storage of keys hidden in a picture frame with landscape by Netherlandish School (19th Century); (add.info)

Bird of prey with snake, 1808-21 (watercolour drawing)
986239 Bird of prey with snake, 1808-21 (watercolour drawing) by Hayes, Charles (1772-1826); 27.6x21.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird of prey with snake. From Portraits of British Birds)

Papaver Bracteatum, 1821-1826 (hand-coloured engraving)
985708 Papaver Bracteatum, 1821-1826 (hand-coloured engraving) by Lindley, John (1799-1865); 41.8x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Papaver Bracteatum)

Primula Sinensis, 1821-1826 (hand-coloured engraving)
985707 Primula Sinensis, 1821-1826 (hand-coloured engraving) by Hooker, William (1779-1832); 41.8x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Primula Sinensis)

Octave Feuillet (1821-1890) (b / w photo)
5219898 Octave Feuillet (1821-1890) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Octave Feuillet (1821-1890)

A Picturesque Tour of the Island of Jamaica, from drawings made in the years 1820
828310 A Picturesque Tour of the Island of Jamaica, from drawings made in the years 1820 and 1821, 1820-21 (watercolour) by Hakewill

The revolt of the students of Turin University, 1821
LLM459790 The revolt of the students of Turin University, 1821 by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The revolt of the students of Turin University, 1821)

St Pancras new Church, London (engraving)
586807 St Pancras new Church, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pancras new Church, London; engraved for the Encyclopaedia Londinensis)

The Volksgarten public park Vienna, Austria
19th century vintage photograph: The Volksgarten is a public park in the Innere Stadt first district of Vienna, Austria. The garden, which is part of the Hofburg Palace

Map of the Americas, circa 1821. Showing Labrador, Canada, the United States, Louisiana, Mexico, Brazil, Amazonia, Paraguay, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

Design for a gothic dairy for a stately home, 1821
Design for a gothic dairy for a stately home. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1821

Plan of a garden for a stately home, 1821. With house, offices, stables, kitchen garden, conservatory, kitchen yard, stable yard, melon ground, flower garden, rosiary, and entrance gate

Plan of a small formal garden for a stately home, 1821. With paths around a central fountain and flowerbeds. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1821

View of Westminster Abbey, 1821
View of Westminster Abbey as it was fitted up at the Coronation of King George IV, 1821. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1821

Chinese tea farmers treading tea leaves in baskets
Chinese tea farmers treading tea leaves, Camellia sinensis, in baskets to ferment the tea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rudolph Ackermanns Repository of Arts, London, 1821

Homecoming procession for William Curtis, 1821
Homecoming procession for William Curtis, Lord Mayor of London, 1821. Aldermen and shopkeepers carry torches beside the carriage. Procession and Te Deum Chaunt for Sir Billy Biscuit

King George IVs royal parade through Dublin, 1821
King George IV of England riding a carriage in a royal parade through Dublin, 1821. Accompanied by Irish gentlemen, lancers, soldiers, bishops and aldermen. Going to the Levee

Irish gentlemen drinking punch at a committee meeting to discuss a pillar to commemorate King George IVs visit to Ireland. A pillar committee

King George IV of England arriving in Ireland, 1821
King George IV of England arriving for his tour of Ireland, August 12, 1821. Irish peasants raise their hats and cheer. His Majesty landing on the Pier at Howth

Irish gentleman in his cell, Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in his cell with other inmates, Dublin prison, 1821. Captain Blake introduces a ragged exciseman. Sheriffs Prison - Introducing Swan the Exciseman

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"1821: A Year of Literary and Historical Significance" In the quaint village of Hampstead, a young poet named John Keats found solace in nature as he penned his immortal verses. Meanwhile, across the seas on the remote island of St Helena, Napoleon Bonaparte studied a map that depicted his exile with melancholy eyes. The political cartoonist James Gillray captured the essence of this era by depicting Napoleon I alongside King George III, symbolizing their contrasting destinies. Little did they know that another man destined for greatness was born this year – Sir Richard Francis Burton, an explorer and adventurer who would leave an indelible mark on history. While Burton embarked on thrilling expeditions to unknown lands, Theodoros Kolokotronis emerged as a Greek hero during the War of Independence against Ottoman rule. His bravery inspired countless others to fight for freedom and independence. In Russia, Fyodor Dostoevsky took his first breaths amidst a turbulent period in history. His literary genius would later explore themes of human suffering and redemption in works like "Crime and Punishment, " leaving an enduring legacy. As Louis-François Lejeune visited Napoleon on St Helena, he witnessed firsthand the fallen emperor's isolation and contemplation. This poignant encounter would inspire many artists to capture Napoleon's final days through various mediums. Meanwhile, Louis Garneray depicted the dramatic Naval Battle of Navarino where European powers united against Ottoman forces. This event marked a turning point in Greece's struggle for independence and brought hope to oppressed nations worldwide. Richard Burton's adventurous spirit resonated with Frederic Leighton as he portrayed him in a painting filled with intrigue and mystery. Their collaboration showcased both men's dedication to exploring uncharted territories – be it physical or artistic realms. Lastly, we remember John Keats' last illness which tragically cut short his poetic journey at such a tender age.