Transcendentalist Collection

Thoreau's birthplace, the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse in Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
5614301 Thoreau's birthplace, the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse in Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America; (add.info.: Thoreau's birthplace, the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse in Concord)

Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803 -1882. American essayist, lecturer and poet. From Bibby's Annual published 1910
2638460 Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803 -1882. American essayist, lecturer and poet. From Bibby's Annual published 1910.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1882 (engraving)
1577398 Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1882 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) an American essayist

Ralph Waldo Emerson's grave, Sleepy Hollow, Concord, Mass. between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Ralph Waldo Emerson's grave, Sleepy Hollow, Concord, Mass. between 1900 and 1920

The Emerson House, Concord, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Emerson House, Concord, c1900

The Old Manse, Concord, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Old Manse, Concord, c1900

3c American Authors Ralph Waldo Emerson die proof attached to plate proof, 14612. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving

Henry David Thoreau, pub. C. 1854 (lithograph)
5055709 Henry David Thoreau, pub. C. 1854 (lithograph) by Rowse, Samuel Worcester (1822-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Louisa May Alcott (1832-88) c. 1885 (litho)
SLS249160 Portrait of Louisa May Alcott (1832-88) c.1885 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; eSchlesinger Library

Margaret Fuller, 1848. Creator: Thomas Hicks
Margaret Fuller, 1848

Henry David Thoreau, pub. c1854. Creator: Samuel Worcester Rowse (1822 - 1901)
Henry David Thoreau, pub. C. 1854 (lithograph). Henry David Thoreau (1817 - 1862); Poet; philosopher; journalist; male; portrait; author; Walden; transcendentalist

Ralph Waldo Emerson, c1870, (1911). Artist: Elliot & Fry
Ralph Waldo Emerson, c1870, (1911). Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) an American essayist, lecturer, and poet who led the Transcendentalist movement of c1820. From Bibbys Annual 1911. [J

Amos Bronson Alcott (1799-1888), American teacher and transcendentalist
Amos Bronson Alcott (1799-1888) American teacher and transcendentalist. Father of Louisa May Alcott. Wood engraving, 1875

Thoreaus birthplace, the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse in Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America. Henry David Thoreau, 1817 - 1862

Margaret Fuller
SARAH MARGARET FULLER marchioess Ossoli American teacher, editor and transcendentalist, drowned in shipwreck with husband and son with her autograph Date: 1810 - 1850

GEORGE RIPLEY (1802-1880). American journalist and clergyman, leader of the transcendentalist movement. Steel engraving, mid or late 19th century

Henry Thoreau with signature
1817-1862. American author, poet, naturalist, philosopher, abolitionist, tax resister, development critic, historian, surveyor and leading transcendentalist

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"Exploring the Depths of Transcendentalism: A Glimpse into the Minds of American Visionaries" In this captivating collection of engravings and lithographs, we are transported back to the 19th century, where a group of remarkable individuals known as transcendentalists sought to redefine conventional thinking. Among them was Theodore Parker, an influential American Unitarian minister who not only preached but lived his beliefs as a transcendentalist and abolitionist. The die proof attached to plate proof featuring Ralph Waldo Emerson reminds us of his profound impact on American literature. As one of the most prominent figures in the transcendentalist movement, Emerson's essays challenged societal norms and encouraged individuals to seek truth within themselves. Henry David Thoreau, depicted in a lithograph from 1854, captured our imagination with his unyielding pursuit of simplicity and connection with nature. His seminal work "Walden" continues to inspire generations with its call for self-reliance and contemplation. Louisa May Alcott's portrait transports us into her world as she defied gender expectations through her writing. Alcott's feminist ideals aligned closely with those held by many transcendentalists, including Margaret Fuller. Fuller's own image from 1848 reveals her determination to challenge societal constraints placed upon women during that era. Samuel Worcester Rowse beautifully captures Henry David Thoreau in another lithograph from c1854. This depiction showcases Thoreau's introspective nature and commitment to civil disobedience against unjust laws – principles that defined him as both an individualist and a leading figure among transcendentalists. Ralph Waldo Emerson appears once again in Elliot & Fry's photograph from around 1870 – an image that exudes wisdom gained through years spent exploring philosophical realms beyond traditional boundaries. Amos Bronson Alcott stands tall among these luminaries; an esteemed teacher whose teachings embodied transcendental ideals while nurturing young minds.