1810 Collection

Frederic Chopin / Etude
FREDERIC CHOPIN Polish musician composing his C minor Etude

Battle of the Pyrenees, 1813. Watercolour by Richard Simkin. The 95th Rifles (now Rifle Brigade) Pyrenees, 1813. Associated with the Peninsular War (1808-1814). Date: 1813

Robert & Clara Schumann
ROBERT AND CLARA SCHUMANN German musicians, at the keyboard

The Light Dragoons 1790 - 1992
The evolving uniform of The Light Dragoons. From Left - 13th Light Dragoons 1790, 18th Light Dragoons 1810, 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own) 1930, The Light Dragoons 1st December 1992

Frederic Chopin / Preludes
FREDERIC CHOPIN Polish musician composing his preludes

Thames / Wapping Old Stair
A busy scene at Wapping Old Stairs

Early map of the Moon, 1810
Map of the Moon, 1810. This plate depicts the geographical features of the moon using observations by Cassini and Riccioli

Saartje Baartman, also known as The Hottentot Venus
Saartje ( Sarah ) Baartman (1789-1815), also known as The Hottentot Venus - an African servant girl from South Africas Eastern Cape of the Khoisan tribe brought to London in 1810 & exhibited at freak

MEXICO: 1810 REVOLUTION. The Cry of Dolores, Miguel Hidalgos call to revolt, 16 September 1810. Detail of the mural by Juan O Gorman, 20th century

Bell Rock Lighthouse, near Arbroath, Scotland
View of Bell Rock Lighthouse, near Arbroath, Scotland. Bell Rock is also known as the Inchcape Rock (made famous by a poem by Robert Southey)

Peninsular War, with riflemen of 95th Reg
An action during the Peninsular War, with riflemen of 95th (Rifle) Regiment acting as snipers, 1810 (c).Watercolour attributed to Denis Dighton

Sir Charles Cox, Vanity Fair, Spy
CHARLES COX (1810-1892) Held various positions in the Colonial Office between 1829 and 1879. Caption: Colonial Date: 1810 - 1892

Balloon / James Sadler
James Sadlers balloon ascent at Oxford

Mr. Sadlers Ascent from Merton Fields, Oxford
James Sadlers ascent from Merton Fields, Oxford on 7th July 1810. Sadler became the first Englishman to ascend in a balloon (the first English Aeronaut) on 4th October 1784 from Christ Church Meadow

BELL ROCK LIGHTHOUSE. Scotland, built in 1808-1810. Wood engraving, 19th century

Europe in 1810
Map of Europe in 1810, during the Napoleonic Wars (in German). Printed color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Kings College Chapel
Kings College chapel - the interior, looking towards the organ screen

Chopin [Anon]
FREDERIC CHOPIN Polish musician

Map / England & Wales 1810
England and Wales

Cuthbert Collingwood
LORD CUTHBERT COLLINGWOOD English naval commander. Took command on Nelsons death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805

Map / Huntingdonshire 1810
Map of Huntingdonshire

Kashmir Shawl Dress 1810
Red evening shawl dress created from a Kashmir shawl has short puffed sleeves & is worn over a habit shirt. She carries a green shawl & wears a pearl bandeau in her hair. Date: 1810

London / Queen Square
Queen Square, Bloomsbury, during its fashionable period - none of the original buildings now remain, alas

Wm Armstrong / Cragside
SIR WILLIAM GEORGE ARMSTRONG Baron Armstrong Engineer, inventor and arms manufacturers home, Cragside, Rothbury

Swinging Fashions C. 1810
White robes: sleeves with a double puff, scalloped hem & worn with boots, a net cap & a fringed shawl tied at the back or with vandyked hem & pantelettes

Tiny Parasol Circa 1810
White muslin dress with high stand collar & single ruff worn with a pale green spencer with collar & lapels, matching boots, a lace cap & a small hat. Her parasol is tiny

Robert Schumann / Rumpf
ROBERT SCHUMANN German musician

Insects / Flea
Common Flea (pulex)

Napoleonic War - Grenadier of the French Imperial Guard in Campaign Dress

Military / Napoleonic
A staff officer reconnoitring

Covent Garden, 1810
This is the new theatre, built after the disastrous fire of 1808; designed by Robert Smirke, it was the scene of riots when audiences complained of price increases

West India Docks 1810
The West India Docks in the great age of English trade - vessels lining the quays as far as the eye can see. Imports from the West Indies were especially important

Wimbledon Windmill
A working windmill on Wimbledon Common in south-west London

Eliz Gaskell / Richmond
ELIZABETH CLEGHORN GASKELL Writer, in 1851

Exterior view of Dunstall Priory in Shoreham, Kent. 1939

RIVERA, Diego (1886-1957). History of Mexico: from the Conquest to 1930. 1929 - 1931. Detail of the central wall with scenes

Capriccio Landscape, by Jean Victor Bertin (1767-1842). Date: circa 1810

Proliferating avens from the Pyrenean Mountains. Illustration from Dr John Hill, Verhandeling over de verdubbeling van bloemen... Uit het engelsch vertaald

John Quincy Adams
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767-1848). Lectures on Rhetoric and Oratory. Title page to the collection of lectures by John Quincy Adams while a professor at Harvard University. Published 1810

Washington DC and the original Capitol building, 1810
Washington DC from Capitol Hill in 1810, and an inset view (upper right) of the original Capitol (which burned in 1814). Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Andreas Hofer
ANDREAS HOFER Tyrolese patriot. Led rebellion against the Bavarian government of the Tyrol

Frederic Chopin / Deathbed
FREDERIC CHOPIN Polish musician on his deathbed

Theodor Schwann, German physiologist who made many contributions to biology and coined the term metabolism

MALFATTI FAMILY, c1810. Concert at the Malfattis; Therese at the piano and Anna with the guitar
MALFATTI FAMILY, c1810. Concert at the Malfattis ; Therese at the piano and Anna with the guitar, surrounded by family members. Oil on canvas, c1810

Proliferating carnation. Illustration from Dr John Hill, Verhandeling over de verdubbeling van bloemen... Uit het engelsch vertaald

Jubilee Arch 1810
Jubilee Arch, spanning the Old Coach Road from Rhayader to Devil Bridge, Radnorshire, Wales, was erected by Thomas Johnes to commemorate George IIIs Golden (50th) Jubilee. Date: 1810

GERICAULT: WHITE HORSE. Head of a White Horse. Oil on canvas, c1819, by Theodore Gericault

PRISON HULK BAHAMA
Prison hulk " Bahama" moored off Gillingham (on The Thames). Norwegian prisoners were kept there

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Exploring the diverse tapestry of 1810: a year filled with historical milestones, artistic brilliance, and revolutionary fervor. The Battle of the Pyrenees in 1813 marked a turning point in the Peninsular War, as brave soldiers fought for their nations amidst breathtaking landscapes. Meanwhile, Frederic Chopin's Etude and Preludes captivated audiences with their enchanting melodies, showcasing his genius as a composer. The Light Dragoons' legacy spanning from 1790 to 1992 exemplified unwavering dedication and valor on horseback. Wapping Old Stair along the Thames whispered tales of bustling maritime trade that shaped London's history. An early map of the Moon from this era ignited imaginations about uncharted frontiers beyond our own planet. In Mexico, Miguel Hidalgo's Cry of Dolores reverberated through time as he called for revolution against oppression on September 16th, 1810. Juan O Gorman immortalized this pivotal moment in his mural capturing its spirit centuries later. Saartje Baartman, known as The Hottentot Venus, symbolized both exploitation and resilience during an era marred by racial prejudices. James Sadler took flight in a balloon during these transformative times when exploration knew no bounds. Sir Charles Cox graced Vanity Fair's pages as an influential figure shaping society with his wit and charm. Robert & Clara Schumann composed harmonies that resonated deeply within hearts across Europe. As we delve into the rich tapestry woven by events like these in 1810, we uncover stories that shape our understanding of history while celebrating human creativity and resilience.