1854 Collection (page 4)

The Day Before Marriage
A portrait print of a woman, sat on a tree stump with a letter in her hands. She is wearing a blue dress and velvet jacket. Date: circa 1854

LAbside d Notre Dame
This etching shows the apse of the Notre Dame cathedral in paris, overlooking the Seine River. Many high ranking clergy were buries in this part of the cathedral. Date: 1854

Sir Saul Samuel and Sir Alfred Stephen
A minimalistic pencil sketch of two gentlemen. Sir Saul Samuel, an Australian colonial merchant, member of parliament, pastoralist and prominent Jew

The Bombardment of Odessa, 22 April 1854. The boats of the fleet, going to the French steamer, Vauban, to assist in extinguishing the fire caused by the red hot shot fired from the Russian batteries

Gallant Affair of the Hecla and Arrogant, 20 May 1854 - cutting out a Russian barque from under the batteries of Eckness. The Arrogant, anchoring off the batteries, kept up a furious cannonade

Bombardment of Odessa by the English and French, 22 April 1854 - the explosion of the Imperial Mole Date: 1854

Queen Victoria naming the ship Royal Albert at Woolwich Dockyard in London. Date: 1854

Opening of the Crystal Palace, at Sydenham
Queen Victoria opening Crystal Palace, at Sydenham. Date: 10th June 1854

Two Children in the Mines 1854
Two young colliers helpers pulling a cart full of heavy coal upwards in the dark mines. Date: 1854

Cartoon, Enthusiasm of Paterfamilias
Varying reactions to the newspaper accounts of the glorious charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava - Papa thinks only of the glory, his womenfolk think of the dead October 1854

GRAVES OF INKERMAN DEAD
Graves of the dead from the battle of Inkerman Date: November 1854

FRENCH GO TO WAR 1854
French politicians are tremendously pleased to be going to war with Russia, where a great many French soldiers will die. Date: 1854

Fusilier Guards Depart Events War Crimean February
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Bomarsund, a strong Russian fortress on an island in the Baltic, is taken by a combined French and British force under Sir Charles Napier Date: 15 August 1854

BATTLEFIELD LAST RITES
During the battle of Inkermann, Crimea War, a priest administers the last rites to a French soldier who is about to give his life for his country Date: 1854

HARE'S APPARATUS
Robert Hare's device for communicating with the dead Picture 1 of 2 Date: circa 1854

Interior of the new museum, Royal College of Surgeons, located at Lincoln's Inn Fields in London. Date: 1854

Saving the colours; the guards at the Battle of Inkerman, 1854
3062047 Saving the colours; the guards at the Battle of Inkerman, 1854. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Victoria receiving Crimean War veterans in audience, 1854
3062061 Queen Victoria receiving Crimean War veterans in audience, 1854. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the painting by Sir John Gilbert)

George William Frederick Charles (1819-1904)
864945 George William Frederick Charles (1819-1904) by Downey, W. and D. (fl.1860-1905); (add.info.: George William Frederick Charles, 2nd Duke of Cambridge (1819-1904)

Portrait of William Holman Hunt, 1854 (pen and brown ink, on paper)
1199576 Portrait of William Holman Hunt, 1854 (pen and brown ink, on paper) by Rossetti, William Michael (1829-1919); 21.3x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rossetti)

Sleeping Woman in White Dress, c. 1851-1855 (stereoscopic daguerreotype)
1766813 Sleeping Woman in White Dress, c.1851-1855 (stereoscopic daguerreotype) by Gouin, Alexis Louis Charles Arthur (fl.c.1830)

The Reverend John Witherington, Vicar of Tetsworth, Oxon, with his Family
989314 The Reverend John Witherington, Vicar of Tetsworth, Oxon, with his Family, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Bridges, John (fl.1818-54); 90.9x137.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Self Portrait, 1854 (oil on canvas)
987639 Self Portrait, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Pingret, Edouard (1788-1875); 99.7x80.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Autorretrato. Edouard Henri Theophile Pingret (1788-1875). Oil on canvas

Black-tailed Hare, c. 1849-1854 (hand-finished colour lithograph)
985864 Black-tailed Hare, c.1849-1854 (hand-finished colour lithograph) by Audubon, John Woodhouse (1812-62) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black-tailed Hare)

A Day Trip, Ramsgate, 1854 (oil on canvas)
658878 A Day Trip, Ramsgate, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Parrott, William (1813-69); 45.8x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Day Trip, Ramsgate. William Parrott (1813-1869). Oil on canvas

Round of Love; Sunrise; Ronde d Amours; Lever du Soleil, c. 1854-55 (oil on canvas)
656154 Round of Love; Sunrise; Ronde d Amours; Lever du Soleil, c.1854-55 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 65x97 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

In the Bazaar, 1854 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
651520 In the Bazaar, 1854 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); 57x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Bazaar. Amadeo Preziosi (1816-1882)

Auguste Andree (1854) (b / w photo)
5219856 Auguste Andree (1854) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auguste Andree (1854)

The New Parliament House, Quebec, Erected on the Site of the Old Building, Destroyed by Fire in February
3638090 The New Parliament House, Quebec, Erected on the Site of the Old Building, Destroyed by Fire in February, 1854 (engraving) by English School

Madame Jeanne Marni, Femme De Lettres, 1854 (b / w photo)
5201545 Madame Jeanne Marni, Femme De Lettres, 1854 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Jeanne Marni, Femme De Lettres, 1854)

Victoria Cross: Midshipman (afterwards Rear-Admiral) C D Lucas, RN, at Bomarsund, 1854 (colour litho)
6019789 Victoria Cross: Midshipman (afterwards Rear-Admiral) C D Lucas, RN, at Bomarsund, 1854 (colour litho) by English School

"He led them against the Russian Cavalry"(engraving)
5995183 " He led them against the Russian Cavalry" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Derniers restes de l eglise de Saint-Jean de Latran et vue du college de France, 1854 (engraving)
963359 Derniers restes de l eglise de Saint-Jean de Latran et vue du college de France, 1854 (engraving) by French School

Siege of Sebastopol (Sevastopol), Crimean War. Date: 1854-1855

Charge of the Light Cavalry at Balaclava, 25 October 1854, Crimean War Date: 1854

Advance of the Highlanders, Battle of the Alma, 20 September 1854, Crimean War Date: 1854

Bombardment of Odessa, Crimean War, 22 April 1854. Date: 1854

The Heavy Cavalry Charge at Balaclava, 25 October 1854, Crimean War Date: 1854

Garde imperiale, Zouaves, Caporal, 1854 (coloured engraving)
2794134 Garde imperiale, Zouaves, Caporal, 1854 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garde imperiale, Zouaves, Caporal, 1854.); © Look and Learn

The Doncaster Race Plate, 1854, Queen Philippa before the Battle of Nevilles Cross (engraving)
1607725 The Doncaster Race Plate, 1854, Queen Philippa before the Battle of Nevilles Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Doncaster Race Plate)

Battersea Park
View of Battersea Park lake. Battersea Park is a large 200 acre Victorian park, built between 1854 and 1870, with a riverside promenade, a large lake, many notable trees and ecological areas

Claridges Hotel
Claridges was founded in 1812 as Mivarts Hotel, in a conventional London terraced house, and it grew by expanding into neighbouring houses. In 1854, the founder (the father of biologist St)

Women on the fashionable rue de Richelieu, Paris, 1854
Woman in fur-lined cape and muff over a wide crinoline, with another woman in ridiing wear. A smart corner of the rue de Richelieu, the East Indian Companys warehouse, Paris, 1854

The last of the boulevard lions, 1853. Fashionable people outside Tortonis ice cream cafe. Dandies in top hats, jacquettes and striped pants

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In the year 1854, history witnessed a series of remarkable events that left an indelible mark on various fields. It was a time when bravery and heroism clashed with tragedy and suffering. One of the most iconic moments of this year was the Battle of Balaclava, forever etched in our memories by Gibb's painting. The Charge of the Light Brigade, led by the valiant 11th Hussars at Balaclava, showcased their unwavering courage amidst chaos and confusion. Amidst this turmoil emerged a beacon of hope - Florence Nightingale, known as "The Lady With The Lamp. " Her tireless efforts to care for wounded soldiers during the Crimean War brought comfort and solace to countless lives. Meanwhile, Lord Alfred Tennyson immortalized the Charge of the Light Brigade in his poem, capturing both its glory and tragic consequences. This wood engraving from a 19th-century edition serves as a visual testament to their sacrifice. Away from war-torn battlefields, Crystal Palace Park boasted its awe-inspiring dinosaur models. These restorations in The Wealden region provided visitors with glimpses into Earth's prehistoric past while marveling at these magnificent creatures. On another continent altogether, Ripon in Wisconsin became known as the birthplace of the Republican Party. A political movement that would shape American history had its humble beginnings here in 1854. Closer to home in East London stood Forest Gate Hospital—an aerial view revealing its significance as a medical facility during this era. It served as a haven for those seeking healing and care amidst challenging times. Grimsby's fish pontoon painted by Fortunio Matania showcases not only artistic talent but also highlights an important aspect of life during this period—a bustling fishing industry providing sustenance for many communities across Britain.