1879 Collection (page 6)

Albert Einstein with Charlie Chaplin at movie premiere
Albert Einstein (1879-1955), theoretical physicist, with Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), film star and director, at the premiere of Chaplin's movie, City Lights

Zulu war. At Bay! The French Prince Imperial attacked by Z
Fanciful depiction of the Prince Imperial's last moments as he is attacked by Zulus, a reflection of the sentimental way his death was treated by the press at the time. Date: 1879

The Prince Imperial of France, aged three in the uniform of
The infant Prince Imperial in full military dress, with small rifle, prefiguring his death in uniform twenty years later in 1879, 1st June, during an ambush in the Zulu wars. Date: 1859

The Zulu war. The entrenched position at Rorke's Drift
The scene as reinforcements arrive at Rorke's Drift, successfully defended by the British from 3, 000 Zulus. Extended caption

Zulu war. Death of Prince Imperial. The Prince's toy railway
Sketch taken during Franco-Prussian war of Prince's playthings. The death of the Prince Imperial during the Zulu war was treated with great sentimentality by the ILN. Date: 1879

Zulu War Late Prince Imperial Body Carried Iln
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The Defenders of Rorke's Drift at daybreak, 23rd January 187
Dead Zulus piled up against sandbanks and fortifications, British officers with rifles and bayonets standing above them, perpetrating the myth that Rorke's Drift was an important victory

The Battle of Isandhlwana. Isandula Hill - facsimile of sket
Sketch of Isandhlwana Hill after the battle of Isandhlwana, showing the British dead at the bottom of the hill. Date: 1879

John Bright (1811 - 1889), British radical and Liberal statesman. Date: 1879

Charles Parnell at a Anti Rent Meeting 1879
Charles Parnell an Irish nationalist, addressing an anti-rent meeting at Limerick, Ireland. Date: August 1879

MAURITANIAN GRAVEMOUND
The burial mound of a king in Mauritania, northwest Africa. Date: 1879

A ride in the magic Sleigh. Date: 1879

Per Gynt. Date: 1879

Floors Castle, Roxburgh Date: 1879

Dalkeith Palace Date: 1879

BERNADETTE DIES
When Bernadette Soubirous dies, a nun, at Nevers, not only do nuns hover round her deathbed, but angels hover overhead Date: 16 April 1879

A Norwegian countryman encounters spirits of the dead in the marshes Date: 1879

The March to Ulundi The occupation of a Military Kraal by British troops Date: 1879

Zulu War Prince Imperial Events Africa South
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ZULU WAR/PRINCE IMPERIAL
DEATH OF THE PRINCE IMPERIAL The Prince Imperial is fatally ambushed by the Zulus. Date: 2 June 1879

A nisfen - a noisy spirit that disturbs Norwegian households unless placated with bowls of milk and so on Date: 1879

Horse Cab, Paris 1879
A customer pays the cab's driver in the rain in Paris. Date: 1879

TELLING THE BEES - bees must be told when there is a death in the household, if you don't, the bees will either leave or die in the hive Date: 1879

A crafty Norwegian lad outwits a simple-minded devil by tricking him into jumping into a nutshell, in which he is at once imprisoned. Date: 1879

A Norwegian huldre who seems to be an innocent milkmaid, but who is in reality a deceiving witch who can lead the unwary countryman into all kinds of trouble. Date: 1879

A Norwegian huldre, whose everyday appearance is calculated to deceive the naive countryman. Date: 1879

An Allegory of Wisdom, 1879 (oil on canvas)
823605 An Allegory of Wisdom, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Vital Luminais, Helene (late 19th Century); 64x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Allegory of Wisdom)

Fifty Years of a Statesmans Life (engraving)
1624502 Fifty Years of a Statesmans Life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fifty Years of a Statesmans Life)

The Pedlar, 1879 (oil on canvas)
658915 The Pedlar, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Induno, Gerolamo (1827-90); 44x57 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pedlar. Gerolamo Induno (1827-1890). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1879

Rices Surprise Party, c. 1877 (litho)
6290692 Rices Surprise Party, c.1877 (litho) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Advertisement for a pantomime group by E.E)

Astolfo on the Moon, stanza 70, canto XXXIV from The Frenzy of Orlando by Ludovico Ariosto, 1879 (engraving)
1703302 Astolfo on the Moon, stanza 70, canto XXXIV from The Frenzy of Orlando by Ludovico Ariosto, 1879 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astolfo on the Moon)

Morning Near the Loing; Matin pres du Loing, 1879 (oil on canvas)
1196461 Morning Near the Loing; Matin pres du Loing, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); 73x54.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Heloise and Abelard, 1879 (oil on canvas)
1772102 Heloise and Abelard, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Bateman, Robert (1842-1922); 50.8x62.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Heloise and Abelard. Robert Bateman (1842-1922). Oil on canvas

The Storm, 1879 (oil on canvas)
1769811 The Storm, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Landelle, Charles (1821-1908); 130x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Storm. Charles Landelle (1821-1908). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1879

Flowers (Hydrangea, Wallflowers, Two Pots of Pansies); Fleurs (Hortensias, giroflees
1769195 Flowers (Hydrangea, Wallflowers, Two Pots of Pansies); Fleurs (Hortensias, giroflees, deux pots de pensees), 1879 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour

The Artists Studio, 1879 (oil on canvas)
989428 The Artists Studio, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Verhoven-Ball, Adrien Joseph (1824-82); 80x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artists Studio. Adrien Joseph Verhoven-Ball (1824-1882)

L Almee, 1879 (oil on panel)
989228 L Almee, 1879 (oil on panel) by Bargue, Charles (1826-83); 41.6x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L Almee. Charles Bargue (1826-1883). Oil On Panel. Painted in 1879

The Slope by the Railway in Sevres, 1879 (oil on canvas)
988589 The Slope by the Railway in Sevres, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); 38x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cafe-Concert Singer, 1879 (oil on canvas)
987538 Cafe-Concert Singer, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 56x36.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cafe-Concert Singer; Chanteuse de Cafe-concert. Edouard Manet (1832-1883)

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1879 (pencil on paper)
989748 Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1879 (pencil on paper) by Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-84); 31.7x23.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt)

Girl Reading Under an Oak Tree, 1879 (oil on canvas)
985216 Girl Reading Under an Oak Tree, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 39.4x57.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl Reading Under an Oak Tree. Winslow Homer (1836-1910)

A Shepherdess and her Flock, 1878-9 (oil on canvas)
658242 A Shepherdess and her Flock, 1878-9 (oil on canvas) by Swan, John Macallan (1847-1910); 64.1x99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shepherdess and her Flock. John Macallan Swan (1847-1910)

The Lodge; La Loge, 1879 (pastel on paper laid down on board)
825136 The Lodge; La Loge, 1879 (pastel on paper laid down on board) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 55.9x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lodge; La Loge)

The Fencing Lesson, c. 1879 (oil on canvas)
823231 The Fencing Lesson, c.1879 (oil on canvas) by Gay, Walter (1856-1937); 68.6x108.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fencing Lesson. Walter Gay (1856-1937). Oil on canvas

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1879, 1880 (oil on canvas)
828477 The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1879, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Macbeth, James (1847-91); 45.8x154 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1879)

In the Railway Carriage, 1879 (oil on canvas)
827281 In the Railway Carriage, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); 54x93.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Railway Carriage. Pierre Carrier-Belleuse (1851-1933)

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"1879: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In 1879, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events that left an indelible mark on history. From political upheavals to architectural marvels, this year was truly one for the books. One notable figure who emerged during this time was Leon Trotsky. In 1920, he rose to prominence as a key leader in the Russian Revolution, shaping the course of history with his revolutionary ideals. Meanwhile, in the realm of sports, Aston Villa FC made its debut. This iconic football club would go on to become one of England's most successful teams and etch their name into sporting folklore. Amidst these triumphs stood four majestic structures - the Eddystone Lighthouses. These beacons guided countless ships through treacherous waters and symbolized mankind's unwavering determination to conquer nature's challenges. On a more spiritual note, Bernadette experienced an apparition captured anonymously in a photograph. This ethereal encounter sparked awe and wonder among believers worldwide. Across continents, Wall Street became synonymous with financial prowess as bulls and bears battled it out in William H. Beard's allegorical painting titled "Bulls and Bears in the Market. " This artwork depicted both hope and despair within America's bustling economic landscape. The Zulu War at Rorke’s Drift showcased bravery against all odds as British soldiers defended their position against overwhelming enemy forces – a testament to human resilience even amidst chaos. Closer to home shores stood Lumley Castle – an architectural gem that has stood tall since 1879 – reminding us of our rich heritage preserved through time. In Ireland’s County Mayo came another mystical occurrence known as the Apparition at Knock. The faithful flocked there seeking solace from divine intervention while witnessing something beyond comprehension. Not forgetting technological advancements; Eddystone Lighthouse underwent significant development from its humble wooden structure in 1696 to its modern form in 1879.