1883 Collection (page 2)

1883 / Skye Crofters / Paget
Skye crofters express their grievances in Glendale Church

Tower Bridge Design 1883
original architects design

Wagner / Schalk / Leipzig
RICHARD WAGNER German composer and his son, Siegfried, slay the Critic Dragon and gain the treasure it was guarding, in a parody of the Nibelungen story

USA / Met Opera / Back View
NEW YORK back view of the newly built theatre, on Seventh Avenue

Karl Marx / Shukow 1898
KARL MARX German political theorist

Tower of London
A Yeoman of the Guard (Beefeater) with the famous ravens of the Tower

Richard Belt, Sculptor
RICHARD BELT Sculptor

Abd El Kader, Algerian leader
Abd El Kader (Abd al-Qadir, El Amir Abdelkader), Algerian Islamic scholar, Sufi, political and military leader who led a resistance to French occupation in the mid-nineteenth century

WAGNER
RICHARD WAGNER German musician, at age 70, with his wife Cosima

Entrance, Christs Hospital School
Pupils stand outside the entrance to Christs Hospital School

Yachting at Kensington
Sailing model yachts on the Serpentine in Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park

Wilhelm Richard Wagner
WILHELM RICHARD WAGNER German composer

St James Park / Cows Milk
Who would imagine that you could milk a cow in the middle of London ?

Webb / Channel / Medals Cdv
MATTHEW WEBB Swimmer of the Channel in 1875, seen here wearing two medals

Wagner / German Mag
RICHARD WAGNER German composer

Village Church Choir
Three young women singing from hymn books in church

Franz Kafka
FRANZ KAFKA Czech writer

Portrait of King Solomon (c. 1011-c. 928 BC). Engraving by Gus
Solomon (c.1011-c.928 BC). King of Israel. Book of Kings, Chapter 3. Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Colored

Cartoon, Henry Jameson Turner, actor
Cartoon, Henry Jameson Turner -- A Strand Veteran. He was the longest-serving actor at the Strand Theatre, London, and also ran a theatrical agency. 1883

South Africa (XIX). Zulu Kingdom (1883). Restoration Cettewayo, king of the Zulus. Cetewayo attends the ceremony indaba conference to meet the Induna (Zulu and Xhosa leaders)

CARTOON: IRISH IMMIGRATION. Assisted Immigrant from Kerry Workhouse. Who says I m a pauper
CARTOON: IRISH IMMIGRATION. Assisted Immigrant from Kerry Workhouse. " Who says I m a pauper, or will be a burden upon the country

Advert for Ransomes lawn mowers
An advertisement for Ransomes lawn mowers, showing three different products available. Date: 1883

Point Lowly Lighthouse, Whyalla, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia

Advertisement for various types of steam engine
Advertisement for Robey & Co of Lincoln (Globe Works), London, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Paris, manufacturers of various types of steam engine. circa 1883

19th-century gold mining, Australia. Artwork of Chinese workers excavating and washing gold ores at a gold mine in Australia

RENOIR: TOWN DANCE, 1883. The Town Dance. Oil on canvas, 1883, by Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, 1883
The new Brooklyn Bridge over the East River, New York City, 1883. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Krakatoa Ship Beached
The steamer Berouw is carried by a tidal wave into the jungle at Telokh-Betang, Sumatra

The Moon Nymph, 1883 (oil on canvas laid down on board)
989893 The Moon Nymph, 1883 (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Falero, Luis Riccardo (1851-96); 50.7x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Moon Nymph. Luis Riccardo Falero (1851-1896)

Saint John of God, 1883. Sculpture by Agapit Vallmitjana i Barbany (1833-1905). Hospital of Saint John of God. Barcelona. Spain

Caricature of Cora Cardigan, flautist
Caricature of Cora Cardigan (Hannah Rosetta Dinah Moulton, 1860-1931), virtuoso flautist who worked mainly in theatres and music halls. She also played the violin. 1883

Mussolini Caricature
BENITO MUSSOLINI A caricature of the Italian dictator, 1931. Date: 1883 - 1945

The Council Held by the Rats, by Gustave Dore
THE COUNCIL HELD BY THE RATS, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for Fables by Jean de la Fontaine, engraved by Antoine Valerie Bertrand, French, born 1823, Art, Artist

The Singing of the Blessed in the Sixth Heaven, by Gustave Dore. Dore, 1832 - 1883
THE SINGING OF THE BLESSED IN THE SIXTH HEAVEN, BY GUSTAVE DORE. Dore, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for The Divine Comedy, Divina Commedia, by Dante Alighieri

SHANGHAI: BUND, 1883. A view of the English settlement along the Bund in Shanghai, China, looking toward the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank and showing the English Club (extreme left)

Sir Outts Lindsay
SIR COUTTS LINDSAY Grosvenor Gallery

Grim Reaper Death Allegories 1883 Depicted Top
grim, reaper, death, allegories, 1883, depicted, top, world, history, historical, 10025778

Portrait of Joseph Norman Lockyer
864684 Portrait of Joseph Norman Lockyer by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: Joseph Norman Lockyer (1836-1920) English astronomer and spectroscopist born at Rugby, Warwickshire

Occupations 1883 - London Street Dog Seller. 1883

Mussolini Yachting
BENITO MUSSOLINI The Italian dictator looking rather dapper in a straw boater hat whilst relaxing on a yachting trip. Date: 1883 - 1945

Rudolf II with his alchemist, artwork C013 / 9565
Rudolf II with his alchemist, artwork. 1883 etching by Emile Armand Mathey-Doret of a painting by Wenzel von Broczick, entitled Rodolphe II chez son alchimiste (Rudolf II with his alchimist)

NEW YORK: BROOKLYN BRIDGE. The Great East River Suspension Bridge. View of the Brooklyn Bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1883

Octopus attacking a ship
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AMERICAs CUP, 1883. The American winner, Vigilant with the British challenger Valkyrie in the eighth international race for the Americas Cup on October 7th, 9th & 13th, 1883

JOHN L. SULLIVAN (1858-1918). American heavyweight pugilist. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1883

Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London
A general view of Wormwood Scrubs Prison in West London. The prison was opened as a convict prison in 1883 then used as a local prison from 1890

The Brooklyn Bridge, New York, 1883
Engraving showing the walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge, New York, 1883. This image, showing the view from the centre of the bridge towards the shore

Utrillo and Guitry
MAURICE UTRILLO French painter, best known for his Parisian street scenes, with the actor and dramatist SACHA GUITRY (1885-1957), in Montmartre, Paris, 1955

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1883: A year of cultural milestones, historical events, and artistic marvels. From the timeless compositions of Richard Wagner to the innovative linoleum manufacturers' advertisements, this year was a tapestry of creativity and progress. The Treasure Island Map captivated imaginations with its hidden treasures waiting to be discovered, while Gabrielle Coco Chanel revolutionized fashion with her visionary designs. The mesmerizing Krakatoa sunsets inspired breathtaking artworks that captured the ethereal beauty of nature's fury. Boadicea (Boudica) symbolized strength and resilience in an era marked by empowerment movements. In the realm of music, Wagner's genius continued to enchant audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on classical compositions. Karl Marx's postcard served as a reminder of his influential ideas that shaped political discourse for generations to come. Meanwhile, John Maynard Keynes laid the foundation for modern economic theory through his groundbreaking contributions. The Tank Battle on the Somme showcased British MkIV and German A7V tanks clashing in a display of military prowess and technological advancement during World War I. And amidst it all, Karl Marx found solace in his study as he delved into profound philosophical reflections, a mosaic where art met history; where innovation intertwined with tradition; where visionaries left their imprints on society's fabric. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and serves as inspiration for future generations.