1886 Collection (page 7)

Women on the terrace of the Luxembourg Gardens, 1885
The terrace of the Luxembourg, 1885. Woman in lilac dress, black lace collar and cuffs, pink parasol. Woman in dress with large bustle in front of fountain

Black frizzled fowl, cock and hen, Gallus gallus domesticus. Bred by J. W. Ludlow and third prize in any variety class at Oxford 1872

Rose-combed Dorking cock, Gallus gallus domesticus, John Martins Champion, cups at Stroud and Newport 1870, Cheltenham Southampton and Crystal Palace 1871, Dublin 1872

Brown-breasted red game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by C. W. Brierley. The Statue, winner of the challenge cup at Birmingham 1886 and Little Queen, winner of the cup at Liverpool 1887

Black-breasted red game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by Captain Heaton, winners of the two challenge cups at Birmingham 1886

One of forty platinum prints from Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads
1766817 One of forty platinum prints from Life and Landscape on the Norfolk Broads, 1886 (platinum print) by Emerson, Peter Henry (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lunch at the Inn, 1886 (oil on canvas)
1766675 Lunch at the Inn, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Crabeels, Florent Nicolas (1835-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lunch at the Inn. Florent Nicolas Crabeels (1829-1896). Oil on canvas

Upper book cover, with semi-naturalistic design of lotuses and honeysuckle flowerheads
985916 Upper book cover, with semi-naturalistic design of lotuses and honeysuckle flowerheads, 1886 (grey-brown crushed levant morocco over bevelled boards) by French School

Gibraltar, 1886 (oil on canvas)
1199496 Gibraltar, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Long, Edwin Longsden (1829-91); 104.2x81.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Algiers, 1886 (oil on canvas)
989322 Algiers, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 48.3x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Algiers. Frederick Arthur Bridgman (1847-1928). Oil on canvas

Carte du voyage de MM Herve et Allouard a bord du National (1886), Experience du deviateur a maxima (engraving)
5228431 Carte du voyage de MM Herve et Allouard a bord du National (1886), Experience du deviateur a maxima (engraving) by French School

Arabian Nights Fantasy, 1886 (oil on canvas)
1767359 Arabian Nights Fantasy, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Moran, Thomas (1837-1926); 50.8x76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabian Nights Fantasy. Thomas Moran (1837-1926). Oil on canvas

War and Peace, 1886 (oil on canvas)
823600 War and Peace, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Rochegrosse, Georges Marie (1859-1938); 170.8x115.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: War and Peace. Georges Antoine Rochegrosse (1859-1938)

Painted detail from an Alexander II two-handled porcelain and gold leaf vase
1195618 Painted detail from an Alexander II two-handled porcelain and gold leaf vase, depicting a school room scene after B, 1866 (paint)

La Rue de la Paix, Paris, 1886 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
658511 La Rue de la Paix, Paris, 1886 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Alt, Franz (1821-1914); 18x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Rue de la Paix, Paris)

Portrait of Mrs. Frank D. Millet, 1886 (oil on canvas)
659747 Portrait of Mrs. Frank D. Millet, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 66.4x52.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mrs. Frank D. Millet)

Rapp and Johan, 1886 (oil on canvas)
659697 Rapp and Johan, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Liljefors, Bruno Andreas (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rapp and Johan. Bruno Liljefors (1860-1939). Oil on canvas. Dated 1886

Railway station at Furness Abbey, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Date: 1886

Cartoon, Mr Parnell, like Oliver Twist, asks for more. Lord Salisbury plays the part of the Beadle, dishing out thin soup. A comment on Conservative resistance to Irish Home Rule. 1886

Cartoon, Mr William Randall, comic singer
Cartoon, Mr William Randall, Music-Hall Types - the comic singer (old school). Thomas William (Harry) Randall (1857-1932) was a British Vaudeville actor

Cartoon, Messrs Bigwood and Reynolds, Two of the old hands at the Britannia (theatre in Hoxton, London). George Barnes Bigwood was the resident low comedian

Portrait, The Late Mr Fred Coyne, Music-Hall Types (A Recollection). Fred Coyne (1845-1886) was a music hall singer. 1886

Portrait, The Late Mr Alexander Henderson, theatre owner and director. 1886

Portrait, The Late Mr Flowers, Bow Street magistrate - Mercy seasoned his justice. 1886

Cartoon portrait, Mrs A de Parravicini, theatrical agent - He wouldn t care if all our theatres were turned into circuses. 1886

Cartoon portrait, Mr Dillon Croker
Cartoon portrait, Mr Thomas Francis Dillon Croker (1831-1912), antiquary, poet and theatre expert - In matters theatrical he is quite a walking dictionary. 1886

Portrait, The Late Mr F B Chatterton. Frederick Balsir Chatterton (1834-1886), was a London theatre manager. 1886

Cartoon, Its your turn now, old man
Cartoon, small victim to bigger ditto - Its your turn now, old man! A dog wearing a muzzle speaks to a man in naval uniform, also wearing a muzzle

Cartoon, Messrs W Riley and W T Purkiss - Arranging the next tour. 1886

Cartoon, Mr J Ashby-Sterry, poet, novelist and journalist
Cartoon portrait, Mr Joseph Ashby-Sterry (c.1838-1917), English poet, novelist and journalist - One of the most entertaining of ramblers. 1886

Cartoon, W E Gladstone, Be Careful, William
Cartoon, W E Gladstone as a sailor dancing a hornpipe - Be Careful, William! 1886

Cartoon, One Charles to Another Charles - We can t give you a cat every year! Charles Lauri (left) was a pantomime performer who specialised in animal roles

Cartoon, Alexander Meyrick Broadley, barrister for Arabi Pacha (Ahmed Urabi or Ourabi), author, company promoter and social figure, founder of the Drury Lane Masonic Lodge, London. 1886

Portrait, Mr Henry Hersee, Musical Critic. He wrote for The Observer. 1886

Cartoon, Political Weather Sign, Queen Victoria and Gladstone - It is only when the old man retires from the front, that the good lady comes to London to open parliament. 1886

Cartoon, Mr G W Hunter, A Dry Brand
Cartoon, Mr G W Hunter, music hall singer and monologuist - A Dry Brand. 1886

Cartoon, Poor Blabby has been given no office
Cartoon, Poor Blabby (Henry Labouchere, Liberal MP) has been given no office. And he wanted it badly, too! 1886

The Strand, London; south side, featuring 163-167 Strand (photo)
585043 The Strand, London; south side, featuring 163-167 Strand (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strand, London; south side)

Photographer tries to get sitter to appear pleasant
A photographer is shown to be attempting to persuade his sitter to look happier while having his portrait captured. This is highlighted as one of the difficulties of being a photographer; making sure

Lord Randolph Churchill (left) trying to make Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish politician
532262 Lord Randolph Churchill (left) trying to make Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish politician, show his hand and let Churchill

Part of Barnards Inn, Holborn, 1886 (colour litho)
2794025 Part of Barnards Inn, Holborn, 1886 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of Barnards Inn, Holborn, 1886)

Hall of Barnards Inn, Holborn, 1886 (colour litho)
2794024 Hall of Barnards Inn, Holborn, 1886 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall of Barnards Inn, Holborn, 1886)

Carrefour des rues Mondetour, Pirouette et de la Petite-Truanderie en 1886 (b / w photo)
3624035 Carrefour des rues Mondetour, Pirouette et de la Petite-Truanderie en 1886 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Uncle Tobys Entertainment, 1886, Tyne Theatre, Newcastle (engraving)
3628654 Uncle Tobys Entertainment, 1886, Tyne Theatre, Newcastle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uncle Tobys Entertainment, 1886, Tyne Theatre)

Mackenzies New Opera The Troubadour
Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzies New Opera The Troubadour - Act 3 - Guillem and Margarida. Guillem: " The Dawn! the dawn

England is England Still, by J B Geoghegan
Promotional music sheet for England is England Still music hall song of 1886 by J. B. Geoghegan, sung with the greatest success by J W Rowley

Steam carriage, Palmer system 1886
Steam carriage, Palmer system. Date: 1886

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In the year 1886, the British Empire stretched across vast territories, as depicted in Walter Crane's detailed map. This visual representation showcased the immense power and influence of the empire during this era. Meanwhile, Diego Rivera, a prominent artist of his time, was yet to be born but would later leave an indelible mark on art history with his captivating murals. His works would become renowned for their social and political commentary. Georges Seurat's masterpiece "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte" captured a moment frozen in time. The meticulous pointillism technique used by Seurat brought life to this vibrant scene filled with people enjoying leisurely activities along the riverbank. Fred Archer Vf emerged as a notable jockey in 1886, showcasing his exceptional skills and determination in horse racing events. His victories marked him as one of the most celebrated figures in equestrian sports during that period. Vincent Van Gogh's "Boots with Laces" painting revealed his unique perspective on everyday objects. Through bold brushstrokes and vivid colors, Van Gogh transformed ordinary boots into extraordinary subjects that conveyed emotion and depth. The Underwriting Room at Lloyd's of London stood as a symbol of financial prowess and risk management during this time. It served as a hub where insurance policies were underwritten, ensuring stability amidst uncertain times. Yggdrasil, known as the Tree of Life in Norse mythology, represented interconnectedness between different realms. Its significance resonated beyond folklore - it became an enduring symbol representing growth and resilience through challenging times. Emily Dickinson continued to pen her profound poetry from her secluded world throughout 1886. Her introspective verses explored themes such as nature, love, death, and spirituality - leaving behind an invaluable literary legacy for generations to come. Auguste Rodin immortalized passion through marble with his iconic sculpture "The Kiss.