Callcott Collection

On May 1st, 1843 English Academic painter and illustrator John Callcott Horsley designed the first commercially produced and printed Christmas card

Music cover, The Rochester Polka
Music cover The Rochester Polka by J C Callcott, with a night view of Rochester Castle, Kent. 19th century

Verona, 1832. Creator: Edward Francis Finden
Verona, 1832. View of the town of Verona in northern Italy: street scene in the foreground, with the bridge over the River Adige in the distance. [John Murray, London, 1832]

The Red House, Battersea, London, c1840. Artist: William James Callcott
The Red House, Battersea, London, c1840. View with figures seated outside on the riverbank and a rowing boat on the Thames

View of Billingsgate wharf with boats, City of London, 1828

General view of Hampstead, Hampstead, London, 1752. Artist: Augustus Wall Callcott
General view of Hampstead, London, 1752; view from the foot way next to the great road, Pond Street. Also with figures and a coach and horses

View of Hampstead Heath, Hampstead, London, 1752. Artist: Francesco Bartolozzi
View of Hampstead Heath, Hampstead, London, 1752; with figures

Interior of General Post Office, Lombard Street, London, 1809 Artist: Augustus Wall
Interior view of sorting office in the General Post Office, Lombard Street, London, 1809. Shows men sitting at desks in red coats and men at a large table in green coats sorting letters

A letter from Augustus Wall Callcott, 7 May 1838 (1904). Artist: Augustus Wall Callcott
A letter from Augustus Wall Callcott, 7 May 1838 (1904). Augustus Wall Callcott (1779-1844), English landscape painter. From The Royal Academy From Reynolds to Millais Edited by Charles Holme

On the Sea Coast, c1811 (1904). Artist: Augustus Wall Callcott
On the Sea Coast, c1811 (1904). From The Royal Academy From Reynolds to Millais Edited by Charles Holme. [Offices of The Studio, London, Paris and New York, 1904]

Dead Calm, Boats off Cowes Castle, c1841. Artist: Augustus Wall Callcott
Dead Calm, Boats off Cowes Castle, c1841. Painting held at the National Maritime Museum, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford

Sir Augustus Wall Callcott, 1779 - 1844. English Landscape Artist. From Histoire Des Peintres, eCole Anglaise
Sir Augustus Wall Callcott, 1779 - 1844. English Landscape Artist. From Histoire Des Peintres, ECole Anglaise, Published 1867

Drawings Prints, Print, Duennas Return, Artist, Engraver, John Callcott Horsley
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Duennas Return, from the Illustrated London News, Artist, Engraver, After, John Callcott Horsley, William Luson Thomas, British, London 1817-1903 London, British

Augustus Wall Callcott, R. A. Inscribed, upper center: Portrait of A
Augustus Wall Callcott, R.A. Inscribed, upper center: " Portrait of A. W. Callcott" Signed and dated, center right: " J. Linnell", upper center: " R. A

Cottage by a country lane, Sir Augustus Wall Callcott, 1779-1844, British

Windsor from Eton, Sir Augustus Wall Callcott, 1779-1844, British

A View of Richmond Bridge, on the Thames, London Signed in brown paint, lower left: " A W Callcott", Sir Augustus Wall Callcott, 1779-1844, British

John Wall Callcott
JOHN WALL CALCOTT Musician, performer and composer, best known for his glees. He was liable to fits of insanity, but otherwise his career was fairly successful. Date: 1766 - 1821

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"Exploring the Legacy of Callcott: From Christmas Cards to Coastal Landscapes" On May 1st, 1843, English Academic painter and illustrator John Callcott Horsley made history by designing the first commercially produced and printed Christmas card. This innovative creation was commissioned by none other than English civil servant and inventor Henry Cole, marking a significant milestone in festive traditions. Delving into the world of art, we stumble upon "The Rochester Polka, " a captivating music cover that transports us to an era filled with melodic enchantment. Created by Edward Francis Finden in Verona back in 1832, this piece showcases the harmonious blend of visual aesthetics and musical expression. Moving on to London's historical landscape, we encounter "The Red House" in Battersea. Painted around 1840 by William James Callcott, this artwork encapsulates the architectural beauty that once graced the streets of London during that time period. Taking a step further back into history, we are greeted with a mesmerizing view of Billingsgate wharf with boats adorning City of London's waterscape. This stunning depiction from 1828 allows us to witness the bustling maritime activity that defined this vibrant city centuries ago. Venturing beyond London's boundaries lies Hampstead—a place immortalized through artistry. Augustus Wall Callcott presents us with two remarkable artworks capturing different aspects of Hampstead's allure. The first is a general view from 1752 which provides insight into how this picturesque area appeared centuries ago. The second artwork portrays Hampstead Heath—an idyllic natural oasis—painted by Francesco Bartolozzi during the same year. Shifting our focus towards architecture, we find ourselves immersed within Lombard Street's General Post Office interior as depicted in Augustus Wall's masterpiece from 1809. Through his brushstrokes, he invites us to marvel at both its grandeur and functionality, offering a glimpse into the postal services of yesteryears.