Rischgitz Collection

Gamo Captured
The capture of the Spanish frigate El Gamo by Commander Lord Thomas Cochrane in the HMS Speedy, off Barcelona, 6th May 1801. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Battle Of Breitenfeld
The First Battle of Breitenfeld, one of the battles fought during the Thirty Years War (1618 - 1648), fought 17th September 1631 near the village of Breitenfeld, Saxony, now a suburb of Leipzig

Schubert, c1820s, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Schubert, c1820s, (1907). Portrait of Austrian composer Franz Schubert (1797-1828). After a lithograph by Josef Kriehuber in the Austrian National Library, Vienna

Haydn, late 18th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Haydn, late 18th century, (1907). Portrait of Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). From " Story-Lives of Great Musicians", by F.J. Rowbotham. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co

Mendelssohn, 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Mendelssohn, 19th century, (1907). Portrait of German composer Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847). From " Story-Lives of Great Musicians", by F.J. Rowbotham. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co

Mozart, c1777, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Mozart, c1777, (1907). Portrait of Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) after a work made c1777 by Johann Heinrich Tischbein (1722-1789) in the Austrian Theater Museum, Vienna

Handel, mid 18th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Handel, mid 18th century, (1907). Portrait of German Baroque composer George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), who lived much of his life in England, where he composed his masterpiece

Bach, c1746, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Bach, c1746, (1907). Portrait of German composer and organist Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), considered by many to be the greatest composer in the history of western music

Beethoven, early 19th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Beethoven, early 19th century, (1907). Portrait of German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Frontispiece to " Story-Lives of Great Musicians", by F.J. Rowbotham

John H. Newman, Leader of the Oxford Movement, Poet, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
John H. Newman, Leader of the Oxford Movement, Poet, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Lord Macaulay, famous historian & essayist, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Lord Macaulay, famous historian & essayist, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

James Arthur Froude, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
James Arthur Froude, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Jane Welsh Carlyle, at the age of 25, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Jane Welsh Carlyle, at the age of 25, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Verlaine, The Poet of Absinthe, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Verlaine, The Poet of Absinthe, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Renan, French 19th Century philosopher and critic, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Renan, French 19th Century philosopher and critic, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Gustave Flaubert, Author of Madame Bovary, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Gustave Flaubert, Author of Madame Bovary, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Mark Twain, The greatest of all American humorists, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Mark Twain, The greatest of all American humorists, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

The House of Oliver Wendell Holmes at Cambridge, Mass. U. S. A, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
The House of Oliver Wendell Holmes at Cambridge, Mass. U.S.A, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

James Russell Lowell, Humorous Poet, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
James Russell Lowell, Humorous Poet, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

John Greenleaf Whittier, New England Poet, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
John Greenleaf Whittier, New England Poet, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Edgar Allan Poe, Author of Tales of Mystery and Imagination, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Edgar Allan Poe, Author of Tales of Mystery and Imagination, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Henry W. Longfellow, New England Poet, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Henry W. Longfellow, New England Poet, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Nathaniel Hawthorne, Author of Tanglewood Tales, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Nathaniel Hawthorne, Author of Tanglewood Tales, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1923Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Chair & Desk of Charles Dickens, used at Gadshill, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Chair & Desk of Charles Dickens, used at Gadshill, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Gadshill, Near Rochester, Purchased by Dickens in 1856, (1923). Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Gadshill, Near Rochester, Purchased by Dickens in 1856, (1923). Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

William Morris, Poet, Socialist, and Craftsman, (1923). Artist: Rischgitz Collection
William Morris, Poet, Socialist, and Craftsman, (1923). Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

D. G Rossetti, 1855 (1923). Artist: Rischgitz Collection
D.G Rossetti, 1855 (1923). Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Tomb of Elizabeth Browning, Florence, design by Lord Leighton, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Tomb of Elizabeth Browning, Florence, design by Lord Leighton, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Elizabeth Browning, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Elizabeth Browning, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Robert Browning, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Robert Browning, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Henry David Thoreau, American nature writer, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Henry David Thoreau, American nature writer, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Miltons House in Petty France, Westminster, London, 1923. Artist: Rischgitz Collection
Miltons House in Petty France, Westminster, London, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

The Gentle Elia, 1823 (1923). Artist: Rischgitz Collection
The Gentle Elia, 1823 (1923). Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Victorian Courtship
circa 1860: A teasing tussle over a card, at a gathering on St Valentines Day. London Stereoscopic Company Comic Series - 444 (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Bathing Belle
1894: A Victorian woman dressed for the beach. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Valentines Day
circa 1860: Two victorian women admiring Valentine cards, in a domestic setting. London Stereoscopic Company Comic Series - 75 (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Guardian Angel
circa 1865: The ghost of a woman appears to a girl at prayer by her bedside. London Stereoscopic Company Comic Series - 183 (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

City Policeman
1896: Policeman on duty near Bank station, London. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

The Bumps
A group of boys using a sheet to toss and catch one of their fellows, circa 1850. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Junior Escapologists
One boy watches as two others race each-other to escape from their bonds, circa 1850. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Moscow Shop
The staff of a Moscow grocers store enjoy a quiet cup of tea before closing up, 1874. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Dragging Coal
A shackled woman and child dragging a container of coal along a mineshaft, 1842. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Dawn To Sunset
From Dawn to Sunset, a grim view of the life of a poor man and his family in Victorian Scotland, circa 1861. A painting by Thomas Faed. (Photo by Rischgitz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Cotton Factory
Textile workers in a British cotton factory, where processes include carding, drawing and roving. Engraving by J Cart after an original work by T Allom, circa 1840

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"Rischgitz: Capturing History through the Lens" Step into the world of Rischgitz, a renowned collection that immortalizes significant moments in history. Gamo Captured, Battle Of Breitenfeld - these captivating images transport us back to pivotal events that shaped our past. Delve deeper and discover the musical masterpieces frozen in time. Schubert's melodies from the c1820s resonate with emotion, while Haydn's compositions from the late 18th century captivate with their elegance. Mendelssohn's works from the 19th century evoke a sense of grandeur, and Mozart's genius shines through his c1777 creations. The collection also pays homage to legendary composers who have left an indelible mark on music. Handel's mid-18th-century pieces exude power and majesty, while Bach's c1746 compositions showcase his unparalleled craftsmanship. Beethoven's early 19th-century symphonies echo with passion and intensity. But Rischgitz doesn't limit itself to capturing musicians alone; it extends its lens to influential figures beyond music as well. John H. Newman, leader of the Oxford Movement and poet extraordinaire, is portrayed in all his intellectual glory by Rischgitz Collection in 1923. Lord Macaulay, famous historian and essayist whose words still resonate today, is brought to life through this remarkable collection too. And let us not forget James Arthur Froude – another luminary captured by Rischgitz Collection in 1923. Through unknown creators' lenses dating back to 1907, it has preserved these invaluable glimpses into history for generations to come. Each photograph tells a story – stories of triumphs and tribulations that have shaped our world as we know it today. So step into this mesmerizing realm where artistry meets history; immerse yourself in Rischgitz's captivating collection and let the past come alive before your eyes.