1812 Collection (page 3)

The Russian Mountains, Les Montagnes Russes, Paris, 1812
Fashionable couple at the Russian Mountains rollercoaster, Les Montagnes Russes a Belleville, built in 1812. (The first switchback, Year VII, 1799). Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

JAN WILLEM DE WINTER Dutch Admiral Hands over his sword after his defeat at the hands of the British off Camperdown, 11 October 1797 Date: 1761 - 1812

Reconstruction of the Mystic Temple of Ceres in Eleusis 1812 Date: 1812

SCARBOROUGH / TURNER 1812
Scarborough, Yorkshire: distant view of the castle, from the beach Date: circa 1812

Napoleon and his staff on a hill before the burning Moscow, 1812-1814. Private Collection

The Battle of Mockern on April 5, 1813. Private Collection

The Battle of Mir on 9 July 1812. Found in the Collection of State Museum of Leo Tolstoy, Moscow

Marschall Mikhail Kutuzov before the Battle of Borodino, 1912. Artist: Samokish, Nikolai Semyonovich (1860-1944)
Marschall Mikhail Kutuzov before the Battle of Borodino, 1912. Private Collection

Neoclassical Pancyprian Gymnasium Prestigous High School, South Nicosia, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean Sea

Arco da Vila, Faro, Eastern Algarve, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Plans, Chateau de Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, France
Plans for the restoration of the logis royaux or royal appartments, 1812, in the collection of the Chateau de Chinon or Forteresse royale de Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, France

Proclamation of the Constitution in Madrid, 1820
Liberal Triennium (Trienio Liberal) (1820-1823). Proclamation of the Constitution in Madrid, 1820. Lithograph on paper by Godefroy Engelmann (1788-1839). Drawing by Eugene Lami (1800-1890)

Colonel Henry Ridge leading the stormers at Badajoz, Spain, during the Peninsular War - The Fighting Fifth, Northumberland Fusiliers Date: 1812

Widow Ducker and Her Nymphs at Scarborough, Yorkshire
Widow Ducker and Her Nymphs at Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

The Terrace, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

The Spa, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

The Departure from Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Terrace Steps, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

St Mary's Church, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Scene on the Spa Terrace, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Scene on the beach at Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Scarborough Castle, Scarborough, North Yorkshire Date: 1812

Cornelian Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - two women trapped on the beach in a storm Date: 1812

The Inquisition Scene, 1808-1812, by Goya
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). Spanish painter. The Inquisition Scene, 1808-1812. Detail. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

The Burial of the Sardine (El Entierro de la Sardina)
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). Spanish painter. The Burial of the Sardine (El Entierro de la Sardina), 1812-1819. Detail. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Sydney in 1812
Taken from the East side of Sydney Cove. The building on the water??s edge on extreme right is Isaac Nichol??s warehouse, The windmill is on the site of Grosvenor Hotel. To the left is old St

Sud Aviation SE. 316B Alouette III M-1 - OT-ZPA
Force Navale Belge - Sud Aviation SE.316B Alouette III M-1 / OT-ZPA (msn 1812). (Force Navale Belge - Belgian Navy). Date: circa 1986

Battle of the Wasp and Frolic
The capture of brig HMS Frolic of twenty guns by the sloop of American ship USS Wasp. Date: 1812

SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON
DIE SCHWEIZERISCHE ROBINSON Mr & Mrs Robinson and their four sons sit down for the Sabbath Lecture. Date: First published 1812

Swiss Family Robinson Books Wyss First Published
swiss, family, robinson, books, wyss, first, published, 1812, die, schweizerische, mrs, three, sons, cross, brook, second, journey, discovery, desert, island, cast, exploration, children, rifle

FINE RABBITS FOR SALE
Fine rabbits! cries a girl, looking to sell the five dead rabbits she carries on a pole over her shoulder Date: 1812

DICKENS/GADSHILL
HIS HOME AT GADSHILL An exterior view of the house, Gadshill Place, in Kent, in the year of the novelist's death 1812 - 1870

BROWNING AND SON
ROBERT BROWNING the English poet in the year of his death, in Venice with his son Robert Barrett Browning Date: 1812 - 1889

Anglo-American War of 1812
British defeated at New Orleans (after peace had been concluded) during the Anglo-American War of 1812 Date: January 1815

American naval victory on Lake Erie, War of 1812
American naval victory on Lake Erie during the Anglo American War of 1812 Date: 10 September 1813

The death of Tecumseh during The Battle of the Thames, October 5, 1813, from The History of Our Country
2657616 The death of Tecumseh during The Battle of the Thames, October 5, 1813, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School

Samuel Chester Reid, commander of a privateer during the War of 1812, from The History of Our Country
2657618 Samuel Chester Reid, commander of a privateer during the War of 1812, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School

The capture of HMS Frolic by the sloop-of-war USS Wasp, a naval action fought in the Atlantic on 18 October 1812
2619213 The capture of HMS Frolic by the sloop-of-war USS Wasp, a naval action fought in the Atlantic on 18 October 1812, during The War of 1812, from The History of Our Country

Portrait of General Alexei Yermolov (1772-1861) (oil on canvas)
BOO226886 Portrait of General Alexei Yermolov (1772-1861) (oil on canvas) by Dawe, George (1781-1829); 70x62.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

The Liverpool Election, 1812 (engraving)
1039676 The Liverpool Election, 1812 (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Liverpool Election, 1812)

Central Europe in 1812 (colour litho)
6016407 Central Europe in 1812 (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Europe in 1812)

Campaigns of the War of 1812 (colour litho)
6016418 Campaigns of the War of 1812 (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Campaigns of the War of 1812)

Life of the Right Honourable W E Gladstone (engraving)
1045372 Life of the Right Honourable W E Gladstone (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life of the Right Honourable W E Gladstone)

French scroll sofa, adapted for the drawing-room, which may be made of rose-wood, with gold ornaments
6339861 French scroll sofa, adapted for the drawing-room, which may be made of rose-wood, with gold ornaments, and covered with rich chintz or silk tabouret by British School

Upright piano in mahogany or rosewood with curtained front, It was 2 meters high
6339933 Upright piano in mahogany or rosewood with curtained front, It was 2 meters high and took up the same space as a bookcase by British School

Regency-era library bookcase with tambour circular cupboards and fold-out writing desk
6339875 Regency-era library bookcase with tambour circular cupboards and fold-out writing desk by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info)

USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere During the War of 1812 - 19th Century
USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere During the War of 1812 (circa 19th century). Vintage etching circa late 19th century

The Battle near Ostrovno on the morning of July 26th, 1812, 1855. Private Collection

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"1812: A Dickensian Tale of Empty Chairs and Literary Creations" Step into the world of Charles Dickens as we explore the captivating year of 1812. In this era, where empty chairs hold untold stories, Dickens' imagination thrived. From his beloved characters to the historic events that shaped his writing, let us embark on a journey through time. At Bibby's bookstore, young Charles Dickens found solace in literature, immersing himself in tales that would later inspire his own creations. As he delved into books amidst rows of empty chairs, little did he know that one day he would become a literary legend. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, the War raged on. The Battle of Lake Erie marked a turning point in this conflict between Britain and America. French uniforms from the Napoleonic Wars adorned soldiers on both sides as they fought for their nations' honor. The echoes of history resonated with Dickens as he penned his novels years later. The Battle of Austerlitz painted by Gerard depicted Napoleon's triumphs during these tumultuous times - an image that surely influenced Dickens' storytelling prowess. In another realm entirely, political cartoons emerged as powerful tools for commentary and satire. Elkanah's "Gerry-Mander. " cartoon captured the spirit of gerrymandering prevalent during this period - a practice still relevant today. As we reflect upon 1812 through archival images such as EVNT2A-00196 or EVNT2A-00053 depicting significant moments like battles or everyday life during war-torn Europe; it becomes evident how deeply intertwined history and art truly are. So join us in unraveling the enigmatic tapestry woven by Charles Dickens and his contemporaries in 1812. Let us celebrate their contributions to literature while acknowledging how historical events shaped their narratives – forever leaving an indelible mark on our collective consciousness.