1820s Collection

American Flamingo, by John James Audubon
American Flamingo, Phoenicopterus Ruber, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Louisiana Heron, by John James Audubon
Louisiana Heron, Ardea Ludoviciana, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Man riding on a steam rocket
The Flight of Intellect. A comic image of a thin man riding on a steam rocket, with his top hat flying off behind him. Portrait of Mr Golightly experimenting on Mess Quick & Speeds new patent high

GOYA: SATURN, 1819-23. Saturn Devouring a Son. Oil by Francisco Goy, 1819-23

French uniforms during the Napoleonic Wars
French army uniforms: infantry 1814-1825, grenadier 1812-1815, and cavalry 1805-1812. Antique hand-colored print

Balloon event, Charles Green, Stockport
Charles Green ballooning poster advertising his 75th ascent, from Stockport, under the patronage of Henry Hodgkinson, the Mayor, with a second ascent from Castle Yard, a band of music in attendance

BABBAGEs ENGINE (1)
Babbages Difference Engine - he was continually modifying the design, as with modern computers, so it is not possible to date this precisely

Snowy Owl, by John James Audubon
Snowy Owl, Strix Nyctea, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Coffee plant, 19th century C016 / 5141
Coffee plant, 19th-century artwork. The illustration is captioned in French as Cafier d arabic. This artwork is from Phytographie Medicale (Paris, 1821-4) by French botanist Joseph R

London going out of town -- the expansion of London
London going out of town, or, The March of Bricks & Mortar -- Cruikshanks cartoon comment on the expansion of London

Blue Jay, by John James Audubon
Blue Jay, Corvus Cristatus, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Balloon ascent from Seal, near Sevenoaks, Kent
Preparing a balloon for ascent from the Village of Seal, near Sevenoaks, Kent, during which Mr P Cornillot achieved horizontal steering at different heights. 23 August 1825

Cades Cove log cabin, Tennessee
Log cabin of John Oliver, built in the 1820s, Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee. Photograph

Fox Hunting / Accident
A hunting accident - " A squire-trap, by jove", cries Mytton, " a little more and I should have done it" ! English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) takes a tumble

Shavington Day / Hunting
SHAVINGTON DAY A trial between rival packs and horsemen. Participating is the eccentric Shropshire Squire of Halston John Mytton (1796-1834)

The Cellar Quartetto: Dr Syntax and companions in the wine cellar

George Stephensons locomotive, the Rocket, which won a prize given by the Liverpool and Manchester Railway Company

Urania speciosa; Palm
Watercolour from the John Reeves Collection; c.1820s Date: 1820

Tropic Bird, by John James Audubon
Tropic Bird, Phaeton Aethereus, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Eton College courtyard
Scene with teachers and pupils in the courtyard of Eton College

A Jewish Man and An Armenian Man Date: 1821

Princess Nahienaena of Hawaii (1815-1836). 1825

Human vegetable figure. circa 1825

Royal George, first locomotive with six coupled wheels, used on the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Date: circa 1820s

Group of revellers at the Princess Mary Hospital Ball. This group were all dressed as figures from 1820 with the ball organiser, Lady Terrington (centre), dressed as Princess Charlotte. Date: 1922

Orange Fruit, Citrus Aurantium, Fructus, 1828 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986327 Orange Fruit, Citrus Aurantium, Fructus, 1828 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Strenzl, Ignaz (fl.1828) (after); 45.8x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orange Fruit; Citrus Aurantium)

Mr Grahams balloon ascent, Kew Bridge
Poster advertising Aerostation. Mr Grahams Sixteenth Ascent from the gardens of the Star & Garter Tavern, Kew Bridge, London. Date: 4 April 1825

White-Winged Silvery Gull, by John James Audubon
White-Winged Silvery Gull, Larus Leucopterus, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

PHILADELPHIA: GRAYs FERRY. Grays Ferry on the Schuylkill River near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American, c1830

William Lillywhite
WILLIAM LILLYWHITE The Father of Modern Cricket A right-handed bowler, who played for Sussex in the 1820s. Date: early 19th century

Workhouse Apprentices Handbill, Kendal, Westmorland
Copy of a handbill, thought to date from the 1820s, advertising the availability of boys and girls at the Kirkby, Kendal workhouse for being put out as parish apprentices

Outside Cafe Tortoni
The fashionable Cafe Tortoni, in the rue Taitbout, where carriages stop for ladies to consume ice cream, while others enjoy theirs on the terrace

Curtis British Entomology Plate 304
Lepidoptera: Paucalia woodiella = Euclemensia woodiella (Manchester Tinea) [Plant: Cephalanthera damosonium (Epipactis grandiflora L. or E. pallens Swartz, White Epipactis)] Date: 1824-39

Havelock conducting divine worship in a Burmese pagoda
Sir Henry Havelock (1795-1857) during the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826), concerned about the spiritual welfare of his men, conducting divine worship in a Burmese pagoda. Date: circa 1820s

The Greek Wedding. circa 1820

Hutchinson Alderson, Bellman of Durham. 1827

Syntax Star-Gazing
Dr Syntax shows a lady the stars through a telescope, while the butler trips over a dog on the stairs and drops his tray of crockery

Apparatus used to bore holes in cast cannons
5321266 Apparatus used to bore holes in cast cannons; (add.info.: Apparatus used to bore holes in cast cannons. 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A cautionary story showing damnation of evil souls
5669735 A cautionary story showing damnation of evil souls; (add.info.: Traditional 19th century Russian Illustration depicting a cautionary story showing damnation of evil souls)

An antique rose-cut diamond necklace, c.1820 (diamond)
1766491 An antique rose-cut diamond necklace, c.1820 (diamond); Private Collection; (add.info.: An antique rose-cut diamond necklace, circa 1820.); Photo © Christie's Images.

Charles X (1757-1836) King of France - Charles X, King of France 1824-1830, ultraroyalist member of the Bourbon family
NWI4945736 Charles X (1757-1836) King of France - Charles X, King of France 1824-1830, ultraroyalist member of the Bourbon family

Men and women of the high European society vetus a la latest fashion, circa 1820 - High society Europeans wearing
NWI4956517 Men and women of the high European society vetus a la latest fashion, circa 1820 - High society Europeans wearing the latest fashions

A messenger delivering a message to a prince or noble, 1828
3480390 A messenger delivering a message to a prince or noble, 1828; (add.info.: A messenger delivering a message to a prince or noble. India, early 19th Century)

Oil merchants in India, 1828
3480384 Oil merchants in India, 1828; (add.info.: Oil merchants in India; early 19th Century. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Vue de la Chaudire de Syali' An island in a river, 1828
3480380 Vue de la Chaudire de Syali' An island in a river, 1828; (add.info.: Vue de la Chaudire de Syali' An island in a river)

Gardeners attending a vegetable plot in central India, 1828
3480379 Gardeners attending a vegetable plot in central India, 1828; (add.info.: Gardeners attending a vegetable plot in central India. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Indian courtiers in conversation at the Hindu Pagoda of Vilnour, 1828
3480375 Indian courtiers in conversation at the Hindu Pagoda of Vilnour, 1828; (add.info.: Indian courtiers in conversation at the Hindu Pagoda of Vilnour)

Raja or noble ruler with servants, 1828
3480369 Raja or noble ruler with servants, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of Raja or noble ruler with servants; India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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Step back in time to the 1820s, a decade filled with captivating moments and remarkable achievements. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of art, nature, and innovation as we explore this fascinating era. Let's begin our journey by delving into the mesmerizing world of John James Audubon. His masterpieces like "American Flamingo" and "Louisiana Heron" transport us to lush landscapes teeming with exotic birds. Audubon's intricate illustrations capture the beauty of these creatures, allowing us to marvel at their vivid colors and graceful movements. But it wasn't just Audubon who captivated imaginations during this period. Picture a man riding on a steam rocket, defying gravity itself. This daring feat symbolizes humanity's unyielding quest for progress and exploration. Meanwhile, Charles Green's balloon event in Stockport showcases mankind's fascination with flight as people gathered to witness awe-inspiring ascents into the sky. As we delve deeper into history, let us not forget the Napoleonic Wars that shaped Europe during this time. The French uniforms worn by soldiers evoke images of valorous battles fought across vast landscapes. These uniforms serve as reminders of an era defined by conflict but also marked by resilience and heroism. Innovation was also thriving during this decade; enter BABBAGEs ENGINE (1), an early mechanical computer designed by Charles Babbage himself. This groundbreaking invention laid the foundation for modern computing systems that have revolutionized our lives today. Artistic genius Francisco Goya takes center stage with his haunting masterpiece "Saturn Devouring a Son. " Painted between 1819-23, Goya captures raw human emotions through his striking brushstrokes – reminding us that even amidst great accomplishments, darkness can still linger within society. Nature continues to enchant us through John James Audubon's Snowy Owl illustration—an ethereal creature soaring against a wintry backdrop.