1821 Collection

Corporal Violet
NAPOLEON I: Profiles of Maria Louisa, Napoleon & their child can be seen in this posy of violets. The flower being the symbol his adherents used to recognize each other by

Napoleon on St Helena
NAPOLEON I French emperor exiled to Saint Helena (guard in background)

Napoleon I / Gillray / G III
NAPOLEON I Cartoon of Napoleon I with George III in a Lilliputian context

Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)
Photograph of Sir Richard Francis Burton, the English explorer, linguist and diplomat

John Keats / Hampstead
JOHN KEATS English poet reading a book at Wentworth Place, Hampstead

Napoleon / St Helena Map
NAPOLEON I Map of the island of Saint Helena during his captivity

Fyodor Dostoievsky
Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoievsky Russian Writer

DOSTOIEVSKY (1821-1881)
FEODOR DOSTOIEVSKI Russian writer

Queens College, Oxford Date: 1821

Trinity College, Oxford Date: 1821

LEJEUNE, Louis-Fran篩s, baron (1775-1848). Visiting
LEJEUNE, Louis-Fran篩 s, baron (1775-1848). Visiting a Bivouac on the Eve of the Battle of Austerlitz, 1st December 1805, 1808. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. YVELINES. Versailles

John Keats / Last Illness
JOHN KEATS English poet during his last illness

Napoleon and Spyglass
Mounted on his horse Marengo, He watches the progress of a battle with the aid of a spy- glass

Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in Croftons whisky and beer bar in Dublin prison, 1821. Bankrupt Brian Boru with his friends in the taproom drinking with criminals and debtors. The Tap in Sheriffs Prison

Mary Baker Eddy / Earliest
MARY BAKER EDDY Founder of Christian Science: the earliest known picture of her, as a young woman Date: 1821 - 1910

GARNERAY, Louis (1783-1857). Naval Battle of Navarino. ca. 1827. Greek War of Independence (1821-1832). Battle of Navarino, October 20th, 1827. Victory of the British and French fleet on the ottoman

France, Paris, Greek War of Independence, Insurrection flag
Greece - 19th century - War of Independence. Insurrection flag 1821

Egan / Life in London / 1821
FENCING: Jerrys admiration of Tom in an assault with Mr. O Shaunessy at the rooms in St. Jamess Street

Napoleon (David)
NAPOLEON, emperor circa 1804

Napoleon (Costume Ord)
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE - French Emperor dressed in costume ordinaire

Theodoros Kolokotronis - Greek Hero
Theodoros Kolokotronis (1770 - 1843), a Greek General and hero of the Greek War of Independence (1821-29) fought against the Ottoman Empire

Charles Baudelaire, French poet, essayist, translator
Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867), French poet, essayist, art critic, and translator of Edgar Allan Poe

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

Embassy at Tehran
Reception of the Embassy, near Tehran : following preliminary negotiations depicted here, a British mission (and subsequently an embassy) was set up in Tehran

Mary Baker Eddy / Boston
MARY BAKER EDDY Founder of Christian Science: a picture of her from her early days at Boston

Richard Burton / Leighton2
SIR RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON Traveller and writer

Elizabeth Ann Seton
ELIZABETH ANN SETON (nee Bayley) American saint : widowed, she converted to Roman Catholic church, founded religious order and church schools

Napoleon in Egypt
NAPOLEON I during the Egyptian campaign, 1798

Napoleon (Defeated)
NAPOLEON, emperor defeated at Fontainebleau, 1814

Napoleon I / Garnerey
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE I Napoleon as Emperor in 1805

Napoleon in Study 1807
NAPOLEON, emperor of France, in his study, circa 1807

DOSTOIEVSKY (1821-1881)
Feodor Dostoievski Russian writer

Richard Burton / Woodbury
SIR RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON Traveller and writer

John Keats / Henry Meyer
JOHN KEATS English poet

Gustave Flaubert
GUSTAVE FLAUBERT French writer

The Beach at Posillipo by J. C. Dahl, 1821
Johan Christian Dahl (1788-1857). Danish painter. The Beach at Posillipo, 1821. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Witches Sabbath by Francisco de Goya
Francisco de Goya (1746-1828). Spanish romantic painter. Witches Sabbath, 1821-1823. Detail. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Imperial State Crown that George IV, was crowned 1821
Imperial State Crown that George IV was crowned, on July 1821, also William IV, 40 cm (16 in) tall, encrusted with 12, 314 diamonds with the traditional de-lis

A Jewish Man and An Armenian Man Date: 1821

Mary Baker Eddy / June1903
MARY BAKER EDDY Founder of Christian Science speaking to 10, 000 followers from the balcony of Pleasant View in June 1903 Date: 1821 - 1910

PATON, Sir Joseph Noel (1821-1901). The Ancient Mariner. One of the depictions of the edition illustrated by Noel Paton of

Thomas Jeffersons plan in his own hand
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. Thomas Jeffersons plan in his own hand, of the front elevation of the Rotunda of the University of Virginia, 1821

Richard Rodney Bligh
Sir RICHARD RODNEY BLIGH Naval commander during the Napoleonic Wars, Admiral of the Blue Squadron. Date: 1737 - 1821

St Edmund Hall, Oxford
Edmund Hall (Saint Edmunds Hall), Oxford Date: 1821

Worcester College, Oxford, viewed from High Bridge. Date: 1821

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

Napoleon Deathbed 1821
NAPOLEON I/SCENES On his deathbed at St Helena

Crossing St Bernard
NAPOLEON I crossing the Saint-Bernard pass through the Alps, 1800

Napoleon (By Vignen)

William Austin, 1821
WILLIAM AUSTIN protege of Queen Caroline, believed by some to be her out-of-wedlock child - at age 19 Date: 1802 - ?

American Civil War: The Horrors Of War, Confederate Soldier Killed By A Shell At The Battle Of Gettysburg, July 3, 1863

Snowy owl, Bubo scandiacus.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Millbank Prison / Ackerman
Millbank prison was conceived by Jeremy Bentham whose goal was that prisoners would receive just punishment while developing an appreciation of labour. It was completed in 1821

Caro Brunswick / Players43
Caroline of Brunswick Queen to George IV

John Rennie / Sepia Anon
JOHN RENNIE Scottish civil engineer

Richard Burton / Leighton1
SIR RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON Traveller and writer

Egan / Life in London / 1821
Corinthian Tom, Jerry Hawthorn, Esq. & Bob Logic, make the most of an evening at Vauxhall Gardens

Richard Cosway - 1
Richard Cosway Artist

Bailiff and Writ
TAPPING - a bailiff corners a young man in the street and serves a writ on him, perhaps a tailors bill he has forgotten to pay, perhaps something more serious

Napoleon (Miniature)
NAPOLEON I as Emperor, after 1804

John Keats / Crayon Portr
JOHN KEATS English poet

John Keats / J Severn
JOHN KEATS English poet

Napoleon Circa 1807
Napoleon as Emperor, in his study, circa 1807

Napoleon Arcola Bridge
Napoleon on the bridge at Arcola, Italy, 15 November 1796

Young Napoleon has his fortune told by a gipsy
The young Napoleon, later Emperor of France, has his fortune told by a gipsy in Corsica

Richard Burton in eastern costume
Richard Burton, traveller, in the costume he wore as a pilgrim to Mecca

English: Drawing of the Battle of Gamonal (September 2)
English: Drawing of the Battle of Gamonal (September 2, 1820) by chilean general José Miguel Carrera

Leopold of Bavaria (1821-1912). Prince regent
Luitpold of Bavaria (1821-1912). Prince regent of Bavaria from 1886 to 1912. Portrait. Engraving. Historia de la Guerra Franco-Alemana de 1870-1871. Published in Barcelona, 1891

Wooden work table with painted top and homemade fringe
Wooden square work table with painted top and homemade fringe. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D

Wedding basket and nursery furniture. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D

Models of vignettes for embroidered handkerchiefs
Models of vignettes of a goat, peacock, stag for embroidered handkerchiefs. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D

Examples of candlestick with embroidered screen and straw basket for matches. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

Patterns for wire work baskets, pans, etc. in gold, silver, copper and iron wire. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

Models for various boxes made of paper board. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

Patterns for painting on porcelain: landscapes, fruits, candle. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

A mat woven from thick coloured string. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D

Bowl in the shape of a corn-sheaf. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D

A pincushion, basket made of melon seeds, and a long purse. Een toilet of baker-kussen, een breitobbetje van meloen pitten en eene lange beurs. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. C

Patterns for letters and needle booklets, and a work bag in embroidered lace. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. C

Necklace, earrings and a cross in woven human hair. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

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"1821: A Year of Literary and Historical Significance" In the quaint village of Hampstead, a young poet named John Keats found solace in nature as he penned his immortal verses. Meanwhile, across the seas on the remote island of St Helena, Napoleon Bonaparte studied a map that depicted his exile with melancholy eyes. The political cartoonist James Gillray captured the essence of this era by depicting Napoleon I alongside King George III, symbolizing their contrasting destinies. Little did they know that another man destined for greatness was born this year – Sir Richard Francis Burton, an explorer and adventurer who would leave an indelible mark on history. While Burton embarked on thrilling expeditions to unknown lands, Theodoros Kolokotronis emerged as a Greek hero during the War of Independence against Ottoman rule. His bravery inspired countless others to fight for freedom and independence. In Russia, Fyodor Dostoevsky took his first breaths amidst a turbulent period in history. His literary genius would later explore themes of human suffering and redemption in works like "Crime and Punishment, " leaving an enduring legacy. As Louis-François Lejeune visited Napoleon on St Helena, he witnessed firsthand the fallen emperor's isolation and contemplation. This poignant encounter would inspire many artists to capture Napoleon's final days through various mediums. Meanwhile, Louis Garneray depicted the dramatic Naval Battle of Navarino where European powers united against Ottoman forces. This event marked a turning point in Greece's struggle for independence and brought hope to oppressed nations worldwide. Richard Burton's adventurous spirit resonated with Frederic Leighton as he portrayed him in a painting filled with intrigue and mystery. Their collaboration showcased both men's dedication to exploring uncharted territories – be it physical or artistic realms. Lastly, we remember John Keats' last illness which tragically cut short his poetic journey at such a tender age.