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1826 Collection (page 9)

In 1826, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events and achievements that left an indelible mark on history

Background image1826 Collection: Deep blood-colored potentilla, Potentilla atro-sanguinea

Deep blood-colored potentilla, Potentilla atro-sanguinea.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan. Handcolored copperplate engraving from William Curtiss The Botanical Magazine, 1826

Background image1826 Collection: New Holland cassia, Cassia australis

New Holland cassia, Cassia australis.. Illustration by Miss C.M. Curtis (Samuels daughter), engraved by Weddell. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Samuel Curtiss The Curtis Botanical Magazine

Background image1826 Collection: Large-flowered dames violet Hesperis grandiflora

Large-flowered dames violet Hesperis grandiflora.. Illustration by Sowerby, one of the famous dynasty of natural history illustrators founded by James Sowerby

Background image1826 Collection: Suchet, Louis-Gabriel (1770-1826). Duke of Albufera

Suchet, Louis-Gabriel (1770-1826). Duke of Albufera and Marshal of France. LEGRIP, Frederic (1817 - 1871). Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. YVELINES. Versailles. Palace of Versailles

Background image1826 Collection: LUQUE Y COCA, Agust�(1850-1937). Spanish military

LUQUE Y COCA, Agust�(1850-1937). Spanish military
LUQUE Y COCA, Agust� (1850-1937). Spanish military and political. MORELLI, Domenico (1826-1901). Oil on canvas. SPAIN. CASTILE-LA MANCHA. Toledo. Army Museum

Background image1826 Collection: Laennec, Rene-Theophile-Hyacinthe (1781-1826). French

Laennec, Rene-Theophile-Hyacinthe (1781-1826). French physician inventor of the stethoscope. Oil

Background image1826 Collection: ASPIAZڬAgust�(1826 - 1897). Bolivian writer

ASPIAZڬAgust�(1826 - 1897). Bolivian writer
ASPIAZڬ Agust� (1826 - 1897). Bolivian writer, jurist, and politician. Oil

Background image1826 Collection: ALBONI, Marietta (1826-1894). Italian contralto

ALBONI, Marietta (1826-1894). Italian contralto opera singer. Engraving

Background image1826 Collection: Paris, France - Passage Colbert

Paris, France - Passage Colbert. Date: 1829

Background image1826 Collection: Gen. Sir George W. A. Higginson, Vanity Fair, Spy

Gen. Sir George W. A. Higginson, Vanity Fair, Spy
General SIR GEORGE WENTWORTH ALEXANDER HIGGINSON (1826-1927) Long living British army general and Crimean War hero, serving more than 30 years in the Grenadier Guards

Background image1826 Collection: St Katharine Church

St Katharine Church
The church of Saint Katharine near the Tower. Date: 1826

Background image1826 Collection: New London Bridge 1826

New London Bridge 1826
Scene on the Thames during the construction of the new bridge. Date: 1826

Background image1826 Collection: Cambridge Terrace

Cambridge Terrace
The Coliseum and adjoining buildings, Regents Park. Date: 1826

Background image1826 Collection: Chimney Sweepers on May Day

Chimney Sweepers on May Day
May Day celebrations of the chimney sweeps. The text with the picture gives some interesting information about Jack in the Green and the Lord and Lady

Background image1826 Collection: Eugenie, Empress

Eugenie, Empress
EUGENIA MARIA DE MONTIJO empress of France, wife of Napoleon III with her autograph Date: 1826 - 1920

Background image1826 Collection: Erckmann-Chatrian Photo

Erckmann-Chatrian Photo
EMILE ERCKMANN & LOUIS CHATRIAN French writers who collaborated, combining their names, in a series of popular historical novels : photo 1887. Date: 1822-99, 1826-90

Background image1826 Collection: Empress Eugenie Photo

Empress Eugenie Photo
EUGENIA MARIA DE MONTIJO (Eugenie) wife of Napoleon III Date: 1826 - 1920

Background image1826 Collection: WEBER

WEBER
CARL MARIA VON WEBER German musician Date: 1786 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: Wm. Henry Waddington

Wm. Henry Waddington
WILLIAM HENRY WADDINGTON French statesman and diplomat Date: 1826 - 1894

Background image1826 Collection: Felix Alfred Vulpian

Felix Alfred Vulpian
EDME FELIX ALFRED VULPIAN French physician who achieved the distinction of having a muscular ailment named for him. Date: 1826 - 1887

Background image1826 Collection: Mathieu De Montmorency

Mathieu De Montmorency
MATHIEU DE MONTMORENCY French military commander in America and deputy. Date: 1766 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: John Townsend

John Townsend
JOHN TOWNSEND philanthropist with his autograph Date: 1757 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: Sir Richard Temple

Sir Richard Temple
SIR RICHARD TEMPLE administrator in India Date: 1826 - 1902

Background image1826 Collection: Louis Suchet

Louis Suchet
LOUIS GABRIEL SUCHET French military commander Date: 1770 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: Isaac Shelby

Isaac Shelby
ISaC SHELBY American military commander with his autograph Date: 1750 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: Walter Scotts Father

Walter Scotts Father
WALTER SCOTT father of Sir Walter Date: ? - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: Walter Scotts Wife

Walter Scotts Wife
CHARLOTTE MARY (nee Carpenter) lady SCOTT wife of sir Walter Date: ? - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: Jos Viv Scheffel - 2

Jos Viv Scheffel - 2
JOSEPH VIKTOR von SCHEFFEL German writer Date: 1826 - 1886

Background image1826 Collection: Jos Viktor Scheffel

Jos Viktor Scheffel
JOSEPH VIKTOR von SCHEFFEL German writer Date: 1826 - 1886

Background image1826 Collection: Marshall Randles

Marshall Randles
MARSHALL RANDLES nonconformist churchman Date: 1826 - 1904

Background image1826 Collection: Const. Pobedonostzeff

Const. Pobedonostzeff
CONSTANTINE POBEDONOSTZEFF Russian jurist and writer Date: 1826 - 1907

Background image1826 Collection: Carl Von Piloty

Carl Von Piloty
CARL VON PILOTY German artist Date: 1826 - 1886

Background image1826 Collection: John Pinkerton - 2

John Pinkerton - 2
JOHN PINKERTON Scottish antiquary and historian Date: 1758 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: John Pinkerton - 1

John Pinkerton - 1
JOHN PINKERTON Scottish antiquary and historian Date: 1758 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: Jean Frederic Oberlin 2

Jean Frederic Oberlin 2
JEAN FREDERIC OBERLIN Alsatian Lutheran pastor, educator and agriculturist who introduced new methods in raising crops and children. Date: 1740 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: 1st Earl Northbrook - 2

1st Earl Northbrook - 2
THOMAS GEORGE BARING, first earl of NORTHBROOK statesman, Viceroy of India. Date: 1826 - 1904

Background image1826 Collection: 1st Earl Northbrook - 1

1st Earl Northbrook - 1
THOMAS GEORGE BARING, first earl of NORTHBROOK statesman, at the time of his appointment as Viceroy of India. Date: 1826 - 1904

Background image1826 Collection: Georg Nikolaus Nissen

Georg Nikolaus Nissen
GEORG NIKOLAUS NISSEN who married Mozarts widow Konstanze in 1809 and collected the materials for the first biography of her husband. Date: 1761 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: John Nichols - 1

John Nichols - 1
JOHN NICHOLS Printer and antiquarian author Date: 1745 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: John Nichols - 2

John Nichols - 2
JOHN NICHOLS Printer and antiquarian author Date: 1745 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: John Nichols Silhouette

John Nichols Silhouette
JOHN NICHOLS Printer and antiquarian author Date: 1745 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: John Stoughton Newbery

John Stoughton Newbery
JOHN STOUGHTON NEWBERY American lawyer Date: 1826 - 1887

Background image1826 Collection: Lindley Murray - 2

Lindley Murray - 2
LINDLEY MURRAY Scottish-born American grammarian and educational writer. Date: 1746 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: Lindley Murray - 1

Lindley Murray - 1
LINDLEY MURRAY Scottish-born American grammarian and educational writer. Date: 1746 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: Sir George Morgan

Sir George Morgan
Sir GEORGE OSBORNE MORGAN British statesman responsible for valuable social legislation, including the Burials Act and the Married womens property act. Date: 1826 - 1897

Background image1826 Collection: Luther Martin

Luther Martin
LUTHER MARTIN American statesman with his autograph Date: 1748 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: Louis Marchangy

Louis Marchangy
LOUIS ANTOINE FRANCOIS de MARCHANGY French lawyer and writer Date: 1782 - 1826

Background image1826 Collection: Johann Manso

Johann Manso
JOHANN KASPAR FRIEDRICH MANSO German historian Date: 1760 - 1826



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In 1826, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events and achievements that left an indelible mark on history. One such event was the arrival of Zarafa, the majestic giraffe, in France. This exotic creature captured the imagination of all who laid eyes upon her and became a symbol of curiosity and wonder. Meanwhile, across the globe in Japan, Mount Fujiyama stood tall and proud as it had for centuries. In 1826, its breathtaking beauty inspired countless artists to capture its magnificence on canvas. Back in England, Telford's suspension bridge spanned across the Menai Straits with grace and elegance. This engineering marvel connected communities like never before and paved the way for future advancements in transportation. Music enthusiasts were treated to a masterpiece by Ludwig van Beethoven himself. His String Quartet in F Major, Op. 135 showcased his genius composition skills with hauntingly beautiful melodies that echoed through time. Literature also flourished during this period as Lord Byron penned his thoughts onto paper. His words resonated deeply within society, challenging conventions and sparking intellectual discourse. The art world saw talent emerge from unexpected places as John Adams (Chappel) displayed his artistic prowess through captivating paintings that told stories without uttering a single word. In another corner of Europe, mile Levy made significant contributions to photography with his innovative techniques that pushed boundaries and expanded artistic possibilities. On the political front, Andrew Johnson assumed office as President of the United States amidst a turbulent era marked by social upheaval and change. Across continents lay South Africa's Zulu Kingdom which experienced restoration after facing challenges head-on under King Cetshwayo's leadership - an inspiring tale of resilience against adversity. Lastly but not least Josef Scheffel immortalized moments through postcards capturing memories shared among loved ones near or far apart; these small tokens bridged distances when letters alone couldn't suffice. Indeed, 1826 was a year of exploration, creativity, and resilience.