1840 Collection (page 10)

The Life of Sir Moses Montefiore (engraving)
1041032 The Life of Sir Moses Montefiore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Life of Sir Moses Montefiore)

Cour interieure de la Force en 1840 (engraving)
963504 Cour interieure de la Force en 1840 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cour interieure de la Force en 1840)

La rotonde du Temple en 1840 (engraving)
963496 La rotonde du Temple en 1840 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La rotonde du Temple en 1840)

Vue exterieure de l arche Popin, debouchant sous le quai de la Megisserie demolie en 1840; d apres une lithographie
962966 Vue exterieure de l arche Popin, debouchant sous le quai de la Megisserie demolie en 1840; d apres une lithographie (engraving) by French School

The New House of Commons (engraving)
1061888 The New House of Commons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New House of Commons, Portraits of Members who have never before sat in Parliament)

A plate from Zeitschrift fuer Gaertner, Botaniker und Blumenfreunde
986300 A plate from Zeitschrift fuer Gaertner, Botaniker und Blumenfreunde, 1840-43 (hand coloured engraving) by German School

Portrait of Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), c. 1840. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863), c. 1840. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of Augustin Grisier (1791-1865), c. 1840. Creator: De Dreux, Alfred (1810-1860)
Portrait of Augustin Grisier (1791-1865), c. 1840. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of Henri Dominique Lacordaire, 1840. Creator: Chasseriau
Portrait of Henri Dominique Lacordaire, 1840. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Piazza del Duomo, Milan, 1840. Creator: Inganni, Angelo (1807-1880)
Piazza del Duomo, Milan, 1840. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Portrait of the writer James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851), c. 1840. Private Collection

Portrait of Charles-Guillaume Etienne (1778-1845), c. 1840. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

McDonnell F-4D Phantom II 65-0770A
United States Air Force - McDonnell F-4D-28-MC Phantom II 65-0770A (msn 1840), at Lambert Field, Missouri on 30 May 1971, with McDonnell Douglas for testing and trials. Date: 1971

A Turkish noblewoman Date: circa 1840

A Persian woman in her chador and veil Date: circa 1840

A Greek man in national costume Date: circa 1840

Cranky Tom and Dilburree, of the Yarra-Hapinni tribe Date: circa 1840

The English rustic type. Date: 1840

Shepherdess of les Landes, southwest France, mounted on stilts Date: circa 1840

Shepherd of les Landes, southwest France, mounted on stilts Date: circa 1840

The Oxford Street bus heads for the Bank : St Mary-le-Bow church stands behind it. Date: Circa 1840

The Parthenon with Greek troops in ceremony, Greece 1840 Date: 1840

The Paris Opera 1840 Date: 1840

Nelsons Column (1840-1843). Trafalgar Square. London
Nelsons Column (1840-1843). Designed by William Railton (1800-1877), was built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Corinthian order and Dartmor granite

Dress of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603.. She wears a high lace ruff and cuffs, elaborately jeweled bodice, belt and headdress. Stubbs, Stow, portrait at Henham, described by Miss

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Horned headdress of the 15th century, reign of Edward IV 1461-1483.. She wears a blue dress with voluminous sleeves, lined with ermine

Dress of the reign of King Richard II, 1377-1399.. She carries the kings badge or cognizance, a white hart with a crown of gold on its neck

Dress of the reign of King Henry II, Curtmantle, 1154-1189.. Long red ermine-lined mantle over long green dress, white veil and wimple

Marriage of Victoria and Albert
Queen Victoria marrying her cousin Prince Albert, son of Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, in the little Chapel Royal, St. Jamess, London. Date: 10 February 1840

RUSSIA KOSTROMA
The sea-front : fishermen using rafts. Date: circa 1840

Marcus Stone Photo
MARCUS STONE artist Date: 1840 - 1921

CHATEAU DE CLISSON
The massive Chateau de Clisson, in Loire Inferieure, a strongly fortified citadel designed for practicality rather than prettiness. Date: circa 1840

BEAUVAIS, CIRCA 1840
A fine view of this agreable town in the Oise department, seen from one of the roads leading into the centre, dominated by the massive and fine cathedral. Date: circa 1840

LA GRANGE BLENEAU the home of General Lafayette. Date: circa 1840

RATS & TRAP C1840 RATS & TRAP C1840
Two black rats nibble at a piece of cheese in a trap. Date: circa 1840

FOX / STEWART C1840
A typical fox, as encountered in the UK. Date: circa 1840

LE HAVRE, CIRCA 1840
A Seine steamboat comes down- river, as a warning to the sailing vessels in the harbour that their days are numbered. Date: circa 1840

MONT SAINT-MICHEL
A fine view of the rock at high tide; the defensive battlements at sea level are conspicuous. Date: circa 1840

POITIERS CATHEDRAL
The facade of the Cathedral. Date: circa 1840

ENGLISH FOREST SHEEP
Old English forest sheep of the Exmoor breed, bred by Mr Westcott of Hawkhurst, Exmoor. Date: circa 1840

REV. MATHEW GIVES PLEDGE
The Very Reverend Theobald Mathew administers the temperance pledge to churchgoers. Date: circa 1840

A MOUNTAIN SPRING
Two country children fill their pot at a mountain spring. Date: circa 1840

LANTERN MERCHANT PEKING
A lantern merchant in Peking, China. His shop sells a wide range of lamps and lanterns which are decorated in the shop. Date: circa 1840

GOOSE SERIES (2 OF 4)
Choosing the goose for slaughter (picture 2 of 4). Date: circa 1840

GOOSE SERIES (1 OF 4)
Geese swim in the wild (picture 1 of 4). Date: circa 1840

MEAN-LOOKING SOLICITOR
A mean-looking solicitor. I grant your worship that he is a knave, sir, but yet God forbid, sir, but a knave should have some countenance. Date: 1840

TWELFTH NIGHT
Act II, Scene II Cakes and ale: Malvolio scolds the revellers, Sir Toby Belch, Maria, the clown and Sir Andrew for their hedonistic ways. Date: circa 1840

DINNER PARTY W / MANDARIN
A dinner party in full swing at the Mandarins house. Date: circa 1840

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In the year 1840, a world of art, culture, and innovation unfolded. The iconic painting "Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog" by Caspar David Friedrich captivated viewers with its mysterious allure, depicting a solitary figure contemplating nature's vastness. Meanwhile, cricket enthusiasts witnessed an intense battle between Sussex and Kent in 1840, showcasing the timeless rivalry between two English counties. During this era, T. E. Lawrence was born - a man who would later become known as Lawrence of Arabia for his pivotal role in Arab revolt against Ottoman rule during World War I. As history unfolded, another significant milestone emerged: the issuance of the Penny Black postage stamp on May 6th. Engraved by Frederick Heath and printed by Perkins Bacon & Co. , it became the world's first adhesive postage stamp revolutionizing mail delivery forever. Sports also took center stage in 1840; English prizefighters showcased their skills while sports like shinty gained popularity among enthusiasts seeking thrilling competition. In Scotland, construction began on what would become an engineering marvel - the Forth Bridge - connecting Edinburgh to Fife across the Firth of Forth. Amidst these cultural and technological advancements stood Thomas Hardy – a renowned author whose works captured both rural life and human emotions with profound depth. His writings resonated with readers then and continue to do so today. The realm of music saw virtuoso Niccolò Paganini enchanting audiences worldwide with his violin mastery; even famed artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres immortalized him through his brush strokes at Kings Theatre. As time moved forward from that eventful year in 1840 towards 1921 when Thomas Hardy passed away but left behind an enduring literary legacy that continues to inspire generations long after he departed this world.