1840 Collection (page 7)

Ironclads (litho)
7184104 Ironclads (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ironclads. Illustration for The Shape of Ships written)

Hunt the Slipper at Neighbour Flamborough s, 1840 (oil on canvas)
659003 Hunt the Slipper at Neighbour Flamborough s, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunt the Slipper at Neighbour Flamborough s)

Frederick the Art Student (engraving)
2788284 Frederick the Art Student (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick the Art Student)

A fop driving in the Bois de Boulogne in 1840, 1898 (litho)
5913071 A fop driving in the Bois de Boulogne in 1840, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: A fop driving in the Bois de Boulogne, 1840)

Maharaja Gulab Singh on Lake Wular in Kashmir, c. 1840 (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196953 Maharaja Gulab Singh on Lake Wular in Kashmir, c.1840 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 26.2x37 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Khusraw Discovering Shirin Bathing, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)
1196815 Khusraw Discovering Shirin Bathing, c. 1840 (oil on canvas) by Qajar School (19th century); 66x80.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Portrait of Shamsi Tabrizi, the Dervish, c. 1840-1 (oil on canvas)
1196804 Portrait of Shamsi Tabrizi, the Dervish, c.1840-1 (oil on canvas) by Persian School, (19th century); 129x76 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

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Long-billed Cockatoo (Licmetis nasicus). From The Birds of Australia. John Gould (1804-1881). Hand-coloured lithograph. Published in 1840-1869. 54.5 x 36cm

1. Crinum arenarium and 2. Cobergia incarnata, 1840-1844 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991245 1. Crinum arenarium and 2. Cobergia incarnata, 1840-1844 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 26.8x21 (approx.) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1)

Pehriska-Ruhpa, Moennitarri Warrior in the Costume of the Dog Danse, 1840 (etching
990517 Pehriska-Ruhpa, Moennitarri Warrior in the Costume of the Dog Danse, 1840 (etching, aquatint, hand-coloured, white wove paper) by Bodmer

Eastern Grey Squirrel in Full Winter Coat, c. 1840s (pen and black ink
823034 Eastern Grey Squirrel in Full Winter Coat, c.1840s (pen and black ink and watercolour on board) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851); 53.7x43.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Mrs W. S. Fry and her Four Children: Emma, Willy, Julie and Georgina
651830 Portrait of Mrs W.S. Fry and her Four Children: Emma, Willy, Julie and Georgina, Seated in an Interior, 1840 (pencil, coloured chalks and watercolour) by Linnell

Jules Danbe (1840) (b / w photo)
5219971 Jules Danbe (1840) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules Danbe (1840)

Emile Zola (1840-1902) (b / w photo)
5219961 Emile Zola (1840-1902) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emile Zola (1840-1902)

Salon de 1840, Murillo enfant (engraving)
3629616 Salon de 1840, Murillo enfant (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salon de 1840, Murillo enfant. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1841)

Nicolo Paganini, 1840 (engraving)
3652635 Nicolo Paganini, 1840 (engraving) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicolo Paganini, 1840)

he "Cock and Magpie, "Drury Lane, from an original sketch in 1840 (engraving)
3636464 he " Cock and Magpie, " Drury Lane, from an original sketch in 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Cock and Magpie)

Entrance to Greenwich Observatory, in 1840 (engraving)
3637099 Entrance to Greenwich Observatory, in 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to Greenwich Observatory, in 1840)

Georges Dieulafoy, Medecin, 1840 (b / w photo)
5201484 Georges Dieulafoy, Medecin, 1840 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Dieulafoy, Medecin, 1840)

Hirobumi Marquis Ito, Homme Politique, 1840 (b / w photo)
5201411 Hirobumi Marquis Ito, Homme Politique, 1840 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hirobumi Marquis Ito, Homme Politique, 1840)

Chasseur D Afrique, 1836; Chasseur D Orleans Et Soldat D Infanterie De Ligne, Voltigeur, 1840 (colour litho)
6007225 Chasseur D Afrique, 1836; Chasseur D Orleans Et Soldat D Infanterie De Ligne, Voltigeur, 1840 (colour litho) by Caran d Ache (Emmanuel Poire) (1858-1909) (after)

The New Bridge, St Johns College, 1840 (engraving)
5988613 The New Bridge, St Johns College, 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Bridge, St Johns College, 1840)

The Height of Speculation, Groundless Expectations (engraving)
5997823 The Height of Speculation, Groundless Expectations (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Height of Speculation, Groundless Expectations)

Portraits of Charles Dickens at different Periods of his Life (engraving)
1056065 Portraits of Charles Dickens at different Periods of his Life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

1840, Time of Chinese War (chromolitho)
958418 1840, Time of Chinese War (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1840, Time of Chinese War. Cigarette card, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Marche du Temple, 1840, et Couvent de l Adoration perpetuelle du Saint-Sacrement (colour litho)
962832 Marche du Temple, 1840, et Couvent de l Adoration perpetuelle du Saint-Sacrement (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marche du Temple, 1840)

Cite et Pont-Neuf, 1840 (colour litho)
962793 Cite et Pont-Neuf, 1840 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cite et Pont-Neuf, 1840)

Bombardment of Acre, Second Egyptian-Ottoman War (1839-1841), 3 November 1840 Date: 1840

Greenwich Observatory
View of the entrance to Greenwich Observatory in 1840. The Observatory was founded on 22 June 1675. Date: 1875

Naval School Greenwich
The Royal Naval School was formally constituted by the Royal Naval College Act 1840. It was a charitable institution, established as a boarding school for the sons of officers in the Royal Navy

St James, Bermondsey
View of St James Church, a Church of England parish church in Bermondsey, south London. It was completed and consecrated in 1829 and given a separate parish in 1840

Entrance to London Zoo
View of the entrance to the zoological gardans 1840. London Zoo is the worlds oldest scientific zoo. It was opened in London on 27 April 1828

Joanna Baillie (1762-1851) was a Scottish poet and dramatist, known for such works as Plays on the Passions (three volumes, 1798-1812) and Fugitive Verses (1840). Date: 1875

Trees in Hyde Park
A clump of trees in Hyde Park. c.1840. Date: 1875

Women waiting for stage coaches in Paris, 1839. Women in lace bonnets, shawls and wide-sleeved dresses. The courtyard of the Messageries Nationales diligences. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Ghat and Temple at Gokul, India. 1840

Camelopardalis Giraffa (The Giraffe), 1840-1844 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986200 Camelopardalis Giraffa (The Giraffe), 1840-1844 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 43x59.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Camelopardalis Giraffa (The Giraffe)

Australia: Melbourne, 1840 (engraving)
5217980 Australia: Melbourne, 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melbourne, 1840)

A Portrait of William Michael Rossetti (1829-1919), 1839-40 (pencil and w / c on card)
1199581 A Portrait of William Michael Rossetti (1829-1919), 1839-40 (pencil and w/c on card) by Pistrucci, Filippo (fl.1815-56); 16.2x12.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pistrucci)

A Magnificent Garland of Fruit and Flowers, 1840 (oil on canvas)
1197539 A Magnificent Garland of Fruit and Flowers, 1840 (oil on canvas) by Jensen, Johan Laurents (1800-56); 94.8x131.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

Landscape: Woman with Tamborine, c. 1840-50 (oil on canvas)
824204 Landscape: Woman with Tamborine, c.1840-50 (oil on canvas) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 88.5x118 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Landscape: Woman with Tamborine)

Edinburgh, Sir Walter Scotts Monument (colour litho)
6025377 Edinburgh, Sir Walter Scotts Monument (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edinburgh, Sir Walter Scotts Monument)

Cunard Steamship Company (colour litho)
6032915 Cunard Steamship Company (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cunard Steamship Company)

Railway pavilion at Tottenham 1847
An exterior look of Tottenham railway station. Date: 1847

Claude Monet, Peintre, 1840 (b / w photo)
5201624 Claude Monet, Peintre, 1840 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claude Monet, Peintre, 1840)

Westminster and Hungerford from Waterloo Bridge, c 1840 (colour litho)
815398 Westminster and Hungerford from Waterloo Bridge, c 1840 (colour litho) by Parrott, William (1813-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster and Hungerford from Waterloo Bridge)

The Waterloo Gallery, Buckingham Palace. Published 1840 (engraving)
582493 The Waterloo Gallery, Buckingham Palace. Published 1840 (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Waterloo Gallery, Buckingham Palace)

Skating on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (engraving)
586159 Skating on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, London (engraving) by Pearce, Stephen (1819-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skating on the Serpentine, Hyde Park)

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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.