1840 Collection (page 8)

St Johns Church, Richmond, 1840 (engraving)
2777395 St Johns Church, Richmond, 1840 (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Johns Church, Richmond, 1840)

Field Lane about 1840 (engraving)
3636427 Field Lane about 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Lane about 1840)

Die Zerstorung Jerusalems (colour litho)
3643482 Die Zerstorung Jerusalems (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Zerstorung Jerusalems)

Hypolite Bayard, self-portrait, 1840 (b / w photo)
3099630 Hypolite Bayard, self-portrait, 1840 (b/w photo) by Bayard, Hippolyte (1801-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hypolite Bayard, self-portrait, 1840)

Rue de l Egout, 1840 (engraving)
963103 Rue de l Egout, 1840 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rue de l Egout, 1840. Illustration for Paris A Travers Les Ages (Firmin-Didot, 1875)

Illustration, Cymbeline, by William Shakespeare
Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Cymbeline, by William Shakespeare. Introductory Remarks, with a spider in a web, holding a ring. Date: 1840

Illustration, Timon of Athens, by William Shakespeare
Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Timon of Athens, by William Shakespeare. Introductory illustration, profile portrait of Timon. Date: 1840

Illustration, Troilus and Cressida, by William Shakespeare
Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Troilus and Cressida, by William Shakespeare. Introductory Remarks, with Trojan War scene. Date: 1840

Illustration, Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare
Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Much Ado About Nothing, by William Shakespeare. Introductory illustration, depicting a dozy member of the nightwatch. Date: 1840

Illustration, Measure for Measure, by William Shakespeare
Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Measure for Measure, by William Shakespeare. Cast list with decorative border of chains, a sword, a crown and a hooded cloak. Date: 1840

Illustration, Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare
Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare. Cast list with vine and grapes. Date: 1840

Illustration, Merry Wives of Windsor, William Shakespeare
Illustration by Kenny Meadows to The Merry Wives of Windsor, by William Shakespeare. Cast list with decorative skull and antlers. Date: 1840

Illustration, Two Gentlemen of Verona, William Shakespeare
Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Two Gentlemen of Verona, by William Shakespeare. Cast list with decorative images. Date: 1840

Illustration, The Tempest, by William Shakespeare
Illustration by Kenny Meadows to The Tempest, by William Shakespeare. The storm at sea, watched by Ariel. Date: 1840

Trespass Offering of the Poor 1840
This depicts a trespass offering (also known as a guilt offering) which was a sacrifice made as a compensation payment for transgressions that were committed through ignorance

The Monthly Nurse (a woman who looked after a mother and her baby after childbirth). Date: 1840

Magdalen College Tower and Magdalen Bridge, Oxford. Date: 1840

Royal Naval Exhibition, Ancient and Modern Guns, Crank-Shaft and Boiler-Shell (engraving)
1591775 Royal Naval Exhibition, Ancient and Modern Guns, Crank-Shaft and Boiler-Shell (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Naval Exhibition)

The late Mrs Drummond, Widow of Lieutenant Thomas Drummond, RE, Under-Secretary to the Government of Ireland
1602780 The late Mrs Drummond, Widow of Lieutenant Thomas Drummond, RE, Under-Secretary to the Government of Ireland, 1835 to 1840 (engraving) by English School

Scenes in the Tonga Islands (litho)
1599005 Scenes in the Tonga Islands (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in the Tonga Islands)

The Barrister - " And peers through all things with his half-shut eyes." Date: 1840

Galerie d Orleans en 1840 (engraving)
963339 Galerie d Orleans en 1840 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galerie d Orleans en 1840)

Wahabee and Persian Noble
Wahabee (Wahabi, Wahhabi) and Persian Noble, Iran. 1840

Turkish Sultana and Howling Dervish. 1840

The Earl of Shaftesbury (engraving)
1041163 The Earl of Shaftesbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Shaftesbury)

THOMAS HARDY (COBURN)
THOMAS HARDY Wessex writer Date: 1840 - 1928

Sketches at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving)
1606062 Sketches at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Smithfield Club Cattle Show)

Guildford, High Street, looking East, 1840 (engraving)
2777381 Guildford, High Street, looking East, 1840 (engraving) by Pyne, Charles Claude (1802-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guildford, High Street, looking East, 1840)

Hampstead Heath in 1840, from a drawing by Constable (engraving)
3636989 Hampstead Heath in 1840, from a drawing by Constable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampstead Heath in 1840, from a drawing by Constable)

Long Lane, West Smithfield, 1840 (w / c on paper)
582676 Long Lane, West Smithfield, 1840 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Long Lane, West Smithfield)

An unusual Paisley woven shawl with black centre, c. 1840-1845
1767199 An unusual Paisley woven shawl with black centre, c.1840-1845 by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unusual Paisley woven shawl with black centre)

A Portrait of Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830-1894), 1839-40 (pencil and w / c on card)
1199583 A Portrait of Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830-1894), 1839-40 (pencil and w/c on card) by Pistrucci, Filippo (fl.1815-56); 16.2x12.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pistrucci)

Madame Galli-Marie (1840) (b / w photo)
5220090 Madame Galli-Marie (1840) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Galli-Marie (1840)

Anatole Marquet De Vasselot (1840-1904) (b / w photo)
5220061 Anatole Marquet De Vasselot (1840-1904) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anatole Marquet De Vasselot (1840-1904)

Antoine Bouvard (1840) (b / w photo)
5220054 Antoine Bouvard (1840) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antoine Bouvard (1840)

Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897) (b / w photo)
5219889 Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897)

The Second Court, St Johns College, East Side, 1840 (engraving)
5988614 The Second Court, St Johns College, East Side, 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Second Court, St Johns College, East Side, 1840)

The Cotswold Breed, Ewe, 8 years old, 1840-1842 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991235 The Cotswold Breed, Ewe, 8 years old, 1840-1842 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Shiels, William (1785-1857); 32.5x42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cotswold Breed, Ewe, 8 years old)

Somerset House, St Pauls Cathedral and Blackfriarss Bridge from Waterloo Bridge, c 1840 (colour litho)
815390 Somerset House, St Pauls Cathedral and Blackfriarss Bridge from Waterloo Bridge, c 1840 (colour litho) by Parrott, William (1813-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Somerset House)

Salon de 1840, Ramus attendant ses assassins (engraving)
3629589 Salon de 1840, Ramus attendant ses assassins (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salon de 1840, Ramus attendant ses assassins)

The Paddington Canal, 1840 (engraving)
3636909 The Paddington Canal, 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Paddington Canal, 1840)

St Anne s, Soho, from a sketch taken in 1840 (engraving)
3636513 St Anne s, Soho, from a sketch taken in 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Anne s, Soho, from a sketch taken in 1840)

All Saints Church, Kingston, 1840 (engraving)
2777397 All Saints Church, Kingston, 1840 (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: All Saints Church, Kingston, 1840)

Abbotts Hospital, Guildford, 1840 (engraving)
2777382 Abbotts Hospital, Guildford, 1840 (engraving) by Shepherd, George Sidney (1784-1862) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abbotts Hospital, Guildford, 1840)

HMS "Edinburgh"(chromolitho)
2790849 HMS " Edinburgh" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Edinburgh." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

The Hare and Hounds, Islington, pulled down 1840 (ink on paper)
582612 The Hare and Hounds, Islington, pulled down 1840 (ink on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hare and Hounds, Islington, pulled down 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.