1840 Collection (page 9)

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)

Kennington common, London, about 1840 (engraving)
608111 Kennington common, London, about 1840 (engraving) by Randoll, Robert (fl.1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kennington common, London)

William Walk, Cannonbury, 1840 (w / c on paper)
603894 William Walk, Cannonbury, 1840 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Walk, Cannonbury, 1840); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Marche du Temple en 1840, carre du Palais-Royal (engraving)
963495 Marche du Temple en 1840, carre du Palais-Royal (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marche du Temple en 1840, carre du Palais-Royal)

Marche du Temple en 1840 (engraving)
963494 Marche du Temple en 1840 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marche du Temple en 1840)

Porche de la chapelle haute, vers 1840 (engraving)
963180 Porche de la chapelle haute, vers 1840 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porche de la chapelle haute, vers 1840)

Autel de la Vierge a Saint-Germain des Pres, 1840 (engraving)
963109 Autel de la Vierge a Saint-Germain des Pres, 1840 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autel de la Vierge a Saint-Germain des Pres, 1840)

Ruelle de l Arche Popin, demolie avant 1840; d apres une aquarelle de Goblain (engraving)
962965 Ruelle de l Arche Popin, demolie avant 1840; d apres une aquarelle de Goblain (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruelle de l Arche Popin)

Studies of Hibisci, an Aloe, and Others, c. 1840 (pencil
652035 Studies of Hibisci, an Aloe, and Others, c.1840 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white and gum arabic) by Anglo-Indian School

Ferdinand Roybet (1840) (b / w photo)
5220048 Ferdinand Roybet (1840) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferdinand Roybet (1840)

Jules Claretie (1840) (b / w photo)
5219885 Jules Claretie (1840) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jules Claretie (1840)

Auguste Rodin (1840) (b / w photo)
5220062 Auguste Rodin (1840) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auguste Rodin (1840)

John-Rowland Stanley (1840) (b / w photo)
5219855 John-Rowland Stanley (1840) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John-Rowland Stanley (1840)

Henri R P Didon (1840-1900) (b / w photo)
5219788 Henri R P Didon (1840-1900) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri R P Didon (1840-1900)

Islington, Upper Street, 1840 (colour litho)
6029633 Islington, Upper Street, 1840 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Islington, Upper Street, 1840)

The Queens Glorious Reign (litho)
1598900 The Queens Glorious Reign (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Glorious Reign. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 May 1899)

A Portrait of Maria Francesca Rossetti (1827-1876), 1839-40 (pencil and w / c on card)
1199582 A Portrait of Maria Francesca Rossetti (1827-1876), 1839-40 (pencil and w/c on card) by Pistrucci, Filippo (fl.1815-56); 16.2x12.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pistrucci)

A Portrait of Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), 1839-40 (pencil and w / c on card)
1199580 A Portrait of Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882), 1839-40 (pencil and w/c on card) by Pistrucci, Filippo (fl.1815-56); 16.2x12.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pistrucci)

The New House of Commons (engraving)
1061860 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 Full-colour Cartoon of Tapestry, Silk or Wallpaper, c. 1830-40 (pencil and watercolour)
824049 A Full-colour Cartoon of Tapestry, Silk or Wallpaper, c.1830-40 (pencil and watercolour) by English School, (19th century); 71x53.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

28 juillet 1840, translation des cendres des victimes des trois journees de Juillet 1830 (engraving)
963252 28 juillet 1840, translation des cendres des victimes des trois journees de Juillet 1830 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 28 juillet 1840)

The Criminal Museum at the Convict Office, Metropolitan Police Department, Scotland-Yard (engraving)
1107241 The Criminal Museum at the Convict Office, Metropolitan Police Department, Scotland-Yard (engraving) by English School

Hackney, looking towards the Church, 1840 (engraving)
3637006 Hackney, looking towards the Church, 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hackney, looking towards the Church, 1840)

Palmers Almshouses, 1840 (engraving)
3636661 Palmers Almshouses, 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palmers Almshouses, 1840)

The Old Dormitory in 1840 (engraving)
3636611 The Old Dormitory in 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Dormitory in 1840)

Giltspur Street Compter, 1840 (engraving)
3636421 Giltspur Street Compter, 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giltspur Street Compter, 1840)

Hampstead Heath in 1840 (engraving)
2776965 Hampstead Heath in 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampstead Heath in 1840)

Penny Black and Penny Red, 1850 (ink on paper)
CHT207431 Penny Black and Penny Red, 1850 (ink on paper) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Le bal du Prado, celebre en 1840 (engraving)
6005459 Le bal du Prado, celebre en 1840 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le bal du Prado, celebre en 1840)

US Navy, Commander, Captain and Lieutenant of the Navy and Lieutenant and Staff Officer of Marines, 1840 (colour litho)
6028774 US Navy, Commander, Captain and Lieutenant of the Navy and Lieutenant and Staff Officer of Marines, 1840 (colour litho) by American School

The Penny Postage Jubilee Celebration at Guildhall, Exhibition of Post-Office Relics, and Portraits (engraving)
1627044 The Penny Postage Jubilee Celebration at Guildhall, Exhibition of Post-Office Relics, and Portraits (engraving) by Kitton

Portrait of a Young Man on Horseback, c. 1840 (gouache on paper)
1196805 Portrait of a Young Man on Horseback, c.1840 (gouache on paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 33x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

The Taj Mahal from the Garden, c. 1840 (pen and grey ink, w / c
1196702 The Taj Mahal from the Garden, c.1840 (pen and grey ink, w/c, heightened with touches of white) by Agra School, (19th century)

Astronomy, c. 1840-1850 (oil on canvas)
1772119 Astronomy, c.1840-1850 (oil on canvas) by Sant, James (1820-1916); 76.8x76.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Astronomy. James Sant (1820-1916). Oil on canvas. Painted circa 1840-1850

Portrait of the Liberator, Simon Bolivar, half length, in Full Dress Uniform, c
1767244 Portrait of the Liberator, Simon Bolivar, half length, in Full Dress Uniform, c.1840 (oil on canvas) by South African School

Onesime-Aristide Croisy (1840-1899) (b / w photo)
5220056 Onesime-Aristide Croisy (1840-1899) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Onesime-Aristide Croisy (1840-1899)

Louis Andrieux (1840) (b / w photo)
5219745 Louis Andrieux (1840) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Andrieux (1840)

Charles-Ferdinand Lenepveu, Compositeur, 1840 (b / w photo)
5201592 Charles-Ferdinand Lenepveu, Compositeur, 1840 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles-Ferdinand Lenepveu, Compositeur, 1840)

Jean-Marie-Ferdinand Sarrien, Homme Politique, 1840 (b / w photo)
5201401 Jean-Marie-Ferdinand Sarrien, Homme Politique, 1840 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Marie-Ferdinand Sarrien, Homme Politique, 1840)

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

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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.