1853 Collection (page 5)

Chulalongkorn, Roi De Siam (1853) (b / w photo)
5219737 Chulalongkorn, Roi De Siam (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chulalongkorn, Roi De Siam (1853)

Georges Grisier, Homme De Lettres, 1853 (b / w photo)
5201536 Georges Grisier, Homme De Lettres, 1853 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georges Grisier, Homme De Lettres, 1853)

Passing the Rubicon, c. 1853 (lithograph printed in colours)
828375 Passing the Rubicon, c.1853 (lithograph printed in colours) by Heine, Peter Bernhard Wilhelm (1827-85); 69.8x97.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Passing the Rubicon. Lieut. S)

The Quay at Rouen, 1853 (oil on canvas)
827300 The Quay at Rouen, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Henshall, J. (fl.1853); 96.5x81.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quay at Rouen. J. Henshall. Oil on canvas. Painted in 1853)

King Fernando II (Ferdinand II) of Portugal (Vienna, 1816-Lisbon, 1885)
3618210 King Fernando II (Ferdinand II) of Portugal (Vienna, 1816-Lisbon, 1885) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: King Fernando II (Ferdinand II) of Portugal (Vienna, 1816-Lisbon, 1885)

La place Saint-Sulpice en 1853 (b / w photo)
3624078 La place Saint-Sulpice en 1853 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La place Saint-Sulpice en 1853)

Advertisement for the appearance of Mademoiselle Emilie Vandermeersch, Oiseaux Merveilleaux at the Manor Rooms
585848 Advertisement for the appearance of Mademoiselle Emilie Vandermeersch, Oiseaux Merveilleaux at the Manor Rooms, Hackney, London (engraving) by English School

Meeting of the British Association, at Hull (engraving)
1097284 Meeting of the British Association, at Hull (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of the British Association, at Hull)

The Stamford Race Gold Cup (engraving)
1097152 The Stamford Race Gold Cup (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stamford Race Gold Cup)

The Earl of Surrey Beholding the Fayre Geraldine in the Mirror
658821 The Earl of Surrey Beholding the Fayre Geraldine in the Mirror, 1853 (watercolour heightened with white) by Corbould

Alphonse Bertillon (1853) (b / w photo)
5219831 Alphonse Bertillon (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alphonse Bertillon (1853)

Louis Mizon (1853-1899) (b / w photo)
5219850 Louis Mizon (1853-1899) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Mizon (1853-1899)

Gabriel Bonvalot (1853) (b / w photo)
5219846 Gabriel Bonvalot (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gabriel Bonvalot (1853)

Building for the Industrial Exhibition, 1853, Dublin (engraving)
5213177 Building for the Industrial Exhibition, 1853, Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building for the Industrial Exhibition, 1853, Dublin)

The Rose, 1853 (oil on canvas)
1769796 The Rose, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 127x101.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Frederick Herring Snr. (1795-1865). Oil on canvas

Celebrated Racehorses and Jockeys (engraving)
1601876 Celebrated Racehorses and Jockeys (engraving) by Prades, Alfred de (fl.c.1862-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrated Racehorses and Jockeys)

"Morning in the Highlands", the Royal Family ascending Lochnagar, 1853 (engraving)
1038445 " Morning in the Highlands", the Royal Family ascending Lochnagar, 1853 (engraving) by Haag, Carl (1820-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hotel du XVe siecle, situe a l angle de la rue Jean-Tison et de la rue de Bailleul, demoli en 1853 (engraving)
962989 Hotel du XVe siecle, situe a l angle de la rue Jean-Tison et de la rue de Bailleul, demoli en 1853 (engraving) by French School

The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August, 1853 (engraving)
1097553 The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August, 1853 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British and French Fleets in Besika Bay, August)

Lord Mayors Show, 1853 (engraving)
1097407 Lord Mayors Show, 1853 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Mayors Show, 1853)

The Last of the Boulevard "Lions", 1853 (colour litho)
2794410 The Last of the Boulevard " Lions", 1853 (colour litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last of the Boulevard " Lions", 1853)

Dresden from the River Elbe, 1853 (pencil and watercolour with touches of white
651832 Dresden from the River Elbe, 1853 (pencil and watercolour with touches of white heightening) by Callow, William (1812-1908); 22.8x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Nasir al-Din Shah, Hand Resting on a Cannon, c
1196917 Portrait of Nasir al-Din Shah, Hand Resting on a Cannon, c. 1853-4 (gouache on buff paper) by Qajar School (19th century); 31x17.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

Portrait of Prince Ardshir Mirza, c. 1852-3 (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196768 Portrait of Prince Ardshir Mirza, c.1852-3 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 43.2x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

Emperor Nicholas I on a Winter Outing, 1853 (oil on canvas)
1195777 Emperor Nicholas I on a Winter Outing, 1853 (oil on canvas) by Sverchkov, Nikolai Egorevich (1817-98); 60.2x90.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Portrait of Frederick George Stephens, 1853 (pencil on paper)
1199577 Portrait of Frederick George Stephens, 1853 (pencil on paper) by Rossetti, William Michael (1829-1919); 22.2x15.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rossetti)

The Niagara Falls, 1853 (daguerrotype)
990491 The Niagara Falls, 1853 (daguerrotype) by Babbitt, Platt D. (c.1853-79); 19.1x14.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Niagara Falls. Platt D. Babbitt (1823-1879)

The Life of Gladstone (litho)
1615750 The Life of Gladstone (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Life of Gladstone. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, May 1898)

Guiseppe Pini (1853) (b / w photo)
5220139 Guiseppe Pini (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guiseppe Pini (1853)

Gyp (1853) (b / w photo)
5219906 Gyp (1853) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gyp (1853). Illustration for 500 Celebrites Contemporaines, Felix Potin (first series)

Louis-Jules-Albert comte Vandal, Homme De Lettres, 1853 (b / w photo)
5201568 Louis-Jules-Albert comte Vandal, Homme De Lettres, 1853 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis-Jules-Albert comte Vandal)

Henri-Paul Nenot, Architecte, 1853 (b / w photo)
5201653 Henri-Paul Nenot, Architecte, 1853 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri-Paul Nenot, Architecte, 1853)

First Landing of Americans in Japan at Gore-Hama July 14th 1853, (tinted watercolour)
828315 First Landing of Americans in Japan at Gore-Hama July 14th 1853, (tinted watercolour) by Heine, Peter Bernhard Wilhelm (1827-85); 63.8x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Jeune fille mauresque, assise dans un riche interieur (Almee), 1853. Private Collection

Self-Portrait, 1853. Creator: Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905)
Self-Portrait, 1853. Private Collection

Ulysses and Nausicaa, c. 1853. Creator: Gleyre, Charles (1808-1874)
Ulysses and Nausicaa, c. 1853. Private Collection

The interior of Great Northern Railway (GNR) was a British railway company incorporated in 1846 with the object of building a line from London to York

The Great Northern Railway (GNR) was a British railway company incorporated in 1846 with the object of building a line from London to York

SUZANNE REICHENBERG French singer, photographed in 1883. Date: 1853 - 1924

Ladies dress a window at Madame Roberts store Date: 1853

Allopathy - Homeopathy - Hydropathy - the options available in the 1850s Date: 1853

Prospectors camp at Pegleg and Sailors Gully, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Date: 1853

Panning for gold at Thompsons Point, on the River Turon in New South Wales, Australia. Date: 1853

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Laurent as Planchet in Le Roi des Halles at the Theatre Lyrique.. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris 1853

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Mme. Colson as Michelma in La Moissonneuse at the Theatre Lyrique.. Pauline Marchand (Madame Colson) was a French opera singer

Proposed Metropolitan subway under London streets 1853
Proposed Metropolitan subway for sewage, gas and water supply. Date: 1853

Beatrice by Frank Dicksee
Beatrice from Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare painted by Frank Dicksee (1853-1928), part of a series of Shakespearean heroines by well-known Victorian painters

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In the year 1853, a tapestry of historical events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on various aspects of society. Cecil Rhodes, a visionary and imperialist, was born in this transformative year. Little did he know that his ambitions would shape the future of Africa. Meanwhile, in Arles, France, Vincent van Gogh's iconic "The Yellow House" stood as a testament to his artistic genius. The vibrant hues captured within its walls echoed the spirit of creativity that permeated throughout the era. Sir Richard Francis Burton embarked on daring expeditions during this time. His insatiable thirst for adventure led him to discover hidden treasures and unravel mysteries across uncharted territories. Giuseppe Verdi's opera La Traviata graced stages worldwide with its enchanting melodies. The cover of its vocal score from 1853 serves as a visual reminder of Verdi's timeless contribution to classical music. Amidst the tranquil countryside of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire stood the Stone Asylum—a sanctuary for those seeking solace from life's trials and tribulations. Its sturdy walls provided refuge for troubled souls in need. On distant shores, soldiers armed themselves with Indian Smoothbore muskets—Pattern 1858—a weapon that symbolized power and dominance during times of conflict. Across the Atlantic Ocean in Yonkers, New York, Otis Elevator Works revolutionized urban landscapes by introducing safe vertical transportation systems. Their factory along the Hudson River became synonymous with progress and innovation. The Emigrant Ship Hercules sailed off Cambelton in Scotland—an emblematic image representing hope and new beginnings for countless individuals seeking better lives abroad. Cecil Rhodes emerged as both hero and villain throughout history—his legacy forever entwined with tales of conquests and controversies alike. From Davie to Hero—the Right Honorable Cecil J. Rhodes left an indomitable imprint on African politics.