1863 Collection (page 6)

Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde
Vintage 19th century photograph: Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde, GCB, KCSI (20 October 1792 - 14 August 1863), was a British Army officer

Field Marshal John Colborne, 1st Baron Seaton
Vintage 19th century photograph: Field Marshal John Colborne, 1st Baron Seaton, GCB, GCMG, GCH, PC (Ire) (16 February 1778 - 17 April 1863) was a British Army officer and colonial governor

Lieutenant-General Charles Nicolas Victor, French officer
Vintage 19th century photograph: Lieutenant-General Charles Nicolas Victor Oudinot, 2nd Duc de Reggio (3 November 1791 in Bar-le-Duc - 7 June 1863 in Bar-le-Duc)

The new double-screw steamship Far East. The launch took place at Cubitt Town, Millwall, in the presence of a large number of people

British army in India, 1st Gurkhas Goorkhas 1863
Vintage 19th century photograph - British army in India, 1860s - offficers of the 1st Gurkhas Goorkhas 1863

British army India, officers of the 107th Regiment 1863
Vintage 19th century photograph - British army in India, 1860s - officers of the 107th Regiment 1863

Tropical Gardens Battersea
in 1863, John Gibson, Battersea Parks first Superintendent, created a mixture of exotic plants and colourful carpet bedding that started a fashion that swept across England

Ancient and Modern Lights and Signals at the Royal Naval Exhibition (engraving)
1591864 Ancient and Modern Lights and Signals at the Royal Naval Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The new foyer at the Theatre Francais, 1863. Portrait of Mme. de R. Woman in cream crinoline dress with purple mantle, bonnet with yellow ribbon

Racing at the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1862. Woman in violet crinoline dress and mantelet cape watching the horse racing in the park. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

The Car of Nadars Balloon, 1863 (gravure)
1108336 The Car of Nadars Balloon, 1863 (gravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Car of Nadars Balloon, 1863)

Grey-Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus Poliocephalus), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986061 Grey-Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus Poliocephalus), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grey-Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus Poliocephalus)

Planning the Meal, 1863 (oil on panel)
827494 Planning the Meal, 1863 (oil on panel) by Hamme, Alexis van (1818-75); 73x56.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Planning the Meal. Alexis van Hamme (1818-1875). Oil on panel

Charles Ier, Roi De Portugal (1863) (b / w photo)
5219724 Charles Ier, Roi De Portugal (1863) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Ier, Roi De Portugal (1863)

Mount Whiteface from Lake Placid, in the Adirondacks, 1863 (oil on canvas)
650405 Mount Whiteface from Lake Placid, in the Adirondacks, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Gifford, Sanford Robinson (1823-80); 28.5x48.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Wooded Winter Landscape with Figures, 1863 (oil on canvas)
659143 A Wooded Winter Landscape with Figures, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Verboeckhoven, E.J. (1798-1881) & Klombeck, J.B. (1815-1893); 93.4x128.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Osphranter Rufus (Great Red Kangaroo), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986426 Osphranter Rufus (Great Red Kangaroo), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 54.5x37.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Entrance of a Village, c. 1863 (oil on canvas)
988476 Entrance of a Village, c.1863 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 33x41 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance of a Village; Entree d un Village)

Croque-Mitaine; 1863 illustration, by Gustave Dore (1832 - 1883); French artist
5617067 Croque-Mitaine; 1863 illustration, by Gustave Dore (1832 A- 1883); French artist, printmaker, illustrator. Croque-Mitaine (The bogeyman)

Dignitaries on Metropolitan underground railway, London
Dignitaries taking a ride on the first train of the Metropolitan underground railway, London. Date: 1863

Banquet at Metropolitan underground opening, London 1863
Banquet in Farringdon Street Station at the opening of the Metropolitan underground, London, on 9 January 1863. Date: 1863

Henri Robert, Avocat, 1863 (b / w photo)
5201467 Henri Robert, Avocat, 1863 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Robert, Avocat, 1863)

Union mortars in Battery Weed on Morris Island, South Carolina, 1863 (b / w photo)
869216 Union mortars in Battery Weed on Morris Island, South Carolina, 1863 (b/w photo) by Hs and Peale (fl.1839-57); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rear entrance of Fort Corcoran atop Arlington Heights, Virginia, winter c
867765 Rear entrance of Fort Corcoran atop Arlington Heights, Virginia, winter c.1862 (b/w photo) by Smith, William Morris (fl.1862); Private Collection; (add.info)

Preparing a glass plate
A young man prepares a glass plate for photographic exposure within a workshop. Date: 1863

Isabella, The Barbers Daughter, by Harry Clifton
Promotional music sheet for Isabella The Barbers Daughter, song written and sung by Harry Clifton, 1863. The song tells the tale of a gentleman, pictured, who meets Isabella, the barbers daughter

Church Farm School, East Barnet, Hertfordshire
Inmates in the playground at the East Barnet Farm School, established in 1863 as a boys Industrial School. Date: circa 1928

People board warship to sing Te Deum for Military Victory
The French population of Rio de Janeiro board the Astree to sing the praise hymn Te Deum, to celebrate the capture of Puebla in the second siege of Puebla by the French army. Date: 1863

Skirmish outside Tepeaca
Skirmish occurring on 18th February 1863 outside the town of Tepeaca, within view of the village de los Reyes and Popocatepetl volcano. Men on horseback charge across a flat scrubland

The Prince Imperial Announces the Capture of Puebla
The Prince Imperial, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, is gestured towards balcony, surrounded by men and women watching. The child holds the telegram that announces the French capture of Puebla

Detachments Attack the Red Battery at Acapulco
The detachments Pallas and Cornelie attack the red battery at Acapulco. Boats of soldiers row to shore to attack at Acapulco. Date: 1863

The climb of Rio-Frio barricaded by the Mexicans
A battalion of soldiers march up the Rio-Frio pass, with two officers on horseback watching as groups of soldiers ahead try to drag fallen trees and logs from the path. Date: 1863

San Martino, Headquarters of General Comonfort
General Comonforts headquarters at San-Martino, during the siege of Puebla. Several regiments of troops march towards the town in the distance. Date: 1863

The Bombardment of Tampico
The bombardment of Tampico and the debarkation of troops, on 9th August 1863. French ships fire at the port of Tampico as soldiers in longboats row to the shore. Date: 1863

French army marching to Mexico City 1863
The french army march to attack Mexico City, with the Comoscolate aquaduct in the background. 1863

Troops camp at the Church of San Sebastian in Tecamachalco
French troops camp at the Church of San Sebastian in Tecamachalco. Rows of tents are set up before the church of San Sebastian in the municipality of Tecamachalco. Date: 1863

French give a Ball
A ball given by the French Army for the ladies of Mexico, in the theatre hall. A crowd of men and women in dresses and military dress mill about the floor, as more people watch from the balconies

The Lance under fire at the port of Tampico
The ship the Lance under fire by Mexican artillery in the port of Tampico. A ship leans heavily as artillery from the shore bombard it

The French Occupation of Tehuacan
The French occupation of Tehuacan by the column of Colonel Jolivet. Soldiers march towards the town of Tehuacan in the near distance. 1863

French at the Battle of Atlixco
The French armys battle formations at the Battle of Atlixco. Regiments of soldiers and cavalrymen line up ad march forward as they prepare to fight. They were defeated. Date: 1863

French Military Parade
A French military parade is enacted in a large square in the centre of a Mexican city. People watch from the roofs of various buildings 1863

Soldiers of the Mexican Army
A collection of the soldiers of the Mexican army in full dress; an officer of the African Chasseurs, a rifleman, an irregular lancer, a trumpet cavalryman, a lancer of the Zacatecas brigade

French encampment at Puebla
A column of soldiers march away from the french camp set up outside Puebla. Date: 1863

French engagement with Mexican Cavalry at San Andres
A squadron of premier African hunters on horseback engages with the cavalry of General Alvares at San Andres, Veracruz. Date: 1863

French arrival at Plan-del-Rio
A column of General de Berthiers soldiers cross through a river and over a bridge on horseback, and advance into Plan-del Rio. Date: 1863

The Brigade of General de Berthier arrives before Xalapa
The brigade of General de Berthier arrives before Xalapa Horses pulling cannons and soldiers on horseback and on foot march along the road that leads in the distance to the city of Xalapa

Attack on the Battery of Coconut Trees 1863
An attack on the battery of coconut trees by the Diamond and Galatea detachments. Soldiers overrun a hill surrounded by coconut trees

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In 1863, the world witnessed a myriad of significant events and remarkable individuals that left an indelible mark on history. General Lee and General Jackson stood before Chancellorsville, strategizing their next move in the midst of the US Civil War. Lloyd George's captivating portrait graced the pages of Vanity Fair, showcasing his influential presence. The allure of Monte Carlo Casino and Cafe de Paris beckoned visitors to indulge in opulence and excitement in Monaco. Meanwhile, PCWR3P-00006 captured a moment frozen in time, preserving memories for generations to come. Joaquin Sorolla's masterpiece "Children on the Beach" evoked nostalgia and innocence amidst turbulent times. The Irish Brigade memorial stood tall on Little Round Top at Gettysburg battlefield, honoring those who fought valiantly for their beliefs. George Morris mesmerized audiences as he skillfully rang eight bells with unparalleled precision. CHARLES BAUDELAIRE's enigmatic gaze was immortalized by Etienne Carjat's lens, capturing the essence of a visionary French poet. The Battle of Chancellorsville raged fiercely as lives were lost and destinies forever altered. Cervantes' Don Quixote found solace within his library walls while embarking on whimsical adventures through literature. A spirit photograph taken by illusionist Henri Robin intrigued minds with its double exposure technique—a testament to human fascination with otherworldly realms. And finally, General Meade led his council of war at Gettysburg—decisions made here would shape the course of history. Amidst these diverse moments from 1863 emerged tales that intertwined bravery, artistry, intellectuality, and resilience—a year that encapsulated both triumphs and tribulations etched into our collective memory forevermore.