1879 Collection (page 20)

Soldiers of the 72nd (Duke of Albany?s Own Highlanders) Reg
Photograph: Soldiers of the 72nd (Duke of Albany?s Own Highlanders) Regiment, 1879. From an album of 60 photographs by John Burke, 1878-1880

Portrait of Lord Chelmsford
Photograph: portrait of Lord Chelmsford. From photograph album containing photographs of scenes in India, South Africa, and the Zulu War (1879)

Henry Irving as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice
Henry Irving as Shylock in Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice. circa 1879

Gingindlovu, Natal, South Africa
Gingindlovu (Ginginhlovu), Natal, South Africa, former headquarters site of the Zulu King Cetewayo, and scene of two battles with British forces during the Anglo-Zulu War (1879). Date: circa 1904

Teddington (1879). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1879

Niddry Castle, near Linlithgow (1879). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1879

Hampstead Heath, Sunset Study (1879). Moore, James 1819 - 1883. Date: 1879

Hambro Orphanage, Roehampton
The Hambro Orphanage, Roehampton, was founded in 1879 to educate and train girls for domestic service. Date: circa 1907

Cover of ILN 9th August 1879, Archibald Forbes
Cover of the Illustrated London News, 9th August 1879, featuring the ride of Archibald Forbes, Special Correspondent of the Daily News, from Ulundi in the Zulu War, " bloody with spurring

The Khedive of Egypt Ismail Pasha (1830-1895) leaving the Ar
Ismail Pasha (1830-1895). Khedive of Egypt and Sudan. Cairo. The ex-Khedive of Egypt, Ismail Pasha, leaving the Ardine Palace, June 30, 1879. Engraving by Canedi

King of Spain Alfonso XII(1857-1885) queen consort and Mari
King of Spain Alfonso XII (1857-1885) and queen consort Maria Christina of Austria (1858-1929) arriving at Royal Palace of El Pardo. Engraving by Rico. La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1879

Spain. Murcia. Farmer. Orchard of Murcia (Huerta). Colored

Flight into Egypt. Engraving. Colored
New Testament. Flight into Egypt. Engraving by M. Weber. The Artistic Illustration, 1879. Colored

Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904) arriving to Irun, 1879. Eng
Isabella II of Spain (1830-1904). Queen of Spain. Arrival of Isabella of Bourbon to the station of Irun, 1879. Engraving by Rico. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored

Jose Lagunero y Guijarro (1823-1879). Spanish military. Engraving by Arturo Carretero La Ilustracion Espanola y Americana, 1879. Colored

Paul Adolphe Marie Prosper Granier de Cassagnac (1842-1904). French politician. Engraving by Capuz in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored

Engraving depicting The Caravan, scene of La Venus Noire: Vo
Adolphe Belot (1829-1890). French dramatist and novelist. La Venus Noire: Voyage Dans l Afrique Central (The Black Venus: Journey to Central Africa). The Caravan

Arsenio Martinez Campos (1831-1900). Engraving. Colored
Arsenio Martinez Campos (1831-1900). Spanish military. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored

Federico Hoppe (1826- / ). Functionary and politician. Engravi
Federico Hoppe (1826-/). Functionary and politician. Engraving by A. Carretero. The Spanish and American illustration, 1879. Colored

Cetshwayo (1826-1884). Colored engraving
Cetshwayo (1826-1884). King of Zulu Kingdom. Portrait by Edward Tilt. Engraving by Vela in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored

Charles Auguste Heriot (1825-1879). French businessman. Engr
Charles Auguste Heriot (1825-1879). French businessman. The principal proprietor of the Grands Magasins du Louvre. Engraving. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored

Sir Pierre Louis Napoleon Cavagnari (1841-1879). Engraving
Sir Pierre Louis Napoleon Cavagnari (1841-1879). British military. Engraving in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored

Charles I of Spain (1500-1558) at Yuste, Engraving. Colored
Charles I (1500-1558). King of Spain and Emperor of Germany. Charles V at Yuste. Engraving by C. Penoso. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored

Manuel Cortina (1802-1879). Engraving. Colored
Manuel Cortina Arenzana (1802-1879). Spanish political and military. Engraving by Arturo Carretero. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored

Carlos Condell (1843-1887). Engraving. Colored
Carlos Condell (1843-1887). Chilean Navy. Engraving by Vela. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored

Narciso Campero (1815-1896). Engraving. Colored
Narciso Campero (1815-1896). President of Bolivia. Engraving by Arturo Carretero. The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored

Rowland Hill (1795-1879). Engraving. Colored
Rowland Hill (1795-1879). British teacher and creator of the first postage stamp, the Penny Black. Engraving by Capuz in The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored

Antonio Aguilar Marocho. Colored engraving
Mexican Antonio Aguilar Marocho. Engraving by Carretero of The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored

Thomas Britton (1657-1714). Colored enEngraving
Thomas Britton (1657-1714). English charcoal and Concert Promoter. Engraving at Picturesque Family Weekly, 1879. Colored

Eduardo Basabilbaso (1835-1907). Colored engraving
Eduardo Basabilbaso (1835-1907). Argentine politician. Engraving of The Spanish and American Illustration, 1879. Colored

Paul Gauguin (1848-1903). French painter. Winter Landscape, 1879. Oil on Canvas, Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Parmigianino statue. Parma. Italy
Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) (1503-1540). Italian painter. Statue by Giovanni Chierici. Parma. Italy

Capture of Cetshwayo. Colored engraving of Spanish and Ameri
Capture of Cetshwayo. The detachment of Major Marter sights the Kraal, last refuge of the ex-king of the Zulus. Colored engraving of Spanish and American Illustration, 1879

Henry Sinclair, actor
Henry Sinclair (?-1879), actor. 1880

Cartoon, M Riviere and Mrs Weldon
Cartoon, Jules Riviere (1819-1900), composer and conductor, and Georgina Weldon (1837-1914), classical singer and conductor

Cartoon, Political Skittles -- ex-Prime Minister Gladstone bowls over his Tory rivals. 1879

Cartoon, Court Favour -- Queen Victoria prefers the Tory leader Disraeli and takes no notice of the Liberal leader Gladstone. 1879

Cartoon, Sir Julius Benedict (1804-1885), the youthful bridegroom. He was a German-born composer and conductor who lived in England for most of his career. 1879

Cartoon, Gladstone kicking out Disraeli
Cartoon, How the New Year should have been kept at Westminster. Depicting the Liberal leader Gladstone kicking out the Tory leader Disraeli. 1880

William Belford, English actor
William Rowles Belford (1824-1881), English actor, about to perform at the Lyceum Theatre, London. 1879

Cartoon, Royal Victoria Coffee Music Hall (Old Vic)
Cartoon, the Royal Victoria Coffee Music Hall. In 1879 the Coffee Palace Association took over the Victoria Theatre (now the Old Vic), and turned the theatre into a temperance music hall. 1880

Cartoon, Why should these two be committed for Trial?
Cartoon, Why should these two interesting Gentlemen be committed for Trial? 1879

Caricature of Sir Henry Irving as Shylock
Caricature of the English actor and actor-manager Sir Henry Irving as Shylock in Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice. circa 1879

Caricature of George Grossmith, English writer and performer
Caricature of George Grossmith, English comedian, actor, singer, composer and writer, well known for his appearances in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas

Caricature of the French actor and singer Claude Marius
Caricature of the French actor, singer and stage manager Claude Marius (Duplany), known to English audiences as Mons. Marius. He acted regularly at the Strand Theatre, London

Caricature of the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan
Caricature of Sir Arthur Sullivan, English composer of operettas with the librettist Ws Gilbert, as well as other works. One of the Parents of the Pirates (referring to the Pirates of Penzance)

Anglo-Zulu War
Zulu warriors in full battle dress carrying shields and spears, preparing for war against the British. Date: 1879

Paul Gervais
PAUL GERVAIS French naturalist Date: 1816 - 1879

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"1879: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" In 1879, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events that left an indelible mark on history. From political upheavals to architectural marvels, this year was truly one for the books. One notable figure who emerged during this time was Leon Trotsky. In 1920, he rose to prominence as a key leader in the Russian Revolution, shaping the course of history with his revolutionary ideals. Meanwhile, in the realm of sports, Aston Villa FC made its debut. This iconic football club would go on to become one of England's most successful teams and etch their name into sporting folklore. Amidst these triumphs stood four majestic structures - the Eddystone Lighthouses. These beacons guided countless ships through treacherous waters and symbolized mankind's unwavering determination to conquer nature's challenges. On a more spiritual note, Bernadette experienced an apparition captured anonymously in a photograph. This ethereal encounter sparked awe and wonder among believers worldwide. Across continents, Wall Street became synonymous with financial prowess as bulls and bears battled it out in William H. Beard's allegorical painting titled "Bulls and Bears in the Market. " This artwork depicted both hope and despair within America's bustling economic landscape. The Zulu War at Rorke’s Drift showcased bravery against all odds as British soldiers defended their position against overwhelming enemy forces – a testament to human resilience even amidst chaos. Closer to home shores stood Lumley Castle – an architectural gem that has stood tall since 1879 – reminding us of our rich heritage preserved through time. In Ireland’s County Mayo came another mystical occurrence known as the Apparition at Knock. The faithful flocked there seeking solace from divine intervention while witnessing something beyond comprehension. Not forgetting technological advancements; Eddystone Lighthouse underwent significant development from its humble wooden structure in 1696 to its modern form in 1879.