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1879 Collection (page 6)

"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

Background image1879 Collection: Flowers (Hydrangea, Wallflowers, Two Pots of Pansies); Fleurs (Hortensias, giroflees

Flowers (Hydrangea, Wallflowers, Two Pots of Pansies); Fleurs (Hortensias, giroflees
1769195 Flowers (Hydrangea, Wallflowers, Two Pots of Pansies); Fleurs (Hortensias, giroflees, deux pots de pensees), 1879 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour

Background image1879 Collection: The Artists Studio, 1879 (oil on canvas)

The Artists Studio, 1879 (oil on canvas)
989428 The Artists Studio, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Verhoven-Ball, Adrien Joseph (1824-82); 80x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Artists Studio. Adrien Joseph Verhoven-Ball (1824-1882)

Background image1879 Collection: L Almee, 1879 (oil on panel)

L Almee, 1879 (oil on panel)
989228 L Almee, 1879 (oil on panel) by Bargue, Charles (1826-83); 41.6x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L Almee. Charles Bargue (1826-1883). Oil On Panel. Painted in 1879

Background image1879 Collection: The Slope by the Railway in Sevres, 1879 (oil on canvas)

The Slope by the Railway in Sevres, 1879 (oil on canvas)
988589 The Slope by the Railway in Sevres, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); 38x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1879 Collection: Cafe-Concert Singer, 1879 (oil on canvas)

Cafe-Concert Singer, 1879 (oil on canvas)
987538 Cafe-Concert Singer, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 56x36.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cafe-Concert Singer; Chanteuse de Cafe-concert. Edouard Manet (1832-1883)

Background image1879 Collection: Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1879 (pencil on paper)

Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1879 (pencil on paper)
989748 Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, 1879 (pencil on paper) by Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-84); 31.7x23.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt)

Background image1879 Collection: Girl Reading Under an Oak Tree, 1879 (oil on canvas)

Girl Reading Under an Oak Tree, 1879 (oil on canvas)
985216 Girl Reading Under an Oak Tree, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 39.4x57.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl Reading Under an Oak Tree. Winslow Homer (1836-1910)

Background image1879 Collection: A Shepherdess and her Flock, 1878-9 (oil on canvas)

A Shepherdess and her Flock, 1878-9 (oil on canvas)
658242 A Shepherdess and her Flock, 1878-9 (oil on canvas) by Swan, John Macallan (1847-1910); 64.1x99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shepherdess and her Flock. John Macallan Swan (1847-1910)

Background image1879 Collection: The Lodge; La Loge, 1879 (pastel on paper laid down on board)

The Lodge; La Loge, 1879 (pastel on paper laid down on board)
825136 The Lodge; La Loge, 1879 (pastel on paper laid down on board) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 55.9x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lodge; La Loge)

Background image1879 Collection: The Fencing Lesson, c. 1879 (oil on canvas)

The Fencing Lesson, c. 1879 (oil on canvas)
823231 The Fencing Lesson, c.1879 (oil on canvas) by Gay, Walter (1856-1937); 68.6x108.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fencing Lesson. Walter Gay (1856-1937). Oil on canvas

Background image1879 Collection: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1879, 1880 (oil on canvas)

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1879, 1880 (oil on canvas)
828477 The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1879, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Macbeth, James (1847-91); 45.8x154 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1879)

Background image1879 Collection: In the Railway Carriage, 1879 (oil on canvas)

In the Railway Carriage, 1879 (oil on canvas)
827281 In the Railway Carriage, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); 54x93.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Railway Carriage. Pierre Carrier-Belleuse (1851-1933)

Background image1879 Collection: Portrait of a Child; Portrait d Enfant, c. 1879 (pastel on paper)

Portrait of a Child; Portrait d Enfant, c. 1879 (pastel on paper)
825680 Portrait of a Child; Portrait d Enfant, c.1879 (pastel on paper) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 42.5x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Child; Portrait d Enfant)

Background image1879 Collection: Young brunette girl sitting with hands crossed, 1879 (pastel on paper)

Young brunette girl sitting with hands crossed, 1879 (pastel on paper)
5672211 Young brunette girl sitting with hands crossed, 1879 (pastel on paper) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Universal History Archive/UIG; French, out of copyright

Background image1879 Collection: Worlds Production of Pig Iron in 1879 (colour litho)

Worlds Production of Pig Iron in 1879 (colour litho)
6026962 Worlds Production of Pig Iron in 1879 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worlds Production of Pig Iron in 1879)

Background image1879 Collection: Bicycling Notes, No II, 'Abroad'(engraving)

Bicycling Notes, No II, "Abroad"(engraving)
1060201 Bicycling Notes, No II, " Abroad" (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bicycling Notes, No II, " Abroad")

Background image1879 Collection: The Life of HRH the Duke of York (engraving)

The Life of HRH the Duke of York (engraving)
1062709 The Life of HRH the Duke of York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Life of HRH the Duke of York)

Background image1879 Collection: Zulu War, the naval brigade landed from HMS Active

Zulu War, the naval brigade landed from HMS Active
The Zulu War - the naval brigade landed from HMS Active. A sketch at the Lower Tugela Drift

Background image1879 Collection: The Afghan War: negotiating peace with Yakoob Khan (Mohammad Yaqub Khan

The Afghan War: negotiating peace with Yakoob Khan (Mohammad Yaqub Khan) at Hashim Kheyl in Afghanistan. Date: 1879

Background image1879 Collection: The end of the Afghan War featured on the cover of The Graphic

The end of the Afghan War featured on the cover of The Graphic, 12th July 1879 - photographing the Ameer Yakoob Khan (Emir Mohammad Yaqub Khan) at Gandamak where the treaty of peace was signed

Background image1879 Collection: Major Cavagnari sealing the treaty of peace at Gandamak, 26th May 1879

Major Cavagnari sealing the treaty of peace at Gandamak, 26th May 1879. The treaty officially ended the first phase of the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Date: 26th May 1879

Background image1879 Collection: Afghan War: signing the treaty of Gundamuk

Afghan War: signing the treaty of Gundamuk
The Afghan War: the Ameer Yakoob Khan and Major Cavagnari signing the treaty of Gundamuk, 1879

Background image1879 Collection: Afghan War: writing out the treaty of peace, 1879

Afghan War: writing out the treaty of peace, 1879
The Afghan War: writing out the treaty of peace at Gundamuk, 1879

Background image1879 Collection: The Afghan War: Major Cavagnari arranging with the shinwarries for the protection of

The Afghan War: Major Cavagnari arranging with the shinwarries for the protection of the road from Dakka to Lundi Khana. Date: 1879

Background image1879 Collection: Dangers of archaeology at the Pheel Khana Tope, near Jellalabad, Afghanistan, 1879

Dangers of archaeology at the Pheel Khana Tope, near Jellalabad, Afghanistan, 1879. Shot at by an Afghan tribesman. Date: 1879

Background image1879 Collection: Trial of the Glasgow Bank Directors - Sketches in court

Trial of the Glasgow Bank Directors - Sketches in court. Date: 1879

Background image1879 Collection: The old Arctic exploring ship, HMS Resolute, broken up at Chatham Dockyard

The old Arctic exploring ship, HMS Resolute, broken up at Chatham Dockyard. Two sailors contemplate the wreck. Date: 1879

Background image1879 Collection: Alexina Desclozas as Dona Juana in La Camargo, 1879

Alexina Desclozas as Dona Juana in La Camargo, 1879
Alexina Desclozas as Dona Juana in La Camargo performed at the Theatre de la Renaissance, 1879. Handcoloured lithograph by Chatiniere published by Martinet, Paris, 1879

Background image1879 Collection: Mlle. Julia Bennati as Batilde in Les Noces d Olivette, 1879

Mlle. Julia Bennati as Batilde in Les Noces d Olivette, 1879
Soprano singer Mlle. Julia Bennati as Batilde in Les Noces d Olivette, a comic opera by Chivot and Duru, at the Theatre des Bouffes Parisiens, 1879

Background image1879 Collection: Emilie Mily Meyer, French soprano, 1879

Emilie Mily Meyer, French soprano, 1879
Emilie Mily Meyer, French soprano, as Jacqueline in the operetta La Petite Mademoiselle (1879) at the Theatre de la Renaissance

Background image1879 Collection: The Afghan War - Sports and Games at Jellalabad. Date: 1879

The Afghan War - Sports and Games at Jellalabad. Date: 1879

Background image1879 Collection: Afghan War - Camp Fire of the 10th Hussars, Jellalabad

Afghan War - Camp Fire of the 10th Hussars, Jellalabad
The Afghan War - The Camp Fire of the 10th Hussars, Jellalabad (now Jalalabad). 1879

Background image1879 Collection: Afghan War - Advanced Camp at Basawul on the Kabul River

Afghan War - Advanced Camp at Basawul on the Kabul River
Afghan War - The Advanced Camp at Basawul on the Kabul River. 1879

Background image1879 Collection: Cartoon, The Waits; or, Out in the Cold (Liberal Party)

Cartoon, The Waits; or, Out in the Cold (Liberal Party)
Cartoon, The Waits; or, Out in the Cold -- a satirical comment on the opposition Liberal Party, waiting patiently for a General Election so that they can return to power

Background image1879 Collection: Cartoon, Performer and Critic (Gladstone and Disraeli)

Cartoon, Performer and Critic (Gladstone and Disraeli)
Cartoon, Performer and Critic -- a satirical comment on the political rivalry between Gladstone (Liberal) and Disraeli (Conservative)

Background image1879 Collection: Cartoon, The Great Guy of the Season (Disraeli)

Cartoon, The Great Guy of the Season (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Great Guy of the Season -- a satirical comment on the Liberal Party threat to the Conservative Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli

Background image1879 Collection: Cartoon, Bravo, Chelmsford! (Battle of Ulundi)

Cartoon, Bravo, Chelmsford! (Battle of Ulundi)
Cartoon, Bravo, Chelmsford! A satirical comment on the Battle of Ulundi (4 July 1879), during the Anglo-Zulu War, won by Lord Chelmsfords forces against those of Cetewayo

Background image1879 Collection: House in the Trees, Auvers; Maison Dans Les Arbres, Auvers, 1879 (oil on canvas)

House in the Trees, Auvers; Maison Dans Les Arbres, Auvers, 1879 (oil on canvas)
656821 House in the Trees, Auvers; Maison Dans Les Arbres, Auvers, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 92.5x72.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: House in the Trees)

Background image1879 Collection: Factory at Sevres; La Manufacture de Sevres, 1879 (oil on canvas)

Factory at Sevres; La Manufacture de Sevres, 1879 (oil on canvas)
656710 Factory at Sevres; La Manufacture de Sevres, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); 60x73.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Factory at Sevres; La Manufacture de Sevres)

Background image1879 Collection: The Man with Two Loaves of Bread, 1879 (oil on panel)

The Man with Two Loaves of Bread, 1879 (oil on panel)
989245 The Man with Two Loaves of Bread, 1879 (oil on panel) by Raffaelli, Jean Francois (1850-1924); 55x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1879 Collection: Anemones in a Jug, 1910-15 (pastel on paper)

Anemones in a Jug, 1910-15 (pastel on paper)
987356 Anemones in a Jug, 1910-15 (pastel on paper) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 39.4x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Anemones in a Jug; Anemones dans une Cruche. Odilon Redon (1840-1916)

Background image1879 Collection: The Siemens and Halske Electric Railroad, shown at the Berlin Industrial Exhibition in 1879

The Siemens and Halske Electric Railroad, shown at the Berlin Industrial Exhibition in 1879 (b / w photo)
5209514 The Siemens and Halske Electric Railroad, shown at the Berlin Industrial Exhibition in 1879 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background image1879 Collection: In the Shade, 1879 (oil on canvas)

In the Shade, 1879 (oil on canvas)
659903 In the Shade, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921); 40.6x59.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Shade. Marcus Stone (1840-1921). Oil on canvas. Dated 1879

Background image1879 Collection: Portrait of Leon Peltier, 1879 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Leon Peltier, 1879 (oil on canvas)
988812 Portrait of Leon Peltier, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 56.2x37.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Leon Peltier; Portrait de Leon Peltier)

Background image1879 Collection: A Wedding Procession, 1879 (oil on canvas)

A Wedding Procession, 1879 (oil on canvas)
989677 A Wedding Procession, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Firmin-Girard, Marie Francois (1838-1921); 37.5x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Wedding Procession)

Background image1879 Collection: The first public electric railway (b / w photo)

The first public electric railway (b / w photo)
6004145 The first public electric railway (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first public electric railway)



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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.