1896 Collection (page 57)

Challemel-Lacour / Demare
Paul-Armand Challemel-Lacour (1827-1896) French statesman, Republican, unsuccessful French ambassador at Bern and London, minister of foreign affairs in the Jules Ferry cabinet

Charles Floqurt / Gill
Charles Floqurt, French lawyer, journalist, statesman, and virulent fiercely anticlerical republican, active in many controversial political disputes

Arsne Houssaye / Gill
Arsne Houssaye (1815-1896) Journalist, art critic, dramatist novelist and director of the Comdie-Franaise (1849-1856)

The Royal Academy of Arts
The facade of Burlington House, the home of the Royal Academy of Arts in London. The building was erected between 1695-1743 by Richard Boyle, Earl of Burlington, with the assistance of William Kent

Paul Auguste Arene / Gill
Paul Auguste Arene. Provencal poet and French writer

Administrators of the British South Africa Company
Form left to right: Dr Jameson, Mr Cecil Rhodes, Mr J. T. Newton (Dr Jamesons successor

Gibert and Sullivan theatre poster
Poster for the Gilbert and Sullivan production Ruddigore. W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan worked together to create fourteen operas between 1871 and 1896

Sons of Henry of Prussia
Prince Waldemar (1889-1945) and Prince Sigismund (1896-1978; on the right) of Prussia in full naval uniform. The boys were the two elder sons of Prince Heinrich (Henry)

Queen Victoria with Princess Ena
Queen Victoria with her youngest granddaughter, Princess Ena of Battenberg (1887-1969), only daughter of Princess Beatrice and Prince Henry of Battenberg

Princess Elisaveta and Prince Carol of Romania
The two eldest children of King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Romania in 1896, Prince Carol (1893-1953), later King Carol II of Romania and his younger sister Elisabetha (1894-1956)

J. M. Barrie
A portrait of James Matthew Barrie 1860-1937, Scottish playwright and novelist. He studied at Edinburgh University in 1882 and later moved to London

Proposal for London County Council Hall at Charing Cross, 18
Illustration showing a proposal put forth in 1896 for the new London County Council Hall at Charing Cross and the opening up of the Mall

Prince Charles of Denmark and Princess Maud of Wales
Prince Charles of Denmark, later King Haakon VII, King of Norway and Princess Maud of Wales (1869-1938), youngest daughter of Edward VII. Front cover engraving from a photograph by W. and D

Queen Victoria 1896
Study of Queen Victoria in 1896 at the age of 77

Lt. General Sir Miles Dempsey, 1945
Painting showing Lieutenant-General Sir Miles Dempsey (1896-1969), the British Army Commander, pictured when leading the British Second Army, 1945

Edward White Benson (1829-1896)
Photographic portrait of Edward White Benson (1829-1896), pictured when serving as Bishop of Truro between 1877 and 1883. Benson went on to serve as Archbishop of Canterbury

Advertisement for Mazawattee Tea, 1896
Advertisement for Mazawattee Tea, showing John Bull, symbol of England, handing a cup of tea to Dr. Jim, better known as Leander Starr Jameson, leader of the Jameson Raid of 1895/6

Knock Out at a Boxing Match, c. 1896
Engraving showing the end of a boxing match, c.1896. On the left, the beaten boxer lies on the ground, as the referee, in top hat, enters the ring to call the end of the match

The Crazy Gang
Bud Flanagan (1896-1968) with the Crazy Gang in Young at Heart

Bud Flanagan (1896-1968) with the Crazy Gang in Young at Heart

Madame Marzella with her pets, at the Tivoli, 1896
Photograph of Madame Marzella, the music hall star, with her collection of birds, at the Tivoli, 1896

Lt. -General Mark Wayne Clark (1896-1984)
Photographic portrait of Lieutenant-General Mark Clark, then Commander of the Fifth Army in Italy, Second World War, 1944

The debatable Land in British Guiana. A Gold Prospecting Par
Illustration showing a shanty town of gold propectors, out for the main chance, a British flag in the foreground

Gun Drill on board a British battleship, c. 1896
Illustration showing a typical scene on board a British battleship as the gun crew of Royal Navy seamen hoist a cartridge towards the breech of their gun

European Ambassadors in Constantinople, 1896
Photograph of the ambassadors of the leading European powers, photographed in the garden of the Austrian Embassy, Constantinople (now Istanbul), 1896. Those pictured are (from left to right) P

Fridtjof Nansen, Franz Josef Land, 1896
Engraving showing Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930), the Norwegian explorer, biologist and oceanographer, pictured at Cape Flora, Franz Josef Land, 1896

Ladies Bicycling Race, Olympia, 1896
Illustration showing the Ladies Mile Bicycle Race, held at Olympia, January 1896

Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition, Franz Josef Land, 1894-
Photograph of Frederick Jackson and his companions of the Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition, with the ice-boat Mary Harmsworth, at Elmwood, Franz Josef Land, 1894-7

Dr. Fridtjhof Nansen at Elmwood, Franz Josef Land, 1896
Photograph of Dr. Fridtjhof Nansen taken by Frederick Jackson, leader of the Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition, at Elmwood, Franz Josef Land, 1896

A Rudge-Whitworth Sociable Bicycle, 1896
Photograph of a Rudge-Whitworth Sociable Bicycle, capable of carrying two people side-by-side. It would appear that this machine best suited couples of comparable weight

Mr De Morgan at Dahshur
Mr De Morgan lifting a golden crown from the mummy of Queen Khnemit. De Morgan discoved many important tombs during 1894-1895

Baby incubators at the Berlin Exhibition
Dr Lions baby incubators proved to be a great attraction at the Berlin Exhibition. Babies aged between five and eight months old were kept alive in warm temperatures and nourished with drops of milk

Bonanza Hotel, on the south of the Klondike River, Alaska
The Bonanza Hotel, one of the most popular hotels for gold diggers on the trail to Dawson, Alaska. Dawson was a town that rose over night during the gold fever of 1896-1897

Men of the Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition hunting walru
Illustration showing the crew of the Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition, in their boats shooting walrus, near Franz Josef Land, 1896

The Fram released from the Ice, Greenland Sea, 1896
Illustration showing Fridtjof Nansens ship the Fram as it was released from the Arctic ice pack, by detonating an explosive charge in the ice underneath the vessel, 1896

Russia Banquets
Peoples banquets are held to celebrate the coronation of Nicolas and Alexandra

Sir Eg Clarke / Bassano
SIR EDWARD GEORGE CLARKE Statesman and lawyer in 1896

Olympics / 1896 Rewards
The King of Greece presents rewards to the winners

1896 / Russia / Coronation
The coronation procession of Tsar Nicolas II arrives in Red Square, Moscow

Play / Grundy / New Woman
A poster for the play by Sydney Grundy

Advertisement for Peter Robinsons Waterproof Cycling Capes
Advertisement for Waterproof Cycling Capes and Coats, as produced by Peter Robinson Ltd. of Oxford Street, London

The Yorkshire Terrier Ashton Ted 95, 1895
Photograph of a tiny blue-and-silver Yorkshire Terrier, called Ashton Ted 95 ; an award-winning animal at the Brighton and Ealing Dog shows of 1896

G. H. S. Trott and W. G. Grace tossing a coin, Oval Cricket Gro
Illustration of the Australian captain, G.H.S. Trott (1866-1917), and the England captain, Dr. W.G. Grace (1848-1915), looking at the coin they have just tossed at the beginning of the match at

A Twenty-five seat Tricycle, 1896
Illustration of a Tricycle for twenty-five, designed by the Herald Cycle Company, New York, 1896. This machine was being built for the Nynuke Bicycle Club of Brooklyn, at a cost of 120

Mr. S. Bancroft, Cyclist, 1896
Photograph of Mr. S. Bancroft, in his cycling clothes and with his safety bicycle, November 1896

Royal Cyclists at Coburg, 1896
Engraving of a group of Royal cyclists enjoying themselves after the Wedding of Princess Alexandra of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha and the Hereditary Prince of Hohenlohe-Langenburg at Coburg, April 1896

J J Kelly - Cricketer
James J Kelly - Australian Test cricketer 1896-1905

Hubert Frere-Orban
HUBERT JOSEPH WALTHER FRERE- ORBAN Belgian statesman

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"1896: A Year of Art, Music, and Exploration" Step back in time to the year 1896, a vibrant period filled with artistic masterpieces and remarkable discoveries. Giacomo Puccini's La Boheme Opera Score captivated audiences worldwide, immersing them in a tale of love and tragedy. Meanwhile, Paul Cezanne captured the serene beauty of Annecy Lake on canvas, showcasing his unique perspective through brushstrokes that brought nature to life. In the realm of nature itself, British Moths fluttered gracefully while a mesmerizing selection of fish swam beneath tranquil waters. The majestic Ring-Necked Pheasant proudly displayed its colorful plumage amidst lush landscapes. As nations prepared for uncertain times ahead, a Recruitment Poster for the British Military called upon brave souls to serve their country in 1900. The allure of absinthe was depicted on an enticing poster that enticed many into indulging in this mysterious elixir. Adventurer Joshua Slocum embarked on an epic journey aboard his vessel named Spray – sailing solo around the world and inspiring countless dreamers. Music lovers were enthralled by Anton Bruckner's symphonies as he paid homage to Haydn's musical legacy. An art exhibition held in Glasgow showcased innovative works from talented artists who pushed boundaries and challenged conventional norms. Alfred Jarry's Ubu Roi took theater-goers by storm with its satirical portrayal of power dynamics while maps hinted at hidden realms like Atlantis waiting to be discovered beyond familiar shores. As we reflect upon 1896, let us celebrate this extraordinary year where creativity flourished across various mediums – from opera scores and paintings to literature and exploration. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our unending thirst for knowledge and expression that continues to shape our world today.