C1820 Collection

Kings Chapel / Pugin C1820
Kings College Chapel, showing details of the ornate ceiling

French Velocipede C1820
An elaborately dressed man embarks on a velocipede ride, to the amazement of a lady spectator

Schoolmaster and pupils. A boy is showing his geometry exercise to the master
530260 Schoolmaster and pupils. A boy is showing his geometry exercise to the master. Frontispiece of George Fisher 'The Instructor: or, Young Man's Best Companion' London, c1820

Roman troops under Julius Caesar landing on the shores of Britain and meeting resistance from the natives during
533943 Roman troops under Julius Caesar landing on the shores of Britain and meeting resistance from the natives during invasion of 55 or 54 BC

Samurai warriors Ichijo-Jiro-Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune in full armour fighting. Print c1820
528450 Samurai warriors Ichijo-Jiro-Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune in full armour fighting. Print c1820. Shuntei Katsukawa (1770-c1833) Japanese artist

Armoured knights jousting at a tournament in the 12th century. 1820 (engraving)
536469 Armoured knights jousting at a tournament in the 12th century. 1820 (engraving); (add.info.: The knight on far side has a shattered lance and is being unhorsed.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

PARIS / PANTHEON C1820
Pantheon: view of the facade Date: circa 1820

TATTERSALLS / HORSE C1820
Tattersalls, London: Tom taking Jerrys advice when buying a horse Date: circa 1820

GIRL / NEW BONNET C. 1820
Girl trying on a new bonnet. Date: circa 1820

Rock Salt: Marston Salt Mine, Northwich, Cheshire, England, showing how pillars of rock salt were left to support roof. In background work continues by candlelight in chamber called The Cathedral

Social / Switzerland C1820
Peasants of the canton of Berne, in their traditional dress Date: circa 1820

Chinese domestic scene. Women and child in room overlooking courtyard garden. Chinese school c1820. Gouache

The Military Accelerator. Suggested use by the Cavalryof the Hobby-Horse or Dandy-Horse introduced into the British Isles in 1818. From a print published in Dublin c1820

Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828), German physician and founder of Phrenology, c1820. The theory that different mental powers are governed by particular regions of the brain which can be recognised by

Armoured knights jousting at a tournament. The knight on far side has a shattered lance and is being unhorsed. 12th century. Engraving c1820

Phrenology: measuring bumps on boys head to assess his future. On wall is picture of Gall (1757-1828) founder of the theory that shape of skull related to intellectual capacity and behaviour

Constellation of Perseus, showing him carrying the head of Medusa. From Urania s
Constellation of Perseus, showing him carrying the head of Medusa. From Uranias Mirror London c1820. Hand-coloured engraving

Louis XV (1710-1774) king of France from 1715: great grandson of Louis XIV. Lithograph published France c1820

Roland and Ferragus. The hero Roland killing the giant Ferragus. From the old French romance Valentine and Orson set in the times of Charlemagne. The artist has shown the giant as a Saracen

View of Frascati, c1820. John Joseph Xavier Bidault (1758-1846) French painter. Bidault spent many years in Italy painting tourist landscpaes

Flamsteed House, Greenwich Park, near London, England, the Royal Greenwich Observatory. Built by Christopher Wren (1632-1723)

Andre Massena (1758-1817) French soldier: one of Napoleons greatest marshals. Lithograph c1820

Jacques E J A Macdonald (1765-1840) Duc de Tarrente. French soldier, son of Scottish Jacobite schoolmaster. Lithograph c1820

Jerome Bonaparte (1784-1860) Brother of Napoleon: king of Westphalia 1807-1813. Lithograph c1820

Eugene, Prince of Savoy (1663-1736) French-born Austrian soldier. In War of Spanish Succession he was one of allied commanders supporting John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722)

Roman troops under Julius Caesar landing on the shores of Britain and meeting resistance from the natives during invasion of 55 or 54 BC. Copperplate engraving c1820

Constellations of Canis Major and Lupus. From Uranias Mirror, London c1820. Hand-coloured engraving

Samurai warriors Ichijo-Jiro-Tadanori and Notonokami Noritsune fighting. Print c1820. Shuntei Katsukawa (1770-c1833) Japanese artist. Warlike Fierce Threatening Weapon Pike Sword

The Revd Bob Taylor. The Dls Chaplain Robert Taylor (1784-1844) English clergyman called by some the Devils chaplain. Ordained in the Anglican church

View in the yard of the Bull & Mouth, a London coaching inn, showing Bob taking leave of his friends Tom and Jerry before boarding the stagecoach

Jean Francois de La Harpe (1739-1803) French poet and critic. Supported French Revolution of 1789 for a while, but from 1794 changed allegiance to church and monarchy. Lithograph c1820

Hobby Horse cycle (without pedals), c.1820-1880 Date: 19th century

Rome / Colosseum C1820
An ingenious cutaway view which shows both the outward appearance and the internal construction Date: circa 1820

Newstead Abbey, c. 1820
Engraving showing Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire, the seat of the Byron family from 1540 until 1818, when it was sold by George Gordon, Lord Byron (1788-1824)

Florence / Duomo Int C1820
Interior of the Duomo (cathedral)

The Windsor Coach C1820
The Windsor Coach

Dromedary Camel C1820
The Dromedary Camel

Racial / Brazil Mass C1820
The womenfolk of a well-to-do Brazilian family go to Mass, led by their liveried major-domo

Silhouette / Man C. 1820
Bust length silhouette of a young man

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"C1820: A Glimpse into a World of Elegance, Innovation, and Adventure" Step back in time to the early 19th century with these captivating hints from C1820. Kings Chapel and Pugin's architectural masterpiece stand tall as symbols of grandeur and religious devotion. Meanwhile, the French Velocipede revolutionizes transportation with its cutting-edge design. In Paris, the majestic Pantheon dominates the skyline, embodying both history and enlightenment. At Tattersalls, horse enthusiasts gather to witness thrilling races that captivate hearts and minds alike. And amidst it all, a young girl proudly showcases her new bonnet - a fashion statement that epitomizes elegance in this era. Venturing beyond borders, we find ourselves in Switzerland where social gatherings foster connections amidst breathtaking landscapes. In England's Marston Salt Mine, rock salt pillars stand as silent witnesses to centuries of laborious extraction. Traveling further eastward brings us to an intimate Chinese domestic scene; women and children observe their tranquil courtyard garden from within their traditional abode. Meanwhile, military innovation takes center stage as cavalrymen experiment with Hobby-Horses or Dandy-Horses for swift acceleration on the battlefield. The intellectual realm is not left behind either - Franz Joseph Gall introduces Phrenology as a groundbreaking approach to understanding human behavior and personality traits during this period. Lastly, we encounter the Mamluks of Ottoman Imperial Guard who valiantly defended Egypt against Napoleon's invasion. Their bravery echoes through history alongside armoured knights jousting at tournaments - one knight's shattered lance serving as a testament to chivalry tested under extreme circumstances. C1820 encapsulates an era marked by opulence interwoven with progress; where artistry flourishes alongside scientific exploration while cultures collide harmoniously on a global scale.