Darkest Collection

President Grover Cleveland on the floor of the House of Representatives, 1895
1576827 President Grover Cleveland on the floor of the House of Representatives, 1895; (add.info.: In darkest congress President Grover Cleveland standing on the floor of the House of)

Darkest Russia: A Grand Romance of the Czar's Realm, Theatre poster, 1895
528406 Darkest Russia: A Grand Romance of the Czar's Realm, Theatre poster, 1895. Portrait vignettes of Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, Alexander I, II, and II

Darkest London's Brightest Lights Date: 1916

Salvation Army Advertisement
An advertisement for the Salvation Army, a charitable organization founded in 1865. Titled Brightening darkest England, the illustration for this advert shows a flaming torch being held

In Darkest New York, Midnight in a Cheap Underground Lodging Cellar, "three cents a spot"(litho)
6022052 In Darkest New York, Midnight in a Cheap Underground Lodging Cellar, " three cents a spot" (litho) by American School

Poorly Madi warrior fed Liebig Extract - Stanley
Illustration of a passage from Henry Morton Stanleys In Darkest Africa - the effect of the Liebig Companys Meat Extract on a poorly Madi Carrier. 1891

Page from Symbols and Metaphors by Cynicus (colour litho)
2810349 Page from Symbols and Metaphors by Cynicus (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir Henry Morton Stanley addressing rebel officers at Kavalli, 1890 (wood engraving)
KW441408 Sir Henry Morton Stanley addressing rebel officers at Kavalli, 1890 (wood engraving) by Schonberg, M. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Africa)

Mehmet Emin Pasha and Gaetano Casati arrive at Sir Henry Morton Stanleys lake
KW441406 Mehmet Emin Pasha and Gaetano Casati arrive at Sir Henry Morton Stanleys lake shore camp at Lake Albert in 1889, 1890 (wood engraving) by English School

James Sligo Jameson, 1890 (wood engraving)
KW441401 James Sligo Jameson, 1890 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Sligo Jameson (1856-88), naturalist, artist

Sir Henry Morton Stanley watching a phalanx dance by Mazambonis warriors at Usiri
KW441407 Sir Henry Morton Stanley watching a phalanx dance by Mazambonis warriors at Usiri, 1890 (wood engraving) by Riou

Nubar Pasha, 1890 (wood engraving)
KW441395 Nubar Pasha, 1890 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nuber Pasha (1825-99)

Sir Henry Morton Stanleys first encounter with the Mazamboni people, 1890 (wood
KW441404 Sir Henry Morton Stanleys first encounter with the Mazamboni people, 1890 (wood engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Africa)

The natives of Iyugu preparing themselves for war, 1890 (wood engraving)
KW441403 The natives of Iyugu preparing themselves for war, 1890 (wood engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Suspension bridge across the Ituri River, the Congo, 1890 (wood engraving)
KW441402 Suspension bridge across the Ituri River, the Congo, 1890 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Members of Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, 1890 (wood
KW441397 Members of Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, 1890 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Utiri village, Tanzania, 1890 (wood engraving)
KW441399 View of Utiri village, Tanzania, 1890 (wood engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Africa)

Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition being attacked by Avisibba
KW441400 Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition being attacked by Avisibba cannibals using poisoned arrows, 1890 (wood engraving) by Riou

Mehmet Emin Pasha, 1890 (wood engraving)
KW441394 Mehmet Emin Pasha, 1890 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emin Pasha (1840-92), physician

The 28-foot steel boat Advance, designed to be carried over land, 1890 (wood engraving)
KW441398 The 28-foot steel boat Advance, designed to be carried over land, 1890 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

HH Muhammad Tewfik Pasha, Tawfik of Egypt, 1890 (wood engraving)
KW441396 HH Muhammad Tewfik Pasha, Tawfik of Egypt, 1890 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tewfik Pasha (1852-92)

Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his men being threatened by Sukuma natives, 1890 (wood
KW441393 Sir Henry Morton Stanley and his men being threatened by Sukuma natives, 1890 (wood engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emin Pasha Relief Expedition)

Mackays missionary station at Usambiro, 1890 (wood engraving)
KW441392 Mackays missionary station at Usambiro, 1890 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Left to right: Sir Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904)

Scouts serving out milk and butter for broth to starving Pygmy natives, 1890 (wood
KW441390 Scouts serving out milk and butter for broth to starving Pygmy natives, 1890 (wood engraving) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emin Pasha Relief Expedition)

Pygmy natives as compared with English officers, Sudanese and Zanzibaris, 1890 (wood
KW441391 Pygmy natives as compared with English officers, Sudanese and Zanzibaris, 1890 (wood engraving) by English School

Darkest Russia: A Grand Romance of the Czars Realm, Theatre poster, 1895. Portrait vignettes of Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, Alexander I, II, and II, and Nicholas I

Light in darkest Russia. Illustration shows Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, kneeling on one knee before a pillow on which rests a scroll of papers labeled Ukase civil

Darkest Russia a grand romance of the Czars realm. Date c1895

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In the depths of darkness, where despair and hopelessness loomed, Darkest London's Brightest Lights emerged. Salvation Army Advertisement shone a beacon of light amidst the shadows, offering solace to those in need. Ethel Parkinson, a symbol of resilience and strength, fought against adversity with unwavering determination. The rescue of Robert H. Nelson and survivors at Starvation Camp in Ipoto depicted a glimmer of humanity's compassion even in the harshest conditions. A wood engraving captured this extraordinary act of bravery that defied all odds. In Darkest New York, Midnight in a Cheap Underground Lodging Cellar revealed the grim reality faced by many who struggled to find shelter. The litho artwork portrayed their desperation for just "three cents a spot, " highlighting society's disregard for their plight. A Poorly Madi warrior found sustenance through Liebig Extract provided by Stanley himself, showcasing his commitment to aiding those he encountered on his journeys. Symbols and Metaphors by Cynicus illuminated the deeper meaning behind these encounters, exploring the complexities hidden within each interaction. The Queen Astrid steamer sailed along the Congo River as Sir Henry Morton Stanley addressed rebel officers at Kavalli in 1890. These wood engravings captured pivotal moments during Stanley's expeditions that brought both enlightenment and conflict. Mehmet Emin Pasha and Gaetano Casati arrived at Sir Henry Morton Stanley's lake, marking an intersection between cultures and ideologies. Their meeting represented an opportunity for understanding amidst unfamiliar territories. James Sligo Jameson became immortalized through a wood engraving capturing his presence during one of Stanley's expeditions in 1890. His involvement showcased how individuals from different walks of life came together under challenging circumstances. Sir Henry Morton Stanley observed Mazambonis warriors performing a phalanx dance at Usiri—a mesmerizing spectacle that transcended language barriers while celebrating unity through movement. Within the darkest corners of our world, flickers of light emerge.