John Augustus Collection

Bird s-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge, and Grand Display of Fireworks on Opening Night...May 24, 1883

John A. Roebling, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, c1897. Designed by John Augustus Roebling in 1883. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell. [C. N. Greig & Co. London, c1897]

Skating in Hyde Park, 1807, 1920. Artist: John Augustus Atkinson
Skating in Hyde Park, 1807, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Greenwich Pensioners, 1808. Artist: John Augustus Atkinson
Greenwich Pensioners, 1808. Two figures, one seated and the other standing

Prince Blucher under his Horse at the Battle of Waterloo, 1815. The intervention of Field Marshal Bluchers Prussian army made a vital contribution to Wellingtons victory at Waterloo

A British soldier Taking Two French Officers at the Battle of the Pyrenees, 1813 (1816)
A British Soldier Taking Two French Officers at the Battle of the Pyrenees, 1813 (1816). The battle saw the British under Wellington repel a French offensive to relieve the besieged garrisons of

The French Conscripts, 1817. Artist: Matthew Dubourg
The French Conscripts, 1817. From Historic, Military and Naval Anecdotes, published by Edward Orme, 1817

Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1817). Artist: Matthew Dubourg
Battle of Waterloo, 1815 (1817). French Cuirassiers at the Battle of Waterloo, Charged and Defeated by the Highlanders and the Scots Greys

The Battle of Waterloo Decided by the Duke of Wellington, 1815 (1816). Artist
The Battle of Waterloo Decided by the Duke of Wellington, 1815 (1816). From Historic, Military and Naval Anecdotes, published by Edward Orme, 1816

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, USA, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, USA, late 19th or early 20th century. Detail from a stereoscopic card showing the bridge from the New York World Building

Brooklyn from one of the towers of the Suspension Bridge, New York, USA. Artist: Kilburn Brothers
Brooklyn from one of the towers of the Suspension Bridge, New York, USA. Stereoscopic card detail

Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA. Artist: Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA. Designed by John Augustus Roebling, the Brooklyn Bridge (foreground) over the East River was heralded as one of the most important construction projects of the 19th

Sutters Mill and Culloma Valley, California, USA, 19th century (1937). Artist: J Little
Sutters Mill and Culloma Valley, California, USA, 19th century (1937). From Old California, In Pictures and Story, by Stewart Edward White and published by Doubleday, Doran and Company (New York)

A Fine Chase and Capture, c1800. Artist: John Augustus Atkinson
A Fine Chase and Capture, c1800. On 8 June 1796, the British frigate HMS Unicorn attacked and captured the French frigate Tribune after an extended chase. From Old Naval Prints, by Charles N

Captain John Augustus Wood, Bushire, Persia, 1856. Artist: L Edwards
Captain John Augustus Wood, Bushire, Persia, 1856. John Wood was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, and captain in the 20th Bombay Native Infantry, Indian Army

John Augustus Roebling, American civil engineer, 1874. Roebling (1806-1869) designed the Brooklyn Suspension Bridge as well as the Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Niagara Falls Bridges

Washington Augustus Roebling, American civil engineer, 1883. Roebling (1837-1926) built the Brooklyn Suspension Bridge which had been designed by his father John Augustus Roebling (1806-1869)

Construction of the Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, USA, 1880. Top: laying cable - view of saddle and yoke at the top of one of the towers. Bottom: the bridge during construction

Niagara Cast Iron Bridge, New York, USA, c1855-c1860
Niagara Cast Iron Bridge, New York, USA. The railway bridge connecting Canada and the USA across the Niagara River was engineered by John Augustus Roebling

Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York, USA: cable anchorage on the Brooklyn shore, 1883. Designed by John Augustus Roebling (1806-1869)

The Grand Display of Fireworks and Illuminations at the Opening of the Great Suspension Bridge between New York and Brooklyn on the Evening of May 24, 1883

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John Augustus: A Multifaceted Artist and Chronicler of History From capturing the majestic Bird's-Eye View of the Great New York and Brooklyn Bridge to immortalizing historical events like The Battle of Waterloo, John Augustus was a versatile artist with an eye for detail. His works spanned various mediums, showcasing his talent as a painter, printer, and chronicler. In his printers sample for the World Inventors souvenir album, John A. Roebling showcased not only his technical expertise but also his ability to capture the grandeur of engineering marvels. The Brooklyn Bridge stood tall in all its glory under his skilled hand. But it wasn't just modern structures that fascinated him; he delved into history too. In "A Bas Le Manteau, " or "The Murmur of the French Grand Army. . 1812, " he transported viewers back to Napoleon's era, recreating scenes from one of history's most tumultuous periods. His artistic prowess extended beyond landscapes and battles; he had a knack for depicting everyday life as well. Skating in Hyde Park became alive through Atkinson's brushstrokes while Greenwich Pensioners revealed poignant stories etched on weathered faces. Not limited by time or place, John Augustus ventured across continents with his artistry. River Front in Cincinnati captured the essence of this bustling city along Ohio's shores - a testament to both its industrial progress and natural beauty. Prince Blucher under his Horse at the Battle of Waterloo depicted an iconic moment from this historic clash where courage met chaos on blood-soaked fields. And in another battle scene titled "A British soldier Taking Two French Officers at the Battle of Pyrenees, " bravery shone amidst turmoil. Collaborations were also part of John Augustus' repertoire as seen in Matthew Dubourg's pieces such as "The French Conscripts" and "Battle of Waterloo. " Together they brought forth vivid portrayals that breathed life into historical events, ensuring their legacy would endure.