Post House Collection

"The House on Fire on Christmas Eve", 1860. Creator: Joseph Swain
"The House on Fire on Christmas Eve", 1860. You had better ride on, for you get nothing in my house, Mr. Twister!'

Changing Horses at a Post House in France, c. 1790. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Changing Horses at a Post House in France, c. 1790

Ishiyakushi: The Post House (Ishiyakushi, toiyaba no zu), from the series "Fifty-... c. 1837/42
Ishiyakushi: The Post House (Ishiyakushi, toiyaba no zu), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)

Futakawa: Sarugababa—No. 34, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido... c. 1847/52
Futakawa: Sarugababa--No. 34, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52

Fujikawa: View of Post Outskirts (Fujikawa, bohana no zu), from the series "Fifty-... c. 1833/34
Fujikawa: View of Post Outskirts (Fujikawa, bohana no zu), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c

Futakawa: The Station at Surugababa (Futakawa, Sarugababa tateba), no. 34 from the series... 1855
Futakawa: The Station at Surugababa (Futakawa, Sarugababa tateba), no. 34 from the series "Famous Sights of the Fifty-three Stations (Gojusan tsugi meisho zue)

Kusatsu: Famous Post House (Kusatsu, Meibutsu tateba), from the series "Fifty-three... c. 1833/34
Kusatsu: Famous Post House (Kusatsu, Meibutsu tateba), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c. 1833/34

Crawley (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone), June 1, 1790. June 1, 1790
Crawley (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone), June 1, 1790

Posting in Germany, c1780-1825. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Posting in Germany, c1780-1825. Travellers outside an inn....we can see Rowlandson devoting himself to experimentation with chiaroscuro to discover to what degree

A Journey Through Central Asia, Russian Turkistan (engraving)
1045764 A Journey Through Central Asia, Russian Turkistan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Journey Through Central Asia, Russian Turkistan)

At a post house, illustration from The Roman Soldier, 1928 (litho)
3037216 At a post house, illustration from The Roman Soldier, 1928 (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the Road to Murchison Gold-Fields, a Post-House (engraving)
1604974 On the Road to Murchison Gold-Fields, a Post-House (engraving) by Price, Julius Mandes (1857-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Road to Murchison Gold-Fields, a Post-House)

Travelling in Siberia (engraving)
1602984 Travelling in Siberia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling in Siberia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 March 1891)

Post-House on the Route from Kostroma to Jaroslav (engraving)
3654114 Post-House on the Route from Kostroma to Jaroslav (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post-House on the Route from Kostroma to Jaroslav)

The Coeur Volant Coaching Inn at Louveciennes, 1867 (oil on canvas)
XIR203280 The Coeur Volant Coaching Inn at Louveciennes, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Roehn, Adolphe (1780-1867); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux, France; French, out of copyright

No. 53 Kusatsu: Famous Post House From 53 Stations of the Tokaido, c. 1834 (woodcut)
2563096 No. 53 Kusatsu: Famous Post House From 53 Stations of the Tokaido, c.1834 (woodcut) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858)

At a Post-House (litho)
2794630 At a Post-House (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: At a Post-House)

Interior of a Post House on the Great Post Road in Siberia (litho)
1591829 Interior of a Post House on the Great Post Road in Siberia (litho) by Price, Julius Mandes (1857-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Post House, c. 1778-80 (pen & ink, w / c and wash on paper) (recto of 877328)
3576810 The Post House, c.1778-80 (pen & ink, w/c and wash on paper) (recto of 877328) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 28.9x41.9 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Benevolence, November 25, 1792. Creator: Samuel Alken
Benevolence, November 25, 1792

Reigate (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone), June 1, 1790. June 1, 1790
Reigate (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone), June 1, 1790

Post Boys and Post Horses at the White Hart Inn, December 15th, 1787

A Posting Inn, 1787. 1787. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Posting Inn, 1787

Saloon at the Marine Pavillion (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone), June 1, 1790

The Post Horse (from The Life of a Racehorse, or The High-Mettled Racer), July 20, 1789

The Steine (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone), June 1, 1790. June 1, 1790
The Steine (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone), June 1, 1790

Cuckfield (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone), June 1, 1790. June 1, 1790
Cuckfield (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone), June 1, 1790

Race Ground (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone), June 1, 1790. June 1, 1790
Race Ground (An Excursion to Brighthelmstone), June 1, 1790

The Post House, c1800?, (1942). Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Post House, c1800?, (1942). A coach has stopped at the Sun Inn in Bodmin, Cornwall. Two women are helped down the steps

A French Post-House, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
A French Post-House, late 18th-early 19th century

Delivery of mail, Jacob Quack, Jan Houwens (I), 1665

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"Journeying through time and landscapes: Exploring the essence of a post house" Step back in time to Crawley, June 1, 1790, as we embark on an excursion to Brighthelmstone. Witness the hustle and bustle at the post house, where travelers gather before continuing their journeys. Traveling further back in history, let's explore Germany during the late 18th century to early 19th century. Immerse yourself in Thomas Rowlandson's artwork depicting posting in Germany. Experience the sights and sounds of this era as horse-drawn carriages arrive and depart from these vital rest stops. Venturing eastward now, join us on a captivating journey through Central Asia's Russian Turkistan. An engraving transports us to a post house along this exotic route. Imagine weary travelers finding solace within its walls while exchanging stories of their adventures. Fast forward to 1928 when "The Roman Soldier" brings us an illustration capturing life at a post house. Delve into this lithograph that reveals scenes of camaraderie among soldiers resting during their arduous journeys. Shifting our focus towards gold-seeking pioneers, we find ourselves at Murchison Gold-Fields' Post-House depicted in an enchanting engraving. Picture hopeful prospectors pausing here for respite before continuing their quest for fortune amidst rugged terrains. Our next stop takes us deep into Siberia with another mesmerizing engraving showcasing travel experiences across vast snowy landscapes. Discover how these remote post houses provided shelter and warmth for intrepid adventurers braving harsh conditions. Continuing our exploration of Russia, we encounter yet another picturesque scene - a charming post-house on the route from Kostroma to Jaroslav immortalized by an exquisite engraving. Marvel at its architectural beauty against breathtaking natural surroundings as weary travelers seek refuge within its welcoming embrace. Now let's shift gears and travel westward to Louveciennes, where the Coeur Volant Coaching Inn awaits.