Robert Charles Collection

Valentia in 1857-1858 at the Time of the Laying of the Former Cable, 1865

Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, from Cromwell Fort: The Caroline Laying the Earthwire on July 21st, 1865, 1865

The Atlantic Telegraph, [1866]. Creator: Robert Charles Dudley
The Atlantic Telegraph, [1866]

A Memorial of the Marriage of H. R. H. Albert Edward Prince of Wales and H. R. H
A Memorial of the Marriage of H.R.H. Albert Edward Prince of Wales and H.R.H. Alexandra, Princess of Denmark, 1863. [Parure of Diamonds and Pearls...The Gift of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales]

Robert C. Sands, ca. 1829. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Robert C. Sands, ca. 1829

Sparrowes House, 1853. Creator: Robert Charles Ransome
Sparrowes House, 1853

The Atlantic Telegraph Cable Fleet Assembled at Berehaven (Southwest Coast of Ireland): Ships, the Great Eastern, H.M.S. Terrible, the Alby, the Medway and the William Cory, 1866

The Bay of Bull Arms, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, Bonfires Lighted on the Hills to Notify of the Arrival of the Cable Fleet on August 5th, 1858, 1865-66

The Settlement and Church of Hearts Content, Newfoundland, 1866

First Telegraph House at Hearts Content, Newfoundland, 1866, 1866

Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, Exterior View of the Telegraph House in 1857-1858, 1865-66

Telegraph Cable Fleet at Sea, 1865, 1865-66. Creator: Robert Charles Dudley
Telegraph Cable Fleet at Sea, 1865, 1865-66

View Looking Aft from the Port Paddle-box on the Deck of the Great Eastern... 1865-66
View Looking Aft from the Port Paddle-box on the Deck of the Great Eastern: Showing the Trough for the Cable, etc. 1865-66

Valentia, Ireland, from the Harbor, Opposite Knight s-town, at the Period of Laying the Cable of 1857, 1865-66

Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, Looking from Cromwell Fort: The Caroline and Boats Laying the Earth Wire, July 21st, 1865, 1865-66

Coiling the Cable in the Large Tanks at the Works of the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company of Greenwich, 1865, 1865

In the Bows of the Great Eastern: The Cable Broken and Lost, Preparing to Grapple, August 2nd, 1865, 1865

Coiling the Cable in the After-tank on Board the Great Eastern at Sheerness: Visit of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales on May 23rd, 1865, 1865-66

The Cable Passed From the Works into the Hulk (the Old Frigate Iris) Lying in the Thames at Greenwich, 1865-66

The Old Frigate Iris with Her Freight of Cable Alongside the Great Eastern at Sheerness: The Cable Passed from the Hulk to the Great Eastern, 1865

Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, Looking Seawards from the Point at Which the Cable Reaches the Shore of Ireland, 1865-66

The Reels of Gutta-percha Covered Conducting Wire Conveyed into Tanks at the Works of the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company, at Greenwich, 1865-66

September 8th at Hearts Content, the day of the successful termination of the work of laying, recovering, completing and testing the Atlantic Telegraph Cables of 1865 and 1866, 1866

Splicing the Cable (after the First Accident) on Board the Great Eastern, July 25th, 1865, 1865-66

Forward Deck of the Great Eastern Cleared for the First Attempt to Grapple... 1865-66
Forward Deck of the Great Eastern Cleared for the First Attempt to Grapple for the Lost Cable, August 11th, 1865, 1865-66

The Forge on Deck, Night of August 9th: Preparing the Iron Plating for Capstan, 1865-66

The Paying-out Machinery in the Stern of the Great Eastern, 1865

Getting Out One of the Large Buoys for Launching, August 2nd, 1865, 1865

H. M. S. Agamemnon Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable in 1858: a Whale Crosses the Line
H.M.S. Agamemnon Laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable in 1858: a Whale Crosses the Line, 1865-66

Interior of One of the Tanks on Board the Great Eastern: The Cable Passing Out, 1865-66

The Cliffs, Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, the Point at Which the Shore-end of the Cable was Landed on July 22nd, 1865, 1865

Launching the Buoy from the Bow of the Great Eastern on August 8th, 1865, 1865-66

Getting Out One of the Great Buoys: The Deck of the Great Eastern Looking From the Forecastle, 1865-66

View of the Interior of One of the Tanks on Board the Great Eastern, 1865-66

View, Looking Aft, from the Port Paddle Box of the Great Eastern, Showing the Trough for the Cable, etc. 1865-66

Deck of the Great Eastern, the Cable Trough, etc. 1866, 1865-66

News Received Through the Atlantic Cable From All Parts of the World, etc. 1866

The Albany Buoying a Bight of the Cable of 1865 on the Night of August 26th, 1866, 1866

Awaiting the Reply, ca. 1866. Creator: Robert Charles Dudley
Awaiting the Reply, ca. 1866

Landing the Shore End of the Atlantic Cable, 1866. Creator: Robert Charles Dudley
Landing the Shore End of the Atlantic Cable, 1866

Eton School and the Boys Arch, 1863. Creator: Unknown
Eton School and the Boys Arch, 1863. Top-hatted pupils and their teachers at the famous public school near Windsor, Berkshire

Speed Master, be one of them, c1875. Artist: Robert Charles Dudley
Speed.. Master, be one of them.. c1875. A scene from Shakespeares Two Gentlemen of Verona: Act IV, Scene I, c1875. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

Posthumus. My queen! My mistress! O lady weep no more. Cymbeline: Act I, Scene I, c1875. Artist: Robert Charles Dudley
Posthumus. My queen! My mistress! O lady weep no more. Cymbeline: Act I, Scene I, c1875. A scene from Cymbeline by Shakespeare. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

My lord, the mind of Bolingbroke is chang d; You must to Pomfret, not unto the Tower, c1875. A scene from Shakespeares Richard II. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

Sebastian: Why! Theres for thee! And there! And there!, c1875. Artist: Robert Charles Dudley
Sebastian: Why! Theres for thee! And there! And there!, c1875. Act IV, Scene I, from Shakespeares Twelfth Night. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

The Bagpiper, c1845. Artist: Robert Charles Bell
The Bagpiper, c1845. After Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841)

Dat Is As It Sall Please De Roi Mon Pere, c1875. Artists: William Shakespeare, Robert Charles Dudley
Dat Is As It Sall Please De Roi Mon Pere, c1875. The character Katharine in Shakespeares Henry V: Act V, Scene II. From The Illustrated Library Shakespeare

Via Dei Servi, c1905. Artist: Robert Charles Goff
Via Dei Servi, c1905. A view along the Via Dei Servi towards the Duomo, Florence. From The Connoisseur 1905 [Otto Limited, London, 1905.]

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"Robert Charles: A Visionary in the Age of Telegraphy" Step back in time to Valentia in 1857-1858, where Robert Charles witnessed the historic laying of the former cable. As he gazed upon Foilhummerum Bay from Cromwell Fort, his eyes were captivated by the sight of The Caroline laying the earthwire on a warm July day. In 1865, Robert Charles Dudley immortalized this momentous event through his artwork titled "The Atlantic Telegraph. " His creation showcased his talent and passion for capturing historical milestones with remarkable detail. Not only an artist, but it also celebrated significant occasions such as H. R. H. Albert Edward Prince of Wales' marriage through his piece "A Memorial of the Marriage. " This masterpiece depicted elegance and grandeur fit for royalty. However, art was not Robert's sole domain; he ventured into architecture too. Sparrowes House stands as a testament to his architectural prowess since its creation in 1853. Its design harmoniously blends functionality and aesthetics. As we sail across oceans to Berehaven on Ireland's southwest coast, we witness The Atlantic Telegraph Cable Fleet assembled under Robert's watchful eye. His expertise ensured that these vital communication lifelines were ready for their journey across vast distances. Trinity Bay beckons us next, where bonfires lighted on hills signaled important messages along Newfoundland's rugged coastline. In Hearts Content lies another marvel - the first Telegraph House built in 1866 - a symbol of progress and connectivity brought forth by visionaries like Robert Charles. Through his lens or paintbrush, whether capturing Trinity Bay's exterior view or documenting life at sea aboard the Telegraph Cable Fleet in 1865-66, Robert Charles Dudley left an indelible mark on history. His artistic talents intertwined with technological advancements forever changed how humanity communicated across continents. Let us remember this extraordinary individual who bridged gaps both physically and artistically – Robert Charles, a visionary in the age of telegraphy.