Waldo Collection

Rw Emerson / Sitting
RALPH WALDO EMERSON American essayist and poet

Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803 -1882. American essayist, lecturer and poet. From Bibby's Annual published 1910
2638460 Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803 -1882. American essayist, lecturer and poet. From Bibby's Annual published 1910.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

The Luther monument in Worms (chromolitho)
3093661 The Luther monument in Worms (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Luther monument in Worms. Lutherdenkmal in Worms)

Cadwallader David Colden, Mayor of New York City, ca. 1825

Rev. John Brodhead Romeyn, D. D. May 1, 1820. May 1, 1820. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Rev. John Brodhead Romeyn, D. D. May 1, 1820

Mrs. Samuel L. Waldo, ca. 1826. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Mrs. Samuel L. Waldo, ca. 1826

Portrait of a Girl with Flowers, ca. 1835. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Portrait of a Girl with Flowers, ca. 1835

Portrait of a Man, ca. 1820. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Portrait of a Man, ca. 1820

Henry La Tourette de Groot, 1825-30. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Henry La Tourette de Groot, 1825-30

The Reverend John Brodhead Romeyn, ca. 1817-20. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
The Reverend John Brodhead Romeyn, ca. 1817-20

Mrs. Edward Kellogg, 1831-32. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Mrs. Edward Kellogg, 1831-32

Matthew Clarkson, 1823. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Matthew Clarkson, 1823

Portrait of a Lady (Possibly of the Buloid Family), 1832. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Portrait of a Lady (Possibly of the Buloid Family), 1832

Old Pat, the Independent Beggar, ca. 1819. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Old Pat, the Independent Beggar, ca. 1819

General Andrew Jackson, 1819. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
General Andrew Jackson, 1819

The Knapp Children, ca. 1833-34. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo
The Knapp Children, ca. 1833-34

The Cock and Magpie Tavern, Drury Lane, Westminster, London, 1862. Artist: Waldo Sargeant
The Cock and Magpie Tavern, Drury Lane, Westminster, London, 1862. Nell Gwynne is reputed to have had lodgings in this building

Courtyard of the Tabard Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1871. Artist
Courtyard of the Tabard Inn, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1871. View with a cart and a horse feeding from a bucket

View of Sandford Manor House, Waterford Road, Chelsea, 1869. The house is also known as Nell Gwynnes house

Nell Gwynnes house, Bagnigge Wells, St Pancras, London, 1865. Artist: Waldo Sargeant
View of Nell Gwynnes house, Bagnigge Wells, St Pancras, London, 1865; in the foreground a man sits by a hand pushed barrow

Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States, (1933). Artist: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States, (1933). Jackson (1767-1845) was president from 1829 until 1837. Published in The American Presidents, (London, 1933)

Ralph Waldo Emerson 1803 To 1882. American Author, Poet, Philosopher

Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803 - 1882. American Author, Poet & Philosopher. From The Book The International Library Of
Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803 - 1882. American Author, Poet & Philosopher.From The Book The International Library Of Famous Literature.Published In London 1900. Volume Xv

John Trumbull, 1833. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
John Trumbull, 1833

Pierre Valdes / Waldo / Stat
PIERRE VALDES or PETER WALDO French religious leader, founder of the Waldenses or Vaudois

Colonel Charles de Laet Waldo Sibthorp, MP
Colonel Charles de Laet Waldo Sibthorp (1783 - 1855), an eccentric and reactionary Conservative Member of Parliament. He opposed many things, including Catholic Emancipation, Jewish Emancipation

Rw Emerson / Summerhouse
RALPH WALDO EMERSON Summerhouse in the American writers garden at Concord, Massachusetts: it was used by a neighbour, Bronson Alcott Date: 1803 - 1882

Rw Emerson / Home / Library
RALPH WALDO EMERSON American writers library at his home in Concord, Massachusetts Date: 1803 - 1882

Rw Emerson / Wyatt Eaton
RALPH WALDO EMERSON American essayist and poet in July 1878 Date: 1803 - 1882

Rw Emerson / Sartain
RALPH WALDO EMERSON American essayist and poet Date: 1803 - 1882

Rw Emerson / Closson / Rowse
RALPH WALDO EMERSON American essayist and poet Date: 1803 - 1882

Rw Emerson / Roberts
RALPH WALDO EMERSON American essayist and poet Date: 1803 - 1882

Rw Emerson / Home / Harper
RALPH WALDO EMERSON American writers home at Concord, Massachusetts Date: 1803 - 1882

Rw Emerson / Home / St Nich
RALPH WALDO EMERSON American writers home at Concord, Massachusetts Date: 1803 - 1882

Rw Emerson / Old Manse
RALPH WALDO EMERSON American writers home at the Old Manse, Concord, Massachusetts (where Hawthorne also lived for a time) Date: 1803 - 1882

Rw Emerson / Home / Miller
RALPH WALDO EMERSON American writers home at Concord, Massachusetts Date: 1803 - 1882

Rw Emerson / Concord Circl
RALPH WALDO EMERSON American writers home at Concord, Massachusetts Date: 1803 - 1882

Rw Emerson / Johnson / Black
RALPH WALDO EMERSON American essayist and poet in 1859 Date: 1803 - 1882

Rw Emerson / Cole
RALPH WALDO EMERSON American essayist and poet Date: 1803 - 1882

WHISTLER: STUDIO, 1881. Julian and Waldo Story, James McNeill Whistler, Frank Miles, and Honorable Frederick Lawless in Whistlers London studio. Photograph, 1881

WALDO SALT (1914-1987). American screenwriter. Testifying before the House Un-American Activities Committee; attorney Ben Margolis looks on. Photograph, 1951

RALPH WALDO EMERSON (1803-1882). American philosopher and man of letters. Lithograph, American, 1859

DENMAN WALDO ROSS (1853-1935). American painter and art collector. Oil on canvas, c1926, by Kanji Nakamura

Ralph Waldo Emerson, Born May 25, 1803; Died April 27, 1882

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RALPH WALDO EMERSON

JOHN TRUMBULL (1756-1843). American painter. Oil on canvas, c1833, by Samuel Lovett Waldo

RALPH WALDO EMERSON (1803-1882). American philosopher and man of letters. Title-page of the first edition of Ralph Waldo Emersons Nature, Boston, 1836

R W Emerson
The American essayist and critic, Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882). Original Publication: People Disc - HD0072 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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"Waldo: A Man of Letters and Hidden Depths" Ralph Waldo Emerson, an influential American philosopher and man of letters, sat in contemplation as captured in a wood engraving from 1858 by Samuel Rowse. Known for his transcendentalist ideas, Emerson's writings continue to inspire generations. While Emerson's name may remind us of the elusive character "Waldo, " let us not forget the rich tapestry that surrounds this enigmatic figure. From the execution of Waldensian women during the Piedmont Easter of 1655 to the Luther monument in Worms, history intertwines with our perception of Waldo. In exploring further, we encounter Cadwallader David Colden, Mayor of New York City circa 1825. His presence adds another layer to the story behind Waldo - perhaps a connection or influence on his philosophical musings? Rev. John Brodhead Romeyn enters the narrative next; a man whose impact is felt through time. Asher Brown Durand's portrayal immortalizes him on May 1st, 1820 - a testament to his significance within society. Samuel Lovett Waldo emerges as both artist and subject within this intricate web surrounding our mysterious protagonist. Through his portraits such as Mrs. Samuel L. Waldo (ca. 1826), Portrait of a Girl with Flowers (ca. 1835), and Portrait of a Man (ca. 1820), we catch glimpses into different facets of life intertwined with Waldo's existence. Henry La Tourette de Groot becomes yet another piece in this puzzle; an individual who shares space alongside Waldo within Samuel Lovett Waldo's artistic repertoire from 1825-30. As we delve deeper into this captivating journey, Mrs. Edward Kellogg (1831-32) comes forth as another intriguing figure associated with our elusive subject. Through these hints scattered across time and artistry lies an invitation to unravel the enigma that is Waldo. Who was he.