40 Elegant Portraits of Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna From the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteGrand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna of Russia, born Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine on November 1, 1864, […]
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The Elegant World of Georges Gaudy: Posters from the Belle Époque
This post was originally published on this siteGeorges Gaudy (1872–1940) was a Belgian painter, illustrator, and poster artist active during the late 19th and early […]
Louis Wain and His Psychedelic Cat Paintings
This post was originally published on this siteLouis Wain (August 5, 1860 – July 4, 1939) was a British artist best known for his whimsical […]
Rare Daguerreotypes of Victorian Women Breastfeeding Their Babies
This post was originally published on this siteDaguerreotypes of Victorian women breastfeeding are extremely rare, both due to the photographic norms of the 19th century […]
This Life-Size Sculpture of Prince Albert’s Right Hand Was Made in December 1861, Just After the Prince’s Death
This post was originally published on this siteThis life-size sculpture of Prince Albert’s right hand was made from a cast taken on the December 14, […]
Ivan Aivazovsky: The Master of the Seas
This post was originally published on this siteIvan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817–1900) was a renowned Russian Romantic painter, almost exclusively known for his breathtaking seascapes. Born […]
Herbert Rose Barraud’s Stunning Portraits From ‘Men and Women of the Day’ (1888-89)
This post was originally published on this siteHerbert Rose Barraud (1845–1896) was a prominent British portrait photographer who had studios in London and Liverpool. He […]
Amazing Posters by Henri-Gabriel Ibels in the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteHenri-Gabriel Ibels (1867–1936) was a French painter, illustrator, and printmaker associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements, and […]
The Treadmill Crane, a Human Powered Hoisting and Lowering Device
This post was originally published on this siteThe treadwheel crane (Latin: magna rota), also known as a walking wheel crane, is one of the most […]
35 Amazing Photos of the Old Country Houses of the Old Glasgow Gentry in 1878
This post was originally published on this siteStep back in time to the year 1878, when the outskirts of Glasgow were still dotted with the […]
40 Beautiful Paintings by Florent Willems From the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteFlorent Willems (1823–1905) was a Belgian painter and art restorer. He was successful with his genre scenes depicting […]
Victorian Trade Cards: The Art of Advertising in the 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteVictorian trade cards were one of the most popular forms of advertising during the late 19th century, especially […]
July 4, 1884: The Statue of Liberty Was Presented to the United States
This post was originally published on this siteIn a ceremony held in Paris on July 4, 1884, the completed Statue of Liberty is formally presented […]
40 Amazing Photos of the Construction of the Paris Métro (1899–1911)
This post was originally published on this siteThe building of the Paris Métro, officially known as Le Métro de Paris, began in 1899 and continued […]
Early Daguerreotypes of Women and Girls From Between the 1840s and 1860s
This post was originally published on this siteDaguerreotypes, popular from the 1840s to the early 1860s, offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women […]
Charles Wild: A Master of Architectural Watercolor in Early 19th-Century Britain
This post was originally published on this siteCharles Wild (1781–1835) was a British watercolorist renowned for his detailed and atmospheric architectural paintings, particularly of cathedrals […]
John Hassall’s Brilliant Posters From the Turn of the Century
This post was originally published on this siteJohn Hassall (1868–1948) was a celebrated British illustrator and poster artist, renowned for his bold, colorful style and […]
The Amazing Story Behind the Only Two Portraits of Poet Emily Dickinson
This post was originally published on this siteThere’s only one officially authenticated photograph of reclusive poet Emily Dickinson. It’s a daguerreotype taken in 1847 when […]
40 Amazing Photochrom Prints of Norway in the 1890s
This post was originally published on this siteNorway in the 1890s was a country on the brink of major transformation. Though still in a political […]
Venice in 1891 Through Fascinating Photos
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1890s, Venice was a city suspended between past and present. Though politically part of unified Italy, […]
Beautiful 19th-Century Landscapes by Walter Heath Williams
This post was originally published on this siteWalter Heath Williams (1835–1906) was a British Victorian landscape painter known for his serene rural scenes featuring hayfields […]
Amazing 1899 Photos of Finnish Farmers with Their Cows and Bulls
This post was originally published on this siteFinnish agriculture, series of photos from The Finnish Museum of Photography, 1899. I. K Inha (1865–1930), on a […]
Wonderful Paintings by Terrick Williams from the Late 19th to Early 20th Century
This post was originally published on this siteTerrick Williams (1860–1936) was a British painter renowned for his luminous marine and landscape scenes, capturing the transient […]
Alphonse Mucha’s Stunning Posters of the Late 1800s
This post was originally published on this siteAlphonse Mucha (1860–1939) was a Czech painter, illustrator, and graphic artist, best known for his defining role in […]
40 Fascinating Photos of American West in the Late 19th Century
This post was originally published on this siteThe photographs in this collection were chiefly created by American photographers Carleton E. Watkins (1829-1916) and William Henry […]