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Chiswick Housecirca 1829: Chiswick House in London, Middlesex, designed by Richard Boyle, the 3rd Earl of Burlington. The building is inspired by Palladios Villa Rotonda, near Vicenza
PoachingTwo poachers with a sack. At their feet their lurcher dogs and the corpses of several hares. Original Artwork: Artist - Henry Alken (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Stock Exchangecirca 1820: The London Stock Exchange from a drawing by Thomas H Shepherd. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Parisian Luxurycirca 1824: A Parisian gentleman takes a bath attended by his barber and manicurist. George Cruikshank (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
WhalingAn engraving of men in small row boats surrounding a whale a spearing it with harpoons, circa 1820. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)
The Hall Of InfamyDiners watching a punch-up in their midst at the Oyster Saloon in Bridges Street, New Covent Garden, London. Original Artwork: The Hall of Infamy, alias the Oyster Saloon in Bridges Street
Second Bank Of The United StatesEngraving by William Henry Bartlett shows pedestrians on the street outside the imposing facade of the Second Bank of the United States on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, 1820s
Whaling IndustryAn engraving of a school of sperm whales. Men in small row boats surround one whale and spear it with harpoons, circa 1820 (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)
Point Of Honour1st July 1825: A drawing entitled Point of Honour by the English artist George Cruikshank showing a man about to be flogged on the deck of a naval vessel. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Baghdad in 19th CenturyView of Baghdad, Iraq, c. 1829. (Engraving by Kean Collection/Getty Images)
The Panther Scene, From The PioneersIllustration shows an episode in James Fenimore Coopers 1823 novel The Pioneers in which the intrepid scout and hermit Natty Bumppo shoots a mountain lion which threatens Elizabeth Temple
Old Style Printing PressA diagram of Applegath and Cowpers improved 1823 printing press, early 19th Century. Augustus Applegath and Edward Cowper provided presses for the Times of London for many years
VicenzaThe two columns in Piazza dei Signori, in Vicenza, with the clock tower on the left, circa 1829. An engraving by T. Jeavons after a drawing by Samuel Prout. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Lord ByronEnglish romantic poet George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron of Rochdale (1788 - 1824). Original Artwork: Fred Bruckmann Studio (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Race For A WhaleMen in rowboats race out to sea on the hunt for a whale, circa 1820. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)
Exterior View Of MontpilierExterior view of Montpilier, the home of American president James Madison, Orange, Virginia, early 1800s. Cows graze across the street and a horse-drawn carriage rides past
Whaling ShipWhaling boats attack a whale with gun harpoons. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)
Harpooning A WhaleAn engraving of whalers at sea in a small boat attacking a whale with a had harpoon, circa 1820. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)
Dutch Buildings on Broad, Pearl StreetsFront view of Dutch-built buildings on Broad and Pearl Streets in Lower Manhattan, New York City, circa 1820. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)
Emigrants On The St LawrenceIllustration of emigrants on board the St Lawrence circa 1820. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)
South Street From Maiden Lane, 1828Colorized engraving shows a view down South Street from its intersection with Maiden Lane, New York, New York, 1828. Visible are men and women walking, talking, shopping
Side view on National Monument, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomAn angled view on the National monument located on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Built in the period of 1826-1829 and designed by architects Charles Robert Cockerell
Close up on the National Monument, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomA view on the National monument located on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Built in the period of 1826-1829 and designed by architects Charles Robert Cockerell
National Monument, Calton Hill, Edingburgh, Scotland, United KingdomA side view with tree on the National monument located on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. Built in the period of 1826-1829 and designed by architects Charles Robert Cockerell
Georges Mistresscirca 1825: An illustration by English artist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878) entitled The Mistress of the House. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
Baden-Baden KurhausGamblers playing roulette in the Kurhaus, Baden-Baden, circa 1820. (Photo by Kuhn/FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Classical Churchcirca 1820: Exterior of the Church of La Madeleine in Paris, Greco-Roman in style. Composers Gabriel Faure and Camille Saint-Saens were organists here. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Notre Dame1822: The cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. Original Artwork: Engraved by Duran (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
St Roche1829: The vaulted roof of the Church of St Roche in Paris. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Notre Dame De Paris1st August 1829: The cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, standing on the Ile de la Cite in the River Seine. Original Artwork: Engraving by J Havill after J Nash. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Theatre Favart1820: The Theatre Italien in Paris. Original Artwork: Lithograph by Delpech after Arnout. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
View Of Paris1821: An engraving by G Cook, after F Nash, of Paris from Pont Neuf. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Comedie FrancaiseThe Comedie Francaise in Paris, associated with composers Etienne-Nicolas Mehul, Daniel Auber, Donizetti, Hector Berlioz, Adolphe Adam and Ambroise Thomas amongst others
Arc De TriompheThe Arc de Triomphe in Paris, built to celebrate Napoleons victory over the Austrians at Austerlitz in 1805. Building began in 1806 to a design by Chalgrin, and was completed in 1836
La Madeleinecirca 1820: The ornate interior of the Church of Madeleine in Paris with its highly decorated cupolas. Composers Gabriel Faure and Camille Saint-Saens were organists here
La Madeleinecirca 1820: Exterior of the Church of La Madeleine in Paris, Greco-Roman in style. Composers Gabriel Faure and Camille Saint-Saens were organists here. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
French Fopscirca 1825: Two stylish examples of Parisian fashions. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Chemical LectureA scientific demonstration in front of an audience. Original Artwork: Cartoon by Thomas Rowlandson (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Mermaids At BrightonWomen venturing into the water from bathing machines drawn up to the sea at Brighton. They are clad in voluminous bathing dresses
Keeping The PeaceCartoon titled A Slap At The Charleys or A Tom And Jerry Lark published in response to Robert Peels reorganization of the London metropolitan police force
Taking SnuffA group of women taking snuff. Tis very good!(Indeed) Original Artwork: Engraving by Boilly (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Les FumeursA group of men smoking a selection of pipes and cigarettes. Les Fumeurs Original Artwork: Engraving by Boilly (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Timbuctoo1828: City of Timbuctoo. Original Artwork: Drawing - Rene Caillie. Engraving - John Clark (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Declaration Of Lovecirca 1820: A young Victorian man etches the name of his lover, Ellen. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Eglise De St Merri1st July 1829: The Church of St Merri in Rue St. Martin, Paris where composer Camille Saint-Saens was an organist before being appointed to La Madeleine. Original Artwork: Engraving by J
Serving Soupcirca 1820: A mother serving soup to her family from a pot over the fire. Original Artwork: Engraving by Edward Caslon entitled La Soupe. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Edward Gooch/Getty Images)
Navarino20th October 1827: The Battle of Navarino during the Greek War of Independence, where the Turkish and Egyptian forces were defeated by the combined fleets of Great Britain, France and Russia
Below Stairscirca 1820: A party being held in the servants quarters, entitled High Life Below Stairs. Robert Cruikshank was the brother of the famous artist and illustrator, George Cruikshank