"Daniel Boone." - Public domain portrait engraving
steel engraving showing Daniel Boone seated on rock, holding his gun and cap with a dog at his side. His jacket has a fur collar and is trimmed with fur. Under the title : "From the original painting by Chapp... More
Aberystwith from the Castle (1131255), Wales
Aberystwith from the Castle Public domain image of 17th-18th-century architecture, palace, castle, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Démolition du pavillon de Flore et de la galerie du Musée
Public domain image of a historic building, 16th, 17th, 18th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Les bains de mer à Paris; revue maritime
This series of caricatures mocks the emergence of therapeutic baths in the capital. Sea baths and hydrotherapy were sometimes recommended by doctors, and became a common practice in the second half of the ninet... More
Les patineurs sur la petite rivière du bois de Boulogne
The Bois de Boulogne offered popular ice-skating sites to Parisians.
Modes d'hiver, Illustration, 1861-12-14
In the second half of the nineteenth century, Parisian fashion was characterized by the use of the corset and of framework underskirts or crinolines. These underskirts, hidden under the petticoats and the skirt... More
Modes d'été, Illustration, 1861-08-11
This illustration represents the Paris fashion of 1861 for women's dresses
Pont Louis-Philippe, devant être démoli
The "Pont Louis-Philippe" was built in 1833. Louis-Philippe himself laid its first stone. The bridge was then damaged during the 1848 Revolution. It was repaired, and its name was changed to "Pont de la Réforme... More
Prolongation de la rue Drouot, magasins de nouveautés du Carrefour-Dro...
The rue Drouot was created in the early eighteenth century, but it was extended in the second half of the nineteenth century, following the "Haussmannization" of Paris. The street housed many "magasins de nouve... More
Tir national de Vincennes, 1861
The shooting range of Vincennes was inaugurated in 1860, and was fully functional in 1861. Shooting contests were organized there, with competitors from several European countries
Caricature, Étrangers à Paris, 1861, public domain cartoon image
This series of caricatures about foreigners in Paris depicts British, American and Siamese tourists. The British are represented as stingy and mean. The insistence, in the caricatures, on their love of meat and... More
From My Window (Sandys) - Public domain engraving
Wood engraving; illustration for the poem "From My Window" in Once a Week magazine, volume 5, page 238.
From My Window bw - Public domain engraving
Wood engraving; illustration for the poem "From My Window" in Once a Week magazine, volume 5, page 238.
From My Window - Public domain engraving
Wood engraving; illustration for the poem "From My Window" in Once a Week magazine.
Rosamond (Sandys)
Public domain photograph related to the history of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Rosamond Queen of the Lombards (Sandys)
Wood engraving, illustration for "Rosamond, Queen of the Lombards," in Once a Week, vol. V, November 30, 1861. The picture shows the Lombard queen Rosamund looking at the skull of her father Cunimund. In the b... More
Sailor's Bride (Sandys) - Public domain engraving
Wood engraving illustration for the poem "The Sailor's Bride" in Once a Week magazine, volume 4, page 434.
The Sailor's Bride (Sandys) - Victorian era public domain image
Illustration for the poem "The Sailor's Bride" in Once a Week magazine, volume 4, page 434.
Frederick Sandys - The Three Statues of Aegina
This image illustrated a poem by Walter Thornbury that relates the mythological story of Pluto, or Death, who calls upon the aging sculptor Chiron. The God’s great cloaked arm enshrouds Chiron in preparation f... More
The Organ (Sandys) - Public domain engraving
Wood engraving, illustration for the poem "The Organ" by Ludwig Uhland, in Once a Week magazine, volume 4, page 350. "Death, the subject of this illustration to a German ballad, is lugubriously depicted as ... More
Yet Once More on the Organ Play - Public domain engraving
Wood engraving illustration for the poem "The Organ" by Ludwig Uhland in Once a Week magazine, volume 4, page 350. "Death, the subject of this illustration to a German ballad, is lugubriously depicted as an or... More
The Female Blondin crossing the Thames from Battersea to Cremorne on a...
The Female Blondin crossing the Thames from Battersea to Cremorne on a Tight Rope. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 August 1861, p182. Text article supplement, page 193.
The Angel and the Infant - Lorenz Frolich (transparent)
Illustration for the poem "L'ange et l'enfant" ("The Angel and the Infant") by Jean Reboul. With space for the poem text. Once a Week magazine, volume 5, page 350. Transparent background for Wikisource use.
The Angel and the Infant - Lorenz Frolich
Illustration for the poem "L'ange et l'enfant" ("The Angel and the Infant") by Jean Reboul. With space for the poem text. Once a Week magazine, volume 5, page 350.
Palais de l'Industrie from Paris dans sa Splendeur
Français : Détail de la gravure "Paris en 1860. Vue à vol d'oiseau, prise au-dessus du rond-point des Champs-Elysées" représentant le Palais de l'Industrie. La gravure est issue de "Paris dans sa splendeur".
S Mlac 001 - A black and white drawing of a river
Public domain scan of 19th-19th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
British Legation Attack 1861 19th century Japan. Public domain image.
Attack of the British legation in Edo.
The troops of Tippoo Saib pillaging Madras
The British also returned the favor by demonizing Tipu: "The troops of Tippoo Saib pillaging Madras" (an engraving from 1861)
William Luson Thomas - L’Atelier de Rembrandt, tableau de J. Gilbert
L'Atelier de Rembrandt, tableau de J. Gilbert (from L'Univers Illustré, p. 395), November 14, 1861. Engraving by William Luson Thomas (1830–1900) after a painting by Sir John Gilbert (1817–1897). Wood engravi... More
Кляштар у Бярозе-Картузскай. 1861 г
Беларуская: Кляштар у Бярозе-Картузскай. 1861 г. Public domain image of 16th-17th-century architecture, palace, castle, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Cast-away in Jamaica - Band of the West India Regiment Playing on the ...
"Band of the West India Regiment Playing on the Park", illustration of article "Cast-away in Jamaica" by W.E. Sewell, in Harper's Monthly Magazine, January 1861.
Cast-away in Jamaica - Harbor of Kingston, from Rae's Town
"Harbor of Kingston, from Rae's Town", illustration of article "Cast-away in Jamaica" by W.E. Sewell, in Harper's Monthly Magazine, January 1861.
Cast-away in Jamaica - Harbor Street, Kingston
"Harbor Street, Kingston", illustration of article "Cast-away in Jamaica" by W.E. Sewell, in Harper's Monthly Magazine, January 1861.
Cast-away in Jamaica - House in Kingston, With Cocoa-Nut Trees Growing...
"House in Kingston, With Cocoa-Nut Trees Growing to the Wind", illustration of article "Cast-away in Jamaica" by W.E. Sewell, in Harper's Monthly Magazine, January 1861.
Cast-away in Jamaica - Square of Spanish Town
"Square of Spanish Town", illustration of article "Cast-away in Jamaica" by W.E. Sewell, in Harper's Monthly Magazine, January 1861.
Cast-away in Jamaica - The Government Mail
"House in Kingston, With Cocoa-Nut Trees Growing to the Wind", illustration of article "Cast-away in Jamaica" by W.E. Sewell, in Harper's Monthly Magazine, January 1861.
EB9 Iceland RSP
Header: VOL. XII. ICELAND PLATE IV.Footer: Page 616W. & A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh, and London.This map, with certain amendments, belongs to the "Story of Burnt Njals" by Sir George W. Dasent who has kindly allo... More
Compensation - W Harry Rogers
Illustrated title for the poem "Compensation," which is a Tasmanian colonist's regrets for the flowers of home (daisies, shown in the clouds) but compensated by native irises Diplarrena moraea. Once a Week, Vo... More
A Run for Life - Frederick Walker
Illustration for the story "A Run for Life: A Railroad Adventure." Two boys have taken a locomotive for a short drive on a track that ought to be deserted. But another locomotive comes up behind them, apparent... More
Basalt at Runascariff - H G Hine
Columnar basalt at Runascariff, Rathlin Island, 1860s. From a magazine article, Once a Week, Volume 5, page 503.
Basalt at Doon Point - H G Hine
Basalt at Doon Point, Rathlin Island, 1860s. From a magazine article, Once a Week, Volume 5, page 503.
Baltimore Riot 1861
Massachusetts Militia Passing Through Baltimore (Baltimore Riot of 1861) engraving of F.F. Walker (1861)
Fleurette - Matthew James Lawless
Illustration for Gustave Lemoine's 1842 poem "Fleurette," Once a Week, volume 5, page 700.
Fleurette - Matthew James Lawless (transparent)
Illustration for the poem "Fleurette," Once a Week, volume 5, page 700. Transparent background version.
EB9 Iceland
Header: Vol. XII. ICELAND. Plate IV.Footer: W. & A. K. Johnston, Edinburgh.This map, with certain amendments, belongs to the “Story of Burnt Njal” by Sir George W. Dasent, who has kindly allowed its reproducti... More
Frederick Sandys - Rosamund, Queen of the Lombards
Public domain reproduction of art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tenerife 1861 (OAW)
View of Teneriffe, 1861. Once a Week magazine, Volume 5, page 301.
Of a Man Who Fell Among Thieves - George du Maurier
Illustration for the story Of a Man Who Fell Among Thieves," Once a Week magazine, volume 5, page 463. Depicts an attack by bandits during the California Gold Rush.
Gateway of Amboglanna - H G Hine
Wood engraved illustration by Henry George Hine, probably from sketches by J. Wykeham Archer. Accompanying Archer's article "An Artist's Ramble Along the Line of the Picts' Wall," Once a Week magazine, volume ... More
Twilight - Matthew James Lawless
Illustration for the poem "Twilight," Once a Week, volume 5, page 532.
Sea-Bathing in France - George du Maurier
Beach crowds at St. Malo. Illustration for the article "Sea-bathing in France" by Harry Jones, Once a Week, volume 5, page 547.
Nine Nicks of Thirlwall - Henry George Hine
Wood engraved illustration by Henry George Hine, probably from sketches by J. Wykeham Archer. Accompanying Archer's article "An Artist's Ramble Along the Line of the Picts' Wall," Once a Week magazine, volume ... More
English Gold Mine - George du Maurier
Illustration for the story "Recollections of an English Gold Mine," Once a Week, Volume 5, page 361. The very young analytical chemist (in the straw hat, at center) hired to determine whether there is actually... More
King Dyring - Matthew James Lawless
Illustration for the poem "King Dyring," Once a Week, volume 5, page 575.
King Dyring - Matthew James Lawless (transparent)
Illustration for the poem "King Dyring," Once a Week, volume 5, page 575. Transparent background version.
The Robber Saint
Wood engraving; illustration for the poem "The Robber Saint" in Once a Week magazine, volume 5, page 378.
Roman Wall at Caervoran - H G Hine
Wood engraved illustration by Henry George Hine, probably from sketches by J. Wykeham Archer. Accompanying Archer's article "An Artist's Ramble Along the Line of the Picts' Wall," Once a Week magazine, volume ... More
Swing Song - John Everett Millais
Illustration for the anonymous poem "Swing Song," Once a Week magazine, volume 5, page 434.
Twilight - Matthew James Lawless (transparent)
Illustration for the poem "Twilight," Once a Week, volume 5, page 532. Transparent background version.
The Mill-Fiend
Illustration for the poem "The Mill-Fiend" in Once a Week magazine. Innocence stays on the top of the hill, while the unwise go down to to hollow where the sinister mill churns.
Roman Wall Section at Walltown - H G Hine (transparent)
Wood engraved illustration by H. G. Hine, probably from a sketch by J. Wykeham Archer; for Archer's article "An Artist's Ramble Along the Line of the Picts' Wall." Once a Week, Volume 5, page 222. Transparent ... More
Wall at Cawfield Crags - H G Hine
Wood engraved illustration by Henry George Hine, probably from sketches by J. Wykeham Archer. Accompanying Archer's article "An Artist's Ramble Along the Line of the Picts' Wall," Once a Week magazine, volume ... More
The Deserted Diggings - Frederick Walker
Illustration for the story "The Deserted Diggings" by R. K. Hervey. Setting: the Australian gold fields. A man with a guilty conscience sees someone he has good reason to think is dead sit down on the log oppo... More
The Wall near Haltwhistle - H G Hine
Wood engraved illustration by Henry George Hine, probably from sketches by J. Wykeham Archer. Accompanying Archer's article "An Artist's Ramble Along the Line of the Picts' Wall," Once a Week magazine, volume ... More
Roman Wall Section at Walltown - H G Hine
Wood engraved illustration by H. G. Hine, probably from a sketch by J. Wykeham Archer; for Archer's article "An Artist's Ramble Along the Line of the Picts' Wall." Once a Week, Volume 5, page 222.
The Silver Cord (12)
Illustration for The Silver Cord as serialized in Once a Week magazine, volume 5, page 141.
Mile Castle at Cawfield Crags - H G Hine (transparent)
Wood engraved illustration by H. G. Hine, probably from a sketch by J. Wykeham Archer; for Archer's article "An Artist's Ramble Along the Line of the Picts' Wall." Once a Week, Volume 5, page 223. Transparent ... More
Flying-Foxes in Sri Lanka - Thomas Sulman
From an 1861 magazine article: Flying-foxes roosting in trees, at a location described as "In the jungles of Ceylon, some five-and-twenty miles from Colombo." Once a Week, volume 5, page 643.
Swift and the Mohawks
Illustration for the poem "Swift and the Mohawks" in Once a Week magazine, volume 4, page 323
The Revenue Officer's Story
Wood engraving illustration for the story "The Revenue Officer's Story" in Once a Week magazine, volume 4, page 713.
Iphis and Anaxarete (Millais)
Illustration from "Once a Week" magazine, 19 January 1861, volume 4, page 98. Depicts the legend of Iphis and Anaxarete: Iphis loved Anaxarete, she didn't love him, he killed himself on her doorstep the night ... More
Effie Gordon (1)
Illustration for the poem "Effie Gordon" in Once a Week magazine, volume 4, page 406.
Iphis and Anaxarete - NGV
Illustration from "Once a Week" magazine, 19 January 1861, volume 4, page 98. Depicts the legend of Iphis and Anaxarete: Iphis loved Anaxarete, she didn't love him, he killed himself on her doorstep the night ... More
On Her Deathbed
Illustration for the poem "On Her Deathbed: A Lullaby"
Kadettenhaus Neubau 1861
Deutsch: Das Kadettenhaus in Berlin (Neubau) in der Neuen Friedrichsstraße 13.
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe Calder
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, Caithness, Scotland, illustration from James Traill Calder, Sketch of the Civil and Traditional History of Caithness from the Tenth Century (1861).
Die Kaiserin Elisabeth von Österreich, auf Madeira (1861)
Die junge Kaiserin Elisabeth mit Strohhut, im Hintergrund Ansicht einer Kirche. Beschriftet "Die Kaiserin von Oesterreich auf Madeira"; aus der Zeitschrift "Die illustrierte Welt"
Palacio do visconde da Trindade, e a praça de Carlos Alberto - Archivo...
The Palace of the Viscount of Trindade, in Porto, Portugal, in an engraving published in 1861 Português: O Palácio do Visconde da Trindade, no Porto, Portugal, em gravura publicada em 1861
Nicomedes de Mendívil (c. 1861) Detalles escultóricos de la fachada de...
Español: Aguafuerte con detalles escultóricos de la fachada principal del Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso de la Universidad de Alcalá (Comunidad de Madrid - España). Dibujo de Nicomedes de Mendívil, grabado por... More
Pocahontas Saving Life - Public domain engraving
Pocahontas Saving the Life of Capt. John Smith, engraving 1861 by Alonzo Chappel. Published in 1866 in J.A. Spencer's History of The United States. Information from The Pilgrims and Pocahontas: Rival Myths of ... More
1861 Comet over Portsmouth Harbour
Comet of 1861 as seen from Portsmouth Harbour. From a magazine article, Once a Week, volume 5, page 139.
Anglais a Mabille - OAW - Public domain portrait engraving
French caricature of an Englishman (l'Anglais au Jardin Mabille) from the 1850s. Re-engraved for an English magazine article, Once a Week, volume 5, page 518.
Anglais a Mabille - OAW (transparent)
French caricature of an Englishman (l'Anglais au Jardin Mabille) from the 1850s. Re-engraved for an English magazine article, Once a Week, volume 5, page 518. Transparent background version.
Caricature Figurine of English - OAW (transparent)
Figurine purchased in Paris circa 1861, depicting three caricatured English people. Reproduced in an English magazine article, Once a Week, volume 5, page 519. Transparent background version.
Caricature Figurine of English - OAW
Figurine purchased in Paris circa 1861, depicting three caricatured English people. Reproduced in an English magazine article, Once a Week, volume 5, page 519.
Chevaliere d'Eon - OAW - Public domain portrait engraving
Portrait of the Chevalière d'Eon, from an 1861 magazine article (Once a Week, volume 5, page 587). Copy of 1787 original by Richard Cosway.
Chevalière d'Eon - OAW (transparent)
Portrait of the Chevalière d'Eon, from an 1861 magazine article (Once a Week, volume 5, page 587). Copy of a 1787 original by Richard Cosway. Transparent background version.
Colney Hatch Cemetery, Mortuary
From an 1861 magazine article, mortuary of Colney Hatch cemetery. Once a Week, volume 5, page 615.
Colney Hatch Station 1861 - Public domain book illustration
From a magazine article, 1861 view of the Colney Hatch cemetery railway station with the spire of the Anglican chapel at Colney Hatch Cemetery visible at back left. Once a Week, volume 5, page 615.
Embankments at High Spring Tide between Erith and Woolwich
The Thames embankments at a high spring tide, with workers shoring them up. In Kent between Erith and Woolwich, 1852. Once a Week, volume 5, page 669.
Embankments at High Spring Tide between Erith and Woolwich (transparen...
The Thames embankments at a high spring tide, with workers shoring them up. In Kent between Erith and Woolwich, 1852. Once a Week, volume 5, page 669. Transparent background version.
Entierro de los Moncadas
Català: Aquest gravat de Vicente Urrabieta fou publicat a l'obra de Víctor Balaguer Historia de Cataluña y de la corona de Aragon, i representa l'enterrament dels Montcada després de la Batalla de Portopí: Gui... More
Evander (black-and-white)
Arthur J. Munby's poem "Evander" decorated by Lorenz Frølich. Once a Week magazine, volume 5, page 713.
Evander border (transparent) - Public domain book illustration
Border for Arthur J. Munby's poem "Evander," with the text removed and the background made transparent. Once a Week magazine, volume 5, page 713.
Evander (scanned page)
Scan of Once a Week magazine, volume 5, page 713: Arthur J. Munby's poem "Evander" decorated by Lorenz Frølich.
Father of the Regiment (Morten)
Illustration for the poem "The Father of the Regiment" in Once a Week magazine, volume 5, page 71.
Maiden Lane Station 1861 - Public domain book illustration
Maiden Lane station (GNR) in 1861. From a magazine article Once a Week, volume 5, page 614.
March - T R Macquoid - Public domain book illustration
From a series of magazine articles about rural life through the months, this one on March. Once a Week, volume 4, page 315.
Dalziel Brothers - Our secret drawer - Wells
Illustration for the poem "Our Secret Drawer," Once a Week, volume 5, page 98. Credited to the unidentified artist "Miss Wells."