This collection showcases a diverse range of vivid images, capturing fascinating moments, breathtaking landscapes, captivating portraits and intriguing still life. It’s a visual feast that invites viewers to immerse themselves and explore.
Billy the Kid (1879)
The only known photograph of Billy the Kid, taken in 1879, sold in 2011 for $2.3 million. The tintype image reverses left and right, causing a misconception that Kid was left-handed.
Grimm Brothers (1847)
In 1847, the Grimm brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm, were dismissed from their university posts during political upheaval in Germany for advocating for a unified, constitutional German state. Their fairy tales published earlier continued to gain popularity.
Pipe Major John Macdonald (1854-1856)
Pipe Major John Macdonald, carried his bagpipes into the Crimean War’s lethal battles, stirring morale with tunes (Crimean War, 1854-1856).
