Victorian Art Prints

The quote is from the Novel, Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens, originally serialised between 1838 and 1839. It speaks to the universal truth th...

Laughter is 30 times more likely to occur when one is with others, rather than alone. It’s also healthy; laughter alleviates stress response, stimu...

When setting resolutions, think of why the goal is important, what one would like to achieve, who might be involved, and how, when, and where it wo...

Ballet teaches grace, and resilience, reflecting the beauty of human expression. It encourages us to push our limits, igniting passion and creativi...

Raise a glass and watch the bubbles rise like distant stars climbing into view. Champagne has its own astronomy — pockets of light, bursts of energ...

Champagne became tied to Christmas festivities in the 19th century, when French winemakers promoted it as the drink for winter celebrations. By the...

As Dickens’s words filled Victorian parlours with Christmas spirit, champagne filled their glasses. Raise a glass to generosity, joy, and the timel...

Charles Dickens was known to enjoy Champagne, often serving it at his dinner parties. In his novel David Copperfield, Champagne is mentioned as a m...

Conçue par l’artiste français Joseph de La Nézière, cette affiche illustre l’attrait de la ligne du Simplon-Orient-Express vers Athènes. Actif au d...

Beloved worldwide, Swan Lake enchants with its imagery of enchanted swans and tragic love. First performed in Moscow, 1877, it only gained acclaim ...

Champagne and gardening intertwined during the Victorian era, when lavish garden parties often featured Champagne as the drink of choice. These ele...

Champagne has been served at royal courts across Europe for centuries. In 1884, Champagne was selected as the official drink for Queen Victoria’s r...

The "Happy Birthday" song, originally titled "Good Morning to All," was composed by sisters Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill in 1893. It has been tra...

The "Happy Birthday" song, originally titled "Good Morning to All," was composed by sisters Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill in 1893. It has been tra...

Le champagne est depuis longtemps associé à la mer, utilisé notamment pour baptiser les navires avant leur voyage inaugural. Cette tradition, censé...

Champagne has long been linked with the sea, famously used to christen ships before their maiden voyage—a tradition believed to bring good luck and...

Though Champagne hails from France, Scotland’s elite were early enthusiasts. By the 1700s, Champagne was flowing at Edinburgh banquets, often paire...

This aria from Verdi’s La Traviata, features Violetta proclaiming her desire to live for freedom and pleasure — a radical message for a woman in 18...

The first hot air balloon flight was demonstrated flying over the heads of Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and the French court in Versailles in 1783....

An iconic illustration from Gems of Masonry by John Sherer, the all-seeing eye within a radiant triangle symbolises divine watchfulness and enlight...

An illustration reflecting the symbolism and moral teachings of Freemasonry, rich in allegorical detail. It captures the mystery, ritual, and enlig...

The tool of the compass and square are widely recognised as the symbol of Freemasonry. The letter G often placed in the centre represents God and g...

Champagne has been served at royal courts across Europe for centuries. In 1884, Champagne was selected as the official drink for Queen Victoria’s r...

From the times of working masons who wore leather aprons to protect themselves, the apron came to represent service, hard work, as well as the stro...

Symbolic of prayer, to facilitate a mode of communication divinely instituted between the soul and its Creator. "And, surely, no rational man shoul...

Mozart’s fiery aria “Der Hölle Rache” showcases the Queen of the Night’s wrath with piercing coloratura. Premiered in 1791, it was written for Moza...

Though not the first edition, the 1894 Peacock Edition of Pride and Prejudice is arguably the most iconic and collectible illustrated version. Cele...

Deux élégantes dames admirent des tableaux dans un musée, l'une affirmant reconnaître une robe de Charles Frederick Worth. Cette illustration tirée...

Two elegantly dressed ladies admire paintings in a museum, one confidently identifying a gown as a creation by Charles Frederick Worth. This illust...

It is believed that the first ships were built by the Ancient Egyptians as early as the 4th century BC. Since then, maritime innovation has flouris...

Pavarotti’s rendition of Nessun dorma, a technically demanding aria ending on a high B, became iconic. It reached number two on the UK Singles Char...

In ballet, a pas de deux, or "step for two," is a duet symbolising connection and harmony. Often featured in love stories, it highlights emotional ...

Aida, composed by Giuseppe Verdi, premiered in 1871 at the Cairo Opera House. The opera, set in ancient Egypt, is famous for its grand scale, inclu...

Puccini originally had no plan for the aria "Vissi D'Arte", but after protests from the soprano singing Tosca’s role, he composed it to showcase he...

“Che Gelida Manina” is a poignant aria from Puccini's La Bohème, sung by Rodolfo to Mimi. Its title means “What a cold little hand!” and reflects t...

The "Happy Birthday" song, originally titled "Good Morning to All," was composed by sisters Patty Hill and Mildred J. Hill in 1893. It has been tra...