1779 Collection (page 9)

CAPTAIN BARCLAY, THE CELEBRATED PEDESTRIAN, DIED MAY 15, 1854. Robert Barclay Allardice, 1779 - 1854, the 6th Laird of Ury, generally known as Captain Barclay

An English jack-tar giving monsieur a drubbing, London : Robert Sayer, en sanguine engraving 1779, The Victory is associated with the French and British naval battle off Ushant in July 1778

A man and a woman dressing in front of the mirror, Louis Bernard Coclers, 1779

Portrait of Joannes Nomsz, Jacob Houbraken, G. Groeneveld, 1779

Nicolas Delaunay (French, 1739 - 1792) after Jean-Honore Fragonard (French, 1732 - 1806). The Good Mother (La bonne mere), ca. 1779. Engraving on medium-weight laid paper

Louis Gabriel Moreau (aka Moreau the elder) (French, ca. 1740 - ca. 1806). La Porte rustique a deux battants, after 1779. Etching on white laid paper. Plate: 122 mm x 176 mm (4.8 in. x 6.93 in.)

Auguste Gaspard Louis Desnoyers (French, 1779 - 1857) after Raphael (Italian, 1483 - 1520). Madonna of the Veil (La Vierge au Linge), 19th century. Engraving. Second state

Augustin de Saint-Aubin (French, 1736 - 1807). Portrait of Louise-Emilie, Baronne de --- (Mme de Mezieres de Crest, Marquise de Saint-Aubin, baronne d Andlau), 1779

KyAcmachi nichAcme kirihishiya uchi manyAc, The courtesan ManyAc of the house of Kirihishi at NichAcme KyAcmachi in Yoshiwara

Study of a Seated Man (recto), Study of a Male Nude (verso); Jean-Simeon Chardin, French, 1699 - 1779; France, Europe; about 1720 - 1725; Charcoal and white chalk; 25.6 x 16.7 cm

John Whetham of Kirklington; Joseph Wright of Derby, English, 1734 - 1797; about 1779 - 1780; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 127 x 101.6 cm (50 x 40 in.)

Writing Table (bureau plat); By Martin Carlin, French, born Germany, about 1730 - 1785, master 1766, At least seven plaques gilded by Jean-Baptiste-Emmanuel Vande, French, 1716 - 1779

Ewer and Basin; Painting attributed to Christian Frederich Herold, German, 1700 - 1779, Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, German, active 1710 - present; about 1740; Hard-paste porcelain

Pair of Candelabra; Robert-Joseph Auguste, French, 1723 - 1805, master by royal order 1757; Paris, France, Europe; 1779 - 1782; Silver; Various, see extensions

Head of a Young Woman; Adelaide Labille-Guiard, French, 1749 - 1803; 1779; Pastel on paper; Unframed: 54.6 x 44.5 cm (21 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.)

Portrait of William Burton Conyngham; Anton Raphael Mengs, German, 1728 - 1779; Rome, Italy, Europe; about 1754 - 1755; Pastel on paper, laid on canvas; Unframed: 68.6 x 48.3 cm (27 x 19 in.)

View of the Ruins of the Temple of Ceres in the Valley of Agrigento; Jean-Pierre-Louis-Laurent Houel, French, 1735 - 1813; Italy, Sicily

Sheet of Studies; Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin, French, 1724 - 1780; late 1760 - 1779; Black, red and white chalk, pen and brown ink and watercolor on off-white paper; 21.9 x 15.4 cm

Still Life with Fish, Vegetables, Gougeres, Pots, and Cruets on a Table; Jean-Simeon Chardin, French, 1699 - 1779; 1769; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 68.6 x 58.4 cm (27 x 23 in.)

View of Dresden; Christian Gottlieb Hammer, German, 1779 - 1864; Germany, Europe; 1810; Watercolor over graphite; 50.5 x 74.6 cm (19 7/8 x 29 3/8 in.)

A Caricature Group A Caricature Group including Members of the Howdalian Society, John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740-1779, British

Self-Portrait with His Father and His Brother The Artist and His Brother Charles, After Woodcock-Shooting, With Their Father THomas Mortimer, John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740-1779, British

Mrs. Lushington Mary Lushington Signed and dated, center right: M [monogram]
Mrs. Lushington Mary Lushington Signed and dated, center right: " M [monogram] 1774", John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740-1779, British

An Unknown Woman Portrait of a Woman, John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740-1779, British

A Young Man with his Indian(?) Servant Holding a Portfolio Inscribed on monument, center left: " [?]", John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740-1779, British

Man attacking a monster, Attributed to John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740-1779, British

Portrait of a Man and a Boy Looking at Prints Gentleman and Boy Looking at Prints, John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740-1779, British

Charles Pinfold Signed and dated in ocher color, left center: T
Charles Pinfold Signed and dated in ocher color, left center: " T. Hudson Pinxit 1756", Thomas Hudson, 1701-1779, British

Sir James Gray, Anton Raphael Mengs, 1728-1779, German

Portrait of a Woman, Probably Elizabeth Aislabie, of Studley Royal, Yorkshire Portrait of a Lady, Probably Elizabeth Aislabie, nee Vernon Signed and dated, lower right: " Hudson pinxit

One Tree Hill, Greenwich, with London in the Distance The Thames from One Tree Hill, Greenwich Signed and dated in yellow-green paint, lower right: " John Feary pinx April 5 1779"

John Corbet, Sir Robert Leighton and John Kynaston with their Horses and Hounds John Corbet, Sir Robert Leighton and John Kynaston, Members of the Shrewsbury Hunt Signed and dated

Cottage by a country lane, Sir Augustus Wall Callcott, 1779-1844, British

The Thistlethwayte Family, Thomas Hudson, 1701-1779, British

Jack Broughton, the Boxer, John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740-1779, British

Robert, Duke of Normandy, in Prison Inscribed, lower left: J
Robert, Duke of Normandy, in Prison Inscribed, lower left: " J. Downman | 1779" Signed and dated, lower left: " J. Downman | 1779", John Downman, 1750-1824, British

George, 3rd Earl Cowper (1738-1789), Anton Raphael Mengs, 1728-1779, German

Portrait of a Young Woman of the Fortesque Family of Devon Portrait of Nancy Fortescue, wearing a dark blue riding habit, with gold frogging and cap, Thomas Hudson, 1701-1779, British

Windsor from Eton, Sir Augustus Wall Callcott, 1779-1844, British

Portrait of a Sportsman with His Son A Sportsman with his Son and Dogs Signed and dated, lower right: " F Wheatley | pxt: 1779", Francis Wheatley, 1747-1801, British

A View of Richmond Bridge, on the Thames, London Signed in brown paint, lower left: " A W Callcott", Sir Augustus Wall Callcott, 1779-1844, British

George Stubbs Portrait of George Stubbs, A. R. A. Inscribed illegibly on verso Signed
George Stubbs Portrait of George Stubbs, A.R.A. Inscribed illegibly on verso Signed and dated, under mat?: " Wm. Craft./Fect 1779 b.c.r.", William H. Craft, active 1774-1805, British

Falstaff and the recruits, from Henry IV, Part II, John Cawse, 1779-1862
Falstaff and the recruits, from " Henry IV, Part II", John Cawse, 1779-1862, British

Omphale, Joseph Wilton, 1722-1803, British

Sculpture of Adonis Apollo Meleager, Joseph Nollekens, 1737-1823, British

Young Women with a Lamb, Thomas Hudson, 1701-1779, British

Alexander van Aken, Attributed to Thomas Hudson, 1701-1779, British

West Gate of Pevensey Castle, Sussex, John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740-1779, British

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In the year 1779, history unfolded with remarkable events and tales that shaped the world we know today. The Bonhomme Richard clashed against the Serapis in a fierce naval battle, showcasing bravery and determination on the high seas. Meanwhile, Saint Anthony of Padua preached to an unlikely audience - fishes. This miraculous moment reminded us of the power of faith and compassion. Tragedy struck when Captain Cook met his untimely demise at the hands of Hawaiian natives. His exploration had brought knowledge and discovery to new frontiers but ended in sorrowful circumstances. In Cliveden, Bucks, Cooke's estate stood as a testament to opulence and grandeur amidst changing times. Chiswick House also captivated hearts with its stunning architecture and gardens under Cooke's care. Further north in Rochester, Medway Bridge connected communities while Drumlanrig Castle stood tall as a symbol of Scottish heritage. Within Bodmin Gaol's prison chapel in Cornwall, an interior scene depicted hope even within confinement. PASQUALLY echoed through England's streets as Londoners gathered in Putney & seeking enlightenment during this transformative era. Porchester in Hampshire offered solace by its tranquil shores while Oxford's High Street bustled with intellectual discourse and progress. In 1779, these moments intertwined to create a tapestry of human triumphs, tragedies, artistry, spirituality, exploration, and societal change that continue to resonate throughout history.