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"1780: A Year of Turmoil and Triumphs" In the year 1780, amidst a backdrop of political upheaval and military confrontations

Background image1780 Collection: Israel, North Coast, Akko-Acre, ancient city, Hammam Al-Pasha Turkish Bath, built in 1780

Israel, North Coast, Akko-Acre, ancient city, Hammam Al-Pasha Turkish Bath, built in 1780

Background image1780 Collection: Isthmus of Panama

Isthmus of Panama

Background image1780 Collection: The Madrid Fair in la Cebada Square, 1770-1780

The Madrid Fair in la Cebada Square, 1770-1780
Manuel de la Cruz y Cano (1737-1793). Spanish painter. The Madrid Fair in la Cebada Square, 1770-1780. History Museum. Madrid. Spain. (On loan, Prado Museum, Madrid)

Background image1780 Collection: A Stroll beside the Large Pond of El Retiro, 1780

A Stroll beside the Large Pond of El Retiro, 1780
Jose del Castillo (1737-1793). Spanish painter. A Stroll beside the Large Pond of El Retiro, 1780. History Museum. Madrid. Spain. (On loan, Prado Museum, Madrid)

Background image1780 Collection: Four types of old Infantry Uniforms, 1750-1835

Four types of old Infantry Uniforms, 1750-1835
Four types of old Infantry Uniforms, Private (1750), Officer (1780), Sergeant (1807), Private (1835) Date: 1750-1835

Background image1780 Collection: George Washington by Charles Willson Peale

George Washington by Charles Willson Peale
Portrait of George Washington by Charles Willson Peale, commissioned by the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. After painting the original version

Background image1780 Collection: The Gordon Riots, street scene

The Gordon Riots, street scene Date: 1780

Background image1780 Collection: Edmund Law, Bishop of Carlisle

Edmund Law, Bishop of Carlisle
A portrait painting of Edmund Law, a priest in the Church of England, who ultimately became bishop of Carlisle from 1768, to his death in 1787

Background image1780 Collection: Mrs. Wilbraham

Mrs. Wilbraham, painting by D. Gardner, engraved by Thomas Watson, 1780 Date: 1780

Background image1780 Collection: Mrs. Crewe

Mrs. Crewe, painting by D. Gardner, engraved by Thomas Watson, 1780 Date: 1780

Background image1780 Collection: Army Encampment at the British Museum, Gordon Riots

Army Encampment at the British Museum, Gordon Riots
Army Encampment at the British Museum, London, at the time of the Gordon Riots. Date: 1780

Background image1780 Collection: English Post Chaise of 1780 by Edward Penfield

English Post Chaise of 1780 by Edward Penfield Date: 1780

Background image1780 Collection: A rural Islington in North London. Date: 1780

A rural Islington in North London. Date: 1780

Background image1780 Collection: SCHILLER RECITING

SCHILLER RECITING
SCHILLER AND HIS FRIENDS (1750 - 1805), The poet recites Die Rauber to a group of admiring friends, 1780

Background image1780 Collection: TENERIFE CAVES

TENERIFE CAVES
TENERIFE : the sepulchral caves of the Guanches, where the dead are laid out or propped up. Date: circa 1780

Background image1780 Collection: DAWBENEY TOMB

DAWBENEY TOMB
The tomb of Sir Giles Dawbeney and Lady Elizabeth Dawbeney : he was Lord Lieutenant of Calais. They died in the early 16th century Date: circa 1780

Background image1780 Collection: The 'No-Popery' rioters attacking members of Parliament in Palace Yard, Westminster

The "No-Popery" rioters attacking members of Parliament in Palace Yard, Westminster
3083267 The "No-Popery" rioters attacking members of Parliament in Palace Yard, Westminster, London England during The Gordon Riots of 1780

Background image1780 Collection: Cruelty to Animals (engraving)

Cruelty to Animals (engraving)
2788272 Cruelty to Animals (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cruelty to Animals)

Background image1780 Collection: The State Tinkers, James Gillray 1780. Lord North, British Prime Minister, kneels

The State Tinkers, James Gillray 1780. Lord North, British Prime Minister, kneels
528671 The State Tinkers, James Gillray 1780. Lord North, British Prime Minister, kneels, Lord Sandwich and assistant patch up the kettle of state. George III looks on, hands raised

Background image1780 Collection: Mrs Francis Abington or Fanny Abington in the character of Estifania in John Fletchers Rule a Wife

Mrs Francis Abington or Fanny Abington in the character of Estifania in John Fletchers Rule a Wife and Have a Wife
6337982 Mrs Francis Abington or Fanny Abington in the character of Estifania in John Fletchers Rule a Wife and Have a Wife by Roberts

Background image1780 Collection: Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Calista in Nicholas Rowes The Fair Penitent

Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Calista in Nicholas Rowes The Fair Penitent
6337979 Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Calista in Nicholas Rowes The Fair Penitent by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

Background image1780 Collection: Mr Spranger Barry and Mrs Ann Barry in the characters of Jaffier

Mr Spranger Barry and Mrs Ann Barry in the characters of Jaffier and Belvidera in Thomas Otways Venice Preserved
6337962 Mr Spranger Barry and Mrs Ann Barry in the characters of Jaffier and Belvidera in Thomas Otways Venice Preserved by Roberts

Background image1780 Collection: Mrs Ann Barry in the character of Athenias in Nathaniel Lees Theodosius

Mrs Ann Barry in the character of Athenias in Nathaniel Lees Theodosius
6338000 Mrs Ann Barry in the character of Athenias in Nathaniel Lees Theodosius by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

Background image1780 Collection: Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Lady Townly in Colley Cibbers The Provoked Husband

Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Lady Townly in Colley Cibbers The Provoked Husband
6337997 Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Lady Townly in Colley Cibbers The Provoked Husband by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Background image1780 Collection: Mr John Moody in the character of Teague in Robert Howards The Committee

Mr John Moody in the character of Teague in Robert Howards The Committee
6337968 Mr John Moody in the character of Teague in Robert Howards The Committee by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

Background image1780 Collection: Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Virginia in Henry Crisps Virginia

Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Virginia in Henry Crisps Virginia
6338011 Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Virginia in Henry Crisps Virginia by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Background image1780 Collection: Mr Richard Wroughton in the character of Barnwell in George Lillos tragedy The History of George

Mr Richard Wroughton in the character of Barnwell in George Lillos tragedy The History of George Barnwell or The London
6337991 Mr Richard Wroughton in the character of Barnwell in George Lillos tragedy The History of George Barnwell or The London Merchant by Roberts

Background image1780 Collection: Mrs Frances Abington or Fanny Abington in the character of Miss Prue in William Congreves Love for

Mrs Frances Abington or Fanny Abington in the character of Miss Prue in William Congreves Love for Love
6338007 Mrs Frances Abington or Fanny Abington in the character of Miss Prue in William Congreves Love for Love by Thornthwaite, J

Background image1780 Collection: Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Lady Jane Grey in John Banks Lady Jane Grey

Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Lady Jane Grey in John Banks Lady Jane Grey
6338003 Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Lady Jane Grey in John Banks Lady Jane Grey by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Background image1780 Collection: Mr Spranger Barry and Mrs Ann Barry in the characters of Bajaze

Mr Spranger Barry and Mrs Ann Barry in the characters of Bajaze and Selima in Nicholas Rowes Tamerlane
6337972 Mr Spranger Barry and Mrs Ann Barry in the characters of Bajaze and Selima in Nicholas Rowes Tamerlane by Roberts

Background image1780 Collection: Mr David Garrick and Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the characters of Lusignan

Mr David Garrick and Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the characters of Lusignan and Zara in Aaron Hills Zara, Drury Lane Theatre
6338013 Mr David Garrick and Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the characters of Lusignan and Zara in Aaron Hills Zara, Drury Lane Theatre, 1758 by Roberts

Background image1780 Collection: Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Isabella in David Garricks Isabella or The Fatal Marriage

Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Isabella in David Garricks Isabella or The Fatal Marriage
6337994 Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Isabella in David Garricks Isabella or The Fatal Marriage by Thornthwaite, J

Background image1780 Collection: Mr David Garrick in the character of Tancred in poet James Thomsons Tancred and Sigismunda

Mr David Garrick in the character of Tancred in poet James Thomsons Tancred and Sigismunda
6337988 Mr David Garrick in the character of Tancred in poet James Thomsons Tancred and Sigismunda by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Background image1780 Collection: Mrs Frances Abington or Fanny Abington in the character of Clarinda in Dr

Mrs Frances Abington or Fanny Abington in the character of Clarinda in Dr
6337985 Mrs Frances Abington or Fanny Abington in the character of Clarinda in Dr by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

Background image1780 Collection: William Smith as Archer in George Farquhars The Beauxs Strategem

William Smith as Archer in George Farquhars The Beauxs Strategem
6337966 William Smith as Archer in George Farquhars The Beauxs Strategem by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info.: William Smith as Archer in George Farquhars The Beauxs Strategem)

Background image1780 Collection: Miss Elizabeth Younge later Elizabeth Pope in the character of Zara in William Congreves The

Miss Elizabeth Younge later Elizabeth Pope in the character of Zara in William Congreves The Mourning Bride
6337977 Miss Elizabeth Younge later Elizabeth Pope in the character of Zara in William Congreves The Mourning Bride by Thornthwaite, J

Background image1780 Collection: Valentine, c. 1937. Creator: Vincent P. Rosel

Valentine, c. 1937. Creator: Vincent P. Rosel
Valentine, c. 1937

Background image1780 Collection: Krishna leaning against a tree, awaiting Radha, c. 1780

Krishna leaning against a tree, awaiting Radha, c. 1780
1196867 Krishna leaning against a tree, awaiting Radha, c.1780 () by Indian School, (18th century); 15x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background image1780 Collection: Portrait of a Notable, c. 1780-1790 (w / c on paper)

Portrait of a Notable, c. 1780-1790 (w / c on paper)
1196858 Portrait of a Notable, c.1780-1790 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 96.5x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background image1780 Collection: Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman

Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman
986469 Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman Pierre Seguier, May 1672, c.1770-1780 (engraving) by Le Brun

Background image1780 Collection: A British Fleet in Table Bay, c. 1780 (watercolour)

A British Fleet in Table Bay, c. 1780 (watercolour)
828338 A British Fleet in Table Bay, c.1780 (watercolour) by English School, (18th century); 24.7x40.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A British Fleet in Table Bay. English School (circa 1780)

Background image1780 Collection: Mien-ning, 241e empereur de Chine, ne en 1780, proclame le 25 aout 1820

Mien-ning, 241e empereur de Chine, ne en 1780, proclame le 25 aout 1820, mort le 25 fevrier 1850 (engraving)
3644635 Mien-ning, 241e empereur de Chine, ne en 1780, proclame le 25 aout 1820, mort le 25 fevrier 1850 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mien-ning)

Background image1780 Collection: Encampment in the gardens of Montagu House, 1780 (engraving)

Encampment in the gardens of Montagu House, 1780 (engraving)
3636809 Encampment in the gardens of Montagu House, 1780 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encampment in the gardens of Montagu House, 1780)

Background image1780 Collection: The Privateersmen (colour litho)

The Privateersmen (colour litho)
3643072 The Privateersmen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Privateersmen. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background image1780 Collection: Northumberland House, 1780 (litho)

Northumberland House, 1780 (litho)
5999361 Northumberland House, 1780 (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Northumberland House, 1780)

Background image1780 Collection: Trade signs: Metal, Glass and Oil Trades (litho)

Trade signs: Metal, Glass and Oil Trades (litho)
6026897 Trade signs: Metal, Glass and Oil Trades (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metal, Glass and Oil Trades)

Background image1780 Collection: The origin of Sunday Schools, Hare Lane, Gloucester, 1780 (engraving)

The origin of Sunday Schools, Hare Lane, Gloucester, 1780 (engraving)
2792967 The origin of Sunday Schools, Hare Lane, Gloucester, 1780 (engraving) by Dowling, Robert (1827-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: The origin of Sunday Schools, Hare Lane, Gloucester, 1780)

Background image1780 Collection: Kingsland Landmarks

Kingsland Landmarks
Views of Kingsland, London - Kingsland Chapel 1780, Lock Hospital 1780, Shacklewell House 1700. Date: 1875



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"1780: A Year of Turmoil and Triumphs" In the year 1780, amidst a backdrop of political upheaval and military confrontations, significant events unfolded that shaped history. The satirical works of Gillray provided biting commentary on the Anglo-French relations, while the delicate beauty of the Cornflower or bluet (Centaurea cyanus) bloomed in fields across Europe. Meanwhile, Karl Von Clausewitz laid the groundwork for modern warfare with his influential writings. EVRV2A-00048 became an iconic symbol representing technological advancements during this era. On battlefields afar, the British Square formation faced its greatest test at Pollilur as Marion and his men embarked on daring river crossings to harass their British adversaries in South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. William Tylee Ranney's steel engraving immortalized this pivotal moment in history. TIPU SULTAN (1749?-1799), a formidable ruler known for his resistance against colonial powers, left an indelible mark on India's struggle for independence. James Gillray's depiction showcased how even "The state tinkers" could not contain Tipu Sultan's spirit. Amidst these tumultuous times, Grande Chartreuse stood as a testament to spiritual devotion and contemplation. In Salisbury, Wiltshire, Sir William Blackstone penned legal principles that would shape jurisprudence for centuries to come. Finally, Elizabeth Fry (Bibby s) emerged as a compassionate force advocating prison reform and championing humanitarian causes during this transformative period. Thus, 1780 encapsulated a year filled with both chaos and progress—a tapestry woven with artistic satire by Gillray alongside brave acts of defiance by historical figures who dared to challenge oppressive forces.