1781 Collection (page 2)

Incendie de l Opera, Palais-Royal, en 1781 (engraving)
5215662 Incendie de l Opera, Palais-Royal, en 1781 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incendie de l Opera, Palais-Royal, en 1781)

The Promenade at Carlisle House, 1781 (coloured engraving)
610686 The Promenade at Carlisle House, 1781 (coloured engraving) by Smith, John Raphael (1752-1812); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Promenade at Carlisle House, Soho Square. 1781)

Spanish battering ships, port and starboard, used between 1781 and 1783 during the Great Siege of Gibraltar. Date: circa 1781

Flight of Hyder Ali, ruler of Mysore in Southern India, after the Battle of Porto Novo (now Parangipettai), between the British East India Company and the Sultanate of Mysore, 1 July 1781

Death of Major Peirson at St Helier, Jersey (British defence against French invasion). 1781

Red, Blue, and White Lotus, of Hindostan, 1781 (hand-coloured engraving)
986311 Red, Blue, and White Lotus, of Hindostan, 1781 (hand-coloured engraving) by Forbes, James (1749-1819); 33.6x27.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Red, Blue, and White Lotus, of Hindostan)

Lady of the court of King Louis XVI, France, 1781. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

America - Battle Of Yorktown
George Washington and Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau Before The Trenches in Yorktown During The American War of Independence 1781

America - Surrender At Yorktown
Surrender of Yorktown By British General Charles Cornwallis During The American War of Independence. Date: 1781

America - House At Yorktown Where Cornwallis Surrendered
Moore House House At Yorktown Where General Charles Cornwallis Surrendered During The American War of Independence Date: 1781

America - Preparing To Burn Fort Motte
Rebecca Motte Holds An Ornate African Archers Bow As She Prepares To Burn Fort Motte During The American War of Independence Date: 1781

America - Burning Of New Lodnon
Benedict Arnold Viewing the Destruction Of New London During he American War of Independence Date: 1781

America - Tarletons Dash At Charlottesville
Sir Banastre Tarleton, Dash At Charlottesville During The American War of Independence. Date: 1781

America - Washingtons Army Mutinies
Mutiny Of George Washingtons Pennsylvania Line During The American War of Independence Date: 1781

Scene from Tristram Shandy, a novel by Laurence Sterne. 1781

Spa Fields Chapel in 1781 (engraving)
3636359 Spa Fields Chapel in 1781 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spa Fields Chapel in 1781)

The British surrendering their Arms to Gen. Washington
497584 The British surrendering their Arms to Gen. Washington...at York Town [Yorktown], 1819 (engraving) by Renault, John Francis (b.1897) (after); 64.5x87.5 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

The Battle of Jersey, 1781 (colour litho)
3102183 The Battle of Jersey, 1781 (colour litho) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Jersey, 1781)

The General Hospital, as it originally appeared, from the engraving in the first edition of Hutton, 1781 (engraving)
3634997 The General Hospital, as it originally appeared, from the engraving in the first edition of Hutton, 1781 (engraving) by English School

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Mangifera indica (Mango). From Icones Plantarum Rariorum, by Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin (1727-1817, Baron von). Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840) and Ferdinand Bauer (1760-1826)

Incendie de l Opera, 8 juin 1781 (engraving)
963325 Incendie de l Opera, 8 juin 1781 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incendie de l Opera, 8 juin 1781)

The Battle of Doggerbank, 5 August 1781, 1834 (oil on canvas)
652142 The Battle of Doggerbank, 5 August 1781, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Luny, Thomas (1759-1837); 59x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Doggerbank, 5 August 1781)

Victorius prenant son vol (Roman de Retif de la Bretonne, 1781) (engraving)
5228219 Victorius prenant son vol (Roman de Retif de la Bretonne, 1781) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Coachman; Cocher de Place, 1781 or later (hand-coloured engraving)
1195459 The Coachman; Cocher de Place, 1781 or later (hand-coloured engraving) by Brand, Johann Christian (1722-95) (after); 48.4x34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brand)

The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated (engraving)
1037753 The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated)

St Katherines Hospital, the Brothers Houses in 1781 (engraving)
3636299 St Katherines Hospital, the Brothers Houses in 1781 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Katherines Hospital, the Brothers Houses in 1781)

A Game of Billiards in 1781 (engraving)
3627764 A Game of Billiards in 1781 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Game of Billiards in 1781)

Portrait of Miss Bentley, Seated Full Length, Wearing a White Dress
652196 Portrait of Miss Bentley, Seated Full Length, Wearing a White Dress, Holding a Rabbit in a Landscape, c.1781 (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby

Battle of Porto Praya, 16th April 1781, 1786 (oil on canvas)
1760684 Battle of Porto Praya, 16th April 1781, 1786 (oil on canvas) by Rossel de Cercy, Auguste Louis, Marquis de (c.1736-c.1824); 97x129.5 cm; Musee de la Marine, Paris

John Baker, Slop Seller, Fenchurch Street, London, 1781 (engraving)
3657226 John Baker, Slop Seller, Fenchurch Street, London, 1781 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Baker, Slop Seller, Fenchurch Street, London)

Facsimile of the inlaid work on the Tomb at Agra, called Taje-Mahal
986310 Facsimile of the inlaid work on the Tomb at Agra, called Taje-Mahal, or Crown of the Seraglio, 1781 (hand-coloured engraving) by Forbes

Pitta brachyura, Indian pitta
Plate 51, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Thamnolaea cinnamomeiventris, mocking cliffchat
Plate 49, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

St Katharines Hospital
Engaving depicting St Katharines Hospital in 1781. Around 1148 Matilda, wife of King stephen, established a hospital in the parish of St

Rewards to Generals and Officers in Quelling the Uigurs... c. 1765-1774; poem dated 1760
Rewards to Generals and Officers in Quelling the Uigurs: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems, c. 1765-1774; poem dated 1760

Khan of Bada Shan Presenting Tribute: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions…, c
Khan of Bada Shan Presenting Tribute: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems, c. 1765-1774; poem dated 1759

Great Victory at Huerman: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions... c. 1765-1774
Great Victory at Huerman: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems, c. 1765-1774; poem dated 1759

Chieftain Wushe Surrendering the City... c
Chieftain Wushe Surrendering the City: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of the Rebellions in the Western Regions, with imperial Poems, c. 1765-1774; poem dated 1758

Battle of Kulongkui: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions…, c
Battle of Kulongkui: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems, c. 1765-1774; poem dated 1766

Lady Bampfylde, 1779. Creator: Thomas Watson (British, 1743 (?)-1781)
Lady Bampfylde, 1779

Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems, c. 1765-1774. This set of etchings was commissioned by Emperor Qianlong to record in pictorial terms

Battle at Yixier Kuernaoer: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions... c1765-1774
Battle at Yixier Kuernaoer: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems, c. 1765-1774; poem dated 1766

Battle at Heshi Kuluke: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems, c. 1765-1774; poem dated 1766

Battle at Aerchuer: from Battle Scenes of the Quelling of Rebellions in the Western Regions, with Imperial Poems, c. 1765-1774; poem dated 1766

The Death of Leonardo da Vinci in the Arms of Francis I, 1781. Creator: Menageot
The Death of Leonardo da Vinci in the Arms of Francis I, 1781. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Hotel de Ville, Amboise

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"1781: A Year of Battles, Dreams, and Innovation" In 1781, amidst the turmoil of the American Revolutionary War, significant events unfolded that shaped history. On Beer Street, lively conversations echoed as pints were raised to celebrate victories and drown sorrows. Meanwhile, on the Battle of Cowpens in 1781Is, brave soldiers fought with unwavering determination for freedom. Artistic expressions also flourished during this time. FUSELI's "Nightmare, " a haunting masterpiece painted in oil on canvas in 1781, captivated viewers' imaginations and explored the depths of their fears. Alonzo Chappel immortalized Hamilton at Yorktown in 1781 through a steel engraving decades later—a testament to an iconic moment frozen in time. The American Revolutionary War brought forth heroes like Marion and his men who fearlessly crossed the Pee Dee River to harass British forces in South Carolina. William Tylee Ranney's painting depicted their daring actions while reminding us of their pivotal role. Across the Atlantic Ocean, Horatio Nelson emerged as a legendary figure among British naval officers during this era. His strategic brilliance left an indelible mark on maritime history. Maps became crucial tools for military campaigns; Louis Alexandre Berthier meticulously drew Williamsburg's surroundings in Virginia—an invaluable aid for General Rochambeau's troops fighting for independence. While battles raged on land and sea, innovation thrived within James Watt's Glasgow workshop where he improved upon Thomas Newcomen’s steam engine design from 1712—ushering humanity into an industrial revolution that would reshape society forever. Not limited to war or art alone, portraits captured individuals' essence across cultures. Tupac Amaru II found himself immortalized through paintbrush strokes—a symbol of resistance against oppression and injustice. Finally came the turning point—the American siege of Yorktown—an event etched deeply into history books as it marked the beginning of the end for British rule in America.