1782 Collection (page 5)

Gari Indian Gari partially roofed vehicle pulled
Gari, Indian Gari, a partially roofed vehicle pulled by two oxen and used for an exit, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 7, to p. 32 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Grandfathers Virapatren fourth son Shiva born
Grandfathers, Virapatren, the fourth son of Shiva, who was born with a thousand heads and two thousand arms, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 58, after p. 184 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Nabob going promenade palanquin rich Indian ruler
Nabob going to the promenade in a palanquin, A rich Indian ruler (Nabob) is carried in a litter and escorted by servants on a trip, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 8, before p. 33 (v)

Indian widow Clothing Indian widow standing spring
Indian widow, Clothing of an Indian widow standing near a spring of water, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 6, after p. 31 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Indian Vichenou sect Clothing Indian belonging
Indian of the Vichenou sect, Clothing of an Indian belonging to the Vishnu sect, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 4, to p. 28 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Twisted Quichena Calengam Snake Krishna wrapped
Twisted Quichena of the Calengam Snake, Krishna is wrapped by the serpent Calengam (Kaliya), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 46, before p. 169 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

3rd incarnation Vichenou wild boar Third incarnation
3rd incarnation of Vichenou in wild boar, Third incarnation of Vishnus as wild boar, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 38, before p. 161 (Vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Manmadin god love Representation god love Manmadin
Manmadin god of love, Representation of the god of love Manmadin with bow and arrow, riding on a budgerigar, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 34, after p. 156 (Bd. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Picote flip Two Indians working scoop irrigating
Picote or flip, Two Indians working on a scoop for irrigating the fields, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 23, before p. 107 (Vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Quichena dancing Calengam snake Krishna dances
Quichena dancing on the Calengam snake, Krishna dances on the serpent Calengam (Kaliya), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 47, before p. 169 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Indian Monnoys 2 Illustrations various Indian coins
Indian Monnoys_2, Illustrations of various Indian coins, Fig. 1-18: Indian Fanon (Fanam) from various provinces, Fig. 19-23: Indian Doudou from various provinces, Fig

Indian Monnees 1 Illustrations various Indian coins
Indian Monnees_1, Illustrations of various Indian coins, Figs. 1-8: Indian rupees from various provinces, Figs. 9-14: Indian pagodas with figures of gods, Fig.1: Roupie marchande de Pondichery, Fig

Choulias carding cotton spinner works cotton tufts
Choulias carding cotton, A spinner works on cotton tufts, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 26, after p. 108 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Charpentier Indian carpenter / carpenter work
Charpentier, An Indian carpenter / carpenter at work, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 18, after p. 104 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Soupramanier second son Shiva rides peacock Signed
Soupramanier, Soupramanier, the second son of Shiva, rides a peacock, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 56, before p. 183 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

IX incarnation Vichenou under name Quichena Ninth incarnation
IX incarnation of Vichenou under the name of Quichena, Ninth incarnation of Vishnu under the avatar Krishna with a flute whose tones attract the animals, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl

Sani deity Shani god Saturday punishing bad behavior
Sani, The deity Shani, the god of Saturday, punishing bad behavior, riding a raven, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl 60, before p. 187 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Moudevi goddess discord misery Moudevi Indian goddess
Moudevi goddess of discord and misery, Moudevi, the Indian goddess of discord and misery, riding on a donkey and with a flag in her hand, depicting a raven, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl

Temple Pagoda Gentiles Coromandel Coast Rectangular temple complex
Temple or Pagoda of the Gentiles of the Coromandel Coast, Rectangular temple complex on the coast of Coromandel with pagodas and small temples inside the complex, signed: P

Vichenou lying snake AchysA chen Vishnu sleeps
Vichenou lying on the snake Achysechen, Vishnu sleeps on the thousand-headed serpent Achysechen, signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 49, after p. 171 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

IV incarnation Vichenou half man half lion Fourth incarnation Vishnus
IV. incarnation of Vichenou, half man and half lion, Fourth incarnation Vishnus, half man, half lion, who outruns the guts of a man, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 39, after p. 162 (Bd)

DarmadevA God Virtue deity virtue DarmadA vA
Darmadeve - God of Virtue, The deity of virtue Darmadeve, depicted as an ox, which also serves as a mount for Shiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 59 to p. 184 (vol)

Forgerons Two Indian blacksmiths work signed
Forgerons, Two Indian blacksmiths at work, signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 20, after p. 104 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Pollinator Ganesha first son Shiva elephant head
Pollinator, Ganesha, the first son of Shiva, with an elephant head, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 55, after p. 182 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

We incarnation de Wichenou en chal Tenth incarnation
We are the incarnation de Wichenou en chal, Tenth incarnation of Vishnu as a horse with sword and shield, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 48, before p. 171 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Ve incarnation Vichenou dwarf Fifth incarnation
Ve. incarnation of Vichenou in dwarf, Fifth incarnation of Vishnu as a dwarf, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 40, after p. 162 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Hunting gods countryside Indians hunt animals
Hunting gods in the countryside, Indians hunt animals in the country and thus predict the future of the harvest and other conditions, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 63, after p. 240 (vol)

Ravanen King Ceylon Island ten-headed Ravan king
Ravanen King of Ceylon Island, The ten-headed Ravan, king of Ceylan Island stands for power and market, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 42, before p. 165 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Parachati Avatar Shiva Parashiva Signed P. Sonnerat pinx
Parachati, Parachati, the Avatar of Shiva, also called Parashiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 52, before p. 175 (v. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

VII incarnation Vichenou under name Balapatren
VII incarnation of Vichenou under the name of Balapatren, Seventh incarnation of Vishnu under the avatar Balapatren, signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 43, after p. 164 (vol)

Brouma god creator Representation god Brahma
Brouma god creator, Representation of the god Brahma, four-headed on a lotus throne - God of creation, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 33, before p. 155 (Bd. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Indians watering field baskets Two Indians irrigate
Indians watering a field with baskets, Two Indians irrigate a field with a basket filled with a moat, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 24, before p. 107 (v. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Sawyer Indian sawmill work signed P. Sonnerat pinx
Sawyer, An Indian sawmill at work, signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 19, after p. 104 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

goldsmiths Two Indian goldsmiths work signed
goldsmiths, Two Indian goldsmiths at work, signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 21, after p. 104 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

two spouses palanquin doing great walk customary
The two spouses in a palanquin doing a great walk, It is customary for a newlywed couple to be carried in a litter and accompanied by the people. Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl

Temple pagoda Gentiles coast Malabar Architecture
Temple or pagoda of the Gentiles of the coast of Malabar, Architecture of a Temple on the Malabar Coast, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 62, before p. 217 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Vime incarnation Vichenou under name Rama Sixth incarnation
Vime. incarnation of Vichenou under the name of Rama, Sixth incarnation of Vishnu under the avatar Rama with Anoumar at his side, signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 41, after p. 164 (vol)

II incarnation Vichenou turtle second incarnation Vishnus
II incarnation of Vichenou in turtle, The second incarnation Vishnus as a turtle, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 36, before p. 159 (Vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Lingam phallus-shaped Lingam Linga holiest form
Lingam, The phallus-shaped Lingam (or Linga), the holiest form that symbolizes the creative power of Shiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 54, before p. 179 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Tisseran Indian weaver work Signed P. Sonnerat pinx
Tisseran, An Indian weaver at work, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 22, before p. 105 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Vichenou doing abA aston Vishnu makes gesture AbA aston
Vichenou doing abeaston, Vishnu makes the gesture Abeaston, a sacred gesture with his hands, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 50, after p. 172 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Parachiven Parashiva chain skulls hung Signed
Parachiven, The Parashiva, to which a chain with skulls is hung, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 51, before p. 175 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

VIII incarnation Vichenou under name Parassourama
VIII incarnation of Vichenou under the name of Parassourama, Eighth incarnation of Vishnu under the avatar Parassourama with his ax in his hand, signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 44, after p

1st incarnation Vichenou fish first incarnation
1st incarnation of Vichenou in fish, The first incarnation of Vishnu as a fish, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 35, after p. 158 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Trimurti Trinidad Indians Representation connection
Trimurti or Trinidad of the Indians, Representation of the Trimurti, the connection between the three gods Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 31, before p. 151 (vol)

Oil mill Two oxen turning mill extract oil corresponding plants. Signed
Oil mill, Two oxen turning on a mill to extract oil from corresponding plants. Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 25, after p. 108 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Indian going get burned husbands body Indian wife
Indian going to get burned with her husbands body, An Indian wife is burned alive along with her husbands corpse, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 15, before p. 95 (vol)

Bream sect Chiven Clothing hairstyle Brahman
Bream of the sect of Chiven, Clothing and hairstyle of a Brahman of the Shiva sect sitting on a stone, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 11, after p. 50 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

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"1782: A Year of Art, Music, and Historical Moments" Step back in time to the year 1782, a pivotal period filled with remarkable events and cultural milestones. In Cromford, Derbyshire, England, the Wright Cotton Mill stands proudly as a symbol of industrial progress. Its towering presence illuminates the night sky in Arkwrights Cotton Mills by Night. Meanwhile, on distant seas, a fierce Naval Battle rages on. The clash of ships echoes through history as brave sailors fight for supremacy. Ingres immortalizes this epic encounter in his masterpiece Paganini. Across Europe's grand stages, music takes center stage. At Kings Theatre in London, virtuoso violinist Paganini enchants audiences with his mesmerizing melodies. And not far away from there lies another musical tale - Mozart and Constanze embark on their honeymoon journey amidst harmonious bliss. In the realm of artistry and entertainment, Carington Bowles captures the whimsical spirit of the era with The Comical Hotch-Potch or the Alphabet Turn'd Posture-Master print—a delightful glimpse into comedic performances that brought joy to many. Yet amidst these cultural marvels emerge significant historical moments too. Banastre Tarleton leaves an indelible mark as he leads troops during turbulent times while Charleston SC witnesses British evacuation—an event that shapes America's destiny forever. Royalty also graces our narrative; Her Royal Highness Princess Royal and her four sisters radiate elegance and grace wherever they go—symbols of regal splendor etched into history books for generations to come. Lastly but certainly not least is the Siege of Gibraltar—the ultimate test of resilience where courage knows no bounds. As cannons roar and walls tremble under relentless attacks; heroes rise to defend their fortress against all odds—a testament to human determination at its finest. And so we delve into 1782—a year encapsulating triumphs in industry, artistry, music, and history.