1784 Collection

Marie Antoine Careme French Cook

Louis Spohr
LOUIS SPOHR German musician

LUNARDIs ASCENT 1784
Vincenzo Lunardi makes the first ascent into English airspace, shortly after the first ascent in Scotland - 200, 000 watch him

Dr Johnson / Reading / Oval
Dr Samuel Johnson Writer

Samuel Johnson Reynolds
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON English writer, lexicographer, critic and conversationalist

Armillary Sphere
An armillary sphere

Samuel Johnson / Oxford
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON English writers room over Pembroke College Gateway in Oxford, where he studied

Samuel Johnson / Thrale
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON Home of the writers friend, Mr Thrale, at Streatham, London: Johnson himself is seen with Mrs Hester Thrale, chatting in the garden

Dr Johnson / Thrale B fast
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON At Hester Thrales breakfast table, in around 1770

MARIA WILHEMINE THUN (1744-1800). Countess Maria Wilhelmine Thun, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts most zealous patron. Silhouette, 1784, by C.F. Meischner

Grand Aerostatic Balloon, Little Chelsea
Grand Aerostatic Balloon ascending with Mr Blanchard from the Royal Military Academy, Little Chelsea, London. 16 October 1784

Early hot air balloon flight

Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, and her child. Georgiana Cavendish (1757-1806), born Georgiana Spencer, was the first wife of the 5th Duke of Devonshire and a celebrated socialite of her day

Balloon ascent by Blanchard
Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon, probably for the planned ascent from the Champ de Mars, Paris, 2 March 1784. A slightly fanciful representation of the balloon, parachute and carriage. circa 1784

Cheltenham Balloon
Mr Green and others ascend in a balloon near the Rotunda of Montpellier Spa, Cheltenham : it will land safely at Ashton Kenes, near Cirencester

Puysegurs Magnetic Elm
PUYSEGUR His magnetic elm at Buzancy, which he magnetised, and which magnetised his subjects in their turn

Moses Montefiore / Quiver
SIR MOSES MONTEFIORE British Jewish philanthropist, born in Italy, visiting an orphanage in Thanet

Tower of London
THE WHITE TOWER

Samuel Johnson / Temple
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON " Dr Johnsons Staircase" at the writers old home in Inner Temple Lane, London Date: 1709 - 1784

Sarah Siddons (Kay)
SARAH SIDDONS (nee Kemble) actress in John Hones Douglas. 1755 - 1831

1784, Bocage Map of the City of Athens in Ancient Greece, topography, cartography
1784, Bocage Map of the City of Athens in Ancient Greece

JUNIPERO SERRA 1713-1784
JUNIPERO SERRA Franciscan missionary in California - founded the San Carlos Borromeo Mission at Carmel

China / Russians & British
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON standing for an hour in Uttoxeter market-place in penance for refusing, as a boy, when asked by his father to sell books there

Denis Diderot / Oval
DENIS DIDEROT French encyclopaedist and philosopher

Palmerston / Brockett Hall
HENRY JOHN TEMPLE THIRD VISCOUNT PALMERSTON Brockett Hall, where the English MP died on 18 October 1865

Charles Byrne, Giant
Charles Byrne (1761-1783) known as the Irish Giant, who was 8 feet 4 inches tall, depicted with various Edinburgh notables

Strasbourg Balloon Trip
The aeronautic experience of Adorne who flew over Strasbourg, France, at a height of 80 feet. He and his companion wave as they pass over the city

Leigh Hunt / 1815 Drawing
JAMES HENRY LEIGH HUNT - English poet and essayist and critic of Prince Regent

Dr Johnson / Highland Tour
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON With Boswell, during their Highland tour

Dr Johnson / Mitre / Boswell
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON With Boswell at the Mitre Tavern

La Toilette de Venus Toilet Venus Recueil Differentes Compositions Frises et Ornements
Artokoloro

Jonathan Thatcher riding cow to Stockport Market
Jonathan Thatcher rode his cow to Stockport Market on 27 November 1784 in defiance of Pitts Horse Tax. 1784

Corridor of the Sleeves, Palacio de Queluz, Lisbon, Portugal

Hampshire

Dance beside the Bridge over the Manzanares Channel, 1784
Francisco Bayeu y Subias (1734-1795). Spanish painter. Dance beside the Bridge over the Manzanares Channel, 1784. Detail. (On loan, Prado Museum, Madrid). History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Westminster Abbey, London, The Handel Festival
Westminster Abbey, London, for The Handel Festival, Commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the composer's death, with five concerts including Messiah, 26 May to 5 June 1784. Date: 1784

Lord Palmerston (1784-1865)
Engraving of Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, the English Statesman, published shortly after his death. Date: 1865

LETTER A
THE LETTER A Date: 1709-1784

PALMERSTON/BROADLANDS
HENRY JOHN TEMPLE THIRD VISCOUNT PALMERSTON English MP's study at Broadlands, Hampshire, at the time of his death Date: 1784 - 1865

JEROME BONAPARTE/COSTUME
JEROME BONAPARTE Youngest brother of Napoleon I and - later pretender to the throme following death of Napoleon III Date: 1784 - 1860

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African Elephant, two calves with red rose and trunks together Date: 27-03-2020

The Mordaunt Family, (oil on canvas)
652135 The Mordaunt Family, (oil on canvas) by Vaslet, Lewis (1770-1808); 62.2x74.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mordaunt Family. Lewis Vaslet (1742-1808). Oil on canvas

Taste (from the Series The Five Senses ), 1784 (pen and brown ink)
651895 Taste (from the Series The Five Senses ), 1784 (pen and brown ink) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 17.5x24.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Taste (from the Series The Five Senses )

Cippe trouve dans la Cite en 1784, derriere la sainte Chapelle (engraving)
963548 Cippe trouve dans la Cite en 1784, derriere la sainte Chapelle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cippe trouve dans la Cite en 1784)

Guyton de Morveau et l aerostat de Dijon, (Experience du 25 avril 1784) (engraving)
5228245 Guyton de Morveau et l aerostat de Dijon, (Experience du 25 avril 1784) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guyton de Morveau et l aerostat de Dijon)

Lottery for disposal of Sir Ashton Levers Museum, 1784 (engraving)
559743 Lottery for disposal of Sir Ashton Levers Museum, 1784 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lottery for disposal of Sir Ashton Levers Museum)

The Church of Allhallows the Great in 1784 (engraving)
3636272 The Church of Allhallows the Great in 1784 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Church of Allhallows the Great in 1784)

Handbook-Plate, Commemoration, 1784 (engraving)
3632773 Handbook-Plate, Commemoration, 1784 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handbook-Plate, Commemoration, 1784)

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"1784: A Year of Literary Giants, Aeronautical Feats, and Aristocratic Glamour" Step back in time to the year 1784, where history was being made and society was abuzz with excitement. In this remarkable year, several notable figures left their mark on the world. One such figure was Samuel Johnson Reynolds, a prominent artist known for his exquisite portraits. His brushstrokes captured the essence of his subjects' souls, immortalizing them for generations to come. Meanwhile, another artistic genius emerged onto the scene - Louis Spohr. This German composer and violinist enchanted audiences with his melodious compositions that stirred hearts and ignited emotions. But it wasn't just art that took center stage in 1784; it was also a year of incredible scientific achievements. One event that captivated imaginations worldwide was Lunardi's Ascent in 1784 - an early hot air balloon flight that defied gravity itself. The skies were filled with wonder as Vincent Lunardi soared above Oxfordshire, leaving spectators awestruck by this daring feat. Speaking of Oxfordshire, it is impossible not to mention Dr. Samuel Johnson's connection to this esteemed university town. Known for his literary prowess and intellectual brilliance, Dr. Johnson often found solace within the walls of Oxford's libraries or immersed himself in captivating readings at Oval Bookshop. The fascination with exploration extended beyond Earthly confines as well - armillary spheres adorned many grand estates during this era as symbols of curiosity about our place in the universe. In London's Little Chelsea neighborhood stood the Grand Aerostatic Balloon – an impressive sight that drew crowds from far and wide who marveled at its size and elegance against the city skyline. While intellectuals like Samuel Johnson frequented Temple for intellectual discourse or sought inspiration from Sarah Siddons (Kay), one could hardly ignore Georgiana Cavendish – better known as Duchess of Devonshire – whose charm and charisma captivated the aristocratic circles of 1784.