1786 Collection

Weeping Willow
Plate 30 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Hanways Umbrella / Anon
JONAS HANWAY Traveller, philanthropist, and umbrella enthusiast

Captain Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Engraving of Captain Sir John Franklin in his Royal Navy uniform, pictured shortly before departing on his ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845

Scene from Mozarts opera The Marriage of Figaro. (Le Nozze di Figaro), comic opera (opera buffa) with libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte (1749-1838) after Beaumarchais

John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford, early 15th century
Engraved portrait of John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford (1389-1435), fourth son of King Henry IV of England

DAVY CROCKETT 1786-1836
DAVY CROCKETT American backwoodsman, hunter, magistrate and legislator who became a revered figure in the US political world before his death defending the Alamo

ENGLAND: CHATSWORTH, 1786. Chatsworth in Derbyshire, the seat of the Duke of Devonshire. Line engraving, 1786, by W. Watts

Larch Fir
Plate 14 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Mozart / Nozze / Buchel
(The Marriage of Figaro) Susanna helps Cherubino escape

Union Workhouse, Hambledon, Surrey
The Hambledon Union workhouse, a building originally erected in 1786 for the united parishes of Bramley, Chiddingfold, Dunfold and Hambledon

Plants / Helleborus Niger
BLACK HELLEBORE or CHRISTMAS ROSE used to cure mental afflictions since 1400 BC

INDIA: CALCUTTA, c1786. The Old Court House and Writers Building, a home for young employees of the East India Company, in Calcutta, India. Watercolor by Thomas Daniell, c1786

INDIA: CALCUTTA, 1786. Old Fort William (left), a playhouse and obelisk memorial to those who died in the Black Hole prison, in Calcutta, India. Watercolor by Thomas Daniell, 1786

Oberon, Titania and Puck dancing with fairies in a scene from William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream
BLAKE: FAIRIES, c1786. Oberon, Titania and Puck dancing with fairies in a scene from William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream. Painting by William Blake, c1786

Pollard Weeping Willow
Plate 31 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty Two Species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. The series was originally issued in 1771

Thomas Wright, British astronomer
Thomas Wright (1711-86), British astronomer. Wright was born at Byers Green in northern England. In 1730 he set up a school at which he taught mathematics and navigation

Jonas Hanway / Umbrella 2
JONAS HANWAY Traveller, philanthropist, and umbrella enthusiast

VIANNEY
JEAN-BAPTISTE VIANNEY VIANNEY, known as the CURE D ARS - French priest, known for his good works and simple lifestyle, and for being horribly tormented by demons

Blackheath Woodland Hse
Woodland House, the seat of sir John Julius Angerstein : today it is a cultural resource where exhibitions are periodically held. Date: 1786

Pinus sylvestris, scotch fir
Plate 15 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty two species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. Originally issued in 1771

SCOTTISH SOLDIER, 1786. A piper of a Highland Regiment. Etching and engraving, English, 1786

Quercus, oak
Plate 21 from The Shape, Skeleton and Foliage of Thirty two species of Trees, 1786 by A. Cozens. Originally issued in 1771

Friedrich Ii / Schulz
FRIEDRICH II der Grosse (the Great) King of Prussia A petitioner hands him a letter

Friedrich Ii / Ramberg
FRIEDRICH II THE GREAT King of Prussia from 1740-86

Bedlam Patient Nicholson
ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT on KING GEORGE III Mrs Margaret Nicholson who, after stabbing attempt, was sent to Bedlam for life

Drawings Prints, Print, Amputation, Artist, Publisher, Thomas Rowlandson, William Hinton
Drawings and Prints, Print, Amputation, Artist, Publisher, Thomas Rowlandson, William Hinton, British, London 1757-1827 London, British, active London, 1779-86, Rowlandson, Thomas, Hinton, William

Sailing ships at sea, Gerrit Groenewegen, 1786

The Threshing Ground or Summer, 1786, by Goya
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). Spanish painter. The Threshing Ground or Summer, 1786. Detail. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

The Road Engine, built by Richard Trevithick from an idea by William Murdock Date: 1786

Ball at St James's Palace, London on the celebration of Queen Charlotte's Birthday, 9 February 1786. Date: 1786

FREDERICK II the Great (1712-1786). King of Prussia (1740-1786). Death of Frederick the Great. Etching

DAVY CROCKETT DIES
DAVY CROCKETT Davy Crockett dies at the Alamo. Date: 1786 - 1836

Macao: general view Date: 1786

GALVANI AND FROG
He discovers the existence of animal electricity in an experiment on a recently dead frog Date: 20 September 1786

Scene from Mozarts opera The Marriage of Figaro. (Le Nozze di Figaro), comic opera (opera buffa)
538237 Scene from Mozarts opera The Marriage of Figaro. (Le Nozze di Figaro), comic opera (opera buffa) with libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte (1749-1838) after Beaumarchais

DDE-90035090
Russia, Saint Petersburg, Pavlovsk, Great Palace of Czar Paul I, Charles Cameron, British architect, Pavlovsky Park, Temple of Friendship Date: 03/04/2008

DDE-90035089
Russia, Saint Petersburg, Pavlovsk, Great Palace of Czar Paul I, Charles Cameron, British architect, Pavlovsky Park, Temple of Friendship Date: 03/04/2008

DDE-90035088
Russia, Saint Petersburg, Pavlovsk, Great Palace of Czar Paul I, Charles Cameron, British architect, exterior Date: 03/04/2008

DDE-90035087
Russia, Saint Petersburg, Pavlovsk, Great Palace of Czar Paul I, Charles Cameron, British architect, exterior Date: 03/04/2008

Censorship of the Press (engraving)
2788275 Censorship of the Press (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Censorship of the Press)

Central Europe about 1786 (colour litho)
6016394 Central Europe about 1786 (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Central Europe about 1786)

Constitutional Convention: collection of letters and documents signed by 54 of the 55
2561293 Constitutional Convention: collection of letters and documents signed by 54 of the 55 delegates to the historic 1787 Convention (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561290-92) by American School

Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93)
2561290 Commission of bankruptcy, 20th July 1786 (pen & ink on paper) (see also 2561291-93) by Franklin, Benjamin (1706-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constitutional Convention)

Descartes Composing His World System, c. 1786-1792 (colour aquatint)
985865 Descartes Composing His World System, c.1786-1792 (colour aquatint) by Desfontaines, (fl.1800) (after); 32x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Descartes Composing His World System)

Charles de Crequi is killed during the liberation of the town of Breme, c
985798 Charles de Crequi is killed during the liberation of the town of Breme, c.1786-1792 (colour aquatint engraving) by Sergent-Marceau

Writing the Will, 1786 (pen and grey ink and watercolour)
651829 Writing the Will, 1786 (pen and grey ink and watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 23x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Writing the Will. Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

Interieur de l eglise des Saints-Innocents en 1786; reproduction d un dessin de Desmachy, Coll A Lenoir (engraving)
963121 Interieur de l eglise des Saints-Innocents en 1786; reproduction d un dessin de Desmachy, Coll A Lenoir (engraving) by French School

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In the year 1786, a time of great cultural and historical significance, various events and figures shaped the world we know today. Amidst the serene beauty of nature, the Weeping Willow tree stood tall, symbolizing resilience and grace. It witnessed the birth of Captain Sir John Franklin in 1786, who would later become a renowned explorer known for his ill-fated Arctic expedition. Across continents, another legendary figure emerged - Davy Crockett. Born in 1786 and immortalized as a folk hero, he embodied bravery and adventure that captivated hearts for generations to come. Meanwhile, Mozart's opera "The Marriage of Figaro" premiered in this very year. This comic masterpiece showcased Mozart's genius composition skills while entertaining audiences with its delightful storyline. In England's Chatsworth estate owned by the Duke of Devonshire since 1549, an enchanting scene unfolded in 1786. The magnificent house became a hub for art lovers as it hosted exhibitions showcasing talents like William Watts' line engraving capturing its grandeur. Nature continued to inspire artists as Larch Fir trees painted picturesque landscapes with their vibrant green foliage against clear blue skies. Their presence added depth to paintings such as Buchel's depiction of Mozart's opera "Nozze. " However, not all was idyllic during this era; societal challenges persisted too. The Union Workhouse in Hambledon served as a reminder of social inequality prevalent at that time when poverty forced many into these institutions seeking refuge from destitution. Yet amidst struggles arose moments of innovation. Hanway's Umbrella made its debut anonymously but soon became synonymous with protection from rain showers - an invention that revolutionized daily life forevermore. While humans sought shelter under umbrellas or within workhouses, plants like Helleborus Niger bloomed resiliently even during harsh winters - reminding us that strength can be found even in adversity.