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1788 Collection (page 2)

In the year 1788, a fascinating array of events and individuals shaped history

Background image1788 Collection: Salmo Fario (Brown Trout), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)

Salmo Fario (Brown Trout), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)
991238 Salmo Fario (Brown Trout), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 27.9x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Salmo Fario (Brown Trout)

Background image1788 Collection: Studies of Costume at Our Childrens Fancy Dress Ball (chromolitho)

Studies of Costume at Our Childrens Fancy Dress Ball (chromolitho)
1063388 Studies of Costume at Our Childrens Fancy Dress Ball (chromolitho) by Green, Charles (1840-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Studies of Costume at Our Childrens Fancy Dress Ball)

Background image1788 Collection: Battersea Mill

Battersea Mill
Fowlers Mill was built in the grounds of the partly demolished Bolingbroke House in 1788 by Thomas Fowler to a design of Stephen Hooper

Background image1788 Collection: Le theatre de l Odeon, alors Comedie-Francaise, avant l incendie de 1799 (engraving)

Le theatre de l Odeon, alors Comedie-Francaise, avant l incendie de 1799 (engraving)
6005553 Le theatre de l Odeon, alors Comedie-Francaise, avant l incendie de 1799 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le theatre de l Odeon)

Background image1788 Collection: The Holy Family, by Sir Joshua Reynolds

The Holy Family, by Sir Joshua Reynolds
The Holy Family with the Infant St John, by Sir Joshua Reynolds, in the National Gallery, London. Date: 1788-9

Background image1788 Collection: French woman in court costume with parrot

French woman in court costume with parrot, 1788, court of King Louis XVI. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France

Background image1788 Collection: French man in court costume, 1788, court of King Louis XVI

French man in court costume, 1788, court of King Louis XVI. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background image1788 Collection: French woman in court costume called la Circassienne, 1788

French woman in court costume called la Circassienne, 1788. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France)

Background image1788 Collection: Vente de tableaux en 1788 (engraving)

Vente de tableaux en 1788 (engraving)
3645226 Vente de tableaux en 1788 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vente de tableaux en 1788. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1862)

Background image1788 Collection: Noblity in Costume

Noblity in Costume - Lady Charlotte Spencer as Miss Rivers, Lord Charles Spencer as Colonel Rivers. 1788

Background image1788 Collection: Mendoza and Humphries in a boxing match

Mendoza and Humphries in a boxing match. 1788

Background image1788 Collection: Bicentenary Celebration of the 17th Regiment at York, Costume of the Regiment in 1688 and 1788

Bicentenary Celebration of the 17th Regiment at York, Costume of the Regiment in 1688 and 1788 (engraving)
1595053 Bicentenary Celebration of the 17th Regiment at York, Costume of the Regiment in 1688 and 1788 (engraving) by English School

Background image1788 Collection: Arc de pierre ou porte Saint-Antoine, remaniee par Blondel en 1672, demolie en 1788 (engraving)

Arc de pierre ou porte Saint-Antoine, remaniee par Blondel en 1672, demolie en 1788 (engraving)
963243 Arc de pierre ou porte Saint-Antoine, remaniee par Blondel en 1672, demolie en 1788 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1788 Collection: Sir Robert Peel (engraving)

Sir Robert Peel (engraving)
1037702 Sir Robert Peel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Peel. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background image1788 Collection: SCHOPENHAUER / HADDON

SCHOPENHAUER / HADDON
ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUER German philosopher Date: 1788 - 1860

Background image1788 Collection: The Mausoleum of Makhdum Shah Daulat, Maner, Bihar, c. 1788-1796 (pencil, pen and grey ink

The Mausoleum of Makhdum Shah Daulat, Maner, Bihar, c. 1788-1796 (pencil, pen and grey ink
1196891 The Mausoleum of Makhdum Shah Daulat, Maner, Bihar, c.1788-1796 (pencil, pen and grey ink, w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837)

Background image1788 Collection: Portrait of Mrs. Fisher, half length, in a White Dress Adorned with Blue Ribbons

Portrait of Mrs. Fisher, half length, in a White Dress Adorned with Blue Ribbons
651802 Portrait of Mrs. Fisher, half length, in a White Dress Adorned with Blue Ribbons, 1788 (black chalk, stump and watercolour) by Dowman

Background image1788 Collection: Mrs Jordan as Sir Harry Wildair from the rare portrait of 1788 (engraving)

Mrs Jordan as Sir Harry Wildair from the rare portrait of 1788 (engraving)
584363 Mrs Jordan as Sir Harry Wildair from the rare portrait of 1788 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1788 Collection: Norwood Cemetery; tomb of Francis Ascough of Southhall, Middlesex, died 1788 (coloured engraving)

Norwood Cemetery; tomb of Francis Ascough of Southhall, Middlesex, died 1788 (coloured engraving)
602621 Norwood Cemetery; tomb of Francis Ascough of Southhall, Middlesex, died 1788 (coloured engraving) by English School

Background image1788 Collection: The Humours of Fox-Hunting, 1788, the Dinner (chromolitho)

The Humours of Fox-Hunting, 1788, the Dinner (chromolitho)
1047166 The Humours of Fox-Hunting, 1788, the Dinner (chromolitho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Humours of Fox-Hunting, 1788, the Dinner)

Background image1788 Collection: Pointe du pont au Change et monument de Louis XIII, Vue prise de la rue formee par les maisons du

Pointe du pont au Change et monument de Louis XIII, Vue prise de la rue formee par les maisons du pont au XVIIIe
962962 Pointe du pont au Change et monument de Louis XIII, Vue prise de la rue formee par les maisons du pont au XVIIIe siecle, demolies en 1788 (engraving) by French School

Background image1788 Collection: Marlborough, The Mound in 1788 (litho)

Marlborough, The Mound in 1788 (litho)
5198075 Marlborough, The Mound in 1788 (litho) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marlborough, The Mound in 1788)

Background image1788 Collection: Ramnagar, Near Benares [Varanasi], Uttar Pradesh, c. 1788-9 (pencil, pen and black ink

Ramnagar, Near Benares [Varanasi], Uttar Pradesh, c. 1788-9 (pencil, pen and black ink
1196895 Ramnagar, Near Benares [Varanasi], Uttar Pradesh, c. 1788-9 (pencil, pen and black ink, w/c) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837)

Background image1788 Collection: Embassy of Hyderbeck to Calcutta, from the Vizier of Oude, by Way of Patna

Embassy of Hyderbeck to Calcutta, from the Vizier of Oude, by Way of Patna
1196946 Embassy of Hyderbeck to Calcutta, from the Vizier of Oude, by Way of Patna, in the Year 1788, to Meet Lord Cornwallis, c

Background image1788 Collection: Chaetodon Aureus (Pomacanthus arcuatus) (Fig. 1) and Lookdown Fish (Selen vomer), c

Chaetodon Aureus (Pomacanthus arcuatus) (Fig. 1) and Lookdown Fish (Selen vomer), c
986079 Chaetodon Aureus (Pomacanthus arcuatus) (Fig. 1) and Lookdown Fish (Selen vomer), c.1785-88 (hand coloured engraving) by Schmidt

Background image1788 Collection: Arrest of the members (engraving)

Arrest of the members (engraving)
965875 Arrest of the members (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrest of the members)

Background image1788 Collection: Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road in Byegone Days (colour litho)

Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road in Byegone Days (colour litho)
1038574 Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures, and the Road in Byegone Days (colour litho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Fashioned Sporting Pictures)

Background image1788 Collection: Grand Chatelet et Pont au Change, 1647-1788 (colour litho)

Grand Chatelet et Pont au Change, 1647-1788 (colour litho)
962816 Grand Chatelet et Pont au Change, 1647-1788 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Chatelet et Pont au Change, 1647-1788)

Background image1788 Collection: Pulmonaria Maritima, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)

Pulmonaria Maritima, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)
991241 Pulmonaria Maritima, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 27.9x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pulmonaria Maritima)

Background image1788 Collection: Chaetodon Glaucus, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)

Chaetodon Glaucus, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)
991237 Chaetodon Glaucus, 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 27.9x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chaetodon Glaucus)

Background image1788 Collection: Quoits in 1788, played opposite the Horns, Kennington Common (engraving)

Quoits in 1788, played opposite the Horns, Kennington Common (engraving)
611047 Quoits in 1788, played opposite the Horns, Kennington Common (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quoits in 1788, played opposite the Horns)

Background image1788 Collection: Coryphaena Coerulea (the Bleu-Fish), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)

Coryphaena Coerulea (the Bleu-Fish), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)
991239 Coryphaena Coerulea (the Bleu-Fish), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 27.9x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coryphaena Coerulea (the Bleu-Fish)

Background image1788 Collection: Sir Robert Peel (engraving)

Sir Robert Peel (engraving)
1037060 Sir Robert Peel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert Peel. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background image1788 Collection: Nelsons Column (1840-1843). Trafalgar Square. London

Nelsons Column (1840-1843). Trafalgar Square. London
Nelsons Column (1840-1843). Designed by William Railton (1800-1877), was built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Corinthian order and Dartmor granite

Background image1788 Collection: Gerusalemme Liberata (Jerusalem Delivered), 1581, by Torquat

Gerusalemme Liberata (Jerusalem Delivered), 1581, by Torquat
Torquato Tasso (1544-1595). Italian poet. Gerusalemme Liberata (Jerusalem Delivered), 1581. Epic poem. Chant I. Printed in Venice, 1788

Background image1788 Collection: RICHARD HARRIS BARHAM

RICHARD HARRIS BARHAM Author, best known for his Ingoldsby Legends which include the Jackdaw of Reims, The Spectre of Tappington and other fanciful tales. Date: 1788 - 1845

Background image1788 Collection: SOCIAL / HAREWOOD HOUSE

SOCIAL / HAREWOOD HOUSE
People arriving at Harewood House, Yorkshire, seat of Edwin Lascelles Esq Date: 1788

Background image1788 Collection: MAP / NETHERLANDS 1788

MAP / NETHERLANDS 1788
Map of the Seven United Provinces, with the Dutch, Austrian and French Netherlands Date: 1788

Background image1788 Collection: 2 MEN BOXING 1788

2 MEN BOXING 1788
Boxing made easy, or Humphreys giving a lesson Date: 1788

Background image1788 Collection: Andreossi Surveys Egypt

Andreossi Surveys Egypt
Comte Andreossi surveys antique sites for Napoleon. Date: 1788

Background image1788 Collection: KNIGHTS HILL / SURREY 1788

KNIGHTS HILL / SURREY 1788
Knights Hill, Surrey: seat of Lord Thurlow Date: 1788

Background image1788 Collection: HAREWOOD HOUSE / 1788

HAREWOOD HOUSE / 1788
Harewood House, Yorkshire: seat of Edwin Lascelles Esq Date: 1788

Background image1788 Collection: CARLOS III / SPAIN / DUBOURG

CARLOS III / SPAIN / DUBOURG
CARLOS III OF SPAIN 5th son of Felipe V duke of Parma, king of Naples before becoming king of Spain in 1759; an enlightened and benevolent ruler Date: 1716 - 1788

Background image1788 Collection: ANNE BELLAMY / COMIC MUSE

ANNE BELLAMY / COMIC MUSE
GEORGE ANNE BELLAMY Actress, as the Comic Muse Date: 1731? - 1788

Background image1788 Collection: Portrait of Muhammad Dervish Khan, ambassador to the French court sent by Tipu Sultan, 1788

Portrait of Muhammad Dervish Khan, ambassador to the French court sent by Tipu Sultan, 1788. Private Collection

Background image1788 Collection: General Map of Nizhny Novgorod Governorate, 1788. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich

General Map of Nizhny Novgorod Governorate, 1788. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich
General Map of Nizhny Novgorod Governorate, 1788. Private Collection

Background image1788 Collection: General Map of Kursk Governorate, 1788. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich (1745-1790)

General Map of Kursk Governorate, 1788. Creator: Chernoi (Cherny), Fyodor Osipovich (1745-1790)
General Map of Kursk Governorate, 1788. Private Collection

Background image1788 Collection: Portrait of Johann Friedrich Reinecke (1745-1787), 1788. Creator: Seyffert, Johann Gottlob

Portrait of Johann Friedrich Reinecke (1745-1787), 1788. Creator: Seyffert, Johann Gottlob
Portrait of Johann Friedrich Reinecke (1745-1787), 1788. Private Collection



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In the year 1788, a fascinating array of events and individuals shaped history. Sir Robert Peel, a prominent figure in British politics during the mid-19th century, was born around this time. His contributions to law enforcement would later revolutionize policing worldwide. Meanwhile, Lord Byron donned Greek costume in c. 1846, showcasing his affinity for romanticism and his deep connection with Greece's struggle for independence. This iconic image immortalized him as a symbol of rebellion and artistic expression. Another notable figure from this era was Arthur Schopenhauer, who sent postcards adorned with his philosophical musings. These snippets offered glimpses into the mind of one of Germany's most influential philosophers. Charles Wesley also left an indelible mark on history through his hymns and religious writings that continue to inspire millions today. His words resonate across generations, offering solace and hope to those seeking spiritual guidance. Lord Byron made headlines again in 1826 when he tragically passed away at a young age while fighting for Greek independence. His death marked the end of an era but solidified his status as one of literature's greatest figures. Nathan Soderblom received the Nobel Peace Prize years later for his efforts in promoting Christian unity amidst global conflicts. This recognition highlighted the importance of fostering peace and understanding among diverse communities. Sir Francis Ronalds deserves mention too; he invented an electric telegraph precursor that laid the foundation for modern communication systems we rely on today. Basildon Park captured hearts with its picturesque beauty throughout E Dayes' artwork during this period—a testament to architectural excellence that still stands strong today. CUBITT (1788-1855), renowned engineer William Cubitt played a pivotal role in shaping Britain's infrastructure during the Industrial Revolution—his innovative designs forever transforming cities' landscapes. Social life thrived at Knights Hill in the 18th century—an epitome of elegance where high society gathered to socialize and revel in luxurious festivities.