1791 Collection

JOHN WESLEY 1703 - 1791
JOHN WESLEY English religious leader preaching

MOZART: REQUIEM EXCERPT
Autograph manuscript excerpt of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts unfinished Requiem, 1791, featuring the chorus Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine (Give them eternal peace, oh Lord)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, statue as a boy
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 -1791), Austrian composer and musician, seen here in the form of a statue, as a boy with a violin and bow

John Wesley / Sun. at Home
JOHN WESLEY English religious leader preaching on his fathers grave, Epworth

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791). Austrian composer. Manuscript of Ave Verum Corpus (K.V. 618), a motet for four voices with string and organ accompaniment written on 18 June 1791 at Baden

HAYEZ, Francesco (1791-1882). The kiss. Romanticism. Oil on canvas

MOZART: MAGIC FLUTE, 1791. The character Papageno from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts 1791 opera The Magic Flute: contemporary Austrian illustration

Mozart and Constanze on their honeymoon
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 -1791), Austrian composer and musician, seen here honeymooning with his bride Constanze. They married in 1782

Map / Europe / Germany 18C
Showing the end of the old German Empire and the reconstruction of the German States, 1791 - 1815

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART the Austrian composer playing the harpsichord

Wa Mozart Composing
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART the Austrian composer at work in Salzburg

Wa Mozart Silhouette
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Silhouette of the Austrian composer at the piano

James Napper Tandy
JAMES NAPPER TANDY Irish Revolutionary. Co-founder of the United Irishmen (1791) with Wolfe Tone and Thomas Russell

Magic Flute Liebig 6
(The Magic Flute) Act 2 scene 27 : the old hag is transformed into Papagena, who immediately captivates Papageno, and they, too, live happily ever after

Marie-Louise of Austria
MARIE-LOUISE OF AUSTRIA second wife of Napoleon I with their son le Roi de Rome

Sarah Martin
SARAH MARTIN reformer, depicted caring for homeless children

Game of the French Revolution, created in 1791. The first player to go from the seizure of the Bastille (step 1)
FRENCH GAME BOARD, 1791. Game of the French Revolution, created in 1791. The first player to go from the seizure of the Bastille (step 1) to the Assemblee Nationale (step 63) is the winner

Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States of America

English Scientist Michael Faraday Portrait
Michael Faraday English scientist Date: circa 1830s

Michael Faraday Lecturing at the Royal Institution, London
Engraving showing Professor Michael Faraday (1791-1867) lecturing at the Royal Institution, to an audience including Prince Albert and two of his sons, 1856. Date: 16 February 1856

Faradays Electromagnetic apparatus
circa 1900: Electromagnetic apparatus used by English chemist and physicist Michael Faraday. From left to right: an early astatic galvanometer; an indicator coil; a solenoid for induction of current

3 Chairs Sheraton
Three chairs by THOMAS SHERATON Date: circa 1791

Tamino and Pamina
Guided and protected by the magic flute, Tamino and Pamina emerge unscathed from the ordeal of fire and water, and all will now be well for them

John Wesley / Electrical
JOHN WESLEY English religious leader, founder of Methodism : always interested in science, he is depicted observing an electrical experiment

Mozart & Aloysia Weber
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART the Austrian composer with the accomplished singer Aloysia Weber, whose sister Konstanze he later married

Faraday / Prof Chemistry
MICHAEL FARADAY English chemist and physicist

Greatheads Lifeboat 2
In a heavy sea, Greatheads lifeboat puts out to the aid of a vessel in distress : the helmsman stands aft, the look- out in the bows, the ten oarsmen row as best they can. Date: 1791

Meyerbeer / Efg Postcard
GIACOMO MEYERBEER German composer of Italian operas

Magic Flute Liebig 2
(The Magic Flute) Act 1, Scene 6 : Tamino is presented to the Queen of the Night by his three rescuers; he vows to rescue her daughter Pamina, kidnapped by Sarastro

Mozart Purple Coat
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART the Austrian composer

Mozart Sepia Sonata 8
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART the Austrian composer

Social Scenes / France / C18
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART performing at a The a l Anglaise, chez le Prince de Conti, Paris

MAEA, Jose (1760-1826). Portrait of Garcilaso de la Vega. 1791. Drawing by Jose Maea burin engraved by Bartolome
CUL4930806 MAEA, Jose (1760-1826). Portrait of Garcilaso de la Vega. 1791. Drawing by Jose Maea burin engraved by Bartolome Vazquez. Etching

Jospeh Priestley, one of discoverers of oxygen, 1791 (engraving)
539749 Jospeh Priestley, one of discoverers of oxygen, 1791 (engraving); (add.info.: Jospeh Priestley (1733-1804) English Chemist and Non-Conformist minister

Portrait of Bartolome Leonardo de Argensola, 1791 (engraving)
CUL4935286 Portrait of Bartolome Leonardo de Argensola, 1791 (engraving); 35x25 cm; Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: BY SALVADOR CARMONA, Juan Antonio (1740-1805)

Barcelon, Juan (1739-1801). Portrait of Fray Luis de Leon. 1791. (36 x 23'8 cm). LEON, Fray Luis de (1528-1591)
CUL4860982 Barcelon, Juan (1739-1801). Portrait of Fray Luis de Leon. 1791. (36 x 23'8 cm). LEON, Fray Luis de (1528-1591). Spanish poet, prose writer, theologian and Agustine philosopher

ESTEVE VILELLA, Rafael (1772-1847). Portrait of Bernardo de Balbuena. 1791. (34'5 x 24'5 cm)
CUL4877013 ESTEVE VILELLA, Rafael (1772-1847). Portrait of Bernardo de Balbuena. 1791. (34'5 x 24'5 cm). BALBUENA, Bernardo de (1568-1627). Spanish Mexican writer and priest. Engraving

House in Salzburg in which Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ( 1756-1791), Austrian composer, was born in 1791
544192 House in Salzburg in which Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ( 1756-1791), Austrian composer, was born in 1791. Mid 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Russian Bear and her Invincible Rider Encountering the British Legion', 1791
528658 The Russian Bear and her Invincible Rider Encountering the British Legion', 1791. Potemkin in hussar's uniform riding Catherine the Great approach George III

The Deathbed of Mozart Amadeus Mozart 1791', Austrian composer on his deathbed surrounded by his wife and friends
538240 The Deathbed of Mozart Amadeus Mozart 1791', Austrian composer on his deathbed surrounded by his wife and friends

Set design for Mozart's Magic Flute, 1863 (illustration)
544222 Set design for Mozart's Magic Flute, 1863 (illustration); (add.info.: ('Die Zauberflote'), opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Standard Metre in the Petit Luxembourg, Paris. Engraving, 1904
542320 Standard Metre in the Petit Luxembourg, Paris. Engraving, 1904.; (add.info.: Set up when Metrification introduced by the French National Assembly between 1791 and 1795)

Susanna and the Elders, 1791. Found in the Collection of Muse e Fabre, Montpellier

Sappho throwing herself into the sea, 1791. Creator: Taillasson, Jean-Joseph (1745-1809)
Sappho throwing herself into the sea, 1791. Found in the Collection of Musee des beaux-arts, Brest

Der Ballhausschwur (Le Serment du Jeu de paume), 1791. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

USA, Delaware, Dover, Delawares State House, first legislative building, built in 1791, detail

Persians (Iranians) Date: 1791

Examination of Louis XVI, arrested at Varennes, France
The Examination of Louis XVI, arrested at Varennes, 21 June 1791, when attempting to escape with his family in disguise during the French Revolution Date: 1791

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"1791: A Year of Musical Brilliance and Cultural Significance" In the year 1791, the world witnessed a convergence of artistic genius and historical milestones. It was a time when Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of history's greatest composers, left an indelible mark on the musical landscape. Mozart's Requiem Excerpt from his final composition echoed through concert halls, captivating audiences with its haunting beauty. As we gaze upon the statue of young Mozart, we are reminded of his prodigious talent that blossomed at such a tender age. Meanwhile, in another corner of Europe, John Wesley spent Sundays at home preaching sermons that would shape religious thought for generations to come. His teachings resonated deeply with those seeking spiritual guidance during this transformative era. The manuscript of Ave Verum Corpus serves as a testament to Mozart's prolific output in 1791. This Austrian composer poured his soul into every note he composed, leaving behind timeless melodies that continue to enchant listeners today. As The Magic Flute premiered in 1791, Papageno danced across stages in Austria and beyond. This whimsical character brought joy and laughter to audiences who marveled at Mozart's ability to blend music and storytelling seamlessly. Amidst all these cultural triumphs, Mozart embarked on his honeymoon with Constanze - a blissful moment captured forever in our collective memory. Their love story symbolizes both personal happiness and creative inspiration intertwined. Looking at an 18th-century map of Germany reminds us how Europe was shaped during this period - politically fragmented yet culturally vibrant, and is within this backdrop that Mozart composed some of his most iconic works. Whether it be witnessing Mozart passionately composing or catching glimpses of him through silhouettes etched by admirers like Francesco Hayez; their artistry immortalized him as an icon even after his untimely death in 1791. Lastly but not leastly, James Napper Tandy's presence in this year cannot be overlooked.