1795 Collection

GOYA: WITCHES SABBATH. The Witches Sabbath. Oil on canvas, 1795-98, by Francisco Goya

John Keats / Hampstead
JOHN KEATS English poet reading a book at Wentworth Place, Hampstead

French soldiers uniforms, 1790s
French hussar, cavalry, and infantry uniforms, 1795-1796. Antique hand-colored print

Little Turtle / Miami
Chief of the Miami tribe who led a number of raids on settlers in the Northwest Territory. He was forced to sign the Treaty of Greenville in 1795

Proclamation, 1795, by George Washington of a Day of Public Thanksgiving
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION. Proclamation, 1795, by George Washington of a Day of Public Thanksgiving

Boulton and Watt steam engine with planetary gear, 1795 Date: 1795

General view of the engine Date: 1795

John Keats / Last Illness
JOHN KEATS English poet during his last illness

The Paragon Blackheath. Designed by Michael Searles for John Cator, built between 1795 and 1806

Walpole / Strawberry 1795
HORACE (HORATIO) WALPOLE FOURTH EARL OF OXFORD The Gallery at Strawberry Hill, near Twickenham, home of the English gothic novelist and man of letters

Napoleon Meets Josephine
Josephine Beauharnais is enjoying a sorbet in Vellonis ice-cream parlour when her friend Teresa Tallien presents a young officer, Napoleon Bonaparte

Mungo Park reaches Kamalia, Africa
The Scottish explorer Mungo Park reaches Kamalia in Mandingo (Mandinka, Mandinko) country, West Africa

French military uniforms, 1795
French general (left) and infantry officers, 1795. Antique hand-colored print

Revolutionary Cards
Playing cards of the Revolution by Jaume and DuCourc

John Keats / Henry Meyer
JOHN KEATS English poet

Plants / Tulipa Whittallii
TULIPA WHITTALLII An orange tulip

Sir Henry Havelock / Davie
SIR HENRY HAVELOCK British soldier relieving Lucknow in 1857

CAGLIOSTRO
GIUSEPPE BALSAMO, known as CAGLIOSTRO, demonstrating induced clairvoyance using hypnotised child as a medium capable of reading thoughts

Giovanni Luder fioro, asceso in aria per mezzo di un globo aereostatico diretto dal Sig. Dre. Gaet, Cioni Dalla Piazza del Carmine di Firenze il di 16 iuglio 1795 a ore 7 1/2 pomerid e disceso alle 9

AUSTRIAN EMPIRE MAP, 1795. Map of Prussia and the Austrian Empire as they appeared in the year 1795

Ground plan of the engine, boilers Date: 1795

William Herbert
WILLIAM HERBERT Bibliographer, typographer Date: 1718 - 1795

Suffolk Rats protecting their cheese or the County fencibles called to arms

George Iv / 1795 Cartoon
KING GEORGE IV OF ENGLAND Thoughts on Matrimony George IV considers potential marriage partners

FRESH PEAS FOR SALE
Fresh gathered peas, young Hastings: a woman gathers her apron up to hold the peas poured out by a farmer on the back of a cart Date: 1795

A Meeting of Creditors

More Plots!!! More Plots!!! / Dedicated to the Inventors, Lord S----- & Lord C-----

Sir Rowland Hill / World I
SIR ROWLAND HILL English postal reformer

Joseph-Toussaint Reinaud
JOSEPH-TOUSSAINT REINAUD French orientalist

Friedrich Wilh. Marpurg
FRIEDRICH WILHELM MARPURG German musician

Henry Havelock (Anon)
SIR HENRY HAVELOCK military commander, notably in India

Louis Xvii, French Royal
LOUIS XVII Titular King of France 1793 - 1795 Son of Louis XVI

Thomas Wakley / Meadows
THOMAS WAKLEY English surgeon, founder of The Lancet (1823), and MP

George(Iv) Weds Caroline
George, prince of Wales, weds Caroline of Brunswick in the Chapel Royal; the Archbishop of Canterbury gives his official blessing

James Polk President
JAMES K POLK 11th American President (1845-49)

John Keats / Crayon Portr
JOHN KEATS English poet

John Keats / J Severn
JOHN KEATS English poet

Ceramic, The Boxer Tom Cribb: in canary breeches

French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795
5304800 French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795.; (add.info.: French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795)

English woman's fashion, Directory era, 1795. Woman with pet dog and stick
FLO4572583 English woman's fashion, Directory era, 1795. Woman with pet dog and stick. She wears a striped dress, black mantelet, and hat of ribbons in white, pink and green

French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795
5304845 French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795; (add.info.: French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795)

Illustration satirising aspects of class divide during the French Revolution 1795
5304794 Illustration satirising aspects of class divide during the French Revolution 1795; (add.info.: Illustration satirising aspects of class divide during the French Revolution 1795)

Italian illustration depicting the French revolution 1795
5304787 Italian illustration depicting the French revolution 1795; (add.info.: Italian illustration depicting the French revolution 1795); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French Revolutionary satirical illustration depicting the humiliation of the Aristocracy 1795
5304983 French Revolutionary satirical illustration depicting the humiliation of the Aristocracy 1795; (add.info.: French Revolutionary satirical illustration depicting the humiliation of)

Abraham Darby III's iron bridge across the Severn at Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, England
530303 Abraham Darby III's iron bridge across the Severn at Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale, England. First iron bridge in world, built between 1776 and 1779

French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795
5304811 French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795.; (add.info.: French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795)

French Revolution: Having been condemned to death by the Thermidoriens, Romme, Goujon, Duquesnoy
533583 French Revolution: Having been condemned to death by the Thermidoriens, Romme, Goujon, Duquesnoy, Soubrany and Bourbotte killed themselves, 1795

An orang utan (Pongo pygmaeus) kidnapping a young girl. A native takes aim with bow and arrow at the ape
5856483 An orang utan (Pongo pygmaeus) kidnapping a young girl. A native takes aim with bow and arrow at the ape.; (add.info.: An orang utan (Pongo pygmaeus) kidnapping a young girl

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"1795: A Year of Art, Innovation, and Exploration" Step into the world of 1795, a year marked by significant events and remarkable achievements. In Hampstead, poet John Keats finds inspiration amidst the serene landscapes that fuel his poetic imagination. Meanwhile, in Spain, Francisco Goya unveils his masterpiece "The Witches Sabbath, " a haunting depiction of darkness and mysticism. As we shift our gaze to technology, behold the Boulton and Watt steam engine with its revolutionary planetary gear system. This marvel of engineering propels us into an era where innovation knows no bounds. In America, George Washington proclaims a Day of Public Thanksgiving in 1795—a momentous occasion for unity and gratitude. Revolutionary Cards are dealt as nations navigate their paths towards progress and change. Amidst all this excitement, tragedy strikes as John Keats battles his last illness. His poignant words continue to resonate through time like delicate petals on Tulipa Whittallii blooms. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies The Paragon Blackheath—an architectural gem standing tall against the backdrop of Walpole's Strawberry Hill House in 1795 England. These structures bear witness to history's unfolding chapters. Love blossoms as Napoleon meets Josephine—two souls intertwined amidst political turmoil. Their story echoes across continents and generations alike. Meanwhile, Mungo Park embarks on an audacious journey reaching Kamalia in Africa—a testament to human curiosity and exploration beyond borders. Thus unfolds the tapestry of 1795—a year brimming with artistry, invention, resilience, love stories woven together with threads from different corners of the globe. Step back in time; immerse yourself in this captivating chapter where history comes alive before your eyes.