1796 Collection

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Ville-d Avray, French, 1796-1875, c. 1865, oil on canvas

Robert Burns & Creations
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet Portrait surrounded by his creations

Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror, 1845
Engraving of Captain Francis Crozier (1796-1848) of HMS Terror, pictured shortly before departing on the ill-fated Franklin Arctic expedition of 1845

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

Ahaetulla prasina, Short-nosed vine snake
Hand-coloured engraving from An account of Indian Serpents collected on the coast of Coromandel. The Patrick Russell Collection 1796 Date: 1796

Pinel releasing mental patients from shackles in France, 1796
Philippe Pinel releasing mental patients at La Salpetriere from their bonds, 1796. Hand-colored 19th-century halftone reproduction of a painting

Robert Burns / Nasmyth
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet Portrait

WASHINGTON: FAREWELL, 1796. President George Washingtons farewell address when leaving office in 1796. Engraving, 19th century

Fox Hunting / Accident
A hunting accident - " A squire-trap, by jove", cries Mytton, " a little more and I should have done it" ! English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) takes a tumble

In a Butchers Shop
THE MAN OF TASTE - a butchers customer orders two ounces of Boiled Beef, Cut with a Ham y Knife to give it a Relish

Shavington Day / Hunting
SHAVINGTON DAY A trial between rival packs and horsemen. Participating is the eccentric Shropshire Squire of Halston John Mytton (1796-1834)

Mytton Rides Bear
JOHN MYTTON English eccentric decides to enliven a dinner party by riding a bear into the dining -room. The bear bit him on the calf & the doctor was called

Mytton / Short Cut Home
The seat of John Mytton (1796- 1834), the eccentric English squire of Halston, Shropshire. The view is from the back showing a circular garden and extensive parkland. Date: 1820s

Protea burchellii, 18th century C016 / 5486
Burchells protea (Protea burchellii), 18th-century artwork. This artwork is from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796)

Dr. Edward Jenner collecting cowpox vesicles from the hand of a dairymaid
JENNER: VACCINATION, 1796. Dr. Edward Jenner collecting cowpox vesicles from the hand of a dairymaid, to use for his first vaccination (of young boy at right, background) on 14 May 1796

Henry De LA Beche
Sir Henry Thomas DE LA BECHE Distinguished geologist, responsible for the Geological Ordnance Survey, and for the institution which would grow into the Geological Museum

MYTTON / SHORT CUT HOME
JOHN MYTTON To win a bet that he could outride a friend this eccentric squire took a short cut through a lake despite the fact he couldnt swim. Date: 1796 - 1834

England / London / Monument
View of the Monument. Date: 1796

KING GEORGE IV OF ENGLAND (1762-1830). King of Great Britain and Ireland (1820-30), and King of Hanover (1820-30). Portrait as Prince of Wales. Oil on canvas, c1792-96, by John Hoppner

View of Sunderland the Iron Bridge across the Tyne at Wearmouth looking eastwards. Opened on 9 August 1796 it was a single span of 236 feet (71.9 metre). Hand-coloured print dated 1835

Samuel Pegge the Elder
SAMUEL PEGGE the elder churchman, prebendary at Lincoln, and antiquary. Date: 1704 - 1796

Thomas Haliburton
THOMAS CHANDLER HALIBURTON Canadian lawyer and writer with his autograph Date: 1796 - 1865

The First Vaccination by Edward Jenner, 14 May 1796. Photogravure, late 19th century
FIRST VACCINATION, 1796. The First Vaccination by Edward Jenner, 14 May 1796. Photogravure, late 19th century, after a painting by Georges Gaston Melingue (1840-1914)

Samuel Brewer, Churchman
SAMUEL BREWER Independent minister at Stepney, London. Date: 1724 - 1796

Crowning of Nicolas I
NICOLAS I/TSAR SCENES & EVENTS Crowning of the Tzar in Moscow on 19 August 1826. Date: 1796 - 1855

Meuxs Brewery
View of Meuxs brewhouse

Burns Mausoleum Edinburg
ROBERT BURNS Monument to Scotlands national poet at Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Catherine Ii / Miniature
CATHERINE THE GREAT Empress of Russia (1762-96)

Napoleon Arcola Bridge
Napoleon on the bridge at Arcola, Italy, 15 November 1796

Bungarum Pamah, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engravings). Creator: William Skelton (1763 - 1848) Bungarum Pamah, from an Account of Indian Serpents Collected on the Coast of Coromandel, pub

Botanical print or English natural history illustration by Joseph Swan 1796-1872, British Engraver Botanical print or English natural history illustration by Joseph Swan 1796-1872, British Engraver

McDonnell F-4B-26-MC 153915 (msn 1796) Date: circa 1985

Old London Bridge 1796
View of the old London Bridge. Date: 1796

The greater portion of the longest length of wall of an Atrium of Pompei, 1796-1808
986222 The greater portion of the longest length of wall of an Atrium of Pompei, 1796-1808 (hand-coloured engraving in watercolour and gouache) by Chiantarelli

The Queen, 1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint and finished by hand)
986418 The Queen, 1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint and finished by hand) by Henderson, Peter Charles (fl.1799-d.1829) (after); 55.8x44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

And then divine Linnaeus, c. 1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint and finished by hand)
986417 And then divine Linnaeus, c.1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint and finished by hand) by Reinagle, Philip (1749-1833) (after); 55.8x44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Bunches of Green and Red Grapes suspended from a Rope, c. 1796 (oil on panel)
990370 Bunches of Green and Red Grapes suspended from a Rope, c.1796 (oil on panel) by Malaine, Joseph-Laurent (1745-1809); 40.4x32.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Conway Castle, with John Smith The Blind Harper in the foreground, 1796 (pencil
824085 Conway Castle, with John Smith The Blind Harper in the foreground, 1796 (pencil, pen and ink) by Ibbetson, Julius Caesar (1759-1817); 36.3x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Goddess Nike awarding the Sash of Victory to three laurel crowned winners c
3959717 The Goddess Nike awarding the Sash of Victory to three laurel crowned winners c.1796 (copper engraving) by Tischbein

Type de l Incroyable en 1796, d apres Carle Vernet (engraving)
6020698 Type de l Incroyable en 1796, d apres Carle Vernet (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Type de l Incroyable en 1796, d apres Carle Vernet)

Napoleon Bonaparte at the battle of Arcole
LLM459772 Napoleon Bonaparte at the battle of Arcole by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon Bonaparte at the battle of Arcole)

Plan of the City of London before the fire of 1666 (engraving)
603989 Plan of the City of London before the fire of 1666 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Duke of Norfolks Almshouses, Greenwich
View across the Thames from Greenwich of the The Duke of Norfolks Almshouses, in 1796. In 1613 Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton

Russian Rulers, Peter the Great and his Successors (litho)
1107791 Russian Rulers, Peter the Great and his Successors (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Rulers, Peter the Great and his Successors)

Photograph of Old Face Plate Lathe, originally installed in the Soho Foundry of Boulton and Watt, Birmingham which was purchased by Avery in 1895. The lathe taking work up to 26 feet diameter

Aberdulais Mill, Glamorganshire, Wales, 1796-97 (pencil and watercolour)
824107 Aberdulais Mill, Glamorganshire, Wales, 1796-97 (pencil and watercolour) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 39.1x50.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aberdulais Mill)

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In the year 1796, a tapestry of remarkable events and creations unfolded. Renowned poet Robert Burns continued to captivate hearts with his lyrical verses, leaving an indelible mark on literature. Meanwhile, aboard the HMS Terror in 1845, Captain Francis Crozier embarked on a treacherous journey into uncharted territories. Artistic genius Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot transported viewers to Ville-d'Avray through his mesmerizing oil painting in 1865. The canvas breathed life into the quaint French village, evoking emotions that transcended time. Nature's wonders also took center stage as the Short-nosed vine snake, Ahaetulla prasina slithered gracefully through its habitat. Its vibrant colors and sinuous movements reminded us of nature's awe-inspiring beauty. Yet amidst these marvels, society grappled with its own demons. In France during this era, Pinel courageously released mental patients from their shackles – a pivotal moment in advocating for humane treatment and understanding towards those struggling with mental health. The spirit of camaraderie was celebrated as Robert Burns and Nasmyth immortalized their friendship through artistry. Their collaboration birthed masterpieces that echoed their shared passion for creativity and storytelling. However, not all tales had happy endings; accidents marred even the noble pursuit of fox hunting. Amidst excitement and adrenaline coursing through Shavington Day's veins while hunting, an unforeseen mishap cast a shadow over this otherwise exhilarating sport. Stepping away from outdoor pursuits brought us face-to-face with reality within the confines of a butcher's shop - where life met death daily. This juxtaposition served as a reminder of our interconnectedness with nature and our responsibility to honor every living creature. History beckoned us back to America as President George Washington delivered his farewell address in 1796 - words etched forever in our collective memory.