1796 Collection (page 14)

Botanical print or English natural history illustration by Joseph Swan 1796-1872, British Engraver. From the Liszt Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration Collection

Theodor Gottlieb von Hippel (author), Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki (artist), German (1741-1796), LebenslaÔé¼ufe nach Aufsteigender Linie nebst Beylagen A, B, C, 1778-1781

Pierre Gabriel Langlois after Guillaume Voiriot after Jean-Jacques Forty, French (1754-c. 1810), Fontenelle, 1796-1797, engraving on laid paper [trial state]

Louis Durameau, French (1733-1796), A Game of Cards, 1767, pen and brown ink with brown wash and white heightening over graphite on laid paper

Joshua Johnson, Adelina Morton, American, born c. 1763, active 1796-1824, c. 1810, oil on canvas

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Madame Stumpf and Her Daughter, French, 1796-1875, 1872, oil on canvas

George Catlin, See-non-ty-a, an Iowa Medicine Man, American, 1796-1872, 1844-1845, oil on canvas

George Catlin, Old Menomonie Chief with Two Young Beaux, American, 1796-1872, 1861-1869, oil on card mounted on paperboard

George Catlin, Puncah Chief Surrounded by His Family, American, 1796-1872, 1861-1869, oil on card mounted on paperboard

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, The Hermits Woods, or the Banks of Lake Trasimašne (Le Bois de l Hermite, ou les Bords du Lac Trasimašne), French, 1796-1875, 1858, salted paper print (cliche verre)

George Catlin, Portage Around the Falls of Niagara at Table Rock, American, 1796-1872, 1847-1848, oil on canvas

George Catlin, The Expedition Encamped below the Falls of Niagara. January 20, 1679, American, 1796-1872, 1847-1848, oil on canvas

George Catlin, An Indian Encampment at Sunset, American, 1796-1872, 1861-1869, oil on card mounted on paperboard

Sebastien-Louis-Guillaume Norblin de la Gourdaine, French (1796-1884), Village on the Island of Ischia, c. 1826, oil on paper on canvas

Franz Anton Maulbertsch (Austrian, 1724 - 1796), The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1757, pen and black ink with gray wash on laid paper

Christian August GaOEnther (German, 1759 - 1824), A Study of Leaves, c. 1796, aquatint and etching in brown on wove paper

William Daniell after George Dance II (British, 1769 - 1837), John Flaxman, 1796, lithograph

John Henry Robinson after Sir William Beechey (British, 1796 - 1871), Sir David Wilkie, R.A. published 1846, etching with stipple

Anthony Cardon after Francis Wheatley (British, 1772 - 1813), A New Love Song Only a Ha Penny a Piece, published 1796, colored stipple engraving

Sa bastien-Louis-Guillaume Norblin de la Gourdaine (French, 1796 - 1884), Castor
Sa© bastien-Louis-Guillaume Norblin de la Gourdaine (French, 1796 - 1884), Castor and Pollux Rescuing Helen, 1818, pen and ink with wash over graphite, heightened with white on prepared paper

David Roberts (Scottish, 1796 - 1864), The Naval College from the River at Greenwich, 1861, watercolor and gouache over graphite on wove paper

Robert Street, Elizabeth Price Thomas, American, 1796 - 1865, 1834, oil on canvas

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Saint Sebastian Succored by the Holy Women, French, 1796 - 1875, 1874, oil on canvas

Ludwig Hess (Swiss, 1760 - 1800), A Wooded Lakeside with an Italianate Villa, 1796, gouache on wove paper

George Catlin, Menomonie Chief, His Wife, and Son, American, 1796 - 1872, 1861-1869, oil on card mounted on paperboard

George Catlin, Weeco Chief, His Wife, and a Warrior, American, 1796 - 1872, 1861-1869, oil on card mounted on paperboard

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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.