1796 Collection (page 7)

Jean-Antoine Galignani
JEAN-ANTOINE GALIGNANI French publisher : amongst other publications, issued famous english-language guides for visitors. Date: 1796 - 1873

James Fordyce
JAMES FORDYCE Presbyterian churchman, friend of Dr Johnson. Date: 1720 - 1796

John Forbes, Admiral
JOHN FORBES Scottish naval commander Date: 1714 - 1796

Christian Febiger
CHRISTIAN FEBIGER Military in America with his autograph Date: 1746 - 1796

William Benson Earle
WILLIAM BENSON EARLE Philanthropist of the Close, Salisbury. Date: 1740 - 1796

Thos. Slingsby Duncombe
THOMAS SLINGSBY DUNCOMBE statesman, seated in 1858 Date: 1796 - 1861

Louis Duc De Crillon
LOUIS des BALBES de BERTON de CRILLON, duc de Mahon French military, descendant of Henri IVs comrade-in-arms. Date: 1717 - 1796

Frederic Chamier
FREDERIC CHAMIER Historical writer and novelist Date: 1796 - 1870

Lord John Cavendish
LORD JOHN CAVENDISH son of William, 3rd duke statesman Date: 1732 - 1796

Sir Henry Bentinck
SIR HENRY JOHN WILLIAM BENTINCK British military commander who took part in all the major battles of the Crimea, later held various posts at court. Date: 1796 - 1878

Pierre Clement Berard
PIERRE CLEMENT BERARD French pamphleteer. Date: 1796 - 1834+

Costume / Townsfolk 1796
A working class woman wears a buffont, a checked apron over a quilted petticoat & skirt draped to create a polonaise. The man wears a bicorne hat & short boots. Date: 1796

Alexandra Fedorovna
ALEXANDRA FEDOROVNA of Prussia Wife of Nicholas (Nikolai) I of Russia (1796 - 1855) (ruled 1825 - 1855) Date: 1798 - 1860

Adm. Ferdinand Hamelin
FERDINAND-ALPHONSE HAMELIN Admiral of the French fleet. Commanded Black Sea squadron during Crimean War. Date: 1796 - 1864

Sir William Chambers
SIR WILLIAM CHAMBERS Landscape designer, the architect of Somerset House and the Kew Gardens Pagoda. Date: 1726 - 1796

Sir George Back Taylor
SIR GEORGE BACK - Arctic explorer. Date: 1796 - 1878

David Rittenhouse
DAVID RITTENHOUSE American astronomer Date: 1732 - 1796

Duck Hunt / Alken
DUCK The eccentric Shropshire Squire John Mytton (1796-1834) wearing a nightshirt crawls across the snow on his knees to bag a few wild ducks. Date: 1820s

General Rumiantsev
PETR RUMIANTSEV Prominent Russian military commander during the Russo- Turkish war Date: (1725 - 1796)

Gaspard Michel Pagani
GASPARD MICHEL PAGANI Belgian mathematician Date: 1796 - 1855

Sir Hugh Palliser
SIR HUGH PALLISER Naval captain. Date: 1723 - 1796

Sir Fitzroy Kelly
SIR FITZROY KELLY lawyer Date: 1796 - 1880

Bart. Prosper Enfantin
Barthelemy Prosper ENFANTIN French social reformer, follower of Saint-Simon and promoter of Saint-Simonism Date: 1796 - 1864

Heilmann / Cotton Machine
Josua Heilmann, the German innovator is inspired by watching his wife combing their daughters hair to invent a combing machine for cotton. Date: 1796 - 1848

Ary Scheffer
ARY SCHEFFER Dutch/French artist, in 1840 Date: 1796 - 1858

Baron Dupotet
BARON J D DEs DUPOTET French scientist, pioneer of hypnotism Date: 1796 - 1881

Burns Monument Brig Doon
ROBERT BURNS Monument to Scotlands national poet at Brig of Doon Date: 1759 - 1796

Burns Tam O shanter Grav
ROBERT BURNS Kirkoswald and the grave of Tam O Shanter, the subject of a famous comic poem by Burns Date: 1759 - 1796

Burns Mausoleum Dumfries
ROBERT BURNS Mausoleum to Scotlands national poet at Dumfries Date: 1759 - 1796

John Kay / Caricature Rm
JOHN KAY One of his caricatured victims is not all that pleased with the way he has been portrayed Date: 1742 - 1826

Burns with Muse / Burney
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet: his muse interrupts him as he ploughs; based on a design for a monument Date: 1759 - 1796

Robert Burns / Watt
ROBERT BURNS the Scottish national poet, surrounded by angels and agricultural implements, with a scene of his home below Date: 1759 - 1796

Robert Burns / Cook
ROBERT BURNS the Scottish national poet: his statue, sculpted by John Flaxman Date: 1759 - 1796

Robert Burns / Fry
ROBERT BURNS the Scottish national poet Date: 1759 - 1796

Robert Burns / Payne
ROBERT BURNS the Scottish national poet, surrounded by scenes from his poems, including Tam O Shanter running away from the fairies Date: 1759 - 1796

Robert Burns / Warren
ROBERT BURNS the Scottish national poet Date: 1759 - 1796

Robert Burns / Holl Oval
ROBERT BURNS the Scottish national poet Date: 1759 - 1796

Princess Charlotte
PRINCESS CHARLOTTE Only daughter and heir to George IV; married Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld in 1816; died giving birth to a stillborn son in 1817. Date: 1796 - 1817

Humboldt Age 26 / Krausse
ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT German scientist and traveller at age 26 (1796) Date: 1769 - 1859

W. H. Prescott
WILLIAM HICKLING PRESCOTT American historian Date: 1796 - 1859

David Roberts
DAVID ROBERTS Scottish artist Date: 1796 - 1864

Charles C Pinckney
CHARLES COTESWORTH PINCKNEY American Major General and statesman. Aide to George Washington during revolution. Minister to France in 1796. Date: 1746 - 1825

Robert Burns with Muse
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet with his muse: she interrupts him as he ploughs, and inspires him to write poetry Date: 1759 - 1796

Robert Burns / Lord Daer
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet with Lord Daer Date: 1759 - 1796

Hunter Shows Prowess
English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) renowned for his sporting prowess & reckless behaviour successfully negotiates some high railings. Date: 1820s

Events / War / Revolutionary
ITALIAN CAMPAIGN Napoleon with his staff Date: circa May 1796

Sir George Back - British Artic Explorer
Sir George Back (1796-1878), a British Arctic explorer. Date: 1828

Burns D place Room
ROBERT BURNS Room where Scotlands national poet died, in Dumfries Date: 1759 - 1796

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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.