1798 Collection (page 21)

Royal Exchange / Dublin
The city Hall in Dublin, formerly the Royal Exchange built between 1769 and 1779 located at the top of Parliament Street next to Dublins Castle

Dublin Castle / 1817
The seat of British rule in Ireland until 1922. Most of the building dates from the 18th century but a castle has stood on this site since the days of King John

Luigi Galvani
LUIGI GALVANI Italian scientist, notable for early experiments with electricity

Louis Desire Veron
LOUIS DESIRE VERON French medical practitioner and journalist

Mariner Stops One Guest
The Ancient Mariner stops one of three young men on their way to a wedding to compel him to listen to his story

Woman of Salamanca
A woman of Salamanca

1798 Rebel Leaders Held
The Capture of Colclough and Harvey - English troops offer gentlemanly assistance to woman during arrest of rebel leaders

Ploos Van Amstel
JACOB CORNELIS PLOOS VAN AMSTEL Dutch art collector and engraver

French Dancers 1798
French couple dancing, during the Directoire. The man is not a war cripple, but holds his left arm behind his back

French Duellist
A confident French duellist, from the period of the Directoire

Frenchwoman, Directoire
Well-dressed Frenchwoman of the Directoire period

Soldiers Cooking
SOLDIERS COOKING British troops in camp - the men take care of the cooking, while their womenfolk do the laundry in the river and hang it out to dry

Delacroix Self-Portrait
FERDINAND VICTOR EUGENE DELACROIX French Romantic painter

Pitt Belabours Fox
Pitt chastises Fox for his support of the French Revolution

Suffering Chilblains
An unfortunate man rubs ointment on his chilblained feet, while his wife looks on sympathetically

Ladies Skipping
The Fashionable Amusement of Skipping

Sandals in Fashion
Three ladies compare their sandals - this years fashionable footwear

Adam Mickiewicz
ADAM MICKIEWICZ Polish poet and radical

Charles Wilkes (Chappel)
Charles Wilkes U.s. Naval

Egyptian Campaign 1798
EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN Napoleon urges his men across the desert from Alexandria to Cairo, taking the short route via Damanhour

Delacroix / Masson
Ferdinand Victor Eugene Delacroix French Artist

The Massachusetts State House, 1798, designed by Charles Bulfinch, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

16th Century Townhouses
Houses in Butcher Row, London; the building on the right, demolished in 1798, is supposed to have been where the Gunpowder Plotters did their plotting

Sphinx (Denon)
A head-on view of the sphinx as it was found by the French army during Napoleons Egyptian campaign, and recorded by scholars

Napoleon and Sphinx
Napoleon takes time off from campaigning in Egypt to ponder the Riddle of the Sphinx

Science / Rumford / Munich
Count Rumford inspects the cannon production at the military arsenal in Munich. Rumford was interested in the new processes of metallic milling

Fighting for Supremacy
England and France fight for world supremacy

S. Rosa Di Viterbo
Santa Rosa of Viterbo has her uncorrupted hand kissed by pope Pius VI, who then as a thank-you to the nuns, allows them to kiss his feet

French Take Malta 1798
On his way to Egypt, Napoleon stops at the island of Malta and takes it : the British will take it away from him in 1800, though

Naval Action 1798
NAVAL ACTION OFF CANDIA Engagement between the British warship Leander and the French Le Genereux

Jules Michelet / Collette
JULES MICHELET French historian

Jules Michelet / Lafosse
JULES MICHELET French historian

Battle of Ross 1798
Rebels defeated at the Battle of Ross

Auguste Comte / Toulliou
AUGUSTE COMTE French philosopher

Auguste Comte / Trinquart
AUGUSTE COMTE French philosopher

French Camel Corps 1798
Trooper of the Camel Corps of Napoleons Egyptian campaign

Alexander Dyce / Cdv
Alexander Dyce Scholar

Stanislaw Ii / Polish
STANISLAW II AUGUSTUS PONIATOWSKI Last independent King of Poland (1764-95)

Family on Horseback
A family on horseback

Full Dress 1798
Two ladies in full dresses - on the left, lilac dress with green net CURRICLE and yellow muslin BANDEAUX; on the right, a simpler dress but a turban head dress

Working Class Dress 1798
Clothing worn by a young, working class woman (a milkmaid) and a young boy and girl who are her customers, at the end of the eighteenth century

Map / Africa / Egypt / Aboukir
Map of Egypt: Aboukir Bay, scene of the Battle of the Nile (1 August 1798)

Johann & Georg Forster
JOHANN REINHOLD FORSTER and GEORG FORSTER (1754 - 1794) Father and son travellers and writers, who accompanied Cook on his second world voyage

Benjamin Lee Guinness
BENJAMIN LEE GUINNESS Irish brewer; manager (from 1825), sole proprietor (1855) of brewing business founded by his father; first lord mayor of Dublin (1851)

Edward Jenner & Patient
EDWARD JENNER In 1798 he announced that if a child is inoculated with cowpox, two months later s/he won t contract smallpox even though inoculated with it

Uprising against French
The populace of Naples rise up against the French

Mariner, Albatross Shot
The Mariner shoots the albatross with his crossbow

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"1798: A Year of Empires, Revolutions, and Artistic Marvels" Step back in time to the year 1798, a period marked by significant historical events and captivating artistic creations. Explore the ancient Persian Empire through an intricately detailed map that unveils its vast territories and rich cultural heritage. In this era of political upheaval, Irish patriot Wolfe Tone emerges as a prominent figure advocating for independence. His influential voice echoes across nations, inspiring movements for freedom and self-determination. Meanwhile, Francisco Goya's masterpiece "The Witches Sabbath" mesmerizes viewers with its dark allure. Painted on canvas between 1795-98, it captures the mysterious rituals and supernatural elements that have fascinated humanity throughout centuries. Witness the grandeur of The Centenary of the Smithfield Club Cattle Show exhibition lithograph from 1798-1897. This celebration showcases not only agricultural achievements but also reflects societal progress during this transformative century. Dublin's iconic Rotunda Hospital stands tall as a testament to medical advancements during this period. Its walls witnessed countless lives being brought into the world while embracing innovative practices in healthcare. Delve into history with Napoleon's Campaign in Egypt map; witness his audacious attempt to expand French influence beyond Europe's borders. Experience firsthand how these military endeavors shaped global politics and forever altered regional dynamics. Immerse yourself in Villa Ferrigni alongside Leopardi - an Italian poet who found solace within its serene surroundings amidst turbulent times. Discover how art provided respite from worldly chaos and became a source of inspiration for creative minds like his. Uncover intriguing connections such as Claire Clairmont - known for her association with famous Romantic poets including Lord Byron - whose life intertwines with key figures like Wolfe Tone during this eventful year. Napoleon himself embarks on an expedition to Egypt, leaving an indelible mark on both history books and popular imagination alike.