1759 Collection

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

Four of the Eddystone Lighthouses
Engraving of the four Eddystone Lighthouses. From left to right: the first lighthouse (1699) built by Henry Winstanley; the second lighthouse (1708) built by John Rudyerd; the third lighthouse (1759)

Mary Wollstonecraft
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT GODWIN writer, wife of William Godwin, mother of Mary Shelley

DR. PANGLOSS / CANDIDE
Dr. Pangloss, played by Mr. Harley in the stage version

Robert Burns / Nasmyth
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet Portrait

REYNOLDS: CLEOPATRA. Kitty Fisher as Cleopatra dissolving the Pearl. Oil on canvas, 1759, by Sir Joshua Reynolds

Mary Wollstonecraft / Opie
MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT GODWIN writer, wife of William Godwin, mother of Mary Shelley

Handel as a Child
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL Young Georg Friedrich is found by his parents at the keyboard in the middle of the night... Date: 1685 - 1759

Charles Simeon
CHARLES SIMEON Divine and author

Rasselas and Imlac digging a tunnel
Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia, together with his companion, the wise man Imlac, digging a tunnel in order to escape the Happy Valley and see what life is like beyond it

EVNT2A-00048
British capturing Quebec in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, French and Indian War, 1759. Hand-colored woodcut

William Kirby (Howard)
WILLIAM KIRBY entomologist, rector of Barham, Suffolk Date: 1759 - 1850

Major General James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm at the Battle of Quebec, 13 September 1759
BATTLE OF QUEBEC, 1759. Major General James Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm at the Battle of Quebec, 13 September 1759. Photogravure, 1894, after a painting by Augustus Tholey

James Wolfe (1727-1759) English soldier. Death of General Wolfe on the Heights of Abraham as Quebec was captured from the French who also lost their commander, General Montcalm: 13 September 1759

QUEBEC: WOLFEs DEATH. General Wolfe killed at the Siege of Quebec, 1759. English copper engraving, 1792

EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE, 1759. The lighthouse at Eddystone, England, rebuilt by John Smeaton in 1759. Line engraving, French, 19th century

Marquis De Montcalm
LOUIS-JOSEPH, marquis de MONTCALM-GOZON French commander in Canada

FORT NIAGARA, 1759. The French surrender of Fort Niagara, on the eastern shore of the Niagara River, to British forces led by Sir William Johnson during the French and Indian War, 26 July 1759

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

Charles Simeon (Kay)
CHARLES SIMEON Divine and author

W Wilberforce / Finden
WILLIAM WILBERFORCE English philanthropist and politician at age 73

SCHILLER (1759 - 1805)
FRIEDRICH VON SCHILLER Statue of the German writer, poet and historian, in his hometown Marbach (Southern Germany)

Handels London Home
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL his London home, 57 Brooke Street

Militia or Marine Pattern. 78 in flintlock musket, 1759
Militia or Marine Pattern.78 in flintlock musket, 1759; 42 in barrel, iron ramrod, no escutcheon or tail-pipe. Date: 1759

Portrait Adolf Hendrik van Rechteren Adolph Hendrik Graaf van Rechteren
Portrait of Adolf Hendrik van Rechteren Adolph Hendrik Graaf van Rechteren (title on object), Bust of Adolf Hendrik van Rechteren in an oval

DDE-90035442
Spain, Castilla y Leon Region, Segovia Province, Sierra de Guadarrama Area, San Ildefonso, Palacio Real de Riofrio, Royal Palace built by King Ferdinand VI in1759 Date: 05/04/2008

Scaling of the Heights of Abraham
LAL337957 Scaling of the Heights of Abraham by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scaling of the Heights of Abraham); © Look and Learn

Le Lions en allant en Guerre, c. 1755-1759 (engraving)
985927 Le Lions en allant en Guerre, c.1755-1759 (engraving) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Lions en allant en Guerre. Fable CI)

Battle of Quiberon Bay (Bataille des Cardineaux), near Saint Nazaire, France, a naval battle fought between the British and the French on 20 November 1759, during the Seven Years War (1756-1763)

The Taking of Fort Louis, Guadeloupe, West Indies, by British forces against the French, 14 February 1759, during the Seven Years War (1756-1763). Date: 1759

Opening of the New Eddystone Lighthouse (engraving)
1624020 Opening of the New Eddystone Lighthouse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the New Eddystone Lighthouse)

Scaling the Heights of Abraham, illustration from Glorious Battles of English
IL193442 Scaling the Heights of Abraham, illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Scaling of the Heights of Abraham (watercolour)
2818132 Scaling of the Heights of Abraham (watercolour) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scaling of the Heights of Abraham.); © Look and Learn

A Classical Roman Arcade, with Figures in the Foreground, 1759 (black chalk
827570 A Classical Roman Arcade, with Figures in the Foreground, 1759 (black chalk, pen and black ink, brown and grey wash) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 48.5x36.2

Eddystone Lighthouses, Past, Present, and Future (engraving)
1054119 Eddystone Lighthouses, Past, Present, and Future (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eddystone Lighthouses, Past, Present, and Future)

House of the Cock Lane Ghost, 1759 (litho)
5999376 House of the Cock Lane Ghost, 1759 (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: House of the Cock Lane Ghost, 1759)

Les Deux Avanturiers et le Talisman, c. 1755-1759 (engraving)
986134 Les Deux Avanturiers et le Talisman, c.1755-1759 (engraving) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Deux Avanturiers et le Talisman; Fable CCII)

Double Oriflamme, 1759 (hand-coloured engraving)
985703 Double Oriflamme, 1759 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); 48x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Double Oriflamme)

Death of General Wolfe before Quebec in 1759 (engraving)
973071 Death of General Wolfe before Quebec in 1759 (engraving) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of General Wolfe before Quebec in 1759)

National Festival in honor of The Centenary Birthday of Scotlands Immortal Bard, Robert Burns
3657102 National Festival in honor of The Centenary Birthday of Scotlands Immortal Bard, Robert Burns, 25 January 1859 (chromolitho) by English School

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In the year 1759, history witnessed a multitude of remarkable events and creations that shaped our world. Among them were the Four Eddystone Lighthouses, standing tall against treacherous waves, guiding ships to safety with their unwavering light. It was also in this year that two literary giants emerged: Robert Burns and Mary Wollstonecraft. Burns enchanted us with his poetic prowess while Wollstonecraft challenged societal norms through her thought-provoking writings. The spirit of enlightenment prevailed as Dr. Pangloss from Voltaire's "Candide" spread his optimistic philosophy amidst a changing world. Meanwhile, Reynolds immortalized beauty on canvas with his masterpiece "Cleopatra, " featuring Kitty Fisher dissolving a precious pearl. Artistic expressions continued to flourish as Nasmyth captured the essence of Robert Burns in paint, revealing the poet's soul through brushstrokes. Opie portrayed Mary Wollstonecraft's strength and intellect on canvas, inspiring generations to come. Music found its prodigy in Handel even at an early age; his talent resonated throughout time and continues to enchant audiences today. Charles Simeon dedicated himself to spreading faith and hope during challenging times. Literature took us on adventures as Rasselas and Imlac dug deep into tunnels, symbolizing humanity's quest for meaning and purpose beyond material possessions. Amidst all these achievements, William Kirby (Howard) made significant contributions to entomology – unraveling nature's mysteries one insect at a time. The year 1759 serves as a testament to human ingenuity across various fields – from engineering marvels like lighthouses protecting lives at sea to artistic masterpieces capturing emotions frozen in time. It reminds us that each era leaves behind its own legacy for future generations to cherish and build upon.