1769 Collection (page 2)

Map of Hokianga Harbour, New Zealand, with a scene depicting Captain Cook and natives (Cook landed in New Zealand in 1769). Date: 1838

Only interview between the Commanders, Wellington and Nelson
The Army and Navy representing the only interview between the Great Commanders, Wellington and Nelson! Chromolithograph, unknown publisher

WELLINGTON RIDING
ARTHUR WELLESLEY, duke of WELLINGTON soldier and statesman, riding two years before his death Date: 1769 - 1852

A Map of Japan, 1769 (colour engraving)
985940 A Map of Japan, 1769 (colour engraving) by German School, (18th century); 42.5x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Map of Japan)

Samuel Hearnes Expedition to northern Canada 1769
Samuel Hearne watching a Native American sword-swallower 58, North American beaver, Castor canadensis 59 and Indians boiling water in a wooden barrel with hot stones 60

Double Portrait of the Marquis and Marquise de Marigny, 1769 (oil on canvas)
651229 Double Portrait of the Marquis and Marquise de Marigny, 1769 (oil on canvas) by Loo, Louis Michel van (1707-71); 130.2x97.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The first steam automobile, made by Cugnot in 1769 (b / w photo)
6009226 The first steam automobile, made by Cugnot in 1769 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first steam automobile, made by Cugnot in 1769)

The Man Who Works The Automaton
The man who works The Mechanical Turk, a fake Automaton Chess Player, designed by Baron Wolfgang von Kempelen. 1769

Sequel to the Battle of Temple Bar. 1769

Duke of Wellington (engraving)
1037062 Duke of Wellington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke of Wellington)

Laying the first stone of Blackfriars Bridge, London
Laying the first stone of Blackfriars Bridge by the Lord Mayor of London. 1769

Dr Shaw Preaching at St. Pauls Cross, London
Dr Shaw Preaching at St Pauls Cross, outside Old St Pauls Cathedral, London. 1769

Representation of an Ancient Tournament - Jousting
A Representation of an Ancient Tournament - Jousting. 1769

CAPTAIN COOK IN TAHITI
At Tahiti, Cook and his companions watch a human sacrifice Date: 1769

Portrait of Lord Chesterfield, Bust Length, Wearing the Order of the Garter
659275 Portrait of Lord Chesterfield, Bust Length, Wearing the Order of the Garter, Holding a Book, in a Painted Oval, 1769 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough

Portrait of Stadholder William V, 1768-69 (oil on canvas)
6041470 Portrait of Stadholder William V, 1768-69 (oil on canvas) by Ziesenis, Johann Georg (1716-76); 141x101 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Venus Fort, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas
3610722 Venus Fort, illustration from A journal of a voyage to the South Seas : in His Majestys ship, the Endeavour, 1794 (hand-coloured engraving) by Parkinson

Prince Zalim Singh, 1769 (gouache with gold paint on card)
1196786 Prince Zalim Singh, 1769 (gouache with gold paint on card) by Indian School, (18th century); 24x19.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Portrait of Elizabeth, Mrs John Bostock, c. 1769 (oil on canvas)
824240 Portrait of Elizabeth, Mrs John Bostock, c.1769 (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 127x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Elizabeth, Mrs John Bostock)

Portrait of a Gentleman, probably Mr. Lyte, in Black Van Dyke costume
1195524 Portrait of a Gentleman, probably Mr. Lyte, in Black Van Dyke costume, 1769 (oil on canvas) by Kettle, Tilly (1735-86); 26.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Garden Poppy with black Seeds, 1769 (hand-coloured engraving)
986057 Garden Poppy with black Seeds, 1769 (hand-coloured engraving) by Edwards, John (fl.1763-1812); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden Poppy with black Seeds)

Portrait of Annabella, Lady Blake as Juno Receiving the Cestus from Venus, c
824231 Portrait of Annabella, Lady Blake as Juno Receiving the Cestus from Venus, c.1769 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 237x146 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate 51 from Mineralogie
Or natif en dendriet sur du quartz de Mr. Forster. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.6 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines

SCOTTISH HAND-MILL C18
A Scottish handmill (2-part Quern) used for grinding up small quantities of corn. Date: 1769

WELLINGTON / STRATHFIELDSY
DUKE OF WELLINGTON Visit of Queen Victoria to Wellingtons Hampshire home, Strathfieldsay, in 1845 Date: 1769 - 1852

Georges, Baron Cuvier
GEORGES, BARON CUVIER French naturalist, lecturing on paleontology at the Museum (sic) dhistoire naturelle, Paris Date: 1769 - 1832

Shakespeare Jubilee, Stratford 1769
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Playwright and poet. The Shakespeare Jubilee at Stratford-upon-Avon. Date: 1769

New Lloyds Coffee House
The New Lloyds Coffee House, Popes Head Alley, London - the recognised meeting-place for marine insurers Date: after 1769

EVENTS / PACIFIC / COOK
While at Tahiti he and his companions watch a human sacrifice Date: 1769

Young Napoleon has his fortune told by a gipsy
The young Napoleon, later Emperor of France, has his fortune told by a gipsy in Corsica. Date: 1769 - 1821

Concert Mecanique, invented by M Richard
A Concert Mecanique invented by Monsieur Richard and demonstrated in the Royal Library. It consists of three automata, playing keyboard, violin and cello

Kempelins Automaton Chess Player
Wolfgang von Kempelins Automaton Chess Player. It was created in Germany, was widely exhibited, and eventually reappeared in New York in 1845. Date: 1769

Portrait of Countess Anna Petrovna Sheremetyeva (1744-1768), 1769. Creator: Ligotsky
Portrait of Countess Anna Petrovna Sheremetyeva (1744-1768), 1769. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Emperor Joseph II (1741-1790), 1769. Creator: Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-1787)
Portrait of Emperor Joseph II (1741-1790), 1769. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

Christian Gellert
CHRISTIAN FURCHTEGOTT GELLERT German churchman and writer, seated at his writing table, holding up one of his books for us to see. Date: 1715 - 1769

Soldier in green uniform of the Cisalpine Republic, French satellite state in northern Italy created by Napoleon Bonaparte the June 29, 1797 and a precursor of the Italian Republic

Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, San Diego, California, United States of America, c. 1915. The mission was founded on July 16, 1769, by Spanish friar Junipero Serra

Brienz Lake Brienz 1769 oil linden wood 25. 6 x 36. 8 cm
Brienz and Lake Brienz, 1769, oil on linden wood, 25.6 x 36.8 cm, on the back of the panel: Le Village et le Lac de Brientz. peint par J. L

Oberhaslital 1769 oil lime wood 26 x 37 cm back
The Oberhaslital, 1769, oil on lime wood, 26 x 37 cm, On the back of the panel: La Vallee Oberhasli dans le Canton de Berne. peinte par J. L

Seascape ruins 1769 oil canvas 78. 4 x 114. 4 cm
Seascape with ruins, 1769, oil on canvas, 78.4 x 114.4 cm, signed lower right: C. Wolff.1769. Caspar Wolf, Muri/Aargau 1735-1783 Heidelberg

Lorens Pasch Younger Kristina Magdalena Wargentin
Lorens Pasch the Younger, Kristina Magdalena Wargentin, Mrs Kristina Magdalena Wargentin, Ms Kristina Magdalena Wargentin, painting, 1769, oil on canvas, Height, 77 cm (30.3 inches), Width

Alexander Roslin John Jennings Brother sister-in-law
Alexander Roslin, John Jennings, his Brother and Sister-in-Law, painting, group portrait, 1769, Oil on canvas, Height, 121 cm (47.6 inches), Width, 148 cm (58.2 inches), Signed, Roslin a Paris 1769

Anders Eklund Jakob Jung 1729-1810 painting 1769
Anders Eklund, Jakob Jung, 1729-1810, painting, 1769, Oil on canvas, Height, 80 cm (31.4 inches), Width, 62 cm (24.4 inches), Signed, pinx

Self Portrait approximately 60 years age Self-portrait
Self Portrait at approximately 60 years of age, Self-portrait of the painter Engel Sam (1699-1769) at about the age of 60. Sitting, half-way, in front of an easel

Sailing ships turbulent water Sailing vessels
Sailing ships on turbulent water, Sailing vessels on turbulent water with a rowing boat on the right with five figures in it. There are four figures on the quay, rowing-boat, canoe, etc

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In the year 1769, as the Thirteen original colonies were taking their first steps towards independence, little did they know that a series of events would shape the course of history. It was a time when great leaders like Duke Wellington and Napoleon I were making their mark on the world stage. The Battle of Waterloo, fought in 1815, became one of the most significant conflicts in European history. Duke Wellington's strategic brilliance led to victory over Napoleon's forces. The clash between these two titans forever changed the political landscape. Speaking of politics, caricaturist Gillray captured the essence of this era through his satirical drawings. His portrayal of Napoleon I and King George III shed light on their contrasting personalities and power struggles. Summoned to Waterloo in Brussels for battle preparations, soldiers like those from Foot guards played an instrumental role in defending against Napoleon's army. Their bravery and unwavering commitment ensured victory for Duke Wellington. Meanwhile, artist LEJEUNE documented these historic moments through his paintings. His visitation to battlefields immortalized scenes that would be remembered for generations to come. On a different continent altogether, Boston underwent significant changes during this period. A map engraved by George G. Smith showcased how its topography transformed from 1722 until 1769 - a testament to progress and growth. Duke Wellington himself was no stranger to advancements; he embraced new technologies such as stereoscopes which allowed people to experience three-dimensional images firsthand. As for Napoleon, even on St Helena where he was exiled after defeat at Waterloo, he remained ever vigilant with his trusty spyglass by his side - always keeping an eye on any potential threats or opportunities that may arise. Thus, in 1769, amidst battles won and lost both on land and sea; amidst political intrigue and territorial transformations; amidst technological advancements shaping artistry - history unfolded before our very eyes setting the stage for what was yet to come.