1782 Collection (page 4)

Petit tandrek de Madagascar, A black-and-white Streifentenrek (hedgehog species living on Madagascar), signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Desmoulins sculp, pl. 93, after p. 146 (vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Big cardamom of Madagascar, Great Cardamom from Madagascar, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sculp, Pl. 137, after p. 242 (Vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

The zenik of the Hottentots, A Zenik of the Hottentoten with black spine stripes, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Desmoulins sculp, Pl. 92, before P. 145 (Bd. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Cardamom of the Malabar Coast, Green Cardamom of the Malabar Coast (Amomum repens = Elettaria cardamomum), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Milsan sculp, Pl. 136, after p. 240 (Vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Red-backed Little Creeper, China, Chinese Whistling Creeper, and Gray Creeper from China, 1. Small Nuthatch with Red Back from China, 2. Pipe Body from China, 3. Gray Nuthatch from China, Signed: P

Maquis abourres
Maquis a bourres, Maki monkey with dense red-yellow fur (lemurs), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Desmoulins sculp, Pl. 89, before p. 143 (Vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

The nelicourvi of Madagascar, The weaver bird, which got its name because of its conspicuous nest building, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, J.J. Avril sculp, Pl. 112, after p. 200 (vol)

Brief of Malacca, Blackbird from Malacca, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, J.J. Avril sculp, Pl. 110, after p. 190 (vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M. (pinx.); Avril, J. J. (sculp.), 1782, Sonnerat, Pierre;

Andrew L, An Indri, a big maki, except that he has no tail, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Desmoulins sculp, Pl. 88, after p. 142 (Bd. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Madablota, Banisteria tetraptera, signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Milsan sculp, pl. 135, after p. 238 (vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M. (pinx.); Milsan (sculp.), 1782, Sonnerat, Pierre;

L aye - aye, An aye-aye, also finger-animal (primate from the group of lemurs), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Desmoulins sculp, pl. 86, after p. 138 (vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Drum wood, Flowers and fruit of the Drum Tree (Tambourissa quadrifida, Monimia Family), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Milsan sculp, Pl. 134, before p. 237 (Vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

The big squirrel of the coast of Malabar, Big Squirrel on the coast of Malabar, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Desmoulins sculp, Pl. 87, before p. 139 (Bd. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Soupramanier, Soupramanier, the second son of Shiva, rides a peacock, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 56, before p. 183 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

King George III (1738-1820). 1782

Daniel Auber / 1861
DANIEL FRANCOIS ESPRIT AUBER French composer Date: 1782 - 1871

Niccolo Paganini
NICCOLO PAGANINI Italian musician, sketch of 1840

Pyroscaphe Steamboat
Jouffroys steamboat proves its capability by steaming against the current on the Saone at Lyon, but the French government refuse to adopt the new technology

Admiral Rodney on board his flagship the Formidable at the Battle of the Saintes, aka the Battle of Dominica, 1782, during the American Revolutionary War

George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney, breaking the French Line during the Battle of Saintes aka Battle of Dominica, 1782. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

Aigrette Scarlet-bush Cristaria coccinea Signed
Aigrette, Scarlet-bush (Cristaria coccinea), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Milsan sculp, Pl. 140, before p. 247 (Vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M. (pinx.); Milsan (sculp.), 1782, Sonnerat, Pierre;

Marse na Marshland Marsana Marsana buxifolia
Marse na, Marshland Marsana (Marsana buxifolia), signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Milsan sculp, pl. 139, before p. 245 (vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M. (pinx.); Milsan (sculp.), 1782, Sonnerat, Pierre;

Madablota Banisteria tetraptera signed P. Sonnerat pinx
Madablota, Banisteria tetraptera, signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Milsan sculp, pl. 135, after p. 238 (vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M. (pinx.); Milsan (sculp.), 1782, Sonnerat, Pierre;

I missed Star bush Grewia asiatica Signed P. Sonnerat pinx
I missed, Star bush (Grewia asiatica), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sculp, Pl. 138, after p. 244 (Vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Cardamom Malabar Coast Green Cardamom Amomum repens = Elettaria cardamomum
Cardamom of the Malabar Coast, Green Cardamom of the Malabar Coast (Amomum repens = Elettaria cardamomum), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Milsan sculp, Pl. 136, after p. 240 (Vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Big cardamom Madagascar Great Cardamom Signed
Big cardamom of Madagascar, Great Cardamom from Madagascar, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sculp, Pl. 137, after p. 242 (Vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Drum wood Flowers fruit Drum Tree Tambourissa quadrifida
Drum wood, Flowers and fruit of the Drum Tree (Tambourissa quadrifida, Monimia Family), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Milsan sculp, Pl. 134, before p. 237 (Vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Wives Wampi Clausena lansium signed P. Sonnerat pinx
Wives, Wampi (Clausena lansium), signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Milsan sculp, pl. 130, after p. 232 (vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M. (pinx.); Milsan (sculp.), 1782, Sonnerat, Pierre;

Litchi Branch fruits lychee tree Signed P. Sonnerat pinx
Litchi, Branch with fruits of a lychee tree, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Milsan sculp, Pl. 129, after p. 230 (vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M. (pinx.); Milsan (sculp.), 1782, Sonnerat, Pierre;

Tree mastiff Flowers fruits mast tree = Polyalthia Longifolia
Tree of mastiff, Flowers and fruits of the mast tree = Polyalthia Longifolia (Uvaria Longifolia), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sculp, Pl. 131, before p. 233 (Vol. 2), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Cheese big flowers Flowers leaves capsule fruits
Cheese with big flowers, Flowers, leaves and capsule fruits of a snail tree = Bombax Gossypium (Cochlospermum religiosum), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Milsan sculp, Pl. 133, before p. 235 (Vol)

Teroton party chariot race people draw decorated wagon
Teroton party or chariot race, Many people draw a decorated wagon for the feast of Teroton, on which ornaments of wars, lives and manifestations of the Indian gods are shown, Signed: P

Chiven Vichenou under name Sangara narainen Illustration
Chiven and Vichenou under the name of Sangara narainen, Illustration of the idols Shiva and Vishnu under the name Sangara narainen (fire-water) in one person, signed: P

Indian writing olles Indian writes palm leaves
Indian writing on olles, An Indian writes on palm leaves, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 28, after p. 136 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Vairevert third son Shiva god destruction Signed
Vairevert, Vairevert, the third son of Shiva and god of destruction, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 57, before p. 183 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Bream Vichenou sect Clothing Frisureins Brahmins
Bream of the Vichenou sect, Clothing and Frisureins Brahmins of the Vishnu sect, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 12, after p. 50 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Gari Indian Gari partially roofed vehicle pulled
Gari, Indian Gari, a partially roofed vehicle pulled by two oxen and used for an exit, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 7, to p. 32 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Grandfathers Virapatren fourth son Shiva born
Grandfathers, Virapatren, the fourth son of Shiva, who was born with a thousand heads and two thousand arms, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 58, after p. 184 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Nabob going promenade palanquin rich Indian ruler
Nabob going to the promenade in a palanquin, A rich Indian ruler (Nabob) is carried in a litter and escorted by servants on a trip, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 8, before p. 33 (v)

Indian widow Clothing Indian widow standing spring
Indian widow, Clothing of an Indian widow standing near a spring of water, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 6, after p. 31 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Indian Vichenou sect Clothing Indian belonging
Indian of the Vichenou sect, Clothing of an Indian belonging to the Vishnu sect, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 4, to p. 28 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Twisted Quichena Calengam Snake Krishna wrapped
Twisted Quichena of the Calengam Snake, Krishna is wrapped by the serpent Calengam (Kaliya), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, pl. 46, before p. 169 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

3rd incarnation Vichenou wild boar Third incarnation
3rd incarnation of Vichenou in wild boar, Third incarnation of Vishnus as wild boar, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 38, before p. 161 (Vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Manmadin god love Representation god love Manmadin
Manmadin god of love, Representation of the god of love Manmadin with bow and arrow, riding on a budgerigar, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 34, after p. 156 (Bd. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Picote flip Two Indians working scoop irrigating
Picote or flip, Two Indians working on a scoop for irrigating the fields, Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 23, before p. 107 (Vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Quichena dancing Calengam snake Krishna dances
Quichena dancing on the Calengam snake, Krishna dances on the serpent Calengam (Kaliya), Signed: P. Sonnerat pinx, Poisson sc, Pl. 47, before p. 169 (vol. 1), Sonnerat, Pierre M

Indian Monnoys 2 Illustrations various Indian coins
Indian Monnoys_2, Illustrations of various Indian coins, Fig. 1-18: Indian Fanon (Fanam) from various provinces, Fig. 19-23: Indian Doudou from various provinces, Fig

Indian Monnees 1 Illustrations various Indian coins
Indian Monnees_1, Illustrations of various Indian coins, Figs. 1-8: Indian rupees from various provinces, Figs. 9-14: Indian pagodas with figures of gods, Fig.1: Roupie marchande de Pondichery, Fig

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"1782: A Year of Art, Music, and Historical Moments" Step back in time to the year 1782, a pivotal period filled with remarkable events and cultural milestones. In Cromford, Derbyshire, England, the Wright Cotton Mill stands proudly as a symbol of industrial progress. Its towering presence illuminates the night sky in Arkwrights Cotton Mills by Night. Meanwhile, on distant seas, a fierce Naval Battle rages on. The clash of ships echoes through history as brave sailors fight for supremacy. Ingres immortalizes this epic encounter in his masterpiece Paganini. Across Europe's grand stages, music takes center stage. At Kings Theatre in London, virtuoso violinist Paganini enchants audiences with his mesmerizing melodies. And not far away from there lies another musical tale - Mozart and Constanze embark on their honeymoon journey amidst harmonious bliss. In the realm of artistry and entertainment, Carington Bowles captures the whimsical spirit of the era with The Comical Hotch-Potch or the Alphabet Turn'd Posture-Master print—a delightful glimpse into comedic performances that brought joy to many. Yet amidst these cultural marvels emerge significant historical moments too. Banastre Tarleton leaves an indelible mark as he leads troops during turbulent times while Charleston SC witnesses British evacuation—an event that shapes America's destiny forever. Royalty also graces our narrative; Her Royal Highness Princess Royal and her four sisters radiate elegance and grace wherever they go—symbols of regal splendor etched into history books for generations to come. Lastly but certainly not least is the Siege of Gibraltar—the ultimate test of resilience where courage knows no bounds. As cannons roar and walls tremble under relentless attacks; heroes rise to defend their fortress against all odds—a testament to human determination at its finest. And so we delve into 1782—a year encapsulating triumphs in industry, artistry, music, and history.