1789 Collection (page 6)

Landscape waterfall 1789 oil walnut 12. 5 x 20. 5 cm
Landscape with waterfall, 1789, oil on walnut, 12.5 x 20.5 cm, not marked, Johann Heinrich Wuest, Zurich 1741-1821 Zurich

Ursula 1789 oil canvas 26. 3 x 24. 8 cm unsigned
Ursula, around 1789, oil on canvas, 26.3 x 24.8 cm, unsigned, Johann Heinrich Fussli, Zurich 1741-1825 Putney Hill b. London

Portrait Pieter van Bleiswijk 1724-90 councilor
Portrait of Pieter van Bleiswijk (1724-90), councilor of Holland, Portrait of Pieter van Bleiswijk (1724-90). Hollands pensioner. Bust to the left, the face turned to the viewer

Silhouette man right anonymous historical person portrayed
Silhouette of a man, to the right, anonymous historical person portrayed, male sex, man, Jan Willem Caspari, 1789 - 1822, paper, brush, h 126 mm × w 86 mm

Porta Maggiore Rome Drawing group drawings landscapes
The Porta Maggiore in Rome The Porta Maggiore in Rome, Drawing from a group of drawings of landscapes and cityscapes in Italy (Rome, Tivoli, Civita Castellana and Pozzuoli)

Sitting male nude left arms back Jan Willem Pieneman
Sitting male nude, to the left, arms on the back, Jan Willem Pieneman, 1789 - 1853, paper, chalk, h 458 mm × w 393 mm

Sketches two sitting figures landscape people
Sketches of two sitting figures and a landscape with people on horseback, In the box at the top two sitting figures and in the box below a landscape with people on horseback, picture, painting

Sleeping young man side road rests head sack
Sleeping young man the side of a road. He rests his head on a sack. Sleeping, unconsciousness, Pieter de Goeje, Amsterdam (possibly), 1789 - 1859, paper, etching, w 143 mm × h 65 mm

Interior letter-reading woman La Surprise Agreable
Interior with letter-reading woman La Surprise Agreable. (title on object), Interior with a woman reading a letter, sitting on a chair

Two putti goat tambourine he-goat billy-goat
Two putti with a goat and tambourine, he-goat, billy-goat, tambourine, cupids: amores, amoretti, putti, Jacob Hoolaart, Dordrecht, 1728 - 1789, paper, etching, h 78 mm × w 80 mm

Two images man cane hand Leaning left stick right taking off
Two images of a man with a cane, Two images of a man with a cane in hand. Leaning on the left on his stick and on the right taking off his hat, baring the head, lifting ones hat, walking stick

Man horseback woman child foreground dog riding
Man on horseback with woman and child, in the foreground a dog, riding a horse, ass, or mule, rider horseman dog, Jacob Hoolaart, Dordrecht, 1728 - 1789, paper, etching, h 90 mm × w 81 mm

Two putti buck tambourine he-goat billy-goat
Two putti with buck and tambourine, he-goat, billy-goat, tambourine, cupids: amores, amoretti, putti, Jacob Hoolaart, Dordrecht, 1728 - 1789, paper, etching, h 79 mm × w 77 mm

Two children birds Two naked children bird string
Two children with birds, Two naked children with a bird each on a string, child, birds, Jacob Hoolaart, Dordrecht, 1728 - 1789, paper, etching, h 85 mm × w 73 mm

Bust portrait actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II role
Bust portrait of the actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II in the role of Soga no Goro, Ichikawa Monnosuke II, Katsukawa Shunko (mentioned on object), Japan, 1789, paper, colour woodcut, h 380 mm × w 250 mm

hour monkey Elegant representations twelve hours
The hour of the monkey Elegant representations of the twelve hours (series title) Furyu junitoki (series title on object), Two women and a child walking among flowering trees

Moon Party Three women room overlooking Sumida River
Moon Party, Three women in a room overlooking the Sumida River and Rogoku Bridge, woman with fan standing on porch, talking with woman in the same dress sitting in windowsill

Ferry Sumida River six passengers sailing two women waiting
Ferry on the Sumida River, Ferry with six passengers, sailing to two women waiting on the riverbank. Torii Kiyonaga (mentioned on object), Japan, 1785 - 1789, paper, colour woodcut

Landscape houses obelisk cottage needle Sauveur Legros
Landscape with houses near an obelisk, cottage, obelisk, needle, Sauveur Legros (mentioned on object), 1789, paper, etching, h 83 mm × w 159 mm

Memorial Petrus Pijpers Allegorical memorial
Memorial for Petrus Pijpers, Allegorical memorial for the poet Petrus Pijpers. In the middle the monument with the portrait of Pijpers on it, in a circular frame

Man leaning stick walking stick staff Jacob Hoolaart
Man leaning on a stick, walking stick, staff, Jacob Hoolaart (mentioned on object), Dordrecht, 1728 - 1789, paper, etching, h 113 mm × w 60 mm

Man stick taking off hat walking stick staff
Man with stick taking off his hat, walking stick, staff, baring the head, lifting ones hat, Jacob Hoolaart (mentioned on object), Dordrecht, 1728 - 1789, paper, etching, h 113 mm × w 50 mm

Prussian hussars guard Leidse Poort Amsterdam
The Prussian hussars guard at the Leidse Poort in Amsterdam, 1787 The Prussian hussars guard, Outside the Leijdsche Poort in Amsterdam (...) (title on object)

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In the year 1789, amidst a world of change and historical significance, numerous events unfolded that left an indelible mark on society. Cuckfield, a quaint village nestled in Sussex, witnessed locals diligently harvesting oysters from its bountiful waters. Meanwhile, across the English Channel in France, the Tennis Court Oath was sworn by members of the Third Estate during the French Revolution—a pivotal moment symbolizing their determination for political reform. On another front, HMS Implacable sailed proudly through seas in 1920 after serving valiantly during various conflicts. Revolutionary cards were dealt with fervor as gambling enthusiasts sought entertainment and fortune alike. In boxing rings across England, Jack Broughton showcased his prowess and skill to captivated audiences. The echoes of revolution reverberated throughout Europe when brave souls attacked the infamous Bastille prison—an act that would forever alter history's course. In an unexpected twist of fate within this transformative period, epee teaching became a means of communication for deaf mutes—a testament to human resilience and adaptability. Meanwhile, Johnson v Perrins marked a legal battle etched into memory—its outcome shaping future jurisprudence. Across vast oceans lay Manhattan; its map from 1789 revealing nascent beginnings before it transformed into one of the world's most iconic cities. Amidst these tumultuous times emerged H. M. S Bounty—a ship destined for infamy due to mutiny but also remembered for its remarkable journey through treacherous waters. And finally, John Elwes epitomized eccentricity and frugality as he navigated life with peculiar habits that fascinated many. Thus unfolds just a glimpse into the multifaceted tapestry woven by events occurring in 1789—an extraordinary year where history unraveled tales both grandiose and intimate alike.