1792 Collection

Plants / Dianthus Barbatus
Sweet William, or Bearded Pink

John Paul Jones
Americans would be indignant to see their gallant naval hero portrayed on the London stage as a PIRATE ! - yet here he is, as acted by Mr Elsgood with bravo galore

Percy Shelley / Finden
PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY English romantic poet

Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in wedding costumes
Louis XVI, King of France (1754-1793, reigned 1774-1792) with his wife Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) in their wedding costumes at the ages of 15 and 14 respectively

Charles Babbage
CHARLES BABBAGE Mathematician and engineer

Gioachino Antonio Rossini, Italian composer
Gioachino Antonio Rossini (1792-1868), Italian composer, best known for his operas

Anne, Lady Byron (Anon)
ANNA ISABELLA MILBANKE Lady Byron (1815 to 1816)

Cricketer, Lillywhite
Frederick William Lillywhite Cricketer - Sussex

Map of Greece, 1792
Map of Greece and Greek islands plus Romania (which appears on this map to be incorrectly labelled or positioned south of Bulgaria), Macedonia, Albania and parts of Turkey and Italy

Map / Europe / Balkans 1792
A map showing Turkey in Europe and its neighbouring European states of the Balkans

Anglo-American political philosopher and writer. Paine, holding the scroll Rights of Man
THOMAS PAINE (1737-1809). Anglo-American political philosopher and writer. Paine, holding the scroll Rights of Man, defending measures taken in revolutionary France

John Paul Jones, Pirate
JOHN PAUL JONES American naval commander, depicted as a pirate

FRIEDRICH HOLDERLIN (1770-1843). Johann Christian Friedrich Holderlin. German poet. Pastel, 1792, by F.K. Hiemer

SCHLESINGER, Jacob (1792-1855). Portrait of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Oil on canvas

THE HAPPY MARRIAGE, 1792. Copper engraving by Daniel Chodowiecki to the 1792 edition of Theodor Gottlieb von Hippels Ueber die Ehe (On Marriage)

John Burgoyne / Chapman
JOHN BURGOYNE Dramatist and army officer (he surrendered at Saratoga in 1777)

JOHN KEBLE churchman who initiated the Oxford Movement, hymn writer and poet

Princesse De Lamballe
MARIE THERESE LOUISE DE SAVOIE princesse LAMBALLE, friend of Marie Antoinette and one of the most shocking victims of the Revolution not long after this portrait was made

W & M Howitt / Stereo Cdv
WILLIAM AND MARY HOWITT (Mary: nee BOTHAM) Writers - husband and wife

Hannah Snell / Maddocks
HANNAH SNELL Female soldier

Rossini Balestrieri
GIOACCHINO ROSSINI composing his opera Il Barbieri di Seviglia, first performed on 20 February 1816

4th Earl Sandwich
JOHN MONTAGU Traditionally held to be the inventor of the sandwich for eating at the gaming table

Percy Shelley / Curran / Col
PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY English romantic poet

FREDERICK MARRYAT Profile of English naval commander and novelist, best known fo The Children of the New Forest Date: 1792 - 1848

Archirondel Tower, St. Catherines Bay, Jersey, Channel Islands

Balloon ascent of Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806) on the Buen Retiro, August 12, 1792. Etching on paper, circa 1793. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

The Border Regiment, Uniforms and Colours - Private (1756), Drummer, 55th Regiment (1792), Grenadier, 55th Regiment (1767) Date: 18th century

Helena Potocka (1763-1815) by Franciszek Smuglewicz
Helena Potocka (1763-1815). Polish Noblewoman. Portrait by Franciszek Smuglewicz (1745-1807), 1788-1792. Oil on canvas. 19th Century Polish Art Gallery (Sukiennice Museum). National Museum of Krakow

Royal Order of the Noble Ladies of Queen Maria Luisa. Spanish order created by king Charles IV in 1792, reserved only for noble women

Ancient place of tournament near Senlis, France Date: circa 1500

Francisco de Goya y Lucientes - Los Zancos (Stilts) (1791-1792) - original on display at Museo Nacional del Prado. Date: 1792

Cartoon, Sin, Death, and the Devil, Vide Milton, by James Gillray. A parody of a scene from John Milton's epic poem, Paradise Lost, showing Prime Minister William Pitt (left) as Death

INVITATION TO DEATH
The grave's a fine and private place... - Death invites a young aristocrat to join him among the coffins. Date: 1792

LOUIS XVI ON TRIAL
Louis XVI - known as citoyen Louis Capet - appears before the Convention Nationale to hear the charges brought against him. He will be found guilty and condemned to die. Date: 25 December 1792

RIJSFEL besieged by the French revolutionary force Date: 22 September 1792

BATTLE OF JEMAPPES (Belgium) Dumouriez leads the French to victory, enabling them to advance into the Netherlands Date: 6 November 1792

WILLIAM BACKHOUSE ASTOR American financier, son of John Jacob Date: 1792 - 1875

Louis XVII, titular King of France, son of Louis XVI
Louis XVII (1785 - 1795), titular King of France (1793 - 1795), son of Louis XVI. Imprisoned during the French Revolution from August 1792 until his death in 1795, he never ruled

The Battle of Valmy, 1792, during the French Revolutionary Wars
808822 The Battle of Valmy, 1792, during the French Revolutionary Wars. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917.)

The French flight from the Prussians in 1792, ca 1792. Creator: Anonymous
The French flight from the Prussians in 1792, ca 1792. Found in the Collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Plate from Plan of the Cities of London and Westminster the Borough of Southwark
986183 Plate from Plan of the Cities of London and Westminster the Borough of Southwark, and Parts Adjoining, c.1792-1799 (engraving) by Horwood

Chelsea Hospital, from A Picturesque Tour through the Cities of London
986055 Chelsea Hospital, from A Picturesque Tour through the Cities of London and Westminster Illustrated, 1792-1801 (hand and machine coloured aquatint) by Malton Jnr

Descartes Composing His World System, c. 1786-1792 (colour aquatint)
985865 Descartes Composing His World System, c.1786-1792 (colour aquatint) by Desfontaines, (fl.1800) (after); 32x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Descartes Composing His World System)

Charles de Crequi is killed during the liberation of the town of Breme, c
985798 Charles de Crequi is killed during the liberation of the town of Breme, c.1786-1792 (colour aquatint engraving) by Sergent-Marceau

Portrait of HRH Frederica Charlotte Ulrica, Princess Royal of Prussia and Duchess of York
CH35134 Portrait of HRH Frederica Charlotte Ulrica, Princess Royal of Prussia and Duchess of York by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Public Promenade; Le Promenade Publique, 1792 (etching with aquatint
659437 The Public Promenade; Le Promenade Publique, 1792 (etching with aquatint and engraving printed in colours (black, b) by Debucourt

Views in Old Stockwell (engraving)
3637142 Views in Old Stockwell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Old Stockwell)

Une Petite Fille sous la Revolution, 1792 (colour litho)
6006067 Une Petite Fille sous la Revolution, 1792 (colour litho) by Vincent, Rene (1871-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Petite Fille sous la Revolution, 1792)

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"1792: A Year of Revolution, Art, and Innovation" In the year 1792, the world witnessed a whirlwind of events that shaped history. Percy Shelley's poetic genius soared to new heights as his words resonated with readers across the globe. Finden's intricate illustrations brought nature to life, capturing the delicate beauty of plants like Dianthus Barbatus. Meanwhile, John Paul Jones sailed through treacherous waters, leaving an indelible mark on naval warfare. In a different realm altogether, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette donned wedding costumes in a lavish display of opulence. Amidst these grand spectacles emerged Charles Babbage, whose pioneering work laid the foundation for modern computing. Gioachino Antonio Rossini composed melodies that stirred souls and became timeless classics. Anne Lady Byron (Anon) graced society with her elegance and intellect while cricketer Lillywhite showcased his sporting prowess on fields around England. Maps depicting Greece and Europe's Balkans in 1792 revealed geopolitical shifts shaping nations' destinies. Across borders, an Anglo-American political philosopher named Paine boldly defended revolutionary France's measures by appealing to English citizens to overthrow their monarchy and embrace republicanism—a plea immortalized in a contemporary English cartoon from 1792. In Germany, Friedrich Holderlin penned verses that would inspire generations with their depth and emotion. These diverse threads wove together into the tapestry of 1792—a year marked by revolutionaries challenging old orders while artists pushed boundaries in pursuit of truth and beauty. As we reflect upon this remarkable period in history, let us remember how it shaped our present reality—inspiring us to question authority, appreciate nature's wonders, and strive for innovation that propels humanity forward.