1796 Collection (page 8)

Charles C Pinckney
CHARLES COTESWORTH PINCKNEY American Major General and statesman. Aide to George Washington during revolution. Minister to France in 1796. Date: 1746 - 1825

Robert Burns with Muse
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet with his muse: she interrupts him as he ploughs, and inspires him to write poetry Date: 1759 - 1796

Robert Burns / Lord Daer
ROBERT BURNS Scottish national poet with Lord Daer Date: 1759 - 1796

Hunter Shows Prowess
English eccentric John Mytton (1796-1834) renowned for his sporting prowess & reckless behaviour successfully negotiates some high railings. Date: 1820s

Events / War / Revolutionary
ITALIAN CAMPAIGN Napoleon with his staff Date: circa May 1796

Sir George Back - British Artic Explorer
Sir George Back (1796-1878), a British Arctic explorer. Date: 1828

Burns D place Room
ROBERT BURNS Room where Scotlands national poet died, in Dumfries Date: 1759 - 1796

Burns Farm Ellisland
ROBERT BURNS Scottish poets farm at Ellisland, on the River Nith, near Dumfries Date: 1759 - 1796

Burns Birthplace Room
ROBERT BURNS Birthplace of Scotlands national poet - a cosy looking room in a cottage near Ayr Date: 1759 - 1796

Burns Birthplace Ayr
ROBERT BURNS Birthplace of Scotlands national poet - a cottage near Ayr Date: 1759 - 1796

Burns D place Dumfries
ROBERT BURNS House in Dumfries where the Scottish poet died Date: 1759 - 1796

John Flavel / Anon / 1796
JOHN FLAVEL Presbyterian divine Date: 1630 - 1691

Charette De LA Contrie
Francois Athanase CHARETTE DE LA CONTRIE French royalist of the Vendee, enemy of the Revolution Date: 1763 - 1796

W. H. Prescott (Chappel)
WILLIAM HICKLING PRESCOTT American historian Date: 1796 - 1859

Sir Kelly / English Judge
SIR EDWARD FITZROY KELLY Barrister; subsequently, solicitor-general, attorney- general and lord chief baron Date: 1796 - 1880

Sir Henry Thomas Beche
SIR HENRY THOMAS DE LA BECHE English geologist Date: 1796 - 1855

Great quaking grass with golden seeds drooping on stem, native of Spain and Italy, Briza maxima.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William

Shrubby oenothera with vivid yellow flowers, native of Virginia, Oenothera fruticosa.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtiss

Nicholas I (1796-1855). Czar of Russia (1825-1855), brother and successor of Alexander I. Engraving. RUSSIA. MOSCOW. Moscow. History Museum

Frontispice de l Afrique. Engraving of the Encyclopedie des voyages (1792-1796) by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur. Engraving. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library

FERNAN CABALLERO, Cecilia B�de Faber, called
FERNAN CABALLERO, Cecilia B� de Faber, called (1796-1879). Spanish writer of Romanticism and Realism. CANO DE LA PEс, Eduardo (1823-1897). Romanticism. Oil on wood. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA

Proclamation of Catherine II (1729-96) in Moscu. 1762. Engraving

Bond Street fashions of 1796
High Change in Bond Street, 1796. Two fashionable men wearing high cravats and jackets cut short at the front stare at a woman and her daughter wearing long flowing dresses and, in the womans case

Characters in High Life, c. 1796. Although one of the women is much shorter than the other, she makes up for it in the height of the feathers she wears in her turban

Westminster Old P Yard
Old Palace Yard Date: 1796

Westminster Abbey
Part of the Abbey, with St Margarets church. Date: 1796

Eltham Palace
The remains of the hall of the Palace Date: 1796

Corot Photo
JEAN-BAPTISTE COROT French artist noted for his landscapes, one of which he is working on here. Date: 1796 - 1875

Joseph Webster
JOSEPH WEBSTER artist Date: ? - 1796

JONAS WEBB stockbreeder Date: 1796 - 1862

Johann Peter Uz - 2
JOHANN PETER UZ German jurist and writer Date: 1720 - 1796

Johann Peter Uz - 1
JOHANN PETER UZ German jurist and writer Date: 1720 - 1796

J Augustine Wade
J AUGUSTINE WADE poet and musician Date: 1796 - 1845

Rasmus Winther
RASMUS CHRISTIAN WINTHER Danish writer Date: 1796 - 1876

John Taylor, Artist
JOHN TAYLOR artist, nephew of John Taylor the poet. Date: CIRCA 1796

Lady Sophia Sidney
SOPHIA (nee Fitzclarence) baroness SIDNEY daughter of William (IV) and Dorothea Jordan, wife of Philip Charles Sidney, first baron de Lisle. Date: 1796 - 1837

Pierre Verhaegen
PIERRE THEODORE VERHAEGEN Belgian lawyer and statesman Date: 1796 - 1862

Agnes Strickland
AGNES STRICKLAND author of books on such subjects as the queens of England Date: 1796 - 1874

William Skirving
WILLIAM SKIRVING - Scottish writer on farming, whose radical views led to trial for sedition and transportation to Australia, despite strenuous efforts to save him. Date: ? - 1796

James Sherman
JAMES SHERMAN English dissenting churchman who for a time worked at Blackheath where our Library is also to be found. Date: 1796 - 1862

Schillers Parentsller
Schillers parents, Johann Caspar (1733 - 1796) and Elisabeth Dorothea Kodweiss (1732 - 1802) Date: 1733 - 1796y

Ary Scheffer - 2
ARY SCHEFFER Dutch/French artist Date: 1796 - 1858

Ary Scheffer - 3
ARY SCHEFFER Dutch/French artist Date: 1796 - 1858

David Roberts - 2
DAVID ROBERTS artist, best known for his views of Egypt : we have many, many of his paintings in our files. Date: 1796 - 1864

David Roberts - 3
DAVID ROBERTS artist, best known for his views of Egypt : we have many, many of his paintings in our files. Date: 1796 - 1864

Caroline Dss. Richmond
CAROLINE (nee Paget) duchess of RICHMOND wife of Charles, fifth duke Date: 1796 - 1874

Thomas Reid
THOMAS REID Scottish philosopher Date: 1710 - 1796

Abbe Raynal - 1
GUILLAUME THOMAS FRANCOIS, abbe RAYNAL French historian and philosopher without wig or cap. Date: 1713 - 1796

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In the year 1796, a tapestry of remarkable events and creations unfolded. Renowned poet Robert Burns continued to captivate hearts with his lyrical verses, leaving an indelible mark on literature. Meanwhile, aboard the HMS Terror in 1845, Captain Francis Crozier embarked on a treacherous journey into uncharted territories. Artistic genius Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot transported viewers to Ville-d'Avray through his mesmerizing oil painting in 1865. The canvas breathed life into the quaint French village, evoking emotions that transcended time. Nature's wonders also took center stage as the Short-nosed vine snake, Ahaetulla prasina slithered gracefully through its habitat. Its vibrant colors and sinuous movements reminded us of nature's awe-inspiring beauty. Yet amidst these marvels, society grappled with its own demons. In France during this era, Pinel courageously released mental patients from their shackles – a pivotal moment in advocating for humane treatment and understanding towards those struggling with mental health. The spirit of camaraderie was celebrated as Robert Burns and Nasmyth immortalized their friendship through artistry. Their collaboration birthed masterpieces that echoed their shared passion for creativity and storytelling. However, not all tales had happy endings; accidents marred even the noble pursuit of fox hunting. Amidst excitement and adrenaline coursing through Shavington Day's veins while hunting, an unforeseen mishap cast a shadow over this otherwise exhilarating sport. Stepping away from outdoor pursuits brought us face-to-face with reality within the confines of a butcher's shop - where life met death daily. This juxtaposition served as a reminder of our interconnectedness with nature and our responsibility to honor every living creature. History beckoned us back to America as President George Washington delivered his farewell address in 1796 - words etched forever in our collective memory.