1799 Collection (page 9)

Map of Africa, with travellers routes
Map of Africa, with the routes of the modern travellers, Parke, Browne and Le Vaillant. 1799

Lambeth Cavalry. Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c). From a volume of 86 aquatints entitled ?Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs

Clerkenwell Cavalry. Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c). From a volume of 86 aquatints entitled ?Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs

French Revolution (1789-1799). That will not last forever. Satirical engraving where ironically on the situation of the First and Third States. 18th century. Colored

Period costumes French Directory. 1795-1799. Engraving. 19th
French Directory. Government of France during the penultimate stage of the French Revolution. Period costumes Directory. 1795-1799. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

French Revolution (1789-1799). National Assembly. 4 and 5 Au
French Revolution (1789-1799). National Assembly on 4 and 5 August, 1789. Engraving of the time

Francesco Federici
FRANCESCO FEDERICI Italian musician from Genova, renowned for molte belle produzioni, ma spezialmente per La Zaira, Date: 1748 - 1799

Sir Peter Fairbairn
SIR PETER FAIRBAIRN English manufacturer, Mayor of Leeds, Yorkshire, in 1858. Date: 1799 - 1861

John 3rd Duke Dorset
JOHN FREDERICK SACKVILLE, third duke of DORSET Date: 1745 - 1799

Honore de Balzac engraving by Ch Chardon
HONORE DE BALZAC (1799 - 1850) French novelist and playwrite. Considered one of the founders of European Realism for his short stories

Aleksandr Pushkin
ALEKSANDR SERGEYEVICH PUSHKIN Russian writer and poet Date: 1799 - 1837

Claude Bourgelat / Pigeot
CLAUDE BOURGELAT French veterinary surgeon at Lyons Date: 1712 - 1799

Discovery of the Adams mammoth, 1799
Discovery of a frozen mammoth in Siberia. A local chief spotted the creature, encased in transparent ice, on the banks of the river Lena in 1799

Balzac Photo
HONORE DE BALZAC French writer whose massive Comedie humaine is a monument of social fiction. Date: 1799 - 1850

Mateo Martinel
MATEO MARTINEL Spanish military commander Date: 1799 - ?

Narciso Lopez
General NARCISO LOPEZ Spanish-American military commander Date: 1799 - 1851

August Kopisch
AUGUST KOPISCH German writer and artist with his autograph Date: 1799 - 1853

MAIL-SERVICE AD, 1799. Aaron Oliver offers his service as post-rider in this woodcut advertisement from The Northern Budget, Troy, New York, 1799

Alexander von Humboldt and Aime Bonpland observing a meteor shower on the northeastern coast of South America in 1799
METEOR SHOWERS, 1799. Alexander von Humboldt and Aime Bonpland observing a meteor shower on the northeastern coast of South America in 1799. Illustration, late 19th century

Sempervivum tectorum or common houseleek. Illustration from Augustin Pyramus de Candolle, Plantarum succulentarum historia (vol. 1) Date: 1799

SERINGAPATAM, 1799. The death of Tipu Sultan during the storming of Seringapatam by the British, 4 May 1799: wood engraving, 19th century

French generals, 1799-1800
French generals during the early Napoleonic Wars, 1799-1800. Antique hand-colored print

US-French naval battle in the Quasi-War with France, 1798-1800
American ship " Boston" firing on " Le Berceau" in an undeclared naval war with France, 1800. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

French and British ships in a naval battle, 1799
Deck of a ship during naval battles between the French and English, 1790s. Printed color halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Qianlong Emperor
EMPEROR CH IEN LUNG also known as Qienlong Emperor, the 5th Emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty

Ghana / Accra / James Fort
Accra, Ghana, West Africa: James Fort, with soldiers

Francisco Morazan
FRANCISCO MORAZAN Honduras statesman, known as The Liberator of Honduras

Le Passage des Panoramas, 1807. Covered shopping arcade in Paris, opened 1799. Louis-Philibert Debucourt (1755-1832) French painter. Gouache

Louis Gauffier Johan Claes LagervAÔé¼rd Johan Claes LagersvAÔé¼rd
Louis Gauffier, Johan Claes Lagervard, Johan Claes Lagersvard (1756-1836) in Florence, painting, 1799, oil on canvas, Height, 67.3 cm (26.4 inches), Width, 50.2 cm (19.7 inches), Signed, L

Middlesex Cavalry. Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c). From a volume of 86 aquatints entitled ?Loyal Volunteers of London and Environs

Battle of Quatre Bras, 16 June 1815. Aquatint by T Sutherland after W Heath, published by J Jenkins, 1 Dec 1815. From ?Napoleonic Wars

Leather paymaster?s wallet, 1799.Used by Capt Lt Joshua Gregory, paymaster to the Middlesex (Westminster) Militia.Name and regiment of the owner are inscribed in ink on the inside flap. Date: 1799

THE LOCK STEP, or drilling for the Review.Coloured etching after Capt Charles Aylmer, 11th Regiment of Foot.Published bys W Fores, London, 4 Aug 1797.Having served in the Army from 1789 to 1799

Army of India Medal, 1799-1826, with clasps: Kirkee and Poona.Awarded to Jemadar Dawoodjee Israel.Relating to the 2nd Bn, 1st Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry.Associated with the Battle of Kirkee

Epipactis palustris, marsh helliborine - Plate 36 from British Orchids (1799) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Date: 1799

French Revolution. 1789-1799. Party of the Federation at Mars
French Revolution.1789-1799. Party of the Federation at Mars Field. Commemorate the storming of the Bastille. 14 july 1798. Engraving. Paris. France

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In the year 1799, a multitude of significant events and creations shaped history. The Kennet & Avon Canal, an engineering marvel connecting the rivers Kennet and Avon, opened its gates to facilitate trade and transportation. Along its banks, one could witness the bustling activity of canal boats navigating through the waterways. Meanwhile, in the realm of art, James Gillray's etching "The Gout" captured society's fascination with this painful affliction that plagued many individuals during that era. Francisco de Goya also left his mark on history with his collection "Los Caprichos, " offering a satirical commentary on Spanish society. Amidst these cultural endeavors, another intriguing creation emerged - Tippoos Tiger: an organ designed in 1799 by Tipu Sultan himself. This mechanical wonder fascinated audiences as it played haunting melodies while depicting a tiger attacking a British soldier. However, not all was joyous during this time. In 1799, Sir John Moore met his untimely demise on the battlefield. His death served as a reminder of the sacrifices made during times of war. Across continents and oceans, discoveries were being made that would shape our understanding of ancient civilizations forever. In Egypt, archaeologists uncovered the Rosetta Stone—a key to deciphering hieroglyphics and unlocking secrets from antiquity. On American soil stood Pennsylvania Hospital in Pine Street; an institution dedicated to healing since 1751 continued its noble mission into 1799 under William Birch & Son's watchful eye. It provided solace for those seeking medical care amidst turbulent times. Scientific advancements also marked this year as Alessandro Volta introduced us to electricity through his invention—the voltaic pile—an early form of battery that paved the way for future innovations in technology.