1773 Collection (#10)

Tahitian sailing vessels, 18th century
Tahitian sailing vessels. 18th century artwork of Tahitians in sailing vessels in a bay in Tahiti. A raft is being paddled at lower right, and fishing is taking place at lower left

Commodore Byron and Patagonians
Engraving depicting the meeting between John Byron and Patagonian tribespeople in 1741. Byrons ship, HMS Wager, had been shipwrecked on the coast of Patagonia (now Argentina)

Breadfruit, 18th century plate
Breadfruit. Engraving of breadfruit, the fruit of the breadfruit tree (Artocarpus altilis). The breadfruit is a staple food of the Pacific

Fuegans in their hut, 18th century
Fuegians. Engraved plate depicting a group of Fuegians, the indigenous peoples of Tierra del Fuego at the southern tip of South America

Polynesian artefacts, 18th century
Polynesian artefacts. Engraving of several artefacts seen by explorers in Tahiti. They ae (left to right): two chisels or gouges, an adze, an implement for crushing breadfruit into paste

Maori fortified town, 18th century
Maori own. Engraved plate showing a maori fortified town (or hippah) on the coast near Tolaga in New Zealand. Seen in the water are two boats, one rowed by British sailors (left)

Matavia Bay, Tahiti, 18th century
Tahiti. Engraving of the view across Matavia Bay, Otaheite (Tahiti), as seen from One Tree Hill. The tree is shown here and is a specimen of Erythrina tahitensis

Captain Wallace and Tahitians, 1767
Surrender of Tahiti. Engraved plate depicting the moment in 1767 when Queen Oberea of Tahiti surrendered the island to Captain Samuel Wallace, the first Westerner to make contact

Kangaroo, 18th century plate
Kangaroo. Engraved plate showing a kangaroo standing on some rocks. The name kangaroo derives from the local Aboriginal language of the area around the Endeavour River where they were first seen by

Fly swats, Polynesian, 18th century
Fly swats. Engraving depicting fly swats (or fly-flap, fly whik) used by Polynesian people to keep flies off the body. The one at centre is from Ohiteroa

COOK: TAHITI, 1773. Cooks Second Voyage. Oaiti-peha Bay, Tahiti, c1773. Oil by William Hodges

EVRV2A-00054
Handbill warning Boston patriots against buying tea, December 2, 1773. Watercolor wash on a 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the document

EVRV2A-00058
Colonists dressed as Indians dumping tea in Boston harbor, 1773. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

EVRV2A-00160
Angry Rhode Island colonists burn the ship " Gaspee" in Providence harbor, to protest British taxation, 1773. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Patriots dressed as Indians destroying tea in Boston harbor, called the Boston Tea Party, 1773. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

St Jamess Square with its fountain, looking north towards St Jamess church, Piccadilly

Modern Athenians plate 25 - Edinburgh
The Hon. Francis, Lord Jeffrey (1773-1850) a Scottish judge and literary critic, approaching Sir John Archibald, Lord Murray (1779-1859) a Scottish judge

Louis Philippe landing at Newhaven
Louis Philippe (1773-1850), King of France, arriving at Newhaven after the French revolution of 1848 forced him to abdicate. He escaped to England as Mr Smith and died at Claremont in Surrey

Hag Flogs Spoons / 1773
A grotesque hag flogs wooden spoons in the street

Louis Philippe Teacher
LOUIS-PHILIPPE, exiled during the Napoleonic era, is at one time employed as a teacher at Somerindyke House, England

Bare-Faced Bribery 1773
Bare-faced bribery

Man & Woman Drunk 1773
A drunken woman makes an angry lunge for her partners jug of grog

Lord Jeffrey / House / Edinb
FRANCIS, LORD JEFFREY Home in Edinburgh of the Scottish lawyer and Editor of the Edinburgh Review

Chesterfield / Greatbatch
Philip Dormer Stanhope 4th Earl of Chesterfield

Metternich / Melanie / Minia
MELANIE Wife of Prince Metternich

Metternich / Clemens / Minia
Clemens Lothar Wenzel, Prince Metternich Austrian Statesman

Louis-Philippe / Anon Lith
LOUIS-PHILIPPE Dover, October 1849, when he arrived in exile after fleeing France, in disguise

Wellington / Wife of 1st D
CATHERINE PAKENHAM DUCHESS of WELLINGTON Kitty Wife of 1st Duke

J Ludwig Tieck / Miniature
JOHANN LUDWIG TIECK German writer

Lord Sells Mortgage
An impecunious Lord sells his mortgage to a money lender

Man and Woman, 1773
A Gentleman and Lady in the Court Dress of the Year 1773

Giuseppina Grassini
GIUSEPPINA GRASSINI An opera singer, and the lover to two of the most famous men of her age, Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duke of Wellington

Louis-Philippe / Delpech
LOUIS-PHILIPPE King of the French, known as The Citizen King

Throwing up (Bobbin)
One fellow throws up after too much to drink, his companion thoughtfully lifts his wig

Stanislas Konarski
STANISLAS KONARSKI Polish writer

Toilet / Hair / Macaroni
A rather shallow-looking and irritating young man, known as a " Macaroni" smirking and supressing a giggle and wearing rather a large wig

Food and Drink / Drinking
Punch Bowl

Augustus Frederick Duke of Sussex 6th Son of George III

Nils Von Rosenstein
NILS ROSIN VON ROSENSTEIN Swedish naturalist

Giuseppe Acerbi
GIUSEPPE ACERBI Italian traveller who 1799 made a memorable journey through Finland and Lapland to the North Cape - the first foreigner to do so

Domenico Morichini
Cavaliere DOMENICO MORICHINI Italian chemist who discovered fluorine in the teeth

Boston Tea Party
Boston citizens, dressed as Indians, board English ships and throw tea chests into the harbour in protest against taxation

Mesmer and Patient
The father of one of his patients, by no means convinced of the efficacy of his treatment, tries to rescue her. Swoonings and the vapours ensue

Boston Tea Party Planned
BOSTON TEA PARTY - it was in these unpretentious but picturesque premises that the plan for the outrage was discussed and developed

Dr Johnson / Priscott
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON On his Highland tour in 1773

Robert Brown
ROBERT BROWN Botanist

Emotions / Anger Etc
Two men engaged in an argument - one manifesting anger, the other trying to calm him down

Thomas Young
THOMAS YOUNG medical, scientist, Egyptologist

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"1773: A Year of Revolutionary Moments and Cultural Milestones" Step into the Green Dragon Tavern in Boston's North End, where history was made. It was here that the infamous Boston Tea Party was meticulously planned by passionate revolutionaries in 1773. John Johnson captured this pivotal moment with his watercolor on December 16th, the very day of the Tea Party. Across the globe, another significant event unfolded as Captain James Cook sailed into Endeavour River, Australia. This encounter marked a turning point in exploration and opened doors to new lands. Meanwhile, scenes of country life intertwined with mythological figures painted vivid pictures of an idyllic existence. These artistic depictions provided solace amidst a rapidly changing world. In London's Royal Parade, Sir George Cayley pioneered aviation advancements that would shape our future skies. His visionary ideas laid the foundation for modern flight. The year also witnessed remarkable literary achievements from African-American poet Phillis Wheatley. Her engraved frontispiece to her Poems showcased her immense talent and resilience against societal barriers. Sir Robert Ladbroke stood tall as a prominent figure during these transformative times, leaving his mark on society through philanthropy and leadership. Traveling across continents to New Zealand, we catch a glimpse of an enigmatic Maori man from the 18th century whose profile speaks volumes about indigenous cultures' rich heritage and traditions. Lastly, Modern Athenians plate 32 takes us to Edinburgh - a city brimming with intellectual fervor akin to ancient Athens itself. The vibrant spirit of knowledge exchange thrived among its inhabitants during this era. As we reflect upon "1773, " let us honor those who shaped history through their actions and creativity - forever leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory.