1779 Collection (#6)

Chippendale Dress Table
An ornamented dressing table by Thomas Chippendale (died 1779) Date: circa 1750

Francis Scott Key
FRANCIS SCOTT KEY American writer of the " Star-Spangled Banner". Date: 1779 - 1843

SPAIN. Segovia. Monument to Luis Daoiz and Pedro Velarde opposite the Alcazar (castle). Sculpture on bronze

Siege of Gibraltar - 3
The Spanish and French besiege Gibraltar 1779 to 1783 : general Eliott directs the artillery towards the floating batteries of the enemy. Date: 13 September 1782

Ralph Wardlaw
RALPH WARDLAW Scottish churchman from Glasgow, writer of hymns etc. Date: 1779 - 1853

Andrew Mitch. Thomson
ANDREW MITCHELL THOMSON Scottish churchman, minister of St Georges church, Edinburgh Date: 1779 - 1831

First Earl Temple 3
RICHARD GRENVILLE, first earl TEMPLE statesman Date: 1711 - 1779

First Earl Temple 4
RICHARD GRENVILLE, first earl TEMPLE statesman Date: 1711 - 1779

First Earl Temple 2
RICHARD GRENVILLE, first earl TEMPLE statesman Date: 1711 - 1779

First Earl Temple
RICHARD GRENVILLE, first earl TEMPLE statesman Date: 1711 - 1779

Johann Georg Sulzer - 2
JOHANN GEORG SULZER Swiss mathematician Date: 1720 - 1779

Johann Georg Sulzer - 1
JOHANN GEORG SULZER Swiss mathematician with his autograph Date: 1720 - 1779

Joseph Story - 3
JOSEPH STORY American jurist Date: 1779 - 1845

Joseph Story - 2
JOSEPH STORY American jurist with his autograph Date: 1779 - 1845

Horace Smith
HORATIO (but always known as HORACE) SMITH writer, author with his brother james of Rejected addresses which caused quite a stir in its day. Date: 1779 - 1849

Horace and James Smith
HORACE and JAMES SMITH, authors of Rejected addresses which was the book of the year in 1812. Date: 1779 - 1849

Benjamin Silliman
BENJAMIN SILLIMAN American chemist, geologist and naturalist, and promoter of science generally. Date: 1779 - 1864

Guillaume Franc. Rouelle
GUILLAUME FRANCOIS ROUELLE French chemist who made several important discoveries. Date: 1718 - 1779

Francois Pallu, French missionary to the Far East
Francois Pallu, a French Catholic bishop, a founding member of the Paris Foreign Missions Society, and a missionary to the Far East

Friedrich Retzsch - 2
FRIEDRICH AUGUST MORITZ RETZSCH German artist Date: 1779 - 1857

Friedrich Retzsch - 1
FRIEDRICH AUGUST MORITZ RETZSCH German artist Date: 1779 - 1857

Johann Paul Reinhard
JOHANN PAUL REINHARD German historian. Date: 1722 - 1779

Third Earl of Radnor
JOHN PLEYDELL-BOUVERIE, third earl of RADNOR statesman, while he was still Lord Folkestone Date: 1779 - 1869

Thomas Penrose
THOMAS PENROSE churchman, rector of Beckington, and poet in such hours of leisure as he was able to spare from his parochial duties. Date: 1742 - 1779

Chas. Ist Earl O neill
CHARLES HENRY ST JOHN, first earl O NEILL Irish statesman Date: 1779 - 1841

Georg Chr. Oelhafen
GEORG CHRISTOPH OELHAFEN von Schollenbach German military commander Date: 1710 - 1779

Adam Oehlenschlaeger
ADAM GOTTLOB OEHLENSCHLAEGER Danish writer Date: 1779 - 1850

Adam Oehlenschlaeger - 2
ADAM GOTTLOB OEHLENSCHLAEGER Danish writer Date: 1779 - 1850

John Hamilton Mortimer
JOHN HAMILTON MORTIMER painter of historical subjects and romantic themes such as bandits in a rocky landscape. Date: 1740 - 1779

Moores Birthplace -2
The birthplace of THOMAS MOORE at 12 Aungier Street, Dublin Date: 1779

Moores Birthplace
The birthplace of THOMAS MOORE at 12 Aungier Street, Dublin Date: 1779

Thomas Moore - 6
THOMAS MOORE Irish writer with his autograph Date: 1779 - 1852

Thomas Moore - 9
THOMAS MOORE Irish writer, at his writing table. Date: 1779 - 1852

Thomas Moore - 8
THOMAS MOORE Irish writer This is the youngest of our many portraits of this popular fellow. Date: 1779 - 1852

Thomas Moore - 7
THOMAS MOORE Irish writer with his autograph Date: 1779 - 1852

Thomas Moore - 5
THOMAS MOORE Irish writer Date: 1779 - 1852

Thomas Moore - 1
THOMAS MOORE Irish writer, depicted at his writing table. Date: 1779 - 1852

Thomas Moore - 4
THOMAS MOORE Irish writer with his autograph Date: 1779 - 1852

Thomas Moore - 3
THOMAS MOORE Irish writer Date: 1779 - 1852

Sir John Moore (Naval)
SIR JOHN MOORE British naval commander, admiral of the Blue Squadron Date: 1718 - 1779

Anton Raphael Mengs
ANTON RAPHAEL MENGS Bohemian-Italian artist Date: 1728 - 1779

John M donald
JOHN M DONALD Scottish churchman Date: 1779 - 1849

John Langhorne
JOHN LANGHORNE writer Date: 1735 - 1779

Leslie Grove Jones - 2
Colonel LESLIE GROVE JONES soldier and radical statesman with his autograph Date: 1779 - 1839

Leslie Grove Jones - 1
Colonel LESLIE GROVE JONES soldier and radical statesman Date: 1779 - 1839

Baron Heytesbury
WILLIAM A COURT, baron HEYTESBURY statesman, viceroy of Ireland Date: 1779 - 1860

Drawings Prints, Drawing, Oedipus, before, Temple, Furies, between, Daughters, Antigone
Drawings and Prints, Drawing, Oedipus before the Temple of the Furies between his Daughters Antigone and Ismene, Artist, Anton Raphael Mengs, German, Usti nad Labem (Aussig) 1728-1779 Rome, Mengs

Two Soldiers Child Holding Helmet July 19 1779
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In the year 1779, history unfolded with remarkable events and tales that shaped the world we know today. The Bonhomme Richard clashed against the Serapis in a fierce naval battle, showcasing bravery and determination on the high seas. Meanwhile, Saint Anthony of Padua preached to an unlikely audience - fishes. This miraculous moment reminded us of the power of faith and compassion. Tragedy struck when Captain Cook met his untimely demise at the hands of Hawaiian natives. His exploration had brought knowledge and discovery to new frontiers but ended in sorrowful circumstances. In Cliveden, Bucks, Cooke's estate stood as a testament to opulence and grandeur amidst changing times. Chiswick House also captivated hearts with its stunning architecture and gardens under Cooke's care. Further north in Rochester, Medway Bridge connected communities while Drumlanrig Castle stood tall as a symbol of Scottish heritage. Within Bodmin Gaol's prison chapel in Cornwall, an interior scene depicted hope even within confinement. PASQUALLY echoed through England's streets as Londoners gathered in Putney & seeking enlightenment during this transformative era. Porchester in Hampshire offered solace by its tranquil shores while Oxford's High Street bustled with intellectual discourse and progress. In 1779, these moments intertwined to create a tapestry of human triumphs, tragedies, artistry, spirituality, exploration, and societal change that continue to resonate throughout history.