1780 Collection (#31)

Noblewoman Circa 1780
French woman in court dress from the reign of Louis XVI

Little Will, Waiter
Little Will, the well-known waiter at the Turks Head coffee house, 142 The Strand, London, where Johnson & Boswell were regular customers

Jacques-Germain Soufflot
JACQUES-GERMAIN SOUFFLOT French architect, responsible for, inter alia, the Pantheon at Paris

Pyramids by the Nile
Pyramids on the banks of the Nile

Elizabeth Fry (C Leslie)
ELIZABETH FRY - Prison reformer, quaker and philanthropist

Napoleon 1780 Snow Forts
NAPOLEON, circa 1780, attacking snow forts at the military school at Brienne

Pauline Bonaparte
(Maria-Paulette) PAULINE BONAPARTE sister of Napoleon married 1.General Leclerc 2.Prince Camillo Borghese (bust portrait)

Benedict Arnold and Major Andre
Benedict Arnold persuades Major Andre to conceal papers in his boot, causing him to be hanged as a spy when captured by the patriots

CORSET C. 1780
L essai du corset - A Frenchwoman in her boudoir is fitted with a corset by a staymaker. Her lover looks on

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"1780: A Year of Turmoil and Triumphs" In the year 1780, amidst a backdrop of political upheaval and military confrontations, significant events unfolded that shaped history. The satirical works of Gillray provided biting commentary on the Anglo-French relations, while the delicate beauty of the Cornflower or bluet (Centaurea cyanus) bloomed in fields across Europe. Meanwhile, Karl Von Clausewitz laid the groundwork for modern warfare with his influential writings. EVRV2A-00048 became an iconic symbol representing technological advancements during this era. On battlefields afar, the British Square formation faced its greatest test at Pollilur as Marion and his men embarked on daring river crossings to harass their British adversaries in South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. William Tylee Ranney's steel engraving immortalized this pivotal moment in history. TIPU SULTAN (1749?-1799), a formidable ruler known for his resistance against colonial powers, left an indelible mark on India's struggle for independence. James Gillray's depiction showcased how even "The state tinkers" could not contain Tipu Sultan's spirit. Amidst these tumultuous times, Grande Chartreuse stood as a testament to spiritual devotion and contemplation. In Salisbury, Wiltshire, Sir William Blackstone penned legal principles that would shape jurisprudence for centuries to come. Finally, Elizabeth Fry (Bibby s) emerged as a compassionate force advocating prison reform and championing humanitarian causes during this transformative period. Thus, 1780 encapsulated a year filled with both chaos and progress—a tapestry woven with artistic satire by Gillray alongside brave acts of defiance by historical figures who dared to challenge oppressive forces.