1780 Collection (page 2)

Scene in an English divorce court, 1780. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000887 Scene in an English divorce court, 1780. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Illustration of a man selling fresh pies from a basket on a donkey, on the streets of London. Circa 1780 (erngraving)
5617150 Illustration of a man selling fresh pies from a basket on a donkey, on the streets of London. Circa 1780 (erngraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration of a woman selling fresh oysters on the streets of London, c.1780 (engraving)
5617143 Illustration of a woman selling fresh oysters on the streets of London, c.1780 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Elizavetta Tcherevina by Grigori Ostrouski 1780
5305431 Elizavetta Tcherevina by Grigori Ostrouski 1780; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Colour illustration of 18th century French nobility in expensive clothes 1780
5304975 Colour illustration of 18th century French nobility in expensive clothes 1780; (add.info.: Colour illustration of 18th century French nobility in expensive clothes 1780)

Illustration of a woman selling fresh oysters on the streets of London. Circa 1780
5617144 Illustration of a woman selling fresh oysters on the streets of London. Circa 1780; (add.info.: 02/02/1780); Universal History Archive/UIG.

American Revolutionary War: Battle of Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire, England, 22 Sept
528605 American Revolutionary War: Battle of Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire, England, 22 Sept. 1779, between the American John Paul Jones and British vessel 'Serapis' under Capt

Anti-Catholic Gordon Riots, London, 1780 (engraving)
534361 Anti-Catholic Gordon Riots, London, 1780 (engraving); (add.info.: Mob setting fire to Kings Bench Prison 7 June 1780)

Illustration of an iron monger sharpening knives, on the streets of London, c.1780 (engraving)
5617138 Illustration of an iron monger sharpening knives, on the streets of London, c.1780 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

18th century illustration of the Bastille fortress and prison in Paris. Circa 1780
5304965 18th century illustration of the Bastille fortress and prison in Paris. Circa 1780; (add.info.: 18th century illustration of the Bastille fortress and prison in Paris)

CARNICERO, Antonio (1748-1814). FABREGAT, Jose Joaquin (1748-1844). Sancho Panza in his Government. 1780
CUL4876247 CARNICERO, Antonio (1748-1814). FABREGAT, Jose Joaquin (1748-1844). Sancho Panza in his Government. 1780. CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de (1547-1616). Spanish writer

Dutch illustrated portraits of the apostles of Jesus Christ; with French translations. 18th century
3666057 Dutch illustrated portraits of the apostles of Jesus Christ; with French translations. 18th century; (add.info.: Dutch illustrated portraits of the apostles of Jesus Christ; with French)

Robert Raikes (1735-1811) English philanthropist and founder of the Sunday School movement
530231 Robert Raikes (1735-1811) English philanthropist and founder of the Sunday School movement. A printer from Gloucester, he opened his first Sunday School in 1780

Illustration of a woman selling fresh geese on the streets of London. Circa 1780
5617139 Illustration of a woman selling fresh geese on the streets of London. Circa 1780; Universal History Archive/UIG.

18th century illustration of the Bastille fortress and prison in Paris. Circa 1780
5305016 18th century illustration of the Bastille fortress and prison in Paris. Circa 1780; (add.info.: 18th century illustration of the Bastille fortress and prison in Paris)

View of the Ecole Militaire, Paris, 1780
5304746 View of the Ecole Militaire, Paris, 1780; (add.info.: View of the Ecole Militaire, Paris, 1780); Universal History Archive/UIG.

CRUZ VAZQUEZ, Manual of the (1750-1792). FABREGAT, Jose Joaquin (1748-1844). Numancia. 1780
CUL4876434 CRUZ VAZQUEZ, Manual of the (1750-1792). FABREGAT, Jose Joaquin (1748-1844). Numancia. 1780. CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de (1547-1616). Spanish writer

CARNICERO, Antonio (1748-1814). FABREGAT, Jose Joaquin (1748-1844). Don Quixote in the Castle of the Dukes. 1780
CUL4876290 CARNICERO, Antonio (1748-1814). FABREGAT, Jose Joaquin (1748-1844). Don Quixote in the Castle of the Dukes. 1780. (20.5 x 14.4 cm). CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, Miguel de (1547-1616)

Dutch illustrated sequence on the life of Jesus Christ with French translations. 18th century
3666055 Dutch illustrated sequence on the life of Jesus Christ with French translations. 18th century; (add.info.: Dutch illustrated sequence on the life of Jesus Christ with French translations)

Mixed Sunday School class in a poor district of London. The Sunday School movement was started by Robert Raikes in
530213 Mixed Sunday School class in a poor district of London. The Sunday School movement was started by Robert Raikes in Gloucester, England in 1780

Boy's class at an American Sunday School. The Sunday School movement was started by Robert Raikes in Gloucester
530212 Boy's class at an American Sunday School. The Sunday School movement was started by Robert Raikes in Gloucester, England in 1780. Wood engraving, 1890; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mososaurus, Skull found at Fort St Peter, Netherlands
863937 Mososaurus, Skull found at Fort St Peter, Netherlands; (add.info.: Mososaurus. Huge skull found in a quarry at Fort St Peter near Maastricht, Netherlands, in 1780)

The Palais Royale residence of King Louis XVI in Paris prior to the French Revolution 1780
5304707 The Palais Royale residence of King Louis XVI in Paris prior to the French Revolution 1780; (add.info.: The Palais Royale residence of King Louis XVI in Paris prior to the French Revolution)

Calendar of Jacob Daniel Bruce, 1709, c.1780. Creator: Anonymous master
Calendar of Jacob Daniel Bruce, 1709, c.1780. Private Collection

The Visitationist Church in Warsaw, 1780. Creator: Bellotto, Bernardo (1720-1780)
The Visitationist Church in Warsaw, 1780. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

The Incubus Leaving Two Sleeping Women, 1780. Creator: Füssli (Fuseli), Johann Heinrich (1741-1825)
The Incubus Leaving Two Sleeping Women, 1780. Found in the collection of the Collection Farida et Henri Seydouc

The Carmelite Church in Warsaw, 1780. Creator: Bellotto, Bernardo (1720-1780)
The Carmelite Church in Warsaw, 1780. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Self-portrait, 1780. Creator: Kauffmann, Angelika (1741-1807)
Self-portrait, 1780. Private Collection

Tom Davies bookseller
Thomas Davies bookshop in Russell Street. Tom Davies, bookseller, actor and author and friend of Boswell and Johnson, who amongst other works wrote The Life of Garrick (1780)

Royal Proclamation of King Charles III, 1780, privileges of the Crown to the vassals engaged in the farming and coal mining, developed by Antonio Fernandez

Islington in 1780
Engaving depicting rural Islington in 1780. Date: 1780

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Israel, North Coast, Akko-Acre, ancient city, Hammam Al-Pasha Turkish Bath, built in 1780

Isthmus of Panama

The Madrid Fair in la Cebada Square, 1770-1780
Manuel de la Cruz y Cano (1737-1793). Spanish painter. The Madrid Fair in la Cebada Square, 1770-1780. History Museum. Madrid. Spain. (On loan, Prado Museum, Madrid)

A Stroll beside the Large Pond of El Retiro, 1780
Jose del Castillo (1737-1793). Spanish painter. A Stroll beside the Large Pond of El Retiro, 1780. History Museum. Madrid. Spain. (On loan, Prado Museum, Madrid)

Four types of old Infantry Uniforms, 1750-1835
Four types of old Infantry Uniforms, Private (1750), Officer (1780), Sergeant (1807), Private (1835) Date: 1750-1835

George Washington by Charles Willson Peale
Portrait of George Washington by Charles Willson Peale, commissioned by the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. After painting the original version

The Gordon Riots, street scene Date: 1780

Edmund Law, Bishop of Carlisle
A portrait painting of Edmund Law, a priest in the Church of England, who ultimately became bishop of Carlisle from 1768, to his death in 1787

Mrs. Wilbraham, painting by D. Gardner, engraved by Thomas Watson, 1780 Date: 1780

Mrs. Crewe, painting by D. Gardner, engraved by Thomas Watson, 1780 Date: 1780

Army Encampment at the British Museum, Gordon Riots
Army Encampment at the British Museum, London, at the time of the Gordon Riots. Date: 1780

English Post Chaise of 1780 by Edward Penfield Date: 1780

A rural Islington in North London. Date: 1780

SCHILLER RECITING
SCHILLER AND HIS FRIENDS (1750 - 1805), The poet recites Die Rauber to a group of admiring friends, 1780

TENERIFE CAVES
TENERIFE : the sepulchral caves of the Guanches, where the dead are laid out or propped up. Date: circa 1780

DAWBENEY TOMB
The tomb of Sir Giles Dawbeney and Lady Elizabeth Dawbeney : he was Lord Lieutenant of Calais. They died in the early 16th century Date: circa 1780

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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.