1782 Collection (page 19)

2nd Marquis Rockingham
CHARLES WENTWORTH, second marquis of Rockingham statesman

Carriages Racing
Two carriages compete for precedence on the road between Salisbury and Stockbridge

SPREAD EAGLE, HOOK
The Spread Eagle at Hook, Surrey, a well-known posting inn

TUMBLE DOWN DICK S
A lady in her carriage and a gentleman on his horse at Tumble Down Dick post-house at Alton, Hampshire

Earthenware Shop / 1782
People chatting outside an earthenware shop at Farnham, Surrey

Royal George Sinks 1782
While this fine warship is refitting at Spithead, near Portsmouth, she keels over and sinks, taking 600 or so men with her

Below Decks 1782
The middle deck of the 74-gun warship Hector : note the presence of women and dogs

Konstanze Mozart / Wife
KONSTANZE MOZART wife of Wolfgang Amadeus they married 4 August 1782

Vaucansons Automata
JACQUES DE VAUCANSON French inventor, notably of automata; here, he astonishes his servant with a mechanical flute-player Date: 1709 - 1782

Johann Von Oesterreich
ARCHDUKE JOHANN OF AUSTRIA Son of Leopold II, commanded Austrian Army in Napoleonic Wars, statesman who played a prominent role in the 1848 uprisings, chosen Regent

RIGNY (1782-1835)
HENRI COMTE DE RIGNY French Admiral and diplomat in Greece. Aided by the British in the Battle of Navarino in 1827, which secured Greece independence from Turkey

Indonesian Palanquin
Four bearers carry a gentleman in a palanquin, in the East Indies (Indonesia)

Robert Morrison - 2
ROBERT MORRISON Churchman, missionary in China, engaged in translating the Bible into Chinese with two Chinese Christians

Ali Ii, Bey of Tunis ?
ALI II IBN HUSSEIN (?) Bey of Tunis (Tunisia) from 1759 - 1777. A de-facto regent or provincial governor during the French Protectorate. Muley Hassen Roi de Tunis

THE ROYAL GEORGE
Raising the the wreck of the Royal George, which sunk in 1782

Paganini (Eichhorn)
NICCOLO PAGANINI Italian musician

Paganini (Cig. Card)
NICCOLO PAGANINI Italian musician

Salisbury Coffee House
Customers in the coffee house in Salisbury market-place

Jacques De Vaucanson
JACQUES DE VAUCANSON French inventor of textile machinery, also of automata including The Duck shown in this picture

Dowser Bleton
French sourcier BLETON, blindfolded and using no apparatus, convinces a committee of scientists of his dowsing ability

3rd Earl Spencer
JOHN CHARLES SPENCER, third earl SPENCER; previously viscount ALTHORP. Statesman who despite his preference for country pursuits pursued a valuable political career

Daniel Auber / Lafosse
Daniel Francois Esprit Auber French Composer

Food and Drink / Salt
SALT PREPARATION IN ENGLAND A saltern where the salt is dried; at Lymington, Hampshire

John Field / Mayer
JOHN FIELD Composer

William Paley, clergyman, philosopher and utilitarian
William Paley, British clergyman, Christian apologist, philosopher and utilitarian. He became Archdeacon of Carlisle in 1782

Pietro Metastasio
PIETRO ANTONIO DOMENICO BONAVENTURA TRAPASSI, known as METASTASIO Italian writerknown especially for his 26 melodramas

AUBER / GILL
Daniel Francois Esprit Auber French Composer

Anglo-French War
Rodney defeats De Grasse off Dominica during the Anglo-French War

Attack on Gibraltar
Combined French & Spanish naval attack on Gibraltar is destroyed by the British

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"1782: A Year of Art, Music, and Historical Moments" Step back in time to the year 1782, a pivotal period filled with remarkable events and cultural milestones. In Cromford, Derbyshire, England, the Wright Cotton Mill stands proudly as a symbol of industrial progress. Its towering presence illuminates the night sky in Arkwrights Cotton Mills by Night. Meanwhile, on distant seas, a fierce Naval Battle rages on. The clash of ships echoes through history as brave sailors fight for supremacy. Ingres immortalizes this epic encounter in his masterpiece Paganini. Across Europe's grand stages, music takes center stage. At Kings Theatre in London, virtuoso violinist Paganini enchants audiences with his mesmerizing melodies. And not far away from there lies another musical tale - Mozart and Constanze embark on their honeymoon journey amidst harmonious bliss. In the realm of artistry and entertainment, Carington Bowles captures the whimsical spirit of the era with The Comical Hotch-Potch or the Alphabet Turn'd Posture-Master print—a delightful glimpse into comedic performances that brought joy to many. Yet amidst these cultural marvels emerge significant historical moments too. Banastre Tarleton leaves an indelible mark as he leads troops during turbulent times while Charleston SC witnesses British evacuation—an event that shapes America's destiny forever. Royalty also graces our narrative; Her Royal Highness Princess Royal and her four sisters radiate elegance and grace wherever they go—symbols of regal splendor etched into history books for generations to come. Lastly but certainly not least is the Siege of Gibraltar—the ultimate test of resilience where courage knows no bounds. As cannons roar and walls tremble under relentless attacks; heroes rise to defend their fortress against all odds—a testament to human determination at its finest. And so we delve into 1782—a year encapsulating triumphs in industry, artistry, music, and history.