1790 Collection

The Light Dragoons 1790 - 1992
The evolving uniform of The Light Dragoons. From Left - 13th Light Dragoons 1790, 18th Light Dragoons 1810, 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own) 1930, The Light Dragoons 1st December 1992

Boxer / Daniel Mendoza
DANIEL MENDOZA 1764 - 1836 English boxer who was the acknowledged English heavyweight champion and who operated a successful boxing school in London

A Fish Pontoon at Grimsby by Fortunio Matania
An illustration of what was described in the Sphere as one of the greatest fishing ports in the world. In 1790 the population was less than 1, 000 and in 1907 it was 65, 000

Bewick / Honey Badger
(mellivora capensis) aka RATEL This mustolid is so named, curiously enough, because like Pooh it is excessively fond of honey. It lives in South Africa

Flora MacDonald, Scottish Jacobite heroine, friend and helper of Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie)

Blackheath Goffer
To the Society of Goffers (golfers) At Blackheath Mr William Innes, merchant, plays golf on the heath. A caddy holds his clubs

August Ferdinand Mobius
AUGUST FERDINAND MOBIUS German scientist, professor of astronomy at Leipzig university, discoverer of the mobius strip; regarded as the founder of topology

Cyclists & Windmills
Three men cyclists admire the the two windmills at Outwood, Surrey, England. The left one was built in 1665 and still stands today. The right, built 1790, blew down in a gale 1960

Street Sausage Seller
French marchande de saucisses sell sausages on the streets of Paris

Bermondsey Abbey Gateway
The gateway of Bermondsey Abbey in London

Hare (Bewick)
lepus timidus Harmless and inoffensive... fearful of every danger and attentive to every alarm, the Hare is continually upon the watch

Alchemist at work
Black and white print of the painting, " L Alchimiste" by David Teniers the Younger, dated 1790. HPF/5C/4"

Bewick / Margay
(Felix wiedi) a nocturnal cat with exceptional climbing ability, able to hang from a bough with one paw

Hedgehog (Bewick)
erinaceus europeus also known as the Urchin This is the common hedgehog, much loved though, alas, too often the victim of motorists

Wild Cattle
Bewick depicts two kinds of English wild cattle. Above is the Chillingham sort, of which he will later make one of his finest engravings. Both are rare even in his day

ADAM SMITH Economist and philosopher

QUAKER MEETING, 1790. Scene in a Quaker meeting house. Oil painting by an anonymous artist, American, 1790

Bungarus fasciatus, Banded Krait
Snake skin mounted on paper, The Patrick Russell Collection c.1790 Date: circa 1790

MIDSUMMER NIGHTs DREAM. Puck (from A Midsummer Nights Dream ), by Henry Fuseli. Oil, c. 1790

Lake Scene Signed and dated lower right: I
Lake Scene Signed and dated lower right: " I.W. Pinxt | 1790", Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734-1797, British

Liberty or Death
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity - or Death - the French citizen, though blindfolded, must make his choice !

Lambeth Palace C18
View across the Thames of the residence of the archbishop of Canterbury : the shipping on the river includes a ferry carrying a carriage and its horses

St Pauls Circa 1850
The front of the cathedral is largely hidden by the shops of Ludgate Hill, preventing Wrens magnificent design from achieving its full effect

TRUE BRITON
East Indiaman, sank in 1809

J F Champollion
JEAN-FRANCOIS CHAMPOLLION le Jeune French Egyptologist, who by studying the Rosetta stone learnt to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics

Frances Kelly Actress
Frances " Fanny" Kelly, immensely talented and popular Irish actress, appeared mostly at Drury Lane for 36 years with undiminished acclaim, renowned for comedy roles

Greenland Dog
Buffon classifies it as Chien de Sibirie and Bewick admits that the Greenland Dog is somewhat similar to the native dogs of Siberia, Lapland and Iceland

Bewick / Red Squirrel
(sciurus vulgaris) This is the so-called red squirrel, once widely prevalent in Britain but now largely displaced by its grey cousin from America

Bewick / Mouflon
Linnaeus considered the mouflon a goat (capra ammon) but it is now classified as a sheep, indeed the smallest wild sheep and ancestor of all domestic breeds

Giraffe (Bewick)
giraffa camelopardalis The Cameleopard as it is known in Bewicks day is the worlds tallest animal, standing over 5.5m tall. The okapi is a relative

Lion (Bewick)
Felis leo This animal is produced in Africa, and the hottest parts of Asia according to Bewick

ADAM SMITH Scottish economist

Clapham
A view of Clapham in 1790. Date: 1875

6th Duke of Devonshire
William Spencer Cavendish 6th Duke of Devonshire Date: 1790 - 1820

Israel Putnam (Chappel)
ISRAEL PUTNAM American Revolutionary general Date: 1718 - 1790

Chemistry Appliances
Alembics and distillation appliances for processes such as subliming Volatile Sal Ammoniac (bottom left) : at bottom right is a Sand Bath at Work Date: circa 1790

Ivy-leaved cyclamen, Cyclamen repandum.. A native of Italy. Cyclamen repandum (Cyclamen hederaefolium). Handcolored copperplate botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis

Israel Putnam - 2
ISRAEL PUTNAM American military commander Date: 1718 - 1790

Jane Countess Leven
JANE countess of LEVEN & MELVILLE wife of Alexander, seventh earl Date: circa 1790

FORT WASHINGTON. A view of Fort Washington in Cincinnati, Ohio, erected in 1790. Lithograph, American, 1857

George Heathfield Tomb
G A E HEATHFIELD military, depicted as the Preserver of Gibraltar Date: 1717 - 1790

Washington Xmas Dinner
George Washington, at Christmas dinner at his home at Mount Vernon, proposes a toast To all our friends

London / St James Park
A family taking afternoon tea in the park

Platypus (Bewick)
ORNITHORHYNCHUS ANATINUS At the time Bewick engraved this, the animal had not been named : some naturalists even suspected the creature was a fake

Fieldmouse (Bewick)
mus sylvaticus - the LONG- TAILED FIELD-MOUSE : this is the Country Mouse of Aesops fable, who prefers to risk reapers and predator birds to adopting an urban lifestyle

Hyena (Bewick)
canis hyaena THE STRIPED HYENA Its eyes are remarkably wild, sullen and ferocious

Shorteared Bat (Bewick)
SHORT-EARED BAT vespertilio murinus can be distinguished from the long-eared bat by the fact that its ears are shorter. Also its twice the size

Bewick / Wombat
(Vombatus ursinus) A bear-like marsupial who lives in Australia and burrows extensive tunnels. Date: 1790

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In the year 1790, a myriad of fascinating events and individuals shaped history. The Light Dragoons, an esteemed cavalry regiment established in 1790, would go on to serve their country with honor for over two centuries until their disbandment in 1992. Meanwhile, Boxer Daniel Mendoza showcased his formidable skills within the ring during this era, captivating audiences with his prowess and agility. Artistic brilliance flourished as well; Bewick's intricate engravings immortalized the tenacious Honey Badger while Fortunio Matania's masterpiece depicted a fish pontoon at Grimsby, capturing the essence of maritime life. Flora MacDonald emerged as a Scottish Jacobite heroine whose bravery and loyalty inspired many. The Blackheath Goffer brought joy to countless children with its whimsical entertainment value while August Ferdinand Möbius revolutionized mathematics through his groundbreaking discoveries. Cyclists pedaled through picturesque landscapes adorned with windmills, embracing both nature and adventure. Bermondsey Abbey Gateway stood tall as a testament to history's enduring legacy while street sausage sellers tantalized passersby with mouthwatering aromas. The Hare by Bewick embodied grace and elegance in its depiction, showcasing nature's beauty frozen in time. Amidst it all, an alchemist diligently worked towards unlocking the secrets of transmutation and eternal life - epitomizing mankind's ceaseless pursuit of knowledge and understanding. As we reflect upon the wonders that unfolded in 1790, let us cherish these diverse threads that weave together our shared human experience - from valiant soldiers to talented artists; from courageous heroines to innovative thinkers; from simple pleasures like sausages on street corners to profound mysteries waiting to be unraveled.