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1790 Collection (page 28)

In the year 1790, a myriad of fascinating events and individuals shaped history

Background image1790 Collection: Black Bear (Bewick)

Black Bear (Bewick)
Bewick is puzzled by this creature, drawn from life, which he supposes to be a bear: it was brought back from Bengal, and appears to be a gentle, good-natured animal

Background image1790 Collection: Polar Bear (Bewick)

Polar Bear (Bewick)
Ursus albus : Bewick reports that they can be up to 13 feet (4m) long. It seems to like cold climates - these inhospitable regions seem adapted to its sullen nature

Background image1790 Collection: Beaver (Bewick)

Beaver (Bewick)
Castor fiber : Bewick depicts the Musquash, Musk Beaver or Little Beaver

Background image1790 Collection: Domestic Cat (Bewick)

Domestic Cat (Bewick)
Felis felis : to describe an animal so well known, might seem a superfluous task

Background image1790 Collection: Jaguar (Bewick)

Jaguar (Bewick)
Felis onca : rather larger than the panther

Background image1790 Collection: Leopard (Bewick)

Leopard (Bewick)
Panthera pardus - the leopard is really a smaller panther

Background image1790 Collection: Lynx (Bewick)

Lynx (Bewick)
Felis lynx

Background image1790 Collection: Panther (Bewick)

Panther (Bewick)
Felis perdus

Background image1790 Collection: Serval (Bewick)

Serval (Bewick)
Felis serval - African wild cat

Background image1790 Collection: Wild Cat (Bewick)

Wild Cat (Bewick)
Felis catus, or chat sauvage

Background image1790 Collection: Ounce (Bewick)

Ounce (Bewick)
Felis uncia. A wild cat similar to the leopard, also known as the Mountain Panther or Snow Leopard

Background image1790 Collection: Ocelot (Bewick)

Ocelot (Bewick)
Felis pardalis. A wild cat from central America, it is of course hunted for its coat and is an endangered species

Background image1790 Collection: Lancashire Longhorn Ox

Lancashire Longhorn Ox
This is a domestic breed from northern England, well suited to a cold climate, and grow fat in indifferent pastures

Background image1790 Collection: Lancashire Longhorn

Lancashire Longhorn
A fine domestic breed from northern England, well suited to a cold climate, and grow fat in indifferent pastures

Background image1790 Collection: Urus (Bewick)

Urus (Bewick)
The Urus, or Wild Bull, is chiefly to be met with in the extensive forests of Lithuania. Not any more, it ain t

Background image1790 Collection: Bison (Bewick)

Bison (Bewick)
Bos bison, the American bison as Buffon termed it

Background image1790 Collection: Buffalo (Bewick)

Buffalo (Bewick)
Bos bubalus : Buffon termed it Le Buffle

Background image1790 Collection: Bulldog (Bewick)

Bulldog (Bewick)
is the fiercest of all the Dog kind, and is probably the most courageous creature in the world - so says Bewick

Background image1790 Collection: Genet (Bewick)

Genet (Bewick)
Viverra genetta. This is a kind of civet-cat found in the south of France, though I have yet to see one there

Background image1790 Collection: Wolverine / Glutton

Wolverine / Glutton
Also known to Americans as a CARCAJOU. Mustela gudo. Buffon calls it a glutton

Background image1790 Collection: Gnu (Bewick)

Gnu (Bewick)
A relative of the antelope; also known as wildebeest. Catoblepas gnu

Background image1790 Collection: Ibex (Bewick)

Ibex (Bewick)
A species of mountain goat - capra ibex : Buffon labels it le bouquetin

Background image1790 Collection: Pompey the Little

Pompey the Little, the eponymous hero of the book The History of Pompey the Little; or, the Life and Adventures of a Lap-Dog, by Francis Coventry, first published 1751

Background image1790 Collection: Ballad Singers

Ballad Singers
Ballad singers: the man plays the violin and hobbles on his false wooden leg, while the woman sings from the ballad sheets

Background image1790 Collection: Paul Puff & Jerry Sneak

Paul Puff & Jerry Sneak
Paul Puff, presumably a puffed-up fellow; and Jerry Sneak, a henpecked husband, a coward

Background image1790 Collection: The Mayor of Aix

The Mayor of Aix
When two regiments stationed at Aix-en-Provence come to blows, mayor Jean Espariat brings them to their senses by saying if you must shoot anyone, shoot me !

Background image1790 Collection: Dezilles Saves Gun

Dezilles Saves Gun
Lieutenant Marc Dezilles, stationed at Nancy, refuses to yield a gun in his command to the rebellious garrison. So they shoot him

Background image1790 Collection: Kings Theatre

Kings Theatre
The Kings Theatre, in the Haymarket, London, as rebuilt by Michael Novosielski in 1790, and used by the Drury Lane Company while their own theatre was being rebuilt

Background image1790 Collection: Costume / Woman, 1790

Costume / Woman, 1790
Frenchwoman in post- revolutionary costume with fan and extragavant headwear

Background image1790 Collection: Plants / Strelitzia / Curtis

Plants / Strelitzia / Curtis
Canna-leaved strelitzia STRELITZIA REGINAE

Background image1790 Collection: Js C Dumont D urville

Js C Dumont D urville
Js C DUMONT D URVILLE French naval explorer, noted for voyages with Astrolabe and Zelee to the South Seas and Antarctica

Background image1790 Collection: Symbol of Asia / Europe

Symbol of Asia / Europe
A symbolic representation of trade between Asia and Europe

Background image1790 Collection: Hunting / Gamekeepers 1790

Hunting / Gamekeepers 1790
Game keepers for the Lord Viscount Torrington

Background image1790 Collection: Marseille / Harbour C1790

Marseille / Harbour C1790
The eastern harbour in the 18th century

Background image1790 Collection: B. Franklin / Cig. Card

B. Franklin / Cig. Card
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN American scientist, philosopher and statesman

Background image1790 Collection: Franklin / Chappel

Franklin / Chappel
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN American scientist, philosopher and statesman

Background image1790 Collection: Dolls House Bedroom 1790

Dolls House Bedroom 1790
A bedroom in a French dolls house

Background image1790 Collection: Linnaeus / Dahlstrom

Linnaeus / Dahlstrom
CARL VON LINNE, ka LINNAEUS Swedish naturalist, visited by Gustav III, 1790

Background image1790 Collection: Leicester Improved breed of sheet

Leicester Improved breed of sheet
The Leicester Improved breed of sheep



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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.