1780s Collection (#16)

Montgolfier balloon, Gonesse, near Paris
General alarm of the inhabitants of Gonesse, near Paris, resulting from the fall of Montgolfiers air balloon. 1783

Mozart performs for Kaiser Josef II c. 1780
Mozart performs at the piano for Kaiser Josef II, patron of the arts and music lover, c.1780. Date: c. 1780

The Handel Commemoration, Westminster Abbey, 1784
The Handel Commemoration at Westminster Abbey. View of the orchestra and organ erected in Westminster Abbey under the direction of Mr. James Wyatt. Date: 1784

Street music: organ grinder, 1789
An organ grinder plying his trade, surrounded by various other musicians. A buxom lady plays a stringed instument, while a boy and his dog look on. Date: c.1789

Galvani Frog Exp. 3
He provokes contractions in the legs of a frog using a metal arc Date: early 1780s

People examining lots at an auction
A room full of people examining lots at an auction. Date: 1788

Early hot air balloon design, 1783
Early hot air balloon design. Design for a balloon with two men in the basket steering it by manipulation of a sail. A ladder connects the balloon to a parachute-style apparatus for safe descent in

English Channel balloon crossing, 1785
English Channel balloon crossing. French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) and US surgeon John Jefferies (1745-1819) arriving in Calais, France

Ohio Territory government established at Marietta, 1788
Ohio pioneers installing territorial government at Marietta, late 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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General George Washington leaving New York City after celebrating the British retreat, 1783. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Settlers from Connecticut entering Ohio Territory after the American Revolution. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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Parisians invasion of the Assembly during the French Revolution. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century French illustration

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Map of the Battle of Yorktown where the British Army was defeated by the American and French alliance in the Revolutionary War, 1781. Printed color lithograph

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Shah Allum, Mogul of Hindostan, reviewing troops of the British East India Company, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut

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Blacksmith angry at being served a tax demand, a scene in Shayss Rebellion, 1786. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Surrender of British army under commander Cornwallis to Washington and Rochambeau at Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored photogravure of a 19th-century illustration

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Last boatload of British troops evacuating New York City, 1783. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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British wagon-train ambushed by Francis Marion in South Carolina during the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Equestrian statue of Nathanael Greene in the American Revolution, Stanton Square, Washington DC. Digital photograph

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Destruction of British frigate " Sharon" during the battle of Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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American General Nathanael Greene beside his horse. Hand-colored engraving of a painting

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American General George Rogers Clark. Hand-colored engraving of a painting

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Benjamin Franklin, with his grandsons, in Paris representing the American cause during the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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British surrender at Yorktown, 1781, effectively ending the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by A.B. Frost

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American General Benjamin Lincoln receiving Lord Cornwalliss sword from British General O Hara during the Yorktown surrender ceremony, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Americans capturing a British redoubt during the Battle of Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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American marksman in a tree firing at British soldiers, Revolutionary War. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Announcement of peace treaty ending the Revolutionary War, printed in New York City, March 25, 1783. Woodcut reproduction of the original document wiith a watercolor wash

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General George Washington and French Commander Rochambeau overseeing the trenches at the Battle of Yorktown, 1781. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

Cat of Angora in English translation of Comte de Buffons " Histoire Naturelle, gnrale et particulire."

Astronomy Herschel
George III visits Herschels observatory

The Prado, Madrid
The Prado, built in the 1780s, opened as a museum in 1819 and houses a definitive collection of Spanish art as well as much from the Netherlands, formerly governed by Spain

Montgolfier Brothers
JACQUES-ETIENNE and JOSEPH- MICHEL MONTGOLFIER, French aviation pioneers

German Fashions 1780S
Two Germans of the Werther period, when Goethes romantic novel took Europe by storm and encouraged romantic sentiments expressed in behaviour and dress

Mid 18th Century Woman
A noblewoman of George IIs time

The Start of a Race
The chaotic scene at the start of a race

Rubbing down the Horses
Weighing the jockeys and rubbing down the horses before a race

The Betting Post
A crowd of punters at the betting post

Off-Course Scenes
Various activities happen between races, such as drinking and gambling

Galvani / Frog Exp. - 4
Experiment devised by Luigi Galvani, showing movement of Frog legs due to electrical current

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

Leicester Improved breed of sheet
The Leicester Improved breed of sheep

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"The 1780s: A Decade of Nation Building and Revolutionary Spirit" Step back in time to the 1780s, a pivotal era that shaped the course of history. Howard Pyle's masterpiece, "The Nation Makers, " captures the intensity of the Battle of Brandywine during the Revolutionary War. The canvas comes alive with soldiers fighting for freedom, embodying the spirit that birthed a nation. In 1787, another monumental event took place as ink met parchment on page one of the Constitution of the United States. This document laid down principles that would guide America towards becoming a beacon of democracy and liberty. Amidst this backdrop, we witness Laodicea Dicey Langston fearlessly protecting her father from Loyalist troops in South Carolina. Her unwavering support for revolutionaries symbolizes countless unsung heroes who risked everything for independence. While battles raged on land, human ingenuity soared above as Montgolfier balloons gracefully floated over Paris. These early flights marked humanity's first steps into an uncharted realm - the sky. Intellectual curiosity thrived during this decade through gatherings like England's Lunar Society where brilliant minds converged to discuss scientific advancements and societal progress. Meanwhile, love blossomed amidst chaos as Mozart and Constanze embarked on their honeymoon – a testament to romance enduring even in turbulent times. Across continents, Milton Abbas in England witnessed its own transformation with architectural marvels reflecting changing social dynamics – an evolving world captured within its walls. Yet not all tales were fantastical; Jack Spriggins' journey with his enchanted bean reminded us that dreams can come true if we dare to believe in magic and take bold leaps forward. As history unfolded before our eyes, we cannot forget moments like British evacuation from Charleston SC in 1782 – marking both triumph and loss while shaping future narratives.