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1780s Collection (#5)

"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

Background image1780s Collection: Dancing Faun, 1781. Creator: Paolo Spinazzi

Dancing Faun, 1781. Creator: Paolo Spinazzi
Dancing Faun, 1781

Background image1780s Collection: Badger Disguised as Priest, early 19th century. Creator: Masakazu

Badger Disguised as Priest, early 19th century. Creator: Masakazu
Badger Disguised as Priest, early 19th century

Background image1780s Collection: Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, 1787. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger

Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, 1787. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
Gustav IV Adolf, 1778-1837, King of Sweden, 1787

Background image1780s Collection: Gudmund Jöran Adlerbeth, 1751-1818, 1780. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger

Gudmund Jöran Adlerbeth, 1751-1818, 1780. Creator: Lorens Pasch the Younger
Gudmund Joran Adlerbeth, 1751-1818, 1780

Background image1780s Collection: An Allegory of the Arts Vanquishing Time, Surmounted by a Medallion Portrait of... after 1780

An Allegory of the Arts Vanquishing Time, Surmounted by a Medallion Portrait of... after 1780
An Allegory of the Arts Vanquishing Time, Surmounted by a Medallion Portrait of King Stanislaw August of Poland as Patron of the Arts, after 1780

Background image1780s Collection: Portrait of Petrus Albertus van der Parra, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company

Portrait of Petrus Albertus van der Parra, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, 1762-18 Creator: Anon
Portrait of Petrus Albertus van der Parra, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, 1762-1800

Background image1780s Collection: Portrait of Jacob Mossel, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, 1750-1799. Creator: Anon

Portrait of Jacob Mossel, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, 1750-1799. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Jacob Mossel, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, 1750-1799

Background image1780s Collection: Portrait of Mattheus de Haan, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon

Portrait of Mattheus de Haan, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Mattheus de Haan, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800

Background image1780s Collection: Portrait of Abraham van Riebeeck, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800

Portrait of Abraham van Riebeeck, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Abraham van Riebeeck, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800

Background image1780s Collection: Portrait of Cornelis van der Lijn, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800

Portrait of Cornelis van der Lijn, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Cornelis van der Lijn, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800

Background image1780s Collection: Portrait of Antonio van Diemen, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon

Portrait of Antonio van Diemen, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Antonio van Diemen, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800

Background image1780s Collection: Portrait of Jacques Specx, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon

Portrait of Jacques Specx, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Jacques Specx, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800

Background image1780s Collection: Portrait of Pieter de Carpentier, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800

Portrait of Pieter de Carpentier, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Pieter de Carpentier, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Other Title(s): Portrait of Pieter de Carpentier, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies

Background image1780s Collection: Portrait of Jan Pietersz Coen, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon

Portrait of Jan Pietersz Coen, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Jan Pietersz Coen, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800

Background image1780s Collection: Portrait of Laurens Reael, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon

Portrait of Laurens Reael, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Laurens Reael, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800

Background image1780s Collection: Portrait of Gerard Reynst, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon

Portrait of Gerard Reynst, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Gerard Reynst, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800

Background image1780s Collection: Portrait of Pieter Both, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon

Portrait of Pieter Both, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Pieter Both, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800

Background image1780s Collection: View of Constantinople (Istanbul) and the Seraglio from the Swedish Legation in Pera, c.1770-1780

View of Constantinople (Istanbul) and the Seraglio from the Swedish Legation in Pera, c.1770-1780

Background image1780s Collection: View of the Bosporus, taken from the Height of Beykoz to the northwest

View of the Bosporus, taken from the Height of Beykoz to the northwest, with the Aqueduct of Justini Creator
View of the Bosporus, taken from the Height of Beykoz to the northwest, with the Aqueduct of Justinian in the background, c.1770-1780

Background image1780s Collection: View of the Dardanelles, 1770-1780. Creator: Antoine van der Steen

View of the Dardanelles, 1770-1780. Creator: Antoine van der Steen
View of the Dardanelles, 1770-1780

Background image1780s Collection: Painted Wall Hanging with Peace, 1786. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen

Painted Wall Hanging with Peace, 1786. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen
Painted Wall Hanging with Peace, 1786

Background image1780s Collection: View of the Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, 1750-1800. Creator: Pierre Antoine de Machy

View of the Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, 1750-1800. Creator: Pierre Antoine de Machy
View of the Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, 1750-1800

Background image1780s Collection: Six Putti with Flowers and Fruit and Attributes of the Art of Drawing, 1782

Six Putti with Flowers and Fruit and Attributes of the Art of Drawing, 1782. Creator: Juriaan Andriessen
Six Putti with Flowers and Fruit and Attributes of the Art of Drawing, 1782

Background image1780s Collection: View of Smyrna (Izmir), 1779. Creator: N. Knop

View of Smyrna (Izmir), 1779. Creator: N. Knop
View of Smyrna (Izmir), 1779

Background image1780s Collection: The so-called Boerenverdriet on the Spui, Amsterdam, 1750-1781. Creator: Jan Ekels the Elder

The so-called Boerenverdriet on the Spui, Amsterdam, 1750-1781. Creator: Jan Ekels the Elder
The so-called Boerenverdriet on the Spui, Amsterdam, 1750-1781

Background image1780s Collection: View of the Tower called Jan Roodenpoortstoren and the Singel Canal in Amsterdam, 1770-1814

View of the Tower called Jan Roodenpoortstoren and the Singel Canal in Amsterdam, 1770-1814. Creator: Jonas Zeuner
View of the Tower called Jan Roodenpoortstoren and the Singel Canal in Amsterdam, 1770-1814

Background image1780s Collection: Portrait of a Woman in eighteenth-century Costume, 1750-1799. Creator: Anon

Portrait of a Woman in eighteenth-century Costume, 1750-1799. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Woman in eighteenth-century Costume, 1750-1799

Background image1780s Collection: Portrait of a Man in 17th-century Clothing, 1750-1799. Creator: Anon

Portrait of a Man in 17th-century Clothing, 1750-1799. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Man in 17th-century Clothing, 1750-1799

Background image1780s Collection: Portrait of a Woman in 17th-century Clothing, 1750-1799. Creator: Anon

Portrait of a Woman in 17th-century Clothing, 1750-1799. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Woman in 17th-century Clothing, 1750-1799

Background image1780s Collection: Female portrait, (c1780s). Creator: Lorens Lonberg

Female portrait, (c1780s). Creator: Lorens Lonberg
Female portrait, (c1780s)

Background image1780s Collection: Marc Antoine René de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, c1780. Creator: Alexander Roslin

Marc Antoine René de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, c1780. Creator: Alexander Roslin
Marc Antoine Rene de Voyer de Paulmy d'Argenson, c1780. Portrait of Count Marc Antoine Rene d'Argenson. d'Argenson was for a short time French Minister of War

Background image1780s Collection: Apostle Peter, (c1780s) Creator: Jonas Akerstrom

Apostle Peter, (c1780s) Creator: Jonas Akerstrom
Apostle Peter, (c1780s)

Background image1780s Collection: Male portrait, (c1780s). Creator: Pehr Hörberg

Male portrait, (c1780s). Creator: Pehr Hörberg
Male portrait, (c1780s)

Background image1780s Collection: Female costume, 1780. Creator: Carl Wilhelm Swedman

Female costume, 1780. Creator: Carl Wilhelm Swedman
Female costume, 1780

Background image1780s Collection: A jester, 1777/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

A jester, 1777/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
A jester, 1777/1783

Background image1780s Collection: A hanged man, 1771/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

A hanged man, 1771/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
A hanged man, 1771/1783

Background image1780s Collection: The sorrowful one, 1775/1777. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

The sorrowful one, 1775/1777. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
The sorrowful one, 1775/1777

Background image1780s Collection: Emperor Franz I (II) of Austria as a child, 1780. Creator: Karl Georg Merville

Emperor Franz I (II) of Austria as a child, 1780. Creator: Karl Georg Merville
Emperor Franz I (II) of Austria as a child, 1780

Background image1780s Collection: A emaciated old man with sore eyes, 1771/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

A emaciated old man with sore eyes, 1771/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
A emaciated old man with sore eyes, 1771/1783

Background image1780s Collection: The reliable one, (1777/1783?). Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

The reliable one, (1777/1783?). Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
The reliable one, (1777/1783?)

Background image1780s Collection: Variant of “The Noble One”, 1777/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

Variant of “The Noble One”, 1777/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Variant of "The Noble One", 1777/1783

Background image1780s Collection: An old cheerful smiler, 1777/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

An old cheerful smiler, 1777/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
An old cheerful smiler, 1777/1783

Background image1780s Collection: Old age, 1771/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt

Old age, 1771/1783. Creator: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
Old age, 1771/1783

Background image1780s Collection: Sea fight with the Mahrattas (Maratha sailors), who captured the East India Company ship

Sea fight with the Mahrattas (Maratha sailors), who captured the East India Company ship Ranger on 5 (or 8) April 1783, an action which went against the Treaty of Salbai which had ended the First

Background image1780s Collection: Flight of Hyder Ali, ruler of Mysore in Southern India, after the Battle of Porto Novo

Flight of Hyder Ali, ruler of Mysore in Southern India, after the Battle of Porto Novo (now Parangipettai), between the British East India Company and the Sultanate of Mysore, 1 July 1781

Background image1780s Collection: Patrick Miller, the first steam engine boat, 1788

Patrick Miller, the first steam engine boat, 1788. 1788

Background image1780s Collection: Jonathan Thatcher riding cow to Stockport Market

Jonathan Thatcher riding cow to Stockport Market
Jonathan Thatcher rode his cow to Stockport Market on 27 November 1784 in defiance of Pitts Horse Tax. 1784

Background image1780s Collection: Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. papaveracea, 1788-1896 (hand-coloured engraving)

Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. papaveracea, 1788-1896 (hand-coloured engraving)
991240 Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. papaveracea, 1788-1896 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); 24.6x15.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paeonia suffruticosa Andr)



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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.