1712 Collection (#4)

George Duke of Montagu
GEORGE BRUDENELL-MONTAGU, duke of MONTAGU, fourth earl of Cardigan statesman Date: 1712 - 1790

Charles Alex. De Lorraine
CHARLES ALEXANDRE, duc de LORRAINE French military commander and governor of the Netherlands. Date: 1712 - 1780

Philip Van Limborch
PHILIP VAN LIMBORCH Dutch churchman and theologian Date: 1633 - 1712

William King, Writer
WILLIAM KING Poet and historian Date: 1663 - 1712

Thomas Halyburton
THOMAS HALYBURTON Scottish churchman and theologian Date: 1674 - 1712

Rose King Man Astride Fox 1712 later Pen black ink
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Acorn King Man Astride Cow 1712 later Pen black ink
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Pius V Ambassador King Poland ca 1712 Black red chalk
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Shield Knave Horseman 1712 later Recto pen black ink
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Shield King Man Astride Snail 1712 later Pen
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Shell King Man Map Fortification 1712 later Pen
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Landscape Castle Hill 1632-1712 Pen brown ink
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Drawings Prints, Print, Decorated Roman alphabet, Publisher, Artist, Martin Engelbrecht
Drawings and Prints, Print, Decorated Roman alphabet, Publisher, Artist, Martin Engelbrecht, Jeremias Wachsmuth, German, Augsburg 1684-1756 Augsburg, German, 1712-1771, Engelbrecht, Martin

Drawings Prints, Drawing, Hercules Stake, Artist, Johann Heinrich Keller, Swiss
Drawings and Prints, Drawing, Hercules on the Stake, Artist, Johann Heinrich Keller, Swiss, Zurich 1692-1765 The Hague, Keller, Johann Heinrich, Swiss, 1692, 1765, early 18th-mid 18th century, 1712

Acorn Knave Man Astride Swine 1712 later Pen
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Courtesan Edo period 1615-1868 ca 1712 Japan
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Courtesan Myōgaya House Edo period 1615-1868
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Attributed to Francesco Guardi, Italian (1712-1793), View of the Rialto Bridge, Venice, pen and brown ink with brown wash and watercolor on laid paper, laid down

Arthur Devis, Portrait of a Gentleman Netting Partridges, British, 1712-1787, 1756, oil on canvas

Georg Friedrich Schmidt, German (1712-1775), Self-Portrait Sketching, 1752, black and red chalk with watercolor and pastel and pen and black ink

Crescenzio Onofri (Italian, probably 1632 - 1712 or after), The Withered Tree, 1696, etching

Georg Friedrich Schmidt after Rembrandt van Rijn (German, 1712 - 1775), The Persian, 1756, etching

Giuseppe Angeli (Italian, 1712 - 1798), An Elderly Bishop, c. 1750, black, white, and red chalks on light brown laid paper

Francesco Guardi (Italian, 1712 - 1793), An Elegantly Dressed Woman Struggling with a Lion, 1782, pen and brown ink with white heightening on blue laid paper

Francesco Guardi and Giacomo Guardi (Italian, 1712 - 1793), The Island of Madonna della Grazia, pen and brown ink with brown wash on two joined sheets of laid paper

Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich (German, 1712 - 1774), Oriental in a Fantastic Headdress, 1731-1732, pen and brown ink on laid paper

Jan Luyken (Dutch, 1649 - 1712), Battle of the Gods and Giants from Mount Olympus and Mount Othrys, pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper

Antoine Watteau (French, 1684 - 1721), The Wedding Procession, c. 1712, red chalk over red chalk counterproof on laid paper

Arthur Devis (British, 1712 - 1787), Arthur Holdsworth Conversing with Thomas Taylor and Captain Stancombe by the River Dart, 1757, oil on canvas

Arthur Devis, Members of the Maynard Family in the Park at Waltons, British, 1712 - 1787, c. 1755-1762, oil on canvas

Georg Friedrich Schmidt after Hyacinthe Rigaud, Monseigneur Louis-Charles d Orla ans
Georg Friedrich Schmidt after Hyacinthe Rigaud, Monseigneur Louis-Charles d Orla© ans de Saint-Albin, Archbishop of Cambrai, German, 1712 - 1775, 1741, engraving on laid paper

Writtle Lodge, Essex, engraved by William Tombleson, 1832 (engraving)
XJF451307 Writtle Lodge, Essex, engraved by William Tombleson, 1832 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Writtle Lodge, of the Great Water House)

Italian Landscape with Shepherdess and Animals, Simon van der Does, 1712

Frederick II, byname Frederick the Great, German Friedrich der Grosse (born January 24, 1712, Berlin, Prussia Germany a died August 17, 1786, Potsdam, Anonymous, 1750 - 1770

A Country House, Jan van der Heyden, 1660 - 1712

Adult daughter visits her mother and sisters, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz II, Cornelis van der Sys, 1712

Twelve pictures from Des menschen begin, midden en einde, print maker: Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz II, Cornelis van der Sys, 1712

Jan Luyken, Bybel Prints, 1712, Jan Luyken, wed. Arentsz & Pieter Cornelis van der Sys (II), 1712

Flood, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys (II), 1712

Flood, Jan Luyken, Anonymous, 1712

Destruction of Sodom, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys (II), 1712

Sacrifice of Abraham, Jan Luyken, 1712

On Mount Sinai, Jan Luyken, 1712

On Mount Sinai, print maker: Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys II, 1712

Joseph is sold by his brothers to merchants in the pit, Jan Luyken, 1712

Balaam and his donkey, Jan Luyken, 1712

Gideon and the wet sheepskin, print maker: Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz & Cornelis van der Sys II, 1712

Boaz and Ruth, Jan Luyken, Anonymous, 1712

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In the year 1712, history witnessed a series of remarkable events and individuals that left an indelible mark on various fields. One such notable figure was Richard Cromwell, who held the title of Lord Protector after his father Oliver Cromwell's death. Despite his short-lived tenure, Richard Cromwell played a significant role in shaping England's political landscape during this time. Meanwhile, in Glasgow workshop, James Watt was diligently working to improve upon Thomas Newcomen's invention from 1712. This innovation would later revolutionize steam engines and pave the way for industrialization. Another intriguing development occurred with Epee Teaching Deaf Mutes. This method provided deaf individuals with a means to communicate through sign language using specially designed hand gestures. On a different note, Hanway's Umbrella made its debut around this period. Although initially met with skepticism and ridicule by society, it eventually gained popularity as people recognized its practicality in protecting against rain or sun. The Battle of Denain took place in 1712 during the Great Northern War between Sweden and other European powers. Swedish cavalry showcased their bravery and skill on the battlefield amidst intense fighting. Jonas Hanway further contributed to society by introducing Umbrella 2 - an improved version that offered enhanced functionality and durability compared to its predecessor. In art circles, Friedrich II commissioned Schulz and Ramberg to create masterpieces that captured his reign as Frederick the Great (1712-1786). These paintings depicted key moments from his rule while showcasing artistic talent at its finest. As we reflect upon these diverse events from 1712, it becomes evident how they collectively shaped our world today – whether through political shifts like Richard Cromwell's influence or technological advancements pioneered by James Watt, and is important to remember these historical milestones as they continue to shape our present reality.