1722 Collection (#6)

Lidded Vase; Unknown; China, Asia; about 1662 - 1722; Porcelain; Object: H: 44.5 x Diam.: 21.6 cm (H: 1 ft. 5 1/2 in. x Diam.: 8 1/2 in.), Object (with lid): H: 50.5 cm (H: 1 ft. 7 7/8 in.)

Lidded Bowl; Unknown; China, Asia; porcelain about 1662 - 1722; mounts about 1722 - 1727; Hard-paste porcelain; enamel decoration and gilding; silver mounts; Object: H: 20.3 x Diam.: 25.1 cm (H)

Garniture of Three Lidded Vases and Two Open Vases; Unknown; 1662 - 1722; Hard-paste porcelain with underglaze blue decoration; Various, see extensions

Dancing Faun; Pietro Cipriani, Italian, about 1680 - before 1745; Italy, Europe; 1722 - 1724; Bronze; Object: H: 143.5 cm (56 1/2 in.), Object (plinth): 7.6 x 40 x 40 cm (3 x 15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.)

Medici Venus; Pietro Cipriani, Italian, about 1680 - before 1745; Italy, Europe; 1722 - 1724; Bronze; Object: H: 155.3 cm (61 1/8 in.), Object (plinth): 7.6 x 40 x 40 cm (3 x 15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.)

John Corbet, Sir Robert Leighton and John Kynaston with their Horses and Hounds John Corbet, Sir Robert Leighton and John Kynaston, Members of the Shrewsbury Hunt Signed and dated

Conversation Piece Signed and dated in ochre-color paint, lower left: M: Chamberlin
Conversation Piece Signed and dated in ochre-color paint, lower left: " M: Chamberlin. pinxt: 1761.", Mason Chamberlin, 1722-1787, British

Dan Cunningham, Mason Chamberlin, 1722-1787, British

South Prospect of Hampton Court, Herefordshire Inscribed in ocher-color paint, lower left: " The South | Prospect of | Hampton Court | in Herifordsheir" Signed in ocher-color paint

Thomas Dawson, 1st Baron Dartrey (Later 1st Viscount Cremorne) Chiselled within a circular band around an armorial cartouche on the front of the socle

Omphale, Joseph Wilton, 1722-1803, British

Saint Vincents, near West Malling, Kent Saint Vincent, Kent, the Seat of Capt. William Locker Signed and dated in black paint, lower left: " D

English Ships Coming to Anchor in a Fresh Breeze, Dominic Serres, 1722-1793, French

An English Two-Decker Lying Hove to, with Other Ships and Vessels in a Fresh Breeze Signed and dated in black on wood plank, lower right: " D. Serras 1770", Dominic Serres, 1722-1793, French

Lord Bulkeley and his Harriers, his Huntsman John Wells and Whipper-In R. Jennings Lord Bulkeley and his Hunt Servants Signed and dated in red paint, lower left: " T. S. Feb

Captain William Locker, Dominic Serres, 1722-1793, French

VIEW OF BOSTON, c1722. Detail of William Burgis South East View of Boston, Massachusetts, c1722, the first known view of Boston

EUGENE, PRINCE OF SAVOY (1663-1736). Austrian general. Oil on canvas, 1722, by Jacob van Schuppen

BACH: MANUSCRIPT, 1722. The autograph manuscript of the D-minor fugue from Johann Sebastian Bachs Wohltemperirte Klavier, Book I, 1722

MOLL FLANDERS. Drawing by John Austen (1886-1948) for a 20th century edition of Daniel Defoes Moll Flanders, originally published in 1722

An engraved French chart of Northern Canada, 1722, featuring Hudson Bay
HUDSON BAY MAP, 1722. An engraved French chart of Northern Canada, 1722, featuring Hudson Bay

The plan of Boston in 1722. Contemporary map engraving
MAP: BOSTON, 1722. The plan of Boston in 1722. Contemporary map engraving

Daniel Defoe (1661ja-1731) English author, satirist and adventurer. Remembered now for his novels Robinson Crusoe (1719), Journal of the Plague Year (1722) and Moll Flanders (1722)

Head and neck
Plate of the head and neck including at IX and X the bones of the ear. From Bartolommeo Eustachi " Tabulae Anatomicae", second edition, Amsterdam, 1722

Rameau, Jean-Philippe. French composer. Trait de l Harmonie (Treatise on Harmony). Edition carried out in Paris (1722)

GILLOT, Claude (1673-1722)

Pierre Baron Besenval
PIERRE VICTOR baron de BESENVAL de Bronstett Swiss-French military Date: 1722 - 1794

USA, New Mexico, Taos. The San Francisco de Asis adobe church, a National Historic landmark in the Land of Enchantment

ITALY: ACROBATS, c1722. Foreces of Hercules. Strong men performing at acrobatic routine in Venice, Italy. Line engraving, c1722

BOSTON, 1722. A South East View of the Great Town of Boston in New England in America. Color line engraving, English, 1722

ROBINSON CRUSOE. R. Crusoe saving his Goods out of the Wreck of the Ship. Engraved illustration for an edition of Daniel Defoes Robinson Crusoe, published in London, 1722

PIRATE, 1724. Captain Bartholomew Roberts with two ships, the Royal Fortune and Ranger, takes 11 sail in Whydah Road on the Coast of Guiney, 11 January 1721-1722. Line engraving, English, 1724

QUEBEC, 1722. Line engraving

HUDSON BAY COMPANY. Fort Nelson at the mouth of the Nelson River on the southwest coast of Hudson Bay, sometimes held by the English, sometimes by the French

PIERRE CHARLEVOIX (1682-1761). Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix. French Jesuit traveller in America. Charlevoix travelling down the Mississippi River, 1720-1722. Line engraving, 19th century

RUSSIA: ST PETERSBURG. The 12 colleges established in St. Petersburg by Peter the Great, beginning in 1722: contemporary engraving

BARTHOLOMEW ROBERTS. The pirate Bartholomew Roberts shown with his ships Royal Fortune and Ranger, and the 11 ships they captured off the Guinea coast of Africa in 1722. Line engraving, English, 1724

Anton Wilhelm Boehm
ANTON WILHELM BOEHM German chaplain to the court of George I at St James palace, London. Date: 1673 - 1722

Robert Lord Braxfield
ROBERT MACQUEEN, lord BRAXFIELD Scottish judge Date: 1722 - 1799

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
JOHN CHURCHILL, first duke of MARLBOROUGH Military commander Date: 1650 - 1722

EXPL2A-00025
Quebec City and the Saint Lawrence River, 1722. Hand-colored 18th-century woodcut from La Potherie

Carlo Gozzi - 2
CARLO GOZZI Italian playwright, traditionalist who opposed the innovations of Goldoni

Hyder Ali (Haidar)
HYDER ALI Indian ruler and soldier. Helped form first corps of sepoys with European aid

King Alfreds Tower, (1722) 160 feet high, on the Somerset - Wiltshire border: " Alfred the Great, A.D. 879, on this summit erected his standard against Danish invaders"

Baptism by a Priest
CHRISTIAN BAPTISM administered by a priest

Anthony Askew
ANTHONY ASKEW physician, scholar and book collector

Moll Flanders / Portrait
A portrait of the heroine

Comte De Grasse
Francois Joseph Paul, comte de GRASSE French naval officer who fought the English in the West Indies. He was defeated by Admiral Rodney in 1782

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"1722: A Year of Heroes, Maps, and Empires" In the year 1722, amidst a backdrop of historical events and remarkable individuals, the world witnessed tales of bravery and transformation. Flora MacDonald emerged as a Scottish Jacobite heroine, her unwavering spirit inspiring generations to come. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Boston, Massachusetts, John Bonner meticulously crafted a map that would capture the essence of this bustling city. His line engraving depicted its streets and landmarks with precision—a snapshot frozen in time for future generations to explore. Fast forward to 1835 when George G. Smith's engraved facsimile breathed new life into Bonner's work. This updated version showcased how Boston had evolved over more than five decades—its topography shifting alongside the growth of a burgeoning metropolis until 1769. Amidst these cartographic endeavors stood figures like the Duke of Marlborough—a name synonymous with military prowess and strategic brilliance. His legacy echoed through history as his victories shaped nations. Yet not all heroes wore armor or commanded armies; some found solace in simpler pleasures like Fox And Hounds—the timeless game that brought joy to countless hearts throughout centuries. John Burgoyne and Chapman were names etched into history books for their contributions beyond battlefields—artists whose brushstrokes painted vivid stories on canvases that transcended time itself. In far-off lands such as India, Hyder Ali left an indelible mark on history during his reign from 1722 to 1782—an era defined by his leadership and vision. His impact still resonates today within the annals of Indian heritage. As we delve deeper into this remarkable year, we encounter John Churchill—the first Duke of Marlborough—who passed away in 1722 but left behind an enduring legacy filled with triumphs against adversity. The arts flourished too during this period.