1727 Collection (#7)

Portrait of a Woman Girl with a Book Seated in a Park Sitzendes junges Maedchen in einer Parklandschaft, Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788, British

Landscape with Stream and Weir A River Landscape with a Weir, Sheep and Figures, Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788, British

William Lowndes, Auditor of His Majestys Court of Exchequer William Lowndes Stone Inscribed, lower left: " W.m Lowndes Esqr | One of the Aud.rs o fhis majestys | Court of Escheqr

Portrait of a Young Man with Powdered Hair Possibly a self-portrait Signed, lower right: " TG" (G incomplete); on verso: " by T.Gainsborough his own portrait"

Coastal Landscape with a Shepherd and His Flock, Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788, British

Wooded Landscape with a Cottage and Shepherd Landscape with Shepherd Wooded Landscape with a Cottage, Sheep and a Reclining Shepherd, Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788, British

Bust of a Man, Probably Pieter Tillemans Incised on back of bust: Mel / Rysbrack f
Bust of a Man, Probably Pieter Tillemans Incised on back of bust: " Mel/ Rysbrack f. 1727", John Michael Rysbrack, 1694-1770, Flemish

Clayton Jones Seth Jones, Thomas Gainsborough, 1727-1788, British

John Greenwood, Harbor Scene, American, 1727-1792, c. 1760, brush and gray ink with gray wash on laid paper

Francesco Bartolozzi after Federico Zuccaro (Italian, 1727-1815), Mary, Queen of Scots, published 1779, engraving

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (Italian, 1727-1804), Joseph Kneels with the Child before Mary on the Donkey, published 1753, etching

Francesco Bartolozzi after Sir Joshua Reynolds (Italian, 1727-1815), Mrs. Montague, 1792, stipple engraving

SURIKOV: PRINCE MENSHIKOV. Prince Menshikov at Beriozovo in exile, 1727. Oil on canvas, 1883, by Vasily Surikov

TIEPOLO: SACRIFICE OF ISaC. Fresco by Giambattista Tiepolo, 1726-28

ORBIS PICTUS, c1727. Page from an American edition of Orbis Pictus (The Visible World in Pictures), a textbook to teach children to read, with English and Latin text, c1727

NEW ENGLAND PRIMER, 1727. A page from the earliest extant edition of The New England Primer, Boston, Massachusetts, 1727

GEORGE II (1683-1760). King of England, 1727-1760. Oil on canvas, c1727, from the studio of Charles Jervas

Stephen Hales method of measuring the force of the ascent of the sap in the vine
VEGETABLE STATICKS, 1727. Stephen Hales method of measuring the force of the ascent of the sap in the vine. Line engraving from his Vegetable Staticks

George II (1683-1760) king of Great Britain and Ireland and elector of Hanover from 1727. Member of the Hanoverian dynasty. Wood engraving c1900

George Byng, lst Viscount Torrington (1663-1733) English naval commander: Admiral of the Fleet 1718. First Lord of the Admiralty from 1727. Engraving after portrait by Godfrey Kneller

Michael Servetus Spanish physician and theologian
Michael Servetus (1511 - 1553) Spanish physician and theologian. Portrait from biography published 1727. Servetus escaped the Catholic Inquisitor General at Lyon

Newton, Sir Isaac (1642-1727); VOLTAIRE, Franzois-Marie Arou
Newton, Sir Isaac (1642-1727); VOLTAIRE, Franois-Marie Arouet, also known as (1694-1778). English mathematician, physicist and astronomer

The Charlatan by TIEPOLO, Giovanni Domenico (1727-1804). Bequest of Francesc Camb. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Venetian

GAINSBOROUGH, Thomas (1727-1788). Conversation in a Park, portrait of the artist and his wife, Margaret Burr at the time

Newton, Sir Isaac (1642-1727). English mathematician, physicist and astronomer. Page from the book Philosophiae Naturalis Principia

Spain. Granada. Cartuja (Carthusian
SPAIN. Granada. Cartuja (Carthusian Monastery). Sacristy, decorated by Luis de Ar valo and Luis Cabello between 1727 and

A page from the earliest extant edition of The New England Primer, Boston, 1727
NEW ENGLAND PRIMER, 1727. A page from the earliest extant edition of The New England Primer, Boston, 1727

John Butterworth
JOHN BUTTERWORTH Baptist churchman, depicted at age 75. Date: 1727 - 1803

Catherine I / St P Ptg
CATHERINE I Empress of Russia (1725-27), second wife of Tsar Peter I Date: 1684 - 1727

Title page of Thomas Jeffersons copy of A Treatise of the Laws of Nature, written by Richard Cumberland
CUMBERLAND: LAWS OF NATURE. Title page of Thomas Jeffersons copy of A Treatise of the Laws of Nature, written by Richard Cumberland, Lord Bishop of Peterborough, c1727

FORT OSWEGO, 1727. South view of Fort Oswego, New York, on Lake Ontario, constructed in 1727 and destroyed by the French during the French and Indian War in 1756. Line engraving, English, 1760

THE HAGUE: MARKET, 1727. The vegetable market held each morning in front of the chapel of St. Nicholas Hospital in The Hague, the Netherlands

GIBRALTAR: MEDAL, 1727. Engraving of a British medal commemorating the unsuccessful Spanish siege of 1727

NEW WORLD: EL DORADO, 1727. The gilding of El Dorado. Attendants puff gold dust on his body through a tube while his lords carouse in their hammocks. Line engraving, 1727

GILDING OF EL DORADO. Attendants puff gold dust on his body through a tube while his lords carouse in a hammock. Line engraving, 1727

Poor Priests Hospital Canterbury

Catherine I of Russia
Ekaterina I Alexeyevna, second wife of tsar Peter I, Lithu- -anian laundry-maid who exploited laws of succession to seize power when he died - a bawdy amiable woman. Date: 1684 - 1727

Famous Door Knocker
The door knocker of Gainsborough House, Sudbury, Suffolk, England, where the famous English painter Thomas Gainsborough (1727 - 1788) was born. Date: 18th century

British / India 1613
The first English trading post in India at Surat. There is a warehouse and a church. This image is taken from the Voyages of Mandelslo, published in 1727. Date: 1613

George I / Fursten
GEORGE I King of England (reigned 1714-27) also Elector of Hanover from 1698 Date: 1660 - 1727

George I / Guizot / Kneller
GEORGE I KING OF ENGLAND Date: 1660 - 1727

Heart of King George II, engraving
The Kings heart. An engraving of the heart of King George II of Great Britain and Ireland. George II was born in 1683 and ascended the throne in 1727 on the death of his father, George I

Poor Priests Hospital, Canterbury, Kent
View of the Poor Priests Hospital on what is now Stour Street in Canterbury, Kent, dating back to the 12th century. In 1727, the building was adopted for use as the citys workhouse. It is now a museum

Clerkenwell Parish Workhouse, London
The Clerkenwell parish workhouse on Farringdon Road (formerly Coppice Row), Central London, erected in 1727

John Wilkes (1727-1797)
Engraving, after Hogarth, showing John Wilkes (1727-1797), the English politician and journalist

Edward Russell, Orford
EDWARD RUSSELL, earl of ORFORD admiral and statesman

Second Earl Mansfield
DAVID MURRAY, second earl of MANSFIELD (previously lord Stormont) statesman and diplomat

William Croft
WILLIAM CROFT musician from Warwickshire

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In the year 1727, significant events unfolded that left a lasting impact on history. It was a time when great minds like August Hermann Francke and Sir Isaac Newton were making their mark in their respective fields. Sir Isaac Newton, an English mathematician renowned for his groundbreaking discoveries, continued to shape the world of science during this period. His contributions to physics and mathematics revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Newton's brilliance transcended borders as he made remarkable advancements in various disciplines. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, George II ascended to the throne as King of England. This marked a new era for the nation under his reign. The Imperial State Crown worn by George II during his coronation ceremony in 1727 became an emblem of power and authority. Amidst these historical milestones, society reveled in cultural festivities such as Carnival Scenes or Minuets. These lively celebrations brought people together through music and dance, providing moments of joy amidst everyday life. To honor Sir Isaac Newton's legacy, statues were erected in several locations around England including Woolsthorpe Lincs - where he was born - serving as reminders of his immense contributions to scientific knowledge. As we reflect on this pivotal year in history, we are reminded of how individuals like Sir Isaac Newton shaped our understanding of the world around us. Their dedication to knowledge continues to inspire generations even today.