1764 Collection

Drawings Prints, Print, Compassion, Le Brun Travested, Caricatures Passions, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Compassion, Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions, Artist, Publisher, After, Thomas Rowlandson, George Moutard Woodward, Rudolph Ackermann, British

Drawings Prints, Print, Veneration, Le Brun Travested, Caricatures Passions, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, Veneration, Le Brun Travested, or Caricatures of the Passions, Publisher, Artist, Etcher, After, Rudolph Ackermann, George Moutard Woodward, Thomas Rowlandson, London

Boxer / Daniel Mendoza
DANIEL MENDOZA 1764 - 1836 English boxer who was the acknowledged English heavyweight champion and who operated a successful boxing school in London

Gravestone in the Graveyard of Winchester Cathedral
Gravestone of Thomas Thetcher, a Grenadier in the North Regiment of the Hampshire Militia who died of a violent fever contracted by drinking Small Beer when hot on 12th May 1764

The Bathos (Hogarth)
Tailpiece, or the Bathos : in his final print, Hogarth reiterates his opinions about the vogue for dark Old Master paintings in a complex allegorical image

Bete Du Gevaudan
LA BETE DU GEVAUDAN The ravages of the beast

William Hogarth, English, (1697-1764), The Reward of Cruelty, 1751, etching and engraving

ECLIPSE
Great-grandson of Darley Arabian, raced 1769-1770 in 18 races, all of which he won. His skeleton is preserved in the Royal Veterinary College

2nd Earl Grey / Lawrence
Right Honourable Charles Grey 2nd Earl Grey Member of Parliament

The Watlington White Mark, Oxfordshire. The chalk scar was dug into Watlington Hill in 1764 to give the illusion that the town's church had a spire

Southampton Bargate
The Bargate, one of the medieval bars (gateways) of the city of Southampton, Hampshire, England. The central archway built c. 1180 - 1200, other two 1764 - 1774 Date: 12th & 18th century

Gevaudan Beast Attacked
DER WOLF VON GEVAUDAN Children defend one of their comrades against a creature which may or may not have been a wolf

Construction of Blackfriars bridge, London
Builders involved in various tasks atop two huge arches under construction. One of the arches clearly shows the scaffolding required to form such a huge structure. Date: August 1764

4th Duke of Richmond
Charles Lennox, 4th duke of RICHMOND and Lennox Depicted as a soldier at the outbreak of hostilities with France

Robert Dodsley
ROBERT DODSLEY London bookseller, publisher and author in his own right

Drawings Prints, Print, Stocks Up! Huzza!!, City Fluctuations, Publisher, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Stocks Are Up! Huzza!!, City Fluctuations, Publisher, Artist, After, Rudolph Ackermann, Thomas Rowlandson, George Moutard Woodward, London, British

Jean Philippe Rameau
3499763 Jean Philippe Rameau; Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Jean Philippe Rameau (Dijon,1683-Paris, 1764). French composer. Anonymous painting

Curvature of the Earth, 1764 (engraving)
536202 Curvature of the Earth, 1764 (engraving); (add.info.: Curvature of the Earth. Left: because of curvature, M cannot be seen by ship at B, but can be from ship at C)

1764 Anville Map Of Itally In Roman Times Topography
1764, Anville Map of Itally in Roman Times

1764 Gentleman's Magazine Map Of London And Environs
1764, Gentleman's Magazine Map of London and Environs

1764 Brion De La Tour Map Of America North America And South America
1764, Brion de la Tour Map of America, North America and South America

1764 Bellin Map Of Port Du Carenage St. Lucia
1764, Bellin Map of Port du Carenage, St. Lucia, West Indies

1764 Bellin Map Of Acapulco Mexico Topography
1764, Bellin Map of Acapulco, Mexico

1764 Bellin Map Of Cape Town Cape Of Good Hope
1764, Bellin Map of Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope

1764 Brion De La Tour Map Of The Western Hemisphere
1764, Brion de la Tour Map of the Western Hemisphere, North America and South America

1764 Bellin Map Of Bombay Mumbai India Topography
1764, Bellin Map of Bombay, Mumbai India

new born
Fabrizio Daminelli

Port St Ange, South of The Island of Simi, Greece

Cephalonia

Port of Rhodes

Cephalonia and Zante

Castelorizo, Chateau Rouge

Hogarth Tailpiece Art 1764 English Artistic Saplings
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The Jesuits are expelled from France Date: 1764

Pennsylvania German Fireback, c. 1939. Creator: Edward L Loper
Pennsylvania German Fireback, c. 1939

Pa. German Stove Plate, c. 1936. Creator: Edward L Loper
Pa. German Stove Plate, c. 1936

Italian Garden, 1764
JEB4897611 Italian Garden, 1764 by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseille, France; eJean Bernard; French, out of copyright

A rare German jewelled parochet (Torah ark curtain), 1764 (red velvet embroidered in silver and gilt)
1766607 A rare German jewelled parochet (Torah ark curtain), 1764 (red velvet embroidered in silver and gilt) by German School

Pittsburgh: Block House of Old Fort Duquesne, built 1764 (b / w photo)
6012506 Pittsburgh: Block House of Old Fort Duquesne, built 1764 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Block House of Old Fort Duquesne)

George Whitfields new Chapel and Alms-Houses in Tottenham Court Road, London, 1764 (engraving)
603107 George Whitfields new Chapel and Alms-Houses in Tottenham Court Road, London, 1764 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Meux Brewery
The Horse Shoe Brewery was an English brewery located in central London. It was established in 1764 and became a major producer of porter. The brewery was closed in 1921. Date: 1875

A Representation of the Passage of the Moons Shadow Over England in the Annular Eclipse of the Sun
3627935 A Representation of the Passage of the Moons Shadow Over England in the Annular Eclipse of the Sun, which took place April 1st, 1764 (engraving) by English School

Leopold Mozart, pere de Marianne Mozart, virtuose agee de onze ans, et de J-C Wolfgang Mozart
5215641 Leopold Mozart, pere de Marianne Mozart, virtuose agee de onze ans, et de J-C Wolfgang Mozart, compositeur et maitre de musique, age de sept ans (engraving) by French School

Letter from John Wilkes, written in 1764, about his conduct in parliament (colour litho)
3652436 Letter from John Wilkes, written in 1764, about his conduct in parliament (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter from John Wilkes)

Shakespeare Jubilee, Stratford
Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire: the Shakespeare Jubilee Date: 1764

Executioner of the Streltsy regiment, 1764. Private Collection

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In the year 1764, a myriad of events unfolded, shaping history and leaving their mark on various aspects of society. One notable occurrence was the rise of Daniel Mendoza, a renowned boxer who revolutionized the sport with his innovative techniques and skillful footwork. His impact would forever change the face of boxing. Amidst this era, in Winchester Cathedral's graveyard lies a gravestone that serves as a solemn reminder of lives lost and stories untold. It stands as a testament to the passage of time and our fleeting existence. The Bathos by Hogarth is an artistic masterpiece that captures the essence of satire during this period. With its clever wit and social commentary, it reflects upon society's follies while providing entertainment for all who gaze upon it. Eclipse, an exceptional racehorse born in 1764, left spectators awestruck with its unmatched speed and dominance on the track. This legendary equine athlete became synonymous with greatness in racing circles. Across distant lands in Gevaudan, France, fear gripped communities as they faced relentless attacks from an unknown creature known as Bete Du Gevaudan. The mystery surrounding this beast captivated imaginations far and wide. William Hogarth's "The Reward of Cruelty" depicted scenes depicting animal cruelty which stirred public outrage against such acts. Through his artistry, he shed light on societal issues that demanded attention and reform. Meanwhile, Lawrence Grey assumed his position as the 2nd Earl Grey during these transformative times. His influence would later extend beyond his lifetime through one iconic beverage named after him - Earl Grey tea. Southampton Bargate stood tall amidst bustling streets; its architectural grandeur symbolizing progress within urban landscapes throughout Britain at large. As Blackfriars Bridge took shape over London's River Thames during construction in 1764, it represented both engineering marvels and connectivity between different parts of the city—an emblem of progress.