1764 Collection (#3)

Standing cow pasture turns head chase away flies
Standing cow, Standing cow in a pasture turns its head to chase away flies, cow, Paulus Constantijn la Fargue (mentioned on object), 1764, paper, etching, h 130 mm × w 191 mm

Seascape naked figures rowing boat various ships
Seascape with naked figures by a rowing boat, Seascape with various ships. On the right-hand side of the beach is a rowing boat with five naked figures swimming or getting ready for it

Cutter war frigate three-mast flag small sailing ship
Cutter and a war frigate, A three-mast with a flag and a small sailing ship on the waves, ships (in general), Gerrit Groenewegen, Rotterdam, 1764 - 1826, paper, etching, h 173 mm × w 242 mm

Portrait Johannes Henricus Westerhoff Half-length portrait
Portrait of Johannes Henricus Westerhoff, Half-length portrait of Johannes Henricus Westerhoff, in an architectural window-shaped frame, with an open Bible in front of him

River view foreground barge cattle two figures
River view, In the foreground a barge with cattle and two figures. There are five cows and two men left ashore. A number of ships can be seen in the background

Harbor view Rowing boats sailing ships moored
Harbor view, Rowing boats and sailing ships are moored at a harbor. On the right a figure steps ashore, where two women do the laundry and a number of officers are standing, rowing-boat, canoe, etc

Various sailing ships sloop sea Seascape five people
Various sailing ships and a sloop at sea, Seascape with a sloop with five people in the foreground on the right. On the left in the foreground a turn ship

Two cutters Seascape ship mast three sails second sailing ship
Two cutters, Seascape of a ship with a mast and three sails. Behind the ship a second sailing ship, ships (in general), Gerrit Groenewegen, Rotterdam, 1764 - 1826, paper, etching

View church small chapel tower surrounded trees
View of a church, View of a church with small chapel and tower, surrounded by trees. In the foreground there are figures, church (exterior) on the left and right on the bank

Farm house waterfront 1 Vne de Flandre title
Farm house on the waterfront 1. Vue de Flandre (title on object) Faces of Flanders (series title), In the doorway of a farmhouse a woman stands looking at a man with a cane

Marches Ancona Fabriano S. Benedetto Italy italian country
Marches Ancona Fabriano S. Benedetto, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval 13th century architecture 1244/1290 wooden crucifix

Lazio Roma Rome S. Lucia del Gonfalone Italy
Lazio Roma Rome S. Lucia del Gonfalone, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculpture, painting, fresco painting, stucco

Gerard Sanders Moses stepped Pharaoh crown chimney piece
Gerard Sanders, Moses stepped on Pharaohs crown, chimney piece painting material linen oil paint wood gold plaster, Chimney piece oil on canvas in gilt frame canvas bottom right signature and date

Ornament prints collection Petitot Ennemond Alexandre
Ornament prints collection, Petitot, Ennemond Alexandre, 1724-1801, 1764

William Hogarth English 1697 1764 1730 1731 Oil
After; William Hogarth (English, 1697 - 1764); 1730 - 1731; Oil on canvas; 39.4 × 33.7 cm (15 1, 2 × 13 1, 4 in.)

Self-Portrait Marco Benefial Italian 1684 1764
Self-Portrait; Marco Benefial (Italian, 1684 - 1764); 1731; Red chalk on paper; 35.4 x 23 cm (13 15, 16 x 9 1, 16 in.)

Market Scene Imaginary Oriental Port Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Market Scene in an Imaginary Oriental Port; Jean-Baptiste Pillement (French, 1728 - 1808); France; about 1764; Oil on canvas; 50.8 × 74.6 cm (20 × 29 3, 8 in.)

Les Soirees de Rome Le Buste 1764 Hubert Robert
Les Soirees de Rome: Le Buste, 1764. Hubert Robert (French, 1733-1808). Etching

Disciples Tomb 1764 Jean-Honore Fragonard
The Disciples at the Tomb, 1764. Jean-Honore Fragonard (French, 1732-1806). Etching

Posthumous portrait Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah
Posthumous portrait of the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah (reigned 1719-1748) holding a falcon (recto); Calligraphy (verso), 1764

Young Woman Seated Bed 1764 Louis-Marin Bonnet
Young Woman Seated on a Bed, before 1764. Louis-Marin Bonnet (French, 1736-1793), after Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770)

Anna Dummer Powell 1764 John Singleton Copley
Anna Dummer Powell, 1764. John Singleton Copley (American, 1738-1815). Oil on canvas; framed: 143.5 x 119 x 7 cm (56 1/2 x 46 7/8 x 2 3/4 in.); unframed: 126.6 x 100.6 cm (49 13/16 x 39 5/8 in.)

Scholar Watching Waterfall 1764 Luo Ping Chinese
Scholar Watching the Waterfall, 1764. Luo Ping (Chinese, 1733-1799). Hanging scroll, ink and light color on paper; image: 125 x 57 cm (49 3/16 x 22 7/16 in.); overall

Book plate in Latin, Trinity College, Dublin, confirming high achievement in an examination. The handwriting suggests a recipient named Charles Lambart

Benjamin Avery
BENJAMIN AVERY Presbyterian minister who switched from saving mens souls to healing their bodies appointed treasurer of Guys Hospital, London. Date: ? - 1764

Friedrich Schmidt
FRIEDRICH WILHELM AUGUST SCHMIDT von Werneuchen German writer with his autograph Date: 1764 - 1838

Henry Bilson Legge
HENRY BILSON LEGGE Statesman, chancellor of the exchequer Date: 1708 - 1764

Ann Hogarth Anne Hogarth, William Hogarth, 1697-1764, British

MAP: JAMAICA, 1764. French map of Port Royal, Jamaica, by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, published 1764

Map / Russia / Siberia 1764
CARTE DE LA SIBERIE and adjoining lands

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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.