1770 Collection (#3)

Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman
986469 Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman Pierre Seguier, May 1672, c.1770-1780 (engraving) by Le Brun

The Penguin, 1770 (hand coloured engraving)
986461 The Penguin, 1770 (hand coloured engraving) by Edwards, George (1694-1773) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penguin)

The Holy Land, c. 1770 (hand-coloured engraving)
986326 The Holy Land, c.1770 (hand-coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); 97x123 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Land... divided into its twelve tribes; La Terre Sainte)

Broad Leav d Garden Anemone (Anemone hortensis Catifolia)
986120 Broad Leav d Garden Anemone (Anemone hortensis Catifolia), 1770 (hand-coloured engraving) by Edwards, John (fl.1763-1812); 45x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The south side of the Thames, taken from Adelphi Terrace, from an etching by Nugent, in 1770 (engraving)
3637152 The south side of the Thames, taken from Adelphi Terrace, from an etching by Nugent, in 1770 (engraving) by English School

The reception in 1770 (engraving)
614510 The reception in 1770 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The reception in 1770, depicting King George III, in his state coach)

Passage voute, sous le petit Chatelet, entre la rue Saint-Jacques et le Petit-Pont, en 1770
963350 Passage voute, sous le petit Chatelet, entre la rue Saint-Jacques et le Petit-Pont, en 1770, d apres une aquarelle du temps, communiquee par M le baron Pichon (engraving) by French School

Sir Edward Hawke (engraving)
964885 Sir Edward Hawke (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edward Hawke. Officer of the Royal Navy (21 February 1705 - 16 October 1781)

Vulcans Cave (engraving)
818792 Vulcans Cave (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The burning valley called Vulcans Cave near Naples.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Astleys Riding School
Views of Astleys Riding School in Lambeth in 1770. Date: 1875

John Hancock (1737-93) from The History of the United States, Vol
BAL124903 John Hancock (1737-93) from The History of the United States, Vol. I, by Charles Mackay, engraved by J. Rogers (engraving) by American School

A Frankenthal rectangular snuff box and bombe cover, the interior of the cover with a
1766880 A Frankenthal rectangular snuff box and bombe cover, the interior of the cover with a scene of gentlemen playing billards, c.1770 by German School

Collection of Wine Glasses (glass)
CNC7446 Collection of Wine Glasses (glass) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: LtoR: baluster stem, triple cushion knop containing tear, 1720; triple knop, stem)

Army camp on the shores of Lake Erie, Canada
Army camp on the shores of Lake Erie, Niagara District, Canada, with Fort Erie in the distance. Date: 1770

Astleys Riding School in 1770, from Mr J T Smiths "Historical and Literary Curiosities"(engraving)
3637163 Astleys Riding School in 1770, from Mr J T Smiths " Historical and Literary Curiosities" (engraving) by English School

America - Riots in Boston between Soldiers and Rope Makers Date: 1770

California: Monterey, Old Custom House, established when Monterey was the Capital in 1770 (b / w photo)
6024765 California: Monterey, Old Custom House, established when Monterey was the Capital in 1770 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coupe transversale de la salle de l Opera construite par Moreau au Palais-Royal, et inauguree en 1770 (engraving)
6005449 Coupe transversale de la salle de l Opera construite par Moreau au Palais-Royal, et inauguree en 1770 (engraving) by French School

Mergus Serrator, Foemina (red-breasted Merganser, female)
986448 Mergus Serrator, Foemina (red-breasted Merganser, female), 1770-1829 (hand-coloured engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mergus Serrator)

The Agony in the Garden, (oil on canvas)
659289 The Agony in the Garden, (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); 102.2x76.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agony in the Garden. French School (circa 1770). Oil on canvas

Wooded Landscape With Figures By a Roadside, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
CH142207 Wooded Landscape With Figures By a Roadside, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 74.8x124.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Reception Room in Castle Favorite, Baden, Louis XVI decoration, about 1770 (colour litho)
5202057 Reception Room in Castle Favorite, Baden, Louis XVI decoration, about 1770 (colour litho) by Volz, Wilhelm (1855-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception Room in Castle Favorite)

An Engraved Plan of Vienna, 1770 (engraving)
1195495 An Engraved Plan of Vienna, 1770 (engraving) by Nagel, Joseph Anton (1717-94) (after); 120x146 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nagel)

America Nursing Spanish Noble Boys, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
652232 America Nursing Spanish Noble Boys, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by Peruvian School (18th century); 87.5x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Nocturnal Worship and Feasting, c. 1770 (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196848 Nocturnal Worship and Feasting, c.1770 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 43x31 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Malasri Ragini, c. 1760-70 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196788 Malasri Ragini, c. 1760-70 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 20.5x16.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

A Yarn about Naval Costumes (engraving)
1603138 A Yarn about Naval Costumes (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Yarn about Naval Costumes)

Craigcrook in 1770 (engraving)
5203265 Craigcrook in 1770 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Craigcrook in 1770. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

The Manor House, c 1770 (gravure)
965566 The Manor House, c 1770 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manor House, c 1770)

The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated (engraving)
1037755 The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The George Stephenson Centenary, Newcastle Illustrated)

Bath and its Baths in their Palmy Days (engraving)
1041820 Bath and its Baths in their Palmy Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bath and its Baths in their Palmy Days)

Le Temple, 1770 (colour litho)
962831 Le Temple, 1770 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Temple, 1770. Illustration for Paris A Travers Les Ages (Firmin-Didot)

The Early History of the Royal Academy (engraving)
1062011 The Early History of the Royal Academy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Early History of the Royal Academy)

Humorous Art at the Royal Naval Exhibition (engraving)
1062523 Humorous Art at the Royal Naval Exhibition (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous Art at the Royal Naval Exhibition)

White-headed Eagle, c. 1770-1786 (hand-coloured engraving, watercolour border)
985936 White-headed Eagle, c.1770-1786 (hand-coloured engraving, watercolour border) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); 31.5x23.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: White-headed Eagle)

JOHN CHESSEL BUCKLER Artist and architect, depicted in 1847. Date: 1770 - 1851

Amsterdam islanders and their boats Date: circa 1770

A lady and gentleman of the Hebrides Date: circa 1770

The Adelphi, built 1772 by the Adams brothers on the banks of the Thames adjoining the Strand; the buildings were gradually spoilt and finally demolished in the 1930s Date: circa 1770

A Man of Van Diemens Land (Tasmania) encountered during Cooks visit Date: circa 1770

Colonel Guy Johnson by Benjamin West (1738-1820)
Colonel Guy Johnson (1740 - 1788) and Karonghyontye (Captain David Hill) (?-1790) by Benjamin West (1738-1820), an Anglo-American painter of historical scenes around

GUILDFORD
General view of Guildford, Surrey : the river Wey runs in the foreground. Wey. Date: circa 1770

DEAF / DUMB LANGUAGE
The sign language for the hands, devised by the Abbe lEpee for the benefit of the deaf and dumb. Date: circa 1770

THEATRICAL COSTUMES / C18
The Theatrical candidates 18th century Actors and Actresses Date: circa 1770

CHOCOLATE OR LOVE LETTER
A French lady takes her bath (partly clothed) while her maid bringing in a tray offers her the choice of the drink of chocolate or the love letter. Date: circa 1770

JEAN-ANTOINE NOLLET known as the Abbe Nollet, French professor of physics who carried out important early electrical experiments Date: 1700 - 1770

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In the year 1770, a whirlwind of events unfolded, shaping history and leaving an indelible mark on various fields. It was a time when great minds like Hegel and Napoleon were beginning to make their presence felt. Meanwhile, Beethoven's talent was blossoming under the watchful eye of Jk Stieler. Amidst these intellectual pursuits, St. Bartholomew's Hospital in the 18th century served as a sanctuary for healing and compassion. A life mask of Beethoven captured his essence, immortalizing his genius for generations to come. Thomas Chatterton's literary prowess continued to captivate readers with his evocative words. On the educational front, Eleazer Wheelock laid the foundation stone for Dartmouth College in 1770, paving the way for countless students' enlightenment. The charismatic George Whitefield preached fervently while remaining anonymous at times. Beethoven collaborated with Torggler during this period, creating harmonies that would resonate through centuries. Eclipse, a dark chestnut racehorse held by a groom with a jockey astride it symbolized speed and determination in sportsmanship. Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette donned wedding costumes as they embarked on their journey together amidst political turmoil brewing around them. Pierre Claude Delagardette showcased organ manufacture through intricate line engravings from "L'Art du Facteur d'Orgues, " compiled by Dom François B. The year 1770 witnessed an amalgamation of brilliance across art, music, literature, education, politics - each contributing its unique thread to weave history's tapestry forevermore.