1770s Collection (page 7)

The Boston Tea Party - a political and mercantile protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 16, 1773

Magnolia, 1750-1773 (hand-coloured engraved plate)
985914 Magnolia, 1750-1773 (hand-coloured engraved plate) by Trew, Christoph Jacob (1695-1769) & Ehert, Georg Dionysius (1708/9-70); approx 53.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnolia)

Royal Crescent, Bath, Avon. Designed by the architect John Wood, the Younger and built between 1767 and 1774, it is among the greatest examples of Georgian architecture to be found in the United

Plate 4 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 4 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. Book: Almanac Genealogique, 1772

La Confiance des belles âmes, 1777. Creator: Antoine Jean Duclos
La Confiance des belles ames, 1777

Untitled (The Quarrel), 1777. Creator: Antoine Jean Duclos
Untitled (The Quarrel), 1777. Book: Collection complete des oeuvres de J.-J. Rousseau (London, 1774-1783), vol. 1, p. 347

Slap in the Face, 1774. Creator: Noel Le Mire
Slap in the Face, 1774. Book: Rousseau's Nouvelle Heloise

Habillement d'un Chevalier Porte-Dais de la S. Te Ampoule, Le Marquis D'Alegre, 1774

Habillement du Maitre des Ceremonies, M. des Granges, 1774. Creator: Nicolas Dauphin de Beauvais
Habillement du Maitre des Ceremonies, M. des Granges, 1774

Our Lady of Dolores church (1778), Dolores Hidalgo, state of Guanajuato, Mexico

San Francisco church (1779), Cajamarca, Peru

Winter at Valley Forge, Revolutionary War
American troops huddle in the cold at Valley Forge during the American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

The Art Seller, Street Cries of Vienna Date: 1775

George Washington by Charles Willson Peale
Portrait of George Washington by Charles Willson Peale, commissioned by the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. After painting the original version

Bristol Vase
A large porcelain vase made by the Bristol factory, in the possession of Messrs. Stoner & Evans, 3, King Street, St. James Square

The great Church at Calais, N. E
The great Church at Calais, N.E. Date: 1776

The Cascade of Velika Gubavica, Croatia Date: 1778

Lady Nightcap at Breakfast, comical Georgian scene, black servant serving his employer. Date: 1772

Frances Abington, English actress, as Miss Prue
Frances Abington, English actress, in the comic role of Miss Prue, after a painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds Date: 1771

View of Wanstead House, the seat of the Earl of Tilney (Tylney), engraved for Harrison's History of London in 1775. The house was designed by the Scottish architect, Colen Campbell

Washington in the bivouac before the Battle of Monmouth. Date: 27 June 1778

A view of Cleveland Street in the Fitzrovia area of London. The large building right of centre is the Middlesex Hospital out-patients department

Vue of Kleveniers Canal, Amsterdam, c. 1740-1770 (hand-coloured engraving)
985944 Vue of Kleveniers Canal, Amsterdam, c.1740-1770 (hand-coloured engraving) by Vindel, August (fl. 1750); 49.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue of Kleveniers Canal, Amsterdam)

Apocalyptic Virgin of Quito, c. 1775 (oil on canvas)
988078 Apocalyptic Virgin of Quito, c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Alcocer, Jose Cortez de (fl.18th century); 105.4x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apocalyptic Virgin of Quito)

A View of the Herengracht overlooking Binnenamstel and the Nieuwe Herengracht, Amsterdam
1765109 A View of the Herengracht overlooking Binnenamstel and the Nieuwe Herengracht, Amsterdam, 1776 (Verre eglomise) by Zeuner

A View of the Piazza San Pietro, Rome looking south from the Portico of the Basilica
1197622 A View of the Piazza San Pietro, Rome looking south from the Portico of the Basilica, before 1779 (pencil, pen and black ink, w/c) by Quarenghi

Krishna Attacking the Impregnable Castle of Prag-jyoshita
1196879 Krishna Attacking the Impregnable Castle of Prag-jyoshita, to Recover the Ear-rings of Aditi, c. 1775 (w/c on paper) by Nepalese School

Krishna Fighting Jambavata, King of the Bears, c. 1775 (w / c on paper)
1196813 Krishna Fighting Jambavata, King of the Bears, c. 1775 (w/c on paper) by Nepalese School, (18th century); 35.6x52 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Nepalese, out of copyright

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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)

Geographical Map of the Theatre of War, showing the Kingdom of Hungary in the main
986323 Geographical Map of the Theatre of War, showing the Kingdom of Hungary in the main, 1771 (hand-coloured engraving.) by German School

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 Architect in a Greek Style, 1771 (engraving)
985930 The Architect in a Greek Style, 1771 (engraving) by Petitot, Ennemond Alexandre (1727-1801) (after); 39.1x27.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration of Lobster and Crab, (hand-coloured engraved plate)
985911 Illustration of Lobster and Crab, (hand-coloured engraved plate) by Knorr, Georg Wolfgang (1705-61); 50x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration of Lobster and Crab)

The Parrot of Paradise, 1771 (hand-coloured engraving)
985814 The Parrot of Paradise, 1771 (hand-coloured engraving) by Catesby, Mark (1679-1749) (after); 51.7x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parrot of Paradise)

The Gloomy Days of 1776, (oil on canvas)
650998 The Gloomy Days of 1776, (oil on canvas) by Inness, George Snr. (1825-94); 122x167.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gloomy Days of 1776. George Inness, Sr. (1825-1894). Oil on canvas

Plan of New York Island with Part of Long Island, Staten Island and East New Jersey
985783 Plan of New York Island with Part of Long Island, Staten Island and East New Jersey and the Engagement on the Woody Heights of Long Island between the British Forces

Portrait of a Lady as the Cumaean Sibyl, 1778-1789 (oil on canvas)
990393 Portrait of a Lady as the Cumaean Sibyl, 1778-1789 (oil on canvas) by Home, Robert (1752-1834); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Lady as the Cumaean Sibyl)

The Hague: the Mauritspoort and the Binnenhof Seen Across the Plein, 1773 (oil on canvas)
659296 The Hague: the Mauritspoort and the Binnenhof Seen Across the Plein, 1773 (oil on canvas) by La Fargue, Paulus Constantin (1729-82); 30x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hague)

Rome, A View of the Tiber with the Castel Sant angelo and Saint Peter
5672213 Rome, A View of the Tiber with the Castel Sant angelo and Saint Peters Basilica (oil on canvas) by Joli, Antonio (1700-77); Universal History Archive/UIG; Italian, out of copyright

The French Fleet off Grenada, West Indies. The Battle of Grenada of 6 July 1779 was a naval battle between the British and the French navies during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)

Major John Pitcairn entering Lexington in the early morning of 19 April 1775, faced with about 80 Lexington militiamen, marking the first military engagement of the American Revolutionary War

Interior of the old Royal Academy in Pall Mall, representing the exhibition of 1771. Date: 1771

View from Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. circa 1774

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

Doorway to the Raphael Loggia at the Vatican, 1772 (hand coloured engraving)
986010 Doorway to the Raphael Loggia at the Vatican, 1772 (hand coloured engraving) by Savorelli, C. (d.1791) & Camporesi

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In the 1770s, amidst the turmoil of the American Revolution, a remarkable tale unfolded in South Carolina. Laodicea Dicey Langston, a courageous woman, stood as a shield to protect her elderly father from Loyalist troops who sought to harm him due to his unwavering support for the revolutionary cause. This heartwarming scene was immortalized in a mezzotint artwork by Tompkins Harrison Matteson during the 19th century. Meanwhile, on another front of this historic struggle for independence, the Battle of Bunker Hill erupted in 1775. Patriots valiantly fought against British forces on that fateful day, leaving an indelible mark on American history. During this period, John Paul Jones received an esteemed commission as captain in the US Navy. His appointment symbolized America's growing naval prowess and determination to secure freedom from British rule. The Battle of Long Island took place in New York during these tumultuous times. It served as a pivotal moment when American forces clashed with their British counterparts. The outcome would shape future events and test the resolve of both sides involved. As patriots rallied under various flags during this era, one emblem became synonymous with their cause - the Pine Tree flag of the American Revolution fluttered proudly above them as they fought for liberty and justice. Amidst all these historical events unfolding across continents, even leisure activities provided respite from chaos. A captivating painting titled "Eclipse" depicted a dark chestnut racehorse held by its groom alongside a jockey – reminding us that life continued amidst upheaval. Beyond America's shores lay Europe where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette donned wedding costumes befitting royalty. Their union represented not only love but also political alliances that would soon face immense challenges amid revolution brewing within France itself. While tales like "Jack Spriggins and the Enchanted Bean" captivated imaginations through folklore, real-life adventures unfolded on the high seas.