1778 Collection (#9)

Hendrik de Meyer II (Netherlandish, 1744 - 1793), Rustic Watermill in a Gothic Ruin, 1778, pen and black ink with watercolor over black chalk on laid paper

Charles Eisen (French, 1720 - 1778), The Holy Family in the Carpenters Shop, c. 1755, pen and gray ink with gray wash, watercolor, white gouache, and touches of brown ink on laid paper

Attributed to Charles Eisen (French, 1720 - 1778), Three Putti with a Fishing Net, black chalk on laid paper

John Varley (British, 1778 - 1842), Two Figures on a Country Road, graphite on wove paper

Rembrandt Peale (American, 1778 - 1860), Thomas Sully, 1859, oil on canvas board

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Veduta della Cascata di Tivoli, Italian, 1720-1778, 1766
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Veduta della Cascata di Tivoli, Italian, 1720 - 1778, 1766, etching

Gaetano Zompini (Italian, 1700 - 1778), Marcer (Draper), published 1753, engraving and etching on laid paper

John Varley, Looking under the Bridge, British, 1778 - 1842, watercolor over graphite on wove paper

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Veduta del Ponte Salario, Italian, 1720 - 1778, 1756-1757, etching

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Lettere di Giustificazione scritte a Milord Charlemont e a di lui Agenti di Roma, Italian, 1720 - 1778, 1757, bound volume with 8 etched illustrations and presentation leaf

John Varley, Study of a Head in Profile, British, 1778 - 1842, gray wash and graphite on laid paper

John Varley, Study of Trees in a Landscape, British, 1778 - 1842, pen and brown ink with brown wash on thin brown paper backed with japan paper

Charles Michel-Ange Challe, Arches of the Larger Baths at Hadrians Villa, French, 1718 - 1778, c. 1748, black chalk and white chalk with stumping on light brown laid paper

Thomas Gainsborough, Mrs. John Taylor, British, 1727 - 1788, c. 1778, oil on canvas

Claude-Louis Chatelet, Second View of the Agrigento Countryside, French, 1749-1750 - 1795, 1778, pen and brown and black ink with watercolor and gray wash over graphite on laid paper

Washington before Yorktown, by Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860, artist. Reproduction shows George Washington, full-length portrait

Jph. Lis. Gay-Lussac, engraved by Ambroise Tardieu

FACSIMILE OF THE TICKET FOR THE MISCHIANZA, which was an elaborate fete given in honor of British General Sir William Howe in Philadelphia on May 18, 1778, US, USA, 1870s engraving

LINNAEUS. Carl Linnaeus, Swedish original name Carl Nilsson Linnaeus, 23 May 1707 a 10 January 1778 also known after his ennoblement as v-Carl von Linne, was a Swedish botanist, physician

The commissioners interview with congress, Darly, Matthew, active 1741-1780, en sanguine engraving 1778, three members of congress standing beneath palm trees outlining their demands for peace to

An English jack-tar giving monsieur a drubbing, London : Robert Sayer, en sanguine engraving 1779, The Victory is associated with the French and British naval battle off Ushant in July 1778

Seascape in strong winds, Hendrik Kobell, 1778

Portrait of a girl with a hat, Joseph Marinkelle, 1778, Portrait miniature

The Herepad in the Haagse Bos, The Netherlands, Paulus Constantijn la Fargue, 1778

Portrait of Robert Muys and his Wife Maria Nozeman, Nicolaes Muys, 1778

Adult male, Jan Chalon, 1778

Portrait of Johan Hudde Dedel, Aert Schouman, 1778

Portrait of Aaron le Grand, Jacob Houbraken, Rutger Schutte, Pieter van Dorth, 1778

Marguerite Gerard (French, 1761-1837) after Jean-Honore Fragonard (French, 1732-1806). To the Genius of Franklin (Au Genie de Franklin), 1778. Etching printed in brown ink on heavy white laid paper

The Fathers Curse: The Ungrateful Son; Jean-Baptiste Greuze, French, 1725 - 1805; France, Europe; about 1778; Brush and gray wash, squared in pencil; 50.2 x 64 cm (19 3/4 x 25 3/16 in.)

Alexander Ceding Campaspe to Apelles; Jerome-Martin Langlois, French, 1778 - 1838; 1819; Black and white chalk, gray washes, heightened with white gouache; 39.1 x 51.4 cm (15 3/8 x 20 1/4 in.)

An Ancient Port; Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Italian, 1720 - 1778; Italy, Europe; 1749 - 1750; Red and black chalk and brown and reddish wash

Portrait of James Christie (1730 - 1803); Thomas Gainsborough, English, 1727 - 1788; 1778; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 126 x 101.9 cm (49 5/8 x 40 1/8 in.)

Portrait of Anne, Countess of Chesterfield; Thomas Gainsborough, English, 1727 - 1788; 1777 - 1778; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 219.7 x 156.2 cm (86 1/2 x 61 1/2 in.)

Landscape with the Education of Bacchus; Francesco Zuccarelli, Italian, 1702 - 1778; 1744; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 129.5 x 149.9 cm (51 x 59 in.), Framed: 154.9 x 175.3 x 7.9 cm (61 x 69 x 3 1/8 in.)

Vase (vase bouc du Barry B); Painted by Fallot, French, active Sevres, France 1764 - 1790, Gilded by Jean Chauvaux le jeune, French, 1735 - 1807, active at Sevres, France 1764 - 1800

Tapestry: Venus aux forges de Vulcain, from Les Tentures de Francois Boucher Series; After painting by Francois Boucher, French, 1703 - 1770, and after designs by Maurice Jacques, French

Tapestry: Jupiter transforme en Diane pour surprendre Callisto avec Vertumne et Pomone, from Les Tentures de Francois Boucher Series; After painting by Francois Boucher, French, 1703 - 1770

Tapestry: Venus sortant des eaux, from Les Tentures de Francois Boucher Series; After cartoon by Francois Boucher, French, 1703 - 1770, and after designs by Maurice Jacques, French

Tapestry: L Aurore et Cephale, from Les Tentures de Francois Boucher Series; After painting by Francois Boucher, French, 1703 - 1770, and after designs by Maurice Jacques, French, about 1712 - 1784

Cabinet; Case by Guillaume Benneman, French, died 1811, Gilt-bronze mounts after models by Gilles-Francois Martin, French, about 1713 - 1795, Mounts cast by Etienne-Jean Forestier, French

Cabinet (one of a pair); Attributed to Adam Weisweiler, French, 1744 - 1820, master 1778, active until 1809; Paris, France, Europe; about 1810; pietra dura plaque mid-17th - late 18th century; Oak

Corner Cupboard; Cabinet by Jacques Dubois, French, 1694 - 1763, master 1742, clock movement by Etienne Le Noir II, French, 1699 - 1778, master 1717

Cartonnier with Bout de Bureau and Clock; Bernard II van Risenburgh, French, after 1696 - about 1766, master before 1730, movement by Etienne Le Noir II, French, 1699 - 1778, master 1717

Writing Table (bureau plat); By Martin Carlin, French, born Germany, about 1730 - 1785, master 1766, At least seven plaques gilded by Jean-Baptiste-Emmanuel Vande, French, 1716 - 1779

Four Studies of a Male Figure; Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Italian, 1720 - 1778; 1760 - 1765; Pen and brown ink and brown wash, traces of black chalk; 25 x 17.3 cm (9 13/16 x 6 13/16 in.)

Set of four wall lights; Model by Claude-Jean Pitoin, French, active about 1777 - 1784, master 1778, casting and chasing attributed to Louis-Gabriel Feloix, French, 1729 - 1812, master 1754; Paris

A Landscape with Shepherds Resting Under a Tree by a Cascade (recto), Sketch of a Landscape (verso); Francesco Zuccarelli, Italian, 1702 - 1778; mid-1700s; Black chalk, pen and brown ink

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"1778: A Year of Saints, Art, and Triumphs" In the year 1778, amidst a world in flux, remarkable events unfolded that left an indelible mark on history. The Zografi brothers unveiled their masterpiece "All the Saints, " a breathtaking testament to faith and artistic brilliance. Meanwhile, Giovanni Battista Piranesi's haunting depiction of "Prisoners on a Projecting Platform" captured the human spirit's resilience even in captivity. Amidst this creative fervor, another kind of journey began with "The first journey of Victory. " This momentous voyage symbolized hope and determination as it set sail towards uncharted territories. In Ireland, Robert Emmet emerged as a passionate revolutionary figure fighting for his country's independence. Across the English Channel at Coxheath Camp, soldiers gathered for review - their disciplined ranks standing strong against any foe. Yet not all battles were fought on fields; dandies like Beau Brummel redefined fashion with their impeccable style and elegance. At sea, the Battle of Trafalgar raged under John Christian Schetky's watchful eye. His brush immortalized Admiral Nelson's heroic triumph over enemy forces – forever etching this historic naval clash into memory. While war waged on land and sea, scientific discoveries illuminated minds across continents. Humphry Davy embarked upon groundbreaking research that would revolutionize our understanding of the world through invention. Joseph Grimaldi brought joy to countless hearts as he donned his clown costume – his performances reminding us to find laughter even in times of adversity. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean at Valley Forge, George Washington led his troops through harsh winter conditions during America's fight for freedom from British rule. And amid these monumental events stood Laura Maria Bassi - an exceptional woman who defied societal norms by becoming one of Europe’s first female professors - her intellect shining brightly amidst male-dominated academia.