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18e Siecle 18th Century Collection (#72)

The 18th century, also known as the "Siècle des Lumières" or Age of Enlightenment, was a time of significant political and social change in France

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Mademoiselle Duclos, c.1700 (oil on canvas)

Mademoiselle Duclos, c.1700 (oil on canvas)
902382 Mademoiselle Duclos, c.1700 (oil on canvas) by Grimoux, Alexis (1678-1733); 54.5x40.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Boulter Tomlinson, 1749 (oil on canvas)

Boulter Tomlinson, 1749 (oil on canvas)
NGW342619 Boulter Tomlinson, 1749 (oil on canvas) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: James Boswell (1740 - 1795)

James Boswell (1740 - 1795)
2603691 James Boswell (1740 - 1795) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); (add.info.: James Boswell (1740 - 1795) Scottish diarist

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Angel's Heads - A Child's Portrait study in different views. Oil painting by English painter Sir

Angel's Heads - A Child's Portrait study in different views. Oil painting by English painter Sir Joshua
JLJ4707135 Angel's Heads - A Child's Portrait study in different views. Oil painting by English painter Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723 - 1792) in 1786/1787. Image date: circa 1910

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Portrait of Mrs Carnac by Sir Joshua Reynolds

Portrait of Mrs Carnac by Sir Joshua Reynolds
3524256 Portrait of Mrs Carnac by Sir Joshua Reynolds by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); (add.info.: Portrait of Mrs Carnac by Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792) English portrait painter

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: The great Panjandrum himself

The great Panjandrum himself
3672350 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Friendly Cove, Nootka Sound, Vancouver's Island, 1798 (watercolour)

Friendly Cove, Nootka Sound, Vancouver's Island, 1798 (watercolour)
3672980 Friendly Cove, Nootka Sound, Vancouver's Island, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Icy Bay, near Mt. St. Elias, Alaska, 1798 (watercolour)

Icy Bay, near Mt. St. Elias, Alaska, 1798 (watercolour)
3672975 Icy Bay, near Mt. St. Elias, Alaska, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Port Dick, near Cook's Inlet, 1798 (watercolour)

Port Dick, near Cook's Inlet, 1798 (watercolour)
3672952 Port Dick, near Cook's Inlet, 1798 (watercolour) by Alexander, William (1767-1816); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)

Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)
3671824 Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print) by Castelli, Costanzo (18th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)

Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)
3671817 Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print) by Castelli, Costanzo (18th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Mohawk School Room, 1786 (engraving)

Mohawk School Room, 1786 (engraving)
3671001 Mohawk School Room, 1786 (engraving) by Peachey, James (fl.1780-87); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: A Primer for the use of the Mohawk children)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: The great Panjandrum himself

The great Panjandrum himself
3670883 The great Panjandrum himself by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: The great Panjandrum himself by Foote, Samuel)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)

Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)
3671779 Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print) by Castelli, Costanzo (18th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: First montgolfier trip by Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 1793

First montgolfier trip by Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 1793, 19th century (engraving)
2757990 First montgolfier trip by Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 1793, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Building of the Louvre, Paris, 1th century (watercolour)

Building of the Louvre, Paris, 1th century (watercolour)
2006432 Building of the Louvre, Paris, 1th century (watercolour) by Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de (1724-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Construction of the Louvre, Paris)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Arrest of Robespierre, 1794-1804 (engraving)

Arrest of Robespierre, 1794-1804 (engraving)
2006417 Arrest of Robespierre, 1794-1804 (engraving) by Vinkeles, Reiner (1741-1816); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. French Revolution. Arrest of Robespierre, July, 27, 1794)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Capture of Toulon, 1794-1804 (engraving)

Capture of Toulon, 1794-1804 (engraving)
2006415 Capture of Toulon, 1794-1804 (engraving) by Vinkeles, Reiner (1741-1816); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. French Revolution)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Alexander Dmitrievich Lanskoy (1758-1784) russian military, lover of Catherine II of Russia

Alexander Dmitrievich Lanskoy (1758-1784) russian military, lover of Catherine II of Russia, engraving
1756760 Alexander Dmitrievich Lanskoy (1758-1784) russian military, lover of Catherine II of Russia, engraving by Levitsky

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: October 1732, 1732 (engraving)

October 1732, 1732 (engraving)
1069866 October 1732, 1732 (engraving) by Smith, James (fl.18th century); xx cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: By James Smith); gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gillette

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: November 1730, 1730 (engraving)

November 1730, 1730 (engraving)
1069865 November 1730, 1730 (engraving) by Smith, James (fl.18th century); xx cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: By James Smith); gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gillette

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Coffeepot, c.1780-1785 (silver and fruitwood)

Coffeepot, c.1780-1785 (silver and fruitwood)
1069815 Coffeepot, c.1780-1785 (silver and fruitwood) by Anthony, Joseph Jr. (1762-1814); 33.0201xx cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Joseph Anthony Jr)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Daphnis fait obeir ses chevres au son de sa flute. Dessin de Philippe d'Orleans (1674-1723)

Daphnis fait obeir ses chevres au son de sa flute. Dessin de Philippe d'Orleans (1674-1723)
UIG5325122 Daphnis fait obeir ses chevres au son de sa flute. Dessin de Philippe d'Orleans (1674-1723), pour Les amours pastorales de Daphnis et Chloe de Longus - Illustration from Les Amours

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Reconnaissance de Daphnis, fuite de Gnathon. Dessin de Philippe d'Orleans (1674-1723)

Reconnaissance de Daphnis, fuite de Gnathon. Dessin de Philippe d'Orleans (1674-1723)
UIG5325118 Reconnaissance de Daphnis, fuite de Gnathon. Dessin de Philippe d'Orleans (1674-1723), pour Les amours pastorales de Daphnis et Chloe de Longus - Illustration from Les Amours

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Chloe et Dorcon retirent Daphnis d'une fosse. Dessin de Philippe d'Orleans (1674-1723)

Chloe et Dorcon retirent Daphnis d'une fosse. Dessin de Philippe d'Orleans (1674-1723)
UIG5325115 Chloe et Dorcon retirent Daphnis d'une fosse. Dessin de Philippe d'Orleans (1674-1723), pour Les amours pastorales de Daphnis et Chloe de Longus - Illustration from Les Amours

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Combat pour Daphnis. Dessin de Philippe d'Orleans (1674-1723)

Combat pour Daphnis. Dessin de Philippe d'Orleans (1674-1723), pour Les amours pastorales de Daphnis et Chloe de
UIG5325111 Combat pour Daphnis. Dessin de Philippe d'Orleans (1674-1723), pour Les amours pastorales de Daphnis et Chloe de Longus - Illustration from Les Amours pastorales de Daphnis et Chloe




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The 18th century, also known as the "Siècle des Lumières" or Age of Enlightenment, was a time of significant political and social change in France. The Countess of Cluzel, depicted in an exquisite oil painting from 1779, represents the elegance and opulence that characterized the aristocracy during this era. Meanwhile, the captivating view of San Giorgio Maggiore painted around 1760 transports us to Venice, showcasing the influence of Italian art on French culture during this period. The first celebration of Liberty in Paris on April 15, 1792, captured through an engraving, symbolizes the growing desire for freedom among the French people. However, this idealistic vision contrasts sharply with another engraving depicting the September Massacres later that same year – a grim reminder of how quickly revolutionary fervor can turn violent. An allusion to King Louis XVI's recall of minister Necker on August 25th, 1788 serves as a poignant representation of his attempts at reform before ultimately losing control over his reign. This event foreshadows further turmoil and upheaval that would soon engulf France. Engravings such as "Monsters" created between 1797-1799 reveal society's fascination with grotesque imagery during this tumultuous period. These images reflect both fear and curiosity about societal changes brought about by revolution. Antoine Laurent Lavoisier emerges as a prominent figure in both science and philosophy during this time. As seen through colored engravings dating back to his lifetime (1743-1794), he made groundbreaking contributions to chemistry and economics – exemplifying how intellectual pursuits flourished amidst political unrest. The French Revolution itself is central to understanding the events unfolding throughout these artworks.