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18e Siecle 18th Century Collection (#76)

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: 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
1756735 Alexander Dmitrievich Lanskoy (1758-1784) russian military, lover of Catherine II of Russia, engraving colourized document by Levitsky

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1915 (screen print)

Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1915 (screen print)
1201813 Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, 1915 (screen print) by Vernet, Horace (1789-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

October 1730, 1730 (engraving)
1069864 October 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: Sketch of the allegorical painting commissioned by the city of Paris for the engagement of Louis XV

Sketch of the allegorical painting commissioned by the city of Paris for the engagement of Louis XV
905702 Sketch of the allegorical painting commissioned by the city of Paris for the engagement of Louis XV and the infanta Marie Anne Victoire of Spain, 1722 (oil on canvas) by Largilliere

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Proclamation of the country in danger 22 July 1792, c.1794-1802 (engraving)

Proclamation of the country in danger 22 July 1792, c.1794-1802 (engraving)
902155 Proclamation of the country in danger 22 July 1792, c.1794-1802 (engraving) by Berthault, Pierre-Gabriel (1737-1831); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Portrait of cardinal Louis Antoine de Noailles (1651-1729), Archbishop of Paris

Portrait of cardinal Louis Antoine de Noailles (1651-1729), Archbishop of Paris, 1729 (oil on canvas)
901788 Portrait of cardinal Louis Antoine de Noailles (1651-1729), Archbishop of Paris, 1729 (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); 118x135 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Woman reading (drawing)

Woman reading (drawing)
901370 Woman reading (drawing) by Anonymous; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Anonymous)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Mademoiselle Delong de Geneve, Monsieur Philippe and Monsieur de Texier (w/c)

Mademoiselle Delong de Geneve, Monsieur Philippe and Monsieur de Texier (w/c)
896341 Mademoiselle Delong de Geneve, Monsieur Philippe and Monsieur de Texier (w/c) by Carmontelle, Louis Carrogis (1717-1806); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Portrait of Charles James Fox

Portrait of Charles James Fox
864916 Portrait of Charles James Fox by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); (add.info.: Charles James Fox (1749-1806) English Whig (Liberal) politician

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: View of the Chateau de la Muette with the arrival of King Louis XV (1710-74), c.1738 (oil on canvas)

View of the Chateau de la Muette with the arrival of King Louis XV (1710-74), c.1738 (oil on canvas)
905696 View of the Chateau de la Muette with the arrival of King Louis XV (1710-74), c.1738 (oil on canvas) by Grevenbroeck, Charles Leopold (d.1758); 67x88 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Musical Instruments, 1756 (oil on canvas)

Musical Instruments, 1756 (oil on canvas)
903784 Musical Instruments, 1756 (oil on canvas) by Jeaurat de Bertry, Nicolas Henri (1728-96); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: The Tuileries and the Pont Royal, 1783 (oil on canvas)

The Tuileries and the Pont Royal, 1783 (oil on canvas)
902771 The Tuileries and the Pont Royal, 1783 (oil on canvas) by Genillion, Jean Baptiste (1750-1829); 65 x 89.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: The Reverend Philip Cocks (1736-97), late 1760s (oil on canvas)

The Reverend Philip Cocks (1736-97), late 1760s (oil on canvas)
AGN32042 The Reverend Philip Cocks (1736-97), late 1760s (oil on canvas) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810); 90x69 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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

November 1732, 1732 (engraving)
1069867 November 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: View of the Grand Chamber of the Parliament of Paris, 1776 (w/c)

View of the Grand Chamber of the Parliament of Paris, 1776 (w/c)
905779 View of the Grand Chamber of the Parliament of Paris, 1776 (w/c) by Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de (1724-80); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: The Ceremonial Procession of Mehemet Effendi, Ambassador from the Ottoman Empire

The Ceremonial Procession of Mehemet Effendi, Ambassador from the Ottoman Empire, 1721 (oil on canvas)
905692 The Ceremonial Procession of Mehemet Effendi, Ambassador from the Ottoman Empire, 1721 (oil on canvas) by Martin, Pierre-Denis (1663-1742); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: The Quay of the Tuileries and the Pont Royal, c.1780 (oil on canvas)

The Quay of the Tuileries and the Pont Royal, c.1780 (oil on canvas)
901827 The Quay of the Tuileries and the Pont Royal, c.1780 (oil on canvas) by Noel, Alexandre Jean (1752-1834); 64.5 x 85 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: The Petit Pont after the fire of 1718, 1718 (oil on canvas)

The Petit Pont after the fire of 1718, 1718 (oil on canvas)
903045 The Petit Pont after the fire of 1718, 1718 (oil on canvas) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755); 52x64 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Portrait of Abbot Firmin Tournus (1672-1733) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Abbot Firmin Tournus (1672-1733) (oil on canvas)
902395 Portrait of Abbot Firmin Tournus (1672-1733) (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean II (1692-1768); 47.5x42.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Port Saint-Bernard seen from the Arsenal, 1752 (oil on canvas)

Port Saint-Bernard seen from the Arsenal, 1752 (oil on canvas)
902394 Port Saint-Bernard seen from the Arsenal, 1752 (oil on canvas) by Raguenet, Jean-Baptiste (1715-93); 57.4 x 94.7 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: The archbishop's palace seen from the left bank, 1756 (oil on canvas)

The archbishop's palace seen from the left bank, 1756 (oil on canvas)
902388 The archbishop's palace seen from the left bank, 1756 (oil on canvas) by Raguenet, Nicolas (fl.1750-75); 47x83 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Presumed Portrait of Francoise-Marie Pouget, second wife of Chardin, c.1760 (oil on canvas)

Presumed Portrait of Francoise-Marie Pouget, second wife of Chardin, c.1760 (oil on canvas)
902380 Presumed Portrait of Francoise-Marie Pouget, second wife of Chardin, c.1760 (oil on canvas) by Aved, Jacques Andre Joseph Camelot (1702-66); 91.5x78.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Viscountess Bukeley as Hebe, c.1775 (oil on canvas)

Viscountess Bukeley as Hebe, c.1775 (oil on canvas)
NGW342627 Viscountess Bukeley as Hebe, c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); National Museum Wales; (add.info.: Elizabeth (Warren) (1757-1826) Viscountess Bulkeley as Hebe; Hebe

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: The Soldiers Banquet, c.1790 (oil on canvas)

The Soldiers Banquet, c.1790 (oil on canvas)
XIR167315 The Soldiers Banquet, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Hubert Robert)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: The Observatory and surroundings, view from the Butte aux Cailles, c.1710 (oil on canvas)

The Observatory and surroundings, view from the Butte aux Cailles, c.1710 (oil on canvas)
XIR417052 The Observatory and surroundings, view from the Butte aux Cailles, c.1710 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois, the Younger (1666-1723); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Portrait of the sculptor Edme Bouchardon (1698-1762), c. 1758 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the sculptor Edme Bouchardon (1698-1762), c. 1758 (oil on canvas)
902378 Portrait of the sculptor Edme Bouchardon (1698-1762), c. 1758 (oil on canvas) by Drouais, Francois-Hubert (1727-75); 130x97 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Portrait of Pierre Le Pautre (1660-1744), 1729 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Pierre Le Pautre (1660-1744), 1729 (oil on canvas)
902563 Portrait of Pierre Le Pautre (1660-1744), 1729 (oil on canvas) by Le Gros, Jean (1671-1745); 93 x 75 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: View of the Pont Neuf and the Samaritaine pump seen from the Quai de la Megisserie

View of the Pont Neuf and the Samaritaine pump seen from the Quai de la Megisserie, 1777 (oil on canvas)
902389 View of the Pont Neuf and the Samaritaine pump seen from the Quai de la Megisserie, 1777 (oil on canvas) by Raguenet, Nicolas (fl.1750-75); 46x83.2 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: The Salpetriere seen from la Rapee, c.1752 (oil on canvas)

The Salpetriere seen from la Rapee, c.1752 (oil on canvas)
902386 The Salpetriere seen from la Rapee, c.1752 (oil on canvas) by Raguenet, Nicolas (fl.1750-75); 47x84 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Title page from 'Horti Medici Amstelodamensis Rariorum Plantarum Historia' vol

Title page from "Horti Medici Amstelodamensis Rariorum Plantarum Historia" vol
1069863 Title page from "Horti Medici Amstelodamensis Rariorum Plantarum Historia" vol. II, by Jan Commelin and Caspar Commelin, 1701 (engraving) by Dutch School

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Portrait of a Young Man, c.1800 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Young Man, c.1800 (oil on canvas)
XIR208519 Portrait of a Young Man, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Prud'hon, Pierre-Paul (1758-1823); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Portrait of Jean Mariette (1660-1742), 1723 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Jean Mariette (1660-1742), 1723 (oil on canvas)
XIR176660 Portrait of Jean Mariette (1660-1742), 1723 (oil on canvas) by Pesne, Antoine (1683-1747); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Antoine Pesne)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: The Countess of Cluzel (Marie-Terese Antoinette de Cluzel), 1779 (Oil on oval canvas)

The Countess of Cluzel (Marie-Terese Antoinette de Cluzel), 1779 (Oil on oval canvas)
7413340 The Countess of Cluzel (Marie-Terese Antoinette de Cluzel), 1779 (Oil on oval canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 64x52.5 cm; Altamira

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Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: View of San Giorgio Maggiore, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)

View of San Giorgio Maggiore, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)
5853937 View of San Giorgio Maggiore, c.1760 (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); 72x120.6 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: In foreground, the Laguna)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: 1st celebration of Liberty in Paris on april 15, 1792, (engraving)

1st celebration of Liberty in Paris on april 15, 1792, (engraving)
1871218 1st celebration of Liberty in Paris on april 15, 1792, (engraving) by Prieur, Jean Louis the Younger (1759-95); (add.info.: 1st celebration of Liberty in Paris on april 15, 1792)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: allusion at the recall of minister Necker by French king Louis XVI on august 25, 1788 (engraving)

allusion at the recall of minister Necker by French king Louis XVI on august 25, 1788 (engraving)
1756330 allusion at the recall of minister Necker by French king Louis XVI on august 25, 1788 (engraving) by French School

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: monsters, engraving 1797-1799

monsters, engraving 1797-1799
1794081 monsters, engraving 1797-1799 by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); (add.info.: monsters, spanish engraving by Goya series of the "Whims (Los Caprichos)" in 1797-1799

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist, philosopher, economist, colored engraving

Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist, philosopher, economist, colored engraving
1750752 Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist, philosopher, economist, colored engraving by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist, philosopher, economist

Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist, philosopher, economist, engraving colourized document
1752661 Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist, philosopher, economist, engraving colourized document by French School

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Revolution francaise

Revolution francaise
1836486 Revolution francaise; (add.info.: French revolution : banquet of guards in Paris on october 2, 1789, engraving after uplessis Bertaux); Photo © CCI

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Watchmaker, 1735 (engraving)

Watchmaker, 1735 (engraving)
1828528 Watchmaker, 1735 (engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); (add.info.: watchmaker, allegorical engraving by Martin Engelbrecht, Augsbourg, 1735); Photo © CCI

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: the proclamation of the french Constitution, 1791, late 18th century (engraving )

the proclamation of the french Constitution, 1791, late 18th century (engraving )
1795292 the proclamation of the french Constitution, 1791, late 18th century (engraving ) by Duplessis-Bertaux, Jean (1747-1819) (after); (add.info)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Eruption of the Vesuvio in Napoli, watercolor, 18th century

Eruption of the Vesuvio in Napoli, watercolor, 18th century
1793140 Eruption of the Vesuvio in Napoli, watercolor, 18th century by Desprez, Louis Jean (1743-1804); (add.info.: Eruption of the Vesuvio in Napoli in the 18th century)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: La Perouse with his crew, measuring the Statues on Easter Island (1786), engraving, 1820

La Perouse with his crew, measuring the Statues on Easter Island (1786), engraving, 1820
1792253 La Perouse with his crew, measuring the Statues on Easter Island (1786), engraving, 1820 by Duche de Vancy, Gaspard (d.1788) (after); (add.info)

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: French revolution : arrest of Convention commissioner by Dumouriez, 1793

French revolution : arrest of Convention commissioner by Dumouriez, 1793, late 18th century (engraving)
1802902 French revolution : arrest of Convention commissioner by Dumouriez, 1793, late 18th century (engraving) by Duplessis-Bertaux

Background image18e Siecle 18th Century Collection: Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, engraving 1835

Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, engraving 1835
1794884 Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, engraving 1835 by Guilleminot, Armand (19th century) (after); (add.info.: writer Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (1737-1814)




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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.