18eme Siecle Collection (#2)

Variete of white gardenia (Gardenia angustifolia), has a close flower and dark green foliage
FLO4666519 Variete of white gardenia (Gardenia angustifolia), has a close flower and dark green foliage. Originally from India, named Dr

Variete of anemone from the western Mediterranean regions, has yellow flowers, native to Portugal, Spain
FLO4666149 Variete of anemone from the western Mediterranean regions, has yellow flowers, native to Portugal, Spain, Provence and coasts of North Africa. Illustration by George Loddiges

Variete of yellow-flowered asphodela of the Mediterranean basin (Asphodelus creticus). T.Boys illustration
FLO4666728 Variete of yellow-flowered asphodela of the Mediterranean basin (Asphodelus creticus). T.Boys illustration. Engraving by George Cooke (1781-1834)

Lygodium scandens, persistent climbing fern with greily stems that roll on the slightest support
FLO4666688 Lygodium scandens, persistent climbing fern with greily stems that roll on the slightest support. Engraving by George Cooke (1781-1834)

Begonia picta, has pale pink flowers with spotted leaves
FLO4666606 Begonia picta, has pale pink flowers with spotted leaves.; (add.info.: Begonia picta, has pale pink flowers with spotted leaves.); © Florilegius

Twig of a shrub Templetonia retusa, with crimson red flowers. Native to Australia
FLO4666541 Twig of a shrub Templetonia retusa, with crimson red flowers. Native to Australia, named after John Templeton (1766-1825), Irish naturalist and botanist

Fashionable hats of 1788. Half hat in violet gauze with white frills, hat in pink taffeta with ribbons
FLO4672007 Fashionable hats of 1788. Half hat in violet gauze with white frills, hat in pink taffeta with ribbons, gauze and feathers, and a pouf in Italian gauze with ribbons and plumes

Fashionable hats of 1788. Straw hat with violet ribbons and plumes, a pouf a la preresse with blue gauze
FLO4671987 Fashionable hats of 1788. Straw hat with violet ribbons and plumes, a pouf a la preresse with blue gauze and taffeta ribbon diadem, and a straw hat with pink taffeta

Woman in pink pierrot wearing a large batheuse bathing cap in white linen with her hair in ringlets
FLO4671879 Woman in pink pierrot wearing a large batheuse bathing cap in white linen with her hair in ringlets, and woman in green pierrot with black chapeau a la maltaise decorated with feathers

Woman in dress a la turkish in white linen and English lace, white petticoat with lace falbalas, fichu, blue gilet
FLO4671876 Woman in dress a la turkish in white linen and English lace, white petticoat with lace falbalas, fichu, blue gilet, and gold medallion with initials CD

Silver salt cellar showing the arcades of the Palais Royal, designed by Grancher, jeweller at Pete-Dunkirk
FLO4671778 Silver salt cellar showing the arcades of the Palais Royal, designed by Grancher, jeweller at Pete-Dunkirk. Handcoloured lithograph from Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette

Hat a l'Iphigenie, a pouf in white gauze with flowers inspired by the 1779 opera by Gluck, and hat a la Colette
FLO4671738 Hat a l'Iphigenie, a pouf in white gauze with flowers inspired by the 1779 opera by Gluck, and hat a la Colette, straw hat decorated with ribbons

Fashion feminine from 1786 to 1841, inspired by various books, books and magazines
FLO4672435 Fashion feminine from 1786 to 1841, inspired by various books, books and magazines. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

Women's costumes from 1719 to 1755, regne of George I (1660-1727) and George II (1683-1760)
FLO4672397 Women's costumes from 1719 to 1755, regne of George I (1660-1727) and George II (1683-1760), Long dresses with cuffs, fan and bridle hat

Portrait of King George I, 1660-1727, King of England, in laurel wreath, chainmail armour with an angry face depicted
FLO4669839 Portrait of King George I, 1660-1727, King of England, in laurel wreath, chainmail armour with an angry face depicted on the chest. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Light carriage called a diligence or coupe car for two passengers from the court of Marie Antoinette
FLO4671827 Light carriage called a diligence or coupe car for two passengers from the court of Marie Antoinette. Handcoloured lithograph from Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times

Noble woman wearing the colours of the Tricolor revolutionary flag, 1789. She wears a blue short redingote
FLO4672016 Noble woman wearing the colours of the Tricolor revolutionary flag, 1789. She wears a blue short redingote, short floral petticoat, and carries a red parasol

Fashionable woman's costume, reign of King George III/Louis XVI, 1780
FLO4656548 Fashionable woman's costume, reign of King George III/Louis XVI, 1780. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Lady of rank, 1770. She wears a tiny hat with feather, wig, choker with cross, purple dress lined with fur
FLO4656213 Lady of rank, 1770. She wears a tiny hat with feather, wig, choker with cross, purple dress lined with fur, lace sleeves, sash, and embroidered petticoat

Costume of a lady, reign of Queen Anne, 1708. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female
FLO4656117 Costume of a lady, reign of Queen Anne, 1708. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London

Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers
FLO4656084 Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers, wig, chain and pendant

Woman in a dress of the era of the French Revolution, reign of George III/Louis XVI, 1789
FLO4655623 Woman in a dress of the era of the French Revolution, reign of George III/Louis XVI, 1789. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Woman in Georgian fashion, circa 1750. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes
FLO4655575 Woman in Georgian fashion, circa 1750. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates, " London, 1865

Costume of an English country girl, 18th century. Straw hat, embroidered dress, petticoats, cape and apron
FLO4655478 Costume of an English country girl, 18th century. Straw hat, embroidered dress, petticoats, cape and apron. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes

Botanical: Endive plant with root, leaves and flowers, Cichorium endivia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a
FLO4737709 Botanical: Endive plant with root, leaves and flowers, Cichorium endivia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a drawing by B

Botanical: Bean plant with flowers, leaves and beans in pods, Vicia faba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a
FLO4737658 Botanical: Bean plant with flowers, leaves and beans in pods, Vicia faba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a drawing by B

Botanical: carrot flower - Carrot flowers and leaves, Daucus carota. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a drawing
FLO4737589 Botanical: carrot flower - Carrot flowers and leaves, Daucus carota. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a drawing by B

Long pepper dish (Piper longum). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn
FLO4737567 Long pepper dish (Piper longum). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), Netherlands, 1796. Long pepper, Piper longum

Black pepper dish (Piper nigrum). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn
FLO4737557 Black pepper dish (Piper nigrum). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), Netherlands, 1796. Black pepper, Piper nigrum

Moringa (Moringa oleifera). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799)
FLO4737408 Moringa (Moringa oleifera). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), Netherlands, 1796. Horseradish tree, Moringa oleifera

Aquatic scrophular (Scrophularia aquatica). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes
FLO4736854 Aquatic scrophular (Scrophularia aquatica). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), Netherlands, 1796

Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799)
FLO4736841 Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), Netherlands, 1796. Oxeye daisy, Leucanthemum vulgare

False sene, fake carob tree, golden shower or canefier (Cassia fistula). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der
FLO4737126 False sene, fake carob tree, golden shower or canefier (Cassia fistula). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), Netherlands, 1796

Thyme cuscute or small flower cuscute (Cuscuta epithymum). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen"
FLO4737865 Thyme cuscute or small flower cuscute (Cuscuta epithymum). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), Netherlands, 1796

Botany: rhubarb leaves - Rhubarb leaves, Rheum rhabarbarum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a drawing by B
FLO4737577 Botany: rhubarb leaves - Rhubarb leaves, Rheum rhabarbarum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from a drawing by B

Botanical: Endive, Cichorium endivia. Handcoloured copperplate botanical engraving from Johannes Zorn's
FLO4737524 Botanical: Endive, Cichorium endivia. Handcoloured copperplate botanical engraving from Johannes Zorn's "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen, " Jan Christiaan Sepp, Amsterdam

Chestnut (Castanea sativa). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799)
FLO4737506 Chestnut (Castanea sativa). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), The Netherlands, 1796 Sweet chestnut or brown, Castanea sativa

Stinky verbena or garlic liana (Petiveria alliacea). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by
FLO4737000 Stinky verbena or garlic liana (Petiveria alliacea). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), Netherlands, 1796

Alpine chervil or mountain fennel (Meum athamantium). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by
FLO4736950 Alpine chervil or mountain fennel (Meum athamantium). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), Netherlands, 1796

White or pectin or Vosges fir (Abies alba). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes
FLO4737290 White or pectin or Vosges fir (Abies alba). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), Netherlands, 1796. Silver fir tree, Abies alba

Sumac of corroyers or travelers, or corroyere (Rhus coriaria). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der
FLO4737076 Sumac of corroyers or travelers, or corroyere (Rhus coriaria). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), Netherlands, 1796

Yellow pigamon (Thalictrum flavum). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn
FLO4736574 Yellow pigamon (Thalictrum flavum). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), Netherlands, 1796. Meadow Street, Thalictrum flavum

Smellie's surgical instruments used to assist childbirth: short curved forceps and catheter
FLO4696251 Smellie's surgical instruments used to assist childbirth: short curved forceps and catheter. Copperplate engraving by Andrew Bell after an illustration by Jan van Rymsdyk from William

Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), native to China, is sometimes called Chinese pheasant
FLO4687739 Golden pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), native to China, is sometimes called Chinese pheasant, tricolor huppe or painted pheasant, because of its bright colors

Orang outan (orang outan, orang outang, orang outang) (Pongo pygmaeus), anthropoid monkey with red fur
FLO4687725 Orang outan (orang outan, orang outang, orang outang) (Pongo pygmaeus), anthropoid monkey with red fur, endemic to Borneo and Sumatra

Harbour seal or sea veal (Phoca vitulina or bicolor), a carnivorous mammal of the seal family
FLO4687688 Harbour seal or sea veal (Phoca vitulina or bicolor), a carnivorous mammal of the seal family, which differs from the common species in colour

Type of North African grasshopper (Eugaster spinulosa), specimen identified and named by George Edwards (1694-1773)
FLO4687662 Type of North African grasshopper (Eugaster spinulosa), specimen identified and named by George Edwards (1694-1773)

Beetle of the violinist (Eupoecila australasiae), specimen from New South Wales (Australia), seen from above
FLO4687656 Beetle of the violinist (Eupoecila australasiae), specimen from New South Wales (Australia), seen from above, below and description of the nymph

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The 18th century was a time of great change and innovation in various aspects of society. In Florence, Italy, the Basilica of Santa Croce housed the tomb of Galileo Galilei, a renowned scientist whose discoveries revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Meanwhile, in a satin workshop, artisans meticulously coated printed canvas with a mixture of wax and starch before placing it on a hot grille. The canvas was then lustreed using a glass wheel suspended from the ceiling joists. This intricate process resulted in beautifully finished fabrics that were highly sought after. In another scene from this era, slaves were depicted washing gold sands as shown in an engraving from the late 18th century. This image serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by those who toiled under oppressive conditions during this time. Art also played an important role during this period, with polychrome wood sculptures like "Allegory of Value" being created at the end of the 18th century. These exquisite pieces showcased both artistic skill and symbolic meaning. The French Revolution had significant implications for Europe and beyond. Georges Jacques Danton's famous exclamation "to defeat, we need audacity" epitomized the revolutionary spirit that swept through France in August 1792. His words continue to resonate even today as reminders to be bold and courageous when facing challenges. Wars also shaped history during this era; one such conflict was the Seven Years War (1756-1763). The death of Louis d'Assas du Mercou at Battle of Kloster Kampen is remembered through engravings depicting his bravery on October 16th, 1760. Monarchs also left their mark on history during this time period. Stanislas Leszczynski, King of Poland and father to Louis XV Duke Lorraine had his statue erected by sculptor George Jacquot at Royal Square where previously stood Louis XV's statue.