18eme Siecle Collection (#47)

Common green ornithoptere butterfly. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801)
FLO4684140 Common green ornithoptere butterfly. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801) for the naturalist collection, published in 1790 by George Shaw

Green parakeet with red rump. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801) for the naturalist collection
FLO4684138 Green parakeet with red rump. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801) for the naturalist collection, published in 1790 by George Shaw

Tulip varietes, the Unparalleled and Princes of Asturias, with butterfly and caterpillar - Lithography attributed to
FLO4682600 Tulip varietes, the Unparalleled and Princes of Asturias, with butterfly and caterpillar - Lithography attributed to Paul Theodor van Brussel (1754-1795), author of the cover bouquet

Tulip varietes, Kaizer Pieter and Crown of Berlin, with butterfly - Lithography attributed to Paul Theodor van Brussel
FLO4682592 Tulip varietes, Kaizer Pieter and Crown of Berlin, with butterfly - Lithography attributed to Paul Theodor van Brussel (1754-1795), author of the cover bouquet, or A.Bres

Various varieties of daffodils, with insect and butterfly -Lithography attributed to Paul Theodor van Brussel
FLO4682520 Various varieties of daffodils, with insect and butterfly -Lithography attributed to Paul Theodor van Brussel (1754-1795), author of the cover bouquet, or A.Bres

Cresson Alenois (Lepidium sativum) Coloured copper prints from a drawing by B
FLO4659760 Cresson Alenois (Lepidium sativum) Coloured copper prints from a drawing by B. Thanner by Johannes Zorn "Afbeeldingen der Artseny-Gewassen" (Icons de plantes medicinales)

Highland lady of Scotland in the tartan of Clan Lamond, circa 1760. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes
FLO4656619 Highland lady of Scotland in the tartan of Clan Lamond, circa 1760. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Queen Marie Antoinette, wife of Louis XVI, late 18th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's
FLO4656370 Queen Marie Antoinette, wife of Louis XVI, late 18th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical, National and Dramatic in 200 Plates

Jeanne Becu, Madame du Barry, lady of rank, reign of George III, Louis XV, 1760
FLO4655936 Jeanne Becu, Madame du Barry, lady of rank, reign of George III, Louis XV, 1760. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Princess Maria Teresa of Savoy-Carignan, Princess de Lamballe (Marie Louise Therese de Savoie)
FLO4655858 Princess Maria Teresa of Savoy-Carignan, Princess de Lamballe (Marie Louise Therese de Savoie, dit Mademoiselle de Carignan ou princess de Lamballe lady of the court, France, 1786)

Monkfish (Lophius piscatorius), marine fish of European and American coasts
FLO4687696 Monkfish (Lophius piscatorius), marine fish of European and American coasts. His huge head makes him look like a toad, his skin lacks scales and his body is almost cylindrical

Phasm or phasmoptere (Phyllium siccifolium), a dead leaf-like insect. Specimen brings back from the West Indies
FLO4687660 Phasm or phasmoptere (Phyllium siccifolium), a dead leaf-like insect. Specimen brings back from the West Indies

White or northern ouistiti (Callithrix jacchus). Illustration copied from George Edwards's Gleanings of Natural
FLO4687620 White or northern ouistiti (Callithrix jacchus). Illustration copied from George Edwards's Gleanings of Natural History (1694-1773)

Mole rat from South Africa (Georychus capensis, Mus myotalpa maritima). small rodent whose flesh is consumed
FLO4687572 Mole rat from South Africa (Georychus capensis, Mus myotalpa maritima). small rodent whose flesh is consumed. Lithographie in The Naturalist Pocket Magazine or Cabinet complete des

Herisson (Erinaceus europaeus.). It is reputed to be a garden destroyer, while it is a major element in the transport
FLO4687568 Herisson (Erinaceus europaeus.). It is reputed to be a garden destroyer, while it is a major element in the transport of seeds and seeds that cling to its quills

The black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), a herbivorous bi-horned mammal, lives in Africa
FLO4687513 The black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), a herbivorous bi-horned mammal, lives in Africa, the only species of the genus Diceros

Puma or cougar or mountain lion (Puma concolor, Tigris fulvus), South American felide
FLO4687497 Puma or cougar or mountain lion (Puma concolor, Tigris fulvus), South American felide. Lithographie in The Naturalist Pocket Magazine or Cabinet complete des Curiosites et Beautes de la

Virginia or American opossum (Didelphis virginiana), North American marsupial
FLO4687485 Virginia or American opossum (Didelphis virginiana), North American marsupial. Illustration copy of " The True Representation" account for the philosophical transactions of

European suede (Cervus dama), with shovel-shaped wood and stain coat. Lithographie in The Naturalist Pocket Magazine or
FLO4687426 European suede (Cervus dama), with shovel-shaped wood and stain coat. Lithographie in The Naturalist Pocket Magazine or Cabinet complet des Curiosites et Beautes de la Nature

Chinese butterfly with black and red white wings. Identified by George Edwards (1694-1773)
FLO4687398 Chinese butterfly with black and red white wings. Identified by George Edwards (1694-1773) in Natural History Gleanings

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), a massive aquatic mammal and herbivorous
FLO4687391 Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), a massive aquatic mammal and herbivorous. Lithographie in The Naturalist Pocket Magazine or Cabinet complete des Curiosites et Beautes de la Nature

Butterfly small turtle or small nettle (Nymphalis/Aglais sp), native to China
FLO4687389 Butterfly small turtle or small nettle (Nymphalis/Aglais sp), native to China. Illustration by George Edwards (1694-1773)

Flying fish (Exocoetus), living in warm seas, where it is hunted by sea bream
FLO4687249 Flying fish (Exocoetus), living in warm seas, where it is hunted by sea bream, its very developed pectoral fins allow it to jump out of the water and soar for a few moments

Jacob sheep (Ovis aries polycerata), four-horned sheep
FLO4687245 Jacob sheep (Ovis aries polycerata), four-horned sheep.; (add.info.: Jacob sheep (Ovis aries polycerata), four-horned sheep.); © Florilegius

Geometic turtle (Psammobates geometricus), land turtle from South Africa. Lithographie in The Naturalist Pocket
FLO4687244 Geometic turtle (Psammobates geometricus), land turtle from South Africa. Lithographie in The Naturalist Pocket Magazine or Cabinet complete des Curiosites et Beautes de la Nature

Zebu (Bos indicus), humpback domestic cattle, under Indian species. Originally published by George Edwards (1694-1773)
FLO4687231 Zebu (Bos indicus), humpback domestic cattle, under Indian species. Originally published by George Edwards (1694-1773), based on a drawing provided by Sir Hans Sloane

Mandarin woman, China, after a Chinese painting, 1780. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet
FLO4686525 Mandarin woman, China, after a Chinese painting, 1780. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polydor Pauquet from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Etrangers Anciens et

Parisian women's fashions, reign of Louis XVI, 1790. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after
FLO4686214 Parisian women's fashions, reign of Louis XVI, 1790. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Louis-Leopold Boilly from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes

Parisian women, French Republic era, 1793. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Louis-Leopold Boilly
FLO4686208 Parisian women, French Republic era, 1793. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Louis-Leopold Boilly from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes Historique"

Paris women's fashion, reign of Louis XV, 1740. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Nicolas
FLO4686097 Paris women's fashion, reign of Louis XV, 1740. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Nicolas Lancret from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes et Costumes

Miss Salle, Reign of Charles XV, 1730. Marie Salle was a French ballet dancer who debuted in Paris in 1721
FLO4686075 Miss Salle, Reign of Charles XV, 1730. Marie Salle was a French ballet dancer who debuted in Paris in 1721, and enjoyed a successful career in London

Court costumes, reign of Louis XV, 1745. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Charles-Nicolas Cochin
FLO4686069 Court costumes, reign of Louis XV, 1745. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Charles-Nicolas Cochin le fils (1715-1790)

Geography: representation of the Caribbean Sea with the island of Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola
VEN5031173 Geography: representation of the Caribbean Sea with the island of Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola. Map taken from an Atlas of American Cotes by Pieter Vander AA based on the description of

Paris fashions, couple dancing the Bal pare, reign of Louis XV, 1763. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet
FLO4974707 Paris fashions, couple dancing the Bal pare, reign of Louis XV, 1763. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Augustin de Saint-Aubin from the Pauquet Brothers " Modes

Botanical Board, Flower, Rose Variete: The Maheka has simple flowers called " The Belle Sultane"
FLO4661361 Botanical Board, Flower, Rose Variete: The Maheka has simple flowers called " The Belle Sultane" (Rosa gallica maheka).; (add.info.: Botanical Board, Flower)

If (Taxus baccata). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799)
FLO4737341 If (Taxus baccata). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), Netherlands, 1796. Yew tree, Taxus baccata

Prroquet jaco or gray of Gabon (Psittacus erithacus), native of West Africa
FLO4687777 Prroquet jaco or gray of Gabon (Psittacus erithacus), native of West Africa, Buffon observed that after some moults it becomes grey marble of white and pink

Jatropha or pourghere (Jatropha curcas). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn
FLO4736567 Jatropha or pourghere (Jatropha curcas). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), Netherlands, 1796. Physic nut, Jatropha curcas

Aloe vera in bloom (Aloe perfoliata vulgaris). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes
FLO4735379 Aloe vera in bloom (Aloe perfoliata vulgaris). Lithograph from "Afbeelding der Artseny-Gewassen" by Johannes Zorn (1739-1799), Netherlands, 1796

Garden Hail, Large Hemlock and Aquatic Hemlock - Fool's parsley, Aethusa cynapium 1, hemlock, Conium maculatum 2
FLO4573425 Garden Hail, Large Hemlock and Aquatic Hemlock - Fool's parsley, Aethusa cynapium 1, hemlock, Conium maculatum 2, and northern water hemlock, Cicuta virosa 3

Fruits including lemon, Citrus medica 1, 2, bitter orange (bigaradier), Citrus aurantium 3, sweet or Chinese orange
FLO4576066 Fruits including lemon, Citrus medica 1, 2, bitter orange (bigaradier), Citrus aurantium 3, sweet or Chinese orange, Citrus sinensis 4, fig, Ficus carica 5, and almond, Prunus amygdalus 6

Vipere rhinoceros. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), signed illustration SN
FLO4682137 Vipere rhinoceros. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), signed illustration SN, by Frederick Noder and George Shaw for the naturalist collection

Diplopod or a thousand legs of America. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801)
FLO4684286 Diplopod or a thousand legs of America. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), for the naturalist collection, published in 1790 by George Shaw

Velella, (pelagic hydrozoan cnidaire). Signed illustrations (George Shaw)
FLO4680679 Velella, (pelagic hydrozoan cnidaire). Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection

Common sea urchin or globose sea urchin. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder)
FLO4680575 Common sea urchin or globose sea urchin. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection

Glaucus Atlanticus (mollusk). Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder
FLO4680563 Glaucus Atlanticus (mollusk). Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), for the naturalist collection

Description of the lacrimal gland, bandage for the swelling of the lacrimal glands
FLO4611843 Description of the lacrimal gland, bandage for the swelling of the lacrimal glands and cataract operation - Plate taken from " L'Encyclopedie" by Denis Diderot (1713-1784)

Climbing hops (Humulus lupulus). Description of a female plant, stem, leaf, flowers. Details of flowers and seeds
FLO4598393 Climbing hops (Humulus lupulus). Description of a female plant, stem, leaf, flowers. Details of flowers and seeds

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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.