18eme Siecle Collection (#6)

Convocation of the General States by Jacques Necker (1732-1804): opening of the General States in Versailles on 5 May
DUV4205540 Convocation of the General States by Jacques Necker (1732-1804): opening of the General States in Versailles on 5 May 1789 in the presence of the Three Orders (Noblesse, Clerge)

Aiton - Narrow-leaved cyrtanthus, Cyrtanthus angustifolius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Curtis
FLO4581433 Aiton - Narrow-leaved cyrtanthus, Cyrtanthus angustifolius. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London

Marica has small white flower and spear-shaped leaf, bright green stripes. Origin Cayenne, Jamaican and Caribbean
FLO4585684 Marica has small white flower and spear-shaped leaf, bright green stripes. Origin Cayenne, Jamaican and Caribbean

Tigridia peacock eye or lily (lily) of the tiger, exotic yellow iris and ecarlate, native to Mexico
FLO4585574 Tigridia peacock eye or lily (lily) of the tiger, exotic yellow iris and ecarlate, native to Mexico. Mexican Ferraria, Tiger-Flower, Peacock Flower, Tiger Flower, Flower of Tigris

Pneumatics: marine barometer, Mr Caswell's and John Rowning's barometers, 18th century
FLO4593532 Pneumatics: marine barometer, Mr Caswell's and John Rowning's barometers, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees " Cyclopedia or Universal

Porter brewery, powered by a steam-engine, late 18th century. Showing reservoir, steam engine, malt lofts, mill, pump
FLO4593475 Porter brewery, powered by a steam-engine, late 18th century. Showing reservoir, steam engine, malt lofts, mill, pump, malt binns, rowser shaft, chimney, copper and coolers

James Watt's single-acting steam engine for pumping Chelsea Water Works, 18th century
FLO4593377 James Watt's single-acting steam engine for pumping Chelsea Water Works, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Bleaching equipment, 18th century, with bucking tub of lye and tank of oxy-muriatic acid (chlorine)
FLO4592375 Bleaching equipment, 18th century, with bucking tub of lye and tank of oxy-muriatic acid (chlorine). Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees

Engine for cutting the Screw of Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800)'s circular dividing engine, 1773
FLO4592358 Engine for cutting the Screw of Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800)'s circular dividing engine, 1773. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after John Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or

Cutting engine by the ingenious mechanic and clockmaker Samuel Rehe (1735-1799) of London, 18th century
FLO4592272 Cutting engine by the ingenious mechanic and clockmaker Samuel Rehe (1735-1799) of London, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham

Electrical equipment, 18th century. Medical machine for electrifying the teeth, thunder house, torpedo, brush
FLO4592222 Electrical equipment, 18th century. Medical machine for electrifying the teeth, thunder house, torpedo, brush, and connecting frame of the Teylerian battery

Electrical machines, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal
FLO4592169 Electrical machines, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees

Plans and sections through canal locks and gates, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees
FLO4591823 Plans and sections through canal locks and gates, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Japanese oronce, with yellow flower and lush foliage. Japan orontium with yellow flowers and luxuriant foliage
FLO4586266 Japanese oronce, with yellow flower and lush foliage. Japan orontium with yellow flowers and luxuriant foliage

Pneumatics: bellows, plans and elevations, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by
FLO4593518 Pneumatics: bellows, plans and elevations, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr
FLO4591794 Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr
FLO4591786 Cannon-boring machinery, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr. from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Water-powered flour mill designed by John Smeaton, 1781. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4591408 Water-powered flour mill designed by John Smeaton, 1781. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Plans and sections of a carding machine, used for preparing fibers in cotton manufacture, 18th century
FLO4591970 Plans and sections of a carding machine, used for preparing fibers in cotton manufacture, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by James Burton from Abraham

Great-flowered portlandia, Portland grandiflora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Curtis Botanical
FLO4581819 Great-flowered portlandia, Portland grandiflora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1795.; (add.info.: Great-flowered portlandia)

Rooibos Variete - Aspalathus crenata (Heart-leaved borbonia, Borbonia crenata)
FLO4581570 Rooibos Variete - Aspalathus crenata (Heart-leaved borbonia, Borbonia crenata) - Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London

Drunken farmer Jones buying the entire stock of wooden tools from old squinty-eyed Nan
FLO4718005 Drunken farmer Jones buying the entire stock of wooden tools from old squinty-eyed Nan. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Caricature of fashions of the late 18th century: women in tall wigs with garden of flowers in her bosom
FLO4717979 Caricature of fashions of the late 18th century: women in tall wigs with garden of flowers in her bosom, and macaroni in a tall wig with extravagant mass of hair tied at the back

Microscopic views of human spermatozoa. View of the animalculae or organic particles in the semen
FLO4714918 Microscopic views of human spermatozoa. View of the animalculae or organic particles in the semen. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Mandrill, Mandrillus sphinx, male, or Great Ribbed-nose Baboon - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J
FLO4715195 Mandrill, Mandrillus sphinx, male, or Great Ribbed-nose Baboon - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Barlow after an illustration by Johann Jakob Ihle from Ebenezer Sibly's

Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman
FLO4718324 Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Physician laughing as he pulls a patient's tooth with string. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration
FLO4718308 Physician laughing as he pulls a patient's tooth with string. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Bankrupt Toby and wife Doxy begging for cheese and ale in a tavern. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a
FLO4718140 Bankrupt Toby and wife Doxy begging for cheese and ale in a tavern. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

A plump rich vicar with tobacco pipe and liquor ignores the entreaties of a poor old woman
FLO4718115 A plump rich vicar with tobacco pipe and liquor ignores the entreaties of a poor old woman. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin

Hodge and Roaf accuse each other of leaving a pot of piss in place of a jug of ale
FLO4718072 Hodge and Roaf accuse each other of leaving a pot of piss in place of a jug of ale. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier)

Old Darby with empty tankard and Joan with her tobacco pipe. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by
FLO4718042 Old Darby with empty tankard and Joan with her tobacco pipe. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Two rustics Hal and Dick fighting over a rumour of infidelity about Hal's wife Doll
FLO4718022 Two rustics Hal and Dick fighting over a rumour of infidelity about Hal's wife Doll. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

The comical figures of Cimon and Mopsus with the lovely Phillida. From Colley Cibber's comic opera Damon
FLO4717873 The comical figures of Cimon and Mopsus with the lovely Phillida. From Colley Cibber's comic opera Damon and Phillida, 1729

Howler monkey, Alouatta species, Ouarine or preacher monkey - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J
FLO4714801 Howler monkey, Alouatta species, Ouarine or preacher monkey - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Pass after an illustration by Johann Jakob Ihle from Ebenezer Siblly's Universal

Mangabey crown or enfume - Collared mangabey, Cercocebus torquatus, vulnerable - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by
FLO4714730 Mangabey crown or enfume - Collared mangabey, Cercocebus torquatus, vulnerable - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by John Pass after an illustration by Johann Jakob Ihle from Ebenezer

Chacma or baboon chacma - Kees, Le Vaillant's domesticated Ursine Baboon (chacma baboon, Papio ursinus)
FLO4714692 Chacma or baboon chacma - Kees, Le Vaillant's domesticated Ursine Baboon (chacma baboon, Papio ursinus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by John Pass after an illustration by Johann

Bird from the crossing between pheasant and partridge, found a Holt Park, Farnham, Surrey - Mule bird
FLO4714919 Bird from the crossing between pheasant and partridge, found a Holt Park, Farnham, Surrey - Mule bird, thought to be a pheasant/partridge hybrid found at Holt Park, Farnham

Clothing of Anglo-Saxon men: belonging to a high rank and wearing a double tunic (52)
FLO4707421 Clothing of Anglo-Saxon men: belonging to a high rank and wearing a double tunic (52), wearing a buttoned tunic (53) and like Job in poverty, wearing a simple long trousers (54)

Portrait of Armand Gaston Camus (1740 -1804), French lawyer and politician
LSE4106953 Portrait of Armand Gaston Camus (1740 -1804), French lawyer and politician.; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Portrait of Armand Gaston Camus (1740 -1804)

Freshwater cat fish. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), signed illustration S
FLO4682161 Freshwater cat fish. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), signed illustration S, by Frederick Noder for the naturalist collection

Shellfish (Chiton squamosus). Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection
FLO4680719 Shellfish (Chiton squamosus). Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection, published in 1796 by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder

Tangara has red stripes. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection
FLO4680694 Tangara has red stripes. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection, published in 1796 by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder

Papilio Ulysses, lepidopter with blue wings emperor. Signed illustrations (George Shaw)
FLO4680961 Papilio Ulysses, lepidopter with blue wings emperor. Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection

Indian Rollier. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection
FLO4680817 Indian Rollier. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection, published in 1796 by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder

Band Watersnake (Nerodia Fasciata). Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection
FLO4680786 Band Watersnake (Nerodia Fasciata). Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection, published in 1796 by Frederick Nodder (1751-1801) and George Shaw

Pink coralline (Corallina officinalis), seaweed. Signed illustration N (Frederick nodder)
FLO4680407 Pink coralline (Corallina officinalis), seaweed. Signed illustration N (Frederick nodder). Lithography in The Naturalist's Miscellany, 1793

Madrepore (Madrepora). Marine animal of the coral group endowed with an external skeleton
FLO4680399 Madrepore (Madrepora). Marine animal of the coral group endowed with an external skeleton, it is responsible for the constitution of the ciorean reefs

Sea butterfly or sea angel (Clione limacina). Unsigned illustration (George Shaw and Frederick nodder)
FLO4680388 Sea butterfly or sea angel (Clione limacina). Unsigned illustration (George Shaw and Frederick nodder). Lithography in The Naturalist's Miscellany, 1793

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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.