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18th Century Collection (page 8)

Step back in time to the 18th century, a pivotal era that shaped the course of history

Background image18th Century Collection: Phases of the Moon, 1708

Phases of the Moon, 1708
Phases of the Moon. This is plate 19 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Background image18th Century Collection: Joseph Priestley, caricature C015 / 6707

Joseph Priestley, caricature C015 / 6707
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804). Caricature of the British chemist and clergyman Joseph Priestley. Priestly is best known as the discoverer of oxygen

Background image18th Century Collection: Stylidium scandens, climbing trigger plant

Stylidium scandens, climbing trigger plant
Plate 82 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Background image18th Century Collection: Lambertia formosa, honey flower

Lambertia formosa, honey flower
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background image18th Century Collection: Gracula religiosa indica, lesser hill myna

Gracula religiosa indica, lesser hill myna
Plate 73, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Background image18th Century Collection: Naso lituratus, orangespine unicornfish

Naso lituratus, orangespine unicornfish
Ff. 194. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Background image18th Century Collection: Thespesia populnea, portia tree

Thespesia populnea, portia tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Background image18th Century Collection: Centropus sinensis, greater coucal

Centropus sinensis, greater coucal
Plate 27, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Background image18th Century Collection: An Asian parrot illustration

An Asian parrot illustration
From a collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, painted from life for J. G. Loten, Dutch Governor of Ceylon (1752-1757) by P

Background image18th Century Collection: Piper methysticum, kava

Piper methysticum, kava
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Piper inebrians

Background image18th Century Collection: Iris sp. blue iris

Iris sp. blue iris
Folio 67 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background image18th Century Collection: Tulipa sp. various tulips

Tulipa sp. various tulips
Folio 44 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background image18th Century Collection: Macropus giganteus, eastern gray kangaroo and Xanthorrhoea s

Macropus giganteus, eastern gray kangaroo and Xanthorrhoea s
Gum-plant, and Kangooroo of New Holland. Drawing 56 By George Raper, 1789

Background image18th Century Collection: Strelitzia reginae, golden bird of paradise

Strelitzia reginae, golden bird of paradise

Background image18th Century Collection: Line rendering of Daniel Chester Frenchs statue, The Minute Man of Concord

Line rendering of Daniel Chester Frenchs statue, The Minute Man of Concord
MINUTEMAN. Line rendering of Daniel Chester Frenchs statue, The Minute Man of Concord

Background image18th Century Collection: Peacefield, or the Old House, the Adams home in Quincy, Massachusetts

Peacefield, or the Old House, the Adams home in Quincy, Massachusetts, residence of President John Adams from 1788
ADAMS RESIDENCE. Peacefield, or the Old House, the Adams home in Quincy, Massachusetts, residence of President John Adams from 1788 until his death in 1826 and subsequently passed on to his son

Background image18th Century Collection: HOGARTH: ELECTION. Chairing the Member. Engraving after the etching by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

HOGARTH: ELECTION. Chairing the Member. Engraving after the etching by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Background image18th Century Collection: GYPSY QUEEN, 18th CENTURY. Margaret Finch, queen of the Norwood gypsies

GYPSY QUEEN, 18th CENTURY. Margaret Finch, queen of the Norwood gypsies, who was particularly known for her knowledge of futurity, is seen in her characteristic squat

Background image18th Century Collection: Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire

Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, and her child. Georgiana Cavendish (1757-1806), born Georgiana Spencer, was the first wife of the 5th Duke of Devonshire and a celebrated socialite of her day

Background image18th Century Collection: Issac Newton, English physicist

Issac Newton, English physicist
Isaac Newton. Engraving of the English physicist, mathematician and alchemist Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727). As a mathematician Newton discovered the binomial theorem and developed differential

Background image18th Century Collection: PPIR2A-00058

PPIR2A-00058
Captain Edward Teach, commonly called Blackbeard. Hand-colored woodcut

Background image18th Century Collection: Singing procession during a religious awakening, 1740s

Singing procession during a religious awakening, 1740s
Singing procession of a New England congregation during a religious revival, 1740. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background image18th Century Collection: PSCI2A-00029

PSCI2A-00029
Leonhard Euler, Swiss mathematician. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

Background image18th Century Collection: PREV2A-00090

PREV2A-00090
Benjamin Franklin representing the American cause at Louis XVIs court. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century painting

Background image18th Century Collection: EVNT2A-00011

EVNT2A-00011
British General Edward Braddock marching through wilderness to Fort Duquesne, now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the French and Indian War, 1755. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century illustration

Background image18th Century Collection: Arnolds treason discovered with the arrest of John Andre, 1780

Arnolds treason discovered with the arrest of John Andre, 1780
British agent Andre trying to bribe his captors with his watch to avoid discovery of Arnolds treason, 1780. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background image18th Century Collection: HUNGARY, Lake Balaton Region, KESZTHELY: Festetics Palace (b. 1745)

HUNGARY, Lake Balaton Region, KESZTHELY: Festetics Palace (b. 1745)
HUNGARY, Lake Balaton Region, KESZTHELY: Festetics Palace (b.1745)

Background image18th Century Collection: Three English Men-of-War Getting Underway in a Fresh Breeze (Sea Piece)

Three English Men-of-War Getting Underway in a Fresh Breeze (Sea Piece)
Artist: Monamy, Peter - Title: Three English Men-of-War Getting Underway in a Fresh Breeze (Sea Piece) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 96.5 x 125

Background image18th Century Collection: Sauchiehall Street, Charing Cross, Glasgow. circa 1890

Sauchiehall Street, Charing Cross, Glasgow. circa 1890

Background image18th Century Collection: The old packhorse bridge built in 1717 over the River Dulnain in the village of Carrbridge

The old packhorse bridge built in 1717 over the River Dulnain in the village of Carrbridge near Aviemore in the Cairngorms, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background image18th Century Collection: Antique map of Israel with vignettes

Antique map of Israel with vignettes

Background image18th Century Collection: City Pillar Shrine, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

City Pillar Shrine, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background image18th Century Collection: Trulli, traditional houses, Rione Monti area, Alberobello, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Trulli, traditional houses, Rione Monti area, Alberobello, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valle d Itria, Bari district, Puglia, Italy, Europe

Background image18th Century Collection: Bastille Under Siege

Bastille Under Siege
1789: The Bastille under siege by troops during the French Revolution. Below: The ground plan. Original Artwork: Engraving by J Chapman (pub. 15th September 1798 by J Wilkes)

Background image18th Century Collection: ROBERT DEVEREUX (1591-1646). 3rd Earl of Essex. English parliamentary general. Line engraving

ROBERT DEVEREUX (1591-1646). 3rd Earl of Essex. English parliamentary general. Line engraving, English, undated

Background image18th Century Collection: VENICE: CA REZZONICO. The Ca Rezzonico palazzo on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

VENICE: CA REZZONICO. The Ca Rezzonico palazzo on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, designed by Baldassare Longhena, c1660. Elevation drawing, 18th century

Background image18th Century Collection: La Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus, City of Quito, Ecuador, South America

La Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus, City of Quito, Ecuador, South America

Background image18th Century Collection: AUSTRIA-Vienna: Demel Cafe Sign / Famous Viennese Cafe

AUSTRIA-Vienna: Demel Cafe Sign / Famous Viennese Cafe
AUSTRIA, Vienna: Demel Cafe Sign / Famous Viennese Cafe

Background image18th Century Collection: St. Chads Church, St. Chads Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

St. Chads Church, St. Chads Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background image18th Century Collection: France, Magny-les-Hameaux, view of the Abbey of Port-Royal- des-Champs, gouache on parchment

France, Magny-les-Hameaux, view of the Abbey of Port-Royal- des-Champs, gouache on parchment
France - 18th century - Abbey of Port-Royal des Champs, gouache on parchment

Background image18th Century Collection: Map of Botany Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Map of Botany Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Cartography, 18th century. Map of Botany Bay, New South Wales, Australia

Background image18th Century Collection: Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas (Alstroemeria ligtu), Amaryllidaceae by Maddalena Lisa Mussino

Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas (Alstroemeria ligtu), Amaryllidaceae by Maddalena Lisa Mussino, watercolor, 1858
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXI, Plate 83 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas (Alstroemeria ligtu), Amaryllidaceae

Background image18th Century Collection: Smoke Bush or Smoke Tree (Cotinus coggygria), Anacardiaceae, deciduous shrub spontaneous in Italy

Smoke Bush or Smoke Tree (Cotinus coggygria), Anacardiaceae, deciduous shrub spontaneous in Italy, watercolor, 1765
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume X, Plate 39 by Francesco Peyrolery: Smoke Bush or Smoke Tree (Cotinus coggygria), Anacardiaceae. Deciduous shrub spontaneous in Italy

Background image18th Century Collection: Copernican worldview, 1708

Copernican worldview, 1708
Copernican worldview. This is plate 5 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Background image18th Century Collection: Protea burchellii, 18th century C016 / 5486

Protea burchellii, 18th century C016 / 5486
Burchells protea (Protea burchellii), 18th-century artwork. This artwork is from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796)

Background image18th Century Collection: Uranographia constellations, 1801 C013 / 8953

Uranographia constellations, 1801 C013 / 8953
Uranographia constellations. This page of this star atlas shows Northern Hemisphere constellations. The constellations are groupings of stars in the night sky

Background image18th Century Collection: Downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

Background image18th Century Collection: Women in bright saris in front of the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799, Jaipur

Women in bright saris in front of the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), built in 1799, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia




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Step back in time to the 18th century, a pivotal era that shaped the course of history. In 1776, the Thirteen original colonies were on the cusp of revolution, laying the foundation for a new nation. The artistic genius of William Hogarth captured society's vices and virtues through his iconic works like "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street, " revealing the stark realities of London life. Joseph Wright's masterpiece, "The Orrery, " showcased scientific progress and enlightenment thinking that defined this age. Education flourished during this period with institutions like William and Mary College emerging as centers of learning. Meanwhile, Dante's Divine Comedy transported readers into an otherworldly realm where morality was explored with depth and intensity. Nature also held its allure in the 18th century. The discovery of Franklinia alatamaha, a rare flowering tree named after Benjamin Franklin, symbolized botanical exploration during this time. Canaletto's breathtaking depiction of Thames showcased bustling city life against serene waterscapes. Architectural marvels dotted landscapes across Europe; Wollaton Hall in Nottingham stood as a testament to grandeur while Trevi Fountain illuminated Rome with its timeless beauty at dusk. Mumbles Lighthouse perched atop Bracelet Bay in Swansea guided sailors safely home amidst Wales' rugged coastline. The 18th century was an era filled with contrasts - from societal upheavals to artistic brilliance; from intellectual pursuits to natural wonders; it encapsulated both human triumphs and struggles. As we reflect upon this remarkable period today, let us remember how these moments have shaped our world and continue to inspire generations to come.