18th Collection (#10)

Alfred Victor Comte de Vigny, 1797-1863 (engraving)
3052839 Alfred Victor Comte de Vigny, 1797-1863 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: French poet, playwright and novelist)

Robert Stewart, 2nd Marquess of Londonderry, 1769 - 1822, aka Lord Castlereagh
3062201 Robert Stewart, 2nd Marquess of Londonderry, 1769 - 1822, aka Lord Castlereagh.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Irish-British statesman and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs)

Uniforms of French troops at the time of Napoleon I, from Meyers Lexicon, publ. 1930 (colour litho)
3062014 Uniforms of French troops at the time of Napoleon I, from Meyers Lexicon, publ. 1930 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection

Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard
1000932 Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Paris Fashion, 1776. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000924 Paris Fashion, 1776. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

The Lazy Woman, after J.B. Greuze, 1747. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000923 The Lazy Woman, after J.B. Greuze, 1747. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

Medical enema, after a painting by P. A. Boudouin, 1770. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000920 Medical enema, after a painting by P. A. Boudouin, 1770. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

An artist painting from life using two models. After an engraving from c.1770
1000919 An artist painting from life using two models. After an engraving from c.1770. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Ice skating in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000912 Ice skating in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

John Brown of Haddington, 1722 -1787. Scottish divine and author. From a 19th century print
1219680 John Brown of Haddington, 1722 -1787. Scottish divine and author. From a 19th century print.; Private Collection

Maria Anne Fitzherbert, previously Weld, nee Smythe, 1756 - 1837. Longtime companion of the future King George IV of
1000942 Maria Anne Fitzherbert, previously Weld, nee Smythe, 1756 - 1837. Longtime companion of the future King George IV of the United Kingdom

A dog headed man, Cynocephali, conquers a Macedonian warrior, 1897 (engraving)
878610 A dog headed man, Cynocephali, conquers a Macedonian warrior, 1897 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: According to legend the soldier's weapons passed harmlessly through)

Peter von Cornelius, 1784 -1867. German artist. From Histoire Des Peintres, Ecole Allemande, published 1875 (litho)
709536 Peter von Cornelius, 1784 -1867. German artist. From Histoire Des Peintres, Ecole Allemande, published 1875 (litho); Private Collection

Feargus Edward O'Connor, 1794- 1855
5614427 Feargus Edward O'Connor, 1794- 1855; (add.info.: Feargus Edward O'Connor, 1794- 1855. Irish Chartist leader and advocate of the Land Plan)

Sir William Horne, 1774-1860
5614416 Sir William Horne, 1774-1860; (add.info.: Sir William Horne, 1774-1860. British barrister and Liberal politician. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934.); Photo © Hilary Morgan

Marie Antoinette imprisoned at Prison de Port-Libre, 1885 (lithograph)
5893609 Marie Antoinette imprisoned at Prison de Port-Libre, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Marie Antoinette imprisoned at the Prison de Port-Libre (Port-Royal Abbey)

The Queen's ivory fan
5856317 The Queen's ivory fan.; (add.info.: The Queen's ivory fan. Photoglyptie from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times, " by Le Comte de Reiset, Paris, 1885)

The Queen in her bodice - sketch by Miss Josephine Houssay
5856314 The Queen in her bodice - sketch by Miss Josephine Houssay.; (add.info.: The Queen in her bodice - sketch by Miss Josephine Houssay)

Woman in a silk redingote and straw hat with a cane in her hand
5856332 Woman in a silk redingote and straw hat with a cane in her hand.; (add.info.: Woman in a silk redingote and straw hat with a cane in her hand)

Woman in a milkmaid bonnet with blue-grey English sheath dress trimmed with white Jeannette ribbon
5856329 Woman in a milkmaid bonnet with blue-grey English sheath dress trimmed with white Jeannette ribbon.; (add.info.: Woman in a milkmaid bonnet with blue-grey English sheath dress trimmed with)

Pouf hat and shell hat in gauze
5856324 Pouf hat and shell hat in gauze.; (add.info.: Pouf hat and shell hat in gauze. Hand-colored lithograph from "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times)

Willem Frederik, king of The Netherlands and grand duke of Luxembourg, from Geschiedenis van Nederland, pub
5242648 Willem Frederik, king of The Netherlands and grand duke of Luxembourg, from Geschiedenis van Nederland, pub. 1936 (print) by Netherlandish School; (add.info.: Willem Frederik)

Richard Pococke, from Crabb's Historical Dictionary, pub. 1825 (print)
5242589 Richard Pococke, from Crabb's Historical Dictionary, pub. 1825 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Richard Pococke, 1704 to 1765, English prelate and anthropologist)

Signature of Daniel O'Connell, from the History of Ireland, pub. c.1854 (print)
5242557 Signature of Daniel O'Connell, from the History of Ireland, pub. c.1854 (print) by Irish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Signature of Daniel O'Connell, 1775 to 1847)

Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel de Sartine, Comte d'Alby, publ. 1875 (print)
4071149 Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel de Sartine, Comte d'Alby, publ. 1875 (print) by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

A shop selling pottery and pewter ware in Paris, France, during the 18th century, from XVIII Siecle Institutions
4071146 A shop selling pottery and pewter ware in Paris, France, during the 18th century, from XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages et Costumes, pub.Paris 1875

William Derham, from Crabb's Historical Dictionary, publ. 1825 (print)
4071117 William Derham, from Crabb's Historical Dictionary, publ. 1825 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds, Earl of Danby and Marquess of Carmarthen
3742780 Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds, Earl of Danby and Marquess of Carmarthen, from Short History of the English People by J.R. Green, pub. 1893 (print) by English School, (19th century)

Death mask of Sir Isaac Newton, from Short History of the English People by J.R. Green pub. 1893 (print)
3742774 Death mask of Sir Isaac Newton, from Short History of the English People by J.R. Green pub. 1893 (print) by English School, (19th century)

Red-faced spider monkey, Ateles paniscus. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Tyroff after an
FLO4694415 Red-faced spider monkey, Ateles paniscus. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Tyroff after an illustration by Altenwanger from Johann Christian Daniel Schreber's Animal

Barbary ape or macaque, Macaca sylvanus. Endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Tyroff after an illustration
FLO4694396 Barbary ape or macaque, Macaca sylvanus. Endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Tyroff after an illustration by Bourdachot from Johann Christian Daniel Schreber's Animal

Roway monkey, Cercopithecus roloway. Endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Tyroff from Johann Christian
FLO4694393 Roway monkey, Cercopithecus roloway. Endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Tyroff from Johann Christian Daniel Schreber's Animal Illustrations after Nature

Elizabeth Betsy Fry, 1780 - 1845, nee Gurney. English prison reformer, social reformer and, as a Quaker
2638473 Elizabeth Betsy Fry, 1780 - 1845, nee Gurney. English prison reformer, social reformer and, as a Quaker, a Christian philanthropist

Joaquin Ibanez Cuevas y de Valonga, Baron de Eroles
3253058 Joaquin Ibanez Cuevas y de Valonga, Baron de Eroles; (add.info.: Joaquin Ibanez Cuevas y de Valonga, Baron de Eroles, 1784 -1825)

Don Zenon de Somodevilla y Bengoechea
3253038 Don Zenon de Somodevilla y Bengoechea; (add.info.: Don Zenon de Somodevilla y Bengoechea, 1702-1781, aka the Marquis of Ensenada. Spanish statesman)

Jean Baptiste Eble
3252993 Jean Baptiste Eble; (add.info.: Jean Baptiste Eble, 1758-1812. French General, engineer and artilleryman during the Napoleonic Wars. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector, comte d'Estaing
3253096 Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector, comte d'Estaing; (add.info.: Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector, comte d'Estaing, 1729 -1794. French general and admiral)

Jose Manuel de Ezpeleta y Galdeano, 1st Count of Ezpeleta de Beire, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432466 Jose Manuel de Ezpeleta y Galdeano, 1st Count of Ezpeleta de Beire, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jose Manuel de Ezpeleta y Galdeano)

Manuel Jose Estrada Cabrera, c.1900
3432440 Manuel Jose Estrada Cabrera, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Manuel Jose Estrada Cabrera, 1857-1924. 13th President of Guatemala. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Don Alvaro Navia-Osorio y Vigil, third Marquess of Santa Cruz de Marcenado
3473240 Don Alvaro Navia-Osorio y Vigil, third Marquess of Santa Cruz de Marcenado, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Adrian Woll, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863
3473168 Adrian Woll, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863; (add.info.: Adrian Woll, 1795 - 1875. French Mexican general in the army of Mexico during the Texas Revolution)

America borealis. Map of North American showing California as an island, from Heinrich Scherer's Geographia
3432624 America borealis. Map of North American showing California as an island, from Heinrich Scherer's Geographia hierarchica, 1699 (colour litho) by German School

Admiral of the Fleet Sir Provo William Parry Wallis, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 (engraving)
3432567 Admiral of the Fleet Sir Provo William Parry Wallis, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 (engraving) by English School

Theobald Mathew, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 (print0)
3432550 Theobald Mathew, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 (print0 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theobald Mathew, 1790-1856)

General Sir Ralph Darling, after a print dating from the, c.1880 (print)
3432510 General Sir Ralph Darling, after a print dating from the, c.1880 (print) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Sir Ralph Darling, 1772-1858)

William Paca, Founding Father and signatory of Declaration of Independence (engraving)
3501406 William Paca, Founding Father and signatory of Declaration of Independence (engraving) by Maverick, Peter (1780-1831); (add.info.: Engraved by P. Maverick from a drawing by J.B)

Victoria, Duchess of Kent and Strathearn, from the book V.R.I. Her Life and Empire by The Marquis of Lorne (print)
3501380 Victoria, Duchess of Kent and Strathearn, from the book V.R.I. Her Life and Empire by The Marquis of Lorne (print) by Winterhalter

Francis I, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub. 1915 (print)
3506181 Francis I, from Hutchinson's History of the Nations, pub. 1915 (print) by English School, (20th century); (add.info.: Francis I, 1708-1765. Holy Roman Emperor and Grand Duke of Tuscany)

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"Exploring the 18th Century: A Journey Through History, Art, and Nature" Step into the past with a captivating collection of artifacts from the 18th century. On page 2, discover an intimate letter exchanged between Abigail Adams and John Adams in March-April 1776, offering a glimpse into their enduring love amidst turbulent times. Adjacent to it hangs a mesmerizing portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach, painted in 1746. The oil on canvas captures his genius and passion for music that continues to inspire generations. In this exhibit, even nature takes center stage. Behold the delicate beauty of the Blush Provence rose, its petals blushing with grace as if frozen in time. Next to it rests a plate dated back to 1793—an exquisite example of craftsmanship that reflects the elegance of dining during this era. Moving further along, witness Amitaba Buddha's manifestation of Boundless Life as he sits serenely holding a vessel containing eternal wisdom—a symbol of enlightenment that transcends centuries. The Stewartia malecodendron tree stands tall nearby—its bark whispering stories untold while Clematis purpurea weaves its vibrant purple blooms through history's tapestry. As you explore further, learn about philanthropists who left an indelible mark on society. John Fuller and John Mad Jack Fuller dedicated their lives to improving communities and uplifting those less fortunate—a testament to humanity's capacity for compassion. Enter James Watt's Glasgow workshop where innovation thrived. Witness his improvements on Thomas Newcomen's groundbreaking steam engine from 1712—the birthplace of industrial revolution changing our world forever. Nature beckons once more with Passiflora Lautifolia Gynandria—a striking flower whose intricate details mirror the wonders found within our universe itself. Finally, immerse yourself in news reports documenting Soyuz docking mission in 1969—an event that united nations during tumultuous times, reminding us of the power of collaboration and exploration.