Circa 18th Century Collection (#2)

"Circa 18th Century: A Glimpse into a World of Poetry, Palaces, and Peril" Step back in time to the 18th century

Circa 18th Century Collection: (Franz) Joseph Haydn, 1732 - 1809. Austrian composer of the Classical period

(Franz) Joseph Haydn, 1732 - 1809. Austrian composer of the Classical period. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Great Composers

Circa 18th Century Collection: George Frideric or Frederick Handel, 1685 - 1759. German, later British, Baroque composer

George Frideric or Frederick Handel, 1685 - 1759. German, later British, Baroque composer. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Circa 18th Century Collection: John Wesley, 1703 - 1791. English cleric and theologian and one of the founders of Methodism

John Wesley, 1703 - 1791. English cleric and theologian and one of the founders of Methodism. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Circa 18th Century Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769-1821, as first consul of the French Republic

Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769-1821, as first consul of the French Republic. After a work by Louis Boilly, 1761-1845

Circa 18th Century Collection: Francisco JosA©de Goya y Lucientes, 1746 - 1828. Spanish romantic painter and printmaker

Francisco JosA©de Goya y Lucientes, 1746 - 1828. Spanish romantic painter and printmaker
Francisco Josede Goya y Lucientes, 1746 - 1828. Spanish romantic painter and printmaker. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Circa 18th Century Collection: Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775 - 1851, also known as J. M. W. Turner and William Turner

Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775 - 1851, also known as J. M. W. Turner and William Turner. English Romantic painter, printmaker and watercolourist

Circa 18th Century Collection: Frederick II, 1712 - 1786. King of Prussia. Illustration by Gordon Ross

Frederick II, 1712 - 1786. King of Prussia. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Famous Rulers

Circa 18th Century Collection: John Dalton, 1766 - 1844. English chemist, physicist, and meteorologist. Illustration by Gordon Ross

John Dalton, 1766 - 1844. English chemist, physicist, and meteorologist. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Famous Men

Circa 18th Century Collection: Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier, also known as Antoine Lavoisier after the French Revolution

Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier, also known as Antoine Lavoisier after the French Revolution, 1743 - 1794. French nobleman and chemist

Circa 18th Century Collection: Henri-Benjamin Constant de Rebecque, 1767 - 1830, also known as Benjamin Constant

Henri-Benjamin Constant de Rebecque, 1767 - 1830, also known as Benjamin Constant. Swiss-French political activist and writer on politics and religion. After a contemporary print

Circa 18th Century Collection: FranAzois-RenA©(Auguste), vicomte de Chateaubriand, 1768 - 1848. French writer, politician

FranAzois-RenA©(Auguste), vicomte de Chateaubriand, 1768 - 1848. French writer, politician
FranAzois-Rene(Auguste), vicomte de Chateaubriand, 1768 - 1848. French writer, politician, diplomat and historian, considered the founder of Romanticism in French literature

Johann Christian Friedrich HAolderlin, 1770 - 1843. German poet. After a contemporary print

Circa 18th Century Collection: Sir Isaac Newton, 1642 - 1726 / 27. English mathematician, astronomer, theologian, author

Sir Isaac Newton, 1642 - 1726 / 27. English mathematician, astronomer, theologian, author
Sir Isaac Newton, 1642 - 1726/27. English mathematician, astronomer, theologian, author, physicist and natural philosopher

Circa 18th Century Collection: NapolA©on Bonaparte, 1769 - 1821. French statesman, military leader and Emperor of the French

NapolA©on Bonaparte, 1769 - 1821. French statesman, military leader and Emperor of the French
Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769 - 1821. French statesman, military leader and Emperor of the French. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Circa 18th Century Collection: Catherine II, 1729 - 1796, also known as Catherine the Great. Empress of Russia

Catherine II, 1729 - 1796, also known as Catherine the Great. Empress of Russia. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Famous Rulers

Circa 18th Century Collection: Agustin Arguelles, 1776 - 1844. Spanish liberal politician, lawyer and diplomat

Agustin Arguelles, 1776 - 1844. Spanish liberal politician, lawyer and diplomat. From Historia de los Crimenes del Despotismo, published 1870

Circa 18th Century Collection: Simon Jose Antonio de la Santisima Trinidad Bolivar Palacios Ponte y Blanco, 1783 - 1830

Simon Jose Antonio de la Santisima Trinidad Bolivar Palacios Ponte y Blanco, 1783 - 1830, also known as Simon Bolivar and El Libertador, Venezuelan military and political leader

Circa 18th Century Collection: Bow Street, Covent Garden, Westminster, London, England. Seen here the Bow Street Runners

Bow Street, Covent Garden, Westminster, London, England. Seen here the Bow Street Runners, an early voluntary police force established by the magistrate Henry Fielding in 1749

Circa 18th Century Collection: Jacob Tonson, also known as Jacob Tonson the elder, 1655-1736. 18th century bookseller and publisher

Jacob Tonson, also known as Jacob Tonson the elder, 1655-1736. 18th century bookseller and publisher. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Circa 18th Century Collection: The Folly, a floating coffee-house on the River Thames, opposite Somerset House, London, England

The Folly, a floating coffee-house on the River Thames, opposite Somerset House, London, England. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Circa 18th Century Collection: Sir Isaac Newtons House, St. Martins Street, Leicester Square, London, England

Sir Isaac Newtons House, St. Martins Street, Leicester Square, London, England. Sir Isaac Newton, 1642 - 1726 / 27
Sir Isaac Newtons House, St. Martins Street, Leicester Square, London, England. Sir Isaac Newton, 1642 - 1726/27. English mathematician, astronomer, theologian, author and physicist

Circa 18th Century Collection: Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England

Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England. The birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton, 1642 - 1726/27. English mathematician, astronomer, theologian, author and physicist

Circa 18th Century Collection: Vauxhall Gardens, Kennington, London, England in the 18th century

Vauxhall Gardens, Kennington, London, England in the 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Circa 18th Century Collection: Thomas Lombes silk mill, Derby, England. Sir Thomas Lombe, 1685-1739. English merchant

Thomas Lombes silk mill, Derby, England. Sir Thomas Lombe, 1685-1739. English merchant and developer of machinery for silk throwing. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Circa 18th Century Collection: View of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum

View of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Circa 18th Century Collection: A view of Plymouth, Devon, England in the late 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum

A view of Plymouth, Devon, England in the late 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Circa 18th Century Collection: A view of York, North Yorkshire, England in the late 18th century

A view of York, North Yorkshire, England in the late 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Circa 18th Century Collection: East side of the Eddystone Lighthouse, Eddystone Rocks, offshore Rame Head, Devon, England

East side of the Eddystone Lighthouse, Eddystone Rocks, offshore Rame Head, Devon, England. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Circa 18th Century Collection: Pall Mall, City of Westminster, London, England seen here circa 1740

Pall Mall, City of Westminster, London, England seen here circa 1740. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Circa 18th Century Collection: The Old South Sea House, on the corner of Bishopsgate Street and Threadneedle Street

The Old South Sea House, on the corner of Bishopsgate Street and Threadneedle Street, City of London, England. Seen here in 1754

Circa 18th Century Collection: Lizard Lighthouse, Cornwall County, England

Lizard Lighthouse, Cornwall County, England
White lighthouse on top of hilly green fields framed by rocky outcrops and blue sky; Cornwall County, England

Circa 18th Century Collection: Powerscourt Estate, Wicklow, Ireland

Powerscourt Estate, Wicklow, Ireland
A fountain in a pond surround by blossoming plants and trees, Powerscourt Estate; Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland

Circa 18th Century Collection: Downhill House, Northern Ireland

Downhill House, Northern Ireland
Downhill House, a mansion built in the late 18th century for Frederick, 4th Earl of Bristol and Lord Bishop of Derry, at Downhill, County Londonderry

Circa 18th Century Collection: France, Paris, Portrait of Charles Martel (circa 688 - 741), Frankish ruler

France, Paris, Portrait of Charles Martel (circa 688 - 741), Frankish ruler, mayor of the palace of Austrasia, print 8th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (Library)

Jaipur, India. One of the numerous palaces in Jaipur

Circa 18th Century Collection: Russia, Saint Petersburg, Smolny Monastery, aerial view

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Smolny Monastery, aerial view
Russia - Saint Petersburg, Historic Centre (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1990). Smolny Monastery, aerial view

Circa 18th Century Collection: Russia, Saint Petersburg, Nevsky Prospekt, Stroganov Palace, designed by architect Bartolomeo

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Nevsky Prospekt, Stroganov Palace, designed by architect Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli
Russia - Saint Petersburg, Historic Centre (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1990). Nevsky Prospekt. Stroganov Palace (1752-1754, architect Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli)

Circa 18th Century Collection: Russia, Saint Petersburg, Hermitage Museum and Neva river

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Hermitage Museum and Neva river
Russia - Saint Petersburg, Historic Centre (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1990). Hermitage Museum and Neva river

Circa 18th Century Collection: Germany, Wurzburg Residence, Fresco by Giambattista Tiepolo on ceiling of entrance staircase

Germany, Wurzburg Residence, Fresco by Giambattista Tiepolo on ceiling of entrance staircase (Treppenhaus)
Germany - Wurzburg Residence - (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1981). Fresco by Giambattista Tiepolo on the ceiling of the entrance staircase (Treppenhaus)

Circa 18th Century Collection: Austria, Vienna, Schonbrunn Palace (Schloss Schonbrunn) designed by architects

Austria, Vienna, Schonbrunn Palace (Schloss Schonbrunn) designed by architects: JB Fischer von Erlach, Nikolaus Pacassi
Austria - Vienna - Schonbrunn Castle

Circa 18th Century Collection: Russia, Moscow, Kremlin, Tsar Bell, 1733-1735

Russia, Moscow, Kremlin, Tsar Bell, 1733-1735
Russia - Moscow. Kremlin (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1990). Tsar Bell, cast 1733-1735

Circa 18th Century Collection: Ukraine, Kiev, Saint Sophia Cathedral, bell tower (1699-1706)

Ukraine, Kiev, Saint Sophia Cathedral, bell tower (1699-1706)
Ukraine - Kiev - Saint Sophia Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1990). The bell tower (1699-1706)

Circa 18th Century Collection: Choreography for a ballet (coreografia per un ballo) by Ferdinando Galli Bibbiena (1657-1743)

Choreography for a ballet (coreografia per un ballo) by Ferdinando Galli Bibbiena (1657-1743), engraving 18th century, Bibliotheque Comunale Planettiana (Library)

Circa 18th Century Collection: Italy, Rome, Temple of Vestal Virgins, etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Italy, Rome, Temple of Vestal Virgins, etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778), View of the Temple of the Vestal Virgins at Rome. Etching from " AntichitA

Circa 18th Century Collection: Italy, Jesi, View of the town in the Marche of Ancona, color engraving

Italy, Jesi, View of the town in the Marche of Ancona, color engraving 18th century, Bibliotheque Comunale Planettiana (Library)

Circa 18th Century Collection: France, Brittany, Carnac, View of the aligned megaliths, watercolor by Francois Debret (1777-1850)

France, Brittany, Carnac, View of the aligned megaliths, watercolor by Francois Debret (1777-1850)
France - 18th century - Carnacs aligned standing megaliths, watercolour by F. Debret

Circa 18th Century Collection: France, Paris, Portrait of Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de la Brede et de Montesquieu

France, Paris, Portrait of Charles-Louis de Secondat, baron de la Brede et de Montesquieu, French political philosopher, engraving 18th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (Library)

Circa 18th Century Collection: France, Paris, view of the Royal Palace in 1794, engraving

France, Paris, view of the Royal Palace in 1794, engraving
France - 18th century - Paris. Royal Palace in 1794, engraving

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"Circa 18th Century: A Glimpse into a World of Poetry, Palaces, and Peril" Step back in time to the 18th century, where great minds like Samuel Taylor Coleridge shaped the literary landscape. This English poet, philosopher, and theologian left an indelible mark on literature with his enchanting verses. (Image: Contemporary print) Travel to Saint Petersburg, Russia, where grandeur meets history. The Hermitage Museum stands as a testament to art's enduring legacy while the Neva River flows gracefully by its side. (Image: Smolny Monastery aerial view) Stroll along Nevsky Prospekt in Saint Petersburg and marvel at the opulent Stroganov Palace. This architectural masterpiece is a symbol of Russian elegance that has stood the test of time. Journey to Aranjuez in Madrid Province, Spain, and immerse yourself in regal splendor at the Royal Palace (Palacio Real). Admire its majestic beauty as you step into a world fit for kings and queens. Venture further east to Jaipur, India - a city adorned with numerous palaces that whisper tales of royalty from centuries past. Lose yourself in their intricate designs and vibrant colors. Discover Jean Francois Cornu de La Poype - a French military leader who played his part on history's stage during this era. His valorous spirit lives on through captivating illustrations that depict his story. Uncover John Mitchell Mason - an American clergyman whose theological contributions resonated deeply within society. Through detailed engravings by Asher Brown Durand from works by John Wesley Jarvis; we catch glimpses of this influential figure's life. Witness the devastating outbreak of rinderpest in Holland during 1745 - an infectious viral disease that wreaked havoc among livestock herds. Farmers and landlords gather amidst piles of dead cattle as they discuss strategies for survival against this deadly threat. (Image.