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Eighteenth Collection (#4)

"Exploring the Eighteenth Century: A Journey Through History, Art

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Sir James Robert George Graham, 2nd Baronet, 1792 - 1861

Sir James Robert George Graham, 2nd Baronet, 1792 - 1861
3083170 Sir James Robert George Graham, 2nd Baronet, 1792 - 1861.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British statesman and Home Secretary)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: James Buchanan, 1791 - 1868

James Buchanan, 1791 - 1868
3083277 James Buchanan, 1791 - 1868.; Private Collection; (add.info.: 15th President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: William Henry Harrison, hand writing sample, 19th century (manuscript)

William Henry Harrison, hand writing sample, 19th century (manuscript)
3083265 William Henry Harrison, hand writing sample, 19th century (manuscript); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Henry Harrison, 1773 - 1841. Ninth President of the United States of America)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Franz Joseph Haydn, 1732 - 1809

Franz Joseph Haydn, 1732 - 1809
3062205 Franz Joseph Haydn, 1732 - 1809.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Austrian composer. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756 - 1791

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756 - 1791
3062203 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756 - 1791.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Austrian musician and composer. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: The French Fireside, after an 18th century engraving. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom

The French Fireside, after an 18th century engraving. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000959 The French Fireside, after an 18th century engraving. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

Background imageEighteenth Collection: A young man hands a pretty young woman into a wherry which a young waterman

A young man hands a pretty young woman into a wherry which a young waterman
1000956 A young man hands a pretty young woman into a wherry which a young waterman, who is apparently standing in the water on the further side of the boat, holds against the landing-place

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Bertrand, Count Clausel (or Clauzel) 1772 -1842. Marshal of France. From a 19th century print

Bertrand, Count Clausel (or Clauzel) 1772 -1842. Marshal of France. From a 19th century print
1219658 Bertrand, Count Clausel (or Clauzel) 1772 -1842. Marshal of France. From a 19th century print.; Private Collection

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Portrait of Madame recamier, 1936 (print)

Portrait of Madame recamier, 1936 (print)
5614315 Portrait of Madame recamier, 1936 (print); (add.info.: Portrait of Jeanne-Francoise Julie Adelaide Recamier, 1777-1849, aka Madame Recamier and Juliette. French socialite)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: James Madison, Jr

James Madison, Jr
5614298 James Madison, Jr; (add.info.: James Madison, Jr. 1751-1836. American statesman and Founding Father who served as the fourth President of the United States from 1809 to 1817)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851

Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851
5614431 Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851; (add.info.: Ernest Augustus, 1771-1851. Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover. Fifth son of George III of Great Britain)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: The home of Oliver Goldsmith, Brecknock Stair, Green Arbour Court, Strand, London, England

The home of Oliver Goldsmith, Brecknock Stair, Green Arbour Court, Strand, London, England
5614282 The home of Oliver Goldsmith, Brecknock Stair, Green Arbour Court, Strand, London, England; (add.info.: The home of Oliver Goldsmith, Brecknock Stair, Green Arbour Court, Strand, London)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Thomas Carlyle, 1795-1881

Thomas Carlyle, 1795-1881
5614278 Thomas Carlyle, 1795-1881; (add.info.: Thomas Carlyle, 1795-1881. Scottish philosopher, satirical writer, essayist, historian and teacher)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Australia c. 1760, Mercator projection, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe

Australia c. 1760, Mercator projection, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Cartographer
5242662 Australia c. 1760, Mercator projection, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Cartographer Rigobert Bonne pub. Geneva c. 1760

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Louise Florence Petronille Tardieu d'Esclavelles d'Epinay, aka Mme d'Epinay

Louise Florence Petronille Tardieu d'Esclavelles d'Epinay, aka Mme d'Epinay
3253050 Louise Florence Petronille Tardieu d'Esclavelles d'Epinay, aka Mme d'Epinay; (add.info.: Louise Florence Petronille Tardieu d'Esclavelles d'Epinay, 1726-1783)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Johann Franz Encke

Johann Franz Encke
3253035 Johann Franz Encke; (add.info.: Johann Franz Encke, 1791-1865. German astronomer. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Carlos de Espana. Roger-Bernard-Charles Espagnac de Ramefort

Carlos de Espana. Roger-Bernard-Charles Espagnac de Ramefort
3253101 Carlos de Espana. Roger-Bernard-Charles Espagnac de Ramefort; (add.info.: Carlos de Espana. Roger-Bernard-Charles Espagnac de Ramefort, 1775-1839)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: A Balagan or summer hut in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia in the 18th century

A Balagan or summer hut in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia in the 18th century
3252962 A Balagan or summer hut in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia in the 18th century; (add.info.: A Balagan or summer hut in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia in the 18th century)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Carlton House, from Pall Mall, with view of Cockspur Street in the distance (litho)

Carlton House, from Pall Mall, with view of Cockspur Street in the distance (litho)
3252827 Carlton House, from Pall Mall, with view of Cockspur Street in the distance (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlton House, from Pall Mall)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Emma Harte, Lady Hamilton, 1765 - 1815. Mistress of Lord Nelson and muse of George Romney

Emma Harte, Lady Hamilton, 1765 - 1815. Mistress of Lord Nelson and muse of George Romney
3058480 Emma Harte, Lady Hamilton, 1765 - 1815. Mistress of Lord Nelson and muse of George Romney. From The Magazine of Art published1878; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Benjamin West, 1738 - 1820. Anglo-American painter. From The Magazine of Art published1878

Benjamin West, 1738 - 1820. Anglo-American painter. From The Magazine of Art published1878
3058479 Benjamin West, 1738 - 1820. Anglo-American painter. From The Magazine of Art published1878; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Daniel O Connell, byname The Liberator, 1775-1847, first of the great 19th century Irish leaders

Daniel O Connell, byname The Liberator, 1775-1847, first of the great 19th century Irish leaders in the British House
3085257 Daniel O Connell, byname The Liberator, 1775-1847, first of the great 19th century Irish leaders in the British House of Commons. 19th century lithograph by Em

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Juan Escoiquiz Morata

Juan Escoiquiz Morata
3253062 Juan Escoiquiz Morata; (add.info.: Juan Escoiquiz Morata, 1762-1820. Spanish ecclesiastic, politician and writer. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Examples of book binding and book binding tools and machinery from the 18th and 19th centuries

Examples of book binding and book binding tools and machinery from the 18th and 19th centuries
3253036 Examples of book binding and book binding tools and machinery from the 18th and 19th centuries; (add.info.: Examples of book binding and book binding tools and machinery from the 18th)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: A naval engagement in Gabarius Bay, Cape Breton, North America in 1745 during the capture

A naval engagement in Gabarius Bay, Cape Breton, North America in 1745 during the capture and Siege of Louisbourg
2956612 A naval engagement in Gabarius Bay, Cape Breton, North America in 1745 during the capture and Siege of Louisbourg, part of the War of the Austrian Succession, aka King George's War

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Agustin Manuel de Eyzaguirre y Arechavala, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900

Agustin Manuel de Eyzaguirre y Arechavala, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432461 Agustin Manuel de Eyzaguirre y Arechavala, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Agustin Manuel de Eyzaguirre y Arechavala, 1768-1837)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Admiral Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900

Admiral Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432459 Admiral Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth, 1757-1833)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Laurence Eusden, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900

Laurence Eusden, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432450 Laurence Eusden, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Laurence Eusden, 1688- 1730. English poet who became Britain's youngest Poet Laureate in 1718)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Mount Ararat, Armenia in the 18th century, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863

Mount Ararat, Armenia in the 18th century, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863
3473162 Mount Ararat, Armenia in the 18th century, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863; (add.info.: Mount Ararat, Armenia in the 18th century. From L'Univers Illustre, published June 1863)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Tomas Vicente Tosca y Masco, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid

Tomas Vicente Tosca y Masco, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473153 Tomas Vicente Tosca y Masco, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Tomas Vicente Tosca y Masco, 1651 - 1723)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Constantine Kanaris or Canaris, c, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863

Constantine Kanaris or Canaris, c, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863
3473149 Constantine Kanaris or Canaris, c, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863; (add.info.: Constantine Kanaris or Canaris, c.1793 -1877. Greek Prime Minister, admiral and politician)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: The Surrender of Lord Charles Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown in 1781

The Surrender of Lord Charles Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown in 1781
3742789 The Surrender of Lord Charles Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown in 1781, from the book Short History of the English People by J.R. Green, pub

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Jonathan Swift, from Old England's Worthies by Lord Brougham and others pub. London, c.1880 (print)

Jonathan Swift, from Old England's Worthies by Lord Brougham and others pub. London, c.1880 (print)
3555504 Jonathan Swift, from Old England's Worthies by Lord Brougham and others pub. London, c.1880 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Jonathan Swift)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Sir Robert Henry Sale, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey pub

Sir Robert Henry Sale, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey pub. London, c.1890 (print)
3555500 Sir Robert Henry Sale, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey pub. London, c.1890 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Sir Robert Henry Sale)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Samuel Pepys, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey pub

Samuel Pepys, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey pub. London, c.1890
3555488 Samuel Pepys, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey pub. London, c.1890 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Samuel Pepys, 1633 to 1703)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Richard Dale, from the Gallery of Historical Portraits pub. c.1880 (print)

Richard Dale, from the Gallery of Historical Portraits pub. c.1880 (print)
3555477 Richard Dale, from the Gallery of Historical Portraits pub. c.1880 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Richard Dale, 1756 - 1826)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: John Sullivan, from the Gallery of Historical Portraits pub c.1880 (print)

John Sullivan, from the Gallery of Historical Portraits pub c.1880 (print)
3555475 John Sullivan, from the Gallery of Historical Portraits pub c.1880 (print) by English School, (19th century)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, from the Crabbs Historical Dictionary pub. 1825 (print)

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, from the Crabbs Historical Dictionary pub. 1825 (print)
3555469 John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, from the Crabbs Historical Dictionary pub. 1825 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Daniel O'Connell, 1775 - 1847, Irish political leader. Hand writing sample

Daniel O'Connell, 1775 - 1847, Irish political leader. Hand writing sample
3083230 Daniel O'Connell, 1775 - 1847, Irish political leader. Hand writing sample.; Private Collection

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Luigi Lablache, 1794 - 1858

Luigi Lablache, 1794 - 1858
3083293 Luigi Lablache, 1794 - 1858.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian opera singer of French and Irish heritage. Hand writing sample and signature.)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Boston Massachusetts USA in 1774, seen from Dorchester Heights

Boston Massachusetts USA in 1774, seen from Dorchester Heights. From a 19th century print engraved by Rogers after
3052907 Boston Massachusetts USA in 1774, seen from Dorchester Heights. From a 19th century print engraved by Rogers after Beaulieu; Private Collection

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Discovery of the body of Tipu Sahib at Seringapatam, 1799. Tipu Sultan, 1750 - 1799

Discovery of the body of Tipu Sahib at Seringapatam, 1799. Tipu Sultan, 1750 - 1799
3033775 Discovery of the body of Tipu Sahib at Seringapatam, 1799. Tipu Sultan, 1750 - 1799. Sultan Fateh Ali Khan Shahab aka the Tiger of Mysore, and Tipu Sahib

Background imageEighteenth Collection: John Tyler, 1790 - 1862. Tenth President of the United States, 1841-1845

John Tyler, 1790 - 1862. Tenth President of the United States, 1841-1845. From The Century Magazine, published 1887
2603568 John Tyler, 1790 - 1862. Tenth President of the United States, 1841-1845. From The Century Magazine, published 1887

Background imageEighteenth Collection: James Monroe, 1758 - 1831

James Monroe, 1758 - 1831
3083241 James Monroe, 1758 - 1831.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fifth President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Francois Joseph Talma, 1763 - 1826

Francois Joseph Talma, 1763 - 1826
3083231 Francois Joseph Talma, 1763 - 1826.; Private Collection; (add.info.: French actor and theatrical company manager. Hand writing sample and signature.)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Louis Philippe I, 1773 - 1850. King of the French. Hand writing sample and signature

Louis Philippe I, 1773 - 1850. King of the French. Hand writing sample and signature
3083203 Louis Philippe I, 1773 - 1850. King of the French. Hand writing sample and signature.; Private Collection

Background imageEighteenth Collection: Andrew Jackson, 1767 - 1845

Andrew Jackson, 1767 - 1845
3083285 Andrew Jackson, 1767 - 1845.; Private Collection; (add.info.: 7th President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageEighteenth Collection: James Knox Polk, 1795 - 1849

James Knox Polk, 1795 - 1849
3083276 James Knox Polk, 1795 - 1849.; Private Collection; (add.info.: 11th President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)




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