English School 18th Century Collection

Floral Endpaper (hand coloured engraving). Creator: English School (18th Century)
Floral Endpaper (hand coloured engraving)

Passiflora Coerulea (Common Passion Flower), pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving)
Passiflora Coerulea (Common Passion Flower), from The Botanical Magzaine or Flower Garden Displayed, pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving)

Iris Spuria (Spurios Iris), pub. 1790 (hand coloured engraving). Creator: English School
Iris Spuria (Spurios Iris), from The Botanical Magzaine or Flower Garden Displayed, pub. 1790 (hand coloured engraving)

Narcissus Major (Great Daffodil), pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving). Creator: English School
Narcissus Major (Great Daffodil), from The Botanical Magzaine or Flower Garden Displayed, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving)

Sunflower, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving). Creator: English School (18th Century)
Sunflower, from The Botanical Magzaine or Flower Garden Displayed, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)

Dianthus Barbatus (Bearded Pink), pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving). Creator: English School
Dianthus Barbatus (Bearded Pink), from The Botanical Magzaine or Flower Garden Displayed, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)

Iris Sambucina (Elder Scented Iris), pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving). Creator
Iris Sambucina (Elder Scented Iris), from The Botanical Magazine or Flower Garden Displayed, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)

Hemerocallis Flava (Yellow Day Lily), pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving). Creator
Hemerocallis Flava (Yellow Day Lily) from The Botanical Magzaine or Flower Garden Displayed, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)

French Habits No. 12, 1798
French Habits No. 12, Messager d Etat, pub by H. Humphreys May 21st 1798 (hand coloured engraving)

The Bostonians in Distress, 1774
The Bostonians in Distress, pub. London, 19 November, 1774 (mezzotint)

Frontispiece and Titlepage of The Conjurors Magazine, 1792
Frontispiece and Titlepage of The Conjurors Magazine, pub. 1792 (b/w photo)

The Moment of Imagination, 1785
The Moment of Imagination, pub. 1785 (hand coloured engraving)

An escape a la Francois, 1791
An escape a la Francois pub. London 1791 (hand coloured engraving)

John Bull the Leviatan of the Ocean or the French Fleet sailing into the Mouth of the Nile December 12th, 1798, pub. London 1798 (hand coloured engraving)

Arum Maculatum, 1775
Arum Maculatum, Plate 114 from Flora Londiniensis by William Curtis, pub. 1775 (hand coloured engraving)

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Step back in time to the enchanting world of an English school in the 18th century. The walls are adorned with exquisite hand-coloured engravings, each one a masterpiece created by the talented English School. As you enter, your eyes are immediately drawn to a stunning Floral Endpaper, its vibrant colors and intricate details capturing the essence of nature's beauty, and is a testament to the skill and artistry of this era. Moving along, you come across a captivating depiction of Passiflora Coerulea, commonly known as the Common Passion Flower. Published in 1786, this hand-coloured engraving showcases every delicate petal and leaf with meticulous precision. Next on display is Iris Spuria, also known as Spurios Iris. Created by the English School and published in 1790, this enchanting engraving transports you to a world filled with elegance and grace. A highlight among these treasures is Narcissus Major or Great Daffodil from 1793. Its golden hues seem to radiate warmth and joy while celebrating the arrival of spring. The Sunflower engraving from 1796 captures your attention next - its bold presence symbolizing strength and resilience amidst adversity. Dianthus Barbatus or Bearded Pink invites you into its realm with its soft pastel tones that evoke feelings of serenity and tranquility. This piece was published in 1792 by none other than the talented English School. Iris Sambucina or Elder Scented Iris takes center stage next; its intoxicating fragrance seems almost tangible through this remarkable hand-coloured engraving from 1792. Amidst these botanical wonders lies another intriguing piece - an engraved plan depicting how slaves were transported on board slave ships during that era. A haunting reminder of our history but also an opportunity for reflection on progress made since then.