Grand Tour Collection (#11)

Tomb of Gaius Cestius, Rome (oil on canvas)
XIR182511 Tomb of Gaius Cestius, Rome (oil on canvas) by Le Barbier, Jean Jacques Francois (1738-1826); 22x49 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

Picturesque View of the Capitol (oil on canvas)
XIR182508 Picturesque View of the Capitol (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 109x86 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; French, out of copyright

Kissing the Feet of the Statue of St. Peter in St
XIR182505 Kissing the Feet of the Statue of St. Peter in St. Peter s, Rome, 1812 (oil on canvas) by Haudebourt, Antoinette Cecile Hortense Lescot (1784-1845); 148x196 cm; Chateau de Fontainebleau

The Accident (oil on canvas)
XIR181557 The Accident (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 60.5x73 cm; Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Architectural Capriccio with a Preacher in the Ruins, c. 1745 (oil on canvas)
XIR181556 Architectural Capriccio with a Preacher in the Ruins, c.1745 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 134x96 cm; Louvre, Paris

Portrait of a Family, 1740 (oil on canvas)
XYC178404 Portrait of a Family, 1740 (oil on canvas) by Nollekens, Joseph Francis (1702-48); 127x101.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Pavilion with Cascade, 1760 (oil on canvas)
BAL165756 Pavilion with Cascade, 1760 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 52x69 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

James Grant of Grant, John Mytton, the Honorable Thomas Robinson and Thomas Wynne, c
XYC162478 James Grant of Grant, John Mytton, the Honorable Thomas Robinson and Thomas Wynne, c.1760 (oil on canvas) by Dance-Holland

The Giudecca, Venice, 1854 (oil on canvas)
XYC228394 The Giudecca, Venice, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 55.9x129.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Scottish, out of copyright

A View of Tivoli, c. 1750-55 (oil on canvas)
XYC228389 A View of Tivoli, c.1750-55 (oil on canvas) by Patch, Thomas (1720-82); 83.5x115.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

The Artist and his Family, 1813 (w / c and graphite on card)
XYC151679 The Artist and his Family, 1813 (w/c and graphite on card) by Buck, Adam (1759-1833); 44.5x42 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

The Customs House at Boulogne (w / c with pen and grey ink over pencil on paper)
XYC145592 The Customs House at Boulogne (w/c with pen and grey ink over pencil on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 25x29.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Thomas Graham, Baron Lynedoch (1748-1843) c. 1769 (oil on canvas)
XYC142597 Thomas Graham, Baron Lynedoch (1748-1843) c.1769 (oil on canvas) by Allan, David (1744-96); 138.4x98.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

The Travellers, or A Tour Through Europe, engraved by W. Clerk, published by William Spooner
BAL135467 The Travellers, or A Tour Through Europe, engraved by W. Clerk, published by William Spooner, London, 1842 (hand-coloured litho) by English School

Portrait of Thomas Howard (1747-91), Earl of Effingham, on His Travels, 1790 (engraving)
XJF133351 Portrait of Thomas Howard (1747-91), Earl of Effingham, on His Travels, 1790 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Grotto in the Gulf of Salerno, Sunset, c. 1780-1 (oil on canvas)
XYC123130 A Grotto in the Gulf of Salerno, Sunset, c.1780-1 (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 101.6x127 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1771 (oil on canvas)
XIR192822 The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1771 (oil on canvas) by Volaire, Pierre Jacques (1729-c.1802); Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, Virginia, USA; French, out of copyright

Eruption of Vesuvius in 1771, 1779 (oil on canvas) (see also 49565)
XIR173129 Eruption of Vesuvius in 1771, 1779 (oil on canvas) (see also 49565) by Volaire, Pierre Jacques (1729-c.1802); 130x227 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; French, out of copyright

The Falls of Tivoli (oil on canvas)
XAL166393 The Falls of Tivoli (oil on canvas) by Wutky, Michael (1739-1823); Galleria d Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; German, out of copyright

La Place des Victoires, Paris, c. 1789 (pen and ink and w / c over graphite on laid paper)
XYC150255 La Place des Victoires, Paris, c.1789 (pen and ink and w/c over graphite on laid paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 34.9x53.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

View of Naples (oil on canvas)
XKH146770 View of Naples (oil on canvas) by Goetzloff, Carl Wilhelm (1799-1866); 38.5x61.2 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

British gentlemen at Sir Horace Manns home in Florence, c. 1763-65 (oil on canvas)
XYC126783 British gentlemen at Sir Horace Manns home in Florence, c.1763-65 (oil on canvas) by Patch, Thomas (1720-82); 96.4x124.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

British Gentleman in Rome, c. 1750 (oil on canvas)
XYC126782 British Gentleman in Rome, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 94.5x134.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

CALAIS: ENGLISH TOURISTS. English travellers from Dover brought ashore during low tide at Calais, France. Illustration, English, 19th century

Robert Mylne, Scottish architect C015 / 5807
Robert Mylne (1733-1811), Scottish architect. Mylne was from a family of architects. After being apprenticed to a carpenter and learning stone masonry

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"Embarking on a Grand Tour: Exploring the Treasures of Europe and Beyond" Step into the world of 18th-century travelers as they embarked on their grand tours, seeking knowledge, culture, and adventure. A Capriccio of the Roman Forum, painted in 1741 by an unknown artist, captures the essence of this journey - a vibrant collage of ancient ruins that ignited curiosity and imagination. General William Gordon of Fyvie stands proudly in his portrait from 1766. This Scottish military leader epitomizes the noble gentlemen who undertook these voyages to broaden their horizons. His gaze hints at the anticipation felt before setting foot on foreign lands. Monsieur Fabris' photograph from 1776 transports us to Stromboli's island, where fiery eruptions mesmerized tourists. The view extends further to Mount Etna in Catania, showcasing nature's raw power alongside human fascination with its beauty. Reverend Samuel Manning takes us to Seville through his depiction of The Golden Tower. This Spanish landmark symbolizes both historical richness and architectural brilliance - a testament to Europe's diverse cultural heritage encountered during these journeys. Sir Gregory Page-Turner gazes confidently in his portrait from 1768; he represents those who sought not only intellectual enrichment but also social connections across borders. These encounters would shape diplomatic relations for years to come. The Temple of Philae beckons viewers with its majestic presence captured in an oil painting from 1868. As one explores this Egyptian marvel along the Nile River, it becomes evident how ancient civilizations influenced European art and culture during this period. In The Antiquaries painting on panel, we witness scholars engrossed in studying artifacts collected during their travels - evidence that these grand tours were not just leisurely pursuits but also scholarly endeavors contributing to our understanding of history today.