Grand Tour Collection (#8)

View of a hollow road leading from the Grotto of Pausilipo to Pianura, Plate XXXX
1275119 View of a hollow road leading from the Grotto of Pausilipo to Pianura, Plate XXXX, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

View into the crater of Astruni taken from the spot represented in Plate XIX; Plate XX
1275103 View into the crater of Astruni taken from the spot represented in Plate XIX; Plate XX, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

The Lake of Agnano, evidently the Crater of an ancient Volcano, Plate XVIII
1275101 The Lake of Agnano, evidently the Crater of an ancient Volcano, Plate XVIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

A Birds eye view from the Convent of the Camalpoli, Plate XVII
1275100 A Birds eye view from the Convent of the Camalpoli, Plate XVII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of a part of the Island of Ischia called Lacco, Plate XXXII
1275114 View of a part of the Island of Ischia called Lacco, Plate XXXII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View from the top of Monte Gauro or Barbaro into its crater, Plate XXVIII
1275110 View from the top of Monte Gauro or Barbaro into its crater, Plate XXVIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View taken from the bottom of the Crater of Monte Nuovo, Plate XXVII
1275109 View taken from the bottom of the Crater of Monte Nuovo, Plate XXVII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of Solfaterra, Plate XXV, from Campi Phlegraei
1275108 View of Solfaterra, Plate XXV, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of Puzzoli taken from the spot represented in Plate XIII
1275107 View of Puzzoli taken from the spot represented in Plate XIII, Plate XXIV from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of a section of a part of the cone of Astruni taken at the entrance of this volcano
1275102 View of a section of a part of the cone of Astruni taken at the entrance of this volcano, Plate XIX from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

The Great Sphinx at the Pyramids of Giza, 1854 (watercolour on paper)
1217542 The Great Sphinx at the Pyramids of Giza, 1854 (watercolour on paper) by Seddon, Thomas (1821-56); 25x35.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English

View of Jerusalem, 1854 (watercolour on paper)
1217541 View of Jerusalem, 1854 (watercolour on paper) by Seddon, Thomas (1821-56); 17.9x22.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Statue of Hercules, c. 125 (marble)
1765302 Statue of Hercules, c.125 (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); 193. x77.5x73 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Temple of Esculapius (oil on canvas)
SJS176539 Temple of Esculapius (oil on canvas) by Mayer, Luigi (fl.1776-92); 43.7x63.1 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Colonade et Jardins du Palais Medicis (Colonnade and Gardens of the Medici Palace), c. 1776

Colonnade et Jardins du Palais de Medici (Colonnade and Gardens of the Palazzo Medici), c. 1776

Title page, from Naples and the Campagna Felice: in a Series of Letters Addressed
Title page, from " Naples and the Campagna Felice: in a Series of Letters Addressed to a Friend in England in 1802", June 1, 1815

Rome, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Rome, 1890. Capital city of Italy on the river Tiber, in late 18th and early 19th century, the city was a centres of the Grand Tour. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Goethe in Italy, 1786-1788, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Goethe in Italy, 1786-1788, (1936). Goethe in Italien. German author and playwright Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) spent time in Italy and wrote " Italian Journey"

Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel, 1786. Creator: Unknown
Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel, 1786. Thomas Howard, 21st Earl of Arundel (1586-1646), also Earl of Surrey and Norfolk. English courtier during reigns of King James I and King Charles I

Tourists visiting the Sphinx at Giza. Creator: English Photographer (19th Century)
Tourists visiting the Sphinx at Giza (Sepia Photograph)

Modern Rome, 1757 (oil on canvas)
3468984 Modern Rome, 1757 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 172.1x233 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Portrait of Sir Wyndham Knatchbull-Wyndham, 1758-59 (oil on canvas)
3432823 Portrait of Sir Wyndham Knatchbull-Wyndham, 1758-59 (oil on canvas) by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); 233.05x161.29 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

The Coliseum amongst Roman Ruins, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
3330005 The Coliseum amongst Roman Ruins, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 49.2x64.8 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Suspension Bridge at Lao-Oua-Tan, Plate 46, from Exploration de l Indochine, Vol
XIR316603 Suspension Bridge at Lao-Oua-Tan, Plate 46, from Exploration de l Indochine, Vol.II, engraved by J. Laurens, printed by Lemercier & Co, Paris, 1873 (engraving) by Delaporte

Mer de Glace, 1856 (w / c over graphite with gouache on paper)
XYC281174 Mer de Glace, 1856 (w/c over graphite with gouache on paper) by Moore, Henry (1831-95); 26.4x37 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Swiss Valley Landscape, 1885 (w / c & gouache on paper)
XYC281154 Swiss Valley Landscape, 1885 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Inchbold, John William (1830-88); 10.8x16.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

View of the Roman Forum, 1747 (oil on canvas)
WLT211557 View of the Roman Forum, 1747 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 82x133.5 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

View of the first discovery of the Temple of Isis at Pompeii, 1776
View of the first discovery of the Temple of Isis at Pompeii, Plate XXXXI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of a hollow road leading from the Grotto of Pausilipo to Pianura, 1776
View of a hollow road leading from the Grotto of Pausilipo to Pianura, Plate XXXX, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Interior of one of the deepest hollow ways cut by the torrents of the rain water
Interior view of one of the deepest hollow ways cut by the torrents of the rain water on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, Plate XXXIX

View of a part of the inside of the cone of the mountain of Somma, 1776
View of a part of the inside of the cone of the mountain of Somma, Plate XXXV, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View from the sea of the promontory, Capo dell Arco in the island of Ventotiene, 1776
View from the sea of the promontory, Capo dell Arco in the island of Ventotiene, Plate XXXI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

View into the Valley, Atrio di Cavalio, 1776
View into the Valley, Atrio di Cavalio, Plate XXXIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of a part of the Island of Ischia called Lacco, 1776
View of a part of the Island of Ischia called Lacco, Plate XXXII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

A birds eye view of the territory raised by Volcanic Explosions, 1776
A birds eye view of the territory raised by Volcanic Explosions, Plate XXXI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of the Island of Ischia from the sea, 1776
View of the Island of Ischia from the sea, Plate XXX, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of the Lake Avernus from the road between Puzzoli and Cuma, 1776
View of the Lake Avernus from the road between Puzzoli and Cuma, Plate XXIX, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View from the top of Monte Gauro or Barbaro into its crater, 1776
View from the top of Monte Gauro or Barbaro into its crater, Plate XXVIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View taken from the spot known as Accademia near Puzzoli, 1776
View taken from the spot known as Accademia near Puzzoli, Plate XXVI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of Solfaterra, 1776
View of Solfaterra, Plate XXV, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), published 1776 (hand coloured engraving). 1

View of Puzzoli taken from the spot represented in Plate XIII, 1776
View of Puzzoli taken from the spot represented in Plate XIII, Plate XXIV, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View taken from the bottom of the Crater of Monte Nuovo, 1776
View taken from the bottom of the Crater of Monte Nuovo, Plate XXVII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of the Porto Pavone in the island of Nisida, 1776
View of the Porto Pavone in the island of Nisida, Plate XXII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View of the hot spring, Pisciarelli, from a part of the Cone of the Solfaterra, 1776
View of the hot spring, Pisciarelli, from a part of the Cone of the Solfaterra, Plate XXI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

View of a section of a part of the cone of Astruni taken at the entrance of this volcano, 1776
View of a section of a part of the cone of Astruni taken at the entrance of this volcano, Plate XIX, . from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies

View into the crater of Astruni taken from the spot represented in Plate XIX, 1776
View into the crater of Astruni taken from the spot represented in Plate XIX; Plate XX, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Entrance of the Grotta of Pausilipo, 1776
Entrance of the Grotta of Pausilipo, Plate XVI, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), published 1776 (hand coloured engraving)

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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.