1728 Collection

Captain Cook / M Smith
JAMES COOK Explorer

Matthew Boulton / Sharp
Matthew Boulton Engineer

John Hunter / Adcock
JOHN HUNTER Scottish medical, seated at his desk

John Hunter (1728 - 1893), Scottish surgeon, one of the most distinguished scientists and surgeons of his day. He assisted his brother

CAPTAIN COOK/FIELDING &W
JAMES COOK Explorer Date: 1728 - 1779

A session in the House of Commons with George II on the throne (engraving)
602551 A session in the House of Commons with George II on the throne (engraving) by Covens, Johannes & Mortier, Cornelis (fl.c.1700); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boys bathing in the Fleet Ditch by Bridewell Bridge in 1728 (engraving)
559177 Boys bathing in the Fleet Ditch by Bridewell Bridge in 1728 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leicester Square, London, in 1728 (engraving)
586225 Leicester Square, London, in 1728 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leicester Square, London, in 1728); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

One of the sixteen famous milestones erected by Dr. Warren, Vicemaster of Trinity College, Cambridge, England. Only four survive, dating from 1728 to 1732. Date: erected 1728 - 1732

Austrian soldiers 1728
Austrian soldiers. Date: 1728

NAoel-Nicolas Coypel Judgment Paris Paris judgment
Noel-Nicolas Coypel, The Judgment of Paris, Paris judgment, 1728, oil on canvas, Height, 101 cm (39.7 inches), Width, 82 cm (32.2 inches), Signed, NN Coypel, f. 1728

Lorens Pasch Elder Jakob MAorner 1695-1756 painting
Lorens Pasch the Elder, Jakob Morner, 1695-1756, painting, 1728, Oil on canvas, Height, 81 cm (31.8 inches), Width, 65 cm (25.5 inches)

Herman Hendrik Quiter dy Princess Fredrika Charlotta
Herman Hendrik Quiter dy, Princess Fredrika Charlotta, Fredrika Charlotta, 1698-1777, Princess of the Hessen-Darmstadt country girl from Hessen, painting, 1728, Oil on canvas, Height

Lorens Pasch Elder Jakob Fleming 1695-1754 painting
Lorens Pasch the Elder, Jakob Fleming, 1695-1754, painting, 1728, Oil on canvas, Height, 81 cm (31.8 inches), Width, 65 cm (25.5 inches)

Johan David Swartz Johan Adolf Maclean 1694-1761
Johan David Swartz, Johan Adolf Maclean, Johan Adolf Maclean (1694-1761), painting, 1728, Oil on canvas, Height, 80 cm (31.4 inches), Width, 65 cm (25.5 inches), Signed, Schwartz pinxit Holmiae

Johan Henrik Scheffel Malcolm Sinclair 1690-1739
Johan Henrik Scheffel, Malcolm Sinclair, 1690-1739, painting, 1728, Oil on canvas, Height, 80 cm (31.4 inches), Width, 65 cm (25.5 inches), Signed, JH, Scheffel

Attributed Johan Henrik Scheffel Peter Gotthard von Kochen
Attributed to Johan Henrik Scheffel, Peter Gotthard von Kochen, 1685-1764, painting, 1728, Oil on canvas, Height, 77 cm (30.3 inches), Width, 62 cm (24.4 inches)

Johan Henrik Scheffel Johan Jacob Hammarfelt
Johan Henrik Scheffel, Johan Jacob Hammarfelt, 1692-1757, painting, 1728, Oil on canvas, Height, 80 cm (31.4 inches), Width, 65 cm (25.5 inches), Signed, JH Scheffel p

Attributed Georg Engelhard SchrAoder Johan Georg von Schwartzer
Attributed to Georg Engelhard Schroder, Johan Georg von Schwartzer, 1688-1741, painting, 1728, Oil on canvas, Height, 80 cm (31.4 inches), Width, 65 cm (25.5 inches)

Portrait Jan Lepeltak Timber Merchant Amsterdam
Portrait of Jan Lepeltak, Timber Merchant in Amsterdam, Regent of the Aalmoezeniers orphanage Orphanage, wood buyer in Amsterdam, raining from the Aalmoezeniers orphanage

Portrait Military Officer superior Knee standing
Portrait of a Military Officer, Portrait of a superior. Knee, standing in front of a rock party. On the left are helmet and commado staff

Port merchants packzel Italian ports series title
Port with merchants and packzel Italian ports (series title) Aliqui Portus (series title), Port with merchants, some of whom move a load. Behind them a donkey stripped of its load

Port merchants camel Italian ports series title
Port with merchants and camel Italian ports (series title) Aliqui Portus (series title), Port with foreign merchants packing a camel

Port merchants fountain Italian ports series title
Port with merchants at fountain Italian ports (series title) Aliqui Portus (series title), Port with a merchant in the foreground with a barrel on his back that runs to the water

Port merchants sailing ships Italian ports series title
Port with merchants and sailing ships Italian ports (series title) Aliqui Portus (series title), Harbor with a group of foreign merchants on the left in the foreground

Inn interior farmers four charting farmers three
Inn interior with farmers, Inn interior with four charting farmers of which three are at the table sit one behind the table

Landscape city gate Landscapes series title city gate
Landscape with city gate Landscapes (series title), Landscape with city gate and a man on horseback and two men in his left conversation. Sixth print from a series of eight with landscapes

View city gate Landscapes series title city gate
View of city gate Landscapes (series title), View of city gate with figures walking in the foreground, on the left a beggar and on the right a wheelbarrow

Port conversing merchants Italian ports series title
Port with conversing merchants Italian ports (series title) Aliqui Portus (series title), Port with left a group of foreign merchants carrying cargo. On the right a sailing ship with merchants

Forest landscape houses Landscapes series title
Forest landscape with houses Landscapes ( series title), Forest landscape with houses with two walkers and a dog in the middle. In the right foreground a figure leaning against a tree

Music company stage left woman playing piano
Music company on stage, Music company on stage: on the left a woman playing on a piano and next to her a woman playing on a guitar

Forest landscape farm Landscapes series title
Forest landscape with farm Landscapes (series title), Forest landscape with farm surrounded by trees, located on the water

Port merchants fire Italian ports series title
Port with merchants by fire Italian ports (series title) Aliqui Portus (series title), Port with merchants around a kettle hanging over the fire

Judgment Solomon Solomon sits throne orders soldiers
Judgment of Solomon, Solomon sits on his throne and orders one of his soldiers to cut the disputed child in two. One of the mothers begs for mercy and proves that she is the real mother

Two rams meadow ram Ernst Ludwig Creite mentioned
Two rams in a meadow, ram, Ernst Ludwig Creite (mentioned on object), The Hague, 1728 - 1756, paper, etching, h 97 mm × w 109 mm

Two putti goat tambourine he-goat billy-goat
Two putti with a goat and tambourine, he-goat, billy-goat, tambourine, cupids: amores, amoretti, putti, Jacob Hoolaart, Dordrecht, 1728 - 1789, paper, etching, h 78 mm × w 80 mm

Two images man cane hand Leaning left stick right taking off
Two images of a man with a cane, Two images of a man with a cane in hand. Leaning on the left on his stick and on the right taking off his hat, baring the head, lifting ones hat, walking stick

Man horseback woman child foreground dog riding
Man on horseback with woman and child, in the foreground a dog, riding a horse, ass, or mule, rider horseman dog, Jacob Hoolaart, Dordrecht, 1728 - 1789, paper, etching, h 90 mm × w 81 mm

Two putti buck tambourine he-goat billy-goat
Two putti with buck and tambourine, he-goat, billy-goat, tambourine, cupids: amores, amoretti, putti, Jacob Hoolaart, Dordrecht, 1728 - 1789, paper, etching, h 79 mm × w 77 mm

Two children birds Two naked children bird string
Two children with birds, Two naked children with a bird each on a string, child, birds, Jacob Hoolaart, Dordrecht, 1728 - 1789, paper, etching, h 85 mm × w 73 mm

View area outside Hoorn city Koepoortsweg bridge
View of the area just outside of Hoorn, The area just outside of the city of Hoorn, seen from Koepoortsweg, with a bridge over a canal, street (city (-scape) with figures, staffage)

Boy helmet half-length right hands Greek helmet
Boy with helmet, Boy, half-length, to the right with in his hands a Greek helmet with feather, helmet, Johannes Gronsveld (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1679 - 1728, paper, engraving

Woman hand mirror kimono pattern chrysanthemums growing
Woman with hand mirror, Woman in kimono with a pattern of chrysanthemums growing through fencing, sitting on a porch, in her left hand a mirror in which the reflection of her face

Fines fishing nets mending felling Haringh Nets
Fines of the fishing nets The mending or felling of the Haringh Nets. (title on object) Groote Vissery (series title), On the quay, figures pay the fishing nets with which herring is caught

Herring tube sails home Den Buysch Seyld Inside / The Herring Busse Sails into Barbou (title on object) Groote Vissery (series title), A herring tube sails back home after the catch at sea

Herring tube river De Buys Neeringh Herring Busse
Herring tube on the river De Buys on the Neeringh / The Herring Busse or Barke upon the herring Fishing place (title on object) Groote Vissery (series title)

Assignment Willem van der Sluys weapon flanked
Assignment to Willem van der Sluys with weapon flanked by Minerva and Hercules Klearchus foreland of Heraklea (series title)

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In the year 1728, a myriad of fascinating events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history. Captain Cook and M Smith embarked on a daring expedition that would forever change our understanding of the world's geography. Meanwhile, Matthew Boulton and Sharp revolutionized industry with their groundbreaking innovations. The brilliant John Hunter made significant strides in medical science, while Adcock contributed to advancements in various fields. Another notable figure was John Hunter himself, whose contributions to surgery remain unparalleled. Amidst these remarkable achievements, CAPTAIN COOK/FIELDING &W captured hearts with their enchanting melodies that resonated with audiences far and wide. "How Happy Could I be with Either" became an anthem for those seeking love and contentment. Esther Johnson (Stella) left an enduring legacy through her intellectual pursuits and close association with Jonathan Swift. The painting "Marriage at Cana" by Nicolas Vleughels transported viewers to a joyous celebration filled with vibrant colors and lively characters. A session in the House of Commons witnessed George II reigning over political debates that shaped the course of nations. In contrast, Bridewell Bridge saw boys bathing in the Fleet Ditch - a glimpse into everyday life during this era. Leicester Square stood as a bustling hub in 1728 London - its streets alive with commerce, entertainment, and cultural exchanges. Driven by progress and innovation, society erected sixteen famous milestones under Dr. Warren's guidance - markers symbolizing growth towards new horizons. As we reflect upon 1728's rich tapestry woven by extraordinary individuals across diverse realms - from exploration to artistry to governance - we are reminded of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge, beauty, and progress throughout history.