1740 Collection

Concert of Collegium. Musicum of Jena
Collegium Musicum of Jena Concert. 1740. German anonymous. Painting. GERMANY. HAMBURG. Hamburg. Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe (Museum of Art and Craftwork)

Drunken Party / Hogarth
A Midnight Modern Conversation A very drunken party of men

James Napper Tandy
JAMES NAPPER TANDY Irish Revolutionary. Co-founder of the United Irishmen (1791) with Wolfe Tone and Thomas Russell

De Sade (Ray / 2)
Donatien-Alphonse-Francois, marquis de SADE French philosopher and author

Sade (Bilberstein)
D A F, MARQUIS DE SADE Though supposed to be of de Sade, this portrait is not fully authenticated

Paris Masons, 1740
Freemasons in a Masonic Lodge in Paris perform a ritual. A symbol covered banner is laid on the floor while a blindfolded man, an arm & shoulder bared, is led forth

Queen of the Gipsies
Margaret Finch, Queen of the Gipsies at Norwood, in south London with two pet dogs - one is smaller than a tankard!!

Stonehenge / Stukeley
A peep into the Sanctum Sanctorum. Stukeley states When we advance.. the chasm of sky between the jambs of the cell.. and the greatness of every part, surprizes

English Aristocrat
An 18th century English aristocrat - Gustavus, viscount Boyne

Paris Lodge 1740
A Parisian Lodge in 1740

Friedrich Ii / Ramberg
FRIEDRICH II THE GREAT King of Prussia from 1740-86

View Pont Neuf Left Bank 1739 Plan de Paris commence l annee
View of the Pont Neuf and Left Bank, 1739, Plan de Paris: commence l annee 1734, dessine et grave sous les ordres de messire Michel Etienne Turgot, Marquis de Sousmons

Drawings Prints, Print, Sympathy, Family, Journey, Laying, Dust, Publisher, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Sympathy, or A Family On A Journey Laying The Dust, Publisher, Artist, William Humphrey, Thomas Rowlandson, British, 1742

Portrait of the mathematician Euclide, 18th century (engraving)
539140 Portrait of the mathematician Euclide, 18th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lady of the court of Louis XV 1740. From the book The Connoisseur Illustrated published 1903
2915271 Lady of the court of Louis XV 1740. From the book The Connoisseur Illustrated published 1903.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Duchess Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Bevern (1715-1797), Queen of Prussia, c.1740. Creator: Anonymous
Duchess Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel-Bevern (1715-1797), Queen of Prussia, c.1740. Private Collection

Alexey Ivanovich Tevkelev, Kutlu-Mohammed Tevkelev (1674-1766), Tatar Murza (aristocrat), Russian diplomat and soldier, founder of the city of Chelyabinsk, major general

Miniature Painting of Maharana Jagat Singh Udaipur
3610091 Miniature Painting of Maharana Jagat Singh Udaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Sarmatia modern Ukraine and Russia 18th century 1740
This is a map of Sarmatia, an area connected with the Sarmatian peoples who flourished between the 5th century BC and the 4th century AD

Study of a Female Nude, 1740. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Latvia, Southern Latvia, Zemgale Region, Pilsrundale, Rundale Palace, b. 1740, Bartolomeo Rastrelli, architect, exterior

English Wallpaper In Chinese Style
A photograph of some English wallpaper which was designed in 1740, in Chinese style at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the style has resemblance to the works of William Morris. Date: circa 1740

FREDERICK II the Great (1712-1786). King of Prussia (1740-1786). Death of Frederick the Great. Etching

The Young Krishna Kills the Demon Vatsasura, who came in the Guise of a Calf, c
1196882 The Young Krishna Kills the Demon Vatsasura, who came in the Guise of a Calf, c.1730-1740 (w/c & ink on orange paper) by Indian School

DDE-90036363
Latvia, Southern Latvia, Zemgale Region, Pilsrundale, Rundale Palace, b. 1740, Bartolomeo Rastrelli, architect, exterior Date: 29/11/2006

Europe about 1740 (colour litho)
6016383 Europe about 1740 (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Europe about 1740)

Vue of Kleveniers Canal, Amsterdam, c. 1740-1770 (hand-coloured engraving)
985944 Vue of Kleveniers Canal, Amsterdam, c.1740-1770 (hand-coloured engraving) by Vindel, August (fl. 1750); 49.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue of Kleveniers Canal, Amsterdam)

Maria Theresa, a Strong Minded Woman (engraving)
2788266 Maria Theresa, a Strong Minded Woman (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maria Theresa, a Strong Minded Woman)

Fredericks Marriage, 1733 AD (engraving)
2788265 Fredericks Marriage, 1733 AD (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fredericks Marriage, 1733 AD)

Map of Asia, 1740 (hand-coloured engraving)
986320 Map of Asia, 1740 (hand-coloured engraving) by Fer, Nicolas de (1646-1720); 104x156 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Asia; L Asie.... Nicolas de Fer (1646-1720)

The Rialto Bridge, Venice, from the South with the Embarkation of the Prince of Saxony
990213 The Rialto Bridge, Venice, from the South with the Embarkation of the Prince of Saxony during his Visit in 1740, (oil on canvas) by Canaletto

Mayfair Chapel, or Curzon Chapel, about 1740 (engraving)
3628132 Mayfair Chapel, or Curzon Chapel, about 1740 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mayfair Chapel, or Curzon Chapel, about 1740)

Marylebone in 1740, from an old print (engraving)
3636789 Marylebone in 1740, from an old print (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marylebone in 1740, from an old print)

Souvenir of frost fair of 1740 (engraving)
558807 Souvenir of frost fair of 1740 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Souvenir of frost fair of 1740)

Westminster Abbey from St Jamess Park, about 1740 (engraving)
3636662 Westminster Abbey from St Jamess Park, about 1740 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Westminster Abbey from St Jamess Park, about 1740)

The Surrender of Louisbourg
British soldiers march forward in regiment, attacking the city of Louisbourg in Ile-Royal during the War of Austrian Succession

Oglethorpe Fails in Attack on St. Augustine
Part of the War of Jenkins Ear between Great Britain and Spain, James Oglethorpe led a band of English soldiers, militia, and Chickasaw and Creek Nation soldiers

Presentation of Jewellery, by the Artisans of Birmingham, to Her Majesty and Prince Albert (engraving)
1095580 Presentation of Jewellery, by the Artisans of Birmingham, to Her Majesty and Prince Albert (engraving) by English School

The First Royal Academy, about 1740 (engraving)
3636501 The First Royal Academy, about 1740 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Royal Academy, about 1740)

Perspective view of Gresham College, London (engraving)
586710 Perspective view of Gresham College, London (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perspective view of Gresham College)

Hotel de Ville, 1740 (colour litho)
962797 Hotel de Ville, 1740 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel de Ville, 1740)

La Bastille, 1740 (colour litho)
962791 La Bastille, 1740 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Bastille, 1740)

Russian Rulers, Peter the Great and his Successors (engraving)
1107790 Russian Rulers, Peter the Great and his Successors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian Rulers, Peter the Great and his Successors)

Blue Salon in Castle Weikersheim, Wurttemberg, Rococo decoration, about 1740 (colour litho)
5202053 Blue Salon in Castle Weikersheim, Wurttemberg, Rococo decoration, about 1740 (colour litho) by Beckmann, Wilhelm (1852-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blue Salon in Castle Weikersheim)

Gormalar Ragini, c. 1740 (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196847 Gormalar Ragini, c. 1740 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 30.9x23.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Centenary of the Marylebone Cricket Club (engraving)
1050593 Centenary of the Marylebone Cricket Club (engraving) by Hayman, Francis (1708-76) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centenary of the Marylebone Cricket Club, Cricket in the Olden Days)

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In the year 1740, a vibrant tapestry of events unfolded across various corners of the world. The Concert of Collegium Musicum in Jena enchanted audiences with their melodious symphonies, transporting them to an ethereal realm. Meanwhile, a raucous Drunken Party depicted by Hogarth's brushstrokes captured the wild spirit and revelry that defined this era. James Napper Tandy emerged as a prominent figure during these times, leaving his mark on history through his revolutionary actions. In another part of the world, De Sade (Ray /2) and Sade (Bilberstein) challenged societal norms with their provocative writings that pushed boundaries and sparked debates. The Paris Masons gathered in 1740 to exchange knowledge and secrets within their sacred brotherhood while mystique surrounded the enigmatic Queen of Gipsies who captivated hearts with her enchanting presence. Stonehenge stood tall as a testament to ancient civilizations' ingenuity while Stukeley unraveled its mysteries through meticulous study. English Aristocrats reveled in opulence and grandeur, shaping society's fabric with their influence. Within Paris Lodge 1740, Freemasons forged bonds rooted in shared values and aspirations for enlightenment. Friedrich II alongside Ramberg contributed to cultural advancements that would shape generations to come. As dusk settled over Pont Neuf Left Bank in 1739 according to Plan de Paris commence l'année map, one could catch glimpses of bustling life along its banks—a snapshot into the daily rhythm that painted this city's vibrant canvas. The year 1740 was an era where artistry intertwined with rebellion; where music transcended barriers; where secret societies flourished amidst whispers; where historical figures left indelible imprints on civilization's tapestry—forever etching themselves into our collective memory.