1743 Collection

Avebury / Stukeley Map
A beautifully drawn overhead plan of the stone circles and embankment ditches at Avebury. Stukeleys accuracy is impressive, charting every stone, pasture and building

Sport / Boxing / Rules / 1743
The first rules of boxing, published August 16th, 1743

CAGLIOSTRO
GIUSEPPE BALSAMO, known as CAGLIOSTRO, demonstrating induced clairvoyance using hypnotised child as a medium capable of reading thoughts

Laurel Tree, 1731-1743 (hand-coloured etching)
986443 Laurel Tree, 1731-1743 (hand-coloured etching) by Catesby, Mark (1679-1749); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laurel Tree. From The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands)

Otherton Cross, near East Budleigh, Devon, England, is a Georgian brick column capped by a cross. Dated 1743, it carries plaques with place names and travel verses. Date: 18th century

Cricket Match 1743
A cricket match at the Artillery Ground, London. The 18th century bat was a longer, heavier, curved version and just one two-stump wicket was used

Paganinis violin by Guarnerius
Three views of Paganinis violin by Joseph Guarnerius, 1743, in the Municipal Palace, Genoa, Italy. 1875

LAVOISIER, Marie Anne Pierrette (1758-1836); Lavoisier, Antoine-Laurent (1743-1794). Lavoisiers wife and collaborator.; French chemist. Lavoisier

Jeanne Du Barry
JEANNE, comtesse DU BARRY mistress of Louis XV. (from a picture by Drouais)

Serving Maid / Chocolate
A serving maid carries a cup of chocolate and a glass of water on a tray

George Hardinge
GEORGE HARDINGE writer and judge, MP for Old Sarum, most notorious of the rotten boroughs. Date: 1743 - 1816

Richard Savage / Van Gucht
RICHARD SAVAGE English poet and playwright, friend of Dr Samuel Johnson

Hannah Cowley / Belle Asse
HANNAH COWLEY Comic dramatist

Du Barry - Miniature
JEANNE BECU, COMTESSE DU BARRY Paris shopgirl who became mistress to Louis XV but was guillotined during the Revolution

John Duke of Argyll
JOHN CAMPBELL, duke of ARGYLL and Greenwich soldier and statesman with his autograph

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Ishwari Singh, Jaipur
3610095 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Ishwari Singh, Jaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh Two, Jaipur
3610094 Miniature Painting of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh Two, Jaipur by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Beating the Charge at the Battle of Dettingen, 27 June 1743 Date: 1743

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), Captain-General of the English forces and Master-General of the Ordnance, 1702 (c)

MARAT DEAD
JEAN-PAUL MARAT French revolutionary statesman after his blood-bath Date: 1743-1793

King George II at the Battle of Dettingen, Electorate of Mainz, Holy Roman Empire (present-day Bavaria, Germany), 27 June 1743, part of the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748)

Charge of the Third Dragoons, illustration from Glorious Battles of English
IL193441 Charge of the Third Dragoons, illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Educational Set of Squares, 1743-1744 (printed cards)
986181 Educational Set of Squares, 1743-1744 (printed cards) by English School, (18th century); 5x6 (each) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Educational Set of Squares)

Double Portrait of Henry Penruddocke Wyndham and his Brother Wandham
824214 Double Portrait of Henry Penruddocke Wyndham and his Brother Wandham, three-quarter-length, 1743 (oil on canvas) by Highmore

Microscope a reflexion, 1743 (engraving)
3644707 Microscope a reflexion, 1743 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Microscope a reflexion, 1743. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1854)

Anxious to Please - Le Desir De Plaire. 1743

Ansons "Centurion"Taking the Spanish Galleon "Nuestra Senora de Cabadonga, "1743 (colour litho)
726517 Ansons " Centurion" Taking the Spanish Galleon " Nuestra Senora de Cabadonga, " 1743 (colour litho) by Dixon

The Royal Military Exhibition at the Royal Military Hospital, Chelsea (engraving)
1627009 The Royal Military Exhibition at the Royal Military Hospital, Chelsea (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The original prospectus for Londons first swimming bath (engraving)
558194 The original prospectus for Londons first swimming bath (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Volier dans Castellazo, 1743 (hand coloured engraving)
985953 Volier dans Castellazo, 1743 (hand coloured engraving) by Re, Marc Antonio dal (1697-1766); 36.5x23.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Volier dans Castellazo)

Portrait of Francois Quesnay (1694-1774), 1743. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Francois Quesnay (1694-1774), 1743. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

GEORGE II / DETTINGEN 1743
GEORGE II, KING OF ENGLAND leads his men into battle, successfully defeating a much larger French army at Dettingen during the Austrian Succession War Date: 27 June 1743

LOUISE ADELAIDE ORLEANS
LOUISE ADELAIDE DORLEANS mademoiselle de Chartres After she became a nun - as Abbess of Chelles - in 1717. Date: 1698 - 1743

LAVOISIER BOTANISING
ANTOINE-LAURENT LAVOISIER French scientist, depicted collecting botanical specimens in a wood Date: 1743 - 1794

Lady Bampfylde, 1779. Creator: Thomas Watson (British, 1743 (?)-1781)
Lady Bampfylde, 1779

David Garrick, 1779. Creator: Thomas Watson (British, 1743 (?)-1781)
David Garrick, 1779

Portrait of Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor (1697-1745), 1743. Creator: Horemans, Peter Jacob
Portrait of Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor (1697-1745), 1743. Private Collection

Pierre Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759), 1743. Creator: Desrochers, Etienne-Jehandier
Pierre Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759), 1743. Private Collection

Depiction of the Royal Bohemian Crown: Presentation of the entry of the Royal Bohemian Crown, 1743. Private Collection

Portrait of William Shakespeare (1564-1616), 1743. Private Collection

Paul Jakob Bruns
PAUL JAKOB (or Jasper ?) BRUNS German classical scholar Date: 1743 - 1814

Antoine Laurent de Lavoisier
Lavoisier, Antoine-Laurent (1743-1794). French chemist. Established the composition of the water and the basis of bioenergetics. Portrait at his laboratory. Oil

FONTAINE: LES LUNETTES. Nuns whip a man caught spying on them with binoculars in a scene from a story by Jean de la Fontaine (1621-1695). Painting, 1743, by Nicolas Lancret

The Wonderful Barn, Leixlip, Co Kildare, Ireland

Flag of France, 1700s
French flag marking La Verendrye expeditions claim of the northern Great Plains for France in 1743, Pierre, South Dakota. Digital photograph

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In the year 1743, amidst a world filled with historical events and remarkable individuals, Avebury stood as a testament to ancient wonders. The Stukeley Map unveiled the enigmatic allure of this mystical site, captivating explorers and historians alike. While Avebury's stones whispered tales of forgotten rituals, another form of sport emerged in 1743 - boxing. With its inception came rules that would shape the future of this noble art. Fighters stepped into the ring, their fists clenched tightly as they embraced both skill and courage. Meanwhile, an enigmatic figure named Cagliostro weaved his way through society's fabric. His mysterious presence left many intrigued by his esoteric knowledge and mesmerizing performances. Amidst these intriguing stories lay a hand-coloured etching titled "Laurel Tree" from 1731-1743. Its vibrant hues captured nature's beauty while serving as a reminder of time passing by. Sports enthusiasts gathered for an exhilarating cricket match in 1743, witnessing incredible displays of talent on the field. The crack of bat against ball echoed through the air as players showcased their skills honed over countless hours. In the realm of music, Paganini's violin crafted by Guarnerius enchanted audiences with its ethereal melodies. Its strings resonated with passion and virtuosity that transcended time itself. Scientific minds flourished during this era too; Marie Anne Pierrette Lavoisier paved her path alongside her husband Antoine Lavoisier in unraveling chemical mysteries that shaped our understanding today. A serving maid poured rich chocolate for aristocrats who indulged in its decadent flavors while engaging in lively conversations about politics and culture at George Hardinge's gatherings. Jeanne Du Barry graced Versailles' halls with elegance and charm during this period when France was captivated by royal intrigue like never before. Richard Savage penned verses immortalized by Van Gucht's illustrations, capturing the essence of life's joys and sorrows.