1749 Collection

ROWLEYs ORRERY, 1749
Rowleys Orrery

Edward Jenner / Thiriat
EDWARD JENNER Physician and pioneer of vaccination

William Hale
WILLIAM HALE Well-fed resident of Kings Walden, Hertfordshire, with his autograph Date: 1749 - 1829

Goethe / Window / Tischbein
JOHANN WOLFGANG von GOETHE German writer in Rome in 1787, looking out of the window in a relaxed mood

TIPU SULTAN (1749?-1799)
TIPU SULTAN (TIPPU SAHIP) Sultan of Mysore Son of Hyder Ali - fought against Marathas - pictured here at Pollilur in 1780 defeating British under Baille

Art / Hogarth / Roast Beef
THE GATE OF CALAIS, OR, O THE ROAST BEEF OF OLD ENGLAND a satire on the well-fed English versus the poorly- fed French

Countess Strathmore
Mary Eleanor Bowes, countess of STRATHMORE the unfortunate

Map / China / Tibet 1749
CARTE DU GRAND THIBET scale in French leagues

British Coats of Arms
Royal coats of arms of Britain Henry VIII 1518, 1535; Elizabeth I 1576, 1578; Charles I; William & Mary 1689 Anne 1713; George I 1725; George II 1749; George III 1785

William Duke Leinster
WILLIAM ROBERT GITZGERALD, second duke of LEINSTER described as he Humane and Great. Date: 1749 - 1804

Ruins of the Naurattan, Sasaram, Bihar Signed and dated, lower right: T Daniell
Ruins of the Naurattan, Sasaram, Bihar Signed and dated, lower right: " T Daniell | 1811", Thomas Daniell, 1749-1840, British

Botanical illustrations, 17th century

Princesse De Lamballe
MARIE THERESE LOUISE DE SAVOIE princesse LAMBALLE, friend of Marie Antoinette and one of the most shocking victims of the Revolution not long after this portrait was made

Edward Jenner / Ridley
EDWARD JENNER Physician and pioneer of vaccination

Domenico Cimarosa / Coltel
DOMENICO CIMAROSA Neapolitan composer

John Earl of Clare
JOHN FITZGIBBON, first earl of CLARE Irish statesman, Lord Chancellor of Ireland, depicted in his official robes

Henry Fielding / Tom Jones
A scene from the novel

Hilly Landscape in India Signed lower left: [T?] Daniell, Thomas Daniell
Hilly Landscape in India Signed lower left: " [T?] Daniell", Thomas Daniell, 1749-1840, British

Henry Stuart, known as Lord Darnley (1545 - 1557)
2603858 Henry Stuart, known as Lord Darnley (1545 - 1557); (add.info.: Henry Stuart, Duke of Albany, known as Lord Darnley (1545 - 1557), grandson of Margaret Tudor

View of Paris, 1749
6266240 View of Paris, 1749; (add.info.: A View of Paris taken from the middle of Pont Neuf towards Pont Royal. From an engraving dated 1749 by Remigius Parr after a work by Jacques Rigaud)

Guild Hall, Paris, 1749
6266237 Guild Hall, Paris, 1749; (add.info.: A View of the Town House or Guild Hall of Paris. After a hand-coloured print dated 1749.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024.

Portrait Adolf Hendrik van Rechteren Adolph Hendrik Graaf van Rechteren
Portrait of Adolf Hendrik van Rechteren Adolph Hendrik Graaf van Rechteren (title on object), Bust of Adolf Hendrik van Rechteren in an oval

GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang von (1749-1832). German humanist and writer. The Sorrows of Young Werther (Die Leiden des jungen

WINIFRED MAXWELL, COUNTESS OF NITHSDALE Wife of William Maxwell, 5th Earl of Nithsdale, English Jacobite. She helped him to escape from the Tower. Date: ? - 1749

View of Paris, 1749
6116582 View of Paris, 1749 by Parr, Remigius (fl.1736-51) (after); (add.info.: A View of Paris taken from the middle of Pont Neuf towards Pont Royal)

A Perspective View of the Building for the Fireworks in the Green Park (coloured engraving)
610678 A Perspective View of the Building for the Fireworks in the Green Park (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)
1041253 Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, b 1749, d about 1797 (engraving)
978524 Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, b 1749, d about 1797 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, b 1749, d about 1797)

Mr Garrick and Mademoiselle Violetti (Eva Marie Veigel) (engraving)
583926 Mr Garrick and Mademoiselle Violetti (Eva Marie Veigel) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Greenwich Hospital and shipping, in 1749 (litho)
5999371 Greenwich Hospital and shipping, in 1749 (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greenwich Hospital and shipping, in 1749)

Temple in honour of the Peace of Aix la Chapelle 1749 (engraving)
559333 Temple in honour of the Peace of Aix la Chapelle 1749 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ranelagh Gardens. Masquerade for the Venetian Ambassador, 1749 (coloured engraving)
610684 Ranelagh Gardens. Masquerade for the Venetian Ambassador, 1749 (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ranelagh Gardens)

View of the Public Fireworks for the Peace of Aix La Chapelle 1749 (engraving)
559366 View of the Public Fireworks for the Peace of Aix La Chapelle 1749 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Guild Hall, Paris, 1749
6116580 Guild Hall, Paris, 1749 by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: A View of the Town House or Guild Hall of Paris)

Covent Garden from the Portico of St Pauls Church, London, in 1749 (litho)
5999387 Covent Garden from the Portico of St Pauls Church, London, in 1749 (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old London Bridge - Bucks View 1749 (engraving)
610866 Old London Bridge - Bucks View 1749 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old London Bridge - Bucks View 1749)

Temple in honour of the Peace of Aix la Chapelle 1749 (engraving)
559332 Temple in honour of the Peace of Aix la Chapelle 1749 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The History of the Submarine Boat (b / w photo)
1051576 The History of the Submarine Boat (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of the Submarine Boat)

CJ FOX / CARTOON / 1784
CHARLES JAMES FOX Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, canvasses for Charles James Fox in the Westminster election. Date: 1749 - 1806

CHARLES JAMES FOX British statesman as the Republican Rattlesnake, fascinating the Bedford Squirrel (Duke of Bedford) Date: 1749 - 1806

ART / HOGARTH / ROAST BEEF
THE GATE OF CALAIS, OR, O THE ROAST BEEF OF OLD ENGLAND a satire on the well-fed English versus the poorly- fed French Date: 1749

CHARLES JAMES FOX / SLOUGH
CHARLES JAMES FOX Fox in trouble; The Slough of Despond Date: 1749 - 1806

GOETHE SKATING / FRANKFURT
JOHANN GOETHE Goethe ice-skating in Frankfurt, Germany Date: 1749 - 1832

Madame de Sorquainville, nee Genevieve Antoinette Le Pelletier de Martainville
Madame de Sorquainville, ne e Genevie ve Antoinette Le Pelletier de Martainville (1690-1781), 1749. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

The Performance of La Serenata in the Royal Palace of Naples, 1749. Private Collection

FORT DETROIT, 1749. Map of Fort Detroit based on a drawing by Joseph Gaspard Chaussegros de Le Roy, a French Army engineer, 1749

Paris France French City View Overall Cityscape
General view of the city of Paris taken from an eminence in the village of Chaillot, 1749. After a print by Nathaniel Parr from a print by Nathaniel Parr

Paris France French City View Overall Cityscape
General view of the city of Paris taken from an eminence in the village of Chaillot, 1749. After a print by Nathaniel Parr

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In the year 1749, a myriad of significant events and individuals shaped history. It was a time when great minds like Goethe contemplated life's mysteries through the window of their souls, while Tischbein immortalized their thoughts on canvas. Meanwhile, in England, Rowley's Orrery took center stage as an astronomical marvel that fascinated both scholars and dreamers alike. Edward Jenner and Thiriat embarked on a scientific journey to combat diseases, paving the way for future medical breakthroughs. Across the Atlantic Ocean, William Hale played his part in shaping America's destiny with his unwavering dedication to freedom and justice. In distant lands, Tipu Sultan emerged as a formidable force challenging British imperialism during his reign from 1749 to 1799. Art flourished during this era; Hogarth captured society's essence with his satirical masterpieces like "Roast Beef, " leaving an indelible mark on cultural commentary. The Countess Strathmore graced elegant halls adorned with opulent British Coats of Arms—a symbol of aristocratic pride. Exploration knew no bounds as maps unveiled uncharted territories: China and Tibet in 1749 became subjects of fascination for intrepid adventurers seeking knowledge beyond borders. Meanwhile, William Duke Leinster left an enduring legacy through his noble lineage. Nature revealed its secrets through botanical illustrations crafted by skilled artists in the seventeenth century—each delicate stroke capturing the beauty and complexity of flora that enchanted scientists and enthusiasts alike. Amidst these tales of grandeur stood Princesse De Lamballe—an emblematic figure whose tragic fate mirrored tumultuous times but also embodied resilience amidst adversity. The year 1749 encapsulates a tapestry woven with diverse threads—intellectual pursuits intertwining with political upheaval; artistry merging seamlessly with exploration; nobility coexisting alongside tragedy—all contributing to our collective human narrative.