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One of Four Portraits of Horses - a Chestnut Racehorse with Jockey Up: walking to the left; jockey in buff-yellow jacket, Attributed to James Seymour, 1702-1752, British

A Bay Racehorse with Jockey Up A Chestnut Racehorse with Jockey Up, James Seymour, 1702-1752, British

The Duke of Devonshires Flying Childers Flying Childers with a Groom Signed and dated, lower right: " [monogram] | 1742", James Seymour, 1702-1752, British

Old Fox held by a Groom, James Seymour, 1702-1752, British

The Seven Ages of Man: The Pantaloon, As You Like It, II, vii, Robert Smirke, 1752-1845, British

The Seven Ages of Man: Second Childishness, As You Like It, II, vii, Robert Smirke, 1752-1845, British

The Two Sons of Tipu Sahib, Sultan of Mysore, Being Handed over as Hostages to General Cornwallis, Robert Smirke, 1752-1845, British

A Sportsman An Unkown Sportsman Signed and dated, lower right: E Haytley Pinxit
A Sportsman An Unkown Sportsman Signed and dated, lower right: " E Haytley Pinxit | 1752", Edward Haytley, active 1740-1761, British

The Seven Ages of Man: The Justice, As You Like It, II, vii, Robert Smirke, 1752-1845, British

The Seven Ages of Man: The Soldier, As You Like It, II, vii, Robert Smirke, 1752-1845, British

The Seven Ages of Man: The Lover, As You Like It, II, vii, Robert Smirke, 1752-1845, British

The Seven Ages of Man: The Schoolboy, As You Like It, II, vii, Robert Smirke, 1752-1845, British

The Seven Ages of Man: The Infant, As You Like It, II, vii, Robert Smirke, 1752-1845, British

Sculpture, Sir Andrew Fountaine, Louis Francois Roubiliac, 1702-1762, French

Sir Roger Burgoyne Riding Badger Sir Roger Buroyne Upon His Favourite Horse Badger, With His Bitch Juno Inscribed, in artists hand, in brown paint

The Harbour of Pulo Condere The Harbour of Pulo Condore Inscribed in black paint, verso, center: " view in the Harbor of Pulo Condore" Signed and dated, verso

Burial Ground in the South Seas, John Webber, 1752-1793, British

View of Santa Cruz, Tenerife Signed and dated, lower right: J
View of Santa Cruz, Tenerife Signed and dated, lower right: " J. Webber pinx 1776", John Webber, 1752-1793, British

A Landscape with Distant Classical Ruins, a Bridge, Figures, and Cattle Signed and dated, lower left: " Wm Smith 1752", William Smith, 1707-1764, British

The Vicar of Wakefield, Vol. I, Chap. VIII: Dining in the Hayfields (Surprised by Mr. Thornhills Chaplain) Signed and dated, lower right: " C. R

The Vicar of Wakefield, Vol. II, Chap. III: The Return of Olivia Signed [in later hand?], lower right: " C. R. Ryley", Charles Reuben Ryley, 1752-1798, British

BIBLE: HISTORY, 1752. Frontispiece for A Complete History of the Holy Bible, engraving, English, 1752

NEW YORK: CHURCH, 1752. St. Georges Chapel on Beekman Street, New York, as it appeared in 1752. Lithograph, 1859

NEW YORK CITY CHURCH, 1752. St. Georges Chapel, erected on Beekman Street in 1752: lithograph, 1859

LETTER TO VOLTAIRE from King Frederick II of Prussia (top), and Voltaires reply (bottom), 5 December 1752

FRANKLIN: LIGHTNING ROD. Print issued by the Japanese Ministry of Education, c1880, depicting Benjamin Franklins invention of the lightning rod in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1752

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1799). American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat. Franklin, assisted by his son William

MAP: JAMAICA, 1752. British map of the island of Jamaica, divided into its principal parishes, published 1752

PERUVIAN ROPE BRIDGE. German Etching, 1752

Lightning rods invented by Benjamin Franklin. Line engravings from Franklins book
FRANKLIN: LIGHTNING RODS. Lightning rods invented by Benjamin Franklin. Line engravings from Franklins book, Experiments and Observations on Electricity, 1751-53

Ships horoscope for a Guinea voyage, Aug. 22, 1752
SHIPs HOROSCOPE, 1752. Ships horoscope for a Guinea voyage, Aug. 22, 1752

The plan of Fort York, Red River Valley, in present-day Manitoba. Line engraving, English, 1752
HUDSON BAY FORT, 1752. The plan of Fort York, Red River Valley, in present-day Manitoba. Line engraving, English, 1752

Artists impression of the Benjamin Franklins (1706-1790) investigation of the electrical nature of lightning, made at Philadelphia, USA, in September 1752

Artists impression of the Benjamin Franklins (1706-1790) investigation of the electrical nature of lightning, made at Philadelphia, USA, in September 1752

Alchemist at work, 18th century
Alchemist at work. 18th-century artwork of an alchemist (right) operating bellows at his furnace with an assistant holding a flask for a potion

LUSURIER, Catherine (1752-1781). Portrait of D Alembert. Oil on canvas

AMICONI, Jacopo (1682-1752). The Marques de la Ensenada. Portrait dressed with the Golden Fleece and the Order of St

CLEMENTI, Muzio (1752-1832). Italian composer, pianist and piano builder. Engraving

Christoph August Tiedge
CHRISTOPH AUGUST TIEDGE German writer Date: 1752 - 1841

Jeanne H L Campan - 2
JEANNE LOUISE HENRIETTE CAMPAN French educator Date: 1752 - 1822

Jeanne H L Campan
JEANNE LOUISE HENRIETTE CAMPAN French educator Date: 1752 - 1822

George Burder
GEORGE BURDER Congregational churchman, secretary to the Missionary Society. Date: 1752 - 1832

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1799). American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat. Franklin, assisted by his son William

PRINT SHOP, 1752. Men at work in a printing house. Copper engraving, English, 1752

CARTOUCHES, 1752. Engraving, French, 1752

EXCHANGE, NEW YORK, 1752. The Gentlemens and Exchange Coffee-House at the foot of Broad Street, Manhattan, as it looked in 1752: wood engraving, American, 1882

WALL STREET, 1752. The Royal Exchange at the foot of Broad Street, New York, built in 1752

ALLIGATOR. Copper engraving, English, 1752, after a drawing of 1739

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"1752: A Year of Art, Literature, and Enlightenment" Step back in time to the year 1752, where history unfolded with remarkable events and influential figures. Thomas Chatterton, a prodigious poet and forger, captivated minds with his literary prowess. Engraving of a nautilus and an ammonite showcased the wonders of nature's intricate designs. In the realm of equestrian beauty, "One of Four Portraits of Horses - a Chestnut Horse (? Old Partner) held by a Groom)" captured the grace and strength embodied by these magnificent creatures. Meanwhile, Johann Albrecht Bengel's theological contributions ignited intellectual debates that shaped religious discourse. The royal scene was not devoid of interest either; Maria Teresa Isabella graced courts with her elegance and charm. Chatterton's House on Brook Street stood as a testament to his legacy in London during 1857 while John Nash's captivating photography immortalized moments in time. Traveling afar brings us to Peter & Paul Fortress—a symbol of Russian might—where history unfolded within its walls. Fanny Burney (E Burney), through her writings, transported readers into vivid worlds filled with emotion and intrigue. Art enthusiasts marveled at the "Portrait Brak Family Amsterdam Mennonites Family portrait, " capturing familial bonds frozen in paint strokes. The profound ideas put forth by English philosopher John Locke resonated even beyond his lifetime through copper engravings like those created in 1752. Lastly but certainly not leastly is Benjamin Franklin who harnessed lightning itself—an emblematic moment that forever altered our understanding of electricity. As we reflect upon this pivotal year marked by creativity, intellectuality, scientific breakthroughs, artistic expressions, and societal changes—we are reminded how each passing year leaves an indelible mark on humanity's journey towards progress.