1754 Collection

JOIN OR DIE CARTOON, 1754. First American political cartoon, originally published by Benjamin Franklin in his Pennsylvania Gazette, 1754

Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in wedding costumes
Louis XVI, King of France (1754-1793, reigned 1774-1792) with his wife Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) in their wedding costumes at the ages of 15 and 14 respectively

Banastre Tarleton (1782)
SIR BANASTRE TARLETON British soldier in the Revolutionary Wars in America (depicted here as Lieutenant Colonel)

Talleyrand / Boilly
PRINCE CHARLES-MAURICE TALLEYRAND-PERIGORD Prince de Benevent French statesman

The output of the Duke of Choiseul (1719-1785) of St. Peter
Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Italian painter. The output of the Duke of Choiseul (1719-1785) of St. Peters Square in Rome, 1754. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

Talleyrand (Sasso)
CHARLES MAURICE, prince TALLEYRAND French statesman

Talleyrand / Freeman
PRINCE C.M. DE TALLEYRAND French statesman

George Crabbe / Phillips
GEORGE CRABBE English poet

Sir John Strange
SIR JOHN STRANGE lawyer and statesman, Master of the Rolls

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665913 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

Peddler selling prints in street, 17th century, London
2603869 Peddler selling prints in street, 17th century, London; (add.info.: Peddler selling printed ballads in the street. 17th century London).

Goddess Hecate (engraving)
2603981 Goddess Hecate (engraving); (add.info.: Hecate, triple - bodied daughter of the Titan Perses and of Asteria. As goddess of the lower world, in Ancient Greek mythology she ruled over magic)

Portrait of Christopher Columbus (engraving)
2604124 Portrait of Christopher Columbus (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of an ivory niello showing Christopher Columbus (1451 - 1506), Genoese explorer

Batavia, Dutch East India, 18th century
6116572 Batavia, Dutch East India, 18th century; (add.info.: The City of Batavia in the Island of Java. After a hand-coloured print dated 1754)

A 1754 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Ferdinand VI
3432503 A 1754 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Ferdinand VI , from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui

Knight Templar in travelling dress, 16th century (woodcut)
2604088 Knight Templar in travelling dress, 16th century (woodcut); (add.info.: Knight Templar in travelling dress. Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon)

Mechanical blacksmiths (engraving)
2604084 Mechanical blacksmiths (engraving); (add.info.: Hero of Alexandria's (lst century AD) mechanical blacksmiths. Woodcut from "Gli Artificiose e curiosi moti spiritale de Herone"

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665969 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

Portrait of John Hampden (1594 - 1643)
2603833 Portrait of John Hampden (1594 - 1643); (add.info.: John Hampden (1594 - 1643) English Parliamentary leader. Died at the Battle of Chalgrove, 18 June 1643

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

Knight of Malta also called Knight Hospitaller, 16th century (engraving)
2604087 Knight of Malta also called Knight Hospitaller, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Knight of Malta also called Knight Hospitaller)

The Gardener's Labyrinth an early popular book about gardening, 1577 (engraving)
2604737 The Gardener's Labyrinth an early popular book about gardening, 1577 (engraving); (add.info.: The Gardener's Labyrinth or The Gardeners Labyrinth was an early popular book about)

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665914 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

Peddler selling prints in street, 17th century, London
2603868 Peddler selling prints in street, 17th century, London; (add.info.: Female peddler selling printed ballads in the street. 17th century London).

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665967 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

Flower pots or gardeners: owned by Edouard Andre 1760, decorated by Vieillard 1754
FLO4633440 Flower pots or gardeners: owned by Edouard Andre 1760, decorated by Vieillard 1754, owned by Baron Alphonse de Rothschild 1752, decorated by Vieillard 1759

Chief Wahunsonacock smoking in his hut, 1686 (engraving)
2604121 Chief Wahunsonacock smoking in his hut, 1686 (engraving); (add.info.: Top: Chief Wahunsonacock (father of Pocahontas)

King Don Sebastian Infant Heir of Portugal (painting)
2601148 King Don Sebastian Infant Heir of Portugal (painting); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665972 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665970 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript)
3665968 The poet Nezami recounts the tales of Alexander the great, 12th century (manuscript); (add.info.: Persian (Iranian) Islamic style, manuscript

Johann Gutenberg (circa 1400 - 1468)
2603863 Johann Gutenberg (circa 1400 - 1468); (add.info.: Johann Gutenberg (c1400 - 1468) reading proofs while his assistant works the printing press

Comparison of embryos of Pig, Cow, Rabbit and Man (engraving)
2604141 Comparison of embryos of Pig, Cow, Rabbit and Man (engraving); (add.info.: Haeckel's comparison of embryos of Pig, Cow, Rabbit and Man)

Hiller OH-23G Raven 615245
Hiller OH-23G Raven 64-15245 (msn 1754), at Wheeler Air Force Base, in Hawaii Date: circa 1980

JEANNE-MARIE ROLAND French revolutionary who, having the misfortune to be the wrong kind of revolutionary, dies by the guillotine Date: 1754 - 1793

Engraving of a child in the womb from A Set of Anatomical Tables, with Explanations
1764836 Engraving of a child in the womb from A Set of Anatomical Tables, with Explanations, and an Abridgement, of the Practice of Midwifery, 1754 (engraving) by Smellie

A Chelsea large fluted circular dish painted with three peasants playing marbles after
1766851 A Chelsea large fluted circular dish painted with three peasants playing marbles after Teniers Le Jeu de la Gobille, c.1754 (ceramic) by English School

Tilforladelig Kort over Eglandet St. Croix udi America, Copenhagen, 1754
828371 Tilforladelig Kort over Eglandet St. Croix udi America, Copenhagen, 1754, 1754 (hand coloured engraving) by Unknown artist

Interior of Furnivals Inn, after Nicholls, 1754 (engraving)
3636450 Interior of Furnivals Inn, after Nicholls, 1754 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Furnivals Inn, after Nicholls, 1754)

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)

Leicester Square, London, in 1754 (engraving)
586207 Leicester Square, London, in 1754 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leicester Square, London, in 1754); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Elizabeth Canning, Aged 19, The remarkable Quaker (engraving)
5232772 Elizabeth Canning, Aged 19, The remarkable Quaker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Canning, Aged 19, The remarkable Quaker)

Roman mosaic pavement found at Blackfriars, Leicester. 2nd century

Edward Cave, printer, born 1891, died 1754 (engraving)
607863 Edward Cave, printer, born 1891, died 1754 (engraving) by Kyte, Francis (fl.1710-45) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Cave, printer, born 1891)

St Jamess Square, London (engraving)
602893 St Jamess Square, London (engraving) by Nicholls, Sutton (fl.1700-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Jamess Square, London; published 1754); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Exterior of Furnivals Inn, 1754 (engraving)
3636449 Exterior of Furnivals Inn, 1754 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exterior of Furnivals Inn, 1754)

The choir of St Pauls before the removal of the screen, from an engraving published in 1754 (engraving)
3636151 The choir of St Pauls before the removal of the screen, from an engraving published in 1754 (engraving) by English School

Old Westminster Bridge in 1754 (engraving)
3636554 Old Westminster Bridge in 1754 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Westminster Bridge in 1754)

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"1754: A Year of Royal Weddings, Political Cartoons, and Noteworthy Figures" In 1754, amidst the grandeur of Versailles, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette donned exquisite wedding costumes to celebrate their union. This iconic image would later become a symbol of opulence and extravagance. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, Benjamin Franklin introduced the world to political satire with his groundbreaking cartoon "JOIN OR DIE. " Published in his Pennsylvania Gazette, this was the first American political cartoon that urged unity among colonies against French expansionism. Back in Europe, the Duke of Choiseul exerted his influence as one of St. Peter's most prominent diplomats. His strategic maneuvers shaped European politics during this era. Talleyrand emerged as a significant figure during this time. Known for his cunning diplomacy skills and ability to adapt to changing circumstances, he left an indelible mark on history through various portraits by artists like Sasso, Freeman, and Boilly. Literature also flourished in 1754 when George Crabbe collaborated with Phillips to create literary masterpieces that captivated readers' hearts and minds. Sir John Strange made notable contributions as a legal scholar during this period. His expertise influenced legal systems around the world for years to come. The year it also witnessed important maritime events such as Captain Bligh's voyages which laid foundations for future explorations and discoveries. Lastly, aviation enthusiasts marveled at Hiller OH-23G Raven 615245 - an aircraft that showcased advancements in aerial technology during this era. As we reflect upon these diverse facets – from royal weddings to political cartoons; influential figures to artistic expressions; technological progressions to intellectual achievements – it becomes evident that this year truly marked a pivotal moment in history where old traditions collided with new ideas shaping our present-day world.