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1758 Collection

"1758: A Year of Legends and Achievements" In the year 1758, amidst a world in flux, remarkable individuals emerged to leave an indelible mark on history

Background image1758 Collection: LORD NELSON 1758 - 1805

LORD NELSON 1758 - 1805
HORATIO, LORD NELSON British naval officer

Background image1758 Collection: Jonathan Edwards

Jonathan Edwards
JONATHAN EDWARDS American Clergyman and Theologian

Background image1758 Collection: Map of Spitsbergen, Norway

Map of Spitsbergen, Norway
Map of Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway Date: 1758

Background image1758 Collection: Horatio, Lord Nelson

Horatio, Lord Nelson
HORATIO, LORD NELSON sketched at Napoli in 1797

Background image1758 Collection: Portrait of 1st Viscount Horatio Nelson, 1785-1805

Portrait of 1st Viscount Horatio Nelson, 1785-1805
This is a photographic reproduction of a painting of the 1st Viscount Horatio Nelson who lived from 1758 to 1805

Background image1758 Collection: Noah Webster

Noah Webster
NOAH WEBSTER American lexicographer and author

Background image1758 Collection: Nelson on Shore

Nelson on Shore
HORATIO, LORD NELSON standing on a rocky shore, while a line of warships sails past behind him

Background image1758 Collection: Horatio, Lord Nelson

Horatio, Lord Nelson Sailor

Background image1758 Collection: Battle of Zorndorf

Battle of Zorndorf
BATTLE OF ZORNDORF Friedrich der Grosse leads his soldiers at the Battle of Zorndorf, defeating the Russians though he loses 11, 000 men in the process

Background image1758 Collection: Nelson / Birthplace

Nelson / Birthplace
HORATIO LORD NELSON English naval officers birthplace at Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, six miles from North Walsham

Background image1758 Collection: HOGARTH / THE BENCH

HOGARTH / THE BENCH
The difference between character and caricature. The central figure is Sir John Willes, Chief Justice, lecher and scourge of rioters

Background image1758 Collection: LAVOISIER, Marie Anne Pierrette (1758-1836); Lavoisier, Anto

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

Background image1758 Collection: Fort Duquesne, 1758

Fort Duquesne, 1758
FORT DUQUESNE, 1758. Colonel George Washington of the Virginia militia planting the British flag at Fort Duquesne (rebuilt as Fort Pitt), November 1758. Wood engraving, late 19th century

Background image1758 Collection: Lady Nelson

Lady Nelson
LADY FRANCES NELSON Originally Frances Woolward, she met Horatio Nelson in 1785 and married him in 1787

Background image1758 Collection: Lord Nelson / Crypt / Tomb

Lord Nelson / Crypt / Tomb
HORATIO, LORD NELSON English naval officers tomb in the Crypt of St Pauls Cathedral

Background image1758 Collection: Hogarth Election / 4Of4(C)

Hogarth Election / 4Of4(C)
THE ELECTION Chairing the Member after the election plate 4 of 4

Background image1758 Collection: Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount (1758-1805)

Nelson, Horatio Nelson, Viscount (1758-1805)

Background image1758 Collection: Fredrick Ponsonby

Fredrick Ponsonby
FREDRICK PONSONBY 3RD EARL OF BESSBOROUGH Also Viscount Duncannon Date: 1758 - 1844

Background image1758 Collection: Carle Vernet, French (1758-1836), Lithographic Printing House of F. Delpech, lithograph

Carle Vernet, French (1758-1836), Lithographic Printing House of F. Delpech, lithograph

Background image1758 Collection: S Whitbread / Col Eng

S Whitbread / Col Eng
Samuel Whitbread Brewer and Mp

Background image1758 Collection: Nelson Blinded at Calvi

Nelson Blinded at Calvi
HORATIO, LORD NELSON English naval officer loses the sight of his eye at Calvi

Background image1758 Collection: Samuel Whitbread

Samuel Whitbread
SAMUEL WHITBREAD Brewer and statesman

Background image1758 Collection: Industry, century XVIII

Industry, century XVIII
3499719 Industry, century XVIII; (add.info.: Industry, century XVIII. Engraving of 1758. Machinery used for foundry of plumb.); PHAS/UIG.

Background image1758 Collection: Ferney near Geneva, Switzerland, 1786

Ferney near Geneva, Switzerland, 1786
538515 Ferney near Geneva, Switzerland, 1786.; (add.info.: Ferney near Geneva, Switzerland, 1786. The chateau where Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire (1694-1778), French writer and pholosopher

Background image1758 Collection: Four Prints of an Election: Chairing the Member, Plate IV, 1758

Four Prints of an Election: Chairing the Member, Plate IV, 1758. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Four Prints of an Election: Chairing the Member, Plate IV, 1758. Private Collection

Background image1758 Collection: Four Prints of an Election: Canvassing for Votes, Plate II, 1758

Four Prints of an Election: Canvassing for Votes, Plate II, 1758. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Four Prints of an Election: Canvassing for Votes, Plate II, 1758. Private Collection

Background image1758 Collection: Four Prints of an Election: The Polling, Plate III, 1758. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)

Four Prints of an Election: The Polling, Plate III, 1758. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Four Prints of an Election: The Polling, Plate III, 1758. Private Collection

Background image1758 Collection: Four Prints of an Election: An Election Entertainment, Plate I, 1758

Four Prints of an Election: An Election Entertainment, Plate I, 1758. Creator: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Four Prints of an Election: An Election Entertainment, Plate I, 1758. Private Collection

Background image1758 Collection: Portrait of the Pope Clement XIII (1693-1769), 1758. Creator: Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-1779)

Portrait of the Pope Clement XIII (1693-1769), 1758. Creator: Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-1779)
Portrait of the Pope Clement XIII (1693-1769), 1758. Found in the collection of the Ca Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento veneziano

Background image1758 Collection: Drapery Study for 'Mary and Elizabeth Royall', c. 1758. Creator: John Singleton Copley

Drapery Study for "Mary and Elizabeth Royall", c. 1758. Creator: John Singleton Copley
Drapery Study for "Mary and Elizabeth Royall", c. 1758

Background image1758 Collection: the king

the king
Fabrizio Daminelli

Background image1758 Collection: Monarca

Monarca
Fabrizio Daminelli

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female
Fabrizio Daminelli

Background image1758 Collection: Aeshna juncea

Aeshna juncea
Fabrizio Daminelli

Background image1758 Collection: Ferdinand VI (1713-1759), 1750-1758 by Louis Michel Van Loo

Ferdinand VI (1713-1759), 1750-1758 by Louis Michel Van Loo
Ferdinand VI (1713-1759). King of Spain (1746-1759). Portrait by Louis Michel Van Loo (1707-1771), 1750-1758. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Background image1758 Collection: Walnut glass-fronted display cabinet

Walnut glass-fronted display cabinet from a furniture showroom catalogue, numbered as number 1758. Date: 1940s

Background image1758 Collection: HUNTING/BEAR/NELSON

HUNTING/BEAR/NELSON
HORATIO, LORD NELSON English naval officer as a young boy, taking part in a bear hunt Date: 1758 - 1805

Background image1758 Collection: LORD NELSON/BEAR HUNT

LORD NELSON/BEAR HUNT
HORATIO, LORD NELSON English naval officer as a young boy, taking part in a bear hunt Date: 1758 - 1805

Background image1758 Collection: Pompey, the most popular lion at the Tower of London. 1758 (engraving)

Pompey, the most popular lion at the Tower of London. 1758 (engraving)
611070 Pompey, the most popular lion at the Tower of London. 1758 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pompey, the most popular lion at the Tower of London)

Background image1758 Collection: Colonnade du Louvre, vue prise de la rue des Poulies, vers 1758 (engraving)

Colonnade du Louvre, vue prise de la rue des Poulies, vers 1758 (engraving)
963013 Colonnade du Louvre, vue prise de la rue des Poulies, vers 1758 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonnade du Louvre)

Background image1758 Collection: View of the temporary bridge of London as it appeared on fire on the night of 11 April 1758

View of the temporary bridge of London as it appeared on fire on the night of 11 April 1758 (engraving)
820097 View of the temporary bridge of London as it appeared on fire on the night of 11 April 1758 (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1758 Collection: Attack by Royal Highlanders on the Ticonderoga Fort, Battle of Ticonderoga

Attack by Royal Highlanders on the Ticonderoga Fort, Battle of Ticonderoga (Battle of Carillon), 8 July 1758, during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). Date: 1758

Background image1758 Collection: Freemasons Charity School

Freemasons Charity School
View of the school from the street in 1801. The school was built in 1758. Date: 1875

Background image1758 Collection: Rosomonds Pond

Rosomonds Pond
View in St James Park looking across the pond towards Westminster c.1758 Date: 1875

Background image1758 Collection: Rosamonds Pond, St. James Park, circa 1758

Rosamonds Pond, St. James Park, circa 1758 (filled up in 1770). Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Background image1758 Collection: The White Hart, Bishopsgate Street

The White Hart, Bishopsgate Street. Medieval pub rebuilt in 1480 on the site of a public house dated back to 1246. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of

Background image1758 Collection: Portrait of Captain the Hon. Robert Boyle Walsingham, M. P. (1736-1780), full-length

Portrait of Captain the Hon. Robert Boyle Walsingham, M. P. (1736-1780), full-length
991391 Portrait of Captain the Hon. Robert Boyle Walsingham, M.P. (1736-1780), full-length. 1758 (oil on unlined canvas) by Hone



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"1758: A Year of Legends and Achievements" In the year 1758, amidst a world in flux, remarkable individuals emerged to leave an indelible mark on history. Lord Nelson, born in this very year, would go on to become one of Britain's greatest naval heroes. His legacy would forever be intertwined with tales of bravery and leadership. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, Jonathan Edwards was making waves as a prominent theologian and preacher. His influential sermons sparked spiritual awakenings that shaped the religious landscape of colonial America. As explorers ventured into uncharted territories, a map of Spitsbergen in Norway came into existence. This cartographic marvel unveiled new horizons and ignited curiosity about the unknown corners of our planet. The portrait of 1st Viscount Horatio Nelson captured his charismatic presence and unwavering determination. Little did anyone know at that time that he would lead Britain to victory against formidable foes like Napoleon Bonaparte. While Noah Webster may have seemed like an ordinary man during this era, little did people realize that his passion for language would result in the creation of one of the most influential dictionaries ever published - Webster's Dictionary. Nelson on shore evokes images of him standing tall amidst crashing waves; a symbol not only for his maritime prowess but also for his resilience in facing adversity head-on. The Battle of Zorndorf marked a turning point in European conflicts as Prussian forces clashed with Russian troops during the Seven Years' War. The outcome reshaped political alliances and set Europe on a path towards transformation. In Hogarth's masterpiece "The Bench, " societal issues were laid bare through satire and social commentary. It served as both entertainment and criticism during an era where art played a pivotal role in shaping public opinion. Marie Anne Pierrette Lavoisier broke barriers as one of France's leading chemists despite being overshadowed by her husband Antoine Lavoisier.