1759 Collection (page 12)

PAPER CURRENCY, 1759. Five pound paper bill issued in Philadelphia, 1759

CHIPPENDALE CHAIRS, 1759. Designs for chairs in the French manner by Thomas Chippendale, 1759

CROWN POINT, 1760. South view of the fort at Crown Point on Lake Champlain, New York. Wash drawing, 1760, by Thomas Davies

CROWN POINT, 1759. South view of the fort at Crown Point on Lake Champlain, New York. Watercolor, 1759, by Thomas Davies

CROWN POINT, 1759. Southeast view of the fort at Crown Point on Lake Champlain, New York. Wash drawing, 1759, by Thomas Davies

FORT TICONDEROGA, 1759. View of Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain, New York. Watercolor, 1759, by Thomas Davies

GRAVESTONE, 1759. Rubbing from an 18th century New England gravestone

Engraving after the etching and engraving, 1759, by William Hogarth
HOGARTH: COCKPIT, 1759. Engraving after the etching and engraving, 1759, by William Hogarth

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Namibia - The isolated Spitzkoppe mountain (1759 m ) majestically rises above the surrounding plains. With high grass at the end of the rainy season in April. Date:

Portrait of Pope Clement XIII by Anton Raphael Mengs 1759. Pope Clement XIII (1693 - 1769 in Rome), Pope from 16 July 1758 to 2 February 1769

James Wolfe (1727-1759) English soldier. Death of General Wolfe at battle of Heights of Abraham above Quebec 13 September 1759. Wolfe lived to hear that his attack was successful. Engraving 1831

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), in 1759 (1906). Mozarts first attempt, at the age of three, to play the piano. In the doorway his sister Nannerl and his father Leopold look

Ceremony for the release of Father Ephraim de Nevers from the prisons of the Inquisition, Goa, c1650. Ephraim de Nevers, a French Capuchin monk, went as a missionary to India in c1645

Three women condemned by the Inquisition. Copperplate engraving, Cologne, 1759

Trial by the Spanish Inquisition in progress in Madrid. Copperplate engraving published Cologne, 1759

Burning of heretics sentenced by the Inquisition. Copperplate engraving published Cologne, 1759. Private collection

The Great Lisbon Earthquake of l November 1755 which destroyed much of the city and killed thousands of the inhabitants. The earthquake was followed by a tidal wave

Vincenzo Lunardi, Nesmith, Pinxt.; Burke, Fecit

Capitan Dn. Vincente Lunardi. Nesmith, Pinxt.; Burke, Fecit

Quentin Pierre Chedel After Jean-baptiste Oudry (french
Quentin-pierre Chedel After Jean-baptiste Oudry (french, 1705 - 1763 ), Le Corbeau, La Gazelle, La Tortue Et Le Rat (the Crow, The Gazelle, The Tortoise, And, Published 1759, Hand-colored Etching)

Statue of the Scottish Poet Robert Burns, 1759 1796

BOOKCASE G. F. HANDEL. Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 1759 was a German-born British
BOOKCASE G.F. HANDEL. Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 1759 was a German-born British Baroque composer, famous for his operas, oratorios, anthems and organ concertos

Paradise tanager, 18th century C013 / 6255
Paradise tanager (Tangara chilensis) with a small black and red snake, 18th-century artwork. This bird is found in the forests of the Amazon Basin in South America

HANDEL, George Frideric (1685-1759). German Baroque composer, naturalized British in 1726. Oil on canvas

Schiller, Friedrich von (1759-1805). German poet and playwright. Wilhelm Tell. Edition of Leipzig, 1922. Etching

AGREDA, Esteban de (1759-1842). Faun. Neoclassicism. Terra-cotta

John Marquess Camden
JOHN JEFFERIES PRATT, earl (later marquess) CAMDEN Statesman : Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. Date: 1759 - 1840

Handel (Denner)
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL (Georg Friedrich) German musician in England Date: 1685 - 1759

Washingtons Marriage
WASHINGTONs MARRIAGE to Martha Dandridge Custis, 6 January 1759. Lithograph, 1854, after Junius Brutus Stearns

FRANKLIN: RESIDENCE, 1759. Mylne Square, the residence of Benjamin Franklin in Edinburgh in 1759. Wood engraving

QUEBEC: RUINS, 1761. View of the bishops house at Quebec, Canada, showing ruins resulting from the British siege of 1759, during the French and Indian War

PAPER CURRENCY, 1759. A five pound note printed by Benjamin Franklin in 1759

MARQUIS DE MONTCALM (1712-1759). Marquis Louis Joseph de Montcalm de Saint-Veran. French soldier. The death of General Montcalm

BATTLE OF QUEBEC, 1759. Plan of British and French military operations at the Battle of Quebec, Canada, 13 September 1759, during the French and Indian War

MARQUIS DE MONTCALM (1712-1759). Louis Joseph de Montcalm de Saint-Veran. French soldier, mortally wounded at the Battle of Quebec, 13 September 1759. Line engraving

EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE, 1759. Sectional view of the lighthouse at Eddystone, England, rebuilt by John Smeaton in 1759. Line engraving, 19th century

FREDERICK II (1712-1786). King of Prussia, 1740-1786. Frederick the Great watching his troops in defeat at the Battle of Kunersdorf (Kunowice), 12 August 1759. Wood engraving, 19th century

JAMES WOLFE (1727-1759). British army officer. General Wolfe killed at the Siege of Quebec, 1759. Copper engraving, English, 1792

WOLFE AT QUEBEC, 1759. A view of the taking of Quebec by the English forces commanded by General James Wolfe, 13 September 1759. Line engraving, English, 1760

CANADA: WOLFEs EXPEDITION. General James Wolfes expedition against Quebec, 1759. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

WOLFE AT QUEBEC, 1759. A view of the taking of Quebeck by the English forces commanded by General Wolfe, Sept. 13, 1759. Wolfes expedition against Quebec, 1759. Color line engraving, English, 1760

Il Capitano Vincenzo Lunardi, nato in Lucca li 3 gennajo 1759, che esequi il suo XIII viaggio, aereo in Napoli li 13 settembre 1789. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi

A north view of Fort Royal in the island of Guadaloupe, when

Rto. del Capitan dn. Vincente Lunardi. Nacio en Lucca el dia 11 de enero de 1759... Head-and-shoulders portrait of Italian balloonist Vincent Lunardi

Samuel Johnsons House
DR SAMUEL JOHNSONs house at 17 Gough Square, off Fleet Street, London. Johnston lived here from 1748 - 1759. Date: built 1700

Harewood House Hallway
Harewood House, near Leeds, Yorkshire, a stately home built (1759) for the Lascelles family, whose fortune came from haberdashery and Customs work in the West Indies. Date: built 1759 - 1769

William Collins, Writer
WILLIAM COLLINS Writer whose poetical career commenced at age 12 (this engraving shows him at 14); friend of Johnson and other luminaries of the time. Date: 1721 - 1759

Thomas Bradbury
THOMAS BRADBURY Congregational churchman Date: 1677 - 1759

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In the year 1759, history witnessed a multitude of remarkable events and creations that shaped our world. Among them were the Four Eddystone Lighthouses, standing tall against treacherous waves, guiding ships to safety with their unwavering light. It was also in this year that two literary giants emerged: Robert Burns and Mary Wollstonecraft. Burns enchanted us with his poetic prowess while Wollstonecraft challenged societal norms through her thought-provoking writings. The spirit of enlightenment prevailed as Dr. Pangloss from Voltaire's "Candide" spread his optimistic philosophy amidst a changing world. Meanwhile, Reynolds immortalized beauty on canvas with his masterpiece "Cleopatra, " featuring Kitty Fisher dissolving a precious pearl. Artistic expressions continued to flourish as Nasmyth captured the essence of Robert Burns in paint, revealing the poet's soul through brushstrokes. Opie portrayed Mary Wollstonecraft's strength and intellect on canvas, inspiring generations to come. Music found its prodigy in Handel even at an early age; his talent resonated throughout time and continues to enchant audiences today. Charles Simeon dedicated himself to spreading faith and hope during challenging times. Literature took us on adventures as Rasselas and Imlac dug deep into tunnels, symbolizing humanity's quest for meaning and purpose beyond material possessions. Amidst all these achievements, William Kirby (Howard) made significant contributions to entomology – unraveling nature's mysteries one insect at a time. The year 1759 serves as a testament to human ingenuity across various fields – from engineering marvels like lighthouses protecting lives at sea to artistic masterpieces capturing emotions frozen in time. It reminds us that each era leaves behind its own legacy for future generations to cherish and build upon.