1763 Collection

Wolfe Tone / Scriven
THEOBALD WOLFE TONE Irish patriot (profile)

Wolfe Tone, Irish patriot
(Theobald) Wolfe Tone, Irish patriot, regarded as the father of Irish republicanism

MAPS / BRITAIN / 1763
An accurate map of Great Britain and Ireland from the best authorities

MAP / EUROPE 1763
Map of Europe

CLAUDE CHAPPE 1763-1805
CLAUDE CHAPPE French Engineer. Invented a telegraph system employing visual semaphore signals. With his brother, he erected signals between Paris & Lille

MAP / ASIA 1763
Map of Asia Date: 1763

COOK: NEWFOUNDLAND, 1763. A Sketch of the Island of Newfoundland drawn in 1763 by James Cook when he was a sailing-master in the Royal Navy

Josephine (Pape)
MARIE JOSEPHE ROSE TASCHER BEAUHARNAIS DE LA PAGERIE empress of France, first wife of Napoleon, at the door of his room... Not tonight, Josephine !

MAP / AFRICA 1763
Map of Africa

Cardinal Joseph Fesch
CARDINAL JOSEPH FESCH half-brother of Napoleons mother, active during Napoleonic period as negotiator between France and the Vatican

Riot at the burning of The North Briton newspaper, 1763
Wilkes and Liberty, riot at the burning of The North Briton newspaper Date: 1763

GEORGE MONCK BERKELEY poet, descendant of Berkeley the philosopher ; died aged 29 -'Mr Berkeley's death was an unspeakable grief to his Parents, as you can imagine. Date: 1763 - 1793

Sir John Bayley Judge 1763 1841 Court King Bench
sir, john, bayley, judge, 1763, 1841, court, king, bench, london, wearing, black, cap, means, process, condemning, wretched, malefactor, death, king's, history, historical, 10152355

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)

Escalier d honneur, construit par Contant d Ivry, 1763 (engraving)
963328 Escalier d honneur, construit par Contant d Ivry, 1763 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Escalier d honneur, construit par Contant d Ivry, 1763)

Children of King Charles Philippe of France - Count of Artois, later King Charles X of France, and Marie Clotilde, later Queen of Sardinia Date: 1763

English attack on Nova Colonia del Sacramento by East India Company Privateers under the command of Captain John Macnamara, Rio de la Plata, south-western Uruguay, 6 January 1763

Searles Boat Yard
The family boat and barge-building concern of George Searle at Lambeth ran from around 1763 to the early 1830s. Date: 1875

Lansdowne House
A view of Lansdowne House to the south of Berkeley Square, London was designed by Robert Adam as a house for John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute but in 1763 he sold it (one year into its building)

Portrait of Samuel Martin, Bust Length, in a Pink Coat, White Stock
824268 Portrait of Samuel Martin, Bust Length, in a Pink Coat, White Stock and Lace-Edged White Shirt, with His Right Hand Tucked into His Jacket, c.1763 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth

Owl, 1733-1763 (hand-coloured engraving)
986465 Owl, 1733-1763 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 36x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Owl)

Chiswick House, in 1763 (engraving)
3637222 Chiswick House, in 1763 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chiswick House, in 1763)

Maison ou est ne Vauquelin, en 1763, a Saint-Andre d Hebertot, Calvados (engraving)
3645390 Maison ou est ne Vauquelin, en 1763, a Saint-Andre d Hebertot, Calvados (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maison ou est ne Vauquelin, en 1763)

Bal du Mai, donne a Versailles pendant le carnaval de l annee 1763 (engraving)
3644288 Bal du Mai, donne a Versailles pendant le carnaval de l annee 1763 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bal du Mai)

A Male Peacock in Full Display, 1763 (hand coloured engraving)
3431741 A Male Peacock in Full Display, 1763 (hand coloured engraving) by Frisch, Johann Leonhard (1666-1743); Private Collection; (add.info)

The representation of the drawing of the State Lottery at Guildhall, 1763 (coloured engraving)
607179 The representation of the drawing of the State Lottery at Guildhall, 1763 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Drawing the state lottery in Guildhall, 1763 (engraving)
607178 Drawing the state lottery in Guildhall, 1763 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing the state lottery in Guildhall)

Incendie de l Opera en 1763 (engraving)
963313 Incendie de l Opera en 1763 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incendie de l Opera en 1763)

Incendie de la salle de l Opera du Palais-Royal, en 1763, d apres une estampe contemporaine (engraving)
6005527 Incendie de la salle de l Opera du Palais-Royal, en 1763, d apres une estampe contemporaine (engraving) by French School

How the Old Actors dressed "Shakspere"(engraving)
1604023 How the Old Actors dressed " Shakspere" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How the Old Actors dressed " Shakspere")

London Coffee-Houses, Past and Present (engraving)
5224059 London Coffee-Houses, Past and Present (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Coffee-Houses, Past and Present)

Incendie de l Opera, Palais-Royal, en 1763 (engraving)
5215667 Incendie de l Opera, Palais-Royal, en 1763 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incendie de l Opera, Palais-Royal, en 1763)

Interior of the L eglise de la Madeleine after the design of the architect Pierre Contant d Ivry, c. 1763. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of the writer Louis-Sebastien Mercier (1740-1814), c. 1763. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

PARIS / SEINE / NEUF / ROYAL
the Seine, viewed from the middle of Pont Neuf to Pont Royal Date: 1763

FOLKLORE / MANTIGER
The Mantyger of South America was described as being the size of a dog, with olive and brown hair and a head resembling that of a horse. Date: 1763

LOUIS XV IN PARIS
LOUIS XV inaugurates the Place Louis XV, later the place de la Concorde, 1754 - 1763; street children scramble for the coins he throws Date: 1710-1774

JEAN VICTOR MOREAU French military Date: 1763 - 1813

Tithonus. Costume design for the opera Titon et l Aurore by Jean-Joseph de Mondonville, 1763
Tithonus. Costume design for the opera Titon et l Aurore (Tithonus and Aurora) by Jean-Joseph de Mondonville, 1763. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (1712-1786), 1763. Creator: Ziesenis, Johann Georg
Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia (1712-1786), 1763. Found in the Collection of Stiftung PreuB ische Schlo sser und Ga rten Berlin-Brandenburg

Portrait of the Marquise de Pompadour (1721-1764), 1763. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux Arts, Orleans

PONIATOWSKI, Josef Antoni, Prince (1763-1813). Polish leader, general, minister of war and army chief, who became a Marshal of the Empire. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

Expedition of Malaspina. Philippines. Zamboanga
Malaspina Expedition. Philippines (1792). Village of Zamboanga. Drawing by Fernando Brambila. Drawing. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Navy Museum

Portrait Sigmund Ludwig von Lerber 1763 oil canvas
Portrait of Sigmund Ludwig von Lerber, 1763, oil on canvas, 83 x 65 cm, not marked. Top left alliance arms Lerber, Tillier, Emanuel Handmann, Basel 1718-1781 Bern

Portrait William V Prince Orange-Nassau Willem V
Portrait of William V, Prince of Orange-Nassau, Portrait of Willem V (1748-1806), Prince of Orange-Nassau. Half-length, standing, the right hand on a staff

Portrait woman black scarf Bust left facing front
Portrait of a woman with a black scarf, Portrait of a woman with a black scarf. Bust to the left, facing front. Part of the portrait image collection

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"1763: A Year of Exploration, Rebellion, and Change" In the year 1763, the world witnessed a series of remarkable events that shaped history. From the rise of influential figures like Wolfe Tone and Scriven to significant discoveries by explorers such as Claude Chappe and James Cook, this year marked a turning point in various realms. Wolfe Tone emerged as an Irish patriot during this time, advocating for independence and fighting against British rule. His unwavering determination inspired many others to join his cause. Meanwhile, maps became crucial tools in understanding global dynamics. Britain's influence expanded across continents as they meticulously charted their territories in Asia and Africa in 1763. These maps provided valuable insights into trade routes, resources, and geopolitical strategies. Claude Chappe revolutionized communication with his invention of semaphore telegraphy systems between 1763-1805. This groundbreaking technology enabled rapid transmission of messages over long distances - a feat that would transform society forever. James Cook embarked on his journey to Newfoundland in 1763 as a sailing-master. His sketch of the island showcased its beauty while laying the groundwork for future expeditions and scientific exploration. Josephine Pape made her mark on history through her artistic talents. Her works captured the essence of life during this era - from portraits depicting Cardinal Joseph Fesch to vivid landscapes showcasing Europe's diverse scenery. Not all events were peaceful; riots erupted during the burning of The North Briton newspaper in 1763. George Monck Berkeley found himself at odds with public sentiment as tensions flared amidst political turmoil. As we reflect upon these pivotal moments from 1763, it becomes clear that this was a year filled with ambition, discovery, rebellion, and transformation – setting the stage for even greater changes yet to come.