1765 Collection (page 4)

Orpheus Cerberus 1765 Ferdinand Dietz German
Orpheus and Cerberus, c. 1765. Ferdinand Dietz (German, 1708-1777). Sandstone; with base: 304.8 cm (120 in.); base: 38.1 x 102.9 x 102.9 cm (15 x 40 1/2 x 40 1/2 in.); without base

Gold Mother--Pearl Box 1765 Austria Vienna 18th century
Gold and Mother-of-Pearl Box, c. 1765. Austria, Vienna(?), 18th century. Gold and mother-of-pearl; overall: 9.3 x 12.1 x 9.6 cm (3 11/16 x 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.)

Box Form Asparagus 1765. Sceaux Factory French
Box in the Form of Asparagus, c. 1765. Probably by Sceaux Factory (French). Tin-glazed earthenware (faience) with enamel decoration; overall: 6.4 x 17.8 x 8.3 cm (2 1/2 x 7 x 3 1/4 in.)

Infante Gabriel of Spain by Mengs
Infante Gabriel of Spain (1752-1788). Portrait by Anton Raphael Mengs. 1765-1767. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Gregoire Girard
GREGOIRE GIRARD Swiss churchman and educator of Fribourg. Date: 1765 - 1850

Rene Michel Duval
RENE MICHEL LEGRIS DUVAL French churchman, predicateur ordinaire du roi - presumably Louis XVI. Date: 1765 - 1819

NIEPCE, Joseph-Nicephore (1765-1833). French inventor, most noted as one of the inventors of photography. Engraving

Niepce De St Victor
JOSEPH-NICEPHORE NIEPCE de Saint-Victor French pioneer of photography, who more than anyone deserves to be regarded as the first true photographer. Date: 1765 - 1833

Sons of Liberty protesting the Stamp Act in Boston by
STAMP ACT RIOT, 1765. Sons of Liberty protesting the Stamp Act in Boston by burning stamps. Lithograph from a 19th century American book

STAMP ACT CARTOON, 1765. The Deplorable State of America or Sc-H Government. Britannia (seated, right) handing America the Stamp Act in the form of Pandoras Box

BOSTON: STAMP ACT, 1765. Sons of Liberty marching with an effigy of a stamp master to protest the Stamp Act in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1765. Wood engraving, 19th century

STAMP ACT: CARTOON, 1765. O! the fatal Stamp. A warning inspired by the Stamp Act, printed in the Pennsylvania Journal, 1765

STAMP ACT: PATRICK HENRY. Patrick Henry speaking out against the Stamp Act in the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1765: colored engraving, 19th century

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Effigy of a Stamp Act official hung by protesting colonials, 1765. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Protest in New York City by colonists opposing the Stamp Act 1765. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonials setting a bonfire at the Bowling-Green to protest the Stamp Act in New York City, 1765. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Darley

Sons of Liberty rally in New York City
Isaac Sears exhorting a crowd to oppose British taxes in New York City before the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

St Audrys Hospital, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Aerial view of St Audrys Hospital at Woodbridge, Suffolk, originally erected in 1765 as a workhouse formerly known as the House of Industry for Looes and Wilford Incorporated Hundreds

Duke of Cumberland
A picture to rouse the wrath of any Highlander - the duke of Cumberland after his decisive victory at Culloden - which he followed up with brutal repressions

James Grahame
JAMES GRAHAME Scottish churchman and writer, author of The Sabbath. Date: 1765 - 1811

James Baron Forbes
JAMES OCHONCAR, seventeenth baron FORBES Scottish military commander Date: 1765 - 1843

Gregor Von Feinagle
GREGOR VON FEINAGLE German mnemonist (not many of those in our files !) Date: 1765 - 1819

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"1765: A Year of Triumphs, Innovations, and Artistic Marvels" In 1765, a magnificent ship set sail towards victory on the vast ocean. Its lantern's flickering light guided the way through treacherous waters. Meanwhile, in England, an extraordinary invention was taking shape. The Watts Steam Engine revolutionized industry and propelled progress into new realms. Amidst these groundbreaking advancements, Joseph Berchoux made his mark twice. His literary prowess captivated readers with two remarkable works that stood the test of time. Across Europe, a young prodigy named Mozart showcased his exceptional talent at just nine years old. The motet manuscript "God is Our Refuge" bore witness to his genius and foreshadowed his future as one of history's greatest composers. As society flourished, Stewart Banks captured the grandeur within Sadlers Wells Interior. This painting immortalized the beauty and elegance found in theaters during this era. Notable figures like William IV and Jesse Brummel graced the social scene with their presence. Their influence shaped fashion trends and societal norms for years to come. Art also thrived outside city walls; Kirkstall Abbey in Yorkshire became a testament to architectural brilliance when it was signed and dated by an unknown artist in brown paint. The Duke Cumberland left a lasting impression on history as well – though details remain shrouded in mystery – while A Distant View of Hythe Village painted by an anonymous artist showcased Kent's serene charm from afar. Lastly, Jan Tersteeg depicted Socrates' tumultuous relationship with Xanthippe through artistry that resonated deeply with viewers across generations. Thus, 1765 stands as a year marked by triumphs at sea, technological breakthroughs on land, artistic marvels capturing human emotions and achievements alike – forever etched into our collective memory.