1773 Collection

BOSTON: TAVERN, 1773. The Green Dragon Tavern in Bostons North End, where the Boston Tea Party was planned. Watercolor by John Johnson, 16 December 1773, the day of the Tea Party

Boston Tea Party 1773
Boston citizens, dressed as Indians, board English ships and throw tea chests into the harbour in protest against taxation

Endeavour River, Australia
Exploring Australia. Engraving depicting a view of part of Endeavour River, Australia. At right is HMS Endeavour, seen beached during repairs to her hull

Scenes of country life, with mythological figure. Engraving by Bernard Picart, from Johann Matthias Gesner, Scriptores rei rusticae veteres Latini: Cato, Varro, Columella, Palladius Frontispiece

The Royal Parade, circa 1773. Paret y Alcazar, Luis (1746-1799). Oil on canvas, 232 x 365 cm. The painting depicts the equestrian parade held at the Royal Palace at Aranjuez during the spring of

Sir George Cayley
sir GEORGE CAYLEY aviation pioneer

Joseph Sulkowski
JOSEPH SULKOWSKI Polish general, who enlisted in the French service and was fatally wounded in the course of Napoleons Ehyptian campaign

PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her Poems, 1773
PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her " Poems, " 1773

Sir Robert Ladbroke
SIR ROBERT LADBROKE Alderman, Lord Mayor of London Date: 1713 - 1773

PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her Poems, London, 1773
PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her " Poems, " London, 1773

Maori man, profile, 18th century
Maori man. Engraved plate showing a profile of a Maori man. Clearly seen are the facial tattoos, hair comb and other jewellery worn

Modern Athenians plate 32 - Edinburgh
Mr David Tweedie and his brother John Tweedie (c. 1773-1847) on the Streets of Edinburgh. Both brothers partners in law

18th Century Taxation
Satire on the taxes with which people were burdened in the latter 18th century

London / Monmouth House
Soho Square : the duke of Monmouths imposing town house which endured several changes of fortune before being demolished in 1773

Marshalsea Prison
The Marshalsea Prison, mainly a debtors prison, was in the Borough High Street, Southwark, as shown on the map

A Distant View of Hythe Village and Church, Kent Signed, lower center: A
A Distant View of Hythe Village and Church, Kent Signed, lower center: " A. Nelson", Arthur Nelson, active 1765-1773, British

Johann Baptist Enderle, German (1725-1798), Saint Ignatius Leaving Antioch, 1773, pen and black ink with watercolor and gouache over graphite on laid paper

Samia cynthia
Fabrizio Daminelli

Samia cynthia
Fabrizio Daminelli

Samia cynthia
Fabrizio Daminelli

Samia cynthia
Fabrizio Daminelli

Samia cynthia
Fabrizio Daminelli

Samia cynthia
Fabrizio Daminelli

The Boston Tea Party - a political and mercantile protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 16, 1773

Plate from The Gleanings of Natural History by George Edwards Plate 350 hand coloured copperplate etching from George Edwards The Gleanings of Natural History Vol 3 1764 Annotated Black

Magnolia, 1750-1773 (hand-coloured engraved plate)
985914 Magnolia, 1750-1773 (hand-coloured engraved plate) by Trew, Christoph Jacob (1695-1769) & Ehert, Georg Dionysius (1708/9-70); approx 53.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnolia)

The Boston Tea Party, 16 December 1773. Wood engraving, c1850
BOSTON TEA PARTY, 1773. The Boston Tea Party, 16 December 1773. Wood engraving, c1850

PLEASANCE SMITH (nee Reeve) wife of sir James E Smith, botanist, depicted when she was aged 24, with another 80 years before her (she will be 104 when she dies !) Date: 1773 - 1877

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The Hague: the Mauritspoort and the Binnenhof Seen Across the Plein, 1773 (oil on canvas)
659296 The Hague: the Mauritspoort and the Binnenhof Seen Across the Plein, 1773 (oil on canvas) by La Fargue, Paulus Constantin (1729-82); 30x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hague)

The Duke of Sussex, Uncle to the Queen (engraving)
1037056 The Duke of Sussex, Uncle to the Queen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Sussex, Uncle to the Queen)

The Duke of Sussex, Uncle to the Queen born 1773, died 1843 (engraving)
736524 The Duke of Sussex, Uncle to the Queen born 1773, died 1843 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke of Sussex, Uncle to the Queen born 1773)

America - The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political and mercantile protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 16th 1773. 6 December 1773

Old Naval Reviews (engraving)
1596043 Old Naval Reviews (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Naval Reviews. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 August 1889)

St Jamess Square in 1773 (engraving)
3636710 St Jamess Square in 1773 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Jamess Square in 1773)

Privy purse in 1753 alongside the privy purse in 1773 (engraving)
614491 Privy purse in 1753 alongside the privy purse in 1773 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Privy purse in 1753 alongside the privy purse in 1773)

Lasswade Church, 1773 (engraving)
5203397 Lasswade Church, 1773 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lasswade Church, 1773. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

Boston Tea-Party, 1773 (engraving)
2780765 Boston Tea-Party, 1773 (engraving) by Opper, Frederick Burr (1857-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boston Tea-Party, 1773)

Louis-Philippe, King of the French (engraving)
1037072 Louis-Philippe, King of the French (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis-Philippe, King of the French)

Voute du quai de Gevres, d apres une aquarelle d Hubert Robert; 1773 (engraving)
963034 Voute du quai de Gevres, d apres une aquarelle d Hubert Robert; 1773 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voute du quai de Gevres)

Hawthornden, 1773 (engraving)
5203396 Hawthornden, 1773 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hawthornden, 1773. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

The Boston Tea Party, 1898 (chromolithograph)
2622154 The Boston Tea Party, 1898 (chromolithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of American patriots dressed as indians)

Portrait of Elizabeth Ewer, full-length, seated in a White Dress with a Yellow Shawl
824254 Portrait of Elizabeth Ewer, full-length, seated in a White Dress with a Yellow Shawl, Playing a Harp, in an Interior, c.1768-73 (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann

Portrait of Giuseppe Franchi, half-length, holding a bust of Homer, c
990188 Portrait of Giuseppe Franchi, half-length, holding a bust of Homer, c.1771-73 (oil on canvas) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); 73x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Remains of the Monastery, Bury St Edmund s, Suffolk (engraving)
3649101 Remains of the Monastery, Bury St Edmund s, Suffolk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Remains of the Monastery, Bury St Edmund s, Suffolk)

Portrait of the singer Ludwig (Lodewijk) van Beethoven (1712-1773)... 1773
Portrait of the singer Ludwig (Lodewijk) van Beethoven (1712-1773), grandfather of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven, 1773. Private Collection

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"1773: A Year of Revolutionary Moments and Cultural Milestones" Step into the Green Dragon Tavern in Boston's North End, where history was made. It was here that the infamous Boston Tea Party was meticulously planned by passionate revolutionaries in 1773. John Johnson captured this pivotal moment with his watercolor on December 16th, the very day of the Tea Party. Across the globe, another significant event unfolded as Captain James Cook sailed into Endeavour River, Australia. This encounter marked a turning point in exploration and opened doors to new lands. Meanwhile, scenes of country life intertwined with mythological figures painted vivid pictures of an idyllic existence. These artistic depictions provided solace amidst a rapidly changing world. In London's Royal Parade, Sir George Cayley pioneered aviation advancements that would shape our future skies. His visionary ideas laid the foundation for modern flight. The year also witnessed remarkable literary achievements from African-American poet Phillis Wheatley. Her engraved frontispiece to her Poems showcased her immense talent and resilience against societal barriers. Sir Robert Ladbroke stood tall as a prominent figure during these transformative times, leaving his mark on society through philanthropy and leadership. Traveling across continents to New Zealand, we catch a glimpse of an enigmatic Maori man from the 18th century whose profile speaks volumes about indigenous cultures' rich heritage and traditions. Lastly, Modern Athenians plate 32 takes us to Edinburgh - a city brimming with intellectual fervor akin to ancient Athens itself. The vibrant spirit of knowledge exchange thrived among its inhabitants during this era. As we reflect upon "1773, " let us honor those who shaped history through their actions and creativity - forever leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory.