18th Eighteenth Collection

Foundling Hospital London, receipt signed by William Hogarth, 1697-1764, English artist
2919886 Foundling Hospital London, receipt signed by William Hogarth, 1697-1764, English artist. by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection

Maria Theresa, Archduchess Of Austria And Queen Of Hungary And Bohemia, 1717-1780. Engraved By W. H
Maria Theresa, Archduchess Of Austria And Queen Of Hungary And Bohemia, 1717-1780. Engraved By W.H. Mote After G Staal. From The Book World Noted Women By Mary Cowden Clarke, Published 1858

Louise Francoise De La Baume De La Blanc, Duchesse De La Valliere, 1644-1710. Mistress To King Louis Xiv Of France From 1661-1667. Engraved By W. Holl After G Staal

Florence Nightingale, 1820-1910. Pioneer Of Nursing And A Reformer Of Hospital Sanitation Methods. Engraved By Mote After G. Staal

William Godwin, Aged 48 1756-1836 English Political Writer And Novelist. From The Drawing By Lawrence From The Book The Life Of Charles Lamb Volume I By E V Lucas Published 1905

Charles Lamb Aged 23, Penname Elia 1775-1834 English Essayist. From The Drawing By Robert Hancock From The Book The Life Of Charles Lamb Volume I By E V Lucas Published 1905

William Wordsworth, 1770-1850. English Poet. Drawn In 1798 By Hancock. From The Book The Life Of Charles Lamb Volume I By E V Lucas Published 1905

Lady Frances Nelson, 1761-1831 1St Viscountess Nelson. Wife Of Lord Horatio Nelson.From The Book The Life Of Nelson Published 1899

Lady Emma Hamilton, 1765-1815. Mistress Of Lord Nelson After A Painting By G. Romney. From The Book The Life Of Nelson Published 1899

James Henry Leigh Hunt Aged 44, 1784-1859. British Poet, Essayist And Editor.Engraved By H Meyer After J Hayter From The Book The Life Of Charles Lamb Volume I By E V Lucas Published 1905

Charles Lamb In His Thirtieth Year, In The Dress Of A Venetian Senator. Penname Elia 1775-1834 English Essayist. From The Painting By William Hazlitt

John Rickman, 1771-1840. English Statistician And Government Official. Engraved Bys Lane Afters Bellin Published 1843. From The Book The Life Of Charles Lamb Volume I By E V Lucas Published 1905

George Dawe Aged 50, 1781-1829. English Portraitist. From The Book The Life Of Charles Lamb Volume I By E V Lucas Published 1905

George Dyer, 1755-1841 Aged 40 English Political Pamphleteer, Poet, Scholar, Editor, Classicist And Writer. From A Portrait By J Cristal

Sir Thomas Noon Talfourd, 1795-1854. English Judge And Author. From The Book The Life Of Charles Lamb Volume I By E V Lucas Published 1905

The Head Of FA©raud At The Tribunal, 20 May 1795. Jean FA©raud 1764-1795
The Head Of Feraud At The Tribunal, 20 May 1795. Jean Feraud 1764-1795. Member Of The National Convention Who Tried To Resist The Rioting Mob On 1 Prairial And Was Killed By Them

Marie Louise, Empress Of The French, Duchess Of Parma, Piacenza And Guastalla, 1791-1847. Second Wife Of Napoleon I. Engraved By Heath

George Augustus Elliott, Lord Heathfield, 1St. Baron Heathfield, Governor Of Gibraltar, 1717-1790. With The Keys Of Gibraltar From The Painting By Sir. Joshua Reynolds

The People At The Tuileries, 20 June, 1792. Louis Xvi 1754 1793. King Of France 1774 1792. Engraved By J. Smith After Raffet

Sir Rowland Hill, 1St. Viscount Hill Of Hawkestone And Hardwicke, Baron Hill Of Almarez, 1772-1842. British General
Sir Rowland Hill, 1St.Viscount Hill Of Hawkestone And Hardwicke, Baron Hill Of Almarez, 1772-1842. British General. Engraved By Robert Young From A Painting By G. Dawe

Nicolas Jean De Dieu Soult, Duc De Dalmatie, 1769-1851. French General And Statesman And Marshal Of France In 1804. Engraved By S. Freeman After Rouillard

Charles Maurice De Talleyrand Perigord, Prince Of Benevent, 1754-1838. French Politician And Diplomat. Engraved By S. Freeman From A Painting By Gerrard

Auguste Frederic Louis Viesse De Marmont, Duc De Raguse, 1774-1852. French Marshal. Engraved By R. Young After Maurir

The Tuileries, June 20, 1792. From The Picture By A. Elmore, From The Book The Outline Of History By H. G
The Tuileries, June 20, 1792. From The Picture By A. Elmore, From The Book The Outline Of History By H.G.Wells Volume 2, Published 1920

Sir William Sidney Smith, 1764-1840. British Admiral. Engraved By S. Freeman From A Painting By J. Opie

South View Of The Foundling Hospital London 1749

Foundling Hospital London, Receipt Signed By William Hogarth, 1697-1764, English Artist

Thomas Coram, 1668?-1751. English Philanthropist And Colonizer. Founder Of The Foundling Hospital London In 1739.Engraved By J.W.Cook After Painting By B. Nebot

Frontspiece Of The 1742 Bolognese Edition Of The Pentamerone Of Giambattista Basile Showing The Chiaqlira Reading The Tales To A Sewing Party

John Hancock 1737-1793. American Revolutionary Leader. Signatory Of Declaration Of Independence. From A 19Th Century Engraving

Daniel Webster 1782-1852 American Lawyer United States Senator Secretary Of State And Orator Engraving From A 19Th Century Print

Samuel Houston 1793-1863 American Statesman Politician And Soldier Engraving From A 19Th Century Print

Robert Fulton 1765-1815 American Engineer And Inventor Of The Steamship Engraving From A 19Th Century Print

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"18th eighteenth: A Glimpse into the Lives of Notable Figures" Step back in time and explore the fascinating lives of renowned individuals from the 18th century. From London's Foundling Hospital to influential artists and writers, this collection offers a glimpse into history. Witness William Hogarth's legacy through a receipt signed by the English artist himself, known for his satirical engravings that depicted society's vices. Marvel at Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, immortalized in an engraving by W. H. Mote after G Staal—an image that captures her regal grace. Delve into scandalous affairs as you encounter Louise Francoise De La Baume De La Blanc, Duchess de la Valliere—a mistress to King Louis XIV of France during 1661-1667—captured beautifully in an engraving by W. Holl after G Staal. Discover Florence Nightingale's pioneering spirit as she revolutionized nursing and hospital sanitation methods—a true reformer whose impact is still felt today. Engraved by Mote after G. Staal, this depiction showcases her dedication to improving healthcare practices. Immerse yourself in literary brilliance with portraits of esteemed authors such as William Godwin—the English political writer and novelist—and Charles Lamb—known for his essays under the penname Elia—who both left indelible marks on literature during their respective eras. Appreciate poetry through William Wordsworth’s portrait drawn by Hancock—an English poet who captured nature's beauty with his words. Explore love stories intertwined with historical events as you encounter Lady Frances Nelson—the devoted wife of Lord Horatio Nelson—and Lady Emma Hamilton—his passionate mistress—in paintings that depict their captivating allure. Uncover James Henry Leigh Hunt’s multifaceted talent as a British poet, essayist, and editor—a man engraved by H Meyer after J Hayter, whose contributions to literature were celebrated during his time.