18th Collection (page 6)

Jean Chardin, from Crabb's Historical Dictionary pub. 1825
5242596 Jean Chardin, from Crabb's Historical Dictionary pub. 1825; (add.info.: Jean Chardin, 1643 to 1713. born Jean-Baptiste Chardin, and also known as Sir John Chardin)

A horse-drawn carriage near Lisboa, Portugal, 18th century, engraving
1721583 A horse-drawn carriage near Lisboa, Portugal, 18th century, engraving; (add.info.: A horse-drawn carriage near Lisboa, Portugal, 18th century, engraving).

Princess Marie Therese Charlotte (1778-1851), engraving
1704334 Princess Marie Therese Charlotte (1778-1851), engraving; (add.info.: princess Marie Therese Charlotte (1778-1851), daughter of king LouisXVI and MarieAntoinette

Joseph Mery (1797-1866) French writer, journalist, engraving
1730583 Joseph Mery (1797-1866) French writer, journalist, engraving; (add.info.: Joseph Mery (1797-1866) french writer, journalist, engraving).

Pope Pius VII, 1742 - 1823, born Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti. Hand writing sample and signature
3083221 Pope Pius VII, 1742 - 1823, born Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti. Hand writing sample and signature.; Private Collection.

Jacques Necker, 1732 - 1804
3083220 Jacques Necker, 1732 - 1804.; Private Collection; (add.info.: French statesman of Swiss birth. Finance minister of Louis XVI. Hand writing sample.).

Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770 - 1827
3083167 Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770 - 1827.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German composer. Hand writing sample and signature.).

Arthur Elphinstone, 6th Lord Balmerino, 1688 - 1746. Scottish nobleman and officer in the Jacobite army
2967875 Arthur Elphinstone, 6th Lord Balmerino, 1688 - 1746. Scottish nobleman and officer in the Jacobite army. From a 19th century print.; Private Collection.

Immanuel Kant, 18th century (engraving)
2907786 Immanuel Kant, 18th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was a German philosopher and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers.).

Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685 - 1750
3083166 Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685 - 1750.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German composer and musician. Hand writing sample.).

Battle of Harlem Heights Manhattan Island, New York, USA, 1776. From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage
3052884 Battle of Harlem Heights Manhattan Island, New York, USA, 1776. From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage after Chappel; Private Collection.

Battle at Lexington and Concorde Massachusetts USA, 1775. Engraved by J Rogers after McNevin from a 19th century print
3052880 Battle at Lexington and Concorde Massachusetts USA, 1775. Engraved by J Rogers after McNevin from a 19th century print; Private Collection.

Queen Charlotte, nee Duchess Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744 to 1818
3062113 Queen Charlotte, nee Duchess Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744 to 1818.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen consort of George III of the United Kingdom. Hand writing sample.)

William IV, 1765 to 1837
3062111 William IV, 1765 to 1837.; Private Collection; (add.info.: King of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover. Hand writing sample.).

Daniel Webster, 1782-1852 American lawyer United States Senator Secretary of State
3052901 Daniel Webster, 1782-1852 American lawyer United States Senator Secretary of State and orator Engraving from a 19th century print; Private Collection.

Washington entering Trenton New Jersey USA, 1789. George Washington, 1732-1799
3052897 Washington entering Trenton New Jersey USA, 1789. George Washington, 1732-1799. First President of the United States From a 19th century print engraved by J Rogers after M A Wageman; Private

M Gerard the French Minister introduced to the Continental Congress 1778. Conrad Alexandre Gerard 1729-1790
3052892 M Gerard the French Minister introduced to the Continental Congress 1778. Conrad Alexandre Gerard 1729-1790. From a 19th century print engraved by Rogers after Chapin; Private Collection.

Interview of Howes messenger with Washington 1776. From a 19th century print engraved by Joseph Stancliffe after M A
3052888 Interview of Howes messenger with Washington 1776. From a 19th century print engraved by Joseph Stancliffe after M A Wageman; Private Collection.

The old Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, England in the 18th century
2913915 The old Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, England in the 18th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: After an engraving by Thomas Taylor circa 1714)

The enema, published 1909 (engraving)
1000961 The enema, published 1909 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.).

Jeanne Becu, comtesse du Barry aka Madame du Barry, 1743 - 1793. Last Maitresse-en-titre of Louis XV of France
1000935 Jeanne Becu, comtesse du Barry aka Madame du Barry, 1743 - 1793. Last Maitresse-en-titre of Louis XV of France and victim of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution

Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard
1000931 Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Fauns and Nymphs, after Jacques-Philippe Caresme, 1770. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000917 Fauns and Nymphs, after Jacques-Philippe Caresme, 1770. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Motherlove, after a painting by Peters, the image depicts the painter's wife and child
1000916 Motherlove, after a painting by Peters, the image depicts the painter's wife and child. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Older man seducing a young woman, after an 18th century work by Jacob van Schuppen
1000913 Older man seducing a young woman, after an 18th century work by Jacob van Schuppen. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

An 18th century lady taking a footbath is interrupted by a suitor. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter
1000911 An 18th century lady taking a footbath is interrupted by a suitor. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Men's fashion during the French Revolution. Les Incroyables. Members of a fashionable aristocratic subculture in
1000875 Men's fashion during the French Revolution. Les Incroyables. Members of a fashionable aristocratic subculture in Paris during the French Directory

Men's fashion during the French Revolution. Les Incroyables. Members of a fashionable aristocratic subculture in
1000873 Men's fashion during the French Revolution. Les Incroyables. Members of a fashionable aristocratic subculture in Paris during the French Directory

Women's fashion during the French Revolution. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart
1000870 Women's fashion during the French Revolution. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Credit is dead : bad payers had killed him, cartoon, engraving, colourized document, 18th century
1708569 Credit is dead : bad payers had killed him, cartoon, engraving, colourized document, 18th century; (add.info.: Credit is dead : bad payers had killed him, cartoon, engraving)

Chretien Guillaume de Lamoignon de Malesherbes (1721-1794) magistrate, minister of LouisXVI he was also his lawyer
1703049 Chretien Guillaume de Lamoignon de Malesherbes (1721-1794) magistrate, minister of LouisXVI he was also his lawyer during his trial, he was guillotined

Franz Anton Mesmer (engraving)
1700879 Franz Anton Mesmer (engraving); (add.info.: Franz Anton Mesmer (23 May 1734 - 5 March 1815) was a German physician with an interest in astronomy.).

French agriculture. Sowing seed broadcast. Late 18th century (engraving from edition of La Fontaine Fables)
532325 French agriculture. Sowing seed broadcast. Late 18th century (engraving from edition of La Fontaine Fables); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Schoolmaster and his pupils. 18th century (woodcut)
530259 Schoolmaster and his pupils. 18th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wheeled siege towers and bridges of type used by Frederick II of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor for successful siege of
533199 Wheeled siege towers and bridges of type used by Frederick II of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor for successful siege of Jerusalem (1229) ending 6th Crusade and 10 years truce

Title page of La Tres Sainte Trinosophie. 18th century (cabbalistic-alchemical manuscript attributed to Comte de)
533431 Title page of La Tres Sainte Trinosophie. 18th century (cabbalistic-alchemical manuscript attributed to Comte de Sainte-Germain)

Plague in Marseille, France, 1720 : bishop Belsunce de Castelmoron, 19th century (engraving)
1737166 Plague in Marseille, France, 1720 : bishop Belsunce de Castelmoron, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Plague in Marseille, France, 1720 : bishop Belsunce de Castelmoron)

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). 18th century (Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the 12th century)
542704 Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). 18th century (Persian manuscript in Islamic style illustrating the 12th century Persian poet Nezami Book of Alexander the Great (Eskandar-nameh)); (add.info)

Travel by litter in Portugal, 18th century, engraving
1721567 Travel by litter in Portugal, 18th century, engraving; (add.info.: Travel by litter in Portugal, 18th century, engraving).

Andre Marie Ampere, French physicist (engraving)
1733490 Andre Marie Ampere, French physicist (engraving); (add.info.: Andre Marie Ampere (1775-1836)).

Portuguese muleteer sleepin gon his mule, 18th century, engraving
1721581 Portuguese muleteer sleepin gon his mule, 18th century, engraving; (add.info.: Portuguese muleteer sleepin gon his mule, 18th century, engraving).

Procession of rosary in Portugal, 18th century, engraving
1721566 Procession of rosary in Portugal, 18th century, engraving; (add.info.: Procession of rosary in Portugal, 18th century, engraving).

Gaspard Monge (1746-1818) French scientist, engraving
1730460 Gaspard Monge (1746-1818) French scientist, engraving; (add.info.: Gaspard Monge (1746-1818) french scientist, engraving).

Laurent de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, 1st Marquis of Gouvion-Saint-Cyr (1764-1830) Marshal of France and Marquis, engraving
1729412 Laurent de Gouvion Saint-Cyr, 1st Marquis of Gouvion-Saint-Cyr (1764-1830) Marshal of France and Marquis, engraving; (add.info)

Simon Bolivar, 1783 - 1830
3083250 Simon Bolivar, 1783 - 1830.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezuelan military and political leader. Hand writing sample.).

John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer, 1782 - 1845, aka Viscount Althorp
3083161 John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer, 1782 - 1845, aka Viscount Althorp.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British statesman)

Settlers imploring Washington's protection George Washington, 1732-1799
3052894 Settlers imploring Washington's protection George Washington, 1732-1799. First President of the United States From a 19th century print engraved by J Rogers after McNevin; Private

Daniel O'Connell, byname "The Liberator" 1775-1847, first of the great 19th century Irish leaders in
3052693 Daniel O'Connell, byname "The Liberator" 1775-1847, first of the great 19th century Irish leaders in the British House of Commons. From a miniature by T

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"Exploring the 18th Century: A Journey Through History, Art, and Nature" Step into the past with a captivating collection of artifacts from the 18th century. On page 2, discover an intimate letter exchanged between Abigail Adams and John Adams in March-April 1776, offering a glimpse into their enduring love amidst turbulent times. Adjacent to it hangs a mesmerizing portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach, painted in 1746. The oil on canvas captures his genius and passion for music that continues to inspire generations. In this exhibit, even nature takes center stage. Behold the delicate beauty of the Blush Provence rose, its petals blushing with grace as if frozen in time. Next to it rests a plate dated back to 1793—an exquisite example of craftsmanship that reflects the elegance of dining during this era. Moving further along, witness Amitaba Buddha's manifestation of Boundless Life as he sits serenely holding a vessel containing eternal wisdom—a symbol of enlightenment that transcends centuries. The Stewartia malecodendron tree stands tall nearby—its bark whispering stories untold while Clematis purpurea weaves its vibrant purple blooms through history's tapestry. As you explore further, learn about philanthropists who left an indelible mark on society. John Fuller and John Mad Jack Fuller dedicated their lives to improving communities and uplifting those less fortunate—a testament to humanity's capacity for compassion. Enter James Watt's Glasgow workshop where innovation thrived. Witness his improvements on Thomas Newcomen's groundbreaking steam engine from 1712—the birthplace of industrial revolution changing our world forever. Nature beckons once more with Passiflora Lautifolia Gynandria—a striking flower whose intricate details mirror the wonders found within our universe itself. Finally, immerse yourself in news reports documenting Soyuz docking mission in 1969—an event that united nations during tumultuous times, reminding us of the power of collaboration and exploration.