Isaac Taylor Collection (#3)

Historical views of Asia Minor
6337926 Historical views of Asia Minor by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Asia Minor. Temple of Diana at Ephesus 4)

William Penn making a treaty in 1682 with the Lenape Native Americans 82, Benjamin Franklin drawing electricity
6337916 William Penn making a treaty in 1682 with the Lenape Native Americans 82, Benjamin Franklin drawing electricity from the sky in a thunderstorm 83

The rattlesnake, Crotalus cerastes 55, Trochilinae hummingbirds 56 and man reading a book by the light of fireflies in
6337887 The rattlesnake, Crotalus cerastes 55, Trochilinae hummingbirds 56 and man reading a book by the light of fireflies in a vial 57 by English School

Interpreter Sacagawea reunited with the Shoshone people on Lewis and Clarkes Expedition 49
6337880 Interpreter Sacagawea reunited with the Shoshone people on Lewis and Clarkes Expedition 49, a Native American presents a tobacco pipe to the Medicine Stone 50

Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clarke reaching the Pacific Ocean 46
6337877 Captain Meriwether Lewis and William Clarke reaching the Pacific Ocean 46, Indian woman protecting her child from fire under a buffalo hide 47

Lumberjack felling a tree in the Bay of Honduras 40, view of the town of Acapulco, Mexico, 41
6337870 Lumberjack felling a tree in the Bay of Honduras 40, view of the town of Acapulco, Mexico, 41, and interior of a Native American Nuu-chah-nulth house in Nootka Sound 42 by English School

Jesuits instructing natives to build houses in Paraguay 31, gaucho cowboys hunting wild cattle on horseback 32
6337860 Jesuits instructing natives to build houses in Paraguay 31, gaucho cowboys hunting wild cattle on horseback 32, and Spaniards drinking mate through a silver tube in Buenos Ayres 33 by English

Peruvian native discovering quinine from Cinchona bark 22, Francisco Pizarro seizing the Inca emperor Atahualpa 23
6337850 Peruvian native discovering quinine from Cinchona bark 22, Francisco Pizarro seizing the Inca emperor Atahualpa 23, and Atahualpa exposing Pizarro as illiterate 24 by English School

Hernan Cortez destroying the Spanish fleet 13, Montezuma arriving on a gold palanquin to meet Cortez 14
6337840 Hernan Cortez destroying the Spanish fleet 13, Montezuma arriving on a gold palanquin to meet Cortez 14, and Mayan priests making a human sacrifice to Huitzilopochtli 15 by English School

Christopher Columbus firing the cannon for the Taino chieftain or cacique Guacanagarix on Hispaniola 4
6337830 Christopher Columbus firing the cannon for the Taino chieftain or cacique Guacanagarix on Hispaniola 4, Columbus attacking the Native American army on Hispaniola 5

Portrait of Christopher Columbus 1, Columbuss first landing on San Salvador (Bahamas) 2
6337827 Portrait of Christopher Columbus 1, Columbuss first landing on San Salvador (Bahamas) 2, and Columbus dining with a Taino chieftain or Cacique on Hispaniola 3 by English School

Fireworks at the ceremonial opening of the dykes to flood the Nile basin 76, snake charmer performers 77
6337801 Fireworks at the ceremonial opening of the dykes to flood the Nile basin 76, snake charmer performers 77, and tourists looking at embalmed mummies in the catacombs of Egypt 78 by English

View of the Cape of Good Hope 46, Khoikhoi people with oxen and wagons 47, and Griqua people crossing a river 48
6337766 View of the Cape of Good Hope 46, Khoikhoi people with oxen and wagons 47, and Griqua people crossing a river 48 by English School

The palace of the King of Dahomey at Abomey 37, an African man hiding a fetish 38
6337756 The palace of the King of Dahomey at Abomey 37, an African man hiding a fetish 38, and people of Whydah worshipping a huge snake 39 by English School

Celebrating the best scholar 7, woman applying lead powder to her eyes 8 and view of the city of Tunis 9
6337720 Celebrating the best scholar 7, woman applying lead powder to her eyes 8 and view of the city of Tunis 9 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Celebrating the best scholar 7)

The great ruins of the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor in south Egypt 73, raft of earthenware pitchers on the Nile 74
6337798 The great ruins of the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor in south Egypt 73, raft of earthenware pitchers on the Nile 74, and women carrying water pitchers on their heads 74 by English School

Hunting lions in the Barbary States 10, camels and drivers sleeping in the desert 11
6337724 Hunting lions in the Barbary States 10, camels and drivers sleeping in the desert 11, and Arabs inviting travellers to dine 12 by English School

Historical views of Portugal
6338110 Historical views of Portugal by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Portugal. Catholic kneeling before a statue of a saint 79)

Historical views of France
6338101 Historical views of France by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of France. Picking grapes in a vineyard in the south of France 73)

Historical views of Denmark
6338093 Historical views of Denmark by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Denmark. View of the city of Copenhagen 64)

Historical views of Hungary
6338075 Historical views of Hungary by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Hungary. Hungarian peasants 49)

Historical views of Italy
6338069 Historical views of Italy by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Italy. The Arch of Titus in Rome 43, the leaning tower of Pisa 44)

Historical views of Italy
6338059 Historical views of Italy by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Italy. The volcanic Mount Etna in Sicily 34, the rocks of Scylla and the whirlpool Charybdis 35)

Historical views of Sweden
6338035 Historical views of Sweden by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Sweden. Gustav Eriksson addressing the men of Dalarna 13)

Scenes in England, Regency era
6338021 Scenes in England, Regency era by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Scenes in England, Regency era. English sailor setting out from home for the merchant navy 1)

Historical views of Syria
6338009 Historical views of Syria by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Syria. Sir Sydney Smith defending Acre from Napoleon Bonaparte 73, fishermen at Tyre 74)

Historical views of Persia (Iran)
6337995 Historical views of Persia (Iran) by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Persia (Iran)

Historical views of Hindoostan (India)
6337987 Historical views of Hindoostan (India) by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Hindoostan (India)

Historical views of Further India (Southeast Asia)
6337970 Historical views of Further India (Southeast Asia) by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Further India (Southeast Asia)

Historical views of Siberia
6337940 Historical views of Siberia by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Siberia. Samoyed man outside a pit-house 16, discovery of an extinct mammoth skeleton 17)

Historical views of Tartary
6337933 Historical views of Tartary by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Tartary. Tatars cooking a mutton and cheese stew at their camp 10)

Settlers in a waggon traveling to the western states 79, settlers building a log cabin 80
6337913 Settlers in a waggon traveling to the western states 79, settlers building a log cabin 80, and view of Mammoth Cave in Kentucky 81 by English School

Inhabitants of Quebec riding a horse-drawn cariole or sledge on ice 70, view of Montreal 71
6337903 Inhabitants of Quebec riding a horse-drawn cariole or sledge on ice 70, view of Montreal 71, and view of Niagara Falls 72 by English School

Samuel Hearne watching a Native American sword-swallower 58, North American beaver
6337889 Samuel Hearne watching a Native American sword-swallower 58, North American beaver, Castor canadensis 59 and Indians boiling water in a wooden barrel with hot stones 60 by English School

Penguins in South America 28, Patagonian giants in animal skins 29, and Patagonians delighted by the sight of a mirror
6337857 Penguins in South America 28, Patagonian giants in animal skins 29, and Patagonians delighted by the sight of a mirror on Captain Samuel Wallis ship 30 by English School

Vasco Nunez de Balboa reaching the Pacific 19, Francisco Pizarro separating his men by a line in the sand on the Isle
6337847 Vasco Nunez de Balboa reaching the Pacific 19, Francisco Pizarro separating his men by a line in the sand on the Isle of Gallo 20

Hernan Cortez landing at Tabasco, Mexico 10, presented with 20 women including Marina by the Mayans 11
6337836 Hernan Cortez landing at Tabasco, Mexico 10, presented with 20 women including Marina by the Mayans 11, and destroying a Mayan temple and idols 12 by English School

Title page with vignette of Native American woman in feather headdress with small child
6337824 Title page with vignette of Native American woman in feather headdress with small child by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Ancient Egyptian idol Osiris as an ox 82, Omar the Saracen burning the library of Ptolemy Soter in 642 83
6337808 Ancient Egyptian idol Osiris as an ox 82, Omar the Saracen burning the library of Ptolemy Soter in 642 83, and Napoleons troops bringing away the Tomb of Alexander 84 by English School

Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter, Coachstand and New Milk from the Cow
6340382 Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter, Coachstand and New Milk from the Cow by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Waterman, Ticket Porter, Fellowship Porter)

The Admiralty Office, the Sailing Match and the Drowned Boy
6340371 The Admiralty Office, the Sailing Match and the Drowned Boy by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Admiralty Office, the Sailing Match and the Drowned Boy)

The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes
6340356 The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes)

The Bank of England, St Pauls Cathedral and the Blue-Coat School or Christs Hospital
6340354 The Bank of England, St Pauls Cathedral and the Blue-Coat School or Christs Hospital by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Bank of England)

Dancing Bear and Dog, Camel and Monkey and the Royal Exchange
6340349 Dancing Bear and Dog, Camel and Monkey and the Royal Exchange by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Dancing Bear and Dog, Camel and Monkey and the Royal Exchange)

The Jewel Office in the Tower of London, Rag Fair and Old Clothes and Ship Building
6340344 The Jewel Office in the Tower of London, Rag Fair and Old Clothes and Ship Building by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Jewel Office in the Tower of London)

The Tiwer of London: the Armory, the Horse Armory and Wild Beasts in the Tower
6340341 The Tiwer of London: the Armory, the Horse Armory and Wild Beasts in the Tower by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: The Tiwer of London: the Armory)

Trades in Regency Ireland and England: Cork, Dublin and London Docks
6340324 Trades in Regency Ireland and England: Cork, Dublin and London Docks by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency Ireland and England: Cork, Dublin and London Docks)

Trades in Regency England: charcoal burning, Jew selling pencils, and fishing
6340311 Trades in Regency England: charcoal burning, Jew selling pencils, and fishing by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: charcoal burning, Jew selling pencils)

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Isaac Taylor: A Journey Through Time and Trade Step into the world of Isaac Taylor, a man whose artistic talent and curiosity led him to capture the essence of various trades and historical views. With an old map of Wolverhampton from 1750, he unraveled the secrets hidden within its streets. Venturing further, Taylor explored Regency Ireland's bustling trade scene. From bleaching to Irish cabin construction and even witnessing a salmon leap, he documented it all with precision. His journey didn't stop there; his brushstrokes took us on a visual tour through historical Paris. The grandeur of France's capital city was brought to life under his skilled hand. Back in England during the Regency era, Taylor turned his attention towards capturing tradespeople in their element. Whether it was glass-blowing or colliery work, he depicted these professions with meticulous detail. Taylor's artistry also delved into significant moments in history. He immortalized Mary Queen of Scots' heart-wrenching experience as she witnessed David Rizzio's murder on that fateful day in 1791. Not confined by borders, this artist ventured beyond Europe too. Historical views of Asia Minor showcased his ability to transport viewers across continents and immerse them in distant lands. Africa wasn't left unexplored either; Taylor mapped its vastness in 1820, shedding light on its diverse landscapes and cultures for generations to come. London became another canvas for Taylor as he captured iconic landmarks such as The Royal Academy, Covent Garden, British Museum, Southwark Bridge, and Waterloo Bridge - each telling stories etched into their very foundations. But amidst these grand structures were everyday heroes like lamplighters, watchmen, and link-boys who illuminated London's streets when darkness fell – their presence forever preserved through Isaac’s artistry. Regency Scotland unfolded before our eyes as well.