Eighteenth Collection

Buddha / Tibetan Temple
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ( Enlightened One ) Eighteenth century Tibetan temple painting, depicting the Buddha enthroned

The Bat and Ball Public House, Hambledon, 1908
Photograph showing the Bat and Ball Public House at Hambledon, circa 1908. The pub was formerly known as the Broadhalfpenny Hut

James Watt in his Glasgow workshop improving on Thomas Newcomens 1712 Newcomen
3588302 James Watt in his Glasgow workshop improving on Thomas Newcomens 1712 Newcomen steam engine with his Watt steam engine in 1781, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870

John Vivian of Pencalenick, John Opie (1761-1807)
Oil on canvas, English School, around 1780. A portrait of a young John Vivian of Pencalenick (1772-1817). Vivian later became a Barrister and was High Sheriff of Cornwall in 1812

The Daily Courant
Front page of The Daily Courant, the first daily paper. The paper began in 1702 and was at first a single sheet printed on one side only. This copy three years later is printed on both sides

Akhenaten. Amenhotep IV (sometimes given its Greek form, Amenophis IV, and meaning Amun is Satisfied), a Pharaoh of the Eighteenth dynasty of Egypt, ruled for 17 years and died in 1336 BC or 1334 BC

Title page: volume IV, The Antiquities of Rome by Giambatista Piranesi, Venetian Architect. Volume 4, containing the ancient bridges, the remains of theaters, of porticoes

Exeter Change by Charles Robinson
A visit to the menagerie at Exeter Change, one of the many picturesque buildings in the Strand destroyed by road widening in 1830. Built on the site of St

Lecture on Stephen Grays discoveries in electricity
A lecture at the Charterhouse, London on Stephen Grays discoveries in electricity. In the early eighteenth century, Gray demonstrated that charges of electricity could be conducted by some materials

Stern of Warship
The stern of a British warship showing the British coat of arms

The Chess Players
3781299 The Chess Players by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: The Chess Players, ink and wash drawing by Thomas Rowlandson, 1756- 1827. Tinted version.); Lebrecht History

Gullivers Travels by Johnathan Swift
3750919 Gullivers Travels by Johnathan Swift by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); (add.info.: Gullivers Travels by Johnathan Swift. First Published in 1726. Caption: The review of the troops)

Tobias Furneaux - painting
3892971 Tobias Furneaux - painting by Northcote, James (1746-1831); (add.info.: Tobias Furneaux TF, English navigator and captain of ship accompanying Captain Cook on his second voyage)

James Figg - advertisment by William Hogarth, c. 1729 / 30
3788038 James Figg - advertisment by William Hogarth, c. 1729/30 by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: James Figg - advertisment illustrated by William Hogarth, c)

Matthew Henry - English Bible commentator and writer
Matthew Henry (1662-1714) - English Bible commentator, minister of a Presbyterian congregation at Chester and writer. Also known as a nonconformist divine and theologian. Date: circa 1700s

Johann von Schiller, German poet
Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759- 1805), German poet and playwright. While Schiller studied medicine he read Rousseau and Goethe

Gil Blas is Dismissed
5614333 Gil Blas is Dismissed; (add.info.: Gil Blas is Dismissed. Illustration from the novel The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane by Alain-Rene Lesage)

Australia c. 1760, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Cartographer Rigobert Bonne pub
5242663 Australia c. 1760, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Cartographer Rigobert Bonne pub. Geneva c. 1760.

Lieutenant-General Sir George Arthur, 1st Baronet, 1784-1854
5614422 Lieutenant-General Sir George Arthur, 1st Baronet, 1784-1854; (add.info.: Lieutenant-General Sir George Arthur, 1st Baronet, 1784-1854)

Nab Cottage, Rydal, Cumbria, England, the home of David Hartley Coleridge, 1796-1849
5614286 Nab Cottage, Rydal, Cumbria, England, the home of David Hartley Coleridge, 1796-1849; (add.info.: Nab Cottage, Rydal, Cumbria, England, the home of David Hartley Coleridge, 1796-1849)

Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, 1678-1751
5614334 Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, 1678-1751; (add.info.: Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, 1678-1751. English politician, government official and political philosopher)

Portrait of Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle, 1775-1809
5614316 Portrait of Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle, 1775-1809 by Gros, Baron Antoine Jean (1771-1835) (after); (add.info.: Portrait of Antoine-Charles-Louis, Comte de Lasalle, 1775-1809)

Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, Lord Palmerston, 1784 - 1865
3083251 Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, Lord Palmerston, 1784 - 1865.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British statesman and twice Prime Minister of England. Hand writing sample.).

Jean Baptiste Joseph, chevalier Delambre, 1749 - 1822
3083213 Jean Baptiste Joseph, chevalier Delambre, 1749 - 1822.; Private Collection; (add.info.: French mathematician and astronomer. Hand writing sample.).

Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822
3083212 Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German-born British astronomer. Hand writing sample.).

John Quincy Adams, 1767 - 1848
3083284 John Quincy Adams, 1767 - 1848.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eldest son of President John Adams and sixth President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.).

The Wedding of Kloris and Roosje, after Cornelis Troost, 1909 (engraving)
1000955 The Wedding of Kloris and Roosje, after Cornelis Troost, 1909 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wedding of Kloris and Roosje, after Cornelis Troost)

Anna Constantia von Brockdorff, 1680 - 1765, later the Countess of Cosel, portrayed as Venus
1000940 Anna Constantia von Brockdorff, 1680 - 1765, later the Countess of Cosel, portrayed as Venus. German noblewoman and mistress of Augustus the Strong, King of Poland

Bloodletting in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000934 Bloodletting in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

The Orange Seller, after John Hodges Benwell, 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000915 The Orange Seller, after John Hodges Benwell, 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

La Bastringue, or Gift Giving Dance, popular at the time of the French Revolution
1000900 La Bastringue, or Gift Giving Dance, popular at the time of the French Revolution. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

The division of the robbery, at the Court of St. James, London, after a work by Isaac Cruikshank, 1796
1000899 The division of the robbery, at the Court of St. James, London, after a work by Isaac Cruikshank, 1796. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Scene in an English divorce court, 1780. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000887 Scene in an English divorce court, 1780. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Madame Tallien in Grecian costume. Theresa Cabarrus, Madame Tallien, 1773 -1835
1000871 Madame Tallien in Grecian costume. Theresa Cabarrus, Madame Tallien, 1773 -1835. French social figure during the Revolution and later Princess of Chimay

The Boarding-School Hair-Dresser, 1786. 1909 (print)
1000962 The Boarding-School Hair-Dresser, 1786. 1909 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.).

Flogging of a woman convict in Russia as a public spectacle, using a knout , a heavy scourge-like multiple whip
1000958 Flogging of a woman convict in Russia as a public spectacle, using a knout , a heavy scourge-like multiple whip, 18th century

Washington Monument at Richmond Virginia USA George Washington, 1732-1799
3052896 Washington Monument at Richmond Virginia USA George Washington, 1732-1799. First President of the United States From a 19th century print engraved by J Rogers after Wageman; Private

Major Dix at the Battle of Buena Vista 1847. John Adams Dix 1798-1879 American politician
3052885 Major Dix at the Battle of Buena Vista 1847. John Adams Dix 1798-1879 American politician and distinguished Civil War General From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage after H

Sir Edmund Andros, 1637-1714. English colonial administrator in North America
2907828 Sir Edmund Andros, 1637-1714. English colonial administrator in North America. From The History of Our Country, published 1899; Private Collection.

Plan of Versailles, France in 1789. From Historical Atlas, published 1923 (print)
2603518 Plan of Versailles, France in 1789. From Historical Atlas, published 1923 (print).

George Frideric Handel or Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 - 1759
3062204 George Frideric Handel or Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 - 1759.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German-British Baroque composer. Hand writing sample.).

Catherine II The Great, Yekaterina (Catherine) II Alekseyevna of Russia, 1729-1796
3555508 Catherine II The Great, Yekaterina (Catherine) II Alekseyevna of Russia, 1729-1796. German born Empress of Russia, from the book Crabbs Historical Dictionary pub

Pedro Benito Antonio Quevedo y Quintano, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub
3473309 Pedro Benito Antonio Quevedo y Quintano, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Pedro Benito Antonio Quevedo y Quintano, 1736 - 1818)

Melchor Rafael de Macanaz, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473305 Melchor Rafael de Macanaz, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Melchor Rafael de Macanaz, 1670 - 1760)

Juan de Ferreras y Garcia, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473281 Juan de Ferreras y Garcia, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Juan de Ferreras y Garcia, 1652 - 1735)

Jose del Campillo y Cossio, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473274 Jose del Campillo y Cossio, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Jose del Campillo y Cossio, 1693 - 1743. Spanish statesman)

Orpheus, from a 19th century print, from Les Maitres de la Sensibilite Francaise Au XVIII Siecle
3742705 Orpheus, from a 19th century print, from Les Maitres de la Sensibilite Francaise Au XVIII Siecle; (add.info.: Orpheus, from a 19th century print)

Charles Carroll of Carrollton, American statesman and Founding Father, engraving by J.B
3501402 Charles Carroll of Carrollton, American statesman and Founding Father, engraving by J.B. Longacre from a painting by Field; (add.info.: Charles Carroll of Carrollton, 1737 to 1832)

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"Exploring the Eighteenth Century: A Journey Through History, Art, and Nature" Step into a world of elegance and refinement as we delve into the fascinating realm of the eighteenth century. From Sherardia's delicate blooms to Lilio-Narcissus' enchanting fragrance, this era was adorned with nature's finest creations. Transport yourself back in time to 1793 with a glance at the Blush Provence rose captured on an exquisite plate. Imagine sipping ale at The Bat and Ball Public House in Hambledon, immersing yourself in the lively atmosphere of 1908. Marvel at Stewartia malecodendron's majestic presence and be captivated by Clematis purpurea's vibrant hues. Find solace within Buddha's tranquil Tibetan Temple, where serenity meets spirituality. Witness James Watt tirelessly perfecting Thomas Newcomen's invention in his Glasgow workshop; innovation knows no bounds during this period. Explore Passiflora lautifolia gynandria’s intricate beauty while admiring Tobias Furneaux’s masterful painting. Turn the pages of Giambatista Piranesi’s volume IV, The Antiquities of Rome, and immerse yourself in ancient wonders brought to life through artistry. Discover enlightenment through Matthew Henry’s profound insights as an English Bible commentator and writer. The eighteenth century holds countless treasures waiting to be unveiled—each hint offering a glimpse into its rich tapestry of history, artistry, and intellectual pursuits. Join us on this captivating journey through time.