18th Century Collection (page 7)

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Captain James Cook regarding a map. Hand-colored woodcut of a painting

Drying and salting fish in colonial Maine
First settlers of Maine drying and salting fish on the Atlantic shore. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Dutch East India House in Amsterdam, showing warehouses and shipyard. Hand-colored woodcut

Battle of Blenheim, War of Spanish Succession
Duke of Marlborough leading his English troops at Blenheim, War of Spanish Succession, 1704. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British capturing Quebec in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, French and Indian War, 1759. Hand-colored woodcut

Franklin, Hamilton, and other delegates discussing the Constitution
Franklin, Hamilton, and others discussing the framing of the US Constitution at a tea party in Philadelphia, 1787. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

English colonists in Georgia, 1700s
Early settlers in the swampy wilderness of Georgia Colony. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

American siege of Yorktown, Revolutionary War
Washington directing the siege of Yorktown, Virginia, during the American Revolution, 1781. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Sullivans Island bombarded by the British, 1776
American defense of Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island, Charleston SC, 1776. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century F.C. Yohn illustration

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American Declaration of Independence, 1776. Watercolor wash over a 19th century woodcut reproduction of the document

George Wythe of Virginia
George Wythe, a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia. Digitally colored printed halftone reproduction of an illustration

Thaddeus Kosciuszko of Poland
Polish General Tadeusz Kosciuszko with his autograph. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Moll Pitcher
Molly Pitcher statue marking the grave of Mary McCauley in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Digital photograph

Ethan Allen, leader of the Green Mountain Boys. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Samuel Adams
Patriot Samuel Adams portrait. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Star-spangled banner, the 15-star US flag
Fifteen-star US flag (1794-1819) over Fort Moultrie, Charleston, South Carolina. Digital photograph

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Sea fight between the American ship Bonhomme Richard and the British HMS Serapis, 1779. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

David Love (1750-1827), Ballad-Writer
Barber, Thomas Oil on Canvas 76.2 x 63.5

William Elliot (1707-1792)
British (English) School Oil on Canvas 76 x 64

Wollaton Hall Park, Nottingham - Hendrik Frans de Cort
Oil on Panel 111.8 x 158.7

The Doves
Artist: Etty, William - Title: The Doves - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Wood 28.6 x 20.3

The Wreckers
Artist: Morland, George - Title: The Wreckers - Date: c.1790 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 50.8 x 68.6

Still Life with Dead Game (Pigeon and Other Birds)
Artist: Withoos, Peter - Title: Still Life with Dead Game (Pigeon and Other Birds) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 78.1 x 54.6

Thomas Stevenson
Artist: Barber, Thomas - Title: Thomas Stevenson - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Board 38.1 x 30.5

View Across Nottingham Park with Lenton Priory in the Distance
Artist: Barber, Thomas - Title: View Across Nottingham Park with Lenton Priory in the Distance - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 39.4 x 58.4

West View of Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire
Artist: Tillemans, Peter - Title: West View of Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire - Date: 1726 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 49 x 72

Frances, Lady Byron (d. 1757), Third Wife of the 4th Lord Byron
Artist: Dahl, Michael I - Title: Frances, Lady Byron (d.1757), Third Wife of the 4th Lord Byron - Date: 1720 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 124.4 x 99.5

Christ Rising from the Tomb and Roman Soldiers Fleeing
Artist: Winck, Christian (attributed to) - Title: Christ Rising from the Tomb and Roman Soldiers Fleeing - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Board 36 x 27

Admiral the Honourable John Byron ( ) (1723-1786)
Artist: Reynolds, Joshua - Title: Admiral the Honourable John Byron ( ) (1723-1786) - Date: 1748 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 123.5 x 98

18th century astrology
Sun and signs of the Zodiac. Historical artwork of the Sun and Moon surrounded by the twelve signs of the zodiac. The four seasons are depicted in the corners. 18th century engraving from Rome, Italy

The death mask of Beethoven, molded by Josef Danhauser around twelve hours after Beethovens death. Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770 - 1827. German composer and pianist

Map of the Siege of Quebec, Canada 1759
Vintage engraving of a Map of the Siege of Quebec, Canada 1759. The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, also known as the Battle of Quebec was a pivotal battle in the Seven Years War

William Hogarth Characters and Caricatures
Vintage engraving of William Hogarth Characters and Caricatures. Critics had sometimes dismissed the exaggerated features of Hogarths characters as caricature and, by way of an answer

Harvard College
Illustration of the exterior of Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts circa 1760. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Early hot air balloon flight

Lake Scene Signed and dated lower right: I
Lake Scene Signed and dated lower right: " I.W. Pinxt | 1790", Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734-1797, British

DIAGRAM: SAW MILL. Diagram of a sawmill at Limehouse, England. Engraving, English, late 18th or early 19th century

Oberammergau
The village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, with its famous Passion Theatre, circa 1770. The villages Passion Play dates back to 1634

Georgiana, Countess Spencer (1757-1806) afterwards Duchess of Devonshire, with her mother Margaret Georgiana (Poyntz) (1736-1814), Countess Spencer wife of 1st Earl Spencer. Sir Joshua Reynolds

St. Chads Church, St. Chads Terrace, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Isle of Man - Treasure Isle, LMS poster, 1923-1947
Poster produced for the London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS), promoting travel to the Isle of Man, showing a large sailing ship flying the Manx flag and bearing a royal crest

French Honeysuckle (Hedysarum coronarium), Fabaceae, herbaceous plant cultivated in Italy, watercolor, 1754
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume VI, Plate 83 by Francesco Peyrolery: French Honeysuckle (Hedysarum coronarium), Fabaceae. Herbaceous plant cultivated in Italy

Northern Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum), Polypodiaceae by Angela Rossi Bottione, watercolor, 1812-1837
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume XL, Plate 30 by Angela Rossi Bottione, Northern Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum), Polypodiaceae

Phases of the Moon, 1708
Phases of the Moon. This is plate 19 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Joseph Priestley, caricature C015 / 6707
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804). Caricature of the British chemist and clergyman Joseph Priestley. Priestly is best known as the discoverer of oxygen

Stylidium scandens, climbing trigger plant
Plate 82 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Gracula religiosa indica, lesser hill myna
Plate 73, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Naso lituratus, orangespine unicornfish
Ff. 194. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

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Step back in time to the 18th century, a pivotal era that shaped the course of history. In 1776, the Thirteen original colonies were on the cusp of revolution, laying the foundation for a new nation. The artistic genius of William Hogarth captured society's vices and virtues through his iconic works like "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street, " revealing the stark realities of London life. Joseph Wright's masterpiece, "The Orrery, " showcased scientific progress and enlightenment thinking that defined this age. Education flourished during this period with institutions like William and Mary College emerging as centers of learning. Meanwhile, Dante's Divine Comedy transported readers into an otherworldly realm where morality was explored with depth and intensity. Nature also held its allure in the 18th century. The discovery of Franklinia alatamaha, a rare flowering tree named after Benjamin Franklin, symbolized botanical exploration during this time. Canaletto's breathtaking depiction of Thames showcased bustling city life against serene waterscapes. Architectural marvels dotted landscapes across Europe; Wollaton Hall in Nottingham stood as a testament to grandeur while Trevi Fountain illuminated Rome with its timeless beauty at dusk. Mumbles Lighthouse perched atop Bracelet Bay in Swansea guided sailors safely home amidst Wales' rugged coastline. The 18th century was an era filled with contrasts - from societal upheavals to artistic brilliance; from intellectual pursuits to natural wonders; it encapsulated both human triumphs and struggles. As we reflect upon this remarkable period today, let us remember how these moments have shaped our world and continue to inspire generations to come.