C18th Collection

Chatsworth House C18Th
Chatsworth House & its extensive, landscaped grounds in the middle of the 18th century. Avenues of trees, walled gardens, waterworks & fountain are depicted

Stowe House C18Th
Sir Richard Temples House at Stowe, designed by William Cleere & begun in 1676. This view dates from a later period when many improvements have been made. Now Stowe School

C18th Highwaymen / Robbers
John Everett & Richmond Bird rob a coach on Hounslow Heath

French Tailors C18Th
An elegant Frenchman has a fitting for a new coat. A tailor, down on one knee, makes some adjustments. Another, sewing buttons, sits cross legged on a bench

Cart and Horse, 18th Century. Creator: Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl. 1780-1812)
Cart and Horse 18th Century (soft ground etching)

Sussex Smugglers / C18Th
SUSSEX SMUGGLERS Daniel Cater chained in the Turff House at Old Mill s. John Cobby is kicking him and Benjamin Tapner is cutting him across the eyes and nose while he is saying the Lords Prayer

C18TH COSTUME / 1913
C18th costume for a masked ball: gold dress with panniers & echelles, white petticoat ornamented with a garland of roses, black lace engageantes, a high white wig with roses

Martello Tower No 5, L Ancresse Bay, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Great sea serpent seen off the coast of Greenland in 1734, Scoliophis atlanticus. From a description by Hans Egede. Steel engraving by W.H

Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811), German zoologist and botanist. Portrait engraved on steel by W.H. Lizars, from Sir William Jardines The Naturalists Library, 1833, Edinburgh

Sunrise At Martello Tower No 5, L Ancresse Bay, Guernsey, Channel Islands

Church of Taxiarhes, Areopoli, Mani Peninsula, The Peloponnese, Greece, Southern Europe

Sant Joan de Labritja Church, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

Inside view of the Watch Tower discovered near Ludgate Hill, May 1, 1792. Barbican or part of the old City wall of 1276. Copperplate engraving drawn

South entrance of Dukes Palace, 1790. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London, 1814

18th century Mercer - Costume
A travelling salesman hawks his wares: ribbons, buttons, pins, feathers, braids, cloth & all manner of trinkets for female adornment. Date: 18th century

Grace Lane with fan
Edwardian actress Miss Grace Lane in C18th costume for an unspecified part holds a lace folding fan - this item being an essential part of a ladys toilet during this period. Date: circa 1905

12TH NIGHT / VIOLA C18TH
Act I, Scene V Viola, disguised as a boy, enters the house of Olivia Date: 1793

COUNTRY DANCING C18TH
Two couples perform astar or hands across movement within a country dance at an English country fair. Date: late 18th Century

COUNTRY ESTATE / C18TH
Couples meet, individuals take a brisk walk and groups congregate in the formally designed parkland of a grand country estate. Date: 18th century

BRITAIN / C18TH / RURAL
Country people leaving a village due to enclosures

View of the Castle Rock, pub. 1793. Creator: J. Hassell (1767-1825) and J. C. Ibbetson (1759-1817)
View of the Castle Rock, from the landing place on the Flat Holmes, from A Picturesque Guide to Bath, Bristol Hot-Wells, the River Avon and the Adjacent Country, published 1793 (coloured aquatint)

Weaver of cloth, 1782. Creator: Pierre Sonnerat (after) (1745-1814)
Weaver of cloth, from Voyage aux Indes et a la Chine, engraved by Poisson, 1782 (colour engraving). Hindu man seen sitting outside at a loom weaving cloth

Girl from St. John of Patmos, pub. C1707. Creator: Gerard Scotin (1671-1716)
Girl from St. John of Patmos, Pl. 88 from Collection of One Hundred Prints Representing the Different Nations of the Levant, published c. 1707 (coloured engraving)

Paeni Caori (religious devotee carrying offerings for the gods), 1782. Creator: Pierre Sonnerat
Paeni Caori (religious devotee carrying offerings for the gods), from Voyage aux Indes et a la Chine, engraved by Poisson, 1782 (colour engraving)

D jehalledar, or canopied bed conveyance with extra-long front, 1799
D jehalledar, or canopied bed conveyance with extra-long front, from The Manners, Customs and Dresses of The Hindus, 1799 (coloured etching)

Hindu Temple in the Fort of the Rohtas, Bihar, India, c1790. Creator: Thomas Daniell
Hindu Temple in the Fort of the Rohtas, Bihar, India, Pl. 11 from Oriental Scenery, part 1 (w/c on paper), c.1790. Shows a Hindu temple at Rohtasgarh in Bihar, dated February 1790

Bath, from the private road leading to Prior Park, pub. 1793. Creator: J. Hassell (1767-1825) and J
Bath, from the private road leading to Prior Park, from A Picturesque Guide to Bath, Bristol Hot-Wells, the River Avon and the Adjacent Country, published 1793 (coloured aquatint)

View of Dublin. Creator: Irish school, (18th century)"
View of Dublin (w/c on paper). A view from atop a hill looking down over the Irish capital city of Dublin, showing a road that leads to the city and the iconic river Liffey in the foreground

Aristocratic Dress C18Th
Fontange headdress, petticoats are lavishly & horizontally trimmed with lace & jewels, over-skirts anticipate the polonaise of the late C18th. N.B handscreen & face patches Date: 1700 - 1707

Peru, An attractive C18th church dominates the main square of Yanque, a small rural village in the Colca Canyon

Narcissus Etc C18Th
A posy of NARCISSUS, including a double white variety; ANEMONE; JASMINUM, a variety described as Yellow Indian, tied with a striped ribbon. Date: 18th century

Siamese Twins / C18Th
Siamese twins sharing one set of legs. Date: 18th century

Bavarian C18th Costume

Whitehall C18Th
Built in 1786-8 by Samuel Peyps Cockerall as a residence for the First Lord of the Admiralty Date: 18th century

Spa / Germany / Leuk / C18Th
At the healing waters in Leuk, where people were provided with floating chess boards and writing tables due to the long periods of time spent in the water Date: Eighteenth century

London / Tower / C18Th
18th century perspective of the Tower. Date: Circa 1780

Shutter Telegraph C18Th
An optical telegraph system, using 6 shutters

Pisa Bridge Game / C18Th
PISA : the long-ago defeat of the Saracens is celebrated by two groups of warriors who battle it out on a bridge over the Arno

French Skittles / C18Th
Une partie de quilles : French skittles

Sandford & Merton / C18Th
A humourless, moral tale in which the unpleasant & rich Tommy Merton is contrasted with the virtuous Harry Sandford

C18th Century Revival
Fine feathers in wartime: dress designers attempt to counter the practical move of wearing shorter, fuller skirts by employing impractical styles of previous centuries

French Signwriter C18Th
A French signwriter astride a wooden plank pauses from painting a carved inn sign to accept a glass of red wine from a barmaid who leans precariously from a balcony. Date: 18th century

Malaka, Malaysia C18Th
A view of Malaka from the sea showing sailing ships and other smaller vessels, rows of small houses, a walled area of the town & a building set up on stilts in between

Docks at Haarlem C18Th
View of a busy dock scene on the River Spaarne at Haarlem. Sailors use poles to guide their ship through the Bascule bridge which is opening in the distance

Sainte-Menehould C18Th
A panoramic view of the walled city of Sainte-Menehould in North-Eastern France

Port of Barcelona C18Th
A view of a section of the port of Barcelona including Moorish (North African) & European merchants & their ships

Belvoir Castle C18Th
Belvoir Castle, home of the Dukes of Rutland, as it was prior to the fire of 1816 and the surrounding Leicestershire countryside

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Step back in time to the enchanting 18th century, where history and beauty intertwine. Explore the grandeur of Chatsworth House, adorned with Sherardia blooms that fill the air with their sweet fragrance. Marvel at the delicate petals of Lilio-Narcissus, dancing gracefully in the gardens. As you wander through this era's treasures, discover Arachidna's intricate web woven by nature itself. Admire the Blush Provence rose, a symbol of elegance and romance since its creation in this remarkable period. Delve into Stowe House's rich heritage as you encounter Stewartia malecodendron trees standing tall amidst lush greenery. Be captivated by Clematis purpurea vines cascading down trellises, painting a picture-perfect scene straight from an 18th-century masterpiece. Uncover secrets hidden within Passiflora Lautifolia Gynandria blossoms; their vibrant colors tell tales of exotic lands and adventures yet to be explored. Immerse yourself in stories of Sussex Smugglers who roamed these very grounds during this captivating century. Leaf through pages frozen in time on Plate dated 1793 - each stroke capturing moments that have stood against the test of time. Let your imagination soar as Plate 24 reveals scenes filled with mystery and intrigue while Plate 8 transports you to opulent gatherings held under chandeliers aglow. Finally, lose yourself amidst botanical wonders showcased on Plate 20 - a visual feast for those seeking solace among nature's marvels. The C18th whispers tales untold; it invites us to embrace its allure and immerse ourselves in its timeless charm.