Circa 18th Century Collection

"Circa 18th Century: A Glimpse into a World of Poetry, Palaces, and Peril" Step back in time to the 18th century

Jean Francois Cornu de La Poype, 1758 - 1851, French military leader; Illustration

Circa 18th Century Collection: John Mitchell Mason, 1770 - 1829. American clergyman and theologian

John Mitchell Mason, 1770 - 1829. American clergyman and theologian. After an engraving by Asher Brown Durand from a work by John Wesley Jarvis; Illustration

Circa 18th Century Collection: An outbreak of rinderpest in Holland in 1745: farmers and a landlord in discussion in front of a

An outbreak of rinderpest in Holland in 1745: farmers and a landlord in discussion in front of a pile of dead cattle. Rinderpest

Circa 18th Century Collection: John Marshall, 1755 - 1835. American politician and lawyer. Fourth Chief Justice of the United

John Marshall, 1755 - 1835. American politician and lawyer. Fourth Chief Justice of the United States. After an engraving by Asher Brown Durand from a work by Henry Inman; Illustration

Circa 18th Century Collection: Peter the Great, Peter I or Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov, 1672 - 1725. Tsar of Russia

Peter the Great, Peter I or Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov, 1672 - 1725. Tsar of Russia. Here seen working at carpentry in his house an Zaandam, Netherlands

Circa 18th Century Collection: Retreat of the Americans across Gowanus Creek at the Battle of Long Island, August 27

Retreat of the Americans across Gowanus Creek at the Battle of Long Island, August 27, 1776 during the American Revolutionary War

Circa 18th Century Collection: Major General Benedict Arnold wounded at the second Battle of Saratoga, October 7

Major General Benedict Arnold wounded at the second Battle of Saratoga, October 7, 1777 during the American Revolutionary War. After a 19th century engraving by Alonso Chappel; Illustration

Circa 18th Century Collection: Edward Livingston, 1764 - 1836. American jurist and statesman. U. S. Secretary of State

Edward Livingston, 1764 - 1836. American jurist and statesman. U. S. Secretary of State
Edward Livingston, 1764 - 1836. American jurist and statesman. U.S. Secretary of State. After a 19th century engraving by E. Wellmore from a work by J. L. Longacre; Illustration

Circa 18th Century Collection: William Gaston, 1778 - 1844. American jurist. He was the United States Representative from North

William Gaston, 1778 - 1844. American jurist. He was the United States Representative from North Carolina and wrote the states official song, The Old North State

Circa 18th Century Collection: Hugh Williamson, 1735 - 1819. American doctor and politician. Signatory of the U. S. Constitution

Hugh Williamson, 1735 - 1819. American doctor and politician. Signatory of the U. S. Constitution
Hugh Williamson, 1735 - 1819. American doctor and politician. Signatory of the U.S. Constitution. After an engraving by Asher Brown Durand from a work by John Trumbull; Illustration

Circa 18th Century Collection: Horace Vernet. Full name Emile Jean-Horace Vernet, 1789 - 1863. French artist

Horace Vernet. Full name Emile Jean-Horace Vernet, 1789 - 1863. French artist. After an engraving in the Illustrated London News, January 31, 1863 from a photograph by Nadar; Illustration

Circa 18th Century Collection: The Battle of Germantown which took place on October 4, 1777 between British

The Battle of Germantown which took place on October 4, 1777 between British and American forces during the American Revolutionary War. In the picture, action around the house of Chief Justice Chew

Circa 18th Century Collection: George Washington encourages his troops at the Battle of Princeton, January 3

George Washington encourages his troops at the Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777 during the American Revolutionary War. from a 19th century engraving after a work by Alonso Chappel; Illustration

Circa 18th Century Collection: The retreat of the British army from Concord at the end of the Battles of Lexington and Concord

The retreat of the British army from Concord at the end of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, April 19, 1775. The battles triggered the beginning of the American Revolutionary War

Circa 18th Century Collection: Angelica Catalani, 1780 - 1849. Italian opera singer. After a 19th century work by German artist

Angelica Catalani, 1780 - 1849. Italian opera singer. After a 19th century work by German artist Friedrich Wilhelm Bollinger; Illustration

Circa 18th Century Collection: George Washington at Valley Forge during the American Revolutionary War

George Washington at Valley Forge during the American Revolutionary War. George Washington, 1732 - 1799. American political leader, military general, statesman

Circa 18th Century Collection: Washington inspecting the captured colours after the battle of Trenton during the American

Washington inspecting the captured colours after the battle of Trenton during the American Revolutionary War. After a work by E. Percy Moran, United States of America; Artwork

Circa 18th Century Collection: The Coronation of His Majesty George the Third. After an early 19th century print

The Coronation of His Majesty George the Third. After an early 19th century print. George III, George William Frederick, 1738 - 1820

Circa 18th Century Collection: The Concord Stage, after a work by E. Percy Moran. Concord and nearby Lexington were the sites of

The Concord Stage, after a work by E. Percy Moran. Concord and nearby Lexington were the sites of the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War

Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788 - 1860. German philosopher; Germany

Circa 18th Century Collection: A view of the Foundling Hospital, London. After an engraving dated 1751, published by Robert Sayer

A view of the Foundling Hospital, London. After an engraving dated 1751, published by Robert Sayer, later colourization; Artwork

Circa 18th Century Collection: Field Marshal Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby, 1st Viscount Allenby, 1861 - 1936

Field Marshal Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby, 1st Viscount Allenby, 1861 - 1936. English soldier and British Imperial Governor. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934; England

Circa 18th Century Collection: Ferdinand de Geramb, 1772 - 1848. French aristocrat (though that is disputed)

Ferdinand de Geramb, 1772 - 1848. French aristocrat (though that is disputed), soldier and Trappist monk; Artwork

Circa 18th Century Collection: Canaan, or Palestine, as it was divided between the twelve tribes of Israel

Canaan, or Palestine, as it was divided between the twelve tribes of Israel. After a map published in 1750; Israel-Palestine

Circa 18th Century Collection: East view of the city of Edinburgh. After a work dated 1753 by Paul Sandby

East view of the city of Edinburgh. After a work dated 1753 by Paul Sandby, later colourization; Edinburgh, Scotland

Cosimo III de Medici, 1642 - 1723, 6th Medici Grand Duke of Tuscany; Italy

Circa 18th Century Collection: Illustrated portrait of Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough and 1st Earl of Monmouth

Illustrated portrait of Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough and 1st Earl of Monmouth, 1658 to 1735. English nobleman and military leader

Circa 18th Century Collection: Clair JosA┼íphe Hippolyte Leris, also known as La Clairon, 1723 - 1803. French actress

Clair JosA┼íphe Hippolyte Leris, also known as La Clairon, 1723 - 1803. French actress. After a work by French Rococo portraitist, Maurice Quentin de La Tour, (1704 - 1788)

Circa 18th Century Collection: Jean PAris de Monmartel, 1690 - 1766. French financier. After a work by French Rococo portraitist

Jean PAris de Monmartel, 1690 - 1766. French financier. After a work by French Rococo portraitist, Maurice Quentin de La Tour, (1704 - 1788). From La Tour, published 1920

Circa 18th Century Collection: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685 - 1750. Composer and musician of the Baroque period

Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685 - 1750. Composer and musician of the Baroque period. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Great Composers

Circa 18th Century Collection: Emanuel Swedenborg, born Emanuel Swedberg, 1688 - 1772. Swedish Lutheran theologian, scientist

Emanuel Swedenborg, born Emanuel Swedberg, 1688 - 1772. Swedish Lutheran theologian, scientist, philosopher, revelator and mystic who inspired Swedenborgianism

Circa 18th Century Collection: Marie Justine BenoAte Favart, nA©e Duronceray, 1727 - 1772. French operatic singer, actress

Marie Justine BenoAte Favart, nA©e Duronceray, 1727 - 1772. French operatic singer, actress, and dancer
Marie Justine BenoAte Favart, nee Duronceray, 1727 - 1772. French operatic singer, actress, and dancer, the wife of the dramatist, Charles Simon Favart

Circa 18th Century Collection: Marie-Anne Botot Dangeville, also known as Mlle Dangeville la jeune, 1714 - 1796

Marie-Anne Botot Dangeville, also known as Mlle Dangeville la jeune, 1714 - 1796. French comic actress. After a work by French Rococo portraitist, Maurice Quentin de La Tour, (1704 - 1788)

Circa 18th Century Collection: Jean Monnet, 1703 - 1785. French theatre impresario and writer

Jean Monnet, 1703 - 1785. French theatre impresario and writer. After a work by French Rococo portraitist, Maurice Quentin de La Tour, (1704 - 1788). From La Tour, published 1920

Circa 18th Century Collection: Marie Anne de Cupis de Camargo, 1710-1770, also known as La Camargo. French dancer

Marie Anne de Cupis de Camargo, 1710-1770, also known as La Camargo. French dancer. After a work by French Rococo portraitist, Maurice Quentin de La Tour, (1704 - 1788). From La Tour, published 1920

Circa 18th Century Collection: Isabelle de CharriA┼íre, 1740 - 1805, also known as Belle van Zuylen

Isabelle de CharriA┼íre, 1740 - 1805, also known as Belle van Zuylen, nA©e Isabella Agneta Elisabeth van Tuyll van
Isabelle de CharriA┼íre, 1740 - 1805, also known as Belle van Zuylen, nee Isabella Agneta Elisabeth van Tuyll van Serooskerken, and Madame Isabelle de CharriA┼íre

Circa 18th Century Collection: Self-portrait of Maurice Quentin de La Tour, 1704 - 1788. French Rococo portraitist who worked

Self-portrait of Maurice Quentin de La Tour, 1704 - 1788. French Rococo portraitist who worked primarily with pastels. From La Tour, published 1920

Circa 18th Century Collection: The attack on Bunker Hill and the burning of Charlestown, June 17

The attack on Bunker Hill and the burning of Charlestown, June 17, 1775 during the American Revolutionary War. After a contemporary work by George Henry Millar

Circa 18th Century Collection: (Franz) Joseph Haydn, 1732 - 1809. Austrian composer of the Classical period

(Franz) Joseph Haydn, 1732 - 1809. Austrian composer of the Classical period. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Great Composers

Circa 18th Century Collection: George Frideric or Frederick Handel, 1685 - 1759. German, later British, Baroque composer

George Frideric or Frederick Handel, 1685 - 1759. German, later British, Baroque composer. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Circa 18th Century Collection: John Wesley, 1703 - 1791. English cleric and theologian and one of the founders of Methodism

John Wesley, 1703 - 1791. English cleric and theologian and one of the founders of Methodism. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Circa 18th Century Collection: Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769-1821, as first consul of the French Republic

Napoleon Bonaparte, 1769-1821, as first consul of the French Republic. After a work by Louis Boilly, 1761-1845

Circa 18th Century Collection: Francisco JosA©de Goya y Lucientes, 1746 - 1828. Spanish romantic painter and printmaker

Francisco JosA©de Goya y Lucientes, 1746 - 1828. Spanish romantic painter and printmaker
Francisco Josede Goya y Lucientes, 1746 - 1828. Spanish romantic painter and printmaker. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Circa 18th Century Collection: Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775 - 1851, also known as J. M. W. Turner and William Turner

Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775 - 1851, also known as J. M. W. Turner and William Turner. English Romantic painter, printmaker and watercolourist

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"Circa 18th Century: A Glimpse into a World of Poetry, Palaces, and Peril" Step back in time to the 18th century, where great minds like Samuel Taylor Coleridge shaped the literary landscape. This English poet, philosopher, and theologian left an indelible mark on literature with his enchanting verses. (Image: Contemporary print) Travel to Saint Petersburg, Russia, where grandeur meets history. The Hermitage Museum stands as a testament to art's enduring legacy while the Neva River flows gracefully by its side. (Image: Smolny Monastery aerial view) Stroll along Nevsky Prospekt in Saint Petersburg and marvel at the opulent Stroganov Palace. This architectural masterpiece is a symbol of Russian elegance that has stood the test of time. Journey to Aranjuez in Madrid Province, Spain, and immerse yourself in regal splendor at the Royal Palace (Palacio Real). Admire its majestic beauty as you step into a world fit for kings and queens. Venture further east to Jaipur, India - a city adorned with numerous palaces that whisper tales of royalty from centuries past. Lose yourself in their intricate designs and vibrant colors. Discover Jean Francois Cornu de La Poype - a French military leader who played his part on history's stage during this era. His valorous spirit lives on through captivating illustrations that depict his story. Uncover John Mitchell Mason - an American clergyman whose theological contributions resonated deeply within society. Through detailed engravings by Asher Brown Durand from works by John Wesley Jarvis; we catch glimpses of this influential figure's life. Witness the devastating outbreak of rinderpest in Holland during 1745 - an infectious viral disease that wreaked havoc among livestock herds. Farmers and landlords gather amidst piles of dead cattle as they discuss strategies for survival against this deadly threat. (Image.