Late Eighteenth Century Collection

The late eighteenth century was a time of great artistic and cultural diversity, as seen in the various works from this period

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Eclipse, a Dark Chestnut Racehorse held by a Groom, with a Jockey

Eclipse, a Dark Chestnut Racehorse held by a Groom, with a Jockey
652163 Eclipse, a Dark Chestnut Racehorse held by a Groom, with a Jockey, Possibly Jack Oakley, by the Rubbing Down House at Newmarket, 1770 (oil on canvas) by Stubbs

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Le Sanguin, 1780 (hand-coloured engraving, highlited in gold and silver)

Le Sanguin, 1780 (hand-coloured engraving, highlited in gold and silver)
985787 Le Sanguin, 1780 (hand-coloured engraving, highlited in gold and silver) by Martinet, Francois Nicolas (1731-1800); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Sanguin)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: The Death of Bhishma, Mortally Wounded by Arjunas Numerous Arrows, c

The Death of Bhishma, Mortally Wounded by Arjunas Numerous Arrows, c
1196881 The Death of Bhishma, Mortally Wounded by Arjunas Numerous Arrows, c.1760-1770 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour)

The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour)
985824 The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 19.8x12.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lamb. Plate 7 from Songs of Innocence)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: The Mutiny on the Bounty, Lieutenant William Bligh's coconut cup from the voyage in the ship's

The Mutiny on the Bounty, Lieutenant William Bligh's coconut cup from the voyage in the ship's boat from Tofoa
1767269 The Mutiny on the Bounty, Lieutenant William Bligh's coconut cup from the voyage in the ship's boat from Tofoa to Timor, Tuesday 28 April 1789 - Sunday 14 June 1789

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Two Continental Creamware duck tureens and covers (creamware)

Two Continental Creamware duck tureens and covers (creamware)
1766881 Two Continental Creamware duck tureens and covers (creamware); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Continental Creamware duck tureens and covers)

The Mutiny on the Bounty, Lieutenant William Bligh's coconut cup from the voyage in the ship's boat from Tofoa
1767270 The Mutiny on the Bounty, Lieutenant William Bligh's coconut cup from the voyage in the ship's boat from Tofoa to Timor, Tuesday 28 April 1789 - Sunday 14 June 1789

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Magnolia, 1750-1773 (hand-coloured engraved plate)

Magnolia, 1750-1773 (hand-coloured engraved plate)
985914 Magnolia, 1750-1773 (hand-coloured engraved plate) by Trew, Christoph Jacob (1695-1769) & Ehert, Georg Dionysius (1708/9-70); approx 53.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Magnolia)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. papaveracea, 1788-1896 (hand-coloured engraving)

Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. papaveracea, 1788-1896 (hand-coloured engraving)
991240 Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. papaveracea, 1788-1896 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); 24.6x15.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paeonia suffruticosa Andr)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Martha Hess as Silence (recto), (pencil and white chalk on buff paper)

Martha Hess as Silence (recto), (pencil and white chalk on buff paper)
824148 Martha Hess as Silence (recto), (pencil and white chalk on buff paper) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 54.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: The greater portion of the longest length of wall of an Atrium of Pompei, 1796-1808

The greater portion of the longest length of wall of an Atrium of Pompei, 1796-1808
986222 The greater portion of the longest length of wall of an Atrium of Pompei, 1796-1808 (hand-coloured engraving in watercolour and gouache) by Chiantarelli

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: The White Lily, 1799 (colour aquatint and mezzotint, finished in hand)

The White Lily, 1799 (colour aquatint and mezzotint, finished in hand)
985913 The White Lily, 1799 (colour aquatint and mezzotint, finished in hand) by Thornton, Robert John (1768?-1837) (after); 59x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Lily)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: The Recalcitrant Donkey, 1798 (pen and grey ink and watercolour)

The Recalcitrant Donkey, 1798 (pen and grey ink and watercolour)
652084 The Recalcitrant Donkey, 1798 (pen and grey ink and watercolour) by Ibbetson, Julius Caesar (1759-1817); 21.5x27.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recalcitrant Donkey)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of

An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil)
651822 An Old Woman Wearing a Rosary Cursing a Seated Man; Possibly Queen Margaret Cursing the Duke of Gloucester, (pencil, pen and brown ink, grey wash) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: The Westminster Pitt, 1798 (pen and ink and watercolour)

The Westminster Pitt, 1798 (pen and ink and watercolour)
651804 The Westminster Pitt, 1798 (pen and ink and watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 22x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Westminster Pitt. Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: A Tiger attacking a Bull, 1785 (oil on canvas)

A Tiger attacking a Bull, 1785 (oil on canvas)
827845 A Tiger attacking a Bull, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Peter, Johan Wenzel (1745-1829); 73.7x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tiger attacking a Bull. Wenzel Peter (1744-1829)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: The Queen, 1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint and finished by hand)

The Queen, 1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint and finished by hand)
986418 The Queen, 1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint and finished by hand) by Henderson, Peter Charles (fl.1799-d.1829) (after); 55.8x44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Vue of Kleveniers Canal, Amsterdam, c. 1740-1770 (hand-coloured engraving)

Vue of Kleveniers Canal, Amsterdam, c. 1740-1770 (hand-coloured engraving)
985944 Vue of Kleveniers Canal, Amsterdam, c.1740-1770 (hand-coloured engraving) by Vindel, August (fl. 1750); 49.5x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue of Kleveniers Canal, Amsterdam)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Apocalyptic Virgin of Quito, c. 1775 (oil on canvas)

Apocalyptic Virgin of Quito, c. 1775 (oil on canvas)
988078 Apocalyptic Virgin of Quito, c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Alcocer, Jose Cortez de (fl.18th century); 105.4x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Apocalyptic Virgin of Quito)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: And then divine Linnaeus, c. 1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint)

And then divine Linnaeus, c. 1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint and finished by hand)
986417 And then divine Linnaeus, c.1796-1807 (colour-printed in aquatint and mezzotint and finished by hand) by Reinagle, Philip (1749-1833) (after); 55.8x44 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Amida Waterfall on the Kiso Highway, from the series

Amida Waterfall on the Kiso Highway, from the series
1766521 Amida Waterfall on the Kiso Highway, from the series A Journey to the Waterfalls of all the Provinces (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: A View of the Herengracht overlooking Binnenamstel and the Nieuwe Herengracht, Amsterdam

A View of the Herengracht overlooking Binnenamstel and the Nieuwe Herengracht, Amsterdam
1765109 A View of the Herengracht overlooking Binnenamstel and the Nieuwe Herengracht, Amsterdam, 1776 (Verre eglomise) by Zeuner

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: An early hand-made puzzle purse Valentine, c. 1790

An early hand-made puzzle purse Valentine, c. 1790
1765072 An early hand-made puzzle purse Valentine, c.1790 by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An early hand-made puzzle purse Valentine)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: A close up view of the dial and movement of a Louis XVI ormolu

A close up view of the dial and movement of a Louis XVI ormolu
1764973 A close up view of the dial and movement of a Louis XVI ormolu and patinated bronze-mounted mahogany longcase regulator with year calendar and equation of time, c.1790 (ornolu)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Portrait of Brigadier Valerian Aleksandrovich Zubov, (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Brigadier Valerian Aleksandrovich Zubov, (oil on canvas)
1195880 Portrait of Brigadier Valerian Aleksandrovich Zubov, (oil on canvas) by Voille, Jean Louis (1744-c.1804); 82.9x66 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: A View of the Piazza San Pietro, Rome looking south from the Portico of the Basilica

A View of the Piazza San Pietro, Rome looking south from the Portico of the Basilica
1197622 A View of the Piazza San Pietro, Rome looking south from the Portico of the Basilica, before 1779 (pencil, pen and black ink, w/c) by Quarenghi

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Prometheus Freed by Hercules, 1781-1785 (oil on canvas)

Prometheus Freed by Hercules, 1781-1785 (oil on canvas)
1766412 Prometheus Freed by Hercules, 1781-1785 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); 63x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prometheus Freed by Hercules)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: The South East View of Bijaigarh, Uttar Pradesh, c. 1790 (pencil and w / c)

The South East View of Bijaigarh, Uttar Pradesh, c. 1790 (pencil and w / c)
1196897 The South East View of Bijaigarh, Uttar Pradesh, c. 1790 (pencil and w/c) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); 47.3x60 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Krishna Attacking the Impregnable Castle of Prag-jyoshita

Krishna Attacking the Impregnable Castle of Prag-jyoshita
1196879 Krishna Attacking the Impregnable Castle of Prag-jyoshita, to Recover the Ear-rings of Aditi, c. 1775 (w/c on paper) by Nepalese School

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Krishna leaning against a tree, awaiting Radha, c. 1780

Krishna leaning against a tree, awaiting Radha, c. 1780
1196867 Krishna leaning against a tree, awaiting Radha, c.1780 () by Indian School, (18th century); 15x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Portrait of a Notable, c. 1780-1790 (w / c on paper)

Portrait of a Notable, c. 1780-1790 (w / c on paper)
1196858 Portrait of a Notable, c.1780-1790 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 96.5x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Krishna Fighting Jambavata, King of the Bears, c. 1775 (w / c on paper)

Krishna Fighting Jambavata, King of the Bears, c. 1775 (w / c on paper)
1196813 Krishna Fighting Jambavata, King of the Bears, c. 1775 (w/c on paper) by Nepalese School, (18th century); 35.6x52 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Nepalese, out of copyright

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Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Girl Playing with a Dog and a Cat (said to be Marie-Madeline Colombe), (oil on canvas)

Girl Playing with a Dog and a Cat (said to be Marie-Madeline Colombe), (oil on canvas)
991412 Girl Playing with a Dog and a Cat (said to be Marie-Madeline Colombe), (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 69.8 diameter cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman

Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman
986469 Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman Pierre Seguier, May 1672, c.1770-1780 (engraving) by Le Brun

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: The Penguin, 1770 (hand coloured engraving)

The Penguin, 1770 (hand coloured engraving)
986461 The Penguin, 1770 (hand coloured engraving) by Edwards, George (1694-1773) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penguin)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Plan and view of Seville, 1579-1590 (hand-coloured engraving)

Plan and view of Seville, 1579-1590 (hand-coloured engraving)
986452 Plan and view of Seville, 1579-1590 (hand-coloured engraving) by Braun, Georg (1541-1622) and Hogenberg, Franz (1535-90); 41x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan and view of Seville)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: BKS291195110B 01

BKS291195110B 01
View of a Part of the River Arno. Plate from Raccolta delle piu belle Vedute e Prospettive della Cita di Firenze from the composite album Venice and Tuscany

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Title page, from Songs of Innocence, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etched printed

Title page, from Songs of Innocence, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etched printed
986379 Title page, from Songs of Innocence, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etched printed plate) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 19x13.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: The Holy Land, c. 1770 (hand-coloured engraving)

The Holy Land, c. 1770 (hand-coloured engraving)
986326 The Holy Land, c.1770 (hand-coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); 97x123 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Land... divided into its twelve tribes; La Terre Sainte)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Map of the Island of Mallorca, 1785 (hand-coloured engraving)

Map of the Island of Mallorca, 1785 (hand-coloured engraving)
986325 Map of the Island of Mallorca, 1785 (hand-coloured engraving) by Spanish School, (18th century); 121x160 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Geographical Map of the Theatre of War, showing the Kingdom of Hungary in the main

Geographical Map of the Theatre of War, showing the Kingdom of Hungary in the main
986323 Geographical Map of the Theatre of War, showing the Kingdom of Hungary in the main, 1771 (hand-coloured engraving.) by German School

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: The Hedgehog, 1761-1766 (hand-coloured etching)

The Hedgehog, 1761-1766 (hand-coloured etching)
986243 The Hedgehog, 1761-1766 (hand-coloured etching) by Paillou, Peter (c.1720-90) (after); 52.8x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hedgehog)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Industry, Frontispiece from Locupletissimi Rerum Naturalium Thesauri Accurata

Industry, Frontispiece from Locupletissimi Rerum Naturalium Thesauri Accurata
986228 Industry, Frontispiece from Locupletissimi Rerum Naturalium Thesauri Accurata Descriptio, 1734-1765 (hand-coloured engraving) by Dubourg

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Chaetodon Imperator (Emperor Fish), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)

Chaetodon Imperator (Emperor Fish), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)
986202 Chaetodon Imperator (Emperor Fish), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 27.9x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chaetodon Imperator (Emperor Fish)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Plate from Plan of the Cities of London and Westminster the Borough of Southwark

Plate from Plan of the Cities of London and Westminster the Borough of Southwark
986183 Plate from Plan of the Cities of London and Westminster the Borough of Southwark, and Parts Adjoining, c.1792-1799 (engraving) by Horwood

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: White Spoon Bill, 1750-1800 (pen, ink, and watercolour)

White Spoon Bill, 1750-1800 (pen, ink, and watercolour)
986122 White Spoon Bill, 1750-1800 (pen, ink, and watercolour) by German School, (18th century); 47x31.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: White Spoon Bill)

Late Eighteenth Century Collection: Broad Leav d Garden Anemone (Anemone hortensis Catifolia)

Broad Leav d Garden Anemone (Anemone hortensis Catifolia)
986120 Broad Leav d Garden Anemone (Anemone hortensis Catifolia), 1770 (hand-coloured engraving) by Edwards, John (fl.1763-1812); 45x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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The late eighteenth century was a time of great artistic and cultural diversity, as seen in the various works from this period. From the thrilling world of horse racing to the epic tales of ancient mythology, each piece captures a unique aspect of this era. In "Eclipse, " we witness the power and grace of a dark chestnut racehorse held by a groom, with a jockey ready to embark on an exhilarating ride. The energy and excitement surrounding these races were emblematic of the spirit of competition during this time. "The Death of Bhishma" transports us back to ancient times, depicting Arjuna's numerous arrows mortally wounding Bhishma. This dramatic scene showcases both the fascination with mythological narratives and the skillful artistry that brought them to life. Moving away from action-packed scenes, "The Lamb" presents us with a delicate hand-colored relief-etching watercolor. This gentle portrayal reminds us that amidst all turmoil, there is still room for tenderness and innocence in our lives. Taking us beyond mythical realms into historical landscapes, "The greater portion of the longest length wall of an Atrium in Pompei" offers an exquisite hand-colored engraving capturing one section of this ancient city frozen in time. It serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and preservation efforts during this period. Nature lovers will be captivated by "Magnolia, " showcasing its beauty through meticulously hand-colored engraved plates. Similarly enchanting is "Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. Var papaveracea, " which celebrates botanical wonders through intricate engravings bursting with vibrant colors. Venturing into darker themes, "The Massacre of Innocents" portrays tragedy through pencil sketches and brown washes—a haunting reminder that even amidst progress, humanity can succumb to cruelty if left unchecked. Contrasting these somber tones is "The White Lily, " where color aquatint meets mezzotint, resulting in a stunning piece that exudes elegance and purity.