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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection

Step back in time to the mid-eighteenth century, a period of elegance and refinement

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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Laurel Tree, 1731-1743 (hand-coloured etching)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: The Death of Bhishma, Mortally Wounded by Arjunas Numerous Arrows, c
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: A Lady Walking in a Garden, standing full length and Holding her Small Child by the Hand
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Magnolia, 1750-1773 (hand-coloured engraved plate)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Lilium corona Imperialis (Crown imperial lily), 1737-1745 (engraved and mezzotint plate
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: View of Limerick, c. 1750 (watercolour plans)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: The Young Krishna Kills the Demon Vatsasura, who came in the Guise of a Calf, c
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: The Infant Hercules, (oil on canvas)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Vue of Kleveniers Canal, Amsterdam, c. 1740-1770 (hand-coloured engraving)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Almanach Royal, 1756 (morocco leather gilt, mica, gouache)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Engraving of a child in the womb from A Set of Anatomical Tables, with Explanations
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: A Meissen portrait pipe-bowl of the court jester Frohlich, c. 1742 (porcelain)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: A Chelsea large fluted circular dish painted with three peasants playing marbles after
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: A rare German jewelled parochet (Torah ark curtain), 1764 (red velvet embroidered in silver)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: L Afficheur, c. 1737-1746 (etching)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: A Princely Paradise, c. 1750-1760 (w / c on paper)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: A Zand book cover painted with a central seated figure within an interior
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Shiva Seated on a Tiger Skin, Holds Devi Wrapped in a Cloak, c. 1760 (w / c on paper)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: 986419
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: The Grand Canal, Venice, looking East from the Palazzo Flangini to the Palazzo Venramin
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Map of Asia, 1740 (hand-coloured engraving)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Quince (Cydonea mala cotonea majora), c. 1750-65 (hand-coloured engraving)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: A Melon, c. 1750-1765 (hand-coloured engraving)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Le Lions en allant en Guerre, c. 1755-1759 (engraving)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Portrait of a Woman, 1755 (oil on canvas)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: A Young Boy on a Hobbyhorse, with other Children Playing in a Garden, (oil on canvas)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: The Rialto Bridge, Venice, from the South with the Embarkation of the Prince of Saxony
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: The Four Arts - Architecture, (oil on canvas)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Portrait of Miss Frances Warren, kneeling full-length in a wooded park
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Portrait of a Family dining on a Portico, a formal Garden beyond, 1747 (oil on canvas)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Los Madrilenos, (pastel on paper)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Madrid and the Palacio Real from the West Bank of the Manzanares, 1752-53 (oil on canvas)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: The Bacino di S. Marco, Venice, from the Piazzetta, (oil on canvas)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: The Embarkment of King Charles III from Naples, (oil on canvas)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: A View of Constantinople overlooking the Bosphorous, 1770 (oil on canvas)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: A Young Sultan reading a Letter, (oil on canvas)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: A Young Woman Seated in Profile to the Left, (black, red
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Portrait of the Artist, 1750 (black chalk on paper)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: The Grand Canal with the Ca Pesaro (recto), (black chalk, pen and brown ink
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: The Library and the Piazzetta, Venice, from the Doges Palace, (oil on canvas)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Portrait of John, Lord Henry (1696-1743), three-quarter-length
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Papaya, (pencil and watercolour)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: The Schoolroom, (oil on canvas)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Portrait of the Artist and Thomas Jervais as Adoring Shepherds, (oil on canvas)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Portrait of a Boy, Full-Length, in a Brown Coat, Blue Waistcoat with Silver Braid
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Portrait of Anne, Countess Winterton, Standing three-quarter length, Wearing a Blue Dress
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Brown Owl (Strix Ulula), (pencil and watercolour heightened with gum arabic)
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Mid Eighteenth Century Collection: Tilforladelig Kort over Eglandet St. Croix udi America, Copenhagen, 1754


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Step back in time to the mid-eighteenth century, a period of elegance and refinement. In this captivating era, one can imagine strolling through a picturesque garden, where a lady gracefully walks hand-in-hand with her small child. The Laurel Tree stands tall, its branches adorned with delicate leaves that have been meticulously hand-colored in an enchanting etching from 1731-1743. As we delve deeper into history, we witness the dramatic scene of The Death of Bhishma. Mortally wounded by Arjuna's numerous arrows, Bhishma lies on the battlefield as his life ebbs away. This mesmerizing artwork captures the intensity and emotion of this ancient tale. Nature takes center stage once again with the Magnolia. A beautifully hand-colored engraved plate transports us to a world filled with vibrant blossoms and fragrant petals during the years 1750-1773. The Lilium corona Imperialis enchants us further with its exquisite beauty. Engraved and mezzotinted onto a plate between 1737-1745, this regal Crown imperial lily commands attention and admiration. Traveling across continents brings us to Limerick in Ireland around 1750. Through detailed watercolor plans, we catch glimpses of this historic cityscape - its architecture standing proudly against the backdrop of rolling hills and flowing rivers. Intriguing mythology unfolds before our eyes as we witness The Young Krishna Kills the Demon Vatsasura disguised as a calf. Rendered using watercolors and ink on orange paper between c. 1730-1740, this captivating artwork tells tales of bravery and divine intervention. Artistic mastery is exemplified in The Infant Hercules painted on canvas - an embodiment of strength even at such tender age; it reminds us that greatness can emerge from unexpected places. A glimpse into Amsterdam's past awaits us through Vue of Kleveniers Canal captured between c. 1740-1770.