1746 Collection

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) in 1746. German composer and organist. Portrait by Elias Gottlieb Haussman. Stadtgeschichtliches Museum, Leipzig

Charles and Flora McDonald
Prince Charles Edward Stuart bids farewell to Flora MacDonald who aided his escape

Battle of Culloden
The final charge of the Royal troops, commanded by the duke of Cumberland, leading to total victory over the forces of the Young Pretender

Battle of Culloden
British troops at the Battle of Culloden defeat the Highlanders of the Young Pretender, Charles Stuart

Flora / Charles Escape
Flora MacDonald aids the escape of the Young Pretender, Charles Edward Stuart, after the defeat at Culloden. Date: 1746

Ruthuen Barracks
The ruins of Ruthuen Barracks, near Kingussie, Inverness- shire, Scotland. Built in 1718 to overawe the Highlanders. Burned down by Highlanders in the Jacobite Rebellion (1746). Date: 18th century

SIMON FRASER (1667?-1747). 11th Baron Lovat. Scottish Jacobite intriguer. Etching, 1746, by William Hogarth

Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender) is helped to escape by boat from Scotland. 1746

Woman in Prison
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Woman in Prison. Red and sanguine wash painting. Unique try that was destined

Charles at Doune / 1746
At the Castle of Doune, Prince Charles Stuart secures his prisoners after the Battle of Falkirk

Goya (Postcard)
FRANCISCO JOSE DE GOYA Y LUCIENTES Spanish painter, etcher and lithographer

Culloden Battlefield
After the battle : Royal soldiers mop up the remnants of the Pretenders forces on Drummossie Moor : the savage reprisals earned Cumberland the sobriquet of Butcher

Events / Culloden / 1746
Charles Edward Stuart in action on the battlefield

Esther Hammerton, Sexton
ESTHER HAMMERTON Female sexton of Kingston on Thames : the work was evidently too much for her, she dug herself into an early grave aged only 35. Date: 1711 - 1746

There was nothing to be done and he died
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). There was nothing to be done and he died. Plate 53

Thadeus Kosciusko
TADEUS ANDRZEI BONAWENTURA KOSCIUSKO Polish patriot leader

William Woodfall
WILLIAM WOODFALL journalist, known as Memory Woodfall and regarded as the father of modern reporting

Events / Culloden / Iln
A scene from the Battle of Culloden

Francisco de Goya, El celebre Fernando del Toro, barilarguero, obligando a la fiera con su garrocha (The celebrated Picador, Fernando del Toro, Draws the Fierce Beast on with His Pique), Spanish

Dead Birds
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Dead Birds. Oil on canvas

Le ayuda a bien morir (He helps him to die)
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Le ayuda a bien morir (He helps him to die). Drawing

Until Death, Plate 55 of Los Caprichos
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Until death. Plate 55 of Los Caprichos, etching and burnished aquatint. Etching;

Of what ill will he die?
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Of what ill will he die?. Preparatory red wash and sanguine drawing for plate

The Unlucky Death of Pepe Hillo
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). The Unlucky Death of Pepe Hillo (Jose Delgado) in the Ring at Madrid

Allegory: War or Evil. The Death and an owl
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Allegory: War or Evil. The Death and an owl. Drawing

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L Afficheur, c. 1737-1746 (etching)
1195456 L Afficheur, c. 1737-1746 (etching) by Bouchardon, Edme(1698-1762) (after); 32.3x24.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Bonnie Prince Charlie, 1746 (chromolitho)
973019 Bonnie Prince Charlie, 1746 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonnie Prince Charlie, 1746)

East View of the College, 1746 (gravure)
965540 East View of the College, 1746 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East View of the College, 1746)

The Battle of Culloden, 16 April 1746, during the Jacobite Rising. Date: 1746

Battle of Culloden, 16 April 1746
Scene at the Battle of Culloden, near Inverness, Scotland, 16 April 1746. 1746

Hammersmith in 1746, from Rocques map (engraving)
3637217 Hammersmith in 1746, from Rocques map (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hammersmith in 1746, from Rocques map)

Locations connected with the Battle of Culloden, Scotland
Locations connected with the Battle of Culloden (1746), near Inverness, Scotland - Well of the Dead, Cairn and Graves of the Clans, Wishing Well, Cairn, Cumberland Stone, Culloden Cottage

Knot porter 1746
Knot porter from London, carrying lots of parcels on his back. 1746

Bonnie Prince Charlie in hiding in the moors of Scotland
Bonnie Prince Charlie (1720-1788) - the elder son of James Francis Edward Stuart, grandson of James II and VII, and the Stuart claimant to the throne of Great Britain in hiding in a cave in Scotland

La View, La Vie, c. 1737-1746 (etching)
1195455 La View, La Vie, c. 1737-1746 (etching) by Bouchardon, Edme(1698-1762); 32.3x24.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Microscope de G Adams, 1746 (engraving)
3644708 Microscope de G Adams, 1746 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Microscope de G Adams, 1746. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1854)

Stamping and Washing Tin Ore, Pool Mine, 1746 (engraving)
5990054 Stamping and Washing Tin Ore, Pool Mine, 1746 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stamping and Washing Tin Ore, Pool Mine, 1746)

Newcomen Atmospheric Engine, Pool Mine, 1746 (engraving)
5990049 Newcomen Atmospheric Engine, Pool Mine, 1746 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newcomen Atmospheric Engine, Pool Mine, 1746)

Ballet de cour du prince de Salerne, execute a Fontainebleau, 1746 (engraving)
6005433 Ballet de cour du prince de Salerne, execute a Fontainebleau, 1746 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballet de cour du prince de Salerne)

The Archbold Children: A Group Portrait of a Little Boy, Full Length Wearing a Beige Coat
824248 The Archbold Children: A Group Portrait of a Little Boy, Full Length Wearing a Beige Coat, Dark Blue Gold-Embroidered Waistcoat, and Tricorn Hat and Playing a Violin, and His Sister

Buckingham House, 1746 (engraving)
3628128 Buckingham House, 1746 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buckingham House, 1746)

The Honourable Artillery Company (engraving)
1045310 The Honourable Artillery Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Honourable Artillery Company)

Chinese Teal, 1746 (hand-coloured etching)
986235 Chinese Teal, 1746 (hand-coloured etching) by Edwards, George (1694-1773); 29.6x23.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Teal)

Portrait of Horatio Walpole (1723-1809) 2nd Baron Walpole of Wolterton (oil on canvas)
LMG108809 Portrait of Horatio Walpole (1723-1809) 2nd Baron Walpole of Wolterton (oil on canvas) by Subleyras, Pierre (1699-1749); 96.5x73.7 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House)

View of Southampton (or Bloomsbury) Square about 1746 (litho)
5206796 View of Southampton (or Bloomsbury) Square about 1746 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Southampton (or Bloomsbury) Square about 1746

A Group of Dissected Hands, 1745-46 (colour mezzotint)
1764835 A Group of Dissected Hands, 1745-46 (colour mezzotint) by Gautier d Agoty, Jacques-Fabien (1710-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Group of Dissected Hands)

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In the year 1746, amidst a tumultuous period in history, several significant events unfolded. Charles and Flora McDonald found themselves caught up in the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden, a brutal conflict that forever changed Scotland's fate. Meanwhile, Johann Sebastian Bach continued to compose masterpieces as a renowned German composer and organist. As tensions simmered after the Battle of Culloden, Charles and Flora McDonald embarked on a daring escape from Ruthven Barracks. Their bravery and resilience became emblematic of their unwavering loyalty to Bonnie Prince Charlie. Incarceration awaited many who supported Bonnie Prince Charlie's cause, with countless women finding themselves imprisoned for their allegiance. Their stories serve as testaments to their strength in the face of adversity. Amidst these turbulent times, Charles sought refuge at Doune Castle in 1746. This picturesque location served as both sanctuary and backdrop for his endeavors during this pivotal year. Artistic expressions also emerged during this era; Goya captured the essence of these events through his poignant postcards that depicted scenes from Culloden Battlefield. These visual representations provided glimpses into the grim realities faced by those involved. The Battle of Culloden itself remains etched in history as one of Scotland's most devastating conflicts. The battlefield serves as hallowed ground where brave warriors fought valiantly for their beliefs. Ultimately, 1746 stands as a testament to human resilience amidst political turmoil and societal upheaval, and is an era marked by courage, artistic expression, and unwavering loyalty – reminding us that even in our darkest moments, hope can still shine through.