1762 Collection (page 9)

Caricature of a Man Wearing an Overcoat; Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Italian, 1696 - 1770; about 1753 - 1762; Pen and black ink and brush with gray wash; 21 x 14 cm (8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.)

Fishmongers stall Signed and dated, lower left: B Nebot. [R?] 1737"
Fishmongers stall Signed and dated, lower left: " B Nebot. [R?] 1737", Balthazar Nebot, active 1730-1762, Spanish

Aysgarth Falls, Yorkshire, Balthazar Nebot, active 1730-1762, Spanish

William, later Dr. Vyse Dr. Vyse Inscribed, upper left: William Vsfe Esq
William, later Dr. Vyse Dr. Vyse Inscribed, upper left: " William Vsfe Esq. | [underlined:] Fellow of Allsouls College" Signed and dated, center right: " T

Saltwood Castle Signed and dated, lower center: G Lambert
Saltwood Castle Signed and dated, lower center: " G Lambert. 1762", George Lambert, 1700-1765, British

Sir Robert Chambers, Arthur William Devis, 1762-1822, British

Lady Chambers, Arthur William Devis, 1762-1822, British

Portrait of a Gentleman, Possibly William Hickey, and an Indian Servant A Gentleman and his Indian Servant, c.1780-90, Arthur William Devis, 1762-1822, British

Emily and George Mason, Arthur William Devis, 1762-1822, British

Mr. and Mrs. Fraser, Arthur William Devis, 1762-1822, British

Allegory of Fortune, Balthazar Nebot, active 1730-1762, Spanish

Pope Clement XIV (Giovanni Vincenzo Antonio Ganganelli, 1705-1774; reigned 1769-1774)
Alexander Pope Inscribed, chiseled on front of socle: POPE ; on proper left under sitters shoulder: ALEX. POPE. Nats. LONDINI, | die 8o. junii anno MDCLXXXVIII

Bust of a Man, Probably Francis Hayman, Louis Francois Roubiliac, 1702-1762, French

Sculpture, Alexander Pope, Attributed to Louis Francois Roubiliac, 1702-1762, French

Sculpture, Sir Andrew Fountaine, Louis Francois Roubiliac, 1702-1762, French

Mrs. Wardle, Thomas Frye, 1710-1762, Irish

Grinding Corn, Arthur William Devis, 1762-1822, British

Pietro Rotari, A Girl with a Flower in Her Hair, Italian, 1707-1762, 1760-1762, oil on canvas

Pietro Rotari, A Sleeping Girl, Italian, 1707-1762, 1760-1762, oil on canvas

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Study for a Ceiling with the Personification of Counsel, Italian, 1696-1770, before c. 1762, oil on canvas

Paul Troger (Austrian, 1698-1762), Pieta, 1720s, etching on laid paper

CANADA: MONTREAL, 1762. View of Montreal, Canada, from across the St. Lawrence River. Watercolor over pencil, 1762, by Thomas Davies

FRENCH CANNONS, c1762. Engraving from Recueil de planches, sur les sciences, les art liberaux, et les arts mecaniques, avec leur explication, 1762

MOZART: MINUET IN G, 1762. Manuscript of the Minuet in G in G Major (K. 1) composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at the age of six

AUGUSTUS HENRY FITZROY (1735-1811). 3rd Duke of Grafton. English statesman. Oil on canvas, 1762, by Pompeo Batoni

CATHERINE II OF RUSSIA (1729-1796). Russian etching, 1762

QUEEN CHARLOTTE (1744-1818). Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Queen consort of King George III of Great Britain. Oil on canvas, c1762, studio of Allan Ramsay

WRIT OF DEBT, 1762. Writ issued to the sheriff of Litchfield County, Connecticut, by the court clerk, 23 February 1762, ordering him to obtain satisfaction of a debt from one Samuel Osborn or have

Letter from Benjamin Franklin to his friend, Polly Stevenson, 21 June 1762
FRANKLIN: LETTER, 1762. Letter from Benjamin Franklin to his friend, Polly Stevenson, 21 June 1762, containing a sketch of a device for skeining worsted yarn

Ploughing and harrowing with horses and sowing seed broadcast. In background is a postmill for grinding corn. From French La Nouvelle Maison Rustique 8th edition Paris 1762. Copperplate engraving

Gatling rapid fire gun (1861-62): Various models. From The Science Record New York, 1762. Engraving

Catherine II, the Great (1729-1796) Empress of Russia from 1762 with Joseph II (1741-1790) King of Germany 1765, Emperor of Austria from 1780, in 1787. Historischesmuseum, Vienna

Nicholas Lemery (1645-1715) French chemist. From Alexandre Saverien Histoire des Philosophes Modernes, Paris, 1762

Charles Plumier (1646-1704) French friar, botanist and botanical explorer, was born at Marseilles. Appointed royal botanist by Louis XIV in 1693

Pierre Belon (1517-1564) French naturalist, aged 36, 1553. From Histoire des Philosphes Modernes Alexandre Saverien, (Paris 1762). Copperplate engraving

Christiaan Huyghens (1629-1695) Dutch physicist. Pendulum clock: Wave theory of light. From Alexandre Saverien Histoire des Philosophes Modernes, 2nd edition, Paris, 1762. Engraving

Harvest time. Men and women reaping with sickles, corn being tied up in sheaves and stood in stooks to dry. From La Nouvelle Maison Rustique, 8th edition. Paris 1762. Engraving

Portrait of Peter III, 1762. Oil on canvas. Alexei Petrovich Antropov (1716-1795) Russian painter. Peter III (1728-1762) Emperor of Russia January to July 1762. Full-length portrait

Baruch (Benedict) Spinoza (Spinosa or Despinosa) (1632-1677) Dutch philosopher born in Amsterdam into a Jewish family who had fled Roman Catholic persecution in Portugal

Benoit de Maillet (1656-1738) French diplomat and traveller. He attempted to measure the age of the earth and came to the somewhat arbitrary conclusion that it was 2 billion years

Scene from Emile, ou Traite de l education by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Paris, 1762). In this novel by the French political philosopher and educationlist Rousseau (1712-1778)

MIDNIGHT AND CORNWALLIS IS TAKEN. Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis KG (31 December 1738 A

Bremhill Parsonage, Wilts, the Residence of the Rev. William Lisle Bowles, 24 September 1762 Afa

Herman Boerhaave (1668 - 1738) Dutch physician, humanist, botanist and chemist, born near Leiden. Founder of the clinical teaching of medicine

Thomas Burnet (1635 - 1715) English theologian and writer on cosmogony, born at Croft near Darlington, County Durham, England

Pierre Bayle (1647 - 1706) French philosopher, skeptic and writer. engraving from " Histoire des Philosophes Modernes" by Alexandre Saverien (Paris, 1762)

Leibnizs calculating machine. Illustration of the calculating machine, or stepped reckoner, invented by the German mathematician and philosopher Gottfried Leibniz (1646-1716) around 1672

FICHTE, Johann Gottlieb (1762-1814)

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"Exploring the Remarkable Year of 1762: A Glimpse into Art, History, and Innovation" In the world of art, George Stubbs, a renowned painter from the 18th century, created his masterpiece "Whistlejacket" around 1762. This captivating painting showcases his skill in capturing the beauty and strength of horses. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, London became a hub for cultural exchange as Francis Parsons painted an iconic portrait of Kanagagota (Standing Turkey), a Cherokee chief visiting from America. This meeting between different worlds symbolizes the growing global connections during this era. Music enthusiasts would be fascinated by two violins and a viola crafted by none other than Stradivarius himself. These instruments continue to mesmerize audiences with their exquisite sound even after centuries have passed. The year it also witnessed significant political events. King George IV made headlines with his extravagant lifestyle and love for entertainment at Players' Club in London. The satirical artist William Hogarth captured these scenes in his famous artwork titled "The Times. " Amidst all this glamour and politics, Richard Beau Nash emerged as an influential figure known for transforming Bath into a fashionable social center where people gathered to see and be seen. Across Europe, Catherine II ascended to power through a coup d'état in Russia. Her reign as Empress lasted until her death in 1796 when she left behind an impressive legacy that included advancements in education and arts. In terms of innovation, aviation took its first steps towards progress with the creation of Hawker Hurricane PZ865 - an aircraft that played a crucial role during World War II. While technological advancements were being made outside religious realms, Martin Boos stood out as one who dedicated himself to church matters during this time period. Lastly but not leastly is Basire's elevation Tower Winds antiquities Athens which captures architectural wonders from ancient Greece while showcasing the fascination with classical art and culture that prevailed during this era.