1747 Collection

Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Musical party given by Ca
Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Italian painter. Musical party given by Cardinal De La Rochefoucauld at the Argentina Theatre in Rome in 1747. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

Whitehaven, Cumbria, Showing Flatt Hall Prospect View of Whitehaven, Cumbria, Showing Flatt Hall, to the Left, Matthias Read, 1669-1747, British

John Paul Jones
Americans would be indignant to see their gallant naval hero portrayed on the London stage as a PIRATE ! - yet here he is, as acted by Mr Elsgood with bravo galore

Abraham-Louis Breguet
ABRAHAM-LOUIS BREGUET French watchmaker, known for instruments of great accuracy

Rest & be Thankful Pass
A glimpse of the famous Rest and Be Thankful road and pass, between Glasgow and Oban, Scotland. Lord Acrum bivouacked his troops here when making the road in 1747 Date: 1950s

John Paul Jones, Pirate
JOHN PAUL JONES American naval commander, depicted as a pirate

18th Century Laboratory
Though the enlightenment is revolutionising science, this lab resembles an alchemists workplace : books by Paracel- -sus and Boerhaave are on the shelves. The shop is beyond

Hogarth / Industry / Idle 2
2. The industrious prentice performing the duty of a christian

William Coxe - 1
WILLIAM COXE English churchman, Archdeacon of Wiltshire; historian. Date: 1747 - 1828

FLORA MACDONALD (1722-1790). Scottish Jacobite heroine. Oil on canvas, 1747, by Richard Wilson

FIREWORKS 1747 - 7
Techniques of firework making in 18th century France : various types of whirling and spinning devices

Wesley Preaches
METHODISM John Wesley preaches in Cornwall

The Chevalier de Saint-George of the ship Invincible surrenders his sword to Admiral Anson after the First Battle of Cape Finisterre between Great Britain and France, 14 May 1747

Chapelle de Tadoussac - the oldest wooden church in North America, built in 1747 - with Hotel in the background Tadoussac, Quebec, Canada

18th Century Kamares Aqueduct, Larnaka, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean Sea

Map of The Road To Love

Four types of Uniforms worn by Worcestershire Regiment
Four types of Uniforms worn by the Worcestershire Regiment - 1694, 1747, 1808, 1915 Date: 1694-1915

DANIEL SHAYS (1747 - 1825), American soldier who led Shays Rebellion against the Massachusetts legislature, caught, condemned to death but pardoned

MARIE-JOSEPH CHALIER
MARIE JOSEPH CHALIER French revolutionary at Lyon, condemned to death. with his autograph Date: 1747 - 1793

Chemist Laboratory Science Chemistry 1747 Surrounded
chemist, laboratory, science, chemistry, 1747, surrounded, apparatus, dead, animals, hanging, ceiling, the, and, in, by, from, 10110087

The French warship, Terrible. She was captured by the British in 1747 by Admiral Hawke. Date: circa 1750

CHALIER
MARIE JOSEPH CHALIER (1747 - 1793), Italian-French revolutionary, of Lyon, condemned to death 29 May 1793

Portrait of a Family dining on a Portico, a formal Garden beyond, 1747 (oil on canvas)
990200 Portrait of a Family dining on a Portico, a formal Garden beyond, 1747 (oil on canvas) by Horemans, Jan Josef the Younger (1714-90); 66.7x83.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

St Marys, Rotherhithe
View of St Marys Church, Rotherhithe. It was built in 1714-15, to a design by John James, a major architect of his day (and an associate of Sir Christopher Wren)

Chesterfield House
View of the grand staircase at Chesterfield House, a London townhouse built between 1747 and 1752 by Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, statesman and man of letters

Engraving depicting the Muscle Groups of the Back, 1747 (engraving)
1764834 Engraving depicting the Muscle Groups of the Back, 1747 (engraving) by Wandelaar, Jan (1690-1759); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Muscle Groups of the Back)

A Group Portrait of Three of the Children of Peter and Mary Du Cane
652140 A Group Portrait of Three of the Children of Peter and Mary Du Cane, All Small Full-Length, Playing with an Elaborate Dog-Cart, in the Grounds of a Country House

Clifton Hill House, dated 1747, now one of the Residential Colleges for Women (b / w photo)
6011971 Clifton Hill House, dated 1747, now one of the Residential Colleges for Women (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clifton Hill House)

Chevalier de Belle-Isle, wounded in the right arm, pushes on toward the parapet
LLM461682 Chevalier de Belle-Isle, wounded in the right arm, pushes on toward the parapet by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chevalier de Belle-Isle)

A Royal Society Experiment carried out in 1747, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub
3614198 A Royal Society Experiment carried out in 1747, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870 by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

View of the City from Somerset House Gardens, London. 1747

Illustrated News, a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Pictorial Journalism (engraving)
1106683 Illustrated News, a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Pictorial Journalism (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated News)

Weaving at Spitalfields, England, Industry and Idleness
Industry and Idleness by William Hogarth, showing weaving at Spitalfields, England, contrasting the discipline of one apprentice with the slovenly behaviour of another. Date: First published 1747

The Royal Wedding, Parents, Home, and Famous Ancestor of the Bridegroom (engraving)
1591710 The Royal Wedding, Parents, Home, and Famous Ancestor of the Bridegroom (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding, Parents, Home)

View of Eton College, c 1747 (gravure)
965541 View of Eton College, c 1747 (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Eton College, c 1747)

Heading of The Jacobite Journal, 1747, Supposed to be Drawn by Hogarth (engraving)
3629222 Heading of The Jacobite Journal, 1747, Supposed to be Drawn by Hogarth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heading of The Jacobite Journal, 1747)

Portrait of a Lady, Three-Quarter Length, Dressed as a Pilgrim
659326 Portrait of a Lady, Three-Quarter Length, Dressed as a Pilgrim, and Wearing a Blue Lined Straw Hat and Feather, 1747 (oil on canvas) by Lagrenee

A Chapter on Figurehead Lore (engraving)
1047297 A Chapter on Figurehead Lore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chapter on Figurehead Lore)

Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)
1041252 Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coach in Inn Yard
Passengers and their luggage are packed into a stage coach in a country inn yard. Date: 1747

LONDON / WESTMINSTER HALL
View of the hall as arranged for the trial of Lord Lovat. Date: 1747

HOGARTH / INDUSTRY / IDLE 12
12. The industrious prentice Lord Mayor of London Date: 1747

HOGARTH / INDUSTRY / IDLE 6
6. The industrious prentice out of his time and married to his masters daughter Date: 1747

HOGARTH / INDUSTRY / IDLE 8
8. The industrious apprentice has grown rich and become Sheriff of London Date: 1747

Industry: The idle prentice punished
5. The idle prentice turnd away and sent to sea (final destination unknown). Date: 1747

HOGARTH / INDUSTRY / IDLE 2
2. The industrious prentice performing the duty of a christian Date: 1747

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In the year 1747, a vibrant tapestry of events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history. Renowned artist Giovanni Paolo Panini captured the essence of this era with his masterpiece, "Musical party given by Ca. " This painting immortalizes a gathering where melodies danced through the air, transporting guests to a world of enchantment. Meanwhile, in Whitehaven, Cumbria, another spectacle awaited. The breathtaking "Flatt Hall Prospect View" showcased the picturesque beauty of this coastal town. Its serene landscape beckoned visitors to immerse themselves in its tranquility and marvel at nature's grandeur. Amidst these scenic wonders stood the Rest & be Thankful Pass – a testament to human resilience and determination. This treacherous route challenged travelers like John Paul Jones as they braved its rugged terrain in pursuit of their dreams. The year it also witnessed remarkable advancements in horology thanks to Abraham-Louis Breguet's ingenuity. His timepieces revolutionized precision and elegance, setting new standards for watchmaking that endure till today. Notable figures such as Lord Lovat and William Coxe played pivotal roles during this period. Their stories intertwined with those depicted by Hogarth's brushstrokes – capturing both industry and idleness within society's fabric. Yet amidst these tales of power and progress emerged Flora MacDonald – a Scottish Jacobite heroine who fearlessly defied conventions. Her unwavering loyalty ignited hope among her compatriots during tumultuous times. As dusk fell upon 1747 skies, fireworks illuminated cityscapes across nations - celebrating victories won or simply delighting hearts with their mesmerizing displays. And while artistry flourished on canvas and pyrotechnics lit up nights; it was Wesley who preached messages that stirred souls towards spiritual awakening - reminding humanity that there is more than meets the eye in every passing moment.