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1747 Collection

In the year 1747, a vibrant tapestry of events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history

Background image1747 Collection: Whitehaven, Cumbria, Showing Flatt Hall Prospect View of Whitehaven, Cumbria, Showing

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

Background image1747 Collection: Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Musical party given by Ca

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

Background image1747 Collection: Rest & be Thankful Pass

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

Background image1747 Collection: John Paul Jones

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

Background image1747 Collection: Abraham-Louis Breguet

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

Background image1747 Collection: John Paul Jones, Pirate

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

Background image1747 Collection: 18th Century Laboratory

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

Background image1747 Collection: Hogarth / Industry / Idle 2

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

Background image1747 Collection: William Coxe - 1

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

Background image1747 Collection: FLORA MACDONALD (1722-1790). Scottish Jacobite heroine

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

Background image1747 Collection: FIREWORKS 1747 - 7

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

Background image1747 Collection: Wesley Preaches

Wesley Preaches
METHODISM John Wesley preaches in Cornwall

Background image1747 Collection: The Chevalier de Saint-George of the ship Invincible surrenders his sword to Admiral

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

Background image1747 Collection: Chapelle de Tadoussac - the oldest wooden church in North America

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

Background image1747 Collection: 18th Century Kamares Aqueduct, Larnaka, Cyprus, Eastern Mediterranean Sea

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

Background image1747 Collection: Galileo Galilei demonstrating his telescope to the Doge and Venetian Senators, 1609. Engraving, 1747

Galileo Galilei demonstrating his telescope to the Doge and Venetian Senators, 1609. Engraving, 1747
533591 Galileo Galilei demonstrating his telescope to the Doge and Venetian Senators, 1609. Engraving, 1747.; (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer & mathematician

Background image1747 Collection: Chariot of Fire, 1747 (painting)

Chariot of Fire, 1747 (painting)
CUL4934780 Chariot of Fire, 1747 (painting); 135x292 cm; Museo de Bellas Artes, Seville, Spain; (add.info.: By MARTINEZ, Domingo (1688-1749)

Background image1747 Collection: Detail showing Osiris, from a 17th century, Egyptian Calendar

Detail showing Osiris, from a 17th century, Egyptian Calendar. On the left Anubis marks the rising of the morning. 1747
5311129 Detail showing Osiris, from a 17th century, Egyptian Calendar. On the left Anubis marks the rising of the morning. 1747; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background image1747 Collection: Series 'Industry and Idleness', Plate 12: The Industrious Prentice Lord-Mayor of London, 1747

Series "Industry and Idleness", Plate 12: The Industrious Prentice Lord-Mayor of London, 1747. Private Collection

Background image1747 Collection: Series 'Industry and Idleness', Plate 10: The Industrious Prentice Alderman of London... 1747

Series "Industry and Idleness", Plate 10: The Industrious Prentice Alderman of London... 1747
Series "Industry and Idleness", Plate 10: The Industrious Prentice Alderman of London, the Idle one brought before him... 1747. Private Collection

Background image1747 Collection: Series 'Industry and Idleness', Plate 8: The Industrious Prentice grown rich... 1747

Series "Industry and Idleness", Plate 8: The Industrious Prentice grown rich... 1747
Series "Industry and Idleness", Plate 8: The Industrious Prentice grown rich, and Sheriff of London, 1747. Private Collection

Background image1747 Collection: Series 'Industry and Idleness', Plate 5: The Idle Prentice turn'd away, and sent to Sea, 1747

Series "Industry and Idleness", Plate 5: The Idle Prentice turn'd away, and sent to Sea, 1747. Private Collection

Background image1747 Collection: Series 'Industry and Idleness', Plate 6: The Industrious Prentice out of his Time, and... 1747

Series "Industry and Idleness", Plate 6: The Industrious Prentice out of his Time, and... 1747
Series "Industry and Idleness", Plate 6: The Industrious Prentice out of his Time, and Married to his Master's Daughter, 1747. Private Collection

Background image1747 Collection: Series 'Industry and Idleness', Plate 3: The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard... 1747

Series "Industry and Idleness", Plate 3: The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard... 1747
Series "Industry and Idleness", Plate 3: The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard, during Divine Service, 1747. Private Collection

Background image1747 Collection: Architectural Fantasy with a Pyramidal Mausoleum, c. 1747. Creator: Charles Michel-Ange Challe

Architectural Fantasy with a Pyramidal Mausoleum, c. 1747. Creator: Charles Michel-Ange Challe
Architectural Fantasy with a Pyramidal Mausoleum, c. 1747

Background image1747 Collection: Map of The Road To Love

Map of The Road To Love

Background image1747 Collection: Four types of Uniforms worn by Worcestershire Regiment

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

Background image1747 Collection: DANIEL SHAYS

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

Background image1747 Collection: MARIE-JOSEPH CHALIER

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

Background image1747 Collection: Chemist Laboratory Science Chemistry 1747 Surrounded

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

Background image1747 Collection: The French warship, Terrible. She was captured by the British in 1747 by Admiral Hawke

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

Background image1747 Collection: CHALIER

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

Background image1747 Collection: Portrait of a Family dining on a Portico, a formal Garden beyond, 1747 (oil on canvas)

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)

Background image1747 Collection: St Marys, Rotherhithe

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)

Background image1747 Collection: Chesterfield House

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

Background image1747 Collection: Engraving depicting the Muscle Groups of the Back, 1747 (engraving)

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)

Background image1747 Collection: A Group Portrait of Three of the Children of Peter and Mary Du Cane

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

Background image1747 Collection: Clifton Hill House, dated 1747, now one of the Residential Colleges for Women (b / w photo)

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)

Background image1747 Collection: Chevalier de Belle-Isle, wounded in the right arm, pushes on toward the parapet

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)

Background image1747 Collection: A Royal Society Experiment carried out in 1747, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub

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)

Background image1747 Collection: View of the City from Somerset House Gardens, London

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

Background image1747 Collection: Illustrated News, a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Pictorial Journalism (engraving)

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)

Background image1747 Collection: Weaving at Spitalfields, England, Industry and Idleness

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

Background image1747 Collection: Lenore riding with Death, illustration for the poem Lenore by Gottfried Augustus Burger (1747-1794)

Lenore riding with Death, illustration for the poem Lenore by Gottfried Augustus Burger (1747-1794)
1257531 Lenore riding with Death, illustration for the poem Lenore by Gottfried Augustus Burger (1747-1794), drawing by Diana Beauclerk (1734-1808)

Background image1747 Collection: The Royal Wedding, Parents, Home, and Famous Ancestor of the Bridegroom (engraving)

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)

Background image1747 Collection: View of Eton College, c 1747 (gravure)

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)

Background image1747 Collection: Heading of The Jacobite Journal, 1747, Supposed to be Drawn by Hogarth (engraving)

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)

Background image1747 Collection: Portrait of a Lady, Three-Quarter Length, Dressed as a Pilgrim

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

Background image1747 Collection: A Chapter on Figurehead Lore (engraving)

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)

Background image1747 Collection: Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)

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)

Background image1747 Collection: Coach in Inn Yard

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

Background image1747 Collection: LONDON / WESTMINSTER HALL

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

Background image1747 Collection: HOGARTH / INDUSTRY / IDLE 12

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

Background image1747 Collection: HOGARTH / INDUSTRY / IDLE 6

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

Background image1747 Collection: HOGARTH / INDUSTRY / IDLE 8

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

Background image1747 Collection: Industry: The idle prentice punished

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

Background image1747 Collection: HOGARTH / INDUSTRY / IDLE 2

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

Background image1747 Collection: Allegory of the nobility of the order of Malta, 1747. Creator: De Mura, Francesco (1696-1782)

Allegory of the nobility of the order of Malta, 1747. Creator: De Mura, Francesco (1696-1782)
Allegory of the nobility of the order of Malta, 1747. Found in the Collection of MUZA, Muzew Nazzjonali tal-Arti, Valletta, (Heritage Malta)

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Spain And Portugal Topography

1747 La Feuille Map Of Spain And Portugal Topography
1747, La Feuille Map of Spain and Portugal

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 Ratelband Map Of Gibraltar Topography Cartography

1747 Ratelband Map Of Gibraltar Topography Cartography
1747, Ratelband Map of Gibraltar

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of South America Topography

1747 La Feuille Map Of South America Topography
1747, La Feuille Map of South America

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Scotland Topography Cartography

1747 La Feuille Map Of Scotland Topography Cartography
1747, La Feuille Map of Scotland

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Russia Topography Cartography

1747 La Feuille Map Of Russia Topography Cartography
1747, La Feuille Map of Russia

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Portugal Topography Cartography

1747 La Feuille Map Of Portugal Topography Cartography
1747, La Feuille Map of Portugal

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Northern Holland Topography

1747 La Feuille Map Of Northern Holland Topography
1747, La Feuille Map of Northern Holland

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Poland Topography Cartography

1747 La Feuille Map Of Poland Topography Cartography
1747, La Feuille Map of Poland

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Holland Topography Cartography

1747 La Feuille Map Of Holland Topography Cartography
1747, La Feuille Map of Holland

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of France Topography Cartography

1747 La Feuille Map Of France Topography Cartography
1747, La Feuille Map of France

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Hungary Topography Cartography

1747 La Feuille Map Of Hungary Topography Cartography
1747, La Feuille Map of Hungary

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 Kitchin Map Of Central Asia And The Gobi Desert

1747 Kitchin Map Of Central Asia And The Gobi Desert
1747, Kitchin Map of Central Asia and the Gobi Desert

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of England Topography Cartography

1747 La Feuille Map Of England Topography Cartography
1747, La Feuille Map of England

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 Homann Heirs Map Of Belgium And The Netherlands

1747 Homann Heirs Map Of Belgium And The Netherlands
1747, Homann Heirs Map of Belgium and the Netherlands

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Catalonia Spain Barcelona

1747 La Feuille Map Of Catalonia Spain Barcelona
1747, La Feuille Map of Catalonia, Spain, Barcelona

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Languedoc France Topography

1747 La Feuille Map Of Languedoc France Topography
1747, La Feuille Map of Languedoc, France

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 Ratelband Map Of The Black Sea Crimea And Northern Turkey

1747 Ratelband Map Of The Black Sea Crimea And Northern Turkey
1747, Ratelband Map of the Black Sea, Crimea, and Northern Turkey

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Rhineland Germany Topography

1747 La Feuille Map Of Rhineland Germany Topography
1747, La Feuille Map of Rhineland, Germany

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Piedmont Italy Topography

1747 La Feuille Map Of Piedmont Italy Topography
1747, La Feuille Map of Piedmont, Italy

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Flanders Holland And Belgium

1747 La Feuille Map Of Flanders Holland And Belgium
1747, La Feuille Map of Flanders, Holland and Belgium

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Neuchâtel Switzerland

1747 La Feuille Map Of Neuchâtel Switzerland
1747, La Feuille Map of Neuchatel, Switzerland

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Provence France Topography

1747 La Feuille Map Of Provence France Topography
1747, La Feuille Map of Provence, France

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 Ruyter Map Of Florida Mexico And The West Indies

1747 Ruyter Map Of Florida Mexico And The West Indies
1747, Ruyter Map of Florida, Mexico and the West Indies

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Andalusia Spain Sevilla

1747 La Feuille Map Of Andalusia Spain Sevilla
1747, La Feuille Map of Andalusia, Spain, Sevilla

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Alsace France Topography

1747 La Feuille Map Of Alsace France Topography
1747, La Feuille Map of Alsace, France



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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.

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