1747 Collection (page 14)

Baron Dominique Vivant Denon (french, 1747 1825 ), Profile Head Of Oriental In Turban, 1820, Lithograph

Great Britains Union, or the Lichfield Races, 1747

The Spy, Meeting of the Association of Independent Electors of Westminster, 1747

Map of North Pole, 1747

Map of Azores Islands from Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius, 1528-1598
Cartography, 16th century. Map of Azores Islands. From Theatrum Orbis Terrarum by Abraham Ortelius (1528-1598)

Map of Genoa with encampments erected during 1747 siege and surrounding lands and valleys
Cartography, Italy, 18th century. Map of the city of Genoa and the lands and valleys surrounding it. The encampments erected during the 1747 siege are indicated

Italy, Naples, Hall of the Royal Palace, engraving by Re and Vasi, 1747
Italy, 18th century. Naples, ball on the occasion of the birth of the Hereditary Prince. Hall of the Royal Palace organized for the evening gala. Engraving by Re and Vasi, 1747

Country surgeon, 18th century artwork C013 / 7689
Country surgeon. 1747 artwork entitled Le Chirurgien de Campagne, depicting a country surgeon tending to a male patient. Engraving by Thomas Major

Settlement Certificate from Newington, Oxfordshire
A 1747 settlement certificate relating to Alecksander and Marcy Chalk of Newington, Oxfordshire. The certificate guaranteed that if the Chalks needed poor relief while living elsewhere

London Lock Hospital, Hyde Park
A view of the London Lock Hospital, Hyde Park. The hospital was opened in 1747 to treat patients with venereal diseases. Date: 1831

Alexander Cameron
ALEXANDER CAMERON Catholic bishop in Scotland, Bishop of Maximianopolis and Vicar of the Lowland district of Scotland. Date: 1747 - 1828

Gottfried August Burger
GOTTFRIED AUGUST BURGER German poet, editor and scholar, promoted folksong and ballad literature. Date: 1747 - 1794

LA Rochefoucauld-Lianct
FRANCOIS ALEXANDRE FREDERIC, duc de LA ROCHEFOUCAULD- LIANCOURT French philanthropist Date: 1747 - 1827

PHILADELPHIA: BATTERY. The Association Battery, a fort built in Philadelphia along the Delaware River, in 1747, to stop the attack of French or Spanish privateers

FRANKLIN: FLAG, 1747. Colonial flag of the Pennsylvania Associators, designed by Benjamin Franklin, 1747

FRANKLIN: GENERATOR, c1747. Electric generator invented by Benjamin Franklin, c1747

RICHARDSON: CLARISSA. Clariss Harlowe, 1747-48, by Samuel Richardson. Copper engraving from an 18th century English edition

RICHARDSON: CLARISSA. Clarissa Harlowe, 1747-48, by Samuel Richardson. Copper engraving from an 18th century English edition

ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY. Observatory at Peking, China. French engraving, 1747, after an engraving from Le Comtes Voyage au Chine, 1698

HOGARTH: INDUSTRY, 1747. Industry and Idleness: The Industrious Prentice, a Favorite, and Entrusted by His Master. Plate 4. Steel engraving after the etching, 1747, by William Hogarth

TEXTILE MILL, 1747. The Fellow Prentices at the Looms. Plate 1 from William Hogarths series of engravings on Industry and Idleness, 1747

Simon Lord Lovat
SIMON FRASER, lord LOVAT chief of the clan Fraser, Jacobite supporter, for which he was apprehended and decapitated. Date: 1667 - 1747

Barthold H Brockes
BARTHOLD HEINRICH BROCKES German writer Date: 1680 - 1747

Etienne a De Boulogne
Monseigneur ETIENNE ANTOINE DE BOULOGNE French churchman, bishop of Troyes, champion of the Institut de Freres. Date: 1747 - 1825

FIREWORKS 1747 - 4
A Feu d Artifice in 18th century France Date: 1747

George Baker
GEORGE BAKER This gentleman was living at no 2, St Pauls Churchyard, on the 11 July 1806. Has he any other claim on our attention ? Date: 1747 - 1811

Electrical machines, 18th century

Astronomical equipment, 18th century

18th Century electrical experiment
Igniting spirits of wine by means of an electrostatic discharge. A man, standing on an insulating wax tablet, holds a charged glass rod in his left hand and a sword in his right

Perpetual motion machine of von Kranach
Perpetual motion machine. Engraving showing a design for a perpetual motion machine designed by Ulrich von Kranach in 1664

Water raising engine, 18th century
Illustration showing an engine used to raise water. The weight of water in the lower bucket (A) pulls on the axle of the wheel at the top

Royal Society Electrical Experiment
Royal Society Experiment carried out in 1747 to ascertain whether electric current could be carried from one side of the River Thames to the other

Historical microscope, artwork
Historical microscope. 18th Century artwork of a microscope designed to observe aquatic organisms. This device was invented by the Swiss naturalist Abraham Trembley (1710Ôé¼" 1784) in 1747

FIREWORKS 1747 - 8
Techniques of firework making in 18th century France : mounted and stationary devices

FIREWORKS 1747 - 5
Techniques of firework making in 18th century France : rockets

FIREWORKS 1747 - 6
Techniques of firework making in 18th century France : various types of rocket, including spiral, multiple and multi-stage rockets

Edward Hawke - 3
EDWARD first baron HAWKE British naval commander who distinguished himself at La Rochelle 1747 and Quiberon Bay 1759; later First Lord of the Admiralty

Armand L De G Biron
ARMAND LOUIS de GONTAUT BIRON, DUC DE lAUZUN French soldier, fought in America and in Revolutionary War but none the less guillotined for his views

Andre Thouin / Tardieu
ANDRE THOUIN French agronomist

18th Century Brewhouse
Interior and exterior views of an English brewhouse

Making Ether / 1747
The chemical processes used to make ether

Michael Maittaire
MICHAEL MAITTAIRE French-born scholar and antiquary

JOHN LEWIS 1675-1747
JOHN LEWIS Antiquarian and divine

Royal Stables 1747
Horses and carriages are the principal form of transport for royalty & nobility, so the Royal Stables at Charing Cross play a vital role. St Martins in the Fields to the right

ST PAULS 1747
The cathedral church of St Pauls in London, in the mid-18th century

Trinity Coll. / Cambridge
A birds-eye view of Trinity College of the University of Cambridge, and a distant view of the town over the fields

Maria Anna Mozart / Mother
MARIA ANNA MOZART nee PERTL Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts mother: she married Leopold Mozart on 21 November 1747

Fireworks 1747 on Water
Construction for a firework display on water - rockets and the like will be emitted from various parts of the edifice

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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.