1755 Collection (page 15)

Marie Antoinette Reads
MARIE ANTOINETTE holding a book

Marie Antoinette Sits
MARIE ANTOINETTE disturbed at her reading

Siddons as Zara
SARAH SIDDONS as Zara in Congreves The mourning bride

Siddons as Euphrasia
SARAH SIDDONS actress as Euphrasia in Arthur Murphys The Grecian Daughter

Siddons as Calista
SARAH SIDDONS actress as Calista in Nicholas Rowes The fair penitent

Siddons as Hermione
SARAH SIDDONS actress as Hermione in Shakespeares The winters tale

Siddons as Medea
SARAH SIDDONS actress as Medea (Euripides)

Lisbon / 1700 / Allard
A view of Lisbon from the sea, before the earthquake of 1755

Lisbon before 1755
A view of Lisbon from the sea, before the earthquake of 1755

Marie Antoinette
MARIE ANTOINETTE, queen of France - engraved from a portrait by Vigee-Lebrun done a year before the revolution

Rufus King (Chappel)
RUFUS KING American statesman and unsuccessful presidential candidate

Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
ANTHELME BRILLAT-SAVARIN French gastronomist

Puning Si outer temple dating from 1755, Chengde city, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hebei Province, China, Asia

Montesquieu (Boilly)
CHARLES LOUIS DE SECONDAT, baron de MONTESQUIEU French philosopher, known especially for L Esprit des Lois

Louis Xviii / Kellaway
Louis XVIII of France

Siddons / Rehearsing
SARAH SIDDONS Actress rehearsing in the Green Room with her father, Roger Kemble

Louis Xviii / Isabey Minia
LOUIS XVIII Titular King of France 1795-1814, King from 1814- 1815, 1815-1824. Napoleon reigned for 100 days in 1815 and Louis fled to Ghent

Marie Antoinette / Campana
Queen of Louis XVI, in 1778, when she is 23

Marie Antoinette / Janinot
Queen of Louis XVI, depicted in 1777, at age 22

Circular Bath / Bath
The Circular Roman Bath at Bath, Somerset. The existence of the remains were secret until 1755, when hot water came rushing out of the Roman masonry

Jan Kilinski
JAN KILINSKI Polish revolutionary and patriot

2nd Eddystone Lighthouse
The second (wooden) Eddystone lighthouse, near Plymouth, Devon, is built by Rudyerd : it is nearly 30 metres high but will be destroyed by fire in 1755

Edward Braddock
EDWARD BRADDOCK British Major General and commander in chief of forces in America. Led expedition against Fort Duquesne (1755)

Lisbon Portugal 1809
A view of Lisbon from the sea, after the earthquake of 1755

Vigee Le Brun (Miniature
ELISABETH VIGEE LE BRUN (nee Vigee) French artist

Lisbon Quake / Ciceri
A panoramic view of the ruined city after the 9.30 am tremors have been followed by a succession of tsunami (tidal waves) and further destruction is being caused by fires

Lisbon Quake / Ruins
Part of the ruined city after the earthquake, which destroyed immense numbers of buildings besides causing the deaths of some 60, 000 people

Lisbon Quake / Justine
A tsunami (tidal wave) sweeps up the North Tagus river at about 11 am, some 90 minutes after the earthquake tremors, and compared by witnesses to a mountain

Siddons / Lady Macbeth
SARAH SIDDONS as Lady Macbeth in Shakespeares Macbeth

Louis XVIII / J Jones
LOUIS XVIII OF FRANCE Louis-Stanislas-Xavier reigned from 1814 - 1824 although he claimed his reigned began in 1795. Shown here when the Count of Provence

Siddons as Belvidera
SARAH SIDDONS (nee Kemble) actress as Belvidera in Otways Venice preserved

Sarah Siddons - Isabella
SARAH SIDDONS (nee Kemble) actress as Isabella in Shakespeares Measure for measure

Grave of Hehnemann
SAMUEL HAHNEMANN Founder of homeopathy. His Grave in the Cimetiere du Pere-Lachaise, Paris

Fourcroy - 2
ANTOINE FRANCOIS, comte de FOURCROY French chemist and statesman

BRILLAT-SAVARIN ( GOUT )
ANTHELME BRILLAT-SAVARIN - French Gastronomist and writer

Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun
ELISABETH VIGEE LE BRUN (nee Vigee) French artist

Louis XVIII (Costumes H)
LOUIS XVIII OF FRANCE - French Monarch with the Constitution granted by himself at hand

Battle of Monongahela
CANADA Battle of Monongahela, near Fort Duquesne, between French and British colonial forces

Louis Xviii / Guerin
Louis XVIII of France

Marie Antoinette (Cost)
MARIE ANTOINETTE in plain dress and holding a rose

Science / Nollet
The electrical experiments of Jean-Antoine NOLLET, abbe and professor physics at Paris; demonstrating how electricity is conducted by the human body

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"1755: A Year of Royalty, Science, and Tragedy" Step into the world of 1755, where history unfolds before your eyes. In this captivating year, Marie Antoinette Meytens graces the courts with her elegance and charm as she begins her journey towards becoming Queen of France. Meanwhile, Samuel Hahnemann, a brilliant German physician, lays the foundation for homeopathy - a medical practice that would revolutionize healthcare in years to come. His grave stands as a testament to his enduring legacy. On another continent, a French engraved map showcases the majestic Great Lakes region in all its glory. This intricate piece of art transports us back to an era when exploration was at its peak. Amidst these grand events, love blossoms between Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette as they don their wedding costumes. Their union marks a pivotal moment in European history. But not all is joyous during this time. The tragic deportation of French Acadians leaves behind heartache and displacement. Their story serves as a reminder of the human cost often associated with political decisions. Intriguingly enough, while some are caught up in matters of state or science, others find themselves captivated by more leisurely pursuits such as watching cockfights or exploring snowflake research - both emblematic of the diverse interests that shaped society during this period. Delve further into 1755 and discover hidden gems like Marie Antoinette's boudoir or Lisbon before it succumbed to one of history's most devastating earthquakes. Each glimpse offers unique insights into an extraordinary year filled with triumphs and tragedies alike. So step back in time with EVNT2A-00011 - immerse yourself in the richness where royalty reigns supreme alongside scientific breakthroughs; where maps tell tales untold; where love intertwines amidst chaos; where lives are forever changed by forces beyond their control.