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18th Century Collection

Step back in time to the 18th century, a pivotal era that shaped the course of history

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18th Century Collection: Thirteen original colonies in 1776
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18th Century Collection: The Orrery by Joseph Wright
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18th Century Collection: Insects of Surinam
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18th Century Collection: Artichoke
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18th Century Collection: Immanuel Kant, caricature
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18th Century Collection: Valley Forge campfire, Revolutionary War
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18th Century Collection: Rafting furs from the northwoods to market
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18th Century Collection: Marsdenia mollissima
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18th Century Collection: Lake Scene Signed and dated lower right: I
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18th Century Collection: HOGARTH: GIN LANE. Beer Street and Gin Lane. Steel engraving, c1860
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18th Century Collection: William and Mary College, 1700s
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18th Century Collection: CANALETTO: THAMES
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18th Century Collection: DANTE: DIVINE COMEDY. Frontispiece of Dantes Divine Comedy, showing Dante (in
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18th Century Collection: HOGARTH: BEER STREET. Beer Street and Gin Lane. Steel engraving, c1860
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18th Century Collection: Franklinia alatamaha, franklinia
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18th Century Collection: BEETHOVEN MANUSCRIPT. Sketches by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
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18th Century Collection: Leith Hill Tower, highest point in south east England, view sout on a summer morning
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18th Century Collection: MOZART: MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. Engraved title page of a vocal score depicting the
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18th Century Collection: View of Trevi Fountain illuminated by street lamps and the lights of dusk, Rome, Lazio
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18th Century Collection: Mumbles Lighthouse, Bracelet Bay, Gower, Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe
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18th Century Collection: Portrait of an Aboriginal man, named Bennelong
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18th Century Collection: Captain Cook killed by Hawaiian natives, 1779
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18th Century Collection: Count of St Germain, French alchemist
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18th Century Collection: Weeping Willow
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18th Century Collection: Giant octopus
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18th Century Collection: Map of the City of Dublin, 1797
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18th Century Collection: Wollaton Hall, Nottingham- Hendrik Frans de Cort
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18th Century Collection: Insects of Surinam
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18th Century Collection: PMUS2C-00002
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18th Century Collection: Immanuel Kant
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18th Century Collection: David Hume, caricature
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18th Century Collection: American Indian tribe locations in 1715
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18th Century Collection: View of Nottingham Castle with St Nicholas Church and Houses
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18th Century Collection: St. Bartholomews Hospital, 18th Century
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18th Century Collection: JOIN OR DIE CARTOON, 1754. First American political cartoon, originally published by Benjamin
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18th Century Collection: Plan of Washington DC, 1793
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18th Century Collection: American Indian tribe locations about 1700
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18th Century Collection: EXPL2A-00164
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18th Century Collection: Map of Bonnie Prince Charlies Wanderings
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18th Century Collection: Livistona humilis, sand palm
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18th Century Collection: Colonial Savannah, Georgia, 1700s
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18th Century Collection: Broadway Tower and Cotswold drystone wall at sunrise, Broadway, Cotswolds, Worcestershire
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18th Century Collection: Elphin Windmill, County Roscommon, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe
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18th Century Collection: Sunrise with Dresden Frauenkirche, Dresden, Germany
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18th Century Collection: Pulteney Bridge reflected in the River Avon, Bath, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Somerset
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18th Century Collection: Calyptorhynchus funereus, yellow-tailed black cockatoo
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18th Century Collection: Banksia integrifolia, coastal banksia
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18th Century Collection: Telopea speciosissima, waratah


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Step back in time to the 18th century, a pivotal era that shaped the course of history. In 1776, the Thirteen original colonies were on the cusp of revolution, laying the foundation for a new nation. The artistic genius of William Hogarth captured society's vices and virtues through his iconic works like "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street, " revealing the stark realities of London life. Joseph Wright's masterpiece, "The Orrery, " showcased scientific progress and enlightenment thinking that defined this age. Education flourished during this period with institutions like William and Mary College emerging as centers of learning. Meanwhile, Dante's Divine Comedy transported readers into an otherworldly realm where morality was explored with depth and intensity. Nature also held its allure in the 18th century. The discovery of Franklinia alatamaha, a rare flowering tree named after Benjamin Franklin, symbolized botanical exploration during this time. Canaletto's breathtaking depiction of Thames showcased bustling city life against serene waterscapes. Architectural marvels dotted landscapes across Europe; Wollaton Hall in Nottingham stood as a testament to grandeur while Trevi Fountain illuminated Rome with its timeless beauty at dusk. Mumbles Lighthouse perched atop Bracelet Bay in Swansea guided sailors safely home amidst Wales' rugged coastline. The 18th century was an era filled with contrasts - from societal upheavals to artistic brilliance; from intellectual pursuits to natural wonders; it encapsulated both human triumphs and struggles. As we reflect upon this remarkable period today, let us remember how these moments have shaped our world and continue to inspire generations to come.