C 1750 Collection

Atlantic / St Helena C1750
St Helena: general view of the island from the sea

Cornhill / Exchange / C1750
Cornhill, the Exchange and Lombard Street

Chinese Pavilion in an English Garden, 18th century (w / c and gouache on paper)
NUL41997 Chinese Pavilion in an English Garden, 18th century (w/c and gouache on paper) by Robins, Thomas (1716-70); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Chinese Pavilion in an English Garden, 18th century (w / c and gouache on paper)
NUL113272 Chinese Pavilion in an English Garden, 18th century (w/c and gouache on paper) by Robins, Thomas (1716-70); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Johann Christoph Gottsched (1700-1766) with his wife Luise, c. 1750. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Johann Christoph Gottsched (1700-1766) with his wife Luise, c.1750. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Autoportrait au jabot de dentelle (Self-portrait with Lace), c. 1750. Found in the Collection of Muse e de Picardie, Amiens

Judgment Solomon c. 1750 oil canvas 102. 1 x 133. 5 cm
The Judgment of Solomon, c. 1750, oil on canvas, 102.1 x 133.5 cm, unmarked, Francesco Fontebasso, Venedig 1707-1769 Venedig

Folding fan with double sheet of white satin painted with oil on which we see a scene of five people dressed as 17th century musketeers, Anonymous, c. 1800 - c. 1900

Jacket, painted with blue flower vines and silver high spreads on a white ground and trimmed with long nets band; cotton lining. Anonymous, c. 1750 - c. 1775

Robe of chintz with floral motif on white ground, lined with white cotton printed with a pattern of brown acorns, Anonymous, c. 1750 - c. 1799

Cap with painted floral design, Anonymous, c. 1750

English Tea Party C1750
An English tea party indoors

Jerusalem / General C1750
A general view of the city in the early part of the 18th century

London / Thames Cole C1750
The Thames, showing Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament, Lambeth Palace, and several barges on the river

India / Bombay C1750
Bombay: general view, with ships in the foreground

Thieving Magpie C1750
The famous thieving magpie of Palaiseau, near Versailles, France, carries a spoon and fork in his bill to his nest

Village Pub Toast C1750
" Your health madam". A drinking scene outside an English village pub

New York / General C1750
A view of Fort George and the settlement of New York from the coastline

Map &s America C1750
Map of North and South America

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"C1750: A Glimpse into the Diverse and Vibrant World" In the mid-18th century, as the Atlantic Ocean connected distant lands, St Helena emerged as a strategic outpost. The bustling Cornhill and Exchange streets in this era were witnesses to bustling trade and cultural exchange. One such symbol of cross-cultural fusion was the Chinese Pavilion in an English Garden. This exquisite artwork, created with watercolor and gouache on paper, captures the harmonious blend of Eastern aesthetics within an English landscape. Portraits also flourished during this period, exemplified by an anonymous masterpiece depicting Johann Christoph Gottsched alongside his wife Luise. Their elegant attire reflects the fashion trends of c. 1750 while offering a glimpse into their personal lives. Artists turned their brushes towards self-portraiture too, as seen in "Autoportrait au jabot de dentelle. " This captivating piece showcases intricate lace details that epitomize the refined taste prevalent during this time. Religious themes found expression through oil paintings like "Judgment Solomon, " measuring 102. 1 x 133. 5 cm. Its grandeur transports viewers to a world where biblical narratives came alive on canvas. Delicate craftsmanship extended beyond paintings to everyday objects like folding fans adorned with scenes painted on double sheets of white satin using oil paints. Similarly, jackets embellished with blue flower vines and silver high spreads added elegance to wardrobes across society. Fashion continued its reign with chintz robes featuring floral motifs on white grounds lined with printed cotton fabric—a testament to both style and comfort prevailing at that time. Even accessories received artistic attention; caps adorned with painted floral designs showcased individuality while remaining anonymous works of art themselves—crowning heads in beauty. Lastly, we cannot overlook quintessential English traditions such as tea parties which blossomed around C1750—an occasion for socializing amidst porcelain teacups filled with aromatic brews from far-flung lands.