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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

Background image1747 Collection: 1747 La Feuille Map Of Scandinavia Sweden Norway

1747 La Feuille Map Of Scandinavia Sweden Norway
1747, La Feuille Map of Scandinavia, Sweden, Norway, Finland



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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.