1730s Collection

April, from Twelve Months of Flowers, 1730 (colour engraving)
986032 April, from Twelve Months of Flowers, 1730 (colour engraving) by Casteels, Pieter (1684-1749) (after); 46.8x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: April, from Twelve Months of Flowers)

Aqueduct built in the 1720s and 1730s to bring water from nearby springs to Santiago de Queretaro (Queretaro), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Queretaro, Queretaro State, Mexico, North America

Laurel Tree, 1731-1743 (hand-coloured etching)
986443 Laurel Tree, 1731-1743 (hand-coloured etching) by Catesby, Mark (1679-1749); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laurel Tree. From The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands)

Jack Spriggins and the Enchanted Bean. English folk or fairy tale that appeared in this form in 1734, and later became Jack and the Beanstalk. Date: Late 18th Century

The Sacrifice of Polyxena, unknown date, (c1730s). Creator: Workshop of Giovanni Battista Pittoni
The Sacrifice of Polyxena, unknown date, (c1730s). Polyxena, with whom Achilles fell in love, was the younger daughter of Priam and Hecuba, the king and queen of Troy

Christ on the route to Calvary, unknown date, (c1730). Creators: Workshop of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Christ on the route to Calvary, unknown date, (c1730)

Portrait of a Goldsmith, 1735. Creator: Giuseppe Ghislandi
Portrait of a Goldsmith, 1735

The Grand Canal with Santa Maria della Salute, 1738. Creator: Michele Marieschi
The Grand Canal with Santa Maria della Salute, 1738

Le Preson V (The Prison). From: Vedute altre prese da i luoghi altre ideate da Antonio...1735-1746. Creator: Canaletto
Le Preson V (The Prison). From: Vedute altre prese da i luoghi altre ideate da Antonio Canal, 1735-1746

The Chariot Of Aurora, c1734. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Chariot Of Aurora, c1734. The chariot of Aurora, goddess of the dawn, ascends into the sky to begin a new day. Sunflowers turn toward the light, while a bat flees with the darkness

A heavenly apparition
5672120 A heavenly apparition; (add.info.: Traditional Russian woodcut Illustration showing a heavenly apparition. 1736.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625722 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing of a Bear by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625713 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625710 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625709 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625706 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625724 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing of a Monkey by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625723 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawings by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625712 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625711 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

The taking of Portobello (line engraving)
1579713 The taking of Portobello (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the taking of Portobello. The Buford engaging the Iron Castle. Engraved by W. H. Toms)

Scottish Bookseller Alexander Cruden, 1737
1574487 Scottish Bookseller Alexander Cruden, 1737; (add.info.: Alexander Cruden (1700-1770) Scottish bookseller. In 1737 he published his Concordance of the Holy Scriptures''

Anatomical illustration
2625708 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625716 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625714 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Clogg Calendar
3480251 Clogg Calendar; (add.info.: Clogg Calendar; a perpetual calendar in use in Staffordshire; England; in the early 18th century; supposedly a survival of Danish influence)

Workhouse for the United Parishes of Fulham and Hammersmith
3480134 Workhouse for the United Parishes of Fulham and Hammersmith; (add.info.: Workhouse for the United Parishes of Fulham and Hammersmith)

Anatomical illustration
2625720 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing of a crocodile by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625715 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625707 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

China - Hainan Island, 1737
2902866 China - Hainan Island, 1737; (add.info.: China - Hainan Island, 1737.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Adano Putra, daughter of Dipak Raga, c.1730-50 (gouache)
1196993 Adano Putra, daughter of Dipak Raga, c.1730-50 (gouache) by Yakovlev, Vassily Nikolayevich (1893-1953); 34.3x23.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Anatomical illustration
2625721 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing of an Ostrich by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625719 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing of a Hog by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625718 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing of a Chameleon by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Anatomical illustration
2625717 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by William Cheselden in Osteographia, or The anatomy of the bones. (London: 1733).); Universal History Archive/UIG

Alexey Ivanovich Tevkelev, Kutlu-Mohammed Tevkelev (1674-1766), Tatar Murza (aristocrat), Russian diplomat and soldier, founder of the city of Chelyabinsk, major general

Robe à la française (gown and petticoat), Europe, c.1725. Stomacher: c.1735. Creator: Unknown
Robe a la francaise (gown and petticoat), Europe, c.1725. Stomacher: c.1735

Woman's corset, France, between c.1730 and c.1740. Creator: Unknown
Woman's corset, France, between c.1730 and c.1740

Orange tree in urn, 1733. Creator: David von Coln
Orange tree in urn, 1733

Dhanashri Ragini, First Wife of Dipak Raga, Folio from a Ragamala... between c1725 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Dhanashri Ragini, First Wife of Dipak Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1725 and c1750

Tree Worship, between c1730 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Tree Worship, between c1730 and c1750

Princess with a Hawk, between c1730 and c1740. Creator: Unknown
Princess with a Hawk, between c1730 and c1740

Krishna Serenading Radha, between c1730 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Serenading Radha, between c1730 and c1750

Woman Reading in front of a Fireplace, 1735. Creator: Pierre Parrocel
Woman Reading in front of a Fireplace, 1735

Megha Mallar Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1725 and c1750. Creator: Unknown
Megha Mallar Raga, Folio from a Ragamala (Garland of Melodies), between c1725 and c1750

View of Ulriksdal with the Orangery Seen from the South, 1732. Creator: David von Coln
View of Ulriksdal with the Orangery Seen from the South, 1732

Stadhouder William IV, Prince of Orange, after 1734. Creator: Philip Van Dijk
Stadhouder William IV, Prince of Orange, after 1734. Half-length portrait of Willem Karel Henrik, Prince of Orange, later Statholder Willem IV (1711-51)

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In the 1730s, Santiago de Queretaro witnessed a remarkable development as an aqueduct was constructed to bring water from nearby springs. This engineering marvel not only quenched the city's thirst but also stood as a testament to human ingenuity. Meanwhile, in the realm of art, April bloomed with vibrant colors in Twelve Months of Flowers, a captivating colour engraving from 1730. The Laurel Tree, hand-coloured etching created between 1731 and 1743, showcased nature's beauty through intricate details. Amidst these artistic endeavors, tales like Jack Spriggins and the Enchanted Bean captivated imaginations with their enchanting narratives. Social gatherings became a common sight both in Amsterdam and Holland as people celebrated engagements and reveled in each other's company. The Man of Taste by William Hogarth depicted society's discerning eye for refinement while A Baptism according to the Greek Church in Russia shed light on cultural practices from distant lands. Nadir (Nader) Shah of Iran took center stage as he crowned himself during this eventful decade. Laughter echoed through theaters as The Laughing Audience by William Hogarth captured moments of pure joy shared among spectators. Mademoiselle de Beaujolais immortalized her elegance through Jean-Marc Nattier's brush strokes. Notably, Edward Hawke emerged as a prominent figure during this era; his accomplishments earned him the title of Baron Hawke. As history unfolded its pages throughout the 1730s, it brought forth diverse stories that shaped societies across continents.