1750 Collection (#8)

PARIS FROM CHAILLOT
A view of the City of Paris taken from an eminence in the village of Chaillot including the surrounding countryside. Date: circa 1750

THIEVING MAGPIE - 1
The famous thieving magpie of Palaiseau, near Versailles, France, carries a spoon and fork in his bill to his nest. Date: circa 1750

OTFORD / BISHOPS PALACE
Otford, Kent: remains of the archbishops palace Date: circa 1750

GRESSET WRITES
There was a French poet named Gresset, who was trying to write an essay, but the ink from his quill would splutter and spill, making poor Gressets essay so messy ! Date: circa 1750

BELL INN, KILBURN
The Bell Inn, in Kilburn, London Date: 1750

ADAM AND EVE TAVERN
The Adam and Eve tavern in London Date: 1750

NOLLET EXPERIMENT 7
The Abbe Nollet demonstrates the electrical conductivity of the human body to a fashionable Paris audience Date: circa 1750

Madame De Pompadour - 1750
Madame de Pompadour A woman wears the fashions from the period of Louis XV Date: 1750

VAUXHALL GARDENS / 1750
A social afternoon out in Vauxhall Gardens, London. Date: circa 1750

VAUXHALL GARDENS / SMITH
People enjoying the delights of Vauxhall Gardens. Date: Circa 1750

NOLLET MACHINE
The electrical machine of Jean-Antoine Nollet, abbe and professor of experimental physics at the University of Paris. Date: circa 1750

Tothill Street, Westminster
Old properties in Tothill Street, Westminster. circa 1750 Date: circa 1750

Old Bethlem Hospital
Engraving depicting Old Bethlem Hospital, Moorfields. circa 1750. Date: circa 1750

All Hallows Barking
Engaving depicting Allhallows in 1750. It is said to be he oldest church in the City of London. It survived the Great Fire of London in 1666, but was badly damaged during the Blitz in World War II

Old Lud Gate, from a print published around 1750. Date: 19th century

Lord Mayors coach
The Lord Mayors coach, c.1750. Date: 19th century

Instrument in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Date: circa 1750

Tiered Court Scene, c. 1735. Creator: Chitarman II (Indian, c. 1680-?. 1750)
Tiered Court Scene, c. 1735. Emperor Muhammad Shah rekindled an imperial interest in Hinduism that had not been so strong since the time of Akbar, 150 years before

Portrait Daniel Gerdes Daniel Gerdes title object
Portrait of Daniel Gerdes Daniel Gerdes (title on object), Daniel Gerdes at the age of 40, half-length in oval with border in Latin

Sleeping nymph spied satyr naked nymph back sleeping
Sleeping nymph spied by a satyr, A naked nymph seen on the back, sleeping by an oil lamp, is spied by a satyr. Copy after the print by Houbraken from part 2 of a series of prints with emblems

The everlasting Father, c. 1750. Creator: Piazzetta, Gian Battista (1683-1754)
The everlasting Father, c. 1750. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

Portrait of the poet Scipione Maffei (1675-1755), c. 1750. Creator: Rotari, Pietro Antonio
Portrait of the poet Scipione Maffei (1675-1755), c. 1750. Private Collection

Self-Portrait, c. 1750. Creator: Longhi, Pietro (1701-1785)
Self-Portrait, c. 1750. Private Collection

Portrait of the Tsar Peter III of Russia (1728-1762), c. 1750. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of the Tsar Peter III of Russia (1728-1762), c. 1750. Private Collection

Portrait of the actress Madame Quinault-Dufresne (1705-1767), c. 1750. Creator: Fessard
Portrait of the actress Madame Quinault-Dufresne (1705-1767), c. 1750. Private Collection

Russian Orthodox miniature depicting St John chaining the dragon. From the Apocalypse of Saint John. Circa 1750

Wolfgang Baron Dalberg
WOLFGANG HERIHERT, freiherr von DALBERG German writer Date: 1750 - 1806

Albert Schultens
ALBERT SCHULTENS Dutch hebrew scholar Date: 1686 - 1750

External and internal parts of the human head. Engraving by J. vander Schley, from Pierre de Hondt, Histoire Naturelle generale et particuliere avec la description du Cabinet du Roy. Pl

Map of the Old Continent (Europe, Africa, Asia). Engraving by J. vander Schley, from Pierre de Hondt, Histoire Naturelle generale et particuliere avec la description du Cabinet du Roy

Male French Aristocrat
A French aristrocrat wearing a blue jacket and a gold waistcost

A North Prospect of London take from the Bowling Green at Islington. After a 1750 work by Thomas Bowles

Map showing Britain, France and Spain in America, 1750. From A Short History of the World, published c. 1936
Map showing Britain, France and Spain in America, 1750. From A Short History of the World, published c.1936

London, England. A View From Somerset Gardens to Westminster Bridge. After an engraving dated 1750 by John Miller, after a painting by Canaletto

A View of the Cathedral Church of Florence and the Grand Procession of the Host. After a hand-coloured engraving published in London, 1750

A view of the bridge on the Canal Reggio and the Church of St. Jeremiah to the Great Canal at Venice. From an engraving dated 1750 by Thomas Bowles II after a work by P. Brookes. Later colourization

A view of the Common Place, embellished with new buildings, and a view of the city of Rome, as it is at this present time. Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Italy

A prospect of the Upper Castle Court, from the Council Chamber, Dublin, Ireland. From an engraving by Remigius Parr, dated c. 1750, after a work by Joseph Tudor. Later colourization

Johan Henrik Scheffel Salomon SchAOEtzer Unknown man
Johan Henrik Scheffel, Salomon Schutzer, Unknown man (called Lieutenant Colonel Salomon Schutzer), painting, 1750, Oil, Height, 79 cm (31.1 inches), Width, 65 cm (25.5 inches)

Portrait William IV Prince Orange Willem IV 1711-51
Portrait of William IV, Prince of Orange, Portrait of Willem IV (1711-51), Prince of Orange-Nassau. Standing, half-length, an ermine cloak over the left shoulder

weapon Verheye Jacob Verheye great-grandfather
The weapon Verheye, The weapon Verheye. Perhaps made for Jacob Verheye, the great-grandfather of Jacob Verheye of Citters. Part of a series of weapons belonging to the donation Jonkheer J

coat arms Anna Digna van Gelre wife Laurens Jacobsz de Witte
The coat of arms of Anna Digna van Gelre, wife of Laurens Jacobsz de Witte, with the arms of her four grandparents, with the arms of her four grandparents: van Gelre, de Keyser

coat arms Anna Jacoba de Witte wife Jacob Verheye
The coat of arms of Anna Jacoba de Witte, wife of Jacob Verheye of Citters, with the arms of her four grandparents, The coat of arms of Anna Jacoba de Witte (1758-1796)

arms Jacob de Witte father Laurens Jacobsz de Witte
The arms of Jacob de Witte, father of Laurens Jacobsz de Witte, with the arms of his four grandparents, with the arms of his four grandparents : de Witte, [de] Huybert, de Jonge and [de] Coq

weapon Maria Magdalena Stavenisse wife Jacob de Witte
The weapon of Maria Magdalena Stavenisse, wife of Jacob de Witte, with the arms of her four grandparents, The arms of Maria Magdalena Stavenisse (1700-83)

arms Laurens Jacobsz de Witte father Anna Jacoba de Witte
The arms of Laurens Jacobsz de Witte, father of Anna Jacoba de Witte, with the arms of his four grandparents, The arms of Laurens Jacobsz de Witte (1733-1761)

arms female member Ockersse family married van Gelre
The arms of a female member of the Ockersse family, married to van Gelre and mother of Anna Digna van Gelre, with the arms of her four grandparents

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In the year 1750, a myriad of events unfolded across different corners of the world. In Hambledon, England, cricket enthusiasts witnessed an exhilarating match that would later be recognized as the birth of modern cricket in 1777. Meanwhile, in Blenheim Palace, revelers indulged in drinking and intemperance, reflecting the societal norms prevalent during that era. The musical genius Johann Sebastian Bach graced audiences with his mesmerizing melodies at the keyboard. His compositions resonated not only in concert halls but also on postcards sent from Greenwich to the Isle of Dogs. Across vast oceans, St Helena emerged as a significant Atlantic outpost in 1750. This remote island served as a crucial stopover for ships navigating their way through treacherous waters. Meanwhile, Jamaica Inn stood proudly amidst Bodmin Moor's rugged landscape in Cornwall—a haven for weary travelers seeking respite and shelter. Academic pursuits flourished at the University of Oxford's College during this time period. Scholars delved into various disciplines while White Horse Hill provided them with serene surroundings to contemplate their studies. Appleby Castle stood tall and majestic in Westmld—its walls echoing tales from centuries past. And within Westminster Abbey's hallowed halls, history was etched onto every stone; its grandeur captivating all who entered. As we reflect upon these diverse snippets from 1750, it becomes evident that this year encapsulated both cultural milestones and societal nuances—a tapestry woven by countless individuals whose lives intertwined against a backdrop of change and progress.