Eighteenth century english hi-res stock photography and images

Mary Wollstonecraft, English Author Stock Photo

RMT81RYN–Mary Wollstonecraft, English Author

Eighteenth century English knife and fork with carved agate handles Stock Photo

RME8JEJM–Eighteenth century English knife and fork with carved agate handles

A selection of 18th century English wood block playing cards Stock Photo

RM2JPG4RH–A selection of 18th century English wood block playing cards

Sir Joshua Reynolds, Self-Portrait Sir Joshua Reynolds, eighteenth-century English painter Stock Photo

RMKFGG31–Sir Joshua Reynolds, Self-Portrait Sir Joshua Reynolds, eighteenth-century English painter

Sir Joshua Reynolds RA FRS FRSA (1723 – 1792) was an influential eighteenth-century English painter, specialising in portraits. He promoted the 'Grand Style' in painting which depended on idealization of the imperfect. He was a founder and first president of the Royal Academy of Arts, and was knighted by George III in 1769. Stock Photo

RMGE84D3–Sir Joshua Reynolds RA FRS FRSA (1723 – 1792) was an influential eighteenth-century English painter, specialising in portraits. He promoted the 'Grand Style' in painting which depended on idealization of the imperfect. He was a founder and first president of the Royal Academy of Arts, and was knighted by George III in 1769.

The Saithwaite Family. Artist: Francis Wheatley (British, London 1747-1801 London). Dimensions: 38 3/4 x 50 in. (98.4 x 127 cm). Date: ca. 1785. Wheatley was among the best painters of the small-scale group portrait, or conversation piece, which is so typical of the mid-eighteenth-century English school. Here he shows a couple and their little girl, traditionally identified as members of the Saithwaite family. The lady's dress, with its elaborate starched white muslin trim, her puffy powdered hair, and her elaborate plumed hat indicate a date of about 1785. The red figured damask upholstery a Stock Photo

RMRFDD28–The Saithwaite Family. Artist: Francis Wheatley (British, London 1747-1801 London). Dimensions: 38 3/4 x 50 in. (98.4 x 127 cm). Date: ca. 1785. Wheatley was among the best painters of the small-scale group portrait, or conversation piece, which is so typical of the mid-eighteenth-century English school. Here he shows a couple and their little girl, traditionally identified as members of the Saithwaite family. The lady's dress, with its elaborate starched white muslin trim, her puffy powdered hair, and her elaborate plumed hat indicate a date of about 1785. The red figured damask upholstery a

Jacob Tonson the elder, 1655-1736, an eighteenth-century English bookseller and publisher Stock Photo

RMFBJ9T8–Jacob Tonson the elder, 1655-1736, an eighteenth-century English bookseller and publisher

Side Chair, c. 1760. Chairs with their splats pierced with a decorative monogram are rare in eighteenth-century English furniture, and this chair is part of a unique American set. The initials "R.M.L." are those of Robert (1718-1775) and Margaret Beekman (1724-1800) Livingston of Clemont, a house on the Hudson River north of New York City. Stock Photo

RM2A525N1–Side Chair, c. 1760. Chairs with their splats pierced with a decorative monogram are rare in eighteenth-century English furniture, and this chair is part of a unique American set. The initials "R.M.L." are those of Robert (1718-1775) and Margaret Beekman (1724-1800) Livingston of Clemont, a house on the Hudson River north of New York City.

. Shakespeare Sacrificed: Or the Offering to Avarice, etching and aquatint with engraving, hand-colored. 'For much of the eighteenth century, English patricians collected Old Master paintings by European artists, virtually ignoring their own native painters. To address this slight and to create a school of English history painting, John Boydell, printseller and engraver, undertook a campaign to commission British artists to paint works on Shakespearean themes. The project was to be funded by the sale of prints engraved after those paintings, and ultimately assembled in an illustrated edition o Stock Photo

RMMMY3A9–. Shakespeare Sacrificed: Or the Offering to Avarice, etching and aquatint with engraving, hand-colored. 'For much of the eighteenth century, English patricians collected Old Master paintings by European artists, virtually ignoring their own native painters. To address this slight and to create a school of English history painting, John Boydell, printseller and engraver, undertook a campaign to commission British artists to paint works on Shakespearean themes. The project was to be funded by the sale of prints engraved after those paintings, and ultimately assembled in an illustrated edition o

Regency Tavern picture of An Eighteenth Century English tavern by Thomas Rowlandson with a fine mixture of boozers Stock Photo

RMB2C5XW–Regency Tavern picture of An Eighteenth Century English tavern by Thomas Rowlandson with a fine mixture of boozers

RMMC87M9–Image of the constellation Capricornus: a loose late-eighteenth century plate from an English subscription book of star maps.

Feb. 02, 1955 - ''English taste in the eighteenth century'' Exhibition: Many well known personalitites are to be seen at the Private View this morning of the ''English Taste in the Eighteenth Century'' Art Exhibition which is being held at the Royal Academy. Photo shows General view showing the assembled company around Exhibit No.6-Jupiter and Io-by Jacopo Amigoni (1675-1752)- a painting which measure 141X121 ins.. at the Press View today. Stock Photo

RME0MEGN–Feb. 02, 1955 - ''English taste in the eighteenth century'' Exhibition: Many well known personalitites are to be seen at the Private View this morning of the ''English Taste in the Eighteenth Century'' Art Exhibition which is being held at the Royal Academy. Photo shows General view showing the assembled company around Exhibit No.6-Jupiter and Io-by Jacopo Amigoni (1675-1752)- a painting which measure 141X121 ins.. at the Press View today.

Evening Dress of the eighteenth century period. Jane Austen, (1775-1817) a prominent English novelist. A Portrait of Jane Austen by David Cecil. Stock Photo

RMWH8G0W–Evening Dress of the eighteenth century period. Jane Austen, (1775-1817) a prominent English novelist. A Portrait of Jane Austen by David Cecil.

The Bedroom at Knightshayes Court, Devon. The mahogany four-poster bed is late eighteenth century English. Stock Photo

RMFA8M20–The Bedroom at Knightshayes Court, Devon. The mahogany four-poster bed is late eighteenth century English.

Eighteenth century English Georgian cut glass candlesticks. Stock Photo

RMB4F83A–Eighteenth century English Georgian cut glass candlesticks.

The English humourists of the eighteenth century : Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 Stock Photo

RMW58GBN–The English humourists of the eighteenth century : Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863

Four storey Georgian house, once the home of an eighteenth century english royal navy captain. Stock Photo

RMEGEKE6–Four storey Georgian house, once the home of an eighteenth century english royal navy captain.

George Frederic Handel. Portrait by unknown artist. German-English composer, 23 February 1685 - 14 April 1759. Stock Photo

RMKH92B1–George Frederic Handel. Portrait by unknown artist. German-English composer, 23 February 1685 - 14 April 1759.

Portrait of a Private in an English Regiment, 18th century Stock Photo

RMKRD27N–Portrait of a Private in an English Regiment, 18th century

Edward Jenner, English Physician Stock Photo

RMT80A0E–Edward Jenner, English Physician

Eighteenth century English cutlery, one set with silver handles the other with green stained ivory handles. Stock Photo

RME8JEJA–Eighteenth century English cutlery, one set with silver handles the other with green stained ivory handles.

17th Century Mountebank of the English Fairs. Unscrupulous salesman peddling quack medicines, mountebanksalso included various Stock Photo

RMERGNKH–17th Century Mountebank of the English Fairs. Unscrupulous salesman peddling quack medicines, mountebanksalso included various

Fashionable society enjoying Tea a l'Anglaise, English tea, in a drawing room, 18th century. With music from players on harpsichord and lute. Chromolithograph from Paul Lacroix' The Eighteenth Century: Its Institutions, Customs, and Costumes, London, 1876. Stock Photo

RM2A83NT4–Fashionable society enjoying Tea a l'Anglaise, English tea, in a drawing room, 18th century. With music from players on harpsichord and lute. Chromolithograph from Paul Lacroix' The Eighteenth Century: Its Institutions, Customs, and Costumes, London, 1876.

Jacob Tonson, sometimes referred to as Jacob Tonson the elder (1655–1736) was an eighteenth-century English bookseller and publisher. He published editions of John Dryden and John Milton, and is best known for having obtained a copyright on the plays of William Shakespeare by buying up the rights of the heirs of the publisher of the Fourth Folio after the Statute of Anne went into effect. Stock Photo

RMRJ70DM–Jacob Tonson, sometimes referred to as Jacob Tonson the elder (1655–1736) was an eighteenth-century English bookseller and publisher. He published editions of John Dryden and John Milton, and is best known for having obtained a copyright on the plays of William Shakespeare by buying up the rights of the heirs of the publisher of the Fourth Folio after the Statute of Anne went into effect.

Box with scene depicting Roman hero Gaius Mucius Scaevola before the Etruscan king Lars Porsena. Culture: British, London. Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 1 3/4 × 4 9/16 × 3 5/8 in. (4.4 × 11.6 × 9.2 cm). Goldsmith: P R (British, early-mid 18th century). Maker: Chased by George Michael Moser (1706-1783). Date: 1741. Although this box is one of the finest surviving examples of eighteenth-century English goldsmiths' work, little is known about its manufacture and history, or even its intended function. The comparatively large size of the box suggests that it was not meant to contain snuff but Stock Photo

RMPAR6M0–Box with scene depicting Roman hero Gaius Mucius Scaevola before the Etruscan king Lars Porsena. Culture: British, London. Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 1 3/4 × 4 9/16 × 3 5/8 in. (4.4 × 11.6 × 9.2 cm). Goldsmith: P R (British, early-mid 18th century). Maker: Chased by George Michael Moser (1706-1783). Date: 1741. Although this box is one of the finest surviving examples of eighteenth-century English goldsmiths' work, little is known about its manufacture and history, or even its intended function. The comparatively large size of the box suggests that it was not meant to contain snuff but

Sir William Blackstone SL KC (10 July 1723 – 14 February 1780) was an English jurist, judge and Tory politician of the eighteenth century. He is most noted for writing the Commentaries on the Laws of England. Born into a middle-class family in London, Copperplate engraving From the Encyclopaedia Londinensis or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature; Volume III; Edited by Wilkes, John. Published in London in 1810 Stock Photo

RF2F5DPAY–Sir William Blackstone SL KC (10 July 1723 – 14 February 1780) was an English jurist, judge and Tory politician of the eighteenth century. He is most noted for writing the Commentaries on the Laws of England. Born into a middle-class family in London, Copperplate engraving From the Encyclopaedia Londinensis or, Universal dictionary of arts, sciences, and literature; Volume III; Edited by Wilkes, John. Published in London in 1810

Alexander Pope (1688 – 1744) English poet, Alexander Pope (21 May 1688 – 30 May 1744) one of the greatest English poets, and the foremost poet of the early eighteenth century. Stock Photo

RM2ANPD3Y–Alexander Pope (1688 – 1744) English poet, Alexander Pope (21 May 1688 – 30 May 1744) one of the greatest English poets, and the foremost poet of the early eighteenth century.

An engraving depicting a typical eighteenth-century road wagon. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMRJK82X–An engraving depicting a typical eighteenth-century road wagon. Dated 19th century

An 18th century map of the county of Westmoreland, Northern England. Stock Photo

RMK76T6P–An 18th century map of the county of Westmoreland, Northern England.

RMMC87ED–Image of the constellation Cancer: a loose late-eighteenth century plate from an English subscription book of Constellation Charts. 2004 Charles Walker /

John Dryden, 17th century English poet. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMMPNTFH–John Dryden, 17th century English poet. Artist: Unknown.

Family life in eighteenth century England: reading and writing. A Portrait of Jane Austen by David Cecil page 11. Stock Photo

RMWH8G45–Family life in eighteenth century England: reading and writing. A Portrait of Jane Austen by David Cecil page 11.

Self-portrait of English painter Joshua Reynolds wearing glasses, 18th Century. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMMPXJP0–Self-portrait of English painter Joshua Reynolds wearing glasses, 18th Century. Artist: Unknown.

An Affair of Honour, boys annual illustration of the tragic aftermath of an Eighteenth Century duel between gentlemen Stock Photo

RMBH2HNC–An Affair of Honour, boys annual illustration of the tragic aftermath of an Eighteenth Century duel between gentlemen

Consequences of a Successful French Invasion, No. III, Plate 2nd, We teach de English Republicans to work, James Gillray, eighteenth century, 1757–1815, British, after unknown artist, ( Sir John Dalrymple ), 1798, Etching Stock Photo

RM2DJ4DDN–Consequences of a Successful French Invasion, No. III, Plate 2nd, We teach de English Republicans to work, James Gillray, eighteenth century, 1757–1815, British, after unknown artist, ( Sir John Dalrymple ), 1798, Etching

Joseph Priestley, 1733 -1804. 18th-century English theologian, Dissenting clergyman, natural philosopher, chemist, educator... Stock Photo

RMD2RAJ2–Joseph Priestley, 1733 -1804. 18th-century English theologian, Dissenting clergyman, natural philosopher, chemist, educator...

George Frideric Handel - portrait of the German (late English) composer. GFH: 23 February 1685 - 14 April 1759. Stock Photo

RMKF2T4Y–George Frideric Handel - portrait of the German (late English) composer. GFH: 23 February 1685 - 14 April 1759.

Henry Venn (1725–1797), English evangelical minister and one of the founders of the Clapham Sect, an influential evangelical group within the Church of England. Stock Photo

RM2K9JM40–Henry Venn (1725–1797), English evangelical minister and one of the founders of the Clapham Sect, an influential evangelical group within the Church of England.

Mary Wollstonecraft (April 27, 1759 - September 10, 1797) was an eighteenth-century English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights. During her brief career, she wrote novels, treatises, a travel narrative, a history of the French Revolution, Stock Photo

RMG15N1B–Mary Wollstonecraft (April 27, 1759 - September 10, 1797) was an eighteenth-century English writer, philosopher, and advocate of women's rights. During her brief career, she wrote novels, treatises, a travel narrative, a history of the French Revolution,

Piece ca. 1750 British, London, Spitalfields Toward the middle of the eighteenth century English silks seem to have developed their own quite distinctive style—the most popular with white ground, 'open and airy' designs (in the words of a contemporary author), and fresh and lively colors.. Piece. British, London, Spitalfields. ca. 1750. Silk and metal thread. Textiles-Woven Stock Photo

RM2HGY85K–Piece ca. 1750 British, London, Spitalfields Toward the middle of the eighteenth century English silks seem to have developed their own quite distinctive style—the most popular with white ground, 'open and airy' designs (in the words of a contemporary author), and fresh and lively colors.. Piece. British, London, Spitalfields. ca. 1750. Silk and metal thread. Textiles-Woven

RMERGNN6–17th Century Mountebank of the English Fairs. Unscrupulous salesman peddling quack medicines, mountebanksalso included various

Man Dressed as Eighteenth Century Gentleman Stock Photo

RMBD54GM–Man Dressed as Eighteenth Century Gentleman

18th century English playing card satirising the war of the Spanish Succession; Black and White Illustration; Stock Photo

RMBXA51M–18th century English playing card satirising the war of the Spanish Succession; Black and White Illustration;

Saint John the Evangelist. Artist: Giovanni de' Vecchi (Italian, Borgo Sansepolcro 1536/37-1615 Rome). Dimensions: 10-7/16 x 9-15/16 in. (26.5 x 25.2 cm). Date: 1598-1599. An eighteenth-century English inscription on the back of the old mount correctly identifies this drawing as a study for one of Giovanni de' Vecchi's most important commissions, the cartoons for two of the mosaic pendentives under dome in Saint Peter's. As recorded in 1642 by the biographer Giovanni Baglione ('Nella gran Basilica Vaticana il cartoni delli due Vangelisti di musaico Giovanni, e Luca sono forme magnifiche del Stock Photo

RMPB5YTY–Saint John the Evangelist. Artist: Giovanni de' Vecchi (Italian, Borgo Sansepolcro 1536/37-1615 Rome). Dimensions: 10-7/16 x 9-15/16 in. (26.5 x 25.2 cm). Date: 1598-1599. An eighteenth-century English inscription on the back of the old mount correctly identifies this drawing as a study for one of Giovanni de' Vecchi's most important commissions, the cartoons for two of the mosaic pendentives under dome in Saint Peter's. As recorded in 1642 by the biographer Giovanni Baglione ('Nella gran Basilica Vaticana il cartoni delli due Vangelisti di musaico Giovanni, e Luca sono forme magnifiche del

An eighteenth century water pump at Quebec House, Westerham, Kent. Stock Photo

RMFDKPJ9–An eighteenth century water pump at Quebec House, Westerham, Kent.

Humphry Repton, English landscape designer of the eighteenth century Stock Photo

RMKXJTGB–Humphry Repton, English landscape designer of the eighteenth century

Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) English political philospher, born at Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Argued for absolute rule. Engraving. Eighteenth century engraving. Stock Photo

RMD95XYN–Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) English political philospher, born at Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Argued for absolute rule. Engraving. Eighteenth century engraving.

A typical scene in an English village in the 1700's showing women gossiping near the village pond where horses are being watered. Stock Photo

RM2F92PCC–A typical scene in an English village in the 1700's showing women gossiping near the village pond where horses are being watered.

RMMC87E5–Image of the constellation Gemini: a loose late-eighteenth century plate from an English subscription book of Constellation Charts. 2004 Charles Walker /

Josiah Wedgwood, 18th century English industrialist and potter, c1880. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMMPNKMT–Josiah Wedgwood, 18th century English industrialist and potter, c1880. Artist: Unknown.

Dancing in the eighteenth century. A Portrait of Jane Austen by David Cecil page 27. Stock Photo

RMWH8FXR–Dancing in the eighteenth century. A Portrait of Jane Austen by David Cecil page 27.

French vessels blocking English ships Stock Photo

RMC2DRP5–French vessels blocking English ships

William the Conqueror, 11th century Duke of Normandy and King of England, (1780). Artist: Pierre Duflos Stock Photo

RMDDRYNJ–William the Conqueror, 11th century Duke of Normandy and King of England, (1780). Artist: Pierre Duflos

Bibliography of eighteenth century art and illustrated books; being a guide to collectors of illustrated works in English and French of the period; by J. Lewine. With thirty-five plates, giving specimens of the work of the artists of the time : Lewine, J Stock Photo

RMW58D1B–Bibliography of eighteenth century art and illustrated books; being a guide to collectors of illustrated works in English and French of the period; by J. Lewine. With thirty-five plates, giving specimens of the work of the artists of the time : Lewine, J

Facade of the Pump Room, Bath in the 18th Century from the book ' Jane Austen and her times ' by Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith); Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 Publication date 1905 PublisherLondon, Methuen and co Stock Photo

RF2T14JRE–Facade of the Pump Room, Bath in the 18th Century from the book ' Jane Austen and her times ' by Mitton, G. E. (Geraldine Edith); Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 Publication date 1905 PublisherLondon, Methuen and co

RMK0RAFP–George Frideric Handel - portrait of the German (late English) composer. GFH: 23 February 1685 - 14 April 1759.

RM2K9JM41–Henry Venn (1725–1797), English evangelical minister and one of the founders of the Clapham Sect, an influential evangelical group within the Church of England.

William Buckland, English Paleontologist Stock Photo

RMT7YW2A–William Buckland, English Paleontologist

Watch case probably ca. 1770 Case maker: possibly George Harrison In the second half of the eighteenth century, English watchmakers exported a large number of watches for use in Arabic-speaking territories. The numerals on the dials were not exactly those used in Arabic arithmetic, however, but were apparently adaptations made by European clockmakers.. Watch case. French, for Turkish market. probably ca. 1770. Partly enameled gold, outer case set with diamonds. Horology Stock Photo

RM2HJ2K92–Watch case probably ca. 1770 Case maker: possibly George Harrison In the second half of the eighteenth century, English watchmakers exported a large number of watches for use in Arabic-speaking territories. The numerals on the dials were not exactly those used in Arabic arithmetic, however, but were apparently adaptations made by European clockmakers.. Watch case. French, for Turkish market. probably ca. 1770. Partly enameled gold, outer case set with diamonds. Horology

King of Spades - 18th century English playing card by Bamford, c. 1750 Stock Photo

RMFJR0CF–King of Spades - 18th century English playing card by Bamford, c. 1750

Eighteenth century map of the island of Antigua in the West Indies, ca. 1752 Stock Photo

RM2H931CM–Eighteenth century map of the island of Antigua in the West Indies, ca. 1752

Spacious dining area. The eighteenth-century mahogany table is laid with crystal and block-printed linen napkins. The chairs are antique from France a Stock Photo

RMJ7AFXN–Spacious dining area. The eighteenth-century mahogany table is laid with crystal and block-printed linen napkins. The chairs are antique from France a

View of the Lake and the Island from the Lawn at Kew. Architect: Sir William Chambers (British (born Sweden), Göteborg 1723-1796 London). Artist: William Marlow (British, Southwark, London 1740/41-1813 Twickenham, London). Dimensions: Sheet: 11 3/16 x 17 13/16 in. (28.4 x 45.2 cm). Date: 1763. This delicate watercolor depicts a view in the Royal Botanic Garden of Kew (near London), designed by the celebrated eighteenth-century English architect William Chambers. This sheet is bound in an album containing the original drawings later published in print form as Plans, Elevations, Sections and Pe Stock Photo

RMPA9FF4–View of the Lake and the Island from the Lawn at Kew. Architect: Sir William Chambers (British (born Sweden), Göteborg 1723-1796 London). Artist: William Marlow (British, Southwark, London 1740/41-1813 Twickenham, London). Dimensions: Sheet: 11 3/16 x 17 13/16 in. (28.4 x 45.2 cm). Date: 1763. This delicate watercolor depicts a view in the Royal Botanic Garden of Kew (near London), designed by the celebrated eighteenth-century English architect William Chambers. This sheet is bound in an album containing the original drawings later published in print form as Plans, Elevations, Sections and Pe

Detail of eighteenth century water pump at Quebec House, Westerham, Kent. Stock Photo

RMFDKPJA–Detail of eighteenth century water pump at Quebec House, Westerham, Kent.

The furniture collector : old english furniture of the XVII. & XVIII. centuries. published by the Herbert Jenkins book An introduction to the study of English styles of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries by Edward W. Gregory with 55 illustrations of typical pieces of furniture from public and private collections. Circular gate-leg table of the late 17th century in the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington Stock Photo

RM2WF79MA–The furniture collector : old english furniture of the XVII. & XVIII. centuries. published by the Herbert Jenkins book An introduction to the study of English styles of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries by Edward W. Gregory with 55 illustrations of typical pieces of furniture from public and private collections. Circular gate-leg table of the late 17th century in the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington

RMMFNNCA–Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) English political philospher, born at Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Argued for absolute rule. Engraving. Eighteenth century engraving.

An old English stage coach poster from 1706 listing the towns and inns served, namely - London;York;Black Swan, Holborn ; Black swan, Coney Street, York; Stamford;Huntington. Drivers were Benjamin Kingman; Henry Harrison and Walter Baynes. A note also mentions the Newcastle Stage Coach which ran from York. Stock Photo

RM2C1683X–An old English stage coach poster from 1706 listing the towns and inns served, namely - London;York;Black Swan, Holborn ; Black swan, Coney Street, York; Stamford;Huntington. Drivers were Benjamin Kingman; Henry Harrison and Walter Baynes. A note also mentions the Newcastle Stage Coach which ran from York.

Portrait, or 'physiognomical portrait' of Satan, as visualized by the physiognomist, Lavatar. Plate from the first English translation of his book, published in the late eighteenth century. Stock Photo

RMMC84X0–Portrait, or 'physiognomical portrait' of Satan, as visualized by the physiognomist, Lavatar. Plate from the first English translation of his book, published in the late eighteenth century.

William Hogarth, 18th century English painter, printmaker, satirist and cartoonist, (c1850). Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMMPR32Y–William Hogarth, 18th century English painter, printmaker, satirist and cartoonist, (c1850). Artist: Unknown.

An early 18th century English wallpaper strongly influenced by chintz design Stock Photo

RMWH99NH–An early 18th century English wallpaper strongly influenced by chintz design

An 18th century (1790) stone house in the Cotswold village of Ablington, Gloucestershire UK Stock Photo

RM2C46CGN–An 18th century (1790) stone house in the Cotswold village of Ablington, Gloucestershire UK

Edward III, 14th century King of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue Stock Photo

RMDDT18E–Edward III, 14th century King of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue

Hanoverian, Silver, The flatware collection is conspicuously lacking good examples of French and English classic silver flatware from the eighteenth century. These simple patterns, for which the decoration was meant to be a coat of arms, creat, or initials are now known as Fiddle pattern for the French and Hanoverian, and later Old English for the English., London, England, 1749, cutlery, Decorative Arts, Tablespoon, Tablespoon Stock Photo

RM2DN7DXN–Hanoverian, Silver, The flatware collection is conspicuously lacking good examples of French and English classic silver flatware from the eighteenth century. These simple patterns, for which the decoration was meant to be a coat of arms, creat, or initials are now known as Fiddle pattern for the French and Hanoverian, and later Old English for the English., London, England, 1749, cutlery, Decorative Arts, Tablespoon, Tablespoon

A Woman of the Time of George I. (1714— 1727) You will see that the fontage has given way to a small lace cap. The hair is drawn off the forehead. The hoop of the skirt is still large from the book ' English costume ' by Dion Clayton Calthrop, 1878-1937 Publication date 1907 Publisher London, A. & C. Black Stock Photo

RF2MFD5T7–A Woman of the Time of George I. (1714— 1727) You will see that the fontage has given way to a small lace cap. The hair is drawn off the forehead. The hoop of the skirt is still large from the book ' English costume ' by Dion Clayton Calthrop, 1878-1937 Publication date 1907 Publisher London, A. & C. Black

Poro - opera by Handel. Score of final scene. Handwritten. German-English composer, 23 February 1685 - 14 April 1759 Stock Photo

RMKH90DA–Poro - opera by Handel. Score of final scene. Handwritten. German-English composer, 23 February 1685 - 14 April 1759

William Wilberforce (1759-1833), a British politician, evangelical Christian and leading abolitionist in the 18th and 19th century, in an 1809 engraving by Geovanni Vendramini from artwork by Henry Edridge. Stock Photo

RMMM851D–William Wilberforce (1759-1833), a British politician, evangelical Christian and leading abolitionist in the 18th and 19th century, in an 1809 engraving by Geovanni Vendramini from artwork by Henry Edridge.

Brookes, English Slave Ship, 1788 Stock Photo

RMT7YTAB–Brookes, English Slave Ship, 1788

On the Hudson 1830–35 Thomas Doughty American This view is thought to represent a stretch of the Hudson River in the vicinity of the Catskill Mountains north of Newburgh, New York. Doughty’s subdued manner and the scene’s lack of sublimity reinforce the essentially eighteenth-century English character of his landscapes. The subdued palette, contemplative atmosphere, and undifferentiated masses of foliage create a pleasant, if conservative, mood—one that would be displaced by the emerging Romantic sensibilities of younger American artists.. On the Hudson 10768 Stock Photo

RM2HHH71P–On the Hudson 1830–35 Thomas Doughty American This view is thought to represent a stretch of the Hudson River in the vicinity of the Catskill Mountains north of Newburgh, New York. Doughty’s subdued manner and the scene’s lack of sublimity reinforce the essentially eighteenth-century English character of his landscapes. The subdued palette, contemplative atmosphere, and undifferentiated masses of foliage create a pleasant, if conservative, mood—one that would be displaced by the emerging Romantic sensibilities of younger American artists.. On the Hudson 10768

Queen of Clubs - 18th century English playing card by Bamford, c. 1750 Stock Photo

RMFJR0DW–Queen of Clubs - 18th century English playing card by Bamford, c. 1750

RM2H9312M–Eighteenth century map of the island of Antigua in the West Indies, ca. 1752

View of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847. Stock Photo

RMMN58M1–View of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, 18th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847.

Watch case. Culture: French, for Turkish market. Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 1 15/16 × 1 7/8 × 5/8 in. (4.9 × 4.8 × 1.6 cm). Maker: Case maker: possibly George Harrison (British, active beginning 1760); Case maker: possibly Gyles Hooper (British, active beginning 1773). Date: probably ca. 1770. In the second half of the eighteenth century, English watchmakers exported a large number of watches for use in Arabic-speaking territories. The numerals on the dials were not exactly those used in Arabic arithmetic, however, but were apparently adaptations made by European clockmakers. Museum: Me Stock Photo

RMPB53XW–Watch case. Culture: French, for Turkish market. Dimensions: Overall (confirmed): 1 15/16 × 1 7/8 × 5/8 in. (4.9 × 4.8 × 1.6 cm). Maker: Case maker: possibly George Harrison (British, active beginning 1760); Case maker: possibly Gyles Hooper (British, active beginning 1773). Date: probably ca. 1770. In the second half of the eighteenth century, English watchmakers exported a large number of watches for use in Arabic-speaking territories. The numerals on the dials were not exactly those used in Arabic arithmetic, however, but were apparently adaptations made by European clockmakers. Museum: Me

An eighteenth century water pump beside the door to the garden at Quebec House, Westerham, Kent. Stock Photo

RMFDKPHE–An eighteenth century water pump beside the door to the garden at Quebec House, Westerham, Kent.

RM2WF79K2–The furniture collector : old english furniture of the XVII. & XVIII. centuries. published by the Herbert Jenkins book An introduction to the study of English styles of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries by Edward W. Gregory with 55 illustrations of typical pieces of furniture from public and private collections. A carved oak Bible box. first half of the 17th century. in room 54 of the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington

English 18th century country manor house known as Reddish House in Broad Chalke, Wiltshire, England, UK Stock Photo

RMBWCJHR–English 18th century country manor house known as Reddish House in Broad Chalke, Wiltshire, England, UK

An 18th century (1780) map of the county of Worcestershire. Stock Photo

RMJTE2EG–An 18th century (1780) map of the county of Worcestershire.

Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford, 1765-1802, an English aristocrat and Whig politician Stock Photo

RMFJYYEE–Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford, 1765-1802, an English aristocrat and Whig politician

John Wesley, 18th century English non-conformist preacher, 1832. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMMPNKKM–John Wesley, 18th century English non-conformist preacher, 1832. Artist: Unknown.

Pair of brass candlesticks by George Grove, English, mid-18th century.. Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Stock Photo

RMWHB0XX–Pair of brass candlesticks by George Grove, English, mid-18th century.. Victoria & Albert Museum, London.

18th century ashlar fronted Miserden House in the Cotswold village of Miserden, Gloucestershire UK Stock Photo

RM2D23R2H–18th century ashlar fronted Miserden House in the Cotswold village of Miserden, Gloucestershire UK

William the Conqueror, 11th century Duke of Normandy and King of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue Stock Photo

RMDDT174–William the Conqueror, 11th century Duke of Normandy and King of England, (18th century). Artist: George Vertue

An English Sloop Engaging a Dutch Man of War, Print made by unknown artist, eighteenth century, Published by Bowles & Carver, 1763–1830, British, 1795, Mezzotint and etching on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper, Sheet: 10 3/8 × 7 inches (26.4 × 17.8 cm), Plate: 6 × 4 3/8 inches (15.2 × 11.1 cm), and Image: 5 1/2 × 4 3/8 inches (14 × 11.1 cm Stock Photo

RM2DHWY9B–An English Sloop Engaging a Dutch Man of War, Print made by unknown artist, eighteenth century, Published by Bowles & Carver, 1763–1830, British, 1795, Mezzotint and etching on medium, slightly textured, cream laid paper, Sheet: 10 3/8 × 7 inches (26.4 × 17.8 cm), Plate: 6 × 4 3/8 inches (15.2 × 11.1 cm), and Image: 5 1/2 × 4 3/8 inches (14 × 11.1 cm

A Man of the Time of George II (1727 - 1760) Notice the heavy cuffs, and the very full skirts of the coat. He' carries a chapeau bras under his arm — a hat for carrying only, since he will not ruffle his wig. He wears a black satin tie to his wig, the ends of which tie come round his neck, are made into a bow, and brooched with a solitaire from the book ' English costume ' by Dion Clayton Calthrop, 1878-1937 Publication date 1907 Publisher London, A. & C. Black Stock Photo

RF2MFD5TD–A Man of the Time of George II (1727 - 1760) Notice the heavy cuffs, and the very full skirts of the coat. He' carries a chapeau bras under his arm — a hat for carrying only, since he will not ruffle his wig. He wears a black satin tie to his wig, the ends of which tie come round his neck, are made into a bow, and brooched with a solitaire from the book ' English costume ' by Dion Clayton Calthrop, 1878-1937 Publication date 1907 Publisher London, A. & C. Black

RMKFRBKE–Poro - opera by Handel. Score of final scene. Handwritten. German-English composer, 23 February 1685 - 14 April 1759

RMMM851E–William Wilberforce (1759-1833), a British politician, evangelical Christian and leading abolitionist in the 18th and 19th century, in an 1809 engraving by Geovanni Vendramini from artwork by Henry Edridge.

Captain James Cook, English Explorer Stock Photo

RMT802XX–Captain James Cook, English Explorer

The Saithwaite Family ca. 1785 Francis Wheatley British Wheatley was among the best painters of the small-scale group portrait, or conversation piece, one of the definitive genres of mid-eighteenth-century English art. Here he shows a couple and their little girl, traditionally identified as members of the Saithwaite family. The lady's dress, with its elaborate starched white muslin trim, her puffy powdered hair, and her elaborate plumed hat indicate a date of about 1785. The red figured damask upholstery and the Turkish carpet are painted with attention to detail that conveys the luxurious te Stock Photo

RM2HJ1DTD–The Saithwaite Family ca. 1785 Francis Wheatley British Wheatley was among the best painters of the small-scale group portrait, or conversation piece, one of the definitive genres of mid-eighteenth-century English art. Here he shows a couple and their little girl, traditionally identified as members of the Saithwaite family. The lady's dress, with its elaborate starched white muslin trim, her puffy powdered hair, and her elaborate plumed hat indicate a date of about 1785. The red figured damask upholstery and the Turkish carpet are painted with attention to detail that conveys the luxurious te

King of Diamonds - 18th century English playing card by Bamford, c. 1750 Stock Photo

RMFJR0D6–King of Diamonds - 18th century English playing card by Bamford, c. 1750

Isla Blair (Miss Biddy), Nickolas Grace (Fribble) in MISS IN HER TEENS by David Garrick at the Old Vic, London SE1 09/1979 a Prospect Theatre Company production music: Charles Didbin libretto: Isaac Bickerstaffe design: John McMurray lighting: Bill Wardroper choreography: Sue Lefton director: Toby Robertson Stock Photo

RM2HTKB84–Isla Blair (Miss Biddy), Nickolas Grace (Fribble) in MISS IN HER TEENS by David Garrick at the Old Vic, London SE1 09/1979 a Prospect Theatre Company production music: Charles Didbin libretto: Isaac Bickerstaffe design: John McMurray lighting: Bill Wardroper choreography: Sue Lefton director: Toby Robertson

John Dunton, 1659 – 1733. English bookseller and author. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847. Stock Photo

RMMTJCDD–John Dunton, 1659 – 1733. English bookseller and author. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847.

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