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Delivering a letter, 19th century
Town crier, Cambridge, England, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeishTown crier, Cambridge, England, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Figure, c1700-1720, (1924). Artist: Jean-Antoine WatteauFigure, c1700-1720, (1924). Illustration from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, (John Lane, the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924)
Dr Johnson, English literary figure, (1912). Artist: Thomas TrotterDr Johnson, English literary figure, (1912). Portrait of dictionary compiler and man of letters Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
Lazare Hoche, French soldier, 1898. Artist: GilbertLazare Hoche, French soldier, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898
Exceptionally Rare Bow Porcelain Figures Decorated in Colours, c1750. Kitty Clive as The Fine Lady and Woodward as The Fine Gentleman
Louis 18th, 1814. Artist: Denis DightonLouis 18th, 1814. [T Palser, London, 1814]
Silhouette for Ombres Chinoisses from L Epopee, 1898. Artist: Caran d AcheSilhouette for Ombres Chinoisses from L Epopee, 1898. Transperency for Ombres Chnoises from L EPOPEE BY Caran D ache. From The Studio Volume Twelve by [London Offices of the Studio V, London, 1898]
Hannah Snell, British soldier, 18th century (1904). Hannah Snell (1723-1792) disguised herself as a man and became a soldier after her husband deserted her
Chistian Davies (or Old Mother Ross ), c1706 (1904). Born Christian Cavanagh in Dublin, Christian Kit Davies (1667-1739) served in disguise in the British Army from 1693 to 1697
Mr Wewitzer as Doctor Caius, 1819. Artist: Thomas Charles WagemanMr Wewitzer as Doctor Caius, 1819. Ralph Wewitzer (1748-1825) as a character from Shakespeares The Merry Wives of Windsor
Lucas van Leyden, 1936. Artist: Albrecht DurerLucas van Leyden, 1936. A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936
Richard ( Beau ) Nash, British dandy, 18th century. Artist: John JuneRichard ( Beau ) Nash, British dandy, 18th century. A celebrated dandy and leader of fashion, Nash (1674-1762) was Master of Ceremonies at the spa town of Bath
A Prince and a Poltroon, 1789. The Prince of Wales (the future King George IV). Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
John of Gant mounted, or, Mars on his Journey... 1747John of Gant mounted, or, Mars on his Journey. If music be the food of love, play on, 1747. The Duke of Cumberland, younger son of George II, uncle of George III and famous womaniser
The Bubblers Mirrorour, or Englands Folley (joy), 1720. Shares in the South Sea Company rose through overheated speculation causing the South Sea Bubble
The Taylor riding to Brentford, 1768. Artist: TS StaynerThe Taylor riding to Brentford, 1768. The rider has Rules for bad horsemen in his pocket. A poster reads Various feats of horsemanship performed this evening by the famous Sampson
Dr Johnson in his travelling dress, as described in Boswells Tour, c1773, (1786). Artist: Thomas TrotterDr Johnson in his travelling dress, as described in Boswells Tour, c1773, (1786). The famous English lexicographer wearing tricorne hat, frock coat, waistcoat, breeches and boots
Mr Woodward in the character of Mercutio, 1753. Actor Henry Woodward (1717-1777) in the part of Mercutio from Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet
Lusus Naturae, or Carracturas of the present age 1752. Artist: John JuneLusus Naturae, or Carracturas of the present age. 1752. Lusus naturae means freak of nature. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
Costume During The Time Of Louis XVI, (1885). Artist: DurinCostume During The Time Of Louis XVI, (1885). Louis XVI was king of France from 1774 until 1792 when he was beheaded by the revolutionary regime
Man in 18th-century French costume, (1885). Artist: Jean-Antoine WatteauMan in 18th-century French costume, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
Costumes, 1720-1740, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
The Singer Of Canticles, (1885). Artist: Charles Nicolas CochinThe Singer Of Canticles, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
A Well Cleaner, 1737-1742. Artist: BouchardonA Well Cleaner, 1737-1742. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon
Death to the rats!, 1737-1742. Artist: BouchardonDeath to the rats!, 1737-1742. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon
The list of the winners in the lottery!, 1737-1742. Artist: BouchardonThe list of the winners in the lottery!, 1737-1742. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon
Water Carrier, 1737-1742. Artist: BouchardonWater Carrier, 1737-1742. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon
The Commissionaire And Sergeant, (1885). Artist: JeauratThe Commissionaire And Sergeant, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
Exit From The College, (1885). Artist: Jean Baptiste TilliardExit From The College, (1885). An 18th-century scene of boys coming out of school
Baron of Eisenberg, 1727, (1885). Artist: Bernard PicartBaron of Eisenberg, 1727, (1885). The Baron demonstrates the perfect procedure for stopping a horse
The Cavalier, 1885. According to the ordinance of 1766, France
Royal flag, galleon flag and traders flag, (1885). Artist: UrrabietaRoyal flag, galleon flag and traders flag, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
Louis XV at the Tuileries, Paris, 18th century, (1885). Artist: BonnardotLouis XV at the Tuileries, Paris, 18th century, (1885). Louis (1710-1774) as a child being shown around the gardens at the Tuileries. He became king at the age of five
Dark Eyes, Lubok print, mid 18th century. Lubok (plural Lubki) prints were Russian popular prints with simple graphics portraying stories derived from literature, religion and popular tales
John Paul Jones, hero in the American Revolutionary War, (c1930s). Artist: George B MatthewsJohn Paul Jones, hero in the American Revolutionary War, (c1930s). Jones (1747-1792) was the first well-known naval hero in the American Revolutionary War, and founded the US Navy
Queen Anne receiving the Duke of Marlborough, 19th century. Anne (1665-1714) was Queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1702. She was the second daughter of James II and sister of Mary II
Munchhausen, 1943. Baron Munchhausen, played by Hans Albers, flying on a cannon ball, in Josef von Bakys 1943 film Munchhausen. A print from Signal, April 1943
Adam Smith (1723-1790), Scottish philosopher and economist, 1790. Artist: John KayAdam Smith (1723-1790), Scottish philosopher and economist, 1790. He is pictured standing wearing a hat and wig and carrying a cane, pointing to a book on a table
Samuel Johnson, English man of letters, talking to Oliver Goldsmith, English author, c1755-1774Samuel Johnson, English man of letters, talking to Oliver Goldsmith, English author, 1755-1774. A critic, lexicographer, essayist, biographer and poet
A Half Pay Officer Who Has Been at Dinner with Captain Broad, October 26, 1771. Creator: Matthew DarlyA Half Pay Officer Who Has Been at Dinner with Captain Broad, October 26, 1771
The English Jesuit, October 7, 1771. Creator: Matthew DarlyThe English Jesuit, October 7, 1771
Ganymede, March 1, 1771. Creator: Matthew DarlyGanymede, March 1, 1771
The Reverend Fathers from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836
Barbarous Entertainment (Barbara dibersion), 1800-1804. Creator: Francisco GoyaBarbarous Entertainment (Barbara dibersion), 1800-1804
Hardware Peddler, 1746. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe deHardware Peddler, 1746