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General Jose de Urrutia, c1798 (1939). Artist: Francisco GoyaGeneral Jose de Urrutia, c1798 (1939). Jose Ramon de Urrutia y de las Casas (1739-1803), Spanish captain general and military engineer
Death of Colonel Donellan, c1896, (1902). Artist: Paul HardyDeath of Colonel Donellan, c1896, (1902). At the Battle of Talavera, Spain, 27-28 July 1809, the British and Spanish army commanded by Wellington won an indecisive victory over the French commanded
George II. At Dettingen, 27 June 1743, (c1880). The Battle of Dettingen took place on 27 June 1743 during the War of the Austrian Succession
The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Artist: James StephensonThe British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington, 1781, 1859. Defeat at YorkTown, Virginia on October 1781. Cornwallis presents his sword in the Siege of Yorktown. After J. F
A Good Story Wasted, c1900. Artist: Charles Edmund BrockA Good Story Wasted, c1900. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme. [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01]
Izaak Enschede (1681-1761), founder of the printing company Royal Joh. Enschede, c18th centuryIzaak Enschede, (1681-1761), founder of the printing company Royal Joh. Enschede, c18th century. From Penroses Pictorial Annual, Vol. XIV, edited by William Gamble. [A.W. Penrose & Co
The Fop, c1917. Artist: Hugh ThomsonThe Fop, c1917. From The Studio Volume 70, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1917]
Vauxhall Gardens by Day, c1900Vauxhall Gardens By Day, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]
Vauxhall Porcelain figure, probably representing Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick, c1755-60. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXVII. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1927]
The Sailors Lass, c18th century. Artist: Francis WheatleyThe Sailors Lass, c18th century. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1931]
Napoleon on Horseback, c18th century. Artist: Carle VernetNapoleon on Horseback, c18th century. Napoleon Bonaparte, French general and Emperor, (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army
Napoleon in Egypt, c19th century. Artist: Jean Baptiste Edouard DetailleNapoleon in Egypt, c19th century. From The Connoisseur Vol. XX. [Otto Limited, London, 1908]
Scene at Masked Ball, c19th century. Artist: Claude Allin SheppersonScene at Masked Ball. by Claude A. Shepperson. 1944. [The Offices of the Studio, London & New York, 1944]
Conscription of German Soldiers for Service in America, c19th century. Artist: A BobbellConscription of German Soldiers for Service in America, c19th century. The Hessians were 18th-century German auxiliaries contracted for military service by the British government
French Domedary Regiment. Captured with a Convoy in the Lybian Desert, May, 1801, (1884)French Domedary Regiment. Captured with a Convoy in the Lybian Desert, May, 1801. The dromedary regiment was created by Napoleon in 1799 who staffed it with elite soldiers and based it in Cairo
Old Q or A Worn Out Debauchee, c1790, (1902) Artist: Thomas RowlandsonOld Q or A Worn Out Debauchee, c1790. William Douglas, 3rd Earl March, Fourth Duke of Queensbury (1725-1810). From the original water-colour drawing in the possession of Lady Dorothy Nevill. 1902
Mr Henry Blacker the British Giant, (c1750), 1894Mr Henry Blacker the British Giant, c1750. Henry Blacker was born near Cuckfield, Sussex in 1724. Blacker was seven feet four inches tall and he was the tallest man ever to exhibit in England
Alexander Selkirk Brought on Board, 1904Castaway, Alexander Selkirk (1676-1721) been greeted by Woodes Rogers (1679?1732) the captain of the Duke, upon his rescue
Frock coat of 1729, bourgeois fashion in 1745, and ceremonial dress of 1750, (1882-1884). Artist: TamisierFrock coat of 1729, bourgeois fashion in 1745, and ceremonial dress of 1750, (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume IV, F Roy editor, A Challamel
In the Sculpture Gallery, 1882. A print from The Magazine of Art Vol V, Cassell, Peter, Galpin and Company, Limited, 1882
Izaak Enschede, printer, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, Volume 14, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London)
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