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[Benjamin Johnson, English actor, head-and-shoulders portrait facing slightly left, in ornamental oval frame] / Gerard Honthorst pinxt ; George Vertue, Londini sculp.

[Benjamin Johnson, English actor, head-and-shoulders portrait facing s...

Signed and dated on plate. Gardiner Greene Hubbard Collection. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Philip Earl of Chesterfield / Chambars sculp.

Philip Earl of Chesterfield / Chambars sculp.

Print shows Philip D. Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, in oval medallion. Trimmed to edge of plate on right and left sides. Gift; Estate of J.H. Corning; 1940 June 20.

A sceene of sceenes. Elizabeth Cannings dream for ye good of her native country, which she dreamt soon after her arrival in America / J. June, sculp.

A sceene of sceenes. Elizabeth Cannings dream for ye good of her nativ...

Print shows Elizabeth Canning, transported to America, seated in a room. She looks alarmingly at an old crone pointing to a soldier's uniform. Through the open window can be seen British soldiers marching up a ... More

A Human sacrifice in a Morai in Otaheite [i.e. Tahiti] / Webber, J. del. ; W. & J.(?) Walker, sculp.
The congress / P.E.D. inv. & delin. ; R. Aitkin sculp.

The congress / P.E.D. inv. & delin. ; R. Aitkin sculp.

Print shows title page illustration of a female figure, representing America, sitting amidst implements of war. Illus. in: The Pennsylvania magazine: or, American monthly museum. Philadelphia : Printed and sol... More

Landung einer Französischen Hülfs-Armee in America, zu Rhode Island, am 11ten Julius 1780 / D. Chodowiecki del. et sculp.

Landung einer Französischen Hülfs-Armee in America, zu Rhode Island, a...

Print shows the disembarkation of French troops, under the command of Comte de Rochambeau, at Newport, Rhode Island, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 136. [Plate] 9. Pu... More

The discomfited duellists / Collings, del. ; Blake, sculp.

The discomfited duellists / Collings, del. ; Blake, sculp.

"The interior of a coffee-house. Two young men in regimentals stand near the fireplace (left); one, whose broken sword lies on the ground, is being threatened with a hot poker held to his nose by a man in ridin... More

General Eliott / G. Fredk. Koehler delt. ; W. Angus sculp.

General Eliott / G. Fredk. Koehler delt. ; W. Angus sculp.

George Augustus Eliott, 1st Baron Heathfield, head-and-shoulders portrait, left profile, wearing uniform with hat; in framed medallion. Illus. in: History of the war with America, France, Spain, and Holland : ... More

View of the new Presbyterian Church in Newark, New Jersey / Anderson del. ; Tiebout sculp.

View of the new Presbyterian Church in Newark, New Jersey / Anderson d...

Illus. in: New York Magazine, 1792 (September). Reference copy in LOT 4445.

La chose impossible, ou la commission des finances telle quil la faudroit pour les bien restaurer / Bunbury del. ; L.C. Ruotte sculp.

La chose impossible, ou la commission des finances telle quil la faudr...

Print shows four bare-bottomed men, the ministers of finances, sitting around a table restoring their good health on the produce of other nations; as they consume the "Eau de la Plata" and "Eau du Sénégal," the... More

George III, King of Great Britain &c / Pollard sculp.

George III, King of Great Britain &c / Pollard sculp.

Print shows King George III, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right wearing ermine robe and powdered wig, in oval topped with crown. After a Reynolds coronation portrait. Illus. in: An impartial hi... More

A view of the Capitol after the conflagration of the 24th August 1814 / G. Munger del. ; W. Strickland sculp.

A view of the Capitol after the conflagration of the 24th August 1814 ...

Print shows a view from southeast of fire-damaged U.S. Capitol building, a result of the War of 1812. On August 24, 1814, British general Robert Ross led his troops into Washington with strict orders to burn on... More

A view of the Presidents house in the city of Washington after the conflagration of the 24th August 1814 / G. Munger del. ; W. Strickland sculp.

A view of the Presidents house in the city of Washington after the con...

Print shows a view from northeast of the fire-damaged White House, a result of the War of 1812. On August 24, 1814, British general Robert Ross led his troops into Washington with strict orders to burn only pub... More

Du porte-feuille de Mr. Néra / Boucher del. ; Demarteau sculp.

Du porte-feuille de Mr. Néra / Boucher del. ; Demarteau sculp.

Mother with child in play chair. After a drawing by François Boucher. No. 495. Béraldi, p. 720. Wittert, 495.

To the right hon'able the Earl of Hertford, ... this plate representing winding, warping with a new improved warping mill, and weaving; is ... inscribed by ... William Hincks / William Hincks, delin. et sculp.

To the right hon'able the Earl of Hertford, ... this plate representin...

Print shows an interior view of a mill where three men are engaged in winding, warping, and weaving yarn. Plate VII. Incorporated into the title is a coat-of-arms "Fide Et Amore" with "Honi soit qui mal y pens... More

A view of Fort George with the City of New York from the SW / I. Carwitham, sculp.

A view of Fort George with the City of New York from the SW / I. Carwi...

Exhibit loan 4106-L. Public domain scan of 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Various surgical instruments and apparatuses] / Jones sculp.

[Various surgical instruments and apparatuses] / Jones sculp.

Plate CCCCXCI. Public domain scan of 18th-century scientific book, illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Slave factories, or compounds, maintained by traders from four European nations on the Gulf of Guinea in what is now Nigeria] / N. Parr, sculp.

[Slave factories, or compounds, maintained by traders from four Europe...

Illus. in: A New and general collection of voyages / Thomas Astley. London, 1746, vol. 3, p. 64.

A prospect of the Moro [i.e. Morro] Castle and city of Havana from sea / drawn upon the spot by an officer ; P.C. Canot, sculp.

A prospect of the Moro [i.e. Morro] Castle and city of Havana from sea...

Earliest date corresponds to year that Boydell opened shop at Cheapside; latest date corresponds to year that Canot died. Sheet trimmed at or within plate mark on right and left. Pencilled on recto: 210307 14.... More

A Man of Mangea and a woman of Eaoo / Webber del. ; Cook sculp.

A Man of Mangea and a woman of Eaoo / Webber del. ; Cook sculp.

Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition.

Silas Deane, Esq. / drawn from the life by Dusimitiere, at Philadelphia ; W. Angus sculp.

Silas Deane, Esq. / drawn from the life by Dusimitiere, at Philadelphi...

Silas Deane, head-and-shoulders portrait, left profile, in medallion. Illus. in: The European magazine, and London review. [London : Philological Society of London] 1783 October, p. 243. After a drawing by Pier... More

Globe aërostatique. Dédié à Monsieur Charles. Cette machine est representé ici s'élevant pour la seconde fois au milieu de la Praïrie de Nesle, ou il venoit de descendre, accompagné de Mr. Robert ... / Desrais, del. ; Denis, sculp.

Globe aërostatique. Dédié à Monsieur Charles. Cette machine est repres...

Jacques Alexandre César Charles departs Nesle, France after the landing of the first hydrogen balloon flight from Paris on December 1, 1783. Marie-Nöel Robert (on the ground at left), who accompanied Charles o... More

An east view of Gray's Ferry, on the river Schuylkill / C.W. Peale delin. ; J.T. sculp.

An east view of Gray's Ferry, on the river Schuylkill / C.W. Peale del...

Print shows footbridge, towline, and landings of Gray's Ferry across the Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania. Illus. in: The Columbian magazine, or, Monthly miscellany. Philadelphia : Printed for Seddon, Spotswoo... More

Portman - Me. Jn. Ae. Ns. Condorcet / L. Portman, sculp.

Portman - Me. Jn. Ae. Ns. Condorcet / L. Portman, sculp.

Head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fouquier-Thinville jugé par le tribunal révolutionnaire, le 12 Floréal au 3eme de la République / Girardet inv. & del. ; Berthault sculp.

Fouquier-Thinville jugé par le tribunal révolutionnaire, le 12 Floréal...

Antoine Quentin Fouquier-Tinville on trial before the Revolutionary Tribunal in the third year of the Republic. Plate from: Collection complète des tableaux historiques de la révolution française. Paris, chez A... More

Les dames de la Halle partant pour aller chercher le Roi a Versailles, le 5 Octobre 1789 / Prieur inv. & del. ; Berthault sculp.

Les dames de la Halle partant pour aller chercher le Roi a Versailles,...

Print shows a large procession of women and some members of the National Guard, with a carriage and a covered wagon, marching to Versailles. Illustration from: Collection complète des tableaux historiques de l... More

[Images of Hinduism and Buddhism] / G. Heck, dirt. ; Henry Winkles sculp.

[Images of Hinduism and Buddhism] / G. Heck, dirt. ; Henry Winkles scu...

Includes images of Vishnu, Buddha, and Hindu ascetics. Illus. in: Iconographic encyclopaedia of science, literature, and art / Johann G. Heck. New York : Published by Rudolph Garrigue, 1851, division 8, vol. 2, pl. 3.

The surrender of Earl Cornwallis (Lieutenant-General of the British Army in North America) to General Washington & Count DeRochambeau, on the 19th of Octr. 1781 - whereby the posts of York-Town & Gloucester in Virginia, were then given up to the combined forces of America & France / Hamilton delin. ; Thornton sculp.

The surrender of Earl Cornwallis (Lieutenant-General of the British Ar...

Print shows General Charles O'Hara, representing General Cornwallis, handing sword to George comte de Rochambeau who is standing with George Washington. Engraved for Barnard's New complete & authentic history ... More

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the "humane" British and their "worthy" allies / William Charles, del et sculp.

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the "humane" British and thei...

Charles denounces British and Indian depredations on the American frontier during the War of 1812, alluding specifically to the practice of offering bounties for American scalps. The cartoon may have been prom... More

A view of the Presidents house in the city of Washington after the conflagration of the 24th August 1814 / G. Munger del. ; W. Strickland sculp.

A view of the Presidents house in the city of Washington after the con...

Print shows a view from northeast of the fire-damaged White House, a result of the War of 1812. On August 24, 1814, British general Robert Ross led his troops into Washington with strict orders to burn only pub... More

Conspicilla Inuenta conspicilla sunt, quæ luminum, obscuriores detegunt caligines / / Ioan. Stradanus inuent ; Ioan. Collaert sculp. ; Phls Galle excud.

Conspicilla Inuenta conspicilla sunt, quæ luminum, obscuriores detegun...

Print shows a marketplace with a spectacle maker, a shoemaker, and a scribe at their stands as people shop. Fifteenth plate from a series of prints entitled Nova Reperta, engraved by Jan Collaert I after Jan v... More

John Bull making a new batch of ships to send to the lakes / Charles, del et sculp.

John Bull making a new batch of ships to send to the lakes / Charles, ...

A satire on British efforts to recover after major naval losses on the Great Lakes in 1813 and 1814. According to Lanmon, it is based on Thomas Rowlandson's 1798 satire "High Fun for John Bull or the Republica... More

The plan of a farm yard - venerate the plow / J.T. sculp.

The plan of a farm yard - venerate the plow / J.T. sculp.

Print shows a plan for a farm yard with sections labeled by letter, legend not included, and a vignette, "Venerate the plough", showing a man plowing a field with an ox-team, followed by a goddess(?) representi... More

Cloture de la salle des Jacobins, dans la nuit du 27 au 28 Juillet 1794, ou du 9 au 10 Thermidor, an 2. de la République / Duplessi-Bertaux, inv. & del. ; duplessi, Bertaux, aqua forti ; Malapeau, sculp.

Cloture de la salle des Jacobins, dans la nuit du 27 au 28 Juillet 179...

Title translated: Closing of the hall of the Jacobins, in the night of the 27th or 28th July 1794 or 9 or 10th Thermidor year 2 of the Republic. Illustration from: Collection complète des tableaux historiques ... More

A new drop scene for D. L. T. / Thaumaso Scrutiny, Esqr., delt. & sculp. ; [De Wilde]., British Cartoon Print

A new drop scene for D. L. T. / Thaumaso Scrutiny, Esqr., delt. & scul...

"A fantastic scene on the stage of Drury Lane Theatre. Tradegy and Comedy are being done to death by the management, while dogs and imitation animals are made ready to perform ..." (Source: George) This record ... More

[Plan of layout of Russian fort in Alaska, 1803-1806] / Capt'n. Lisiansky, del. ; Smith, sculp't.

[Plan of layout of Russian fort in Alaska, 1803-1806] / Capt'n. Lisian...

Reference copy in LOT 4390-P. Illus. in: Lisiansky. A voyage round the world, ..., London, 1814, pl. II.

A view of the Capitol after the conflagration of the 24th August 1814 / G. Munger del. ; W. Strickland sculp.

A view of the Capitol after the conflagration of the 24th August 1814 ...

Print shows a view from southeast of fire-damaged U.S. Capitol building, a result of the War of 1812. On August 24, 1814, British general Robert Ross led his troops into Washington with strict orders to burn on... More

To the right hon'able Lord Viscount Kingsborough, ... this plate representing a perspective view of a lapping room, with the measuring, crisping or folding the cloth in lengths, picking the laps or lengths, tying in the clips, acting by the mechanic power of the laver to press the cloth round & firm, and sealing it preparatory to its going to the Linen Hall; is ... inscribed by ... William Hincks / William Hincks, delin. et sculp.

To the right hon'able Lord Viscount Kingsborough, ... this plate repre...

Print shows an interior view of a room in a mill or factory where several men are engaged in measuring, folding, and binding cloth into lengths. Plate XI. Incorporated into the title is a coat-of-arms "Spes Tu... More

Benyamin [sic] Franklin gebohren 1706 / D. Berger sculp., 1783.

Benyamin [sic] Franklin gebohren 1706 / D. Berger sculp., 1783.

Print shows Benjamin Franklin, head-and-shoulders portrait, left profile, in oval with ribbon at top. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graphics in the Libr... More

Mirabeau arrive aux Champs Élisées / J.M. Moreau le Jne. inv. ; F.J. Masquelier sculp.

Mirabeau arrive aux Champs Élisées / J.M. Moreau le Jne. inv. ; F.J. M...

Print shows Mirabeau at center arriving at the Champs Élisées where he hands a copy of the French Constitution to J.J. Rousseau as Benjamin Franklin reaches to place a wreath on his head; in the left background... More

Les frères Montgolfier / Pigeot, del. et sculp.

Les frères Montgolfier / Pigeot, del. et sculp.

Bust-length double profile portrait of the Montgolfier brothers, French ballonists. After the gold medal designed by Houdon. "Aux frères Tissandier" inscribed below portrait. Tissandier collection.

A view of Savanah [sic] as it stood the 29th of March, 1734 / P. Gordon inv. ; P. Fourdrinier sculp.

A view of Savanah [sic] as it stood the 29th of March, 1734 / P. Gordo...

View with key to prominent features. Engraving by Pierre Fourdrinier after a drawing by Peter Gordon. Published in: Eyes of the nation : a visual history of the United States / Vincent Virga and curators of the... More

To the right honorable Randal William McDonnell, ... this plate representing the common method of beetling, scutching and hackling the flax; is inscribed by ... William Hincks / William Hincks, delin. et sculp.

To the right honorable Randal William McDonnell, ... this plate repres...

Print shows an interior view of a room where a man and several women are engaged in beetling, scutching, and hackling flax. Plate IV. Incorporated into the title is a coat-of-arms "Tout Jours Pret" with "Tria ... More

A view of the obelisk erected under Liberty-tree in Boston on the rejoicings for the repeal of the ---- Stamp Act 1766. / Paul Revere, sculp.

A view of the obelisk erected under Liberty-tree in Boston on the rejo...

A schematic rendering of the illuminated obelisk erected on Boston Common in celebration of the repeal of the Stamp Act. On each of its four sides is a painted transparency which portrays in allegorical terms o... More

William Baillie - Franciscus Hals pictor / W. Baillie sculp. ; Seipse, pinxit.

William Baillie - Franciscus Hals pictor / W. Baillie sculp. ; Seipse,...

Print shows Frans Hals, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, after Seipse.

Mr. Fitzherbert the British minister plenipotentiary, with Gravier de Vergennes, and le Compte d'Aranda ministers plenipotentiary of the courts of France & Spain, signing the preliminary articles of peace at Versailles (on Jany. the 20th 1783) previous to their final ratification / Metz delin. ; Cook sculp.

Mr. Fitzherbert the British minister plenipotentiary, with Gravier de ...

Engraved for Raymond's history of England. Illus. in: A new, universal and impartial history of England ... to the spring of the year 1784 ... / by George Frederick Raymond, Esq.... London : Printed for J. Coo... More

De Hertog Van Orléans / L.A. Claessens, sculp.

De Hertog Van Orléans / L.A. Claessens, sculp.

Head-and-shoulders portrait, in oval, facing right. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Sculpture of Homer, bust portrait, facing front] / Leney sculp.

[Sculpture of Homer, bust portrait, facing front] / Leney sculp.

Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Mr. Doughty beheaded by order of Sir Francis Drake, at Port St. Julian, on the coast of Patagonia / Dodd delin. ; Goldar sculp.

Mr. Doughty beheaded by order of Sir Francis Drake, at Port St. Julian...

Print shows the 1578 beheading of Thomas Doughty in Port St. Julian, Patagonia, during Drake's circumnavigation voyage.

A view of Quebec the capital of Canada, in North America / Roberts sculp.

A view of Quebec the capital of Canada, in North America / Roberts scu...

Print shows ship in the foreground with the city of Québec in the distance. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graphics in the Library of Congress / Compile... More

The Polish plumb-cake / J. Lodge sculp., British Cartoon Print

The Polish plumb-cake / J. Lodge sculp., British Cartoon Print

Cartoon shows Joseph II and Frederick II with swords drawn, Catherine II holding a cleaver, and Louis XV with a knife, seated around a table on which rests a partitioned cake, representing Poland, each monarch ... More

The Polish plumb-cake / J. Lodge sculp., British Cartoon Print

The Polish plumb-cake / J. Lodge sculp., British Cartoon Print

Cartoon shows Joseph II and Frederick II with swords drawn, Catherine II holding a cleaver, and Louis XV with a knife, seated around a table on which rests a partitioned cake, representing Poland, each monarch ... More

To the right hon'able Wills Hill, Earl of Hillsborough, this plate representing a perspective view of a scutch mill, with the method of breaking the flax with groved [sic] rollers, and scutching it with blades fixt on a shaft, both turn'd by the main wheel; great improvements in the method of breaking and scutching of flax; is most respectfully dedicated by ... William Hincks / William Hincks, delin. et sculp.

To the right hon'able Wills Hill, Earl of Hillsborough, this plate rep...

Print shows an interior view of a "scutch" mill where rollers and blades are used to break and beat flax in order to remove the woody fiber. Plate V. Incorporated into the title is a coat-of-arms "Perdeum et F... More

Columbia teaching John Bull his new lesson / S[amuel] Kennedy, del. ; Wm Charles, Sculp.

Columbia teaching John Bull his new lesson / S[amuel] Kennedy, del. ; ...

A War of 1812 satire on Anglo-American and Franco-American relations. England's "lesson" is about the seriousness of American determination to maintain freedom on the high seas, while France is warned of Yanke... More

American methodists proceeding to their camp meeting / J. Milbert del. ; M. Dubourg sculp.

American methodists proceeding to their camp meeting / J. Milbert del....

Public domain scan - 18th-century landscape print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A south east view of the great town of Boston in New England in America / I. Carwitham sculp.

A south east view of the great town of Boston in New England in Americ...

Print shows view of Boston from the harbor, with ships in the foreground. Printed for Carington Bowles, Map & Printseller, at No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London. No. 34. Published in: The American Revolut... More

The plan of a farm yard - venerate the plow / J.T. sculp.

The plan of a farm yard - venerate the plow / J.T. sculp.

Print shows a plan for a farm yard with sections labeled by letter, legend not included, and a vignette, "Venerate the plough", showing a man plowing a field with an ox-team, followed by a goddess(?) representi... More

[Title page for The complete gentleman, by Henry Peacham, with elaborate border showing figures of "Nobilitas" and "Scientia"] / Fr. Delaram sculp. anno. 1522 [i.e., 1622]

[Title page for The complete gentleman, by Henry Peacham, with elabora...

Illus. in: The complete gentleman / Henry Peacham. London : Francis Constable, 1622, title page. Reference copy in LOT 7007.

[Frontispiece portrait of Mico Chlucco, the Long Warrior, or King of the Seminoles and title page of Travels through North & South Carolina] / W. Bartram, Delin. ; J. Trenchard, sculp.

[Frontispiece portrait of Mico Chlucco, the Long Warrior, or King of t...

Frontispiece and title page in: Travels through North & South Carolina / William Bartram. Philadelphia : James & Johnson, 1791. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Libr... More

Prince Ferdinand / Sherlock, sculp., Head and Shoulders Portrait

Prince Ferdinand / Sherlock, sculp., Head and Shoulders Portrait

Prince Ferdinand, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, in a cameo.

Afiatooka, or Morai in Tongataboo [i.e. Tongatabu] / Webber del. ; Cook sculp.
George the III / Reynolds del. ; Angus sculp.

George the III / Reynolds del. ; Angus sculp.

Print shows King George III, full-length portrait, facing left, wearing ermine robe and powdered wig, left hand resting on shelf with orb, crown, and scepter. Illus. in: History of the war with America, France... More

Lodewyk XVI. Koning van Frankryk en Navarre / L.A. Claessens, sculp. ; J. Boze, pinx.

Lodewyk XVI. Koning van Frankryk en Navarre / L.A. Claessens, sculp. ;...

Head-and-shoulders portrait, in oval, facing left. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Robespierre amené blessé, dans l'anti-salle du comité de Salut public le 28 Juillet 1794 ... / Duplessi-Bertaux inv. & del. ; Duplessi Bertaux aqua forti ; Berthault sculp.

Robespierre amené blessé, dans l'anti-salle du comité de Salut public ...

Maximilien Robespierre, laying wounded on a table in the anteroom of the Committee of Public Safety. Plate from: Collection complète des tableaux historiques de la révolution française. Paris, chez Auber, 1804, no. 107.

Pillage de la Maison de St. Lazare, le lundi 13 Juillet 1789 / [Prieur inv. & del. ; Berthault sculp.]

Pillage de la Maison de St. Lazare, le lundi 13 Juillet 1789 / [Prieur...

Print shows a mob of French citizens looting the Maison de St. Lazare at the beginning of the Revolution in 1789. Trimmed to edge of image, to include title, but not artist statements. Illustration from: Colle... More

Le Duc d. Albe / Henri. Causé, sculp.

Le Duc d. Albe / Henri. Causé, sculp.

Portrait print showing half-length portrait of the Duke of Alba, wearing armour. Tom. I., pag. 445. Possibly from edition of Don Quixote.

An Offering before Captain Cook in the Sandwich Islands / Webber del. ; Walker sculp.

An Offering before Captain Cook in the Sandwich Islands / Webber del. ...

Captain James Cook and four of his men with natives. Public domain photograph - historical image of Hawaii, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the "humane" British and their "worthy" allies / William Charles, del et sculp.

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the "humane" British and thei...

Charles denounces British and Indian depredations on the American frontier during the War of 1812, alluding specifically to the practice of offering bounties for American scalps. The cartoon may have been prom... More

The battle of Gettysburg / P.F. Rothermel 1870 ; P.F. Rothermel pinx. ; John Sartain sculp.

The battle of Gettysburg / P.F. Rothermel 1870 ; P.F. Rothermel pinx. ...

Print showing artist's rendition of clash between Union and Confederate troops, possibly during Pickett's charge, at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Caption continues: From the original picture painted for the State... More

Du porte-feuille de Mr. Néra / Boucher del. ; Demarteau sculp.

Du porte-feuille de Mr. Néra / Boucher del. ; Demarteau sculp.

Mother with child in play chair. After a drawing by François Boucher. No. 495. Béraldi, p. 720. Wittert, 495.

America. To those, who wish to sheathe the desolating sword of war. And, to restore the blessings of peace and amity, to a divided people / R.E. Pine, pinxt., 1778 ; Joseph Strutt, sculp.

America. To those, who wish to sheathe the desolating sword of war. An...

Print shows an allegory of the restoration of peace and prosperity to America following the Revolution. The print is based on a 1778 painting by British artist Robert Edge Pine, which was destroyed by fire in 1... More

[Denis Diderot, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, in oval] / P.M. Alix, sculp.

[Denis Diderot, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, in ...

Public domain image of a male portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

To the right hon'able the Earl of Moira, this plate, taken on the spot in the County of Downe, representing spinning, reeling with the clock reel, and boiling the yarn; is most respectfully dedicated by ... William Hincks / William Hincks, del. et sculp.

To the right hon'able the Earl of Moira, this plate, taken on the spot...

Print shows an interior view of a dwelling where four women are engaged in spinning, reeling, and boiling yarn. Plate VI. Incorporated into the title is a coat-of-arms "Nisi Dominus Frustra." First published 1782.

American methodists proceeding to their camp meeting / J. Milbert del. ; M. Dubourg sculp.

American methodists proceeding to their camp meeting / J. Milbert del....

Public domain scan of 19th-19th century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

D. Benjamin Franklin, et vita inter Americanos acta, et magnis electricitatis periculis clarus / J. Elias Haid sculp., 1780.

D. Benjamin Franklin, et vita inter Americanos acta, et magnis electri...

Print shows Benjamin Franklin, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, wearing fur cap and spectacles, medallion on pedestal. After portrait by Cochin. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and p... More

A view of Fort George with the City of New York from the SW / I. Carwitham, sculp.

A view of Fort George with the City of New York from the SW / I. Carwi...

Exhibit loan 4106-L. Public domain photograph - New York City, downtown, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Benjamin Franklin / J. Pelicier sculp. 1782.

Benjamin Franklin / J. Pelicier sculp. 1782.

Print shows Benjamin Franklin, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, wearing fur collar, in oval draped with foliage on pedestal with books, map, eagles, storm clouds and lightning, and with "VIR" ... More

The Highland visitors / Van Guzzel delin. ; Van Duivel Kind, sculp., British Cartoon Print

The Highland visitors / Van Guzzel delin. ; Van Duivel Kind, sculp., B...

An open space in a country town where "The Post House" is at the sign of "The Old Crown, kept by George King with ye best of Usage". Highlanders are plundering and abusing the inhabitants in all directions. A d... More

Wide o'er the ocean while Britannia reigns / Bonnor, del. et sculp.

Wide o'er the ocean while Britannia reigns / Bonnor, del. et sculp.

Print shows a Roman soldier guiding Britannia, with key in hand, to a temple, the crests of France and Spain lie on the ground before her, and at her side a cherub carries her shield and lance. Illus. in: The ... More

The Tschuktschi, and their habitations / Webber, J. del. ; W. & J.(?) Walker sculp.
[Liberty triumphs over Tyranny] / Isaac Taylor del et sculp.

[Liberty triumphs over Tyranny] / Isaac Taylor del et sculp.

Print shows a female figure holding staff topped with liberty cap, representing Liberty, standing over Tyranny in a pastoral setting.

J. Hancock / J. Pelicier sculp. 1782.

J. Hancock / J. Pelicier sculp. 1782.

Print shows John Hancock, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, in oval medallion with ribbon at the top, on pedestal, with cannon in foreground.

Chalbeate Spring near Saratoga / J.T. sculp.

Chalbeate Spring near Saratoga / J.T. sculp.

Print shows view of chalybeate springs near Saratoga, New York. Illus. in: The Columbian magazine, or, Monthly miscellany. Philadelphia : Printed for Seddon, Spotswood, Cist, and Trenchard, 1789 March. Stauffe... More

To the right hon'ble Lord Bangor, this plate representing a complete perspective view of all the machinery of a bleach mill, upon the newest and most approved constructions, consisting of the wash mill, rubbing boards moved by a crank, and beetling engine for glazing the cloth, with a view of the boiling house; is most respectfully inscribed by ... William Hincks / William Hincks, delin. et sculp.

To the right hon'ble Lord Bangor, this plate representing a complete p...

Print shows an interior view of a mill where three men and a woman are engaged in washing, rubbing, glazing and boiling fabric. Plate IX. Incorporated into the title is a coat-of-arms. First published 1782. DC... More

[The ruins of Balbec] / [Bo]rra Arch del. ; T. [Major sculp].

[The ruins of Balbec] / [Bo]rra Arch del. ; T. [Major sculp].

Print shows a panoramic view of the ruins of Baʻlabakk, with columns of the Temple of Jupiter (D), the Temple of Bacchus (E), and a river on the left, post-Roman Muslim Arab buildings on the right, and mountain... More

Gessler's tod - nach dem Wandgemälde in der Tellskapelle am Vierwaldstätter-See La mort de Gessler - d'après la fresque dans la chapelle de Tell au lac des quatre cantons ; The death of Gessler - from the fresco in Tell's Chapel on the lake of the four cantons / / Dr. Ernst Stückelberg pinx. ; Rud. Leemann sculp.

Gessler's tod - nach dem Wandgemälde in der Tellskapelle am Vierwaldst...

Print showing Hermann Gessler falling off his horse after being shot in the chest by William Tell, standing among trees in the upper right, holding a crossbow. A cleric, soldiers, and supporters come to Gessler... More

Valeur des assignats et autres papiers monnoies / J. Benizy dit Dubuisson del. et sculp.

Valeur des assignats et autres papiers monnoies / J. Benizy dit Dubuis...

Print shows a trompe-l'oeil presentation of many French revolutionary "assignats", or paper money, in various demoninations, issued between 1789 and 1795. Caption continues: Depuis l'époque de leur emission en... More

America. To perpetuate to posterity the memory of those patriotic heroes, who fought, bled & died in establishing peace, liberty & tranquility to their country / A. Doolittle, sculp., Newhaven.

America. To perpetuate to posterity the memory of those patriotic hero...

Amos Doolittle's print after Robert Edge Pine's design appears to be an enlarged copy of Strutt's engraving (1781-1). It follows the original in most details, except for the figure in the medallion on the pyram... More

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the "humane" British and their "worthy" allies / William Charles, del et sculp.

A scene on the frontiers as practiced by the "humane" British and thei...

Charles denounces British and Indian depredations on the American frontier during the War of 1812, alluding specifically to the practice of offering bounties for American scalps. The cartoon may have been prom... More

America. To those, who wish to sheathe the desolating sword of war. And, to restore the blessings of peace and amity, to a divided people / R.E. Pine, pinxt., 1778 ; Joseph Strutt, sculp.

America. To those, who wish to sheathe the desolating sword of war. An...

Print shows an allegory of the restoration of peace and prosperity to America following the Revolution. The print is based on a 1778 painting by British artist Robert Edge Pine, which was destroyed by fire in 1... More

[Denis Diderot, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, in oval] / P.M. Alix, sculp.

[Denis Diderot, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, in ...

Public domain scan of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Commemoration de la prise de la Bastille, le 14 Juillet 1792 / Prieur inv. & del. ; Berthault sculp.

Commemoration de la prise de la Bastille, le 14 Juillet 1792 / Prieur ...

Print shows a large bonfire of items related to the nobility as part of the celebration commemorating the fall of the Bastille. Illustration from: Collection complète des tableaux historiques de la révolution ... More

Mr. le maris. dʹArlande, premier navigateur aërien / A. Pujos, del. ad vivum 1784 ; Legrand, sculp.

Mr. le maris. dʹArlande, premier navigateur aërien / A. Pujos, del. ad...

Half-length portrait of French balloonist Marquis François Laurent d'Arlande in uniform. "Se trouve à Paris chez Mme. Pujos la 2me Maison après le Corps de Garde Place de lʹEestrapade" below image. Tissandier c... More

To the right honorable Randal William McDonnell, ... this plate representing the common method of beetling, scutching and hackling the flax; is inscribed by ... William Hincks / William Hincks, delin. et sculp.

To the right honorable Randal William McDonnell, ... this plate repres...

Print shows an interior view of a room where a man and several women are engaged in beetling, scutching, and hackling flax. Plate IV. Incorporated into the title is a coat-of-arms "Tout Jours Pret" with "Tria ... More

British resentment, or The French fairly coopt at Louisbourg / L. Boitard, invt. et delin. ; J. June, sculp.

British resentment, or The French fairly coopt at Louisbourg / L. Boit...

"Britannia, seated on a throne inscribed,---"Nemo me impune lacessit", attends to the complaints of injured Americans, and affords them protection..." (Source: Stephens)

Decoration du Bal Masqué donné par le roy ... / C.N. Cochin filius delineavit. ; C.N. Cochin Pater sculp.

Decoration du Bal Masqué donné par le roy ... / C.N. Cochin filius del...

Decorations at the masked ball given by King Louis XV of France in February 1745, on the occasion of the marriage of his son, the Dauphin, to Marie Therese of Spain; also visible, ballroom interior and numerous... More

A View of Christmas Harbour, in Kerguelen's Land / Webber del. ; Cook sculp.

A View of Christmas Harbour, in Kerguelen's Land / Webber del. ; Cook ...

Illus. from: Cook's voyage, octavo edition. Public domain photograph of a ship, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

General Gage / R. Pollard sculp., engraving, Library of Congress

General Gage / R. Pollard sculp., engraving, Library of Congress

General Thomas Gage, half-length portrait, wearing uniform, facing slightly left; in oval. Engraved for Murray's History of the American War. Illus. in: An impartial history of the war in America; from its firs... More

St. Lucia in the West Indies taken possession of by Admiral Barrington Monsieur de Micoud and the inhabitants having capitulated the 30th of December, 1778, being the day after Count d'Estaign left the island much disconcerted / Hamilton delin. ; Thornton sculp.

St. Lucia in the West Indies taken possession of by Admiral Barrington...

Print shows six ships in line flying the French flag, however, appears to be disembarking British troops who are about to take possession of the island after the French have withdrawn. Engraved for Barnard's N... More

Die Einwohner von Boston wersen den englisch-ostindischen Thee ins Meer am 18 December 1773 / D. Chodowiecki del. et sculp.

Die Einwohner von Boston wersen den englisch-ostindischen Thee ins Mee...

Print shows citizens of Boston, disguised as Indians, boarding ships in Boston Harbor and throwing chests of tea overboard, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 74. [Plate]... More

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