18th Century Paintings

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Mrs. Grace Dalrymple Elliott (1754?–1823)

Thomas Gainsborough

A man in a red coat gazes steadily, set against a dark background, suggesting authority and experience.

Stringer Lawrence

Thomas Gainsborough

Elegantly dressed figures promenade along a sun-dappled avenue in St. James's Park, framed by lush trees.

The Mall in St. James's Park

Thomas Gainsborough

A woman in a white gown with yellow bows sits with musical instruments, gazing away in a moment of reflection.

Portrait of Ann Ford (later Mrs.Philip Thicknesse)

Thomas Gainsborough

Two boys with flushed faces and tense limbs are caught in the chaos of a dogfight, with dogs snarling at their feet.

Two shepherd boys with dogs fighting

Thomas Gainsborough

A portrait of Grace Dalrymple Elliott by Thomas Gainsborough, featuring her unflinching gaze and elegant attire.

Grace Dalrymple Elliott

Thomas Gainsborough

Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Anne, Countess of Clare by George Romney.

Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Anne, Countess of Clare

George Romney

A depiction of Piazza San Marco in Venice, showcasing its architectural beauty and lively atmosphere.

Piazza San Marco: Looking South-West

Canaletto

A view of London featuring the Thames and St. Paul's Cathedral.

view of London

Canaletto

A woman in despair supported by others in a cramped stone cell filled with pleading figures.

The Prison

William Hogarth

A confident woman in a scarlet dress poses with a spaniel and a cluttered desk, showcasing her intellect and status.

Miss Mary Edwards

William Hogarth

A wedding scene with a couple at the center, surrounded by guests in a grand architectural setting.

The Wedding of Stephen Beckingham and Mary Cox

William Hogarth

A man in armor recoils in terror, with a hand outstretched against an unseen threat, surrounded by dramatic drapery.

David Garrick as Richard III

William Hogarth

A portrait of Inigo Jones by William Hogarth, depicting a thoughtful man with a crumpled paper in his hand.

Inigo Jones, 1573-

William Hogarth

A lifeless woman in a green dress slumps in a chair, surrounded by chaos, with a child and an old nurse in a tragic scene.

Marriage A-la-Mode: 6. The Lady's Death

William Hogarth

A young man surrounded by figures in a disordered room, reflecting themes of inheritance and social transition.

The Heir

William Hogarth

A crowded tavern scene depicting chaos and political scheming with figures engaged in various activities.

An Election Entertainment

William Hogarth

A tense negotiation scene depicting a marriage settlement with figures engaged in calculated gestures.

Marriage A-la-Mode: 1. The Marriage Settlement

William Hogarth

A young woman seated under a green parasol held by a man, embodying elegance and leisure.

The Parasol

Francisco de Goya

Portrait of Baroness Von Bauer by Angelica Kauffmann showcases the elegance of 18th-century portraiture.

Portrait of Baroness Von Bauer

Angelica Kauffmann

Angelica Kauffmann's 'Portrait of Sarah Harrop (Mrs. Bates) as a Muse' showcases a woman embodying inspiration.

Portrait of Sarah Harrop (Mrs. Bates) as a Muse

Angelica Kauffmann

Portrait of Martín Zapater by Francisco de Goya.

Portrait of Martín Zapater

Francisco de Goya

Pope House at Twickenham by Elias Martin, oil painting of an elegant house in a serene landscape

Pope House at Twickenham

Elias Martin

Portrait of Pierre Sériziat by Jacques Louis David showcases a detailed representation of the subject.

Portrait of Pierre Sériziat, David’s brother-in-law

Jacques Louis David

A painting by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo depicting allegorical figures representing Time and Truth.

Time and Truth

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Portrait of Anna Maria Brodeau Thornton by Gilbert Stuart.

Anna Maria Brodeau Thornton (Mrs. William Thornton)

Gilbert Stuart

A portrait of a standing man facing half right by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.

Standing Man, Facing Half Right

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A caricature of a seated man holding a book and a cane, showcasing Tiepolo's playful style.

Caricature of a Seated Man with a Book and a Cane

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A broad view of the Grand Canal with the Rialto Bridge, gondolas on the water, and sunlit ochre buildings lining the canal banks under a luminous sky.

The Grand Canal near the Ponte di Rialto

Canaletto

A vibrant depiction of the Grand Canal in Venice, showcasing gondolas and historic palaces.

Grand Canal looking East from Palazzo Bembo to Palazzo Vendramin-Calergi

Canaletto

A detailed view of Venice's Doge's Palace, Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, gondolas, boats, and crowds along the Molo under a blue sky.

The Molo, Venice, from the Bacino di San Marco

Canaletto

A lively scene in Piazza Navona, Rome, showcasing Canaletto's detailed architecture and bustling crowds.

Rome: The Piazza Navona

Canaletto

Portrait of Mary Barry by Gilbert Stuart.

Mary Barry

Gilbert Stuart

A vibrant depiction of Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice, showcasing gondolas and the dome of Santa Maria della Salute.

Riva degli Schiavoni mit Blick auf Santa Maria della Salute

Canaletto

François Boucher's 'Rinaldo and Armida' depicts a moment of enchantment and emotional transformation.

Rinaldo and Armida

François Boucher

A young peasant woman pauses at a stone well, gazing at a resting shepherd, amidst lush foliage.

Rast am Brunnen

François Boucher

A portrait of Mrs. Alexander Blair by George Romney.

Mrs. Alexander Blair

George Romney

Portrait of Madame Bergeret by François Boucher, showcasing Rococo elegance.

Madame Bergeret

François Boucher

A lively hunting scene depicting a hunter firing at quails, with dogs and companions in a sunlit landscape.

The Quail Shoot

Francisco de Goya

Architecture of German cities Pl.49, Gothic style by Unknown Artist

Architecture of German cities Pl.49

Unknown Artist

A lively scene of villagers around a wooden trough, animated with laughter and gossip.

The Trough

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A ceremonial scene in a harbor with a central ship flying a tricolor flag surrounded by small boats and figures.

Czar Peter the Great on board of his yacht Peter & Paul en route to the homonyme fortress

Abraham Storck

François Boucher's 'Le mariage chinois' depicts a whimsical Chinese wedding ceremony.

Boucher - Le mariage chinois, 1742 vers

François Boucher

A portrait of a seated gentleman by Jacques Louis David.

Seated Gentleman

Jacques Louis David

A portrait of a woman standing beside a column, painted by George Romney.

Woman at a Column

George Romney

Porcelain plate featuring a stylized pelican and fish by Unknown Artist

Plate with a stylized pelican and fish

Unknown Artist

Pompeo Batoni's 'William Weddell' is a striking portrait showcasing elegance and detail.

William Weddell

Pompeo Batoni

A reaper pauses in a wheat field, sweat glistening on his brow, captured in golden light.

The Reaper

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A vibrant depiction of the Rialto Bridge bustling with activity on the Grand Canal in Venice.

Le Rialto à Venise, par Canaletto

Canaletto

A portrait of a young woman by Gaetano Gandolfi.

Head Of A Young Woman

Gaetano Gandolfi

A mother greets her children in a nursery, showcasing tender familial bonds.

A Visit to the Nursery

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Portrait of flutist François Devienne by Jacques Louis David.

Portrait Of Flutist François Devienne

Jacques Louis David

Francesco Guardi's painting depicts a garden entrance to a palace.

Architectural Capriccio; Garden Entrance to a Palace

Francesco Guardi

A young woman at her toilette in a sunlit room, embodying the playful sensuality of Rococo art.

Boucher - Morning Scene, Barberini Gallery

François Boucher

Portrait of Quirin Gottlieb Schacher, oil on canvas by Anton Graff

Gemälde

Maler: Anton (1736-1813) Graff

Portrait of Ann Calvert Stuart Robinson by Gilbert Stuart.

Ann Calvert Stuart Robinson (Mrs. William Robinson)

Gilbert Stuart

Portrait of Charlotte Morton Dexter by Gilbert Stuart.

Charlotte Morton Dexter (Mrs. Andrew Dexter)

Gilbert Stuart

The Virgin Immaculate by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo is a stunning example of Rococo art.

The Virgin Immaculate

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

A depiction of fashionable figures in a lively outdoor setting.

The Clothes are Italian

Jean-Antoine Watteau

A seated guitarist in a Rococo style painting by Jean-Antoine Watteau.

Seated Guitarist (recto)

Jean-Antoine Watteau

A woman elegantly dressed, holding a mandolin, exemplifying the Rococo style.

Woman with a Mandolin

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

François Boucher's 'The Judgement of Susannah' depicts a biblical scene with dramatic tension.

The Judgement of Susannah

François Boucher

A view of the bustling Piazza San Marco in Venice, showcasing its iconic architecture and daily life.

The Piazza San Marco (with view west)

Canaletto

A portrait of a lady with a gentle smile, dressed in an elegant gown adorned with lace and flowers.

Portrait of a Lady

François Boucher

A portrait of a man dressed in a green suit by Pompeo Batoni.

Portrait of a Man in a Green Suit

Pompeo Batoni

Portrait of a young man by George Romney.

Portrait Of A Young Man

George Romney

A man in an elaborate Spanish costume, featuring a richly embroidered black jacket and a dramatic red sash.

Portrait of a Man in Spanish Costume

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Self-Portrait by Charles-Antoine Coypel showcases the artist's refined style.

Self-Portrait

Charles-Antoine Coypel

Engraving of architectural plans by Unknown Artist

Architecture of German cities Pl.28

Unknown Artist

Rococo landscape featuring a farmhouse by Johann Heinrich Müntz

Tallandschaft mit einem Gehöft

Johann Heinrich Müntz

A serene view of Mestre with a canal, figures, and architecture under clear daylight.

View of Mestre

Canaletto

Two cherubic putti playfully entwined, showcasing the delicate Rococo style of François Boucher.

Two Putti

François Boucher

Rococo oil on panel depicting Madonna and Child and Saint John by an unidentified artist

Madonna and Child and Saint John

Unidentified artist

A serene scene depicting elegantly dressed figures resting during a hunt.

Rest from the Hunt

François Boucher

A portrait of Señora Sabasa Garcia by Francisco de Goya.

Señora Sabasa Garcia

Francisco de Goya

A young duke at breakfast, captured in a moment of childhood innocence.

The child Duke of Montpensier taking his porridge

François Boucher

A young woman and child in a tranquil domestic scene at dusk, illuminated by fading light.

Evening Scene

François Boucher

A portrait of the Marquesa de Pontejos by Francisco de Goya.

The Marquesa de Pontejos

Francisco de Goya

François Boucher's Virgin and Child depicts a tender moment between Mary and Jesus.

Virgin and Child

François Boucher

A young shepherd playing a dulzaina in a sunlit rural landscape.

Shepherd playing a Dulzaina

Francisco de Goya

A young man in a feathered hat plays a violin in a lush garden setting.

Mezzetin

Jean-Antoine Watteau

A serene landscape featuring shepherds tending to their flock of sheep under a golden light.

Landscape with Shepherds and Flock of Sheep

Jean-Honoré Fragonard

A seated woman in a Rococo style painting by Jean-Antoine Watteau.

Seated Woman

Jean-Antoine Watteau

A vibrant depiction of the bustling Piazza di San Marco in Venice, showcasing its iconic architecture and lively atmosphere.

The Piazza di San Marco, Venice

Canaletto

A depiction of Venus and Adonis in a tragic farewell scene.

Venus and Adonis

Francisco de Goya

A group of young men enjoying a sunny hillside while watching a kite soar above.

The Kite

Francisco de Goya

A depiction of Alnwick Castle rising above the River Aln, showcasing its medieval architecture in a serene English landscape.

Alnwick Castle

Canaletto

Canaletto's painting 'The Bucintoro' depicts the ceremonial Marriage of the Sea in Venice.

The Bucintoro

Canaletto

A serene depiction of the town of Dolo along the Brenta Canal, showcasing its architecture and lively activity.

View of Dolo

Canaletto

A depiction of the Grand Canal in Venice featuring San Geremia and gondolas.

Grand Canal: San Geremia and the Entrance to the Cannaregio

Canaletto