Thomas Chippendale (1718-1779), designed by Robert Adam (1728-1792). Armchair. 1765.Walnut and Beechwood, gilded, and upholstered in crimson damask.106.6 x 76.2 x 78. 7 (42 x 30 x 31)Victoria and Alb...
Marie-Madeleine Guimard, Dancer Jean-Honoré Fragonard, 1769For those of you who havent noticed The 18th Century Blog is now a .com site! Although dont fear as the old domain will re-direct you right ...
Self portrait, ca 1776.Benjamin West was an American-born artist who took England by storm as a painter of historical subject matters as well as portraiture. West was born in 1739 to Quaker parents i...
Are you passionate about the 18th century? Do you enjoy blogging? Well then I have an opportunity for you! I am looking for someone to join me on The 18th Century Blog as a co-owner. The lucky p...
La Belle Strasbourgoise Nicolas de Largilliere, 1703 It seems that a small canoe fell from the heavens and landed daintily upon her darling head! What do you think about this early 18th century ...
The Redingote was a dress worn towards the later part of the century (around the time of the revolution) and was adapted from the mens riding coat and military uniform. They where almost always made ...
Snuff boxes have been a sort of obsession of mine for quite some time, mainly because they are ridiculously beautiful and ornate! The perfect gift for that someone special in the 18th ...
Elizabeth Farren as Hermoine in The Winters Tale Johann Zoffany, 1780 (Currently at the National Gallery of Victoria)As I made my way around the National Gallery a few days ago I happened to take par...
One of the great history blogs I frequent The Love For History has come up with a new quirky idea! Have you ever wanted to write a letter to Marie Antoinette, Henry VIII or even Anne Boleyn? Well to ...
Image sourced from Olivier Nade.The château d’Haroué, also known as the château de Craon is situated in a small valley in the centre of the village of Haroué, in the Saintois, in the départ...
With all the boring social network fiends out there, us lovers of history find it hard to find interesting and informative people to connect with. But thanks to the Liberal Arts Degree blog we now ha...
I have had the pleasure of reading many an explanation on the age of enlightenment, but Roy Porters novel is perhaps the most absorbing. Focused on the creation of the modern world in Britain, Porter...
Theda Bara as the infamous Madame Du Barry in the 1917 film that is said to be lost!The costuming is so intricate and detailed!
My bible for all things embroidery, A-Z of Crewel Embroidery is a fantastic book full of beautiful embroidery patterns/designs and helpful instructions. There are other books in the A-Z series such a...
Federico Andreotti (1847-1930) was born in Florence and received his artistic training there at the Academy. He had a great passion for historical pieces, choosing to depict the late 17th t...
I have been neglectful of this here darling blog and for that I am a little sad and sorry. Alas, my heart has been captured by a new blog I have that is dedicated to castles, châteaux and manors from...
This late 16th century castle was built by François de Sallard to replace what could be called a medieval fortress that stood before it in the village of Bourron-Marlotte in Seine-et-Marne,...
Marlene Dietrich as the Princess Sophia of Germany, later Catherine IIFirst of all, let me start by saying that if your looking for a movie that is steeped in history then this Hollywood production i...
I am half way through this book and I can already say it is one to add to my favourites list! Joan Haslips way of expressing biography in a narrative form is exceptional and very entertaini...
The Garter 1742 by Jean-François de TroyA rather naughty young man oversteps the boundaries of propriety when he catches a young lady fixing her garters. One would say he has become a littl...
I adore the hilarious 18th century satirical pieces that join the hundreds of others, poking fun at the height of ladys hair. Dated 1777, this was towards the begining of the extravagent trend that l...
Self Portrait 1782,Oil on canvas, 98 x 70 cmIs it just me or is Madame Le Bruns neckline plunging below the standards of 18th century dress to make a statement or was she merely following the relaxed...
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