View of Faneuil-Hall in Boston, Massachusettsachusetts / W. Pierpont d...
Engraved for Massachusetts Mag. March 1789. Illus. in: The Massachusetts magazine, or, Monthly museum of knowledge and rational entertainment. Boston, Mass. : Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews, vol. I, no.... More
Neptune: J. B. Martin inv. Gaillard sculp
Public domain image of a 17th-18th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Prospettiva della seconda macchina de fuochi d'artificio, rappresentan...
Print showing aristocratic men leaving their horses with attendants and following guides on a trail up the side of Vesuvius to peer into the fuming cones. At center, descending the volcano, are three figures, t... More
The Virgin and Child / G. Rhenus Bon. In., B. Coriol. Eq. Sculp.
Print shows Mary and infant Jesus. Title from Graphic sampler / compiled by Renata V. Shaw, Prints and Photographs Division. Washington : Library of Congress, 1979, p. 28. Print originally part of Pembroke albu... More
Paysanne galante: On fait usage de cet habit dans le Ballet de la Prov...
Public domain image of a 17th-18th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
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)
Theodorus Vanlonius / Paul. duPont, sculp. ; Ant. van Dyck, pinxit.
Public domain photo of portrait art print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[Crowd in square in Haarlem, Netherlands] / P. Zaenredam invent. ; J.V...
Public domain image of Netherlands landscape, 17th-18th century cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Study of a giant / Guido Rhenus, bonon. inuen., Bart. Coriolano, eq., ...
Print shows a nude male giant struggling under the weight of a boulder. Title from Graphic sampler / compiled by Renata V. Shaw, Prints and Photographs Division. Washington : Library of Congress, 1979, p. 28. P... More
Stephan und Joseph, Gebrüder Mongolfier [sic], geb. zu Annonay im Viva...
Bust-length double profile portrait of the Montgolfier brothers, French ballonists; after the gold medal designed by Houdon. Quotation from Ovid printed below portrait. Tissandier collection.
[The ruins of Balbec] / Borra Arch delin. ; T. Major sculp.
Print shows a view of the ruins at Baʻlabakk, with three men in conversation, two are holding long spears, in the left foreground among fragments of buildings, (A) on the left and (B) on the right, with the col... More
A Etienne de Montgolfier, cooperateur et inventeur de l'art aérostatiq...
Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist, Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier. Tissandier collection.
Driade. J. B. Martin inv. sculp.
Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
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
[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
Claude Fleury / Roussel pinx. ; D. Sornique sculp.
Claude Fleury, half-length portrait, facing front, in oval frame. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
[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
View of such parts as are seen from the building at the head of the la...
View of lake, trees, people strolling and playing music on the grass. Illus. from: A General plan of the woods, park and gardens of Stowe ..., no. 2.
William Baillie - Franciscus Hals pictor / W. Baillie sculp. ; Seipse,...
Print shows Frans Hals, half-length portrait, facing slightly left, after Seipse.
Quoi! pas même la Main? / Wateau inv. ; Fessard Sculp.
What! Not even the hand? After Louis Watteau(?). Béraldi, no. 28.
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
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.
Celeberrimus fir Inigo Iones ... / ant. van Dÿck pinxit ; R.V. Vorst s...
Inigo Jones, half-length portrait, facing left. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Prince Ferdinand / Sherlock, sculp., Head and Shoulders Portrait
Prince Ferdinand, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, in a cameo.
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 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
[The ruins of Balbec] / Borra Arch delin. ; T. Major sculp.
Print shows a view of the ruins at Baʻlabakk, with two men in conversation, one is holding a long spear, between the columns of the Temple of Jupiter (A) on the left and the Temple of Bacchus (B) on the right, ... More
The Cato: of 1757. (No. 1) / L da Vinci, invt. et sculp., British Cart...
"Mr. Fox, seated at his desk, meditates on a halter and a deed of "Revrsion--I--d of 2000£. pr An. for me & Mine"..." (Source: Stephens) Imprint from item. This record contains unverified data from Stephens, wi... More
Mort de Montcalm / Desfontaines, del; Moret, sculp.
Print shows the death of the Marquis de Montcalm during the siege of Québec.
Africain: J. B. Martin inv. et sculp
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a 18th-century costume, fashion, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Paysanne galante: J. B. Martin inv. et sculp
Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Indienne: J. B. Martin inv. et sculp
Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Perspective view of entring the breach of the Moro Castle, by storm th...
Print shows Morro Castle in the background with infantry passing through a breach in the walls, and in the foreground, the ship Alcide and numerous long boats with men at the oars. At head of title: To the Hon... More
Lucifer Nascere praeque diem veniens age Lucifer almum Virg. eglog. 8 ...
Print shows Lucifer as a young angel with wings sitting on a cloud, brandishing a torch in raised left hand, at the top of an arched entry way. Blind stamp on lower right corner of plate: Regia[?] Calcograf Di... More
The Reforming constable, or, The biter bit / Capt H---invt ; Cap B-- S...
Cartoon showing constable entering house, "in search of the sons and daughters of the Devil", and finding his wife committing adultery in a brothel. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library ... More
[Britannia, full-length portrait, left profile, seated, holding olive ...
Illus. in: Continued corruption, standing armies, and popular contents considered ... / William Bollan. London : Printed by J. Almon, 1768, frontispiece. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and p... More
A view of the City of Quebec, the capital of Canada, taken partly from...
Print shows warships on the Saint Lawrence River with the city of Québec in the background. Printed for John Bowles at No. 13 in Cornhill, Robert Sayer at No. 53 in Fleet Street, Thos. Jefferys the corner of S... More
Incas: J. B. Martin inv. et sculp
Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
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 pleasures of the married state / W. Proud del. et sculp., British ...
Print shows a family gathering around a table, the husband, seated, is instructing a son who stands next to him with an open book, and the wife, seated opposite, holds an infant daughter, the children mimic the... More
Faune: J. B. Martin inv. et sculp
Picryl description: Public domain image related to dance, musical, theater, performance, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Jerome de La Lande, de l'Aca. rle. des sciences de Paris, de celles de...
Half-length portrait of French astronomer Joseph Jérôme Lalande. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A perspective view of the town and fortifications of Montreal in Canad...
Print shows a bird's-eye view of the fortifications at Montréal from above the Saint Lawrence River. Illus. in: The Annual Register of World Events. Dublin : J. Exshaw, 1774, p. 407. Published in: The American... More
Charles Gravier comte de Vergennes - conseiller d'Etat ordinaire, mini...
Print shows Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, three-quarter length portrait, facing slightly right, seated at ornately carved desk featuring portrait of Louis XVI. Includes armorial shield below portrait. S... More
A machine for delivering persons from burning houses / R. Aitken sculp...
Print shows two men manipulating a large wooden device with pulleys and a large basket attached for the rescue of persons from burning buildings. Title from related article in The Pennsylvania Magazine. For the... More
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
[A Tory and a patriot wrestle for a pine tree banner while an Native w...
Print shows a cartouche on a map with Loyalist attempting to replace a banner displaying a pine tree and topped with a liberty cap signifying America with a banner bearing the British lion; the patriot raises a... More
Antoine de Parcieux, des Academies royales des sciences de France, de ...
Bust-length profile portrait of French mathematician Antoine de Parcieux. Tissandier collection.
Le tombeau de Voltaire / L.V. inv. ; C.M. sculp.
Print shows the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America personified, respectively, as d'Alembert, Catherine II, Prince Oronoco, and Benjamin Franklin; they are about to honor the tomb of Voltaire when t... More
Jos. de Montgolfier, chevalier de l'ordre de St. Michel, inventeur de ...
Head-and-shoulders profile portrait of French balloonist, Joseph Montgolfier. Tissandier collection.
Benjamin Franklin L.L.D. F.R.S. - one of the American plenipotentiarie...
Print shows Benjamin Franklin, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, without spectacles, wearing fur cap, in oval. After a portrait by Cochin. Illus. in: An impartial history of the present war in America;... More
G. Washington, generaal der Noord-Americaanen / Reinr Vinkeles, sculp....
Print shows George Washington, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, wearing military uniform; in frame hung on wall above base with nameplate. A hat, olive branch, and baton rest on the base, a sw... More
The honble. John Hancock / Pollard sculp.
Print shows John Hancock, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, in oval. Engraved for Murray's History of the American War. Illus. in: An impartial history of the present war in America; containing an acco... More
Frederick lord North / Pollard sculp., engraving, Library of Congress
Print shows Frederick North, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right; in oval. Engraved for Murray's History of the American War. Illus. in: An impartial history of the present war in America; containing an ... More
His excy. John Hancock, Esqr., late president of the American congress...
Print shows John Hancock, full-length portrait, seated facing right, with pen appears to be signing a document labeled "To the People of Ireland"; other papers on table and floor are "Resolutions of the Contine... More
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
The political mirror or an exhibition of ministers for April 1782 / Ra...
Print shows Lords Sandwich, Rigby, North, Mansfield, an unidentified man, and Germain in the clutches of a devil, fall into an abyss, driven there by the opposition, or new ministers, Thurlow, Conway, Camden, B... More
Contemplez l'ouvrage de pouvoir arbitraire / Le Barbier l'aîné inv. de...
Print shows an imaginary scene depicting the funeral of Joseph Warren. Illus. in: Essais historiques et politiques sur les Anglo-Américains, ... / par M. Hilliard d'Auberteuil .... Bruxelles : 1782, v. 3 (atla... More
William Pitt - il faut déclarer la guerre a la France / L. Binet del. ...
Print shows William Pitt, half-length portrait, standing with the aid of crutchers behind balustrade, facing front with right arm extended, during speech to Parliament; two men stand in the background. Illus. ... More
The late bombardment of government castle / C. Goodnight sculp.
Print shows members of the new ministry besieging a fortress where members of the old ministry, including George III, have taken refuge; the ministries are bombarding each other.
Incendie de New-York / dessiné par le Barbier peintre du Roi ; gravé p...
Print shows a riot in New York City and several buildings on fire. Illus. in: Essais historiques et politiques sur les Anglo-Américains, ... / par M. Hilliard d'Auberteuil .... Bruxelles : 1782, v. 3 (atlas of... More
To the right honble. Lord Rodney admiral of the White, vice admiral of...
Print shows the British fleet under Lord Rodney breaking the line of the French fleet under Count de Grasse; the French fleet "thrown into confusion" and attempting "to form a new line" with the British fleet b... More
Lord Viscount Howe / Angus sculp., engraving, Library of Congress
Print shows Richard Howe, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, wearing uniform, in oval on pedestal. Illus. from: The European Magazine. [London : Philological Society of London], Novr. 1, 1782.... More
G. Washington / J. Trumbull pinx. ; Ta. le Roy sculp.
Print shows George Washington full-length portrait, standing, facing slightly right, wearing uniform, holding hat in left hand; on the left, an African man holds Washington's horse (reverse of the Trumbull pain... More
Son mérite personnel l'emporte sur toutes les considérations / Le Barb...
Print shows an imaginary scene depicting the funeral of Richard Montgomery, killed during the attack on Québec. Illus. in: Essais historiques et politiques sur les Anglo-Américains, ... / par M. Hilliard d'Aub... More
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.
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
"Oh fly," cries peace, the soul of social life,... / Stothard del. ; C...
Print shows an allegorical scene where a youth, guided by a dark featured figure with wild hair, stands before a pyramid inscribed with the names of battles in the American Revolution. The goddess Peace interce... More
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
The American general Lee taken prisoner by lieutenant colonel Harcourt...
Print shows Charles Lee at his capture by British troops. Engraved for Barnard's New complete & authentic history of England. Illus. in: The new, comprehensive and complete history of England : ... / By Edward... More
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
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
Die Hessen, vom General Washington am 25ten Dec. 1776, zu Trenton über...
Print shows Hessian soldiers captured during the battle at Trenton enroute to Philadelphia, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. iii. [Plate] 6. Published in: The American ... More
Dr. Franklin erhält, als Gesandter des Americanischen FreyStaats, sein...
Print shows Benjamin Franklin at the French court in Versailles, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 121. [Plate] 8. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and ... More
Précis de cette guerre / N. Ponce inv. et sculp.
Print shows the various theaters of war around the world wherein the British were engaged by other countries while also fighting on American soil during the revolutionary war. Includes five illustrations with d... More
1. General Washington 2. General Gates 3. Dr. Franklin 4. Präsid Laure...
Print shows head-and-shoulders portraits of George Washington and Horatio Gates in right profile, Benjamin Franklin facing left, and Henry Laurens and John Paul Jones facing right. Illus. in: Allgemeines histo... More
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
Ende der Feindseeligkeiten. Die Engländer räumen den Americanern Neu-Y...
Print shows soldiers, a man and a woman, and a Native family standing in the street during the evacuation of the British in New York, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution.
Die Americaner wiedersetzen sich der Stempel-Acte, und verbrennen das ...
Print shows citizens in Boston burning proclamations from England pertaining to the stamp act of 1765, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 61. [Plate] 1. Published in: The... More
Lord Hood - from a painting by West in the possession of Sir John Dick...
Print shows Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, wearing uniform, in oval on pedestal with name plate. Illus. in: History of the war with America, France, Spain, and Hollan... More
Mr. De Vergennes, ministre des affaires etrangères sous Louis XVI / Bo...
Print shows Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right; in oval.
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
[The goddess of geography surrounded by figures representing the conti...
Illus. in: Atlas, tot opheldering der hedendaagsche historie ... in Engeland / W.A. Bachiene. Amsterdam : M. Schalekamp, 1785, title page. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checkl... More
Major John Andre, late Adjutant General of the British army in North A...
John André, full-length portrait, facing right with left hand on hip, right hand holding sword, wearing military uniform in wilderness setting; in frame with floral banner. Engraved for Raymond's History of En... More
De La Fayette / Angus sculp. - Public domain book illustration, Librar...
Print shows Marquis de Lafayette, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, wearing uniform; medallion on pedestal with nameplate. Illus. in: History of the war with America, France, Spain, and Holla... More
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
Lord Robert Manners mortally wounded, on board the Resolution, in the ...
Print shows a group of sailors attending to Lord Robert Manners during battle between the British fleet and the French fleet in the West Indies. Engraved for Raymond's history of England. Illus. in: A new, uni... More
[Arms of the United States] / Jas. Trenchard sculp.
Picryl description: Public domain image related to an emblem, symbol, round decor print, seal, free to use, no copyright restrictions
Majr. Genl. Greene / Trenchard sculp.
Print shows General Nathanael Greene, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, in oval above various items symbolizing his military career. Engrav'd for the Columbian Magazine. Illus. in: The Columbi... More
The reverse of the great seal of the United States / JT sculp.
Print shows the eye at the top of the pyramid in a medallion inscribed with "Annuit cœptis:" and "Novus ordo seclorum" on a pedestal with olive branch and palm leaf. Engrav'd for the Columbian Magazine. Illus.... More
Admiral Parker / Birrell sculp., Head and Shoulders Portrait
Print shows Sir Peter Parker, head-and-shoulders portrait, right profile, wearing naval uniform; medallion on pedestal with name plate. Illus. in: History of the war with America, France, Spain, and Holland : ... More
Lord Keppel / Golder sculp., Head and Shoulders Portrait
Print shows Augustus Keppel Viscount Keppel, head-and-shoulders portrait, wearing uniform, left profile, in oval on pedestal with nameplate.
John Goldar - General Howe / Dodd del. ; Goldar sculp.
Print shows William Howe, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left; medallion on pedestal. Illus. in: History of the war with America, France, Spain, and Holland : commencing in 1775 and ending in 1783... More
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
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
A view of the sea & beach, from Mr. James Newbolds plantation, near In...
Print shows building on the waterfront of the Indian River Bay in Delaware. Illus. in: The Columbian magazine, or, Monthly miscellany. Philadelphia : Printed for Seddon, Spotswood, Cist, and Trenchard, 1788 Ju... More
A s.w. view of the Baptist Meeting House, Providence, R.I. / S. Hill s...
Print shows exterior view of Baptist meeting house. Illus. in: The Massachusetts magazine, or, Monthly museum of knowledge and rational entertainment. Boston, Mass. : Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews, 178... More
View of the seat of his excellency John Hancock Esqr., Boston / Hill, ...
Print shows view from street, across expanse of lawn, of the Hancock house. Engraved for Massachusetts Magazine July 1789. Illus. in: The Massachusetts magazine, or, Monthly museum of knowledge and rational en... More
Maria Antoinetta van Oostenryk. Koningin van Frankryk / L.A. Claessens...
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
Jean Paul Marat / L.A. Claessens, sculp.
Print shows Jean Paul Marat, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, in oval above nameplate.