18th Century Portrait Engravings

Historic engravings of notable figures from the 18th century, featuring detailed portraits of writers and architects, reflecting the era's artistic style.

Jean-Rodolphe Perronet (1708-1794) was a French engineer and architect, known for his many bridge designs and for being the founder and first director of the École des ponts et chaussées in Paris. France. Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Portraits et histoire des hommes utile by Societe Montyon et Franklin 1837

Jean Joseph Dussault (Jean Francois Joseph Dussault) (1769-1824). French journalist, literary critic and librarian. After the fall of Robespierre, he published several pamphlets against the leading figures of the Revolution. Dussault collaborated with ""Veridique"", a newspaper hostile to the Directory, and managed, not without difficulty, to escape the deportation to which he was condemned. Portrait. Drawing by Lienard. Engraving by Pannemaker. ""History of the French Revolution"". Volume I, 1876.

Historic print, copper engraving, portrait of Barthold Heinrich Brockes also known as Bertold Hinrich Brockes, 1680 - 1747, a German writer and poet of the early German Enlightenment, from Bildatlas zur Geschichte der Deutschen Nationalliteratur, an illustrated atlas by Gustav Koennecke, 1887

Jean-Rodolphe Perronet (1708-1794) was a French engineer and architect, known for his many bridge designs and for being the founder and first director of the École des ponts et chaussées in Paris. France. Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Portraits et histoire des hommes utile by Societe Montyon et Franklin 1837

Sir Christopher Wren 1632 to 1723, English architect. From The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey published London circa 1890

Thomas Burnet circa 1635 to 1715, English theologian and writer on cosmogony. From The National and Domestic History of England by William Aubrey published London circa 1890

Johann Christian Guenther, Historical Illustration from Otto von Leixner: Illustrated History of German Literature, Leipzig and Berlin 1880, First Volume, Germany, Europe

Nicolas Poussin 1594 n 1665 French artist From 75 Portraits Of Celebrated Painters From Authentic Originals etched by James Girtin Published London 1817

Richard Bentley, 27 January 1662 - 14 July 1742, an English classical scholar, critic, and theologian / Richard Bentley, 27. Januar 1662 - 14. Juli 1742, ein englischer klassischer Philologe und Textkritiker, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Bertel Thorvaldsen, ab 1827 auch von Thorvaldsen, 19. November 1770, 24. März 1844, dänischer Bildhauer und Medailleur, digital restaurierte Reprodukt...

Alessandro Graf von Cagliostro, Pseudonym für Giuseppe Balsamo, 8. Juni 1743, 26. August 1795, war ein italienischer Okkultist, Alchemist und Abenteur...

Woodcut, Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock, portrait

George Psalmanazar claimed to be the first Formosan to visit Europe. For some years he convinced many in Britain, but was later revealed to be an impostor. He later became a theological essayist and a friend and acquaintance of Samuel Johnson and other noted figures of 18th-century literary London. in 1704 Psalmanazar published a book entitled 'An Historical and Geographical Description of Formosa', an island subject to the Emperor of Japan which purported to be a detailed description of Formosan customs, geography and political economy, but which was in fact a complete invention on Psalmanazar's part. Psalmanazar's book also described the Formosan language and alphabet, which is significant for being an early example of a constructed language. His efforts in this regard were so convincing that German grammarians were including samples of his so-called 'Formosan alphabet' in books of languages well into the 18th century, even after his larger imposture had been exposed.

Black and White Illustration; Portrait of John Kyrle (1637-1724), Philanthropist, aka The Man of Ross

'Sr. John Medina', (1659-1710), 1830. Sir John Baptist Medina (1659-1710) Flemish-Spanish artist who worked in England and Scotland and the first illustrator of Paradise Lost by John Milton in 1688. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830

Samuel Johnson, September 18, 1709 - December 13, 1784, an English scholar, lexicographer, writer, poet, and critic / Samuel Johnson, 18. September 1709 - 13. Dezember 1784, ein englischer Gelehrter, Lexikograf, Schriftsteller, Dichter und Kritiker, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

William Pitt, after the painting by Wm. Hoare, Illustration, Ridpath's History of the World, Volume III, by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Merrill & Baker Publishers, New York, 1897

Jean-Baptiste Kleber, March 9, 1753 - June 14, 1800, was a general in the French revolutionary armies / Jean-Baptiste Kleber, 9. März 1753 - 14. Juni 1800, war ein General der französischen Revolutionsarmeen, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert.

Ean-Baptiste Kleber, March 9, 1753, June 14, 1800, was a general in the French revolutionary armies / Jean-Baptiste Kleber, 9. März 1753, 14. Juni 1800, war ein General der französischen Revolutionsarmeen, Historisch, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Adelbert von Chamisso, 30. Januar 1781, 21. August 1838, war ein deutscher Naturforscher und Dichter französischer Herkunft, Historisch, digitale Repr...

William Hawes (1736-1808) was an English physician and philanthropist, founder of the Royal Humane Society. As well as his work to spread the practice of resuscitation, he was concerned to relieve poverty in east London. UK. Europe. Old 19th century engraved illustration from Portraits et histoire des hommes utile by Societe Montyon et Franklin 1837

Emilie Friederike Henriette Freifrau von Gleichen-Russwurm, 1804-1872, youngest daughter of Friedrich and Charlotte von Schiller, 1885, historical woodcut, Germany, Europe

Historical illustration from the 19th Century, portrait of Vincenzo da Filicaja, 1642 - 1707, an Italian poet

'Purcel', (c1659-1695), 1830. Henry Purcell (c1659-1695) English Baroque composer educated at Westminster School. Appointed to Westminster Abbey, he composed an anthem and two elegies for Queen Mary II's funeral. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830

Portrait of Saint-Martin, the unknown philosopher, vintage engraving. Portrait of Saint-Martin, the unknown philosopher, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1847. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10673242

Gyöngyösi, István.

André-Jacques Garnerin (1769-1823), French balloon aeronaut and paratrooper. Engraving, 1873.

Anthonis van Dyck, flämisch Antoon van Dyck, Anton van Dijck, geb. 22. März 1599, gest. 9. Dezember 164, flämischer Maler und Grafiker des Barock, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert 1f-4903220

Pere Virgili i Bellver (Vilallonga del Camp, 1699-Barcelona, 1776). Surgeon. He studied medicine in Montpeller and Paris and worked as a military surgeon in the hospitals of Tarragona and Valencia.

NICOLAS COUSTOU French sculptor Date: 1658 - 1733

Johann Sebastian Bach, March 31, 1685 - July 28, 1750, German composer, cantor, court concertmaster, violinist, and organ and harpsichord virtuoso of the Baroque period from Thuringia / Johann Sebastian Bach, 31. März 1685 - 28. Juli 1750, deutscher Komponist, Kantor, Hofkonzertmeister, Violinist sowie Orgel- und Cembalovirtuose des Barocks aus Thüringen, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

BOILEAU - DRESPREAUX, NICOLAS. ESCRITOR FRANCES 1636 - 1711. GRABADO. BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL. MADRID. NICOLAS BOILEAU-DRESPREAUX.

Johann Philipp Palm, December 18, 1766, August 26, 1806, woodcut, Germany, Europe

Jean Baptiste Greuze (17251805) was a French genre and portrait painter. His works are characterized as sentimental and moralistic. He was praised by Diderot. Among his best known works are Les Deux Soeurs, La Malediction paternelle, La Cruche Cassee, and LInnocence tenant deux Pigeons.

Carlo Dolci, 25. Mai 1616, 17. Januar 1686, ein italienischer Maler des Barock, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Ja...

Charles Pierre Francois Augereau, October 21, 1757 - June 12, 1816, Duke of Castiglione, was a Revolutionary General and Maréchal d'Empire / Charles Pierre François Augereau, 21. Oktober 1757 - 12. Juni 1816, Herzog von Castiglione, war ein Revolutionsgeneral und Maréchal dEmpire, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Historical print from the 19th century, portrait of Marie-Joseph Blaise de Chenier, 1764 - 1811, a French writer and dramatist of the French Revolution

Historical illustration from the 19th century, portrait of Christian Fuerchtegott Gellert, 1715 - 1769, a German poet, novelist and moral philosopher of the Enlightenment

José Moñino y Redondo, I conde de Floridablanca (1728-1808). Político español que ejerció el cargo de secretario de Estado entre 1777 y 1792 presidiendo la Junta Suprema Central, creada en 1808. Ilustración por Miranda. Grabado por Hortigosa. Detalle. Historia del Levantamiento, Guerra y Revolución de España, por el Conde de Toreno. Madrid,1851.

Leonhard Euler(1707-1783). Swiss mathematician.Engraving published Paris 1874

Friedrich Nicolai (1733-1811), writer, bookseller

Gerhard Johann David von Scharnhorst, November 12, 1755, June 28, 1813, Prussian lieutenant general, woodcut, Germany, Europe

'Diego Velasquez', (1933). Creator: Unknown.

Jean-Antoine Watteau, 10 October 1684, 18 July 1721, was a painter of the French Rococo, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century o...

DIEGO DE TORRES VILLARROEL (1693-1770) - WRITER AND POET OF THE SPANISH ILLUSTRATION. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

ESPRONCEDA, José de (Almendralejo, 1808-Madrid, 1842). Poeta romántico español. Escribió, entre otras obras: "Canciones", "El estudiante de Salamanca", "A Jarifa" y "Poesías". Grabado.

Historical engraving from the 19th Century, portrait of Jan Kochanowski, 1530-1584, Polish poet of the 16th Century

Alexander Cruden, 1700-1770, Scottish biblical scholar, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Prosper Georges Antoine Marilhat, 1811-1847, was a French painter, France, Historic, Digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century paint...

Barere speaks against the citizen Capet, 4 January 1793, Bertrand Barère de Vieuzac, 10 September 1755 -15 January 1841, was a French revolutionary an...

Johann Kaspar Lavater, Swiss physiognomist and theologian, (1813).Artist: J Chapman

Prud’hon, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1857.

Albrecht Viktor Haller (since 1749 Albrecht von Haller, also Albert de Haller, born 16 October 1708 in Bern, died 12 December 1777 there) was a Swiss physician and polymath, especially a natural scientist, who is considered, among other things, the founder of modern experimental physiology. Digitally enhanced reproduction of a 19th-century original. Historical, exact date unknown.

John Hughes (born 1677, died 1720), English poet and librettist, colored woodcut from Crabbe's Historical Dictionary from 1825, historical, digital reproduction.

Sir Joshua Reynolds, P. R. A., Edward Edwards, 1738-1806, British, after Sir Joshua Reynolds RA, 1723-1792, British, Published by William Smith, active 1835, British, undated, Etching on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper, laid on mount, Sheet: 6 1/4 × 4 5/8 inches (15.9 × 11.7 cm) and Image: 5 9/16 × 4 3/16 inches (14.2 × 10.7 cm), artist, bust, coat, costume, cravat, frill, man, portrait, ruffle, self-portrait

'Sir Christopher Myngs, Admiral, killed in action against the Dutch; Obit 1666', 1813. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James the Second" Samuel Woodburn, London, 1815.

ALEGORICAL PORTRAIT OF CARLOS LEMAUR, ENGRAVED IN PARIS BY PIERRE PHILIPPE CHOFFARD, ETCHING 1788. Author: FRANCISCO DE GOYA. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Jean-Baptiste Andre Amar (born 11 May 1755 in Grenoble died 21 December 1816 in Paris) was a French revolutionary, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Portrait of Seraph, preserved at the hall of the theater. Drawing by Eustace Lorsay. Portrait of Seraph, preserved at the hall of the theater. Drawing by Eustace Lorsay. From Magasin Pittoresque, vintage engraving, 1867. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10678357

Thomas Otway (born 3 March 1652 in Trotton, died 4 April 1685 in London) was an English playwright during the Stuart Restoration, colored woodcut from Crabbe's Historical Dictionary from 1825, Historical, digital reproduction.

Annibale Carracci, 3. November 1560, 15. Juli 1609, ein italienischer Maler und Kupferstecher, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage...

Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington, 4th Earl of Cork KG PC, (born 25 April 1694, died 3 December 1753 in Chiswick) was a British nobleman and architect and garden designer, colored woodcut from Crabbe's Historical Dictionary from 1825, Historical, digital reproduction.

Bach, c1746, (1907). Portrait of German composer and organist Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), considered by many to be the greatest composer in the history of western music, particularly in terms of his compositions for the organ. After a painting of 1746 by Elias Gottlob Haussmann in the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum, Leipzig, Germany. From "Story-Lives of Great Musicians", by F.J. Rowbotham. Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1907

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, January 22, 1729 - February 15, 178, an important poet of the German Enlightenment / Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, 22. Januar 1729 - 15. Februar 178, ein bedeutender Dichter der deutschen Aufklärung, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

John Lane, after John Singleton Copley Unknown. John Lane, after John Singleton Copley, ca. 1801-1810. Oil on canvas, 50 x 39 13/16 in. (127 x 101.1 cm). American Art ca. 1801-1810

Wilhelm III. Born November 14, 1650 in the Hague, died March 19, 1702. In Kensington Palace in Kensington from the Haus Oranien-Nassau, from 1672 the governor of the Netherlands and from 1689 until his death in Personal Union King of England, Scotland and Ireland, historically, digitally restored reproduction of a template from the 19th century, Record Date not Stated, Record Date, Record Date,

Edward Thurlow, 1. Baron Thurlow, geb. 9. Dezember 1731 in Bracon Ash, Norfolk, gest. 12. September 1806 war ein britischer Politiker, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated,

FEDERICO GRAVINA- 1756/1806 - LITOGRAFIA POR MARTINEZ-S XIX. Author: IGLESIAS M. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. FEDERICO CARLOS GRAVINA.

''Dr Thomas Baily; conspired against Cromwell', 1810. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James the Second" Samuel Woodburn, London, 1815.

Portrait of Eugène Vidocq (1775-1857), French French criminal turned criminalist, Lithography

Governor Lewis Morris John Watson (American, 1685-1768). Governor Lewis Morris, ca. 1726. Oil on linen, 30 1/16 x 25 in. (76.3 x 63.5 cm). American Art ca. 1726

Algernon Sidney (born 14 January/15 January 1623 in Baynard's Castle, London, died 7 December 1683 in London) was an English politician, a political philosopher and an opponent of Charles II of England, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Martin Luther (Eisleben, 1483, Eisleben, 1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg. He was excommunicated in 1520. Engraving by J. Bastinos in 'The Religious Revolution' (1880). Colored.

WILLIAM WHISTON. London, UK, 19th century engraving

Francois Chabot (born 23 October 1756 in Saint-Geniez-d'Olt, died 5 April 1794 in Paris) was a French priest and politician, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Friedrich Rueckert, 16 May 1788, 31 January 1866, was a German poet, translator, and professor of Oriental languages, woodcut from the year 1888, Germany, Europe

Etienne Geoffroy Saint - Hilaire, 1772 - 1844, a French zoologist, wood engraving, 1880

Italy, Venice, Portrait of Gasparo Gozzi (1713 - 1786), Italian author, engraving

Historical print, 1844, portrait of Berthold Auerbach or Moses Baruch Auerbacher, 1812 - 1882, a German writer, from Bildatlas zur Geschichte der Deutschen Nationalliteratur, the Illustrated Atlas of the History of German National Literature, by Gustav Koennecke, 1887

Johann Friedrich August Tischbein (9 March 1750-21 June 1812), the so-called Leipzig Tischbein, was a German painter, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

'James, Duke of Ormonde; Natus 1610 Obit 1688', 1815. From From "Portraits of characters illustrious in British History from the beginning of the reign of Henry the Eighth to the end of the reign of James the Second" Samuel Woodburn, London, 1815.

Historical drawing from the 19th century, portrait of Ludwig Heinrich Christoph Holty, 1748 - 1776, a popular poet of the Goettinger Hainbund literary league

FRANCOIS QUESNAY.ENGRAVING BY J. G. WILL FROM CHEVALIER'S PICTURE. Author: CHARLES CHEVALIER (1804-1859). Location: ARCHIVES NATIONALES. France.

Historical print from the 19th century, portrait of Ugo Foscolo or Niccolo Foscolo, 1778 - 1827, an Italian poet

Historical illustration from the 19th Century, portrait of Gasparo Gozzi, 1713 - 1786, an Italian poet

Sir Joshua Reynolds, (born 16 July 1723 in Plympton near Plymouth, England, died 23 February 1792 in London) was, alongside William Hogarth and Thomas Gainsborough, the most famous and, through his artistic and art-theoretical work, the most influential English painter of the 18th century, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Adam Friedrich Oeser, German painter and sculptor, 1717 - 1799, historical illustration, portrait, 1880

Leopold Schulz von Strasznicki 1803-1852 Austrian mathematician, historically, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century template, Record Date Not Stated

Ilay Campbell (1734-1823) on 1 Pound 2001 Banknote from Scotland. Scottish advocate, judge and politician.

Steel engraving, ca. 1860, Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685, 1750, German composer, organ and piano virtuoso of the Baroque

Joseph Maria Jacquard (1752-1834). French merchant. Inventor of programmable loom. Engraving, Nuestro Siglo, 1883.

JOHN BENBOW Admiral of the Blue Date: 1653 - 1702

TPhilipp Melanchthon, Philipp Schwartzerdt, 16 February 1497, 19 April 1560, was, alongside Martin Luther, the most important ecclesiastical-political actor and theological author of the Wittenberg Reformation, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Johannes Friedrich Müller, called Maler Müller or Teufelsmülle, 13 January 1749, 23 April 1825, was a German-Roman painter, engraver and poet of the Sturm und Drang, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Robert Blake, English admiral, (1836). Artist: Cochran

Count Adam Jozef Potocki 24 February 1822, Lancut, gest. 15 June 1872, Krzeszowice was a Polish politician from Galicia, who was a prominent advocate for the autonomy of that region, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion von einer Vorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, Record date not stated

Wallis Islands, The Lungahala leader, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1846.

Bust for the Chamisso Monument in Berlin, Adelbert von Chamisso, 30 January 1781 - 21 August 1838, a German naturalist and poet of French origin / Büste für das Chamisso Denkmal in Berlin, Adelbert von Chamisso, 30. Januar 1781 - 21. August 1838, ein deutscher Naturforscher und Dichter französischer Herkunft, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Portrait of Karel Hendrik Geerts. Draughtsman: anonymous. Dating: 1840 - 1842. Measurements: h 112 mm × w 88 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

John Harrison, English clock maker, 1768.Artist: W Holl

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