A 1699 letter from an enslaved boy portrayed in a 17th-century painting sheds light on Black identity and agency in early ...

In science, the Midland men of fame include Joseph Priestley and Erasmus Darwin. The spirit of inquiry of the age, with its zest for experiment, led Wedgwood to convert his manufactory into an ...

George Quayle, an 18th Century politician, was famous for owning the world's oldest yacht, ... Portrait of historical 18th Century figure returns to Isle of Man. Published. 10 November 2023. Share.

Black Dandyism, the 2025 Met Gala's Theme, Has Its Roots in 18th-Century Painting. Story by Emi Eleode • 48m. ... This double portrait, featuring the naval officer and his enslaved servant, ...

Portrait of John Jay Brings $999,000. By Sarah Booth Conroy. January 26, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. EST. Share. Add to your saved stories. Save. correction ...

A portrait by one of the 18th century's best artists is expected to fetch up to £25,000 at auction. The artwork was created in 1766 by Sir Joshua Reynolds and is of a woman called Letitia Sparrow ...

Princess Isabella of Denmark has marked her 18th birthday with a series of official portraits — and she’s wearing her first tiara. The eldest daughter of King Frederik X and Queen Mary posed ...

An 18th century portrait painting of arguably Britain's first 'body shamed' actress has been discovered - and it's set to go on sale. Sarah Siddons was the most famous stage star of her generation ...

George Quayle, an 18th Century politician, was famous for owning the world's oldest yacht, ... Portrait of historical 18th Century figure returns to Isle of Man. 10 November 2023. Share Save.

The four portraits of the Quayle family includes the 18th Century politician who was famous for owning the world's oldest yacht, the Peggy. Manx National Heritage (MNH) acquired the collection at ...