"The Wicker Colossus of the Druids," a grim engraving of wretches about to be burned alive is taken from a book called "The Complete English Traveller," first published in 1771. It sold for $940 https://t.co/lskmafs8ow

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Born on this day in 1699, in Paris, Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin. Here by himself, contemplating himself, in 1771.

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Benjamin West (1738-1820) The Death of Hyacinth, 1771. The dead Hyacinth is cradled by his lover, the Greek god Apollo.

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Isabel de Parreño y Arce, marquesa de Llano, wears a striking masquerade ensemble in this by Mengs c1771.

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Daily Painting 771. Labyrinth Worm

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