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"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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2018-04-02

BROAD BEAN. Crimson Flour’d. By 1771. “Height about 4ft; flower bright red approaching scarlet. Pods medium size, with, 4-5 beans, similar in shape, but longer than the long-podded sort. An excellent bearer.” Mawe & Abercrombie. 1787.

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2017-11-24

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

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2017-11-02

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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2017-06-16

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

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2016-10-13

Daily Painting 771. Labyrinth Worm

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