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James Gillray, pre-eminent caricaturist of the was born 1756.
During his last few years he struggled with his mental health & was cared for by long-term landlady & likely partner, who owned the shop where his prints were displayed.

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2022-08-13

"The Count and Chevalier de Choiseul as Savoyards", 1758
François-Hubert Drouet (1727-1775)
Canvas, oil, 139.4 × 106.7 cm
Frick Collection (New York)

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2022-08-10

Vive le Pastel! Pastel Painting from Vivien to La Tour

The exhibition runs from May 5 - October 23, 2022 at the Alte Pinakothek, 27 Barer Str., Munich 80799, Germany.

For more info: https://t.co/ruzki8wdaZ

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2022-08-04

24 HOURS TO PRE-ORDER FLINTLOCK! adventure! Highwaymen, detectives, and more! A shocking revelation to a nailbiting cliffhanger! https://t.co/ZRNT1kKNCS

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2022-08-01

It's FLINTLOCK BOOK SIX'S last weekend on - push this anthology of adventure over the edge! Highwaymen, detectives, and more! https://t.co/ZRNT1kKNCS

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2022-07-30

Jan van Huysum, also spelled Huijsum (15 April 1682 – 8 February 1749), was a Dutch painter.
He was the brother of Jacob van Huysum

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2022-07-29

Our new stretch goal is revealed! It's Peg Sparrowhawk, the toughest detective in Australia! Flintlock is a series built on unconventional antiheroines and Peg is one of the newest! Unlock this amazing piece at £5000! https://t.co/ZRNT1ktcei

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2022-07-20

Cashmere Shawls in the 1700 and 1800s - Cashmere shawls were first introduced in Europe around the late 1700s. Joan Hart, a textile expert of today, wrote: ... https://t.co/eyRRcRkgvK

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2022-07-19

FLINTLOCK BOOK SIX IS LIVE! The cult classic series or amazing adventures in the Lady Flintlock's desperate quest! Peg Sparrowhawk investigates grim The Clockwork Cavalier rushes into another adventure! https://t.co/6cAXXlIa8v

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2022-06-30

RT : An epic last-stand by a British frigate against French galleys in the Thames estuary in 1707 occurred close to the end of the galley’s day as a fighting vessel – it had lasted some 2000 years since Athens’ naval greatness. https://t.co/rPQ5oXCYMP

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2022-06-30

Died 27Jun1756 Famous French ballerina Marie Sallé and first female choreographer of the ballet. Learn more about her life: https://t.co/TrG0u4Mf17

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2022-06-27

Book Six, launches Thursday, 30th June.
https://t.co/O9FL7aI9PP Written & published by / Check them out on here, FB & IG. Cover & Flintlock interior art by yours truly.

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2022-06-27

Thomas Rowlandson's 1798 "Comforts of Bath: The Music Master” shows a male teacher and a female pupil embracing whilst her father is asleep in the armchair with his back to them.

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2022-06-23

1796: HMS Southampton and her crew, on blockade duty off Toulon, were responsible for one of the most spectacular captures of an enemy vessel, against all odds, in the Age of Fighting Sail. Click: https://t.co/ieKF8BZEgw

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2022-05-29

and Remedies in the 1700 and 1800s - During the time of carriages, there were numerous reasons as to why accidents happened and they happened to everyone. The primary causes ... https://t.co/dsqu7m8hS2

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2022-05-06

Elizabeth O’Neill – A Great Tragedienne - A couple of months after the guillotining of Marie Antoinette, Elizabeth O’Neill was born in Drogheda, Ireland, on 12 December 1793. She was ... https://t.co/SZFvu1G436

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2022-05-04

The character profiles are here, along with the template! Have fun making profiles for your OCs!!

high res template: https://t.co/xUgSCSBi6g

fonts used: 18thCentury, Martina, ABeeZee

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2022-04-19

1796: HMS Southampton’s capture of a French corvette close inshore & protected by powerful enemy shore-batteries was one of the most spectacular exploits of the Age of Fighting Sail. Click: https://t.co/ieKF8BZEgw

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2022-04-16