william blake, cain fleeing from the wrath of god (c.1805-1809) // robert pattinson, twilight on set interview (2008)

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William Buchan author of ‘Domestic Medicine’ died in 1805. His book was a guide for the lay public to treat themselves at home. Although it did include the tip to avoid bathing, because human perspiration inhibited germs and gave you a ‘healthy glow’ https://t.co/6EXaJz1vDO

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Wilhelm von Kaulbach (1805-1874)-'the battle of Huns'-oil in canvas-1850

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ハンス・クリスチャン・アンデルセン (1805 - 1875)

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Cain Fleeing from the Wrath of God (The Body of Abel Found by Adam and Eve)
William Blake
Drawings
British, c. 1805-1809

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This book will come in handy for my guided tour tomorrow, particularly as I will be talking about plate number 27, 62 & 63 from J.M.W.Turner’s iconic ‘Liber Studiorum’, together with 5 of 18 of his oil on mahogany sketches of 1805/6 when he lived at Syon Ferry House in Isleworth.

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Married in 1840: of the United Kingdom & of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha

Portrait of Victoria in het wedding dress by Franz Xaver (1805-73), 1847

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Married in 1840: of the United Kingdom & of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha

Family Portrait by Franz Xaver (1805-73), 1846

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Good day!
The Shipwreck by Joseph Mallord William Turner exhibited 1805
Oil on Canvas
(Tate)

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Edward Donovan's "Epitome of the insects of New Holland" (1805), described the insects of Australia, New Zealand, and neighboring islands. Donovan both wrote & illustrated the book and later opened his own museum. Find this book in https://t.co/LF6Ljb8knZ

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His two portraits of Zarate show his fascination with the actress. The aloof & sophisticated 1805 work is an essay in subtle colours. Doña Antonia Zárate (1805 & 1810-11), Water Carrier (1810-12) & Doña Narcisa Baranana de Goicoechea (1810)

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Goya had a complete breakdown both physically & mentally. The Caprichos are a response to the violence of the times as well as the assault on his mind & body. Miserol (1804-6), Teresa Sureda (1804-6), Francisca Sabasa y Garcia (1804-8) & Doña Isabel de Porcel (c1805)

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Man's best friend: Charles Gough, died in a fall on Helvellyn, in 1805. He was accompanied by his dog Foxie, who stayed by his side for three months until his body was discovered.
(Painting by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer)

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Born in 1756: (1756-1805), Countess of Artois by marriage to Charles Philippe of Bourbon (later King

Portrait with children Louis-Antoine, Sophie & Charles-Ferdinand by (1753-1821),1780-2

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Born in 1756: (1756-1805), Countess of Artois by marriage to Charles Philippe of Bourbon (later King

Portrait by Jean-Baptiste André (1740-86), 1775

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Born in 1773, Prince of the United Kingdom, Duke of Sussex (1773-1843), son of King

Portrait by Peter Edward (1768-c. 1826), ca. 1805-10

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Born in 1779: Princess (1779-1826), aka Empress of Russia as wife of Tsar

Portrait by Jean-Laurent (1743-1808), 1805

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Born in 1746: (1746-92), King of Sweden

Portrait by the Younger (1733-1805), 1777

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To celebrate here's Australia's Diamond Weevil (Chrysolopus spectabilis) illustrated by Edward Donovan 1805. https://t.co/r5rlJ58pOz via

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Ferdinand sailed with botanist Robert Brown to on the voyage of the Investigator. Leaving Spithead in 1801 under the command of Matthew Flinders, becoming the first ship to circumnavigate Australia. Ornithorhynchus anatinus, platypus
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