C18th Black and White Stock Photos & Images

RMG3852A–EXECUTION/STAKE/C18TH

LINCS Dashwoods Lighthouse, Lincoln Heath, C18th 1859. Illustrated London News Stock Photo

RFH3EYKG–LINCS Dashwoods Lighthouse, Lincoln Heath, C18th 1859. Illustrated London News

RMD87PDG–WHITEHALL C18TH

18th century Japanese costume by Shunsen, line illustration of 1700s oriental textile from Historic Textile Fabrics by Richard Glazier Stock Photo

RF2DBJANC–18th century Japanese costume by Shunsen, line illustration of 1700s oriental textile from Historic Textile Fabrics by Richard Glazier

Archbishop Whitgift (c1530-1604), c18th century. After George Vertue (1684-1756). John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1583 to his death. Stock Photo

RMW60BCE–Archbishop Whitgift (c1530-1604), c18th century. After George Vertue (1684-1756). John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1583 to his death.

18th century Sicilian Brocades, line illustration of 1700s Italian textile from Historic Textile Fabrics by Richard Glazier Stock Photo

RF2DBJAYN–18th century Sicilian Brocades, line illustration of 1700s Italian textile from Historic Textile Fabrics by Richard Glazier

Trade label of the South Sea Company, c18th century. The South Sea Company was founded in 1711 with a view to restructuring government debt and restoring public credit. Stock Photo

RMW60B12–Trade label of the South Sea Company, c18th century. The South Sea Company was founded in 1711 with a view to restructuring government debt and restoring public credit.

Two panels from 1735 Japanese Tsuki Yama Niwazukuri Den, Designs for hill gardens by Enkin Kitamura, from 1893 Volume 1, The Studio an Illustrated Ma Stock Photo

RF2E9EXFJ–Two panels from 1735 Japanese Tsuki Yama Niwazukuri Den, Designs for hill gardens by Enkin Kitamura, from 1893 Volume 1, The Studio an Illustrated Ma

Eleanor 'Nell' Gwyn (1650-1687), c18th century. By Nicolas Schenker (c1760-1848), after Peter Lely (1618-1680). Nell Gwyn was an English stage actress and celebrity figure of the Restoration period. She is best known for being a long-time mistress of King Charles II of England. Stock Photo

RM2X16T0J–Eleanor 'Nell' Gwyn (1650-1687), c18th century. By Nicolas Schenker (c1760-1848), after Peter Lely (1618-1680). Nell Gwyn was an English stage actress and celebrity figure of the Restoration period. She is best known for being a long-time mistress of King Charles II of England.

Philip Melanchthon the German Protestant reformer, c18th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7CJ74–Philip Melanchthon the German Protestant reformer, c18th century. Artist: Unknown

Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds ('Lord Danby'), c18th century. After Johann Kerseboom (d1708) & Jan van der Vaart (c1650-1727). Thomas Osborne English politician who was part of the Immortal Seven group that invited William III, Prince of Orange, to depose James II of England as monarch during the Glorious Revolution. Stock Photo

RMW60BWE–Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds ('Lord Danby'), c18th century. After Johann Kerseboom (d1708) & Jan van der Vaart (c1650-1727). Thomas Osborne English politician who was part of the Immortal Seven group that invited William III, Prince of Orange, to depose James II of England as monarch during the Glorious Revolution.

'Louvre', c18th century. Artist: James Basire I. Stock Photo

RMHT0XC3–'Louvre', c18th century. Artist: James Basire I.

Death of Acteon (Theban Hero) (c18th Engraving of Painting by Titian) Stock Photo

RMBXD8WK–Death of Acteon (Theban Hero) (c18th Engraving of Painting by Titian)

'Queen Anne', c18th century. Artist: Michael Vandergucht. Stock Photo

RMHT3D30–'Queen Anne', c18th century. Artist: Michael Vandergucht.

View SW of Mow Cop C18th folly castle on summit of Mow Hill on Cheshire/Staffordshire border. Area below used for Lammastide celebrations (Mow Wakes). Stock Photo

RMKCNE9M–View SW of Mow Cop C18th folly castle on summit of Mow Hill on Cheshire/Staffordshire border. Area below used for Lammastide celebrations (Mow Wakes).

'A Woman of the Sandwich Islands', c18th century. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMHT0XDP–'A Woman of the Sandwich Islands', c18th century. Artist: Unknown.

Stourhead Garden, Stourton, Wiltshire, UK, showing the lake, C18th Palladian bridge, the Temple of Flora and the Bristol Cross. Black and white archive film photograph from 1990 Stock Photo

RF2H97P3B–Stourhead Garden, Stourton, Wiltshire, UK, showing the lake, C18th Palladian bridge, the Temple of Flora and the Bristol Cross. Black and white archive film photograph from 1990

'Napoleon on Horseback', c18th century. Artist: Carle Vernet. Stock Photo

RMHT0TNW–'Napoleon on Horseback', c18th century. Artist: Carle Vernet.

ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] FREDRIC MARCH Date: 1936 Stock Photo

RMK3MAMA–ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] FREDRIC MARCH Date: 1936

Reverend Christopher Brown the Younger, c18th century. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMHT3D0P–Reverend Christopher Brown the Younger, c18th century. Artist: Unknown.

4066518 Charles III of Bourbon, founder of San Carlo Theater in Naples; (add.info.: Charles III of Bourbon, founder of San Carlo Theater in Naples Carlo III di Borbone, fondatore del Teatro San Carlo di Napoli - Reproduced by); © Marcello Mencarini. All rights reserved 2024. Stock Photo

RM2WM1BAG–4066518 Charles III of Bourbon, founder of San Carlo Theater in Naples; (add.info.: Charles III of Bourbon, founder of San Carlo Theater in Naples Carlo III di Borbone, fondatore del Teatro San Carlo di Napoli - Reproduced by); © Marcello Mencarini. All rights reserved 2024.

RMD86AA2–SUSSEX SMUGGLERS/C18TH

MUNICH, GERMANY - circa 1785 - A full-length portrait of the famous late composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756-1791 - Photo: Geopix/Paul Barfus Stock Photo

RM2G6CR49–MUNICH, GERMANY - circa 1785 - A full-length portrait of the famous late composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756-1791 - Photo: Geopix/Paul Barfus

engraved illustration of Lichfield, birthplace of Dr Samuel Johnson, engraving by Edward Francis Finden for Boswell’s Life of Johnson, published in 18 Stock Photo

RF2HBC9K1–engraved illustration of Lichfield, birthplace of Dr Samuel Johnson, engraving by Edward Francis Finden for Boswell’s Life of Johnson, published in 18

Carceri. Folder 7 1745 by Giovanni Battista Piranesi Stock Photo

RM2PGT373–Carceri. Folder 7 1745 by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

The Stage Coach, or The Country Inn Yard. William Hogarth. 1747. Stock Photo

RM2PKMC0X–The Stage Coach, or The Country Inn Yard. William Hogarth. 1747.

The Cage, an Elizabethan hunting tower modified by the architect Giacomo Leoni in the eighteenth century, in the medieval deer park at Lyme Park, Cheshire. Stock Photo

RMFDJTTP–The Cage, an Elizabethan hunting tower modified by the architect Giacomo Leoni in the eighteenth century, in the medieval deer park at Lyme Park, Cheshire.

Hawaiian Princess Nahienaena. c18th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7D101–Hawaiian Princess Nahienaena. c18th century. Artist: Unknown

'Carless', c18th century, (1911). Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMMPR600–'Carless', c18th century, (1911). Artist: Unknown.

Salmacis & Hermaphroditus (c18th Engraving of Painting by Paul Mattei) Stock Photo

RMBXD8RD–Salmacis & Hermaphroditus (c18th Engraving of Painting by Paul Mattei)

ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] Date: 1936 Stock Photo

RMK3MAMM–ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] Date: 1936

'A Perspective View of Lake George', c18th century. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMHT3BKM–'A Perspective View of Lake George', c18th century. Artist: Unknown.

RMDPATPM–SPA/GERMANY/LEUK/C18TH

Gresham College, City of London, c18th century (1911). Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMHT27RM–Gresham College, City of London, c18th century (1911). Artist: Unknown.

EUROPE - circa 1790 - A head and shoulders portrait of the famous late composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) - Photo: Geopix Stock Photo

RM2G6CR45–EUROPE - circa 1790 - A head and shoulders portrait of the famous late composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) - Photo: Geopix

'St. Mary's Church & Radcliffe Library at Oxford', c18th century. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMHT3BK9–'St. Mary's Church & Radcliffe Library at Oxford', c18th century. Artist: Unknown.

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA - circa 1880-1900 - Street scene in downtown San J in front of a row of shops - Photo: Geopix Stock Photo

RM2G9MCD7–SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA - circa 1880-1900 - Street scene in downtown San J in front of a row of shops - Photo: Geopix

'George Bull D.D, Late Lord Bishop of St. Davids', c18th century. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMHT3D0W–'George Bull D.D, Late Lord Bishop of St. Davids', c18th century. Artist: Unknown.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, USA - 05 March 1770 - Illustration of the Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770. Copy of chromolithograph by John Bufford after Willia Stock Photo

RM2G611CM–BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, USA - 05 March 1770 - Illustration of the Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770. Copy of chromolithograph by John Bufford after Willia

'View of Mountains called Sierra Leone & Houses at Sierra Leone', c18th century. Artist: N Parr. Stock Photo

RMHT0XDR–'View of Mountains called Sierra Leone & Houses at Sierra Leone', c18th century. Artist: N Parr.

EUROPE - circa 1762 - A young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) rehearsing his XIIth mass - Photo: Geopix/J Scherrer Stock Photo

RM2G6CR44–EUROPE - circa 1762 - A young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) rehearsing his XIIth mass - Photo: Geopix/J Scherrer

'Grenadier', c18th century, (1911). Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMMPR601–'Grenadier', c18th century, (1911). Artist: Unknown.

'Anne de Bourg, Conseiller du Roy au Parlement de Paris', c18th century. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMHT3D0C–'Anne de Bourg, Conseiller du Roy au Parlement de Paris', c18th century. Artist: Unknown.

RMW7ET8N–'Louvre', c18th century. Artist: James Basire I.

Departure of Adonis (c18th Engraving of Painting by Titian) Greek Myth Stock Photo

RMBXD8PP–Departure of Adonis (c18th Engraving of Painting by Titian) Greek Myth

engraved illustration of Mrs Piozzi, Hester Lynch Thrale Piozzi, a Welsh-born diarist, author and patron of the arts, from a portrait by Sir Joshua Re Stock Photo

RF2HBC9HG–engraved illustration of Mrs Piozzi, Hester Lynch Thrale Piozzi, a Welsh-born diarist, author and patron of the arts, from a portrait by Sir Joshua Re

Portrait of Wilhelmine Charlotte (1695–1722) 1710 by Herman Hendrik de Quiter the Younger Stock Photo

RM2RKCWTJ–Portrait of Wilhelmine Charlotte (1695–1722) 1710 by Herman Hendrik de Quiter the Younger

18th century Heraldic bookplate of Prescott Pepper (1709-43) of Pepper Arden Hall, South Cowton, Yorkshire Stock Photo

RF2EJ18B7–18th century Heraldic bookplate of Prescott Pepper (1709-43) of Pepper Arden Hall, South Cowton, Yorkshire

ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] FREDRIC MARCH, EDMUND GWENN Date: 1936 Stock Photo

RMK3MAMG–ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] FREDRIC MARCH, EDMUND GWENN Date: 1936

RMAE5HD3–Public Hanging C18th

RMW7F5DN–'Queen Anne', c18th century. Artist: Michael Vandergucht.

Democritus (c460BC-c370BC) Greek Philosopher with Globe (c18th Engraving of Painting by Joseph Ribera) Stock Photo

RMBXAC8X–Democritus (c460BC-c370BC) Greek Philosopher with Globe (c18th Engraving of Painting by Joseph Ribera)

Portrait of Karl, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel (1654-1730) 1725 by Herman Hendrik de Quiter the Younger Stock Photo

RM2RKCWW5–Portrait of Karl, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel (1654-1730) 1725 by Herman Hendrik de Quiter the Younger

18th century armorial bookplate with Latin motto, “Mors Sola Resolvit” death is the only resolution Stock Photo

RF2EJ1897–18th century armorial bookplate with Latin motto, “Mors Sola Resolvit” death is the only resolution

ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] FREDRIC MARCH, STEFFI DUNA Date: 1936 Stock Photo

RMK3MAM6–ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] FREDRIC MARCH, STEFFI DUNA Date: 1936

RMAE5N20–Execution Stake C18th

RMRJ9929–12TH NIGHT/VIOLA C18TH

HANGING Public hanging in Smithfield market in front of a large crowd. Date: Eighteenth century Stock Photo

RMG3B7WG–HANGING Public hanging in Smithfield market in front of a large crowd. Date: Eighteenth century

Duke of Lorraine, France, c18th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7D5TR–Duke of Lorraine, France, c18th century. Artist: Unknown

Heraclitus of Ephesus (c535-c475) Greek Philosopher (c18th Engraving of Painting by Joseph Ribera) Stock Photo

RMBXABY0–Heraclitus of Ephesus (c535-c475) Greek Philosopher (c18th Engraving of Painting by Joseph Ribera)

Portrait of Juvenal, Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis (c1/2nd AD), Roman Satirical Poet (c18th engraving) Stock Photo

RMBXR4T7–Portrait of Juvenal, Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis (c1/2nd AD), Roman Satirical Poet (c18th engraving)

French bookplate of Comte Paul du Maldon de la Bastille engraved by engraver Biboulet Goby of St Honaire Stock Photo

RF2EJ18B9–French bookplate of Comte Paul du Maldon de la Bastille engraved by engraver Biboulet Goby of St Honaire

Hercules Wrestling Greek River God Achelous. c18th Engraving of Painting by Jean Antoine Regillo aka Lucinio Pordenone (1484-1540) Stock Photo

RMRJHKNK–Hercules Wrestling Greek River God Achelous. c18th Engraving of Painting by Jean Antoine Regillo aka Lucinio Pordenone (1484-1540)

RMK3MAMF–ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] FREDRIC MARCH, EDMUND GWENN Date: 1936

Portrait of Basilios Bessarion (1403-1472) Greek Scholar, Byzantine Humanist and Cardinal, Bishop & Patriarch of Constantinople (c18th engraving) Vintage Illustration or Engraving Stock Photo

RMBXA56X–Portrait of Basilios Bessarion (1403-1472) Greek Scholar, Byzantine Humanist and Cardinal, Bishop & Patriarch of Constantinople (c18th engraving) Vintage Illustration or Engraving

engraved frontispiece illustration of 1793 First Edition of Stockdale’s Aesop’s Fables, drawn by Thomas Stothard, engraved by William Grainger Stock Photo

RF2HC7CC8–engraved frontispiece illustration of 1793 First Edition of Stockdale’s Aesop’s Fables, drawn by Thomas Stothard, engraved by William Grainger

Leaning Tower of Nevyansk (c18th) with (to left) the Old Believers Church, on the Banks of the Neyva River, Sverdlovsk Oblast Russia. Vintage or Historic Engraving or Illustration 1863 Stock Photo

RM2WFR5GX–Leaning Tower of Nevyansk (c18th) with (to left) the Old Believers Church, on the Banks of the Neyva River, Sverdlovsk Oblast Russia. Vintage or Historic Engraving or Illustration 1863

1702 bookplate for Sir Thomas Knatchbull, 3rd Baronet of Mersham Hatch, Kent Stock Photo

RF2EGBJMA–1702 bookplate for Sir Thomas Knatchbull, 3rd Baronet of Mersham Hatch, Kent

Isabel Godin des Odonais(1728-1792) c18th Traveller & Explorer in South America on her Amazon Journey (1769) (Engr 1880 Castelli) Vintage Illustration or Engraving Stock Photo

RM2DH8D9H–Isabel Godin des Odonais(1728-1792) c18th Traveller & Explorer in South America on her Amazon Journey (1769) (Engr 1880 Castelli) Vintage Illustration or Engraving

Chippendale style heraldic bookplate of Edward Trotter AM of Gatchibraw, in Scotland Stock Photo

RF2EJ1864–Chippendale style heraldic bookplate of Edward Trotter AM of Gatchibraw, in Scotland

c18th Engraving of a Deathbed Scene, by physiognomist Johann Kasper Lavater (1741-1801) Showing a Thetrical Scene of Mourners Surrounding a Recently Deceased Man. Vintage Illustration or Engraving c18th. Stock Photo

RM2HJPN29–c18th Engraving of a Deathbed Scene, by physiognomist Johann Kasper Lavater (1741-1801) Showing a Thetrical Scene of Mourners Surrounding a Recently Deceased Man. Vintage Illustration or Engraving c18th.

engraved illustration of The Wolf And The Lamb, tale of injustice, from 1793 First Edition of Stockdale’s Aesop’s Fables Stock Photo

RF2HC7CXW–engraved illustration of The Wolf And The Lamb, tale of injustice, from 1793 First Edition of Stockdale’s Aesop’s Fables

Six Tuscan Poets. c18th Engraving of Painting by Georges Vasari or Giorgio Vasari painted c1544. Poets are Marsilio Ficino, Cristoforo Landino, Francesco Petrarca or Petrarch, Giovanni Boccaccio, Dante Alighieri and Guido Cavalcanti. Stock Photo

RMRJHKNN–Six Tuscan Poets. c18th Engraving of Painting by Georges Vasari or Giorgio Vasari painted c1544. Poets are Marsilio Ficino, Cristoforo Landino, Francesco Petrarca or Petrarch, Giovanni Boccaccio, Dante Alighieri and Guido Cavalcanti.

18th century armorial bookplate of painter Thomas Beckwith of York, with motto, “Joir en bien;” Stock Photo

RF2EJ1894–18th century armorial bookplate of painter Thomas Beckwith of York, with motto, “Joir en bien;”

Ulrika Fredrika Vilhelmina, prinsessa av Hessen-Kassel 1726 by Herman Hendrik de Quiter the Younger Stock Photo

RM2RKCWW7–Ulrika Fredrika Vilhelmina, prinsessa av Hessen-Kassel 1726 by Herman Hendrik de Quiter the Younger

Portrait of an unknown man, c18th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7DFKC–Portrait of an unknown man, c18th century. Artist: Unknown

'Henry Fuseli', c18th century.Artist: T Holloway Stock Photo

RMW7D7DP–'Henry Fuseli', c18th century.Artist: T Holloway

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, c18th century (c1880). Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7DR7H–Montreal, Quebec, Canada, c18th century (c1880). Artist: Unknown

ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] EDMUND GWENN, GALE SONDERGAARDE Date: 1936 Stock Photo

RMK3MAMD–ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] EDMUND GWENN, GALE SONDERGAARDE Date: 1936

late 1700s bookplate of Revd Manley Wood, Middle Temple, London Stock Photo

RF2EJ182M–late 1700s bookplate of Revd Manley Wood, Middle Temple, London

Maria Amalia, 1721-1744, prinsessa av Hessen-Kassel 1727 by Herman Hendrik de Quiter the Younger Stock Photo

RM2RKCWW0–Maria Amalia, 1721-1744, prinsessa av Hessen-Kassel 1727 by Herman Hendrik de Quiter the Younger

RMW7ET9G–'A Woman of the Sandwich Islands', c18th century. Artist: Unknown.

ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] FREDRIC MARCH [throwing punch] Date: 1936 Stock Photo

RMK3MAM5–ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] FREDRIC MARCH [throwing punch] Date: 1936

bookplate of English engraver and artist William Sharp, 1749-1824 Stock Photo

RF2EJ188D–bookplate of English engraver and artist William Sharp, 1749-1824

Fredrik II, 1720-1785, lantgreve av Hessen-Kassel 1727 by Herman Hendrik de Quiter the Younger Stock Photo

RM2RKCWW6–Fredrik II, 1720-1785, lantgreve av Hessen-Kassel 1727 by Herman Hendrik de Quiter the Younger

RMW7EM16–'Napoleon on Horseback', c18th century. Artist: Carle Vernet.

ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] EDMUND GWENN, FREDRIC MARCH Date: 1936 Stock Photo

RMK3MAME–ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] EDMUND GWENN, FREDRIC MARCH Date: 1936

Chippendale bookplate of antiquary and clergyman The Rev John Watson (1725-1783) of Prestbury, Cheshire Stock Photo

RF2EJ186R–Chippendale bookplate of antiquary and clergyman The Rev John Watson (1725-1783) of Prestbury, Cheshire

Vilhelmina Charlotta, 1695-1722, prinsessa av Hessen-Kassel 18th century by Herman Hendrik de Quiter the Younger Stock Photo

RM2RKCWW2–Vilhelmina Charlotta, 1695-1722, prinsessa av Hessen-Kassel 18th century by Herman Hendrik de Quiter the Younger

RMW7F5CP–Reverend Christopher Brown the Younger, c18th century. Artist: Unknown.

ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] CLAUDE RAINS, FREDRIC MARCH, [unidentified], GALE SONDERGAARDE, Date: 1936 Stock Photo

RMK3MAMH–ANTHONY ADVERSE [US 1936] CLAUDE RAINS, FREDRIC MARCH, [unidentified], GALE SONDERGAARDE, Date: 1936

bookplate of Scottish soldier of the British Army Sir James Stewart Denholm, baronet, of Coltness and Westshiel (1744-1839) Stock Photo

RF2EJ1823–bookplate of Scottish soldier of the British Army Sir James Stewart Denholm, baronet, of Coltness and Westshiel (1744-1839)

Fredrika Charlotta, 1698-1777, prinsessa av Hessen-Darmstadt lantgrevinna av Hessen- 1728 by Herman Hendrik de Quiter the Younger Stock Photo

RM2RKCWTX–Fredrika Charlotta, 1698-1777, prinsessa av Hessen-Darmstadt lantgrevinna av Hessen- 1728 by Herman Hendrik de Quiter the Younger

engraved illustration of The Fowler and the Ringdove, a tale of falling into a trap prepared for others, from 1793 First Edition of Stockdale’s Aesop’ Stock Photo

RF2HC7CMX–engraved illustration of The Fowler and the Ringdove, a tale of falling into a trap prepared for others, from 1793 First Edition of Stockdale’s Aesop’