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Le triomphe des sens

This opera (ballet héroique) is comprised of five acts with a prologue. It was premiered on 29 May 1732 at L'accademie Royale de Musique in Paris. This score opens with a letter of dedication from the composer "A Son Altesse Serenissime Monseigneur Le Prince de Dombes." Next, Mouret includes two tables of contents: one of the dances (Airs de Simphonie) and the other, of the arias (Airs à Chanter). The following pages lists other publications by Mouret including prices and where these items may be purchased. Vocal lines are set apart from instrumental ones by text underlay and, in the case of high voices, the use of the standard treble clef. (The violin parts use the French clef.
Date: 1732
Creator: Mouret, Jean-Joseph, 1682-1738
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Harmonia Sacra

This collection of six anthems for various combinations of voices employs a figured continuo accompaniment. Instrumental interludes labeled "symphonies" can also be found interspersed among the choral selections. Though the music cites no particular scriptural passages, the text seems inspired by - if not directly derived from - the Bible.
Date: 1730~
Creator: Purcell, Henry, 1659-1695
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Novus orbis sive America Meridionalis et Septentrionalis: per sua regna, provincias et insulas iuxta observationes et descriptiones recentiss.

Map shows extent of American continents, California as an island, routes and dates of early explorers. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:19,000,000].
Date: 1731?
Creator: Seutter, Matthaeus, 1678-1756
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

America.

Map shows political boundaries, areas of Native American habitation, major settlements, major physical features, and ocean currents; California as an island. Includes notes on winds and weather. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:72,000,000].
Date: 1736
Creator: Moll, Herman
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

A view of the general trade-winds, monsoons or shifting winds, & coasting-winds, through ye world, variations &c.

Map shows known wind patterns throughout the known world. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:79,000,000].
Date: 1739?
Creator: Moll, Herman, d. 1732
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

To the right honble. Sr. Charles Wager First Ld. Commissr. of the Admiralty, Admiral of the White Squadron of His Majesties Fleet and one of His Majeses. most honble. privy council. This draugt. being part of ye Spanish & Musketor Shore & the Bay of Honduras : wth. ye Islands adjacent, is most humbly dedicated & presented

Map shows coastline detail of the Bay of Honduras, points of anchorage, and the nearby coast of New Spain. Includes chart of locations with latitudes and longitudes. Relief shown by rock drawings. Scale not given.
Date: [1733..1748]
Creator: Penhallow, Samuel
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dominia Anglorum in praecipuis insulis Americae : ut sunt insula S. Christophori, Antegoa, Iamaica, Barbados (ex insulis Antillicanis) nec non insulae Bermudes vel Sommers dictae : cum privil. sac. caes. majestatis = Die englische Colonie-Laender auf den Insuln von America.

Map shows boundaries for parishes or political subdivisions, roads, cities, towns, plantations, coastal details, and notable physical features. Includes text and explanations of symbols used; key to land grants for Jamaica; translation of English terms into German. Relief shown by hachures and pictorially. Depths shown by soundings and by shading. Scale not given.
Date: [1730..1750]
Creator: Homann Erben (Firm)
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nova Designatio Insulæ Jamaicae ex Antillanis Americae Septentrion: non postremae Secundum Gubernationes fuas accuratas aeri incisa et publici juris facta.

Map shows early eighteenth century Jamaican "precinct" or parish boundaries, harbors, pastures, churches, settlements, and notable physical features. Relief shown pictorially. Depths shown by shading and soundings. Scale not given.
Date: [1731..1751]
Creator: Seutter, Matthaeus, 1678-1756
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Accurata delineatio celeberrimae regionis Ludovicianae vel Gallice Louisiane ot. Canadae et Floridae.

Map shows early eighteenth century geography, settlements, and territories in North America. Includes historical notes. Inset: "Les costes de la Louisiane depuis la baye de Ascension jusques acelle de S. Joseph." Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:12,000,000].
Date: 1734?
Creator: Seutter, Matthaeus, 1678-1756
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

A map of the British empire in America : with the French, Spanish and the Dutch settlements adjacent thereto.

Map is one of four sheets by Popple that depict the geography, settlements, and political borders in mid-nineteenth century North America and South America. This sheet shows southern Carolina, Florida, Louisiana, Mexico, Yucatan, Guatimala, Darien [Panama], and most of Cuba. Relief shown pictorially. No scale indicated.
Date: 1733?
Creator: Popple, Henry, d. 1743
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Novus orbis sive America Meridionalis et Septentrionalis: per sua regna, provincias et insulas iuxta observationes et descriptiones recentiss.

Map shows extent of American continents, California as an island, routes and dates of early explorers. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:19,000,000].
Date: 1731?
Creator: Seutter, Matthaeus, 1678-1756
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Novus orbis sive America Meridionalis et Septentrionalis: per sua regna, provincias et insulas iuxta observationes et descriptiones recentiss.

Map shows extent of American continents, California as an island, routes and dates of early explorers. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:19,000,000].
Date: 1731?
Creator: Seutter, Matthaeus, 1678-1756
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Novissima tabula regionis Lvdovicianae gallice dictae La Lovgsiane iam olim quidem sub Canadae et Floridae nonime [sic.] in America Septentrionali.

Map shows geography, place names, and areas of Native American habitation across middle and eastern North America during the early eighteenth century. Relief shown pictorially. No scale noted.
Date: 1734?
Creator: L'Isle, Guillaume de, 1675-1726
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Nova & accuratissima totius terrarum orbis tabula nautica variationum magneticarum index juxta observationes anno 1700.

Map shows magnetic variations, trade routes, seasonal currents, coastal ports and settlements for six continents; continents of Australia and North America are incomplete. Includes text notes, illustrated title cartouche, and dates of discovery. Inset: "Asin que rien ne manquast à cette carte, nou arons ajoûté ce Cercle Polaire en partie pour montrer l'inclinaison de Meridien vers le Pole en partie pour évitar le trop grand rétrecissement de nôtre échelle." Scale not given.
Date: [1739..1750]
Creator: Halley, Edmond, 1656-1742
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

L'Amerique Septentrionale suivant les Nouvelle Observations de Messrs. des l'Académie Royale des Sciences, etc.

Map shows southern and eastern portions of North America; Greenland, the islands of the Caribbean and New Spain; areas of Indian habitation, routes of exploration along Pacific coastline with dates. Includes illustration and notes. Relief shown pictorially. Scale not given.
Date: [1730..1750]
Creator: Cóvens et Mortier
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mexique ou Nouvelle Espagne suivant les nouvelles observations de messrs. de l'Academie Royale des Sciences, etc.

Map shows the provinces of New Spain and major towns, the Yucatan peninsula, and upper Central America. Includes illustration. Relief shown pictorially. Scale [ca. 1:7,241,000].
Date: 1735
Creator: Cóvens et Mortier
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren

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The interior of the south transept is shown with its elaborately decorated ceiling and walls as well as the curved crossing pier.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren, Abbey Buildings

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The south facing wing of an abbey building is visible in this view. Part of the facade is blocked by a clump of trees. The building is three-stories and in a restrained Baroque style.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren, Abbey Buildings

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The three-story abbey buildings and the inner courtyard are shown in this view. The buildings are decorated with quoins and simple pediments on some windows and less elaborate linear decoration around other windows. A small fountain is situated in the center of the courtyard.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren, Imperial Hall of Statues of Hapsburg Emperors

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The hall is highly decorated with sculptural details on the walls and ceilings. The ceiling also contains a painted scene. Lining the room are over life size statues of the Hapsburg emperors situated next to elaborate Corinthian columns. The room is opulent and above each window is a painted portrait.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren, Library

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The interior of the library is decorated in a Baroque style with ceiling painting, columns with Corinthian capitals. The ceiling includes a pale pink hue topped with a white relief floral motif.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren, Picture Gallery

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An interior view of a picture gallery with white walls. Frescoes and stucco decoration decorate the ceiling.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren, Picture Gallery

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A corridor outside the monks cells displays paintings and the arched ceilings are decorated with relief floral motifs.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Abbey Church of Ottobeuren

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This interior view shows two side chapels. Elaborate Baroque decoration and pristine white walls are accompanied by two large windows in this particular view of the nave.
Date: 1737/1766
Creator: Fischer, Johann Michael
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library