Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-02
Sep 29--tf*
THE ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF

i Art.-The number published on the LIST of July,
being the commencement OF a new volume, affords
an excellent opportunity for new subscribers 10
commence the work. .......
The numbers already published of the Illustrated
Magazine OF Art have al once placed il at the head
OF the magazines or any publication of the day,
and no expense will be spared TO render il, in
every respect, worthy of its name Magazine OF
Art. To render this more strikingy apparent. the
proprietor has determined TO incorporate with
The Magazine of Art the History and Works
of the Painters of all Nations" This splendid
series includes biographical notices of various
painters OF celebrity descriptive catalogues of their
performances, and beautifully engraved copies OF
their chief works. The works of one painter will
appear in each monthly part .
The engravings preparing for future numbers
are in the hands OF the first artists of America,
England, France, and Germany. A series of tales
OF the most interesting description are in the
course of publication, including " The School OF
Life, written and illustrated by Anna Mary.
daughter of William and Mary Hewitt with en-
cravings, from drawings made expressly by the
authoress. Also, an historical novel, entitled
The Dead Bridal, Illustrative of the most inter-
estng period in the history of the Venitian repub
lie, by Jonathan Freie Slingsby, of the Dublin
University Magazine; and contributions from
William and Mary Hewitt, Percy 3. St. John
FitzJames O'Brien, and other writers of distinc
ton in America and Europe.
The following is brief outline of the plan of
the Magazine: ...
/. The historical department abounds with pic
turesque representations of the most remarkable
events which have occurred in this and other
countries; accompanied with interesting anec-
dotes and details from the pen OF the most emf
nent writers of the day. This department contains
splendid engravings. designed by the first artists
in the world and engraved in the highest style OF
modern art.
p The portrait gallery. This department con-
siSts of beautifully executed portraits of the lead
ing characters OF the past and present age espe-
ciay OF those who figure on the Stage Of humanity
as the worlds beneiac,ors Each portrait is ac-
companied by an interesting biographical sketch.
3. The wonders of natural history, botany and
other sciences, are developed in choice engravings
of beasts, birds, fishes insects, forest frees flowers
geological and fossil specimens, &c, with accom-
panying descriptions.
t. The triumphs of architectural art are dis
played in exquisltely finished representations of
eathedrals, churches, palaces, and other models
OF ancient and modern architectural art.
S. The works of the great masters selected from
the principal galleries OF art in the world. In
general, the portrait Of the masters is given ac-
companied with highly finished engraved copies
of his chetS-d 9urrr.
i. The selctlhc portions rendered highly
interesting by the familiar explanations and the
numerous diagrams which accompany each sub
Ject.
7. Manufactures. The principal manufacturing
processes in use are fully explained by minute
details, and abundance of beautiful engravings
5. Machinery and inventions have due attention
paid to them, and described by numerous APP
proprate engrayings.
y. The literary department, independently of the
various articles accompanying the illustrations,
comprises original and interesting narratives, con-
tributed by the most popular writers of the day,
with numerous illustrations.
In every respect, " The Illustrated Magazine of
Art is decidedly superior to any magazine of the
day
Each monthly part contains at least htrty supeyb
engrarthgs, four of which are printed separately,
superfne plate paper
The greatest care is taken in every department
of production. The paper is of the first manutac-
ture, and the ink supplied from the celebrated
printing ink establishment of Me.srs. Lawson g.
Co, of Paris. Six of the monthly portions, when
completed form volume, which, for interest
originality, value, and beauty, defy competition
II is not only interesting family book, but rich
ornament for a drawng-room table, and a pleas
ant companion in the study.
The parts appear on the first of every month, at
twenty-fiv cents each, te subscribers.
Agent for Washington
JOE SHILLINGTON
Odeon Building, corner Al st. IL Penn Ave.
Sep. Cots