Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-27
[NHE ILLUsTRATED MAGAZINE oE
Sep 29-tH

IINHE ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF
u An-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 at once placed il at the head
OF the magazines or any publication of the day,
and no expense will be spared TO render it, in
every respect worthy of lis name: a Magazine OF
Art. To render this more strkingly 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-
esting period in the history Of the Venitian repub
lie, by Jonathan Freke Slingsby, of the Dublin
William and Mary Hewitt, Percy b. ST. John,
FitzJames OBricn, 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 writer's 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.
2. The portrait gallery. This department con
ssts 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 benefactors 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
beasts birds fishes, insects forest trees, flowers,
geological and fossil specimens, &C., with accom-
panyng descriptions.
A. The triumphs Of architectural art are dis
played in exqulsltely finished representations Of
cathedrals, churches, palaces, and other models
of ancient and modern architectural art.
5. 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
1 of his chefs-dGuUrs.
| 6. The scietific portions are rendered highly
| interesting by the familiar explanations and the
numerous diagrams which accompany each SUBJ
| ject
| 7. Manufactures. The principal manufacturing
| processes in use are fully explained by minute
| uelails ana dn dDunudnce Oh Deautnul engfayingS.
S. Machinery and inventions have due attention
| paid to them, and are described by numerous ap-
| propriate engravings.
9, The literary department, independently of the
various articles accompanying the illustrations,
comprises original and interesting narratives, con-
trbuted by the most popular writers Of the day,
i 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 eas, Mi,ty superb
engraciRgs, four of which are printed separately,
on superfne plate paper.
| The greatest care is taken in every department
of production. The paper is Of the first manufac.
ture, and the ink supplied from the celebrated
| printing ink establishment of Messrs Lawson a.
| Co, of Paris. Six Of the monthly portions, when
completed form volume, which, for interest,
| originality, value, and beauty, defy competition
It is not only interesting family book, but rich
| ornament for drawing-room table, and pleas.
ant companion in the study.
The parts appear on the first of every month, al
| twenty-five cents each to subscribers.
Agent for Washington,
JOE SHILLINGTON,
Odeon Building, corner A st. 81 Penn. Ave.
Sep. 29-tfx