Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-18
,T,HE ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF
Sep 29-tf

i Art.--The number published on the lst of JULY
being the commencement Of a new volume affords
an excellent opportunity for new subscribers To
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 its name: a Magazine of
Art. To render this more strkingly apparent, the
proprietor has determined 10 incorporate with
The Magazine of Art the g 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 III the hands of the first artists Of America,
England, France, and Germany. 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 Freke Slingsby, of the Dublin
University Magazine; and contributions from
William and Mary Hewitt, Percy b. ST. John
FitZJanes O'Brcn, 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.
3 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 beneiactors Each portrait is ac-
companied by an interesting biographical sketch
3. The wonders of natural history, botany and
other sciences, are developed in choice engravngs
of 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 exquisitely finished representations of
eathedras, churches, palaces, and other models
OF ancient and modern architectural art.
D. The works OF the great masters. selected from
the princpa galleries of art in the world In
general, the portrait of the masters is given, ac-
companed with highly finished engraved copies
Of his chetS-d9nrre.
g. The seettc portions are rendered highly
interesting by the familiar explanations and the
numerous diagrams which accompany each sub
Ject.
processes in use are fully explained by minute
details, and an abundance OF beautiful engravings
,. Machinery and inventions have due attention
paid 10 them, and described by numerous APP
propriate engravngs.
9. 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 10 any magazine Of the
day.
Each monthly part contains at least thirty super5
eng,ovings, four of which are printed separately,
on superiine plate paper.
The greatest care is taken in every department
Of production. The paper is OF the first manuiac-
turc and the ink supplied from the celebrated
printing ink establishment of Messrs. Lawson &
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 an 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, at
twenty five cents each, 10 subscribers.
Agent for Washington,
JOE SHILLINGTON
odeon Building, corner A ST. IL Penn. Ave.
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