Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-13
rJ1HE ILLUSTRATED MAGAzINE or
Sep 29tH

i Art--The number published on the lst OF July
being the commencement of a new volumes affords
an excellent opportunity for new subscribers 10
commence the work. ''5 r" ......
o The numbers already published 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 10 render it, in
every respect, worthy Of lis name: Magazine Of
Art. 10 render tins more strkngly 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 oil 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 engrarlnSs preparing for future numbers
are IA 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
authore>s. Also, an historical novel, entitled
The Dead Bridal" illustrative Of the most inter-
esung period III the history of the Venitian repub-
lie. BY Jonathan Freke Slingsby, Of The Dublin
University Magazine; and contributions from
William and Mary Hewitt, Percy i. St. John
FtzJames y Bren, and other writers OF distnc.
ton in America and Europe. .a.t,~ s
The following is brief outline OF the plan Of
the MagaZue: .,tE ..E @a. T.
l. The historical department abounds with pic
turesdue representations OF the most remarkable
I events which have occurred in this and other
! countries; accompanied with interesting anec-
dotes aud details from the pen of the most emf
neni writers of the day. This depart meu contains
I splendid engravings, designed by the first artists
I in the world and engraved in the highest STYLE OF
4 modern art. ,m. +. a,t. .M ~. AL"
| 2 The portrait gallery. This department con-
si-ts 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.
.. The wonders OF natural history. botany, and
other sciences, developed in choice engravings
Of beasts, birds, fishes insects, forest trees lowers
geological and fossil specimens, &c, with accom-
pauying descriptions. ..... wv H..
/ !. The trumphs of architectural art are dis
played IN eXqnialtely finished representations of
cathedralS, 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-
conipaned with highly finished engraved copies
! OF his rhef&-dTnrrc .'..
t. The scietihc portions are rendered highly
| Interesting by the familiar explanations and the
! numerous diagrams which accompany each sub
/ Ject. .."..." ..n..
T. Manufactures The principal manufacturing
processes IN fully explained by minute
details and abundance of beautiful enera wings
| s. Machinery and inventions have due attention
| paid 10 them. and are described by numerous APP
4 propriate engravngs.
9. The literary department. independently of The
! yarouS articles accompanying the illustrations,
| comprises original and interesting narratives. con-
tributed by the most popular writers OF the day.
/ with numerous illustrations. ... ..r. .-M.... ..
Y In every respect. " The Illustrated Magazine OF
Art is decidedly superior To any magazine of the
day.
Each monthly part contains at least Hn1y superb
engyo,gags, four Of which printed separately
on superiine plate paper.
The greatest care is taken in every department
Of production. The paper i OF the first manufac-
ture, aud the ink supplied from the celebrated
printing ink establishment of Messrs. Lawson d.
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 drawing-room table, and pleas.
ami companion in the study
The parts appear on the first OF every month, al
lwenty -iye cents each, 10 subscribers.
Agcui for Washington, m.
JOE SHILLINGTON,
Odeon Building, coraer "A st. q Penn. Ave.
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