Washington sentinel., 1853-10-13
rT,HE ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF

Art.--The number published on the lst OF July,
beng the commencement OF 4 new volume affords
an excellent opportunity for subscribers TO
commence the work.
The numbers already published OF the Illustrated
Magazine of Art have al 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 lis name: Magazine of
Art. To render tins more strikingly apparent, the
proprietor has determined 10 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 Ia each monthly part.
The engravings preparing for future numbers
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
auhoress. Also, historical novel, entitled
I" The Dead Bridal, illustrative of the most inter-
estmg period in the history OF the Nentan repub-
lic. by Jonathan Freke Slingsby OF the Dublin
University Magazine; and contributions from
William and Mary Hewitt, Percy b. ST. John,
EitzJames OBrien, and other writers OF distinc-
tion in America aud Europe
The following is brief outline Of the plan of
the Magazine:
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 emi-
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.
9 The portrait gallery. This department con-
.sts OF beautifully executed portraits OF the lead
ing characters OF the past and present age, espe-
clay of those who figure on the stage OF humanity
the worlds benetactors. 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
ofbeasts birds, fishes, insects, forest trees flowers
geological and fossil specimens, Ne, with accom-
panying descriptions.
A. The triumphs of architectural ART are dis
PLAYED in exquisitely finished representations Of
eathedrals, churches palaces, and other models
OF ancient aad 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-
companled with highly finished engraved copies
of his ehsts-danrTe.
G. The scietihc portions rendered highly
interesting by the familiar explanations and the
numerous diagrams which accompany each sub
Iect.
T. Manufactures. The principal manufacturing
processes in use fully explained by minute
details, and all abundance OF beautiful engravings.
s. Machinery and inventions have due attention
paid To them, and are described by numerous APP
proprate engravings.
.. 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 al least thirty SnpeyJ
e5igfariAgs, four of which are printed separately,
superine plate paper.
The greatest care il taken in every department
Of production. The paper is of The first manuiac-
ture, and the ink supplied from the celebrated
printing ink establishment OF Me,srs Lawson a.
Co, OF Paris. Six Of the monthly portions when
completed, form volume, which, for interest,"
originality, value, aud beauty defy competition
IL is not only an interesting family book but rich
ornament for drawingroom table, aad a pleas
ant companion in the study,
The parts appear on the first Of every month. NJ
twenty-five cants each. To subscribers
Agent for Washington
JOE SIIlLLINGTON
Odeon Building, corner u 81. u Penn Ave
Sep. 2o--ti*