Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-04
rlHE ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF
Sep 29-tT

Il Art.-The number published on the LIST of July,
being the commencement OF a new volume, affords
an excellent opportunity for new subscribers 10
the work.
The numbers already published OF the illustrated
Magazine OF ART have al once placed il 1.-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: a Magazine Of
Art. To render this more strikingly 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 other
performances, and beautifully engraved copies Of
their chief works. The works of one PALMER 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 i'm 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
University Magazine; and contributions from
William and Mary Hewitt, Percy B. ST. John,
FitzJames OBrien, and other writers Of distinc-
ton in America and Europe. ..
The following is a 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.
jotes and details from the pen of the most emf
nent writers OF the day. This department contain.
splendid engravings, designed by tie first artist,
IN the world, and engraved in the highest style o
modern art.
2. The portrait gallery. This department con
Sists of beautifully executed portraits of the lead
ing characters OF the past and present age, espe
cially Of those who figure on the stage of humanit,
as the worlds benetlctors. Each portrait is &C
rompanied by an interesting biographical sketch.
3. The wonders of natural history, botany, and
other sciences, are developed in choice engravings
D beasts, birds, fishes, insects, forest trees. flowers
geological and fossil specimens, &c, with accom-.
panying descriptions.
4. The triumphs of architectural art are dis.
played in exquisitely finished representations OF
cafhedrals, churches, palaces, and other models
Of ancient and modern architectural art.
8. The works of the great masters, selected from,
the principal galleries Of art in the world. In
general, tile portrait Of the masters is given. ac-
companied with highly finished engraved copies
Of his chsfS.d9Hrrs.
q. The scietiiic portions are rendered highly
Interesting by the. familiar ex explanations and the
numerous diagrams which accompany each sub
lect.
7. Manufactures The principal manufacturing
processes in use are fully explained by minute
details, and an abundance of beautiful engravings
s. Machinery and inventions have due attention
paid 10 them, and are described by numerous ap.
propriate engravings.
Q. The literary department, independently OF the
various articles accompanying the illustrations.
comprises original and interesting narratives, con.
,ribnted 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 h,ty snpsy5
engror,ng S, four of which are printed separately.
on superine plate paper.
The greatest care j. taken in every department
Of production. The paper * of the FIRST manuiac.
lure, and the ink supplied from tho celebrated
printing ink establishment Of Messrs. Lawson 81
Co, of Paris. Six Of the monthly portions, when
completed, form a volume, which, for interest,
originality, value, and beauty, defy competition.
il is not only an interesting family book, bui a rich
ornament for a drawing-room table, and a pleas
ant companion in the study.
The parts appear on the first of every month, al
twenty-five cents each, 10 subscribers.
Agent for Washington,
JOE SHILLINGTON,
Odeon Building, corner a 81. 81 Penn. Ave.
Sep. 29-tf*