Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-26
YNHE ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF
Sep 29--tfs

il Art.-The number published on the Isl 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 Arr have at once placed il al the head
OF the magazines or any publication of the day.
and no expense will be spared 10 render il. in
| every respect, worthy Of its name: Magazine of
Art To render this mare 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 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. 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 bv the
authoress. Also, historical novel, entitled
g The Dead Bridal, illustrative of the most inter-
estlng period IN the history Of the Ventian repub-
lie, by Jonathan Freke Slingsby of the Dublin
University Magazine; and contributions from
William and Mary Hewitt, Percy b. ST. John.
FitzJames O'Brien, and other writers OF distinc.
ton in America and Europe.
The following is brief outline OF the plan of
the Magazine:
l. The historical department abounds with pic
| turesque representations of the most remarkable
| events which have occurred in this and other
countries; accompanied with interesting nnec.
| 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-
sists Of beautifully executed portraits Of the lead.
I'M al n ha and
cially of those who figure the stage of humanity
as the worlds benefactors. Each portrait is ac-
companed by an interesting biographical sketch
| g. The wonders of natural history, botany and
other sciences, are developed in choice engravngs
ofbeasts birds fishes, insects, forest trees. flowers,
geological and fossil specimens, &c, with accom-
| panying descriptions.
| i. The triumphs of architectural art are DIS
| played in exqusitely finished representations Of
oathedrals, churches, palaces, and other models
| of ancient and modern architectural art.
| S. The works of the great masters, selected from
the principal galleries of arr in the world. In
| general, the portrait Of the masters is given ac-
companied with highly finished engraved copies
| of his chefs-d 9Hrre
/ 6. The seietidc portions are rendered highly
interesting by the familiar explanations and the
numerous diagrams which accompany each sub
Ject
7. Manufactures. The principal manufacturing
processes in use are fully explained by minute
4 uttdiiS, Vi DtdutlIul eUHrdVlngS
s. Machinery and inventions have due attention
paid to them, and are described by numerous APP
propriate engravings.
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,
4 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 snper5
engyarings, four Of which are printed separately,
on supcrfne 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 &
Co.. Of Paris. Six Of the monthly portions, when
completed, form a volume, which, for interest
originality, value and beauty, defy competition
II is not only interesting family book, but rich
ornament for a drawing-room table, and pleas
ant companion in the study
| The parts appear on the FIRST EVERY month, al
twenty five cents each, ts subscribers.
| Agent for Washington,
| JOE SHILLINGTON
| Odeon Building, corner ~ ST. 81 Penn. Ave.
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