Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
Sep 29-tM
yl,HE ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF

L Au.-Thc number published on the lst of July.
hcng the commencement of a new volume, affords
an excellent opportunity for new subscribers 10
commence the work
The numbers already published OF the Illustrated
kagaZne OF Art have at once placed il at the head
OF the magazines any publication OF the day,
and expense il be spared to render il, il
every respect, worthy of It's name Magazine OF
Art To render tins more strlkineiy 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 i'll each monthly part ........
The engrarlngs preparing for future numbers
are IN the hands OF the first artists OF Amcrlca
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, historical novel, entitled
The Dead Bridal illustrative Of the most inter
esng period in the history OF the Eenitian repub
lie. by Jonathan Ereke Singsby, OF the Dublin
University Magazine; and contributions from
William and Mary Howitt, Percy L. ST. John,
FnZJames . Bricn, and other writers Of dstinc-
tlon in America. and Europe.
The following is bret outline OF the plan OF
the Magazine: .. .....
|. The historical department abounds with pic
lurcsque representations of the most remarkable
events which have occurred in this and other
countries; accompanied with interesting anec-
doieS 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 III the highest style OF
modern art.
g The portrait gallery. This department con-
siss OF beautifully executed portraits of the lead
ing characters OF the past and present age espe
cially of those who figure the stage of humanity
the worlds benetactOrs Each portrait is
compancd by an interesting biographical sketch
3 The wonders of natural history botany and
other sciences, developed in choice engraviugs
OF beasts birds fishes insects forest trees, flowers,
geological and fossil specimens, &c. with accom-
panyng descriptions.
4. The irulnphs of architectural art are dis
played in eXquislteiy finished representations of
calhedrals churches, palaces and other models
OF ancient and 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-
companed with highly finished engraved copies
OF his ciiets-aT THrfe.
g. The sciehc portions are rendered highly
interesting by the familiar explanations and the
numerous diagrams which accompany each sub
Ject.
T. Manufactures. The principal manufacturing
processes in use are fully explained by minute
details and an abundance of beautiful engravlngs.
paid 10 them and described by numerous APP
prppriate eugPaHings.
O. The literary department independently of the
various articles accompanying the illustrations,
comprises original and Interesting narratives.
tributed by the most popular writers of the day,
with numerous illustrations.
in every respect. The illustrated Magazine OF
Art" l. decidedly superior to any magazine Of the
day.
Each monthly part contains al least hiay ys~perJ
tuyrarimys, four of which printed separately,
on supcrdne late paper.
The greatest care Is taken in every department
OF production. The paper is Of the frst manutac-
lure. and the ink supplied from the celebrated
printing ink establishment OF Messrs. Lawson S
90, OF Paris. six OF the monthly portions, when
completed form volume. which, for interest
originality value, and beauty, defy competition.
IL j. no; only an interesting family book but rich
ornament Tor a drawing room table and a pleas.
ant companion in the study
The parts appear on the first of every month a,
TWENTY-FIVE cSnts each. 10 subscribers.
Agent Tor Washington,
JOE SHILLlNGTON
Odcon Building, corner ~ ST. n Penn. Ave.
Sep. 29-tt*