Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-02
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bc4ag the commencement OF new volume affords
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The numbers already published OF the Illustrated
Iayrzlnr o, Art have al placed II at the head
.i the magazines or any puhlra,lon OF the day
and uu expense vail he spared 10 render II, IN
every respect worthy OF its name: Magazine OF
Arl, To render this more strihinsly apparent. the
proprietor has determined to Incorporate with
The Magazine Of .irl," TIE " History and Works
~ The Painters OF all Nations. This splendid
series includes Biographical notices OF various
painters 81 celebrity. catalogues Of their
performances and beautifully engraved copies Of
their .het WORKS. The work, OF one painter will
apprar IA cal monthly part.
.The engraving> preparing for future numbers
III ;hr hands oi the first artists OF America,
England. France. and (ierinany a series OF tales
ui tn, most interesting description are ia the
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THE Dead Bridal. illustrative Of the most inter
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| ntvrr.!ly Magazine; and contributions from
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FuzJl,n"> pl;f,cn. and other writers vi diStinc:
,ion IN America and Europe.
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Z. The portrait gallery. This department con
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rs The u..,ldS irt"iactnr>. Each portrait is &C.
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o. Tn" literary department independently Of the
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+.iib urIucrous illustrations.
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