Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-26
Sep 29-tf*

Il Art-The number published on the | ST of july
beng the commencement of a new volume, affords
an excellent opportunity for new subscribers Ia
commence the work.
The numbers already published of the illustrated
Magazine OF Art have at once placed il at the head
| OF the magazines or any publication OF the day
and no expense will be spared to render IT, In
every respect, worthy of its name: Magazine Of
Art 10 render this more strikngly 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 thel
4 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, 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
anthoress Also, an historical novel, entitled
The Dead Bridal, illustrative of the most inter-
estng 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,
FtzJames OBrien, 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 anec-
dotes and details from the pen of. the most emf
nent writers of theday. This department contains
splendid engravngs, designed BY the first artists
| in the world, and engraved in the highest style oil
modern art.
O. The portrait gallery This department con.
sists of beautifully executed portraits of the lead
1 ing characters Of the past and present age espe.
cially of those who figure on the stage of humanity
| az the worlds benefactors. Each portrait is &C.
cempaniod by an lntere sting biographical sketch.
3. The wonders Of natural history botany, and
other sciences, are developed in choice engfayings
oibeass, birds, fishes insects forest trees flowers
| geological and fossil specimens, Nc, with accom-
! panying descriptions.
/ 4. The trumphs Of architectural art are dis
| played in exquisltely finished representations OF
| eathedrals 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 &c
companied with highly finished engraved copies
8. The scietific portions are rendered highly
interesting by the familiar 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
5. Machinery and inventions have due attention
paid 10 them and are described by numerous ap
proprate en2ravings.
9. The literary department, independently OF tn,
various articles accompanying the illustrations
comprises original and interesting narratives, con
tributed BY the most popular writer's of the day
with numerous illustrations.
/ In every respect, & The Illustrated Magazine O
Arr is decidedly superior to any magazine OF the
| day.
Each monthly part contains al least Mirfy snpe,l
eugyaviags, four of which are printed separately
on superiine 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 wber
| completed form volume, which, for interest
originality, value, and beauty, defy competition
II Is not only interesting family book but rcl
ornament for drawing-room table, and pleas
ant companion in the study.
The parts appear on the first of every month, a
twenty-five cents each, 10 subscribers.
Agent for Washington,
JOE SHILLINGTQN,
odeon Building, corner Al 81. q Penn. Ave.
Sep. 29--tf*