Washington sentinel., 1853-11-06
Sep 29tn
T,HE ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF

TTNHE ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE OF
IL Art.-The number published on the Sc of July
being the commencement of new volume affords
an excellent opportunity for new subscribers 10
commence the work. tsa as
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. 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 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 A series of tales
of the most interesting description are in the
course of publication, including I" 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 Howitt, Percy b. ST. John,
FitzJames OBricn, and other writer's Of distinc-
ton in America and Europe.
The following is 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.
dotes 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 in the highest style OF
! modern an.
2. The portrait gallery. This department con-
sists of beautifully executed portraits of the lead
ing characters of the past and present age, espe-
cialy of those who figure on the stage Of humanity
as the worlds bencfactors Each portrait is ac-
| companed by an interesting biographical sketch.
3. The wonders Of natural history, botany and
other sciences, developed in choice engravings
OF beasts, birds fishes insects, forest trees owers
geological and fossil specimens, &c, with accom-
panyng descriptions.
4. The ,riumphs of architectural art are DIS
played in exquisitely finished representations Of
cathedrals, churches, palaces, and other models
Of ancient and modern architectural art.
3. 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
companied with highly finished engraved copies
Of his ehefS-d9mrrs
/ g. The seietifc portions are rendered highly
interesting by the familiar explanations and the
numerous diagrams which accompany each sub
| ject.
4 Manufactures The principal manufacturing
| processes in use are fully explained by minute
details and an abundance of beautiful engrayings.
/ g. Machinery and inventions have due attention
! paid to them, and are described by numerous ap-
4 propriate engravings
9. The literary department, Independently or the
various articles accompanying the illustrations,
comprises original and interesting narratives, con-
tributed by the most popular writers of the day,
with numerous illustrations.
/ In every respect, " The Illustrated Magazine of
Art is decidedly superior TO any magazine Of the
| day.
Each monthly part contains at least hiy1y superb
engyarings, four of which printed separately.
| on superfne 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 a.
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 of every month, at
| twenty-five cents each, to subscribers.
Agent for Washington,
JOE SHILLINGTON,
odeon Building, corner Al ST. & Penn. Ave.
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