Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-01
HERMAN J. MEYER,
New York. No. 164, William-st.
JOE ~SHILLINGTON,
Agent for Washington.
T,HE ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE or
Sep 29-tfs

Art.-The number published on the 1st 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 Art have atonce placed il at the head
OF the magazines or any publication OF the day,
and no expense will be spared 10 render it, in
every respect, worthy OF its name: a Magazine OF
Art. To render tins more strikingly 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 in each monthly part.
Ihe enSrayings 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 oil
Life written and illustrated by Anna Mary.
daughter of William aud 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 Vcnitian repub-
lie, by Jonathan Freke Slingsby, of the Dublin
University Magazine; and contributions from
William and Mary Hewitt, Percy i. St. John,
FitzJames OBricn, and other writers of distinc-
ton in America and Europe.
The following is a 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 emf.
lent 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 art.
2. The portrait gallery. This department con.
sists of beautifully executed portraits Of the lead.
1 nar " hnFnrta a fhn nnEf anil ..Sa .~a a.xa
cially ofthose who figure on the stage Of humanity
as the worlds beneiaciors, Each portrait is ac-
companied by an interesting biographical sketch.
3. The wonders OF natural history, botany, and
other sciences, are developed in choice engravings
of beasts, birds. fishes, insects, forest trees. flowers,
geological and fossil specimens, &C., with accom-
panying descriptions.
4. The triumphs Of architectural arr are dis
played in exquistely finished representations Of
eatledrals, churches, palaces, and other models
Of ancient and modern architectural art.
S. 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 T.
6. The ~scieiitic portions are rendered highly
interesting by the familiar explanations and the
numerous diagrams which accompany each sub
Iect.
Z. Manufactures. The principal manufacturing
processes IN use are fully explained by minute
IclHllS, ana an abundance OF beautiful engrn slngs.
S. Machinery aud inventions have due attention
paid 10 them, and are described BY Numerous ap.
p%ropriate engravlngs.. .,
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.
with numerous illustrations.
In every respect, " The Illustrated Magazine al
Art" IS decidedly superior 10 any magazine OF the
LAY.
Each monthly part contains nj least Mitty superb
engrarfngS, four OF which are printed separately,
on superine plate paper. !
The greatest care * 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 Mc:srs. 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 an interesting family book but a ricl
ornament for a drawing-room table, and a pleas
ant companion in the study.
The parts appear on the first Of every month, nj
twenty-five cents each, 10 subscribers.
Agent for Washington,
JOE SIILLINGTON,
Odcon Building, corner ~ st. & Penn. Ave.
Sen. OFFS