Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-27
Sep 2e-,f*
H,HE ILLUsTRATED MAGAzINE or

Il Art.-The number published on the LIST OF July,
being the commencement OF new volume affords
an excellent opportunity for new subscribers 10
commence the work. g.
The numbers already published of the illustrated
Magazine OF Art have al once placed il at the head
Of the magazines any publication Of the day.
and no expense will be spared TO render il, in
every respect, worthy of its name: Magazine of
Art To render this 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. ,.t. '.s..
| 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
authoress Also, historical novel, entitled
The Dead Bridal" Illustrative Of The most inter-
esting period in the history OF the Ventan repub-
lie, by Jonathan Freke Sngsby of the Dublin
University Magazine; and contributions from
William and Mary Hewitt, Percy b. St. John,
FitzJames O'Brien and other writers OF distinc-
ton in America and Europe.
The following is a brief outline Of the plan Of
the Magazine:
l. The historical department abounds with pic
,uresaue representations of the most remarkable
/ events which have occurred in this and other
I countries; accompanied with interesting anec-
dotes and details from the pen of the most emf
nent writers of the day. This department contains
! splendid eRgFaylngs. designed BY the first artists
in the world, and engraved in the highest style OF
| modern art. .'.. .. 49,
2. The portrait gallery This department con,
sists 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
as the worlds benefactors. Each portrait is ac-
/ companed by an interesting biographical sketch.
| 3. The wonders of natural history, botany, and
other sciences, developed in choice engrayings
of beasts, birds fishes insects, forest trees lowers
geological and fossil specimens, &c, with accom-
panying descriptions.
4. The trinmphs Of architectural art are dis
played in exquisitely finished representations of
| cathedrals, 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 at
companed with highly finished engraved copies
| of his chefs-danvre. .@.
| g. The seelhc portions are rendered highly
| interesting by the familiar explanations and the
numerous diagrams which accompany each sub
1 lect.
| T. Manufactures. The principal manufacturing
( processes in fully explained by minute
details. and abundance of beautiful engravngs.
$. Machinery and inventions have due attention
| paid to them. and aso described by numerous APP
! propriate engravings.
! g. The literary department, independently Of the
various articles accompanying the illustrations,
comprises original and interesting narratives con-
tribuied 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 al least thirty sRper5
engrarings, four Of which are printed separately,
on superfne plate paper.
The greatest 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 g.
Co., of Paris. Six OF the monthly portions, when
completed, form volume, which, for interest
originality, value, and beauty defy competition.
1t is only interesting family book, but rich
ornament for drawing room tabls, and pleas
ant companion in the study.
The parts appear on the first of every month al
twenty-five cents each, IL subscribers.
Agent for Washington,
~.s+ JOE SHILLINGTON,
Odeon Building corner A ST. IL Penn. Ave.
Sep. 29-iT "