The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-07-11
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Superior PORTRAIT Of Washington

Superior PORTRAIT Of Washington
This beautiful Picture is tho most mag lili-
cent specfmeh of Lithographic painting,
ever yet execd tied, having received tmpres.
sions ff6m
SEVENTEEN DIFFERENT PLATES.
Of various shades and colors, blended to-
getRor with the utmost care and precision
into one harmonious whole. No pains or
expense were spared in securing upon its
production, the services of the most skill
ful artists in the country, and it forms one
OF the proudest triumphs Of American Art
1t should grace and adorn the walls of EVE
RY AMERICAN HOME, and enable the
beholders to realise the poetic truth, that "a
thing OF Beauty is n JOY forever" The CEN
tire piece consists of n life-like portrait Of
THE ILLUSTRIOUS WASHINGTON
which is an exact copy of one of his best
portraits taken from life with all the origi-
nal coloring exactly copied. His portrait is
enclosed in frame work representing thr-
teen stars typical of the thirteen original
colonies. On the right is
A FEMALE FIGURE OF LIBERTY,
and on the left one Of Fortitude, both splcn-
didiy executed. Above them are figures re-
presenting Justice and Mercy. At the top
is represention of the Guardian Spirit of
America, and Eagle by her side and surroun-
ded by representations of the different
BRANCHES OF AMERICAN INDUSTRY
and trumphs Of AmGricGn genius, embra-
cling hundreds of different objects, colored
with lfe-Iike accuracy, and aristically blend
ed together with great skill. Az the bot
tom, et.cased in tasteful bordering, arc fig
ures typical Of wisdom, and in the centre of
the lower part, beautiful representation of
the New York Crystal Palace. From num-
erous notices of the press, which space does
not permit the publication Of, we extract
the following from an article in the Phila-
delphia Pennsylvainian:
",The design is decidedly original and
evidences n taste as pure and sensitive as
the work is unique and gorgeous. At first
glance, the beholdor is struck with the gen.
eral appearance of the picture-upon n
second look, he is not only delighted but
will cXclaim, what magnificent affair
what splendid design-what happy blen-
ding Of colors. 1t is true. The engraving
Is one Of the richest specimens of the art
extant, and deserves place in every parlor
in the city.
The size Of the plate is % by3O inches. A
picture somewhat in the same style, has
recently st'd readily Ia England for five
gnneas. or $25. To place this within the
reach of all however, copies will be care
fully packed and State TO which the picture
is to be sent. Wherever packages can be
received by express that mode of conveyance C
will perhaps, be preferable; where that is
not the case they can be sent through the
mail.
~ Post Masters are reque fed to act
rs Agent for its sale.
Young men desirous cf employment
in its sale, as well as news-agents, and the
trade generally, viii be supplied on liberal
terms. AS but n limited number Of copies
have been printed, and the plates have since
been destroyed, Application must be made
scon.
All orders must be addressed to
J. l. RINGWALT,.
Box 1894, Philadelpoia p. ..