The Historic Gallery of Portraits and Paintings: Or, Biographical Review, Volume 3Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe, 1808 - Biography |
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... artist imitated the style of Raphael . The figure is remarkable for the grace of its attitude and the chastity of its design ; and the drapery is arranged in the most tasteful manner . SCHAH - ABBAS . London Publishd by Vernor Hood &
... artist imitated the style of Raphael . The figure is remarkable for the grace of its attitude and the chastity of its design ; and the drapery is arranged in the most tasteful manner . SCHAH - ABBAS . London Publishd by Vernor Hood &
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... artists of his country , who , for the most part , have evinced a disposition to follow the national taste , that is , smitten , with what is grand . This correct taste , for a time disre- garded towards the end of the reign of Louis XV ...
... artists of his country , who , for the most part , have evinced a disposition to follow the national taste , that is , smitten , with what is grand . This correct taste , for a time disre- garded towards the end of the reign of Louis XV ...
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... artists have not failed to acknowledge the services they received from Le Brun ; nor was he ever the enemy of Mignard , though he indulged towards him the most intolerable rancour . At length a lingering illness compelled Le Brun to ...
... artists have not failed to acknowledge the services they received from Le Brun ; nor was he ever the enemy of Mignard , though he indulged towards him the most intolerable rancour . At length a lingering illness compelled Le Brun to ...
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... of that hero , and the defeat of Porus , are the most celebrated . Almost the whole of the works of this painter have been engraved by the best artists . Painted by Himself A. CARRACCI Engravd by George Cooke ANNIBAL LE BRUN . [ FRANCE .
... of that hero , and the defeat of Porus , are the most celebrated . Almost the whole of the works of this painter have been engraved by the best artists . Painted by Himself A. CARRACCI Engravd by George Cooke ANNIBAL LE BRUN . [ FRANCE .
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... artists , thirsting for information and success . Lodovico directed the whole by his wisdom and advice ; Agostino taught perspective , and directed his attention to other branches of the art ; while Annibal furnished examples , and ...
... artists , thirsting for information and success . Lodovico directed the whole by his wisdom and advice ; Agostino taught perspective , and directed his attention to other branches of the art ; while Annibal furnished examples , and ...
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