The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and General Literature, 20. köideLittle, Brown, 1886 |
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Page 102
... Italy on foot , and was well received at Rome by Pietro di Cortona , who employed him on the ceilings of the Barberini palace and on those of the Pitti at Florence . In 1643 he returned to Mar- seilles , where he painted portraits and ...
... Italy on foot , and was well received at Rome by Pietro di Cortona , who employed him on the ceilings of the Barberini palace and on those of the Pitti at Florence . In 1643 he returned to Mar- seilles , where he painted portraits and ...
Page 113
... Italy , and was beginning to take firm root in France . No English composer had as yet soared above the songs and choruses introduced into the masques , the comedies , and the tragedies of the period , for the purpose of enliven- ing ...
... Italy , and was beginning to take firm root in France . No English composer had as yet soared above the songs and choruses introduced into the masques , the comedies , and the tragedies of the period , for the purpose of enliven- ing ...
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... Italy , but her position was critical , as in the north she had had trouble with the Etruscans and Gauls , while in the south the Lucanians and Bruttians were making common cause with Tarentum and the Greek cities . In fact there was ...
... Italy , but her position was critical , as in the north she had had trouble with the Etruscans and Gauls , while in the south the Lucanians and Bruttians were making common cause with Tarentum and the Greek cities . In fact there was ...
Page 211
... Italy . In 1799 , when the Austrians with Suwaroff's help reconquered Northern Italy , he distinguished himself at the battles of Novi and the Trebbia , displaying , accord- ing to the despatches of General Mélas , great presence of ...
... Italy . In 1799 , when the Austrians with Suwaroff's help reconquered Northern Italy , he distinguished himself at the battles of Novi and the Trebbia , displaying , accord- ing to the despatches of General Mélas , great presence of ...
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... Italy , and he accord- ingly started with his wife . In London he was kindly received by Sir Joshua Reynolds , who gave him excellent advice as to his study in Rome , especially recommending to his attention the works of Michelangelo ...
... Italy , and he accord- ingly started with his wife . In London he was kindly received by Sir Joshua Reynolds , who gave him excellent advice as to his study in Rome , especially recommending to his attention the works of Michelangelo ...
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