The Historic Gallery of Portraits and Paintings: Or, Biographical Review, 7. köideVernor, Hood, and Sharpe, 1811 |
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... expression and the thought ! In the exposure of facts his diction is sim- ply elegant . When he applies calculation to morality he contents himself with appearing intelligible . If he details an experiment he is precise and clear ; we ...
... expression and the thought ! In the exposure of facts his diction is sim- ply elegant . When he applies calculation to morality he contents himself with appearing intelligible . If he details an experiment he is precise and clear ; we ...
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... expression , while others contain little else than dull narrative of fiction without imagination , and of events without interest . The prin- cipal of these paladins was Orlando , the great hero of chivalry , whose fabulous achievements ...
... expression , while others contain little else than dull narrative of fiction without imagination , and of events without interest . The prin- cipal of these paladins was Orlando , the great hero of chivalry , whose fabulous achievements ...
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... of colouring , except in a few instances , where they have been dark- ened by time . What particularly distinguishes this painter , is correctness of drawing , a pathetic style , and a just and noble expression . Among his most cele-
... of colouring , except in a few instances , where they have been dark- ened by time . What particularly distinguishes this painter , is correctness of drawing , a pathetic style , and a just and noble expression . Among his most cele-
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Or, Biographical Review. a just and noble expression . Among his most cele- brated pictures are the Communion of St. Jerome , and the Cure of the Demoniac Boy ; his landscapes are painted in a fine style , and are numerous . In his ...
Or, Biographical Review. a just and noble expression . Among his most cele- brated pictures are the Communion of St. Jerome , and the Cure of the Demoniac Boy ; his landscapes are painted in a fine style , and are numerous . In his ...
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... expression of his gratitude , and the sympathy of the audience the best eulogy , and most flattering mark of distinc- tion which Garrick had received . On closing his theatrical career he retired to Hampton , where he de voted his hours ...
... expression of his gratitude , and the sympathy of the audience the best eulogy , and most flattering mark of distinc- tion which Garrick had received . On closing his theatrical career he retired to Hampton , where he de voted his hours ...
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