The History of the Royal Academy of Arts from Its Foundation in 1768 to the Present Time: With Biographical Notices of All the Members, 2. kötetLongman, Green, Longman, Roberts, & Green, 1862 |
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24. oldal
... beauty of finish and by a closeness of imitation , that made his studies on white paper where lights are left , resemble exquisite drawings in chalk in which the lights are put on . His first commission was received from Mr. Payne ...
... beauty of finish and by a closeness of imitation , that made his studies on white paper where lights are left , resemble exquisite drawings in chalk in which the lights are put on . His first commission was received from Mr. Payne ...
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... beauty , he yielded to none . He has sometimes been censured for rather a theatrical taste in his attitudes , approaching to the meretricious ; but in general they are dignified , graceful , and easy . Early in life he aimed at a depth ...
... beauty , he yielded to none . He has sometimes been censured for rather a theatrical taste in his attitudes , approaching to the meretricious ; but in general they are dignified , graceful , and easy . Early in life he aimed at a depth ...
34. oldal
... beauty , scenes from the " Lady of the Lake , " displaying taste and talent , and , in 1817 ( having been elected an Associate in the preceding year ) , a more ambitious work , entitled , ' Ceres , disconsolate for the loss of ...
... beauty , scenes from the " Lady of the Lake , " displaying taste and talent , and , in 1817 ( having been elected an Associate in the preceding year ) , a more ambitious work , entitled , ' Ceres , disconsolate for the loss of ...
45. oldal
... beauty , and gives them an air of womanly dignity ; while his men are full of living character , whether of humour or quaintness , or of a higher cast . " His literary productions are of considerable value especially to artists . In ...
... beauty , and gives them an air of womanly dignity ; while his men are full of living character , whether of humour or quaintness , or of a higher cast . " His literary productions are of considerable value especially to artists . In ...
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... beauty of mercy . The three Judith ' pictures patriotism and self - devotion to her country , her people , and her God ; and in Ulysses and the Syrens , ' the im- portance of resisting sensual delights . " All these ( except the last ...
... beauty of mercy . The three Judith ' pictures patriotism and self - devotion to her country , her people , and her God ; and in Ulysses and the Syrens , ' the im- portance of resisting sensual delights . " All these ( except the last ...
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admirable afterwards Antique appointed architect Architecture Historical painting attained attend awarded beauty became a student born British Institution building C. R. Cockerell character collection colour commenced Council death diploma displayed drawing Duke Earl Eastlake elected an Associate eminent engraved erected executed exhibitors father funds genius George George Jones gold medal Government Henry Historical painting Sculpture honour instruction J. M. W. Turner John Keeper King labours Lady landscape Landseer large number lectures Leslie Living Model London Lord Majesty ment National Gallery obtained painter Parliament portraits premiums present President Prince Consort profession Professor purchased Queen received Reynolds Richard Richard Westmacott Robert Royal Academician Royal Academy Samuel Cousins scene School Sculpture Secretary silver medals Sir Charles Sir Charles Eastlake Sir M. A. Shee sketches Smirke Society Somerset House specimens style subjects subsequently Sydney Smirke talent taste tion Trafalgar Square Turner Vernon William
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57. oldal - every stile, and stump, and lane in the village : as long as I am able to hold a brush, I shall never cease to paint them."* No.
237. oldal - The advancement of the fine arts and of practical science will be readily recognized by you as worthy of the attention of a great and enlightened nation. I have directed that a comprehensive scheme shall be laid before you, having in view the promotion of these objects, towards which I invite your aid and co-operation.
204. oldal - This magnificent facade, 900 feet in length, is divided into five principal compartments, panelled with tracery, and decorated with rows of statues and shields of arms of the Kings and Queens of England, from the Conquest to the present time.
228. oldal - ... as judge, a great public, for the greater part wholly uneducated in art, and thus led by professional writers, who often strive to impress the public with a great idea of their own artistic knowledge by the merciless manner in which they treat works which cost those who produced them the highest efforts of mind or feeling.
82. oldal - to inquire into the best means of extending a knowledge of the arts, and of the principles of design, among the people (especially the manufacturing population) of the country ; also to inquire into the constitution, management, and effects of institutions connected with the arts.
214. oldal - Dutch landscape painters, are the most splendid proof that the charm of a work of art lies far more in a profound and pure feeling of nature, in the knowledge and masterly use of the means of representation which art supplies, than in the subject.
178. oldal - The Visit of the Queen of Sheba,' 'The Building of the Temple,' 'The Judgment of Daniel,' ' Daniel in the Lions' Den,' and
29. oldal - ... expenses and loss of time. My journey to Rome will be on the same. These appear to be liberal terms, and I am .sure are meant as such by the Prince. The first was of my own proposing, when the question was asked me; but I must still look to the honour I have received, and the good fortune of having been thus distinguished in my profession, as the chief good resulting from it, for many unavoidable circumstances make it of less pecuniary advantage.
16. oldal - I am now advanced in life," he said, " and the time of decay is coming : but, come when it will, I hope to have the good sense not to prolong the contest for fame with younger and, perhaps, abler men. No self-love shall prevent me from retiring, and that cheerfully, to privacy ; and I consider I shall do but an act of justice to others as well as mercy to myself.
228. oldal - The works of art, by being publicly exhibited and offered for sale, are becoming articles of trade, following, as such, the unreasoning laws of markets and fashion ; and public and even private patronage is swayed by their tyrannical influence.