The Gallery of Pictures Painted by Benjamin West Esqr. Historical Painter, to His Majesty, and President of the Royal AcademyJoseph Thomas, 1820 - 22 pages |
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... delineations , he is unsurpassed for unity of design and precision of execution . His colouring was rich and glowing , and although in the following sketches this charm is withdrawn , the publisher trusts that , in other respects ...
... delineations , he is unsurpassed for unity of design and precision of execution . His colouring was rich and glowing , and although in the following sketches this charm is withdrawn , the publisher trusts that , in other respects ...
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... delineation , therefore , of these high and immortalized beings , the energies and beauties of the pencil must correspond with those traced by the pen of the poet : the utmost truth and vigour of drawing must be united to the highest ...
... delineation , therefore , of these high and immortalized beings , the energies and beauties of the pencil must correspond with those traced by the pen of the poet : the utmost truth and vigour of drawing must be united to the highest ...
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... delineation of forms involved and angular . The drapery is as judiciously divested of broad masses ; for the elegant simplicity of such masses would detract from the due delineation of the haggard , neglected , care - worn wretch ...
... delineation of forms involved and angular . The drapery is as judiciously divested of broad masses ; for the elegant simplicity of such masses would detract from the due delineation of the haggard , neglected , care - worn wretch ...
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... delineated with a most natural and pathetic gradation . The whole retinue of Venus partake in her affliction . Even the doves and swans are sympathetically attracted by the tragic event . One of the dogs lies close to his master in mute ...
... delineated with a most natural and pathetic gradation . The whole retinue of Venus partake in her affliction . Even the doves and swans are sympathetically attracted by the tragic event . One of the dogs lies close to his master in mute ...
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... delineation . The importance of the main figure is indicated no less by the train of celestials en- gaged with him , than by the usually introduced radiance round his head , but still more expressively by his own personal dignity , and ...
... delineation . The importance of the main figure is indicated no less by the train of celestials en- gaged with him , than by the usually introduced radiance round his head , but still more expressively by his own personal dignity , and ...
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admirable agreeable Alexander Apollo artist B.West P.RA beautiful behold BELISARIUS BENJAMIN WEST Cæsar Cave of Despaire character chase colours contrast Corbould countenance dead death delineation DESPAIR OF VENUS dignity Diomede display divine drapery Drawn & Engraved Drawn &Engraved Drawn by H elegant eminent endless pain Engraved by H Engraved by H.Moses exhibited expression eyes face father favour feelings figures Finch Lane genius glory glowing Goddess grace Greece grief hand head heart hero Homer honour human Iliad immortal impression Joseph Thomas JUDGMENT OF HERCULES kiss Knight lady land lifted LIGHTNING WHICH PRECEDES London looks mind misery Moab Moses murderous natural noble objects Orestes Pain Painted by B.West Parmenio passion pathetic Patroclus pencil picture plague Pleasure poet poetic portrait prostrate PYLADES R. H. Painted Rome scene sorrow soul sovereign steeds sublimity talents terror thee Thetis thou truth unto venerable vigour West's wretched youth