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Page 122
... exhibition of David's celebrated painting of the suspension of the battle between the Sabines and the Romans , produced by the wives of the latter rushing , with their children in their arms , between the ap- proaching warriors . David ...
... exhibition of David's celebrated painting of the suspension of the battle between the Sabines and the Romans , produced by the wives of the latter rushing , with their children in their arms , between the ap- proaching warriors . David ...
Page 152
... and far surpassing every other institution of the same nature , in the present times . The first apartment is about the size of the exhibition room of Somerset house , and lighted as MUSEUM , OR PALACE OF ARTS . 153 that is.
... and far surpassing every other institution of the same nature , in the present times . The first apartment is about the size of the exhibition room of Somerset house , and lighted as MUSEUM , OR PALACE OF ARTS . 153 that is.
Page 155
... can do justice to such a magnificent collection . This exhibition is open to the public three days in the week , and at other times to students and strangers , upon their producing their pass- 1 156 MUSEUM , OR PALACE OF ARTS . ports .
... can do justice to such a magnificent collection . This exhibition is open to the public three days in the week , and at other times to students and strangers , upon their producing their pass- 1 156 MUSEUM , OR PALACE OF ARTS . ports .
Page 157
... exhibitions , no money for admission is required or expected . No person is admitted with a stick , and guards attend to preserve the pictures from injury , and the exhibition from riot . The gallery of the Louvre is at present ...
... exhibitions , no money for admission is required or expected . No person is admitted with a stick , and guards attend to preserve the pictures from injury , and the exhibition from riot . The gallery of the Louvre is at present ...
Page 207
... exhibition , that great genius is not always sepa- rated from great labour , and unwearied persever- ance . From the Gobelins the garden of plants at- tracted my steps , which is considered to be the largest , and most valuable ...
... exhibition , that great genius is not always sepa- rated from great labour , and unwearied persever- ance . From the Gobelins the garden of plants at- tracted my steps , which is considered to be the largest , and most valuable ...
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