The Thames: Or, Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings and Picturesque Scenery on the Banks of that Noble River, Volume 1Vernor, Hood & Sharpe and W.B. Cooke, 1811 - England |
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... figure , which at once harmonize with and diversify the scenery of the place . Every therm has its motto or its poesy , and every building its inscription , all happily selected to heighten or suggest appropriate senti- ment , and aid ...
... figure , which at once harmonize with and diversify the scenery of the place . Every therm has its motto or its poesy , and every building its inscription , all happily selected to heighten or suggest appropriate senti- ment , and aid ...
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... figure of the Virgin , ( the Abbey seal , ) seated on a throne , and holding the infant Saviour in her arms , carved in marble , still remains , and is placed in a niche in the tower . " THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY NGY AND Drawn by 5 ...
... figure of the Virgin , ( the Abbey seal , ) seated on a throne , and holding the infant Saviour in her arms , carved in marble , still remains , and is placed in a niche in the tower . " THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY NGY AND Drawn by 5 ...
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... figures ; the island , from that circum- stance , received the name by which it is distinguished . When the present Duke disposed of Langley , this pleasant little spot , which was a kind of appendage to it , was also sold . It has had ...
... figures ; the island , from that circum- stance , received the name by which it is distinguished . When the present Duke disposed of Langley , this pleasant little spot , which was a kind of appendage to it , was also sold . It has had ...
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... figures of Pha- raoh's daughter , and Moses in the bulrushes ; and six smaller ones , by Zucarelli ; a Magdalen , by Sir P. Lely ; Earl of Surry , by Holbein ; De Bray , the painter , and his family , in the characters of Anthony and ...
... figures of Pha- raoh's daughter , and Moses in the bulrushes ; and six smaller ones , by Zucarelli ; a Magdalen , by Sir P. Lely ; Earl of Surry , by Holbein ; De Bray , the painter , and his family , in the characters of Anthony and ...
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... figures , and one of the best which adorn the ceilings . In this apartment were the other four Cartoons of Raphael , which are removed to Hampton Court . The pictures which now decorate it are , a Prome- theus , by young Palma ; Duns ...
... figures , and one of the best which adorn the ceilings . In this apartment were the other four Cartoons of Raphael , which are removed to Hampton Court . The pictures which now decorate it are , a Prome- theus , by young Palma ; Duns ...
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