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Introductory lessons, with familiar examples in landscape, for the use of those who are desirous of gaining some knowledge of the pleasing art of painting in water colours; to which are added some clear and simple rules, Exemplified BY Suitable Sketches And More Finished Paintings. AS This Work IS Chiefly Intended For The Mere Beginner, The Rules Are Both Familiar And Progressive. To which are added, instructions for executing transparencies, In A Style Both Novel And Easy. By James Roberts, Portrait Painter To His Royal Highness The Duke Of Clarence.
Roberts, James, 1753-approximately 1809.Date: 1800- Books
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A tour from England, thro' part of France, Flanders, Brabant, and Holland. Containing a true account and description of all the churches, palaces and gardens, with all the celebrated Marble Statues, Paintings, Fountains, Triumphal Arches, &c. therein worthy of Observation; with the Distance between each Place; with several curious Remarks, never taken Notice of before: very convenient for such gentlemen who travel thither. By Antonio Monsanto, Linguist, in King-Street, Rotherithe.
Monsanto, Antonio.Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
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Les delices de Windsore; or, a description of Windsor Castle,and the country adjacent, treating, I. Of the Castle. II. Of the Royal Appartments and the Paintings therein. III. Of the Chaple of St. George. IV. Of the Order of the Garter. V. Of the Town and Forest of Windsor, the Parks, and Villages in the Neighbourhood. With two views of the castle, and other cutts. To which is added an appendix, containing the ceremonies of installation of a knight of the Garter in St. George's Chapel.
Pote, Joseph, 1704-1787.Date: [1755]- Books
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A catalogue of the entire collection of prints, drawings, books of prints, Paintings in Water-Colours, Coins, Bronzes and Books, of Mr. James Vertue, (late of Bath) painter, Deceased. Which will be Sold by auction on Tuesday the 31st of March, and the following Day, By Mr. Ford, At his great-room the Upper End of St. James's Haymarket. The collection may be View'd on Monday the 30th, and 'till the Hour of Sale, which (by Desire) will begin each Day exactly at 12 O'Clock.
Ford, Mr., active 1741-1757.Date: 1767]- Books
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Les delices de Windsore; or, a description of Windsor Castle, and the country adjacent, treating, I. Of the Castle. II. Of the Royal Appartments and the Paintings therein. III. Of the Chapel of St. George. IV. Of the Order of the Garter. V. Of the Town and Forest of Windsor, the Parks, and Villages in the Neighbourhood. With two views of the castle, a nd other cutts, To which is added an appendix, containing the ceremonies of installation of a Knigh of the Garter in St. George's Chapel.
Pote, Joseph, 1704-1787.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- Books
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Bishop Burnet's travels through France, Italy, Germany, and Switzerland: Describing their Religion, Learning, Government, Customs, Natural History, Trade, &c. And illustrated with curious observations on the Buildings, Paintings, Antiquities, and other curiosities in Art and Nature. With a detection of the frauds and folly of Popery and Superstition in some flagrant instances, also characters of several eminent persons, and many other memorable things worthy the attention of the curious. Written by the Bishop to the Hon. Robert Boyle. To which is added, an appendix, containing remarks on Switzerland and Italy, by a person of quality, and communicated to the Author.
Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715.Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
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The grand tour, or, a journey through the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and France. Containing I. A Description of the principal Cities and Towns, their Situation, Origin, and antient Monuments. II. The public Edifices, the Seats and Palaces of the Princes and Nobility, their Libraries, Cabinets, Paintings, and Statues. III. The Produce of the Countries, the Customs and Manne's of the People, the different Coins, their Commerce, Manufactures, Learning, and present Government. IV. An exact List of the Post-Routes, and of the different Carriages by Water and Land, with their settled Prices. By Mr. Nugent. The second edition, corrected, and considerably improved. To which is now added, the European itinerary. ...
Nugent, Thomas, 1700?-1772.Date: 1756- Books
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Les delices de Windsore; or, a pocket companion to Windsor Castle; and the country adjacent; Containing, a Description of the Royal Apartments, and the Paintings therein. Also, of the Royal Chapel of St. George, and the Order of the Garter; with every Particular of general Observation. An Account also, of the Town, Parks, and Forest of Windsor; and the several Villages and Gentlemen's Seats in the Neighbourhood. To which is added, an appendix; Containing the Ceremonies at large of the Installation of a Knight of the Garter: And a Catalogue of the Knights Companions to the present Time. With two views of the castle; also, a Knight in the full Habit of the Order of the Garter, and other Cutts.
Pote, Joseph, 1704-1787.Date: [1769]- Books
The Tsisab Ravine and other Brandberg sites / Henri Breuil with the collaboration of Mary E. Boyle, E.R. Scherz, and R.G. Strey.
Breuil, Henri, 1877-1961Date: [1959]- Books
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The history of the knights of Malta. By Mons. L'Abbe de Vertot. Illustrated With LXXI. Heads of the Grand Masters, &c. Engraved by the best Hands in France, from the Original Paintings, under the Inspection of Mons. Bologne, Director, of the Royal Academy of Painting. With Maps by Mons. de Lille, and the Plans and Fortifications of Malta by the Chevalier de Tigne. And a compleat Index to the whole. In Two Volumes.
Vertot, abbé de, 1655-1735.Date: MDCCXXVIII. [1728]- Books
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The gentleman and lady's key to polite literature, or compendious dictionary of fabulous history. Containing the Characters and Principal Actions Ascribed to the Heathen Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, &c. and the Manner in which the Ancients Represented the Deities and Heroes, Virtues and Vices, in their Paintings, Statues, and Gems: Together with Some Account of their Principal Poets. Intended for the assistance of those who would understand mythology, poetry, painting, statuary, and theatrical entertainments.
Date: 1796- Archives and manuscripts
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Date: 1930s-1940sReference: WA/HMM/IC/3/E.2Part of: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum and Library- Archives and manuscripts
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Date: 1930s-1940sReference: WA/HMM/IC/3/E.3Part of: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum and Library- Archives and manuscripts
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Date: 1930s-1940sReference: WA/HMM/IC/3/E.1Part of: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum and Library- Books
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The gentleman and lady's key, to polite-literature; or a compendious dictionary of fabulous history: containing the characters, and principal Actions, ascribed to the heathen gods, Goddess, Heroes, &c. and the manner in which the Ancients represented the Deities & Heroes, Virtues and Vices, in their Paintings, Statues and Gems: Together with some Account of their Poets, and References to the principal Places mentioned in their Works. Intended for the Assistance of those who would understand Mythology, Poetry, Painting, Statuary and Theatrical Entertainments: and particularly adapted to the use of Latin and French-Schools.
Date: [1760?]- Books
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The gentleman and lady's key, to polite-literature; or a compendious dictionary of fabulous history. Containing the characters, and principal actions, ascribed to the heathen gods, Goddesses, Heroes, &c. and the manner in which the Ancients represented the Deities & Heroes Virtues and Vices, in their Paintings. Statues and Gems: Together with some Account of their Poets, and References to the principal Places mentioned in their Works. Intended for the assistance of those who would understand Mythology Poetry Painting Statuary and Sheatrical Entertainments and particularly adapted to the use of Latin and French-Schools.
Date: MDCCLXXVI [1776]- Books
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Ædes Pembrochianæ: a new account and description of the Statues, Bustos, Relievos, Paintings, Medals, and other antiquities and curiosities in Wilton-House. in which the ancient poets are made mutually to explain and illustrate each other. To which is prefixed, A Dissertation on the Origin, Progress, and Decay of sculpture among the Greeks and Romans. With a complete index; By which any particular Statue, Busto, Painting, &c. and the Places or Rooms where disposed, may be immediately turned to. In the Antiquities of this Collection are contained, the whole of Cardinal Richelieu's, and Cardinal Mazarine's, And the greatest Part of the Earl of Arundell's; besides several particular pieces purchased at different times.
Richardson, George, 1736?-1817?.Date: M.DCC.XCV. [1795]- Books
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A five weeks tour to Paris, Versailles, Marli, &c. shewing The different Charge attending One, Two, or Four Persons through this Tour; and the most reasonable and pleasant Method of performing it. With an accurate Description of Paris, and The neighbouring Palaces, Gardens, Water-Works, Paintings, &c. The proper Days and Times for seeing them. And also An Account and Description of the Coins; the Charge of Post-Chaise from Calais to Paris; the best Inns to Bait and Lodge at; and the Monies to be paid at every Stage; and all other necessary and useful Precautions and Instructions for this pleasant Tour.
Lucas, William, -1773.Date: 1765- Books
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A five weeks tour to Paris, Versailles, Marli, &c. shewing The different Charge attending One, Two, or Four Persons through this Tour; and the most reasonable and pleasurable Method of performing it. With an accurate Description of Paris, and The neighbouring Palaces, Gardens, Water-Works, Paintings, &c. The proper Days and Times for seeing them. And also An Account and Description of the Coins; the Charge of Post-Chaise from Calais to Paris; the best Inns to Bait and Lodge at; and the Monies to be paid at every Stage; and all other necessary and useful Precautions, and Instructions for this present Tour.
Lucas, William, -1773.Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
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Miscellaneous remarks made on the spot, in a late seven years tour through France, Italy, Germany and Holland. Containing observations on every thing remarkable in the aforesaid countries, viz. The Disposition of the Inhabitants; their Religion. Annual Processions, Policy, Public Edifices, Water-Works, Paintings, Sculptures, and Antient Ruins; many of which have not hitherto been taken Notice of by former Writers: With an authentic Account of the Coronation of the present Pope, and the Ceremonies observed at the late Jubilee. Interspersed with Several particular and pleasing Incidents, which occurred to the Author, during the above Period. By Sacheverell Stevens, Gent.
Stevens, Sacheverell.Date: [1758?]- Books
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A five weeks tour to Paris, Versailles, Marli, &c. Shewing The different Charge attending One, Two, or Four Persons through this Tour; and the most reasonable and pleasurable Method of performing it. With an accurate Description of Paris, and The neighbouring Palaces, Gardens, Water-Works, Paintings, &c. The proper Days and Times for seeing them. And also An Account and Description of the Coins; the Charge of Post-Chaise from Calais to Paris; the best Inns to Bait and Lodge at; and the Monies to be paid at every Stage; and all other necessary and useful Precautions and Instructions for this present Tour.
Lucas, William, -1773.Date: MDCCLIV. [1754]- Books
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The history and antiquities of Windsor Castle, and the Royal College, and Chapel of St. George: with the Institution, Laws, and Ceremonies of the Most Noble Order of the Garter: Including, The several Foundations in the Castle, From their First Establishment to the Present Time: With an Account of the Town and Corporation of Windsor; the Royal Apartments, and Paintings in the Castle; the Ceremonies of the Installation of a Knight of the Garter; also an Account of the first Founders, and their Successors Knights-Companions, to the present time, with their several Stiles or Titles, at large, from their Plates in the Choir of St. George's Chapel; the Succession of the Deans and Prebends of Windsor; the Alms-Knights; the Monumental, and Ancient Inscriptions; with other Particulars not mentioned by any Author. The whole intirely new wrote, and Illustrated with Cor.
Pote, Joseph, 1704-1787.Date: MDCCXLIX. [1749]- Books
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A catalogue of a valuable collection; consisting of The Antique Statue called Discobolus, also, A Fragment of a Venus, and a Female Bust, allowed to be among the most perfect Specimens of ancient Art, with the antique Intaglio of Hercules and the Nemean Lion, brought from Smyrna, by the late Mr. Fitzhugh: Likewise, A Volume of 70 antique Paintings, copied by Santi Bartoli, And purchased many Years since out of the Massimi Collection, being the Second Volume to that purchased by the late Dr. Mead, from the same Collection, with antique Statues, Busts, Bronzes, and Terra-Cottas, &c. also the well-known Seasons in Crayons, by Rosalba, in the most entire Preservation. Which will be Sold by Auction, By Mr. Christie, At his Great Room, in Pall Mall, On Saturday, April 16, 1785. To be Viewed on Thursday and Friday preceding the Sale, which will begin at One O'Clock. Catalogues may be had as above.
Christie, Mr. (James), 1730-1803.Date: 1785]- Books
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A catalogue of a very large and capital collection of books, In all Languages and Sciences, Many valuable books of Prints, Drawings, Missals, and Paintings in Water Colours; With all the most esteemed Writers in Natural History, finely illuminated, collected lately from different Parts of Europe. In this Collection are also included the Libraries of The Rev. Dr Walwyn, Prebendary of Canterbury; The Rev. Mr Itchener, of Great Baddow, Essex; The Rev. Mr Arnald, Author of the Paraphrase on the Apocrypha; And the elegant Part of the Library of W. Mackworth Praed, Esq; all lately deceased. Together with many other Parcels lately purchased. The whole forming a Collection of Twenty Thousand Volumes of the best and searcest Books in the English, French, Italian, Greek, and Latin Languages, in fine Condition, and a great many upon Royal Paper, in various elegant Bindings. Which will begin to be sold very reasonable for ready Money, the Prices printed in the Catalogue, on this Day, 1772, and continue on Sale till all are sold, By James Robson, Bookseller to the Princess Dowager of Wales, in New Bond Street, Who gives the utmost Value for any Library or Parcel of Books, Books of Prints, &c. &c. Catalogues to be had, Price Sixpence, of the following Booksellers: Mr Dodsley, Pall Mall; Mr Blamire, Corner of Craven Street, Strand; Mr Owen, Fleet Street; Mr Cater, Holborn; Messrs Dilly's Cheapside; and the Booksellers at Oxford and Cambridge, and the great Towns in England.
Robson, James, 1733-1806.Date: 1772]- Archives and manuscripts
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Date: 1902-1987Reference: WA/HMM/IC/1Part of: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum and Library