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British Marine Painting

British Marine Painting

by A. L. Baldry

To most people it will seem quite natural that British artists should give much attention to marine painting. The sea plays a very important part in our national affairs, influences the character of the people, and affects the political policy of the country, so almost as a matter of course it has its place among the sources of inspiration for our ..

Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art

Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects, and Curiosities of Art

by Bryce Walton

This work is not a mere compilation, or republication of anecdote. It will be found to contain much original matter, and much of the most interesting and instructive portions of the history of art. For a list of authorities, the reader is referred to the author’s Dictionary of Painters, etc., and for a convenient reference, to the Index at the end ..

Doily Bouquet

Doily Bouquet

by American Thread Company

Here is the very newest, the very smartest scheme for delightful table settings. A set of doilies with identical centers in different gay flower borders that will add a decorator’s touch to your luncheon table. We have designed the above four doilies with just that idea in mind. All four designs fit either of the two basic centers...

The Mysterious Box -  Nuclear Science and Art

The Mysterious Box - Nuclear Science and Art

by Bryce Walton

Nuclear energy is playing a vital role in the life of every man, woman, and child in the United States today. In the years ahead it will affect increasingly all the peoples of the earth. It is essential that all Americans gain an understanding of this vital force if they are to discharge thoughtfully their responsibilities as citizens and if they a..

Chester Water-Colours

Chester Water-Colours

by Edward Harrison Compton

LIST OF WATER-COLOURS BY E. HARRISON COMPTONThe Cathedral, from North-EastLectern in the RefectoryWatergate StreetWatergate Row, South SideStanley HouseThe CrossShrewsbury House (The “Bear and Billet”)The Falcon InnHalf-Timbered House in WhitefriarsThe Abbey GatewayThe Pepper GateChester Castle and Bridge, from South-WestThe Canal and Bridge of Sig..

Cotswolds Water-Colours

Cotswolds Water-Colours

by G. F. Nicholls

Cotswolds Water-Colours painting by G. F. NichollsA Cotswold Village Store.Old Houses, Broadway.North Cotswolds, from Willersey.A Cotswold Sheep Pasture.A Cotswold Orchard.Market Hall, Chipping Campden.Ebrington.Saintbury Cross.The Village Green, Broadway.Winchcombe.Painswick Church.Fairford.Church Porch, Northleach.Bourton-on-the-Water.Lower ..

Hampshire Water-Colours

Hampshire Water-Colours

by Wilfrid Ball

Hampshire Water-Colours by Wilfrid BallTower of College Chapel, WinchesterChurch of St. Lawrence, WinchesterMiddle Gate, Winchester CollegeThe Itchen near Chilland MillRomseyWest Gate, SouthamptonChristchurchSopleyRingwoodLymingtonBeaulieu VillagePortsmouth from GosportPortchesterSheet Mill, near PetersfieldUpton GreyOld Basing BridgeNear Liph..

Textile Fabrics

Textile Fabrics

by Daniel Rock

Textile Fabrics: A Descriptive Catalogue of the Collection of Church-vestments, Dresses, Silk Stuffs, Needlework and Tapestries, forming that Section of the Museum. Like every other specific collection of art labour among the several such brought together within these splendid halls of the South Kensington Museum, this extensive one made from ..