The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 4G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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Page 82
... produced a drawing that not only astonish- ed every person present , but also the Society of Arts , to whom it was presented by Mr. Mitford ; and the Society's silver medal was voted to him on the occasion . On his removing to London ...
... produced a drawing that not only astonish- ed every person present , but also the Society of Arts , to whom it was presented by Mr. Mitford ; and the Society's silver medal was voted to him on the occasion . On his removing to London ...
Page 100
... produced two works which established it on a permanent basis . His Colossal Mars , and his Adonis , will form an epoch in the history of modern art . The connoisseurs , on seeing his Adonis , were transported with delight , and said ...
... produced two works which established it on a permanent basis . His Colossal Mars , and his Adonis , will form an epoch in the history of modern art . The connoisseurs , on seeing his Adonis , were transported with delight , and said ...
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... produced . The ambition of young Reynolds was thus fired , and he determined on adopting painting as a profession . At the age of eighteen , he was placed under Hudson , who was then considered the greatest painter in England ; and the ...
... produced . The ambition of young Reynolds was thus fired , and he determined on adopting painting as a profession . At the age of eighteen , he was placed under Hudson , who was then considered the greatest painter in England ; and the ...
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