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Goya, an account of his life and works
by Albert Frederick CalvertIt has been said that in England everybody knows of Cervantes, but very few persons have more than a nodding acquaintance with Don Quixote, and Goya’s reputation in this country is even less securely founded. The great Aragonese is indeed little more than a name to the general public, and his work is literally unknown. Two little books—Mr. W. Rothe..
Early English Water-Colour Drawings of the Great Masters
by A. J. FinbergTurner was one of the greatest artists this country has produced, and much of his best work—and nearly all the work by which he has endeared himself to his fellow-countrymen, was done in water-colour; yet water-colour painting, though it has played almost as important a part as oil painting in the history of British art, is not yet recognized by ou..
Turner's Water-Colours at Farnley Hall
by A. J. FinbergIt is not known for certain exactly when or how Turner became acquainted with Mr. Walter Ramsden Hawksworth Fawkes of Farnley Hall. Several biographers say that Turner first met Mr. Fawkes about 1802, when the artist was in Yorkshire making drawings for one of the series of topographical works dealing with parts of Yorkshire which Dr. Whitaker, the..
British Marine Painting
by A. L. BaldryTo 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 ..
The Mysterious Box - Nuclear Science and Art
by Bryce WaltonNuclear 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
by Edward Harrison ComptonLIST 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
by G. F. NichollsCotswolds 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
by Wilfrid BallHampshire 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..