The Beauties of Wiltshire: Displayed in Statistical, Historical, and Descriptive Sketches Illustrated by Views of the Principal Seats &c., with Anecdotes of the Arts, Volumul 1Dewick, 1801 - 312 pagini |
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... bust of that eminent scholar , by which his likeness is admirably preserved . One other monument deserves to be particu- larly mentioned . It was executed by Rysbrack , to the memory of Thomas , Lord Wyndham , Chancellor of Ireland . It ...
... bust of that eminent scholar , by which his likeness is admirably preserved . One other monument deserves to be particu- larly mentioned . It was executed by Rysbrack , to the memory of Thomas , Lord Wyndham , Chancellor of Ireland . It ...
Pagina 163
... NERO , the last of the Julian family . This bust does not resemble the profile on the coins of this Emperor ; yet the countenance strongly characterizes the M 2 of BEAUTIES OF WILTSHIRE . 163 An ancient statue, said to be a VENUS SLEEP- ...
... NERO , the last of the Julian family . This bust does not resemble the profile on the coins of this Emperor ; yet the countenance strongly characterizes the M 2 of BEAUTIES OF WILTSHIRE . 163 An ancient statue, said to be a VENUS SLEEP- ...
Pagina 164
... bust was purchased at about 2701. It is well wrought , and has the appearance of great antiquity . OCTAVIA , Nero's first wife . She was the daughter of Claudius and Messalina . This is a very curious bust . The head - dress is very ...
... bust was purchased at about 2701. It is well wrought , and has the appearance of great antiquity . OCTAVIA , Nero's first wife . She was the daughter of Claudius and Messalina . This is a very curious bust . The head - dress is very ...
Pagina 165
... bust are very singular . The right hand sustains part of the garment . This lady's beauty was more remarkable than her chastity ; and her luxury still more uncom- mon . We are informed by Pliny , that she bathed in the milk of asses ...
... bust are very singular . The right hand sustains part of the garment . This lady's beauty was more remarkable than her chastity ; and her luxury still more uncom- mon . We are informed by Pliny , that she bathed in the milk of asses ...
Pagina 166
... bust is ornamented with a chain and breast - plate . On the latter is an elephant , surrounded with a laurel wreath . This device originated in the conquest of Jugurtha , King of Numidia , who was obliged by Metellus to deliver up all ...
... bust is ornamented with a chain and breast - plate . On the latter is an elephant , surrounded with a laurel wreath . This device originated in the conquest of Jugurtha , King of Numidia , who was obliged by Metellus to deliver up all ...
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The Beauties of Wiltshire: Displayed in Statistical, Historical ..., Volumul 1 John Britton Vizualizare completă - 1801 |
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admirable Albert Durer ancient anecdotes antique appears artist asserts Avon BATTLE OF LANSDOWN beautiful Beckford Bishop building bust Carlo Dolci castle cathedral celebrated chapel church Clarendon collection colouring constitutions of Clarendon copied curious daughter ditto Earl Edward effect elegant England engraved erected executed feet figures Fonthill genius Gilpin grand ground head Henry hill Honourable Hussey inches King Lady Landscape latter length LONGFORD CASTLE Lord Arundel Malmsbury marble ment miles niches observed Old Sarum original ornamented painted painter palace Parian marble parliament particular Pembroke pencil Peter Beckford picture piece portraits possession present principal relievo render represented river Nadder road Roman Rome Salisbury Salisbury cathedral Salisbury Plain Saresbyri Saxons scene sculpture SECT sketch spire statue Stephen Duck stone taste tion tower town ture Virgin wall Wardour Wardour Castle whole Wilton Wiltshire wood Wyndham