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THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION: CONCERT GRAND PIANOFORTE, BY KIRKMAN AND SON, IN THE INDIAN..., 1862. CREATOR: HARVEY ORRIN SMITH.
The International Exhibition: concert grand pianoforte, by Joseph Kirkman and Son, in the Indian Department, 1862. '...a 7-octave concert grand...The designs and working drawing of this instrument were sent from England...and the carving was executed at Madras, East Indies, by the native workmen...the whole work was executed in the most correct and perfect manner, without any error or mistake of any kind. The case of the instrument is of solid East Indian rosewood; the carving is all grounded out, not laid on, and, considering this, it is done with surprising truth and accuracy...the skill with which the ornament is adapted to the top of the instrument, so as almost to conceal its irregular shape, reflects great credit on the designer. The carving is executed with great spirit and freedom, and the work is altogether a most interesting specimen of Indian skilled labour, showing, as it does, how well the natives can work from a European design. We may mention that the top of this pianoforte, though over five feet wide, is made of one solid piece of rosewood without a joint. Even in India it is extremely rare to meet with rosewood of such large dimensions...Besides the beauty of the case, the instrument itself is a remarkably fine-toned one'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The International Exhibition: concert grand pianoforte, by Kirkman and Son, in the Indian..., 1862. Creator: Harvey Orrin Smith. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601160114
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION: WHITE MARBLE MANTELPIECE AND BAS-RELIEF EXECUTED..., 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The International Exhibition: white marble mantelpiece and bas-relief executed by the late J. Thomas, 1862. 'This chaste and elegant mantelpiece was executed in pure white marble by the late Mr. John Thomas...The figures on the spandrils and centre represent Oberon and Titania, from "A Midsummer Night's Dream", attended by Puck and one of the little elfs bearing a bullrush, Puck with the ass's head. The figures are tastefully drawn and executed. Above the jambs are two small heads, one on each side, exquisitely moulded, almost emblematical of Peace and War, for one holds a bunch of wheat, whilst the other is apparently in a great passion. The latter was modelled from the artist's own son, who died in infancy. The stove, which was also designed by Mr. Thomas, is a lovely piece of work in bright steel and encaustic tiles. This portion is from the works of Messrs. Stewart and Smith of Sheffield...The bas-relief hanging above the centre of the mantelpiece does not belong to the work, but is a pleasing idea, nicely carried out, of Little Red Riding Hood, accompanied by the wolf. The stove and mantelpiece were executed for Mr. Charles Lucas, one of the contractors for the Great Exhibition building'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The International Exhibition: white marble mantelpiece and bas-relief executed..., 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601160049
INTERIOR OF THE DOM, LÜBECK, BY SAMUEL READ, IN THE EXHIBITION OF THE SOCIETY OF..., 1862. CREATOR: MASON JACKSON.
Interior of the Dom, Lübeck, by Samuel Read, in the exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1862. Engraving of a painting. 'Among other interesting foreign church interiors by this gentleman exhibited at Pall-mall the "Interior of the Dom, or the Cathedral, of Lübeck" has the recommendation to many, even old, Continental travellers of unfamiliarity. Lübeck is, nevertheless, one of the most picturesque old towns in Germany, and deserves more attention than is usually given to it by travellers. The brick-built Dom still witnesses to the former importance of the Imperial free city, its side chapels containing the monuments of many of the patrician families of Lübeck, and the choir tombs of numerous Bishops and Canons. The portraits of two of the old burgesses hang on the flanking walls in our Engraving. The rood-loft between these is very interesting, with its elaborately-carved crucifix, kneeling effigies of the patron and patroness, and numerous other images, of various size, of saints, and canonised sinners too, probably, some of them. The screen of the choir is considered one of the best existing specimens of wood-carving of the Early German school, about the time of Lucas Cranach'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. Interior of the Dom, Lübeck, by Samuel Read, in the exhibition of the Society of..., 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
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PETER PAUL RUBENS, BY J. GILBERT, IN THE EXHIBITION OF THE SOCIETY OF PAINTERS IN WATER..., 1862. CREATOR: W THOMAS.
Peter Paul Rubens, by J. Gilbert, in the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water Colours, 1862. Engraving of a painting. 'The representation of the great masters in their studios has been a favourite subject with modern and especially foreign, artists. Mr. Gilbert may naturally take this means of showing his admiration and reverence for the great Flemish master...The attitude of Rubens, stepping back to see the effect of his work, is not merely characteristic of all artists, but is especially appropriate when assumed as the habit of this painter; for no master depended more upon distance for the effect of his paintings, many of which, like the ceiling at Whitehall, were of colossal size, and only intended to be seen at a long distance...Modern artists employ a cane or stick, termed a "maulstick," to steady the arm, but we may mention that Mr. Gilbert is historically correct in representing Rubens without such an aid...All the accessories of this picture have a gorgeous and voluptuous character well suited to the subject. A florid and boldly-carved column, similar to that in the picture, is introduced in several of the painter's works...The little skin bags contain colours, and the pigments were so prepared up till a recent date'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. Peter Paul Rubens, by J. Gilbert, in the Exhibition of the Society of Painters in Water..., 1862. Creator: W Thomas. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
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