This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1842 edition. Excerpt: ... the pillars Henri Steinwick A most exquisite cabinet gem, finished in an elaborate and delicate style, quite unique; a truly extraordinary specimen of the master, in a black and gold carved frame. 11 A Landscape with Ruins, and Nymphs Bathing, by Poelemburg An equally charming cabinet gem. 12 A Girl's Head in oil, very effective, by A. Cuyp 13 A Portrait of a French Courtier Janet 14 A View of Lea, near Canterbury, the Seat of Thomas Barrett, Esq., as altered by Mr. Wyat, in black carved frame, 1789, by Pether 15 A Babbit, by Adrian Vandevelde 16 A Portrait of Philibert, Comte De Grammont, in armour, Gou verneur du Pays D'Aunis, et de la Rochelle, in an elegant carved frame 17 A Sea Piece, a Calm, Vessels in Port with Figures on the Shore, and a Dutch Man of War saluting in the distance, in ebony frame Backhuysen A beautiful composition, and from the extreme rareness of this class of subjects by the master, may be deemed of great worth. 18 A View in Paris, Hotel de Carnavalet, bati par du Cerceau, Rue Couleure St. Catherine, habite" par Madame de Sevigng, peint pour M Horace Walpole, 1766, par. Raguenet No. II. 19 An oval Portrait of Lady Elizabeth Berkeley, Lady Craven, after wards the celebrated Margravine of Anspach, 1793 Komney The following lines were-written by Horace Walpole, 1779, in praise of this lady and of the artist. Full many an Artist has on canvass fix'd All charms that Nature's pencil ever mix'd--The witchery of Eyes, the Grace that tips, The inexpressible douceur of Lips Running alone, in this fair image caught Each Charm's expression and each Feature's thought; And shows how in their sweet assemblage sit Taste, Spirit, Softness, Sentiment and Wit. Signed H. W. 20 A most curious old picture, representing Rose, the royal...