Raphael vindicated; by a comparison between the original tapestries (now in London) of Leo X and the cartoons at Hampton Court. As repaired by Cooke ... / [William Trull].

  • Trull, William.
Date:
1840
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Credit: Raphael vindicated; by a comparison between the original tapestries (now in London) of Leo X and the cartoons at Hampton Court. As repaired by Cooke ... / [William Trull]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ceed into particulars, which his great age prevented. Professor Faraday also visited the Tapestry at Manchester, and having several times examined it twelve months before in London, was much interested, and declared, <c I know not where to put my hand; the restoration is general and no less evident; the whole has a clear and brilliant effect I did not observe before.” Note.—Notwithstanding many applications by noblemen and others, the proprietor has constantly declined to divide the series; if contrary to the general feeling and desire, these unequalled productions should be sent abroad to find a purchaser, it is obvious the extended series will be more highly appreciated there : for of itself it forms a Royal Gallery, superior to any other out of Rome. It is much feared that the real importance of these works to the country will not be fully appreciated, until they are possessed by some foreign potentate, when the loss will be much deplored, and the neglect of propel9 examination into the facts, greatly lamented. FINIS. PRINTED BY RICHARD KINDER, GREEN ARBOUR COURT, OLD BAILEY.
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