The original Raphael tapestries, the same as Leo the Tenth set, at Rome / [Anon].

  • Trull, William.
Date:
1838
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: The original Raphael tapestries, the same as Leo the Tenth set, at Rome / [Anon]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    between Bristol and New York! not a yacht, or queen’s ship, but for the—“ monarchs of the middle class! ” Where have the people acquired the taste to demand this exotic! suggested in that kaleidescope for the world, Paris—which all countries pay tribute to view, or collect ideas from.-—The arts are a con¬ stant spring of wealth, flowing into France ; and when the railroad is in action to Paris, the English will swarm there. Many valuable opinions might be quoted in favour of extending the benefit of the arts to our country; and so to harmonise with commerce, to serve both. A noble merchant has eloquently said, “ With the progress of the arts, the wealth of a country is increased, and the intelligence of a people advanced.” A Rev. Bishop—“ Every one should know, that the fine arts gave splendour and effect to manufactures, and increased their commercial field.” Others,—“That almost every article produced, where the fabric is connected with the fine arts, we are surpassed by foreign nations.” Useful institutions are no doubt multiplying; and
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