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  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Alexander the Great and his Physician. The Macedonian Hero appears languid and reclining upon a couch, holding the medicine which his Physician had prepared, in his hand, whilst the disciple of Esculapius observes the contents of a letter which Alexander had put into his hand, accusing him of a design to poison the King: a most interesting subject, and worthy the pencil of Nicolo Poussin (Nicolo Poussin)|Alexander the Great and his Physician. The Macedonian Hero appears languid and reclining upon a couch, holding the medicine which his Physician had prepared, in his hand, whilst the disciple of Esculapius observes the contents of a letter which Alexander had put into his hand, accusing him of a design to poison the King: a most interesting subject, and worthy the pencil of Nicolo Poussin]] réalisée par Nicolo Poussin. [16]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[King Ahasueras presenting his ring to Queen Esther -- "Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the King's name, and seal it with the King's ring; for the writing which is written in the King's name, and sealed with the King's ring, may no man reverse." Esther, chap. viii. verse 8 (Carlo Dolce)|King Ahasueras presenting his ring to Queen Esther -- "Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the King's name, and seal it with the King's ring; for the writing which is written in the King's name, and sealed with the King's ring, may no man reverse." Esther, chap. viii. verse 8]] réalisée par Carlo Dolce, vendue par [[[Col Hamilton's Executors]]]. [23]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An interesting portrait of the Venetian Doge Grimani, who distinguished himself by his superior eloquence and address at the famous treaty of Cambray, in the time of Charles V. Titian is said to have considered this as the best portrait he ever produced; in the corner of the picture he has introduced St. Mark's Place, with part of the Doge's palace at Venice (Titian)|An interesting portrait of the Venetian Doge Grimani, who distinguished himself by his superior eloquence and address at the famous treaty of Cambray, in the time of Charles V. Titian is said to have considered this as the best portrait he ever produced; in the corner of the picture he has introduced St. Mark's Place, with part of the Doge's palace at Venice]] réalisée par Titian. [26]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A whole-length portrait of Mrs. Siddons in the character of Jael: from sacred history. Romney. "Then Jael (Heber's wife) took a nail of the tent, and took a hammer in her hand, and went softly unto him and smote the nail into his temples, and fastened it to the ground, for he was fast asleep and weary; so he died." This was allowed, thirty years ago, to be a striking likeness of the above celebrated and accomplished actress (Romney)|A whole-length portrait of Mrs. Siddons in the character of Jael: from sacred history. Romney. "Then Jael (Heber's wife) took a nail of the tent, and took a hammer in her hand, and went softly unto him and smote the nail into his temples, and fastened it to the ground, for he was fast asleep and weary; so he died." This was allowed, thirty years ago, to be a striking likeness of the above celebrated and accomplished actress]] réalisée par Romney. [41]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [["Wilkes and Liberty;" or, "Covent Garden in an uproar!" Hogarth. -- Churchill, Dr. Rock, Wilkes, Charles Fox, and a number of other Bon Vivants of that day, sally forth from a tavern at five o'clock in the morning, overturning stalls, baskets, &c. whilst cabbages and turnips fly about in glorious confusion; one is mounted upon Mother Needham's sedan chair, beating the reveille with two artichokes, whilst Churchill appears gallantly protecting the ladies (Hogarth)|"Wilkes and Liberty;" or, "Covent Garden in an uproar!" Hogarth. -- Churchill, Dr. Rock, Wilkes, Charles Fox, and a number of other Bon Vivants of that day, sally forth from a tavern at five o'clock in the morning, overturning stalls, baskets, &c. whilst cabbages and turnips fly about in glorious confusion; one is mounted upon Mother Needham's sedan chair, beating the reveille with two artichokes, whilst Churchill appears gallantly protecting the ladies]] réalisée par Hogarth. [47]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Peace, beautifully represented by the happy condition of a peasant's family employed in their several domestic duties: the peasant and his son are reaping in a luxuriant corn field; his aged sire, who is past labour, is seen regaling himself at the door of his son's cottage: the variety of poultry, the plumpness of the dogs, the decent appearance of the family, and the doves hovering over the cottage, are truly emblematical of their peaceful situation. A large manufacturing town with a commodious harbour, and a variety of ships and vessels freighted with different commodities, bespeak the industry and population of the country. Hodges, R.A. -- see No. 541 (Hodges, R.A.)|Peace, beautifully represented by the happy condition of a peasant's family employed in their several domestic duties: the peasant and his son are reaping in a luxuriant corn field; his aged sire, who is past labour, is seen regaling himself at the door of his son's cottage: the variety of poultry, the plumpness of the dogs, the decent appearance of the family, and the doves hovering over the cottage, are truly emblematical of their peaceful situation. A large manufacturing town with a commodious harbour, and a variety of ships and vessels freighted with different commodities, bespeak the industry and population of the country. Hodges, R.A. -- see No. 541]] réalisée par Hodges, R.A.. [51]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The celebrated Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, having run her race of dissipation, about to destroy herself by applying a poisonous reptile to her bosom; her female attendants in deep distress, most earnestly dissuading her from the horrid attempt; a picture full of interest and expression (Runciman)|The celebrated Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, having run her race of dissipation, about to destroy herself by applying a poisonous reptile to her bosom; her female attendants in deep distress, most earnestly dissuading her from the horrid attempt; a picture full of interest and expression]] réalisée par Runciman, vendue par [[[Mrs Grey?]]]. [55]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The sense of Feeling most naturally described by a peasant with a wounded wrist, from which he is pulling a plaister, with a very wry face, whilst his old nurse is preparing a fresh plaister, and appears sympathising with her patient. These five valuable cabinet pictures are in the best time of Teniers, and engraved (Teniers)|The sense of Feeling most naturally described by a peasant with a wounded wrist, from which he is pulling a plaister, with a very wry face, whilst his old nurse is preparing a fresh plaister, and appears sympathising with her patient. These five valuable cabinet pictures are in the best time of Teniers, and engraved]] réalisée par Teniers, vendue par [[[Col Udney]]]. [91]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A view of Nootka Sound, with portraits of the natives. Webber. This ingenious artist went round the world with Captain Cook, and those who have surveyed the north-west coast of America will allow this to be a faithful representation of the country (Webber)|A view of Nootka Sound, with portraits of the natives. Webber. This ingenious artist went round the world with Captain Cook, and those who have surveyed the north-west coast of America will allow this to be a faithful representation of the country]] réalisée par Webber. [95]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Napoleon Bonaparte on horseback, as large as life, in his consular uniform, painted in 1801 by Northcote. The late Gen. Paoli, Mons. Otto, Gen. Andreossi, Lauriston, and many other competent judges have all pronounced this portrait to be the most striking likeness of the Corsican tyrant; the horse is painted from a Flemish charger belonging to the Duchess Dowager of Leeds (Northcote)|Napoleon Bonaparte on horseback, as large as life, in his consular uniform, painted in 1801 by Northcote. The late Gen. Paoli, Mons. Otto, Gen. Andreossi, Lauriston, and many other competent judges have all pronounced this portrait to be the most striking likeness of the Corsican tyrant; the horse is painted from a Flemish charger belonging to the Duchess Dowager of Leeds]] réalisée par Northcote, vendue par [[[Princess of Smolenski, widow of General Kutusoff]]]. [97]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Origin of Painting. Wright of Derby. Venus the Goddess of Beauty is here represented as the inventor of Painting; Adonis having returned fatigued from hunting, falls asleep in an apartment adjoining Vulcan's workshop, whilst Venus appears tracing the profile of her favorite upon the wall, from the shadow occasioned by the light of a suspended lamp (Wright of Derby)|The Origin of Painting. Wright of Derby. Venus the Goddess of Beauty is here represented as the inventor of Painting; Adonis having returned fatigued from hunting, falls asleep in an apartment adjoining Vulcan's workshop, whilst Venus appears tracing the profile of her favorite upon the wall, from the shadow occasioned by the light of a suspended lamp]] réalisée par Wright of Derby, vendue par [[[Wedgwood]]]. [99]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Crucifixion, by the younger Murillio, from a Convent in Salamanca. St. Alaesius, St. Ignatius, Blessed Virgin, St. John Regis, St. Francisco Xavier, St. Stanislaus, St. John the Evangelist, three Martyrs, and St. Francis Borgei Duke of Candia, are represented worshiping the crucified Jesus (the younger Murillio)|The Crucifixion, by the younger Murillio, from a Convent in Salamanca. St. Alaesius, St. Ignatius, Blessed Virgin, St. John Regis, St. Francisco Xavier, St. Stanislaus, St. John the Evangelist, three Martyrs, and St. Francis Borgei Duke of Candia, are represented worshiping the crucified Jesus]] réalisée par the younger Murillio. [103]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Swinish Family. Morland: this extraordinary Artist stands unrivalled as a Pig Painter, and this picture may be considered his finest production in that line; it was painted for his brother whom he has designated upon the picture "H. White Morland, Pig dealer." (Morland)|A Swinish Family. Morland: this extraordinary Artist stands unrivalled as a Pig Painter, and this picture may be considered his finest production in that line; it was painted for his brother whom he has designated upon the picture "H. White Morland, Pig dealer."]] réalisée par Morland. [107]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Adoration of the Magi; supposed to have been stolen from the Arundel collection, and secreted many years in a small house near Romford in Essex, completely disguised, where it was lately discovered, and restored to its pristine brilliancy and wonderful effect. This valuable performance has been visited and admired by many hundred of our principal connoisseurs, some of whom have attributed it to the pencil of Rubens, whilst others with greater discernment and critical knowledge, have considered it the united production of Rubens and Vandyke (Rubens)|The Adoration of the Magi; supposed to have been stolen from the Arundel collection, and secreted many years in a small house near Romford in Essex, completely disguised, where it was lately discovered, and restored to its pristine brilliancy and wonderful effect. This valuable performance has been visited and admired by many hundred of our principal connoisseurs, some of whom have attributed it to the pencil of Rubens, whilst others with greater discernment and critical knowledge, have considered it the united production of Rubens and Vandyke]] réalisée par Rubens. [111]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[An whole-length portrait of Linnaeus the celebrated Swedish Botanist, in his Lapland dress, collecting plants in that frozen climate. Hoffman. This picture was painted for Gronovius, and is the only original portrait of that botanical luminary, in the united kingdom (Hoffman)|An whole-length portrait of Linnaeus the celebrated Swedish Botanist, in his Lapland dress, collecting plants in that frozen climate. Hoffman. This picture was painted for Gronovius, and is the only original portrait of that botanical luminary, in the united kingdom]] réalisée par Hoffman. [169]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Horrors of War: Russian scenery, a desolated country, a city deserted and in flames, bridges broken down, ships wrecked and on fire, commerce and every other comfort destroyed, vultures instead of doves are seen upon the smoaking ruins of the once smiling cottage; even the stern bombardiers and pioneers, inured to war, bloodshed and plunder, seem moved with the extensive scene of misery and desolation with which they are surrounded. Hodges, R.A. the figures by Stothard, R.A. -- engraved. -- See the Companion, No. 174 (Hodges, R.A.)|The Horrors of War: Russian scenery, a desolated country, a city deserted and in flames, bridges broken down, ships wrecked and on fire, commerce and every other comfort destroyed, vultures instead of doves are seen upon the smoaking ruins of the once smiling cottage; even the stern bombardiers and pioneers, inured to war, bloodshed and plunder, seem moved with the extensive scene of misery and desolation with which they are surrounded. Hodges, R.A. the figures by Stothard, R.A. -- engraved. -- See the Companion, No. 174]] réalisée par Hodges, R.A.. [171]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Madona, Child, St. Joseph, and St. John. Pellegrino Tibaldi. This great Master has been generally allowed to possess more of the true spirit of Michael Angelo, than any other Italian artist, uniting at the same time, the colouring of Titian, with the grace of the divine Correggio (Pellegrino Tibaldi)|The Madona, Child, St. Joseph, and St. John. Pellegrino Tibaldi. This great Master has been generally allowed to possess more of the true spirit of Michael Angelo, than any other Italian artist, uniting at the same time, the colouring of Titian, with the grace of the divine Correggio]] réalisée par Pellegrino Tibaldi. [172]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Philip the IId. king of Spain, with his principal officers viewing the encampment of his army on the coast of Holland. An high-finished and valuable production of Esaias Vandevelde, who accompanied that monarch and painted his battles. From the late Lord Heathfield's collection (Esaias Vandevelde)|Philip the IId. king of Spain, with his principal officers viewing the encampment of his army on the coast of Holland. An high-finished and valuable production of Esaias Vandevelde, who accompanied that monarch and painted his battles. From the late Lord Heathfield's collection]] réalisée par Esaias Vandevelde. [186]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Part of St. Mark's Place, the Bucentaur at anchor, with a great variety of figures, gondolas, &c. most correctly described; from the Cabinet of the late Lord Halifax This picture with its companion were brought from Italy by the late Lord Halifax, and rank among the most valuable productions of this great master (Cannaletti)|Part of St. Mark's Place, the Bucentaur at anchor, with a great variety of figures, gondolas, &c. most correctly described; from the Cabinet of the late Lord Halifax This picture with its companion were brought from Italy by the late Lord Halifax, and rank among the most valuable productions of this great master]] réalisée par Cannaletti. [194]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Church and Island of St. Giorgio, with the surrounding buildings. An elegant view in the finest time of Canaletti. This picture with its companion were brought from Italy by the late Lord Halifax, and rank among the most valuable productions of this great master (Canaletti)|The Church and Island of St. Giorgio, with the surrounding buildings. An elegant view in the finest time of Canaletti. This picture with its companion were brought from Italy by the late Lord Halifax, and rank among the most valuable productions of this great master]] réalisée par Canaletti. [195]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Siege of Valenciennes. Loutherbourg, R.A. This grand national picture will transmit to posterity, faithful portraits of the following illustrious and celebrated characters, viz. 1 Prince Frederick of Orange, Dutch Cavalry. 2 Colonel Moncrief, killed before Dunkirk. 3 Marquis of Huntley, Lieut. Col. 3d Regiment of Guards. 4 Hereditary Prince of Orange, Dutch Guards. 5 His Royal Highness Prince Ernest, Hanoverian Cavalry. 6 Field Marshall Freytag, Commander of the Hanoverian Troops. 7 Sir James Murray, Adjutant General to the British Forces in Flanders 8 Colonel Hulse, 1st Regiment of Guards 9 Colonel Leigh, 3d Guards, headed the Grenadiers who took possession of the horn work. 10 General Count Ferraris, Chief Engineer of the Imperial Army. 11 A Hussar Officer of the Regiment of Barco. 12 His Royal Highness Prince Adolphus, Hanoverian Guards. 13 Major General Lake, Commander of the Brigade of Guards. 14 General Count Walmoden, Hanoverian Cavalry. 15 His Royal Highness the Duke of York, Commander of the Besieging Armies, to whom Valenciennes surrendered. 16 Prince Hohenlohoe, General of Cavalry in the Imperial Army. 17 Major General Abercrombie, who commanded the Column of British appointed to storm. 18 The Arch-Duke Charles Louis, Governor General of the Austrian Netherlands, and brother to the Emperor of Germany. 19 Lieutenant Colonel St. Leger, 1st. Guards, Deputy Adjutant General. 20 Ensign Tollemache, 1st. Regiment of Guards, killed by the bursting of a shell in the trenches, on the night of the storm. 21 Lieutenant Colonel Doyle, 14th Regiment of Foot, of the storming party. 22 An Officer of the Imperial Regiment of Stuart. 23 Major Congreve, Commander of the British Artillery. 24 Lieutenant Thornton, Royal Artillery, who accompanied Col. Leigh, on the night of the storm. 25 General Count Clarifait, to whom Quesnoy surrendered. 26 Prince Ferdinand of Wurtemberg, to whom Condé surrendered. 27 Major General Baron De Wenckheim, who commanded the column of Imperialists appointed to storm the place. 28 His Serene Highness the Prince of Saxe Cobourg, Field Marshall, and Commander in Chief of the Combined Armies (Loutherbourg, R.A.)|The Siege of Valenciennes. Loutherbourg, R.A. This grand national picture will transmit to posterity, faithful portraits of the following illustrious and celebrated characters, viz. 1 Prince Frederick of Orange, Dutch Cavalry. 2 Colonel Moncrief, killed before Dunkirk. 3 Marquis of Huntley, Lieut. Col. 3d Regiment of Guards. 4 Hereditary Prince of Orange, Dutch Guards. 5 His Royal Highness Prince Ernest, Hanoverian Cavalry. 6 Field Marshall Freytag, Commander of the Hanoverian Troops. 7 Sir James Murray, Adjutant General to the British Forces in Flanders 8 Colonel Hulse, 1st Regiment of Guards 9 Colonel Leigh, 3d Guards, headed the Grenadiers who took possession of the horn work. 10 General Count Ferraris, Chief Engineer of the Imperial Army. 11 A Hussar Officer of the Regiment of Barco. 12 His Royal Highness Prince Adolphus, Hanoverian Guards. 13 Major General Lake, Commander of the Brigade of Guards. 14 General Count Walmoden, Hanoverian Cavalry. 15 His Royal Highness the Duke of York, Commander of the Besieging Armies, to whom Valenciennes surrendered. 16 Prince Hohenlohoe, General of Cavalry in the Imperial Army. 17 Major General Abercrombie, who commanded the Column of British appointed to storm. 18 The Arch-Duke Charles Louis, Governor General of the Austrian Netherlands, and brother to the Emperor of Germany. 19 Lieutenant Colonel St. Leger, 1st. Guards, Deputy Adjutant General. 20 Ensign Tollemache, 1st. Regiment of Guards, killed by the bursting of a shell in the trenches, on the night of the storm. 21 Lieutenant Colonel Doyle, 14th Regiment of Foot, of the storming party. 22 An Officer of the Imperial Regiment of Stuart. 23 Major Congreve, Commander of the British Artillery. 24 Lieutenant Thornton, Royal Artillery, who accompanied Col. Leigh, on the night of the storm. 25 General Count Clarifait, to whom Quesnoy surrendered. 26 Prince Ferdinand of Wurtemberg, to whom Condé surrendered. 27 Major General Baron De Wenckheim, who commanded the column of Imperialists appointed to storm the place. 28 His Serene Highness the Prince of Saxe Cobourg, Field Marshall, and Commander in Chief of the Combined Armies]] réalisée par Loutherbourg, R.A., vendue par [[[Vernon]]]. [199]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Earl Howe's glorious victory over the French fleet, June the 1st, 1794. Loutherbourg, R.A. The scene of this memorable action was 140 leagues E. half N. off Ushant; the time chosen by this inimitable artist, is the instant when Earl Howe, on board the Queen Charlotte is seen passing between the Montagne, the French Admiral's ship, which was to windward, and the Sans Pareille to leeward. During this thundering conflict the fore-top mast of the Queen Charlotte, on which was hoisted the signal, "To bear up, and engage her opponent in the line," was shot away. The spritsail having had its lift shot away, Sir Andrew Douglas is seen ordering five sailors on the yard, to bear it down to take the wind. On the fore-top and bowsprit end, the sailors are clearing away the disabled rigging. At the mizen top-mast head is the signal for engaging closer; and the union flag is flying at the main top-gallant mast head. Earl Howe is on the quarter-deck, ordering the Queen Charlotte to grapple with the Montagne, which the French Admiral perceiving, is sheering off. Sir Roger Curtis is stationed near Earl Howe. The surf of the water, the smoke distinct by itself, or mingling into air, have never been more truly represented; magnitude and motion, particularly of the Queen Charlotte and Montagne, are so wonderfully deceptive, that the spectator feels alarmed, and ready to start aside for fear of being run down by such tremendous objects (Loutherbourg, R.A.)|Earl Howe's glorious victory over the French fleet, June the 1st, 1794. Loutherbourg, R.A. The scene of this memorable action was 140 leagues E. half N. off Ushant; the time chosen by this inimitable artist, is the instant when Earl Howe, on board the Queen Charlotte is seen passing between the Montagne, the French Admiral's ship, which was to windward, and the Sans Pareille to leeward. During this thundering conflict the fore-top mast of the Queen Charlotte, on which was hoisted the signal, "To bear up, and engage her opponent in the line," was shot away. The spritsail having had its lift shot away, Sir Andrew Douglas is seen ordering five sailors on the yard, to bear it down to take the wind. On the fore-top and bowsprit end, the sailors are clearing away the disabled rigging. At the mizen top-mast head is the signal for engaging closer; and the union flag is flying at the main top-gallant mast head. Earl Howe is on the quarter-deck, ordering the Queen Charlotte to grapple with the Montagne, which the French Admiral perceiving, is sheering off. Sir Roger Curtis is stationed near Earl Howe. The surf of the water, the smoke distinct by itself, or mingling into air, have never been more truly represented; magnitude and motion, particularly of the Queen Charlotte and Montagne, are so wonderfully deceptive, that the spectator feels alarmed, and ready to start aside for fear of being run down by such tremendous objects]] réalisée par Loutherbourg, R.A., vendue par [[[Vernon]]]. [200]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Pharoah and his Host drowning in the Red Sea, whilst Moses and the Israelites have safely passed over. Coypel. This classical picture possesses all the correctness of Nicolo Poussin, and has more than once been sold under the name of that great master (Coypel)|Pharoah and his Host drowning in the Red Sea, whilst Moses and the Israelites have safely passed over. Coypel. This classical picture possesses all the correctness of Nicolo Poussin, and has more than once been sold under the name of that great master]] réalisée par Coypel. [207]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The beautiful Marie Antoinette late Queen of France, consort of the unfortunate Louis XVI. led to execution by the savage Parisian Regicides: an interesting historical performance. Hamilton. Containing portraits of the principal actors in that infernal tragedy (Hamilton)|The beautiful Marie Antoinette late Queen of France, consort of the unfortunate Louis XVI. led to execution by the savage Parisian Regicides: an interesting historical performance. Hamilton. Containing portraits of the principal actors in that infernal tragedy]] réalisée par Hamilton. [228]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Queen of Bohemia with her interesting family. Gerrardo della Notte. He had the honour to instruct this Royal Family in the art of Painting. The Princess Louisa the second daughter was considered the most celebrated female artist in Europe; whilst the Princess Elizabeth her eldest sister was allowed to be the most learned lady of the age: the Princess Sophia the youngest daughter was mother of George the First of England, and universally esteemed the most accomplished of her sex (Gerrardo della Notte)|The Queen of Bohemia with her interesting family. Gerrardo della Notte. He had the honour to instruct this Royal Family in the art of Painting. The Princess Louisa the second daughter was considered the most celebrated female artist in Europe; whilst the Princess Elizabeth her eldest sister was allowed to be the most learned lady of the age: the Princess Sophia the youngest daughter was mother of George the First of England, and universally esteemed the most accomplished of her sex]] réalisée par Gerrardo della Notte. [230]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A superb bouquet of flowers. Van Huysum; who stands unrivalled in this department of art, whether we consider the delicacy of his touch, the brilliancy of his colouring, the tasteful arrangement of the various parts, or the elegant selection in his compositions, in every point of view he is truly inimitable (Van Huysum)|A superb bouquet of flowers. Van Huysum; who stands unrivalled in this department of art, whether we consider the delicacy of his touch, the brilliancy of his colouring, the tasteful arrangement of the various parts, or the elegant selection in his compositions, in every point of view he is truly inimitable]] réalisée par Van Huysum. [233]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A grand storm and shipwreck on the coast of Calabria. Vernet. The terrific waves breaking amongst the tremendous rocks, hardy mariners and affrighted females endeavouring to save their lives, form an awful and distressing scene; the frantic expression of a mother who has just rescued her child from the raging element is particularly interesting (Vernet)|A grand storm and shipwreck on the coast of Calabria. Vernet. The terrific waves breaking amongst the tremendous rocks, hardy mariners and affrighted females endeavouring to save their lives, form an awful and distressing scene; the frantic expression of a mother who has just rescued her child from the raging element is particularly interesting]] réalisée par Vernet. [277]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A bold romantic sea coast. Vernet. A gentle breeze seems wafting a noble ship out of the harbour, whilst a happy group of females perfectly concealed from public view, by the huge projecting rocks and gloomy caverns that surround them, appear bathing, and sportively enjoying the cool refreshing element (Vernet)|A bold romantic sea coast. Vernet. A gentle breeze seems wafting a noble ship out of the harbour, whilst a happy group of females perfectly concealed from public view, by the huge projecting rocks and gloomy caverns that surround them, appear bathing, and sportively enjoying the cool refreshing element]] réalisée par Vernet. [278]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A rich sylvan scene. Hobbima; with cattle and figures, by Lingleback: the grandeur of the trees, the luxuriance of the foliage, with the truth and beauty of the perspective, rank this performance among the most valuable works of these two great masters (Hobbima)|A rich sylvan scene. Hobbima; with cattle and figures, by Lingleback: the grandeur of the trees, the luxuriance of the foliage, with the truth and beauty of the perspective, rank this performance among the most valuable works of these two great masters]] réalisée par Hobbima. [279]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Gateway entrance to a park, with a pack of stag hounds naturally represented This curious series, describing most naturally the different species of hounds, is worthy the attention of a sportsman, they are engraved and in high preservation (Wolstenholme)|A Gateway entrance to a park, with a pack of stag hounds naturally represented This curious series, describing most naturally the different species of hounds, is worthy the attention of a sportsman, they are engraved and in high preservation]] réalisée par Wolstenholme. [294]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A romantic landscape with a cottage and majestic oak, with a charming pack of fox hounds true to nature This curious series, describing most naturally the different species of hounds, is worthy the attention of a sportsman, they are engraved and in high preservation (Wolstenholme)|A romantic landscape with a cottage and majestic oak, with a charming pack of fox hounds true to nature This curious series, describing most naturally the different species of hounds, is worthy the attention of a sportsman, they are engraved and in high preservation]] réalisée par Wolstenholme. [295]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The huntsman looking over the paling of his lodge with pleasure, examining his favourite pack of harriers This curious series, describing most naturally the different species of hounds, is worthy the attention of a sportsman, they are engraved and in high preservation (Wolstenholme)|The huntsman looking over the paling of his lodge with pleasure, examining his favourite pack of harriers This curious series, describing most naturally the different species of hounds, is worthy the attention of a sportsman, they are engraved and in high preservation]] réalisée par Wolstenholme. [296]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A pleasing rural scene, a cottage with its happy inhabitants, a numerous pack of beagles at fault, enliven the scene. Wolstenholme. This curious series, describing most naturally the different species of hounds, is worthy the attention of a sportsman, they are engraved and in high preservation (Wolstenholme)|A pleasing rural scene, a cottage with its happy inhabitants, a numerous pack of beagles at fault, enliven the scene. Wolstenholme. This curious series, describing most naturally the different species of hounds, is worthy the attention of a sportsman, they are engraved and in high preservation]] réalisée par Wolstenholme. [297]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Pont Aberglasslyn in North Wales. Ibbetson. The sublime grandeur of the scenery magically represented, and beautifully contrasted with the happy group of Cambrian peasants, who appear fishing and enjoying themselves in this sequestered and romantic situation (Ibbetson)|Pont Aberglasslyn in North Wales. Ibbetson. The sublime grandeur of the scenery magically represented, and beautifully contrasted with the happy group of Cambrian peasants, who appear fishing and enjoying themselves in this sequestered and romantic situation]] réalisée par Ibbetson. [304]
  • 1814.08.29/ maison de ventes : European Museum. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A heavy gale, a ship wrecked on a rocky coast. Loutherbourg. The awful flashes of lightning, and the tremendous waves dashing with violence against the stupendous rocks, threaten instant destruction to the affrighted mariners endeavouring to save their lives; one appears clinging to the rock, others yielding to all the horrors of despair lay prostrate in the boat, already nearly engulphed in the foaming surge (Loutherbourg)|A heavy gale, a ship wrecked on a rocky coast. Loutherbourg. The awful flashes of lightning, and the tremendous waves dashing with violence against the stupendous rocks, threaten instant destruction to the affrighted mariners endeavouring to save their lives; one appears clinging to the rock, others yielding to all the horrors of despair lay prostrate in the boat, already nearly engulphed in the foaming surge]] réalisée par Loutherbourg. [305]