Ventes d'œuvres le 1829.05.22

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Vue des dunes, rochers et figures, digne de J. Ruysdael van E. Verdingen réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Desiré au prix de 44 frs. [1]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Bergère elegammant vetue a qui un veillard offre de l'argent réalisée par C. De Moor, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Vermeulen au prix de 23 frs. [2]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Une fille a qui un médecin tate les pouls en présence de sa mère réalisée par J. Steen, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Vermeulen au prix de 82 frs. [3]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Petit paysage avec maison, pons et figures très Argentin réalisée par David Teniers fils, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 33 frs. [4]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Paysage avec fontaine, mulet chargé, figures et moutons réalisée par Vanderdoes, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Desiré au prix de 58 frs. [5]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Paysage avec mare d'eau, où une femme passe portant un enfant; plusieurs cavaliers montés ornent les divers plans réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Desiré au prix de 140 frs. [6]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux charmans petits paysages avec moutons, du meilleur faire de Charle Dujardin réalisée par Charle Dujardin, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Vermeulen au prix de 250 frs. [7]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un paysage avec figures et bestiaux, du ton le plus chaud et très fin réalisée par A. Both, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Silvé au prix de 95 frs. [8]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 4.5 frs. [9]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 2 frs. [10]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 1.2 frs. [11]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 5.5 frs. [12]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 2.8 frs. [13]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 2.5 frs. [14]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 0.3 frs. [15]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 0.2 frs. [16]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 0.3 frs. [17]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 0.2 frs. [18]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 4 frs. [19]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 0.7 frs. [20]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 2.2 frs. [21]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 0.4 frs. [22]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 0.3 frs. [23]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 0.2 frs. [24]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 0.2 frs. [25]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Untitled réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 1 frs. [26]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un intérieur avec deux figures réalisée par D. Ryckaert, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Wagener au prix de 14 frs. [27]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Les vendeurs chassés du temple, attribué à Rubens réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 7 frs. [28]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un paysage réalisée par Momper, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Noex au prix de 0.80 frs. [29]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un sujet de l'histoire romaine réalisée par Gaspar de Crayer, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par De Valck au prix de 7.50 frs. [30]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Moïse sauvé des eaux, par Jacques Jordans; ce tableau qui est du plus beau faire de ce maître est enrichi de plusieurs accessoires, tels qu'un perroquet, une corbeille avec des fruits, etc. par François Snyders réalisée par Jacques Jordans, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Felix au prix de 62 frs. [31]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme La copie du précédent Le croque en jambes, attribué `a Rubens réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Corr au prix de 6.50 frs. [32]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Le croque en jambes, attribué `a Rubens réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Nicolié au prix de 20 frs. [33]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux intérieurs réalisée par Lambregts, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Massé au prix de 31 frs. [34]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux intérieurs réalisée par Lambregts, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Massé au prix de 31 frs. [35]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un paysage, par Vadder, figures par Baut réalisée par Vadder, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Evenepoel au prix de 33 frs. [36]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Une corbeille avec différentes sortes de fruits, un perroquet, un chien, etc. réalisée par François Snyders, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Deutz au prix de 27 frs. [37]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Une marine réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Massé au prix de 2 frs. [38]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Vue d'un village réalisée par Krafft, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par De Brienne au prix de 4 frs. [39]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un paysage réalisée par Coppens, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Wagener au prix de 12 frs. [40]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Le portrait d'un amiral avec ses deux fils réalisée par Duchastel, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Wagener au prix de 5 frs. [41]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un paysage réalisée par Van Artois, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Wagener au prix de 2.20 frs. [42]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un bocal avec des fleurs réalisée par Breughel, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Noex au prix de 6.50 frs. [43]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un sujet de la mythologie réalisée par Simon de Vos, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Harrington au prix de 7.50 frs. [44]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Adam et Eve dans le paradis terrestre réalisée par Breughel, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Brulé au prix de 3.50 frs. [45]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme L'enlèvement d'Europe réalisée par Wauters, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 5 frs. [46]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un paysage avec figures réalisée par Stalbent, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par De Bienne au prix de 4 frs. [47]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme La chaste Suzanne réalisée par Cornelis van Harlem, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Nicolié au prix de 3 frs. [48]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un temple d'architecture antique, par Herenbergh, figures de Minderhout réalisée par Herenbergh, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 54 frs. [49]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux tableaux représentant des marchés du Levant réalisée par Van Bredal, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Wagener au prix de 14 frs. [50]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux tableaux représentant des marchés du Levant réalisée par Van Bredal, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Wagener au prix de 14 frs. [51]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Le festin de Baltazar réalisée par Breughel, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Banger au prix de 3.80 frs. [52]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux tableaux représentant des baccanales réalisée par François Wauters, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 0.50 frs. [53]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux tableaux représentant des baccanales réalisée par François Wauters, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 0.50 frs. [54]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Une tête d'homme à barbe, attribué au même Rubens réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Harrington au prix de 28 frs. [55]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Hercule étouffant le lion, attribué à Rubens réalisée par Rubens, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Evenepoel au prix de 15 frs. [56]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme La mort de St. François réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Massé au prix de 2 frs. [57]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Trois petits tableaux de forme ovale, représentant deux paysages et l'autre un portrait réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Leroy, major au prix de 1.80 frs. [58]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Trois petits tableaux de forme ovale, représentant deux paysages et l'autre un portrait réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Leroy, major au prix de 1.80 frs. [59]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Trois petits tableaux de forme ovale, représentant deux paysages et l'autre un portrait réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Leroy, major au prix de 1.80 frs. [60]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Le portrait d'un cavalier de distinction réalisée par Gonzales, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 13 frs. [61]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux petits portraits réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 2.80 frs. [62]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux petits portraits réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 2.80 frs. [63]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un paysage avec ruines et figures réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par De Bruyn au prix de 2.50 frs. [64]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux paysages avec figures réalisée par Baudewyns, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Felix au prix de 40 frs. [65]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux paysages avec figures réalisée par Baudewyns, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Felix au prix de 40 frs. [66]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un bouquet de fleurs réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Massé au prix de 2.40 frs. [67]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Une femme tenant une chandelle à la main à côté d'un jeune homme réalisée par G. Hontorst, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Leroy major au prix de 2 frs. [68]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un hyver réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 1 frs. [69]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un paysage avec figures réalisée par David Teniers le Vieux, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Felix au prix de 8.50 frs. [70]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux idem Jolis paysages réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 41 frs. [71]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux idem Jolis paysages réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 41 frs. [72]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux jolis paysages réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Felix au prix de 9 frs. [73]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux jolis paysages réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Felix au prix de 9 frs. [74]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme La Vierge, l'Enfant Jésus, Ste. Anne et St. Jean; ce tableau est du beau faire de ce maître réalisée par Beschey, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 41 frs. [75]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Une femme ouvrant un pannier réalisée par inconnu, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 41 frs. [76]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux corbeilles avec des fleurs réalisée par inconnu, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Massé au prix de 1 frs. [77]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux corbeilles avec des fleurs réalisée par inconnu, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Massé au prix de 1 frs. [78]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Des fleurs dans un bocal réalisée par Breughel, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Leroy major au prix de 2.50 frs. [79]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme La Vierge avec l'Enfant Jésus, entourés d'une gloire d'Anges réalisée par Vandenhave, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo au prix de 4.50 frs. [80]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme L'intérieur d'une église catholique vue de nuit, par Pieter Neeff, orné d'un grand nombre de jolies figures par Franck. Ce tableau, sans contredit, est un des plus précieux qui soit sorti du pinçeau de ces deux artistes estimables réalisée par Pieter Neeff, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par v der Belen au prix de 260 frs. [81]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Une table chargée de pain, beurre, harengs et canette réalisée par inconnu, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Leroy major au prix de 0.50 frs. [82]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Paysage représentant un clair de lune réalisée par Martin, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 2 frs. [83]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Le portement de la Croix réalisée par Seb. Franck, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Leroy major au prix de 0.70 frs. [84]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Le portrait d'une bergère ayant une rose à la main réalisée par inconnu, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Noex au prix de 5 frs. [85]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux paysages avec des caravanes réalisée par Queckfurt, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 8 frs. [86]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux paysages avec des caravanes réalisée par Queckfurt, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 8 frs. [87]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Le portrait d'une religieuse réalisée par inconnu, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 8 frs. [88]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Une fête villageoise, genre de D. Teniers réalisée par J. B. de Heem, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Deutz au prix de 5.50 frs. [89]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Une fête villageoise, genre de D. Teniers réalisée par D. Teniers, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Deutz au prix de 5.50 frs. [90]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un clair de lune, goût de D. Teniers réalisée par D. Teniers, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 6 frs. [91]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme L'incendie d'une maison de campagne réalisée par Van Heil, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 4 frs. [92]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Une Sainte Famille entourée d'Anges réalisée par Sébastien Franck, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Noex au prix de 5 frs. [93]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un tableau gothique à deux battans, représentant la Vierge avec l'Enfant Jésus assis dans un riche paysage; sur l'un des battans St. François recevant les stigmates, et sur l'autre le portrait du donataire réalisée par Jean Van Eyck, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Thys au prix de 11 frs. [94]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Le portrait d'un homme tenant ses gants dans ses mains réalisée par Hans Holbeen, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Mastraeten au prix de 6 frs. [95]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Une guirlande de fleurs, par Van Kessel, autour d'un joli tableau par S. Franck, représentant la Vierge et plusieurs Anges autour du berçeau de l'Enfant Jésus réalisée par Van Kessel, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 7 frs. [96]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux paysages avec nombre de figures, dans le stile de Breughel de Velours réalisée par Martin, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 8.50 frs. [97]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux paysages avec nombre de figures, dans le stile de Breughel de Velours réalisée par Martin, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 8.50 frs. [98]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux paysages; vues d'Italie réalisée par Huysmans de Malines, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Felix Leroy au prix de 21 frs. [99]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Deux paysages; vues d'Italie réalisée par Huysmans de Malines, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Felix Leroy au prix de 21 frs. [100]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme L'intérieur de l'atelier d'un peintre réalisée par Rombout, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Lenaerts au prix de 2 frs. [101]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Mastraeten. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Un intérieur représentant un bénédicité réalisée par Molenaar, vendue par Douairière de Castro y Toledo, achetée par Thys au prix de 7 frs. [102]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Virgin and Child, seated among Angels, who are supporting a canopy painted on gold ground; a true and exquisite specimen réalisée par Giotto, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par [[P.. [?]]] au prix de 34.13 £. [103]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A small narrow Italian sea-port, and Claude, and Italian sea-port, -- style of réalisée par Claude, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par Gardraso au prix de 3.3 £. [104]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A small narrow Italian sea-port, and Claude, an Italian sea-port, -- style of réalisée par Van Lint, vendue par Chevalier Franchi. [105]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Banditti reposing on the brink of a harbour, small; and Brauwer, a Toper, small; well coloured réalisée par Brauwer, vendue par Chevalier Franchi. [106]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Banditti reposing on the brink of a harbour, small; and Brauwer, a Toper, small; well coloured réalisée par S. Rosa, vendue par Chevalier Franchi. [107]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Vanity and Truth; allegorical réalisée par Sophonisba Anguisciola, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par [[Bisedee [?]]] au prix de 2.5 £. [108]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A halt of soliders at a suttler's booth réalisée par Wouvermans, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par Bainbridge au prix de 16.16 £. [109]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Still Life, a pair réalisée par De Heem, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par Bainbridge au prix de 5.5 £. [110]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A pair of landscapes, small slips réalisée par Asselyn, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par Bainbridge au prix de 0.18 £. [111]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Temptation of St. Anthony réalisée par Breughel, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par [[Beseda [?]]] au prix de 2.0 £. [112]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme ????????? réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par Hume au prix de 0.10 £. [113]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A small landscape, with pastoral figures, circular, and a sea-port, with architecture réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Chevalier Franchi. [114]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A small landscape, with pastoral figures, circular, and a sea-port, with architecture réalisée par Swaneveldt, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par [[Sassard [or] Jassard]] au prix de 15.4 £. [115]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A small mountainous Italian landscape, and figures réalisée par Asselyn, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par [[Sassard [or] Jassard]] au prix de 5.15 £. [116]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A pair of harbours, with architecture, and a pair of battle pieces, small; unframed réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par Norton au prix de 7.7 £. [117]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Two Evangelists; in one frame réalisée par L. Van Leyden, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par Rogers au prix de 7.17 £. [118]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A bishop, legendary, with landscape and harbour scene réalisée par Breughel, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par Norton au prix de 3.13 £. [119]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A grotesque subject, interior, fire-light réalisée par Steenwyck, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par [[Emmit [?]]] au prix de 3.3 £. [120]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A pair of panels for pilasters, with historical compositions, and allegorical figures réalisée par Casali, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par Nugee au prix de 5.0 £. [121]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A Madonna, and the interior of a church, unframed réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par [[Kyne [?]]] au prix de 1.7 £. [122]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A battle piece, with numerous minute figures, on copper; elegantly framed réalisée par Bredael, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par Norton au prix de 10.10 £. [123]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Portrait of a man, half figures, holding an emblem of Vanity, a harbour in the back-ground; small réalisée par L. Van Leyden, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par Rogers au prix de 10.10 £. [124]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Virgin and Child; an elegant old copy, cabinet size réalisée par Corregio, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par [[Thysar [?]]] au prix de 6.6 £. [125]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Christie's. Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme A procession of legendary figures; curious early specimen réalisée par Pinturicchio, vendue par Chevalier Franchi, achetée par Rogers au prix de 2.12 £. [126]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Landscape -- Evening. A twilight effect, the scene on the banks of the Thames, above Windsor, and wrought in the style and feeling of Rembrandt. The barge at anchor, with no one on the deck, accords with the silent sentiment of eve. The venerable painter hereabout delighted in the lonely contemplation of this tranquil season of the day. Avon's green banks are still sacred to the fond reminiscence of Shakspeare. The time may come, when the memory of West may be alike congenially associated with Windsor's rural shores (Benjamin West)|Landscape -- Evening. A twilight effect, the scene on the banks of the Thames, above Windsor, and wrought in the style and feeling of Rembrandt. The barge at anchor, with no one on the deck, accords with the silent sentiment of eve. The venerable painter hereabout delighted in the lonely contemplation of this tranquil season of the day. Avon's green banks are still sacred to the fond reminiscence of Shakspeare. The time may come, when the memory of West may be alike congenially associated with Windsor's rural shores]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Dunlap. [127]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Paddington Canal. This cheerful animated scene, records another evidence of the versatile powers of the pencil of this Artist. As a topographical picture, characteristic of the customs of the age in which it was painted, it will be viewed by posterity with increasing interest. Considered as a contemporary performance, it cannot be regarded with indifference, for as a work of art it is wrought with mastery, and as a scene it is replete with pictorial incidents, all represented from the life, with that close fidelity to truth and local circumstance, which constitutes the great charm of a topographical painting. On the deck of the barge, which is actually in motion, are the portraits of Mr. and Mrs West, and several of their old and esteemed friends (Benjamin West)|Paddington Canal. This cheerful animated scene, records another evidence of the versatile powers of the pencil of this Artist. As a topographical picture, characteristic of the customs of the age in which it was painted, it will be viewed by posterity with increasing interest. Considered as a contemporary performance, it cannot be regarded with indifference, for as a work of art it is wrought with mastery, and as a scene it is replete with pictorial incidents, all represented from the life, with that close fidelity to truth and local circumstance, which constitutes the great charm of a topographical painting. On the deck of the barge, which is actually in motion, are the portraits of Mr. and Mrs West, and several of their old and esteemed friends]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Bone. [128]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Elisha raising the Widow's Son. In this impressive composition, the painter has chosen another point of time from the same sacred story, partly related to the picture, Lot 167. Herein, the youth is represented newly restored to life, and in the arms of his mother, whose affliction is thus changed into holy rapture. The figure of the prophet is dignified and expressive of the solemnity of the supernatural act, which he has thus benevolently accomplished (Benjamin West)|Elisha raising the Widow's Son. In this impressive composition, the painter has chosen another point of time from the same sacred story, partly related to the picture, Lot 167. Herein, the youth is represented newly restored to life, and in the arms of his mother, whose affliction is thus changed into holy rapture. The figure of the prophet is dignified and expressive of the solemnity of the supernatural act, which he has thus benevolently accomplished]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Capt Murray. [129]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Messiah. Revelations, chap. 1. Verse 7. Behold he cometh with clouds, and every eye shall see him; and they also which pierced him; and all kindreds of the earth shall want, becuase of him, even so, Amen. In contemplating works of art, and of the more elevated department in particular, the spirit and intention of the author, whether painter, poet, or sculptor, should be kept in the "minds eye". In Pope all is ineffable sweetness and harmony in numbers. Dryden breathes the despotic majesty of verse. Michael Angelo shaped his marble with the stroke of a thunderbolt, and Raffael gave life to forms, moulded by the fingers of the graces. So Shakspeare was mighty in scenes of terror, and Milton was lofty and sublime. West's chief attribute was that of the awful sublime -- his compositions appear to be created by that fiat of his inventive power. His greatest works, as viewed abstractedly, with reference to his thinking and intention, strongly enforce this main object of his art. The energy of his perception strikes at once, and having made that impression, the means by which he achieved his purpose, being his own, claim that candid critical allowance, which judgment is ever willing to accord to the rare merit of originality. The single sentiment of this picture is strikingly grand (Benjamin West)|The Messiah. Revelations, chap. 1. Verse 7. Behold he cometh with clouds, and every eye shall see him; and they also which pierced him; and all kindreds of the earth shall want, becuase of him, even so, Amen. In contemplating works of art, and of the more elevated department in particular, the spirit and intention of the author, whether painter, poet, or sculptor, should be kept in the "minds eye". In Pope all is ineffable sweetness and harmony in numbers. Dryden breathes the despotic majesty of verse. Michael Angelo shaped his marble with the stroke of a thunderbolt, and Raffael gave life to forms, moulded by the fingers of the graces. So Shakspeare was mighty in scenes of terror, and Milton was lofty and sublime. West's chief attribute was that of the awful sublime -- his compositions appear to be created by that fiat of his inventive power. His greatest works, as viewed abstractedly, with reference to his thinking and intention, strongly enforce this main object of his art. The energy of his perception strikes at once, and having made that impression, the means by which he achieved his purpose, being his own, claim that candid critical allowance, which judgment is ever willing to accord to the rare merit of originality. The single sentiment of this picture is strikingly grand]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Dolman. [130]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Nativity of Our Saviour. The first study for the lower compartment of the same design, for the stained - glass Window of St. George's Chapel. The countenances of Mary and the infant Jesus in this cabinet picture are exquisitely finished (Benjamin West)|The Nativity of Our Saviour. The first study for the lower compartment of the same design, for the stained - glass Window of St. George's Chapel. The countenances of Mary and the infant Jesus in this cabinet picture are exquisitely finished]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Dolman. [131]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Christ healing the Infirm in the Temple. Painted by command of His late Majesty for his intended Chapel in Windsor Castle. A more impressive and grand display of the powers of pictorial art, is perhaps no where to be found, than in this affecting composition. Christ is herein represented with a countenance all benignity, dispensing one of his holy offices of mercy. The whole contour of this picture is nobly epic. The episodes are beautiful and touching -- the sentiment is abounding with pathos. In one group, an appeal to the healing power of the Saviour, is made in the ardour of eager supplication by the friends of the youth, struggling under the appalling contortions of the possessed of an evil spirit. In another, a prostrate mother, with a contenance, though meek in resignation, yet ardently excited by faith, is submitting her youthful son, emaciated wtih sickness, to the benevolent eye of the Divine Physician. With a feeling no less beautiful in conception, then original as a trait of art, an infant boy, braced to the shoulders of the mother, innocently unconscious of her anxiety, is smiling in rosy health. Who can behold this painted story without emotion (Benjamin West)|Christ healing the Infirm in the Temple. Painted by command of His late Majesty for his intended Chapel in Windsor Castle. A more impressive and grand display of the powers of pictorial art, is perhaps no where to be found, than in this affecting composition. Christ is herein represented with a countenance all benignity, dispensing one of his holy offices of mercy. The whole contour of this picture is nobly epic. The episodes are beautiful and touching -- the sentiment is abounding with pathos. In one group, an appeal to the healing power of the Saviour, is made in the ardour of eager supplication by the friends of the youth, struggling under the appalling contortions of the possessed of an evil spirit. In another, a prostrate mother, with a contenance, though meek in resignation, yet ardently excited by faith, is submitting her youthful son, emaciated wtih sickness, to the benevolent eye of the Divine Physician. With a feeling no less beautiful in conception, then original as a trait of art, an infant boy, braced to the shoulders of the mother, innocently unconscious of her anxiety, is smiling in rosy health. Who can behold this painted story without emotion]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Hick of Bolton. [132]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Belisarius. The famed Roman general of the Emperor Justinian, memorable for his signal and momentous victories, but still more for his misfortunes, abandoned to want by his ungrateful master, is herein personified with that pictorial feeling which directly appeals to the heart. The venerable warrior, thus depicted, is figuratively, the living ruin of departed greatness (Benjamin West)|Belisarius. The famed Roman general of the Emperor Justinian, memorable for his signal and momentous victories, but still more for his misfortunes, abandoned to want by his ungrateful master, is herein personified with that pictorial feeling which directly appeals to the heart. The venerable warrior, thus depicted, is figuratively, the living ruin of departed greatness]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Sr Oswald Moseley. [133]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Noah Sacrificing. Painted by command of His late Majesty, for his intended Chapel in Windsor Castle. Genesis, chap. 8. Verse 20. And Noah builded an altar unto the Lord; and took of every clean beast and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. Poetry, great as are its capacities and pathos, could not identify its descriptive powers more intensely with the scenes of ages remote, than painting thus elevated in sentiment. This impressive picture describes the man most favoured of heaven, who, surviving the wreck of the living world, thus awfully insulate, is offering the pious sacrifice of gratitude to his Preserver and his God. The contemplation of works of art, like these, cannot fail to inspire reverence for that holy record -- the divine source from which such impressive subjects are so abundantly supplied (Benjamin West)|Noah Sacrificing. Painted by command of His late Majesty, for his intended Chapel in Windsor Castle. Genesis, chap. 8. Verse 20. And Noah builded an altar unto the Lord; and took of every clean beast and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. Poetry, great as are its capacities and pathos, could not identify its descriptive powers more intensely with the scenes of ages remote, than painting thus elevated in sentiment. This impressive picture describes the man most favoured of heaven, who, surviving the wreck of the living world, thus awfully insulate, is offering the pious sacrifice of gratitude to his Preserver and his God. The contemplation of works of art, like these, cannot fail to inspire reverence for that holy record -- the divine source from which such impressive subjects are so abundantly supplied]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Bone. [134]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Resurrection of Our Saviour. Admirable in design, intense in splendour of colour, and touched with a pencil free and intelligent, as that of the admired Velasquiez. This captivating little picture is fraught with genius réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Nash. [135]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Moses and Aaron Sacrificing. Painted by command of His late Majesty for his intended Chapel in Windsor Castle. In the just appreciation of this particular collection of historical designs, it is due to the fame of the painter to enforce attention to the uniform spirit and energy which prevails throughout the series. Inexaustible in invention, powerful in expression, splendid and harmonious in general contour, and imposing in effect, the mind of the Artist appears never to have descended from its elevated scale; nor his hand to have relaxed from its wonted power. In eulogium of Nicolo Poussin, it has been said, that his compositions induce the supposition of his having lived two thousand years ago. It is difficult to abstract the mind from its familiarity with contemporary genius, however great, sufficiently to clothe it thus in sentiment; yet in apostrophising the genius of West, it were no hyperbole to assign the same praise to the spirit in which his works have been conceived. All his greatest compositions assimilate with the intense pathos, through which the imagingation is wont to view the eventful scenes of antiquity (Benjamin West)|Moses and Aaron Sacrificing. Painted by command of His late Majesty for his intended Chapel in Windsor Castle. In the just appreciation of this particular collection of historical designs, it is due to the fame of the painter to enforce attention to the uniform spirit and energy which prevails throughout the series. Inexaustible in invention, powerful in expression, splendid and harmonious in general contour, and imposing in effect, the mind of the Artist appears never to have descended from its elevated scale; nor his hand to have relaxed from its wonted power. In eulogium of Nicolo Poussin, it has been said, that his compositions induce the supposition of his having lived two thousand years ago. It is difficult to abstract the mind from its familiarity with contemporary genius, however great, sufficiently to clothe it thus in sentiment; yet in apostrophising the genius of West, it were no hyperbole to assign the same praise to the spirit in which his works have been conceived. All his greatest compositions assimilate with the intense pathos, through which the imagingation is wont to view the eventful scenes of antiquity]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Dolman. [136]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Children eating Cherries. There are few painters who would not feel proud to be the author of this most original production. The subject, a simple group of cottage children; but painted in a style so eminently above the common order of this class of subjects, that words cannot easily convey to the perceptions, the attributes of the art wich consititute its merit. It must be seen to be felt -- anf felt to be understood; for it is wrought in the recondite gusto, and addressed to the learned in virt"u (Benjamin West)|Children eating Cherries. There are few painters who would not feel proud to be the author of this most original production. The subject, a simple group of cottage children; but painted in a style so eminently above the common order of this class of subjects, that words cannot easily convey to the perceptions, the attributes of the art wich consititute its merit. It must be seen to be felt -- anf felt to be understood; for it is wrought in the recondite gusto, and addressed to the learned in virt"u]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par C Morgan 18 Berners St. [137]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Ascension of our Saviour. This most brilliant little emanation may compete with the finest specimens of ancient or modern art. The lower compartment of this picture is wrought in that rich, low - tone lustre so productive of harmony in the masterly sketches of Rubens; whilst the upper one, representing Christ's ascension amidst a galaxy of Angels, is enforced in that splendor of light which the author of this graphic gem, so intensely felt in his admiration of the works of Corregio (Benjamin West)|The Ascension of our Saviour. This most brilliant little emanation may compete with the finest specimens of ancient or modern art. The lower compartment of this picture is wrought in that rich, low - tone lustre so productive of harmony in the masterly sketches of Rubens; whilst the upper one, representing Christ's ascension amidst a galaxy of Angels, is enforced in that splendor of light which the author of this graphic gem, so intensely felt in his admiration of the works of Corregio]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Vernon. [138]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh. Painted by command of His late Majesty for his intended Chapel in Windsor Castle. Exodus, Chap. 7. Verse 8. And the Lord spake unto Moses, and unto Aaron, saying, Verse 9. When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Shew a miracle for you: then thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast it before Pharaoh, and it shall become a serpent. Verse 10. And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so as the Lord had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh, and before his servants, and it became a serpent. Verse 11. Then Pharaoh also called the wise men, and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt they also did in like manner with their enchantments. Verse 12. For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. Verse 13. And he hardened Pharaoh's heart, that he hearkened not unto them, as the Lord had said. The uniform greatness of feeling which pervades the whole of this series, manifests the vast scope of mind to conceive, and wondrous energy of hand to execute, with which the Artist was endowed; qualities rarely united, and without which that imposing grandeur can never be obtained, which is so indispensable in works thus intended for the adornment of great public buildings. To appreciate the merits of pictures of this stupendous class, the spectator should bear in mind that their effect can only be fully comprehended by seeing them at that distance from the eye for which they expressly painted. Their fitness and general contour cannot be conceived, but by supposing the whole place in their allotted compartments, and forming that imposing union of painting and architecture, with all the enrichments which these arts united are capable of, in exciting the imagination of admiration and delight (Benjamin West)|Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh. Painted by command of His late Majesty for his intended Chapel in Windsor Castle. Exodus, Chap. 7. Verse 8. And the Lord spake unto Moses, and unto Aaron, saying, Verse 9. When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Shew a miracle for you: then thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast it before Pharaoh, and it shall become a serpent. Verse 10. And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so as the Lord had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh, and before his servants, and it became a serpent. Verse 11. Then Pharaoh also called the wise men, and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt they also did in like manner with their enchantments. Verse 12. For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. Verse 13. And he hardened Pharaoh's heart, that he hearkened not unto them, as the Lord had said. The uniform greatness of feeling which pervades the whole of this series, manifests the vast scope of mind to conceive, and wondrous energy of hand to execute, with which the Artist was endowed; qualities rarely united, and without which that imposing grandeur can never be obtained, which is so indispensable in works thus intended for the adornment of great public buildings. To appreciate the merits of pictures of this stupendous class, the spectator should bear in mind that their effect can only be fully comprehended by seeing them at that distance from the eye for which they expressly painted. Their fitness and general contour cannot be conceived, but by supposing the whole place in their allotted compartments, and forming that imposing union of painting and architecture, with all the enrichments which these arts united are capable of, in exciting the imagination of admiration and delight]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Bone. [139]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Crucifixion of Our Saviour. Painted by command of His late Majesty. From this design a painted glass was to be executed for the large west window in St. George's Chapel, at Windsor. The magnificent piling up of the groups in this awfully sublime composition, would have produced an effect under the influence of transparent light, inconceivably grand, on a window of at least sixty feet in height. That fatality, however, which seems to have frowned upon all the great schemes for the promotion of the fine arts in England, frustrated this princely design; and this picture will remain to tell the discreditable tale to future times. When West has completed his first commission, the historical composition of "Regulus returning to Carthage," for his honoured patron His late Majesty, his studio was visited by many of the first personages to view this work, and among others, the celebrated Philip, Earl Chesterfield: his Lordship was a connoisseur. After being seated before the picture, which perhaps is one of the most impressive epic compositions that ever emanated from the pencil, and remaining silent, the sensitive Artist modestly desired to know his Lordship's opinion. "Why, Mr. West," replied the accomplished nobleman, "It has one fault, Sir, and only one; namely, that it was not painted three hundred years ago." (Benjamin West)|The Crucifixion of Our Saviour. Painted by command of His late Majesty. From this design a painted glass was to be executed for the large west window in St. George's Chapel, at Windsor. The magnificent piling up of the groups in this awfully sublime composition, would have produced an effect under the influence of transparent light, inconceivably grand, on a window of at least sixty feet in height. That fatality, however, which seems to have frowned upon all the great schemes for the promotion of the fine arts in England, frustrated this princely design; and this picture will remain to tell the discreditable tale to future times. When West has completed his first commission, the historical composition of "Regulus returning to Carthage," for his honoured patron His late Majesty, his studio was visited by many of the first personages to view this work, and among others, the celebrated Philip, Earl Chesterfield: his Lordship was a connoisseur. After being seated before the picture, which perhaps is one of the most impressive epic compositions that ever emanated from the pencil, and remaining silent, the sensitive Artist modestly desired to know his Lordship's opinion. "Why, Mr. West," replied the accomplished nobleman, "It has one fault, Sir, and only one; namely, that it was not painted three hundred years ago."]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par [[Ward [or] Word]]. [140]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Joshua crossing the River Jordan with the Ark. Verse 11. Behold the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth passeth over before you into Jordan. Verse 17. And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over to Jordan. Those recondite perceptions of the pictorial character of ancient times, which are so observable in the works of certain Italian masters, are no less obvious in those of West. In this composition all savours of antiquity. The scene, with its circumstances, the general appearance of the multitude of priests, the costume, the very colour of their complexions, are in perfect accordance with this sentiment. Hence, there is, perhaps, no picture in this extensive collection that has stronger claims to the unqualified praise of originality (Benjamin West)|Joshua crossing the River Jordan with the Ark. Verse 11. Behold the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth passeth over before you into Jordan. Verse 17. And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over to Jordan. Those recondite perceptions of the pictorial character of ancient times, which are so observable in the works of certain Italian masters, are no less obvious in those of West. In this composition all savours of antiquity. The scene, with its circumstances, the general appearance of the multitude of priests, the costume, the very colour of their complexions, are in perfect accordance with this sentiment. Hence, there is, perhaps, no picture in this extensive collection that has stronger claims to the unqualified praise of originality]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Albert. [141]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Narcissus. No work of the hand of West excited more general admiration among the professors of the art, than this very original and finely conceived cabinet picture. That recondite quality in painting, so well expressed by Sir Joshua Reynolds, in the term "low toned brightness," is herein displayed with rare felicity. The colouring is intense. The effect of the landscape, with its pellucid stream, is wrought on so rich a scale, that the picture may be compared with the variegated depths and sparkling brightness reflected from gems, disposed on a ground of russet velvet. The contemplation of this small picture, ever open to the view of the student, afforded new light to the rising school of landscape painters, and quickened those perceptions, which have raised it to that decided pre - eminence which it has attained, as acknowledged by all the world (Benjamin West)|Narcissus. No work of the hand of West excited more general admiration among the professors of the art, than this very original and finely conceived cabinet picture. That recondite quality in painting, so well expressed by Sir Joshua Reynolds, in the term "low toned brightness," is herein displayed with rare felicity. The colouring is intense. The effect of the landscape, with its pellucid stream, is wrought on so rich a scale, that the picture may be compared with the variegated depths and sparkling brightness reflected from gems, disposed on a ground of russet velvet. The contemplation of this small picture, ever open to the view of the student, afforded new light to the rising school of landscape painters, and quickened those perceptions, which have raised it to that decided pre - eminence which it has attained, as acknowledged by all the world]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Bone. [142]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Christ healing the Sick in the Temple. The original design for that graphic composition, the history of which records the most illustrious instance of patronage that has hitherto been conferred by a public instition on any individual member of the British school. The picture of "Christ healing the Sick in the Temple" having been purchased by the British Institution, for the unprecedented sum of three thousand guineas; an act of munificence which will transmit the memory of the enlightened and patriotic noblemen and gentlemen, directors of that truly National Institution, with honour to posterity. It is gratifying to be able to relate, that the public subscriptions for the engraving, published from this picture, under the auspices of the Institution, together with the vast sum received from its long continued public exhibition, amply repaid the funds so liberally supplied by the Directors, in furtherance of their noble and enlarged views for the promotion of the British school (Benjamin West)|Christ healing the Sick in the Temple. The original design for that graphic composition, the history of which records the most illustrious instance of patronage that has hitherto been conferred by a public instition on any individual member of the British school. The picture of "Christ healing the Sick in the Temple" having been purchased by the British Institution, for the unprecedented sum of three thousand guineas; an act of munificence which will transmit the memory of the enlightened and patriotic noblemen and gentlemen, directors of that truly National Institution, with honour to posterity. It is gratifying to be able to relate, that the public subscriptions for the engraving, published from this picture, under the auspices of the Institution, together with the vast sum received from its long continued public exhibition, amply repaid the funds so liberally supplied by the Directors, in furtherance of their noble and enlarged views for the promotion of the British school]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Bone. [143]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Bard. When Mrs. Siddons beheld this empassioned personification of the Bard of the poet Gray, she exclaimed, "Ruin seize thee! ruthless king," with the poetic fervour of sudden inspiration. The compliment, for such it was intended, made a lasting impression on the painter's mind. This composition is strikingly grand (Benjamin West)|The Bard. When Mrs. Siddons beheld this empassioned personification of the Bard of the poet Gray, she exclaimed, "Ruin seize thee! ruthless king," with the poetic fervour of sudden inspiration. The compliment, for such it was intended, made a lasting impression on the painter's mind. This composition is strikingly grand]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par [[Ward [or] Word]]. [144]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Mark Anthony showing the Robe and Will of Caesar. To retrace the steps by which a school of art or science have advanced to the ultimate goal of knowledge, is one of the most pleasing and satisfactory occupations of philosophic enquiry. Purcel, original as was his genius, improved the harmony of his native art, by the study of Italian music; hence, that union of grace and beauty which enriched the subsequent compositions of the English musicians. West, as eminently, by his sedulous study of the great Italian masters, reflects new light upon the British school of pictorial design; yet, did neither of these eminent professors of their respective arts, sacrifice their own genuine feelings at the shrine of foreign excellence. This composition, though incorporating the high gusto of Italy, is yet of native fabric, and is still held as an exemplar of style as characteristic of our national school. In this graphic drama, all the attributes of the epic are eminently displayed; not a group in the crowded scene could be spared; every part in just graduation is an indispensable episode to the memorable event which it records. The dignified self command of Mark Anthony, thus exciting the populace, by exhibiting the touching spectacle of Caesar's cloak, is a masterly trait of graphic pathos. The tragic story indeed is thus told as emphatically, as action, character, and expression are capable of embodying the thoughts through the imitative medium of painting (Benjamin West)|Mark Anthony showing the Robe and Will of Caesar. To retrace the steps by which a school of art or science have advanced to the ultimate goal of knowledge, is one of the most pleasing and satisfactory occupations of philosophic enquiry. Purcel, original as was his genius, improved the harmony of his native art, by the study of Italian music; hence, that union of grace and beauty which enriched the subsequent compositions of the English musicians. West, as eminently, by his sedulous study of the great Italian masters, reflects new light upon the British school of pictorial design; yet, did neither of these eminent professors of their respective arts, sacrifice their own genuine feelings at the shrine of foreign excellence. This composition, though incorporating the high gusto of Italy, is yet of native fabric, and is still held as an exemplar of style as characteristic of our national school. In this graphic drama, all the attributes of the epic are eminently displayed; not a group in the crowded scene could be spared; every part in just graduation is an indispensable episode to the memorable event which it records. The dignified self command of Mark Anthony, thus exciting the populace, by exhibiting the touching spectacle of Caesar's cloak, is a masterly trait of graphic pathos. The tragic story indeed is thus told as emphatically, as action, character, and expression are capable of embodying the thoughts through the imitative medium of painting]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par [[Ward [or] Word]]. [145]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Madonna and Child. Painted in 1765, subsequently to West's return from Italy. Highly wrought, and composed and coloured in the feeling of the Italian school. The Artist's passionate admiration of the Correggiesque style is identified with this elegant cabinet picture (Benjamin West)|Madonna and Child. Painted in 1765, subsequently to West's return from Italy. Highly wrought, and composed and coloured in the feeling of the Italian school. The Artist's passionate admiration of the Correggiesque style is identified with this elegant cabinet picture]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par R Boston. [146]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Telemachus and Mentor on the Island of Calypso. It is to be regretted that the engraving of this finely composed scene has not been finished by a hand that could as congenially have felt the spirit of West's pencil, as did that of Woollett: for had justice been done to the picture, another print would have been added to the portfolio, commanding the universal admiration of the cognoscenti. As a picture, regarded in the light of splendid furniture, nothing were more worthy a place in the gorgeous apartment of a palace than this. The scene is romantic, and highly poetic in sentiment. The incidental light, from the bursting sun - beam through the storm, creates a magical effect. The waves roll in shore with a motion perfectly illusive (Benjamin West)|Telemachus and Mentor on the Island of Calypso. It is to be regretted that the engraving of this finely composed scene has not been finished by a hand that could as congenially have felt the spirit of West's pencil, as did that of Woollett: for had justice been done to the picture, another print would have been added to the portfolio, commanding the universal admiration of the cognoscenti. As a picture, regarded in the light of splendid furniture, nothing were more worthy a place in the gorgeous apartment of a palace than this. The scene is romantic, and highly poetic in sentiment. The incidental light, from the bursting sun - beam through the storm, creates a magical effect. The waves roll in shore with a motion perfectly illusive]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Wm Ward Esq. [147]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Paul and Barnabas. Painted by command of His late Majesty for his intended Chapel in Windsor Castle. Considered with unlimited reference to the pictorial attributes of this order, the composition may be pronounced a school in itself, as an exemplar of the great style. It is grand in its general contour, magnificent in design, and harmonious in effect. The groups, comprising all the varieties of age, in both sexes, are arranged with a master mind, are replete with expression, and painted with the most accomplised sentiment and feeling. It is due to the fame of this great painter, to estimate his talent by works of this high class, where his whole mind has been engaged in exhibiting the utmost stretch of his graphic powers (Benjamin West)|Paul and Barnabas. Painted by command of His late Majesty for his intended Chapel in Windsor Castle. Considered with unlimited reference to the pictorial attributes of this order, the composition may be pronounced a school in itself, as an exemplar of the great style. It is grand in its general contour, magnificent in design, and harmonious in effect. The groups, comprising all the varieties of age, in both sexes, are arranged with a master mind, are replete with expression, and painted with the most accomplised sentiment and feeling. It is due to the fame of this great painter, to estimate his talent by works of this high class, where his whole mind has been engaged in exhibiting the utmost stretch of his graphic powers]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par L Girarde. [148]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Overthrow of the Old Beast and False Prophet. This design breathes the awful and mysterious spirit of the Apocalypse. "And I saw Heaven opened, and beheld a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called * * * * His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns." In high imagination, this composition, to use the sentiment of Burke, "is elevated on the wings of inspiration." In pathos it is terribly sublime; what can be conceived more stupendous in graphic personification, than the sudden destruction of the mighty idol, the "old beast," or more appalling than the overthrow of its enraged devotees? The bright squadron of angels, charging the fierce idolators, are beings supernatural. It were no hyperbole, perhps, to aver, that Milton, Shakspeare or Dante, could either have embodied his visions of spirits with the pencil, might have owned himself the author of this design. The painting is executed with a rapid, daring mastery, compatible with the originality of the thought, which seems embodied at once upon the canvass (Benjamin West)|The Overthrow of the Old Beast and False Prophet. This design breathes the awful and mysterious spirit of the Apocalypse. "And I saw Heaven opened, and beheld a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called * * * * His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns." In high imagination, this composition, to use the sentiment of Burke, "is elevated on the wings of inspiration." In pathos it is terribly sublime; what can be conceived more stupendous in graphic personification, than the sudden destruction of the mighty idol, the "old beast," or more appalling than the overthrow of its enraged devotees? The bright squadron of angels, charging the fierce idolators, are beings supernatural. It were no hyperbole, perhps, to aver, that Milton, Shakspeare or Dante, could either have embodied his visions of spirits with the pencil, might have owned himself the author of this design. The painting is executed with a rapid, daring mastery, compatible with the originality of the thought, which seems embodied at once upon the canvass]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Wm Ward Esq. [149]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Paul shaking the Viper from his Finger. Nothing that has proceeded from the mental and physical powers of West, has been more generally seen, or more universally admired, than the great Altar - piece of the Chapel of Greenwich Hospital. It is supposed that the ship in which this holy missionary had embarked, was wrecked on the shore of the island of Malta, in the Mediterranean sea. There is no subject in holy writ so congenially descriptive to the picturesque feeling of the painter as this. The voyage is detailed by Paul with geographical exactness, who relates, that after touching at many Greek islands, renowned in profane story, the vessel encountered a storm, which enduring fourteen days. The prophet foretold tha master and the crew that they should be cast upon a certain island: this prdiction was verified. In the vessel were "two hundred three score and sixteen souls." Paul, on the third day of that storm -- "when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared," cheered the drooping spirits of the crew -- saying, "there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship." At length the fourteenth day arrived, the termination of their peril. "And when it was day, they knew not the land; but they discovered a creek with a shore, into which they were minded, if it were possible to thrust the ship. "And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder - hands, and hoisted up the main - sail to the wind, and made toward the shore. "And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the fore - part stuck fast, and remained immoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves." Those who could swim cast themselves into the sea, and those who could not, "some on boards, and some on broken pieces of ship," escaped all safe on land. The subject then, was judiciously chosen by the painter, for the reverential spot for which it was designed; where it is hoped it may continue to be contemplated for ages to come, by veteran seamen, as an impressive memorial of God's holy providence to ship - wrecked mariners of olden times! As a composition, this great picture is of surpassing grandeur, as may be seen by this masterly and most elaborately finished study, from which the painter wrought so lasting a monument to his own fame, and honour of the British school (Benjamin West)|St. Paul shaking the Viper from his Finger. Nothing that has proceeded from the mental and physical powers of West, has been more generally seen, or more universally admired, than the great Altar - piece of the Chapel of Greenwich Hospital. It is supposed that the ship in which this holy missionary had embarked, was wrecked on the shore of the island of Malta, in the Mediterranean sea. There is no subject in holy writ so congenially descriptive to the picturesque feeling of the painter as this. The voyage is detailed by Paul with geographical exactness, who relates, that after touching at many Greek islands, renowned in profane story, the vessel encountered a storm, which enduring fourteen days. The prophet foretold tha master and the crew that they should be cast upon a certain island: this prdiction was verified. In the vessel were "two hundred three score and sixteen souls." Paul, on the third day of that storm -- "when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared," cheered the drooping spirits of the crew -- saying, "there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship." At length the fourteenth day arrived, the termination of their peril. "And when it was day, they knew not the land; but they discovered a creek with a shore, into which they were minded, if it were possible to thrust the ship. "And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder - hands, and hoisted up the main - sail to the wind, and made toward the shore. "And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the fore - part stuck fast, and remained immoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves." Those who could swim cast themselves into the sea, and those who could not, "some on boards, and some on broken pieces of ship," escaped all safe on land. The subject then, was judiciously chosen by the painter, for the reverential spot for which it was designed; where it is hoped it may continue to be contemplated for ages to come, by veteran seamen, as an impressive memorial of God's holy providence to ship - wrecked mariners of olden times! As a composition, this great picture is of surpassing grandeur, as may be seen by this masterly and most elaborately finished study, from which the painter wrought so lasting a monument to his own fame, and honour of the British school]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Bone. [150]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Nativity of Our Saviour. A Cartoon, from which the painted glass Window in St. George's Chapel, Windsor, was executed. Gorgeous and intense in splendour as are the works of the great colourists who availed themselves of the discovery of painting in oil, yet, the steady grandeur of tone and effect produced by opaque, or semi - transparent colours, as previously applied to pictorial representation, has been considered by the many learned authorities better suited to the severity of style, compatible with the grand gusto of the epic composition. Michael Angelo openly professed that doctrine, and Sir Joshua Reynolds, the greatest colourist of his age, inclined to the same opinion. The cartoons of Raffael have been quoted as existing instances of the axiom; and it is admitted indeed, by those best qualified to arbitrate the question, that that resplendant richness, and transparency of depth, which are the peculiar attributes of oil painting, would rather have deteriorated, than improved the grand sentiment conveyed by this glorious series of epic compositions. This cartoon, the prototype for the splendid stained glass Window, so beautifully conspicuous through the gothic vista of St. George's Chapel, as a specimen of colouring, is wrought in the true gusto of elevated art. The lower compartment, represented with gravity and local truth, is sufficiently harmonious by its native simplicity: whilst the upper part of the composition, being wrought on a higher scale, burst upon the sight with celestial brightness. As a picture, it is so compatible with the spirit and intention of the design, so entirely effective and harmonious, that the absence of oils and varnishes in its fabric, leave the admirers of true art no feeling for regret (Benjamin West)|The Nativity of Our Saviour. A Cartoon, from which the painted glass Window in St. George's Chapel, Windsor, was executed. Gorgeous and intense in splendour as are the works of the great colourists who availed themselves of the discovery of painting in oil, yet, the steady grandeur of tone and effect produced by opaque, or semi - transparent colours, as previously applied to pictorial representation, has been considered by the many learned authorities better suited to the severity of style, compatible with the grand gusto of the epic composition. Michael Angelo openly professed that doctrine, and Sir Joshua Reynolds, the greatest colourist of his age, inclined to the same opinion. The cartoons of Raffael have been quoted as existing instances of the axiom; and it is admitted indeed, by those best qualified to arbitrate the question, that that resplendant richness, and transparency of depth, which are the peculiar attributes of oil painting, would rather have deteriorated, than improved the grand sentiment conveyed by this glorious series of epic compositions. This cartoon, the prototype for the splendid stained glass Window, so beautifully conspicuous through the gothic vista of St. George's Chapel, as a specimen of colouring, is wrought in the true gusto of elevated art. The lower compartment, represented with gravity and local truth, is sufficiently harmonious by its native simplicity: whilst the upper part of the composition, being wrought on a higher scale, burst upon the sight with celestial brightness. As a picture, it is so compatible with the spirit and intention of the design, so entirely effective and harmonious, that the absence of oils and varnishes in its fabric, leave the admirers of true art no feeling for regret]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Lord Egremont. [151]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cicero disovering the Tomb of Archimedes. A composition in which the painter has eminently displayed the versatility of his powers. The grouping of the figures, their spirit and animation, the pictorial richness of the general scene, and the masterly knowledge of landscape, which is expressed in the elegant disposition and execution of the trees, exemplify in his own practice, the result of that mode of study, which he urged upon the attention of the disciples of the art. A student, said this patriarch of the British school, should never be without his pencil and his book, in which he should delineate every object of every class and kind, that he may attain that general knowledge of form which shall enable him with facility to embody his thoughts, whatever be the subject of his design. Such studies may be likened to the words and sentences which consititute the universal language of his art (Benjamin West)|Cicero disovering the Tomb of Archimedes. A composition in which the painter has eminently displayed the versatility of his powers. The grouping of the figures, their spirit and animation, the pictorial richness of the general scene, and the masterly knowledge of landscape, which is expressed in the elegant disposition and execution of the trees, exemplify in his own practice, the result of that mode of study, which he urged upon the attention of the disciples of the art. A student, said this patriarch of the British school, should never be without his pencil and his book, in which he should delineate every object of every class and kind, that he may attain that general knowledge of form which shall enable him with facility to embody his thoughts, whatever be the subject of his design. Such studies may be likened to the words and sentences which consititute the universal language of his art]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par H P Bone Esq RA for Mr West's Family. [152]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[A Landscape, driving of Sheep and Cows to Water. On the appearance of this very chaste picture, the connoisseurs at once admitted West's feeling for the amenities of simple pastoral composition. The sentiment is poetic, and combines all the charms of this class of pictorial design (Benjamin West)|A Landscape, driving of Sheep and Cows to Water. On the appearance of this very chaste picture, the connoisseurs at once admitted West's feeling for the amenities of simple pastoral composition. The sentiment is poetic, and combines all the charms of this class of pictorial design]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Pickering. [153]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Venus weeping over the Body of Adonis. This classic story, so often the theme of poet, painter, and sculptor, is repeated by the pencil of West with sufficient originality. In style, is assimilates with the feeling of the old masters, and in size, character, and expression, is a suitable companion to the preceding lot, the Weeping Ariadne (Benjamin West)|Venus weeping over the Body of Adonis. This classic story, so often the theme of poet, painter, and sculptor, is repeated by the pencil of West with sufficient originality. In style, is assimilates with the feeling of the old masters, and in size, character, and expression, is a suitable companion to the preceding lot, the Weeping Ariadne]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Smith. [154]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Ariadne on the Sea - shore. A small cabinet picture worthy the old Italian school. The disconsolate daughter of Minos, thus left deserted on the shore of the island Naxos, by the faithless Theseus, is herein depicted wrapped in that silent agony of grief which is inconsolable. In vain are the little loves, seated near, ministering comfort -- their infantine sadness is unheeded, and the distant barque to which one points, seems about to awaken her to despair (Benjamin West)|Ariadne on the Sea - shore. A small cabinet picture worthy the old Italian school. The disconsolate daughter of Minos, thus left deserted on the shore of the island Naxos, by the faithless Theseus, is herein depicted wrapped in that silent agony of grief which is inconsolable. In vain are the little loves, seated near, ministering comfort -- their infantine sadness is unheeded, and the distant barque to which one points, seems about to awaken her to despair]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Smith. [155]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Phaeton soliciting Apollo for the Chariot of the Sun. Composed with classic feeling, and in the congenial spirit of poetry. The rash youth so finely described in ancient story, is represented at the moment of the opening of the ages of Heaven, entreating the Lord of day to allow him to drive his car. A flood of light celestial is pouring upon the rosy hours, who are leading the milk-white steeds of Apollo to be harnessed to the chariot of the sun. Beneath, the stars astronomically personified, are fading into shade, eclipsed by the radiant beams of renovating day. This elegant composition has been always reputed by the cognoscenti for its purity and chaseness of colouring, and brilliancy of effect (Benjamin West)|Phaeton soliciting Apollo for the Chariot of the Sun. Composed with classic feeling, and in the congenial spirit of poetry. The rash youth so finely described in ancient story, is represented at the moment of the opening of the ages of Heaven, entreating the Lord of day to allow him to drive his car. A flood of light celestial is pouring upon the rosy hours, who are leading the milk-white steeds of Apollo to be harnessed to the chariot of the sun. Beneath, the stars astronomically personified, are fading into shade, eclipsed by the radiant beams of renovating day. This elegant composition has been always reputed by the cognoscenti for its purity and chaseness of colouring, and brilliancy of effect]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par L Girarde. [156]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Angel at the Tomb of Christ. One of those cabinet pictures which all the connoisseurs coeval with the period of its creation coveted, and would have possessed, had its author consented to part with it, even at any price réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par J Morrison. [157]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Moses Viewing the Promised Land. Wrought in the noble gusto of the great Italian school. Mr. West's perception of that dignified abstract character, which is the greatest attribute of the epic, was early manifested in depicting the animated figures of the great legislator of the Jews. The subject thus conceived in the lofty spirit of the poetry, and expressed in the emphatic language of painting, appears almost to be the work of inspiration. Intensity of colouring, in this rare specimen of art, is elevated to its highest scale (Benjamin West)|Moses Viewing the Promised Land. Wrought in the noble gusto of the great Italian school. Mr. West's perception of that dignified abstract character, which is the greatest attribute of the epic, was early manifested in depicting the animated figures of the great legislator of the Jews. The subject thus conceived in the lofty spirit of the poetry, and expressed in the emphatic language of painting, appears almost to be the work of inspiration. Intensity of colouring, in this rare specimen of art, is elevated to its highest scale]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Albert. [158]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Child afraid of Crossing the Water. One of those congenial effusions of the fancy, in which West, in common with other great painters, occasionally relaxed, by diveting the pencil from the arduous mental labour of greater works. This elegant little poem in paint, evidently discovers a master's hand. It is intense in tone, and of gemlike richness (Benjamin West)|Child afraid of Crossing the Water. One of those congenial effusions of the fancy, in which West, in common with other great painters, occasionally relaxed, by diveting the pencil from the arduous mental labour of greater works. This elegant little poem in paint, evidently discovers a master's hand. It is intense in tone, and of gemlike richness]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Sir Oswald Moseley. [159]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Angels at the Tomb of our Saviour. One of those splendid emanations of genius that surprises and delights, by displaying at once the magic powers by which painting can realize a scene that renders the imagination captive. It is impossible to behold this picture, potent in sentiment, and brilliant in effect as it is, without reverence for the memory of him that could thus realize the divine scene in so small a compass, and in so grand style of art (Benjamin West)|Angels at the Tomb of our Saviour. One of those splendid emanations of genius that surprises and delights, by displaying at once the magic powers by which painting can realize a scene that renders the imagination captive. It is impossible to behold this picture, potent in sentiment, and brilliant in effect as it is, without reverence for the memory of him that could thus realize the divine scene in so small a compass, and in so grand style of art]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Archbut Coleshill Street Chelsea. [160]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Angels delivering St. Peter. Designed with that elevated feeling which is compatible with the pathos of the sacred Scripture. The angels are clothed with brightness. The effect is impressive -- the light appears sudden and supernatural. The scene eminently displays West's rich perceptions of the picturesque (Benjamin West)|Angels delivering St. Peter. Designed with that elevated feeling which is compatible with the pathos of the sacred Scripture. The angels are clothed with brightness. The effect is impressive -- the light appears sudden and supernatural. The scene eminently displays West's rich perceptions of the picturesque]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Bone. [161]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Dead Ass, from Sterne. It was supposed half a century ago, that the study of the epic, or grand gusto of painting, disqualified its professors for depicting the familiar, or domestic style: The living school has abundantly removed that prejudice. In this composition West, however, has already proved that the high purusits of art enabled him to represent familiar life, with that superior grace with which the poets have described similar subjects -- by adorning them with elegant simplicity. From West's example of thus treating passages judiciously selected from our best authors may be deducted that superiority of graphic illustration, which has raised the British press to its present state of decided pre-eminance. The back - ground is a choice specimen of the Artist's mastery of rural landscape (Benjamin West)|The Dead Ass, from Sterne. It was supposed half a century ago, that the study of the epic, or grand gusto of painting, disqualified its professors for depicting the familiar, or domestic style: The living school has abundantly removed that prejudice. In this composition West, however, has already proved that the high purusits of art enabled him to represent familiar life, with that superior grace with which the poets have described similar subjects -- by adorning them with elegant simplicity. From West's example of thus treating passages judiciously selected from our best authors may be deducted that superiority of graphic illustration, which has raised the British press to its present state of decided pre-eminance. The back - ground is a choice specimen of the Artist's mastery of rural landscape]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Ward. [162]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Captive, from Sterne. The prototype for this figure, who as a poor Yorkshire labourer, was little conscious of having his portrait thus perpetuated. Sir Joshua Reynolds selected him as a model of study of his celebrated personification of the Ugolino of Dante. Another fine picture from the same living prototype by Sir Joshua, and the size of life, is that personification of the venerable sage, described by Goldsmith, in his admired poem. "Sinks to the grave with unperceived decay,/ Whilst resignation gently slopes the way." In this masterly composition of the Captive, Mr West availed himself of the same study into which he has conveyed an intelligence and expression that demonstrate the congenial alliance of poetry and painting, thus operating to excite our best moral sympathies. The painter has completed the personification, by introducing the portrait of his esteemed friend, the sentimental Sterne, in the character of Yorick -- thus contemplating with emotion the phantom of this own creative imagination. "How near to madness, Genius is allied!" (Benjamin West)|The Captive, from Sterne. The prototype for this figure, who as a poor Yorkshire labourer, was little conscious of having his portrait thus perpetuated. Sir Joshua Reynolds selected him as a model of study of his celebrated personification of the Ugolino of Dante. Another fine picture from the same living prototype by Sir Joshua, and the size of life, is that personification of the venerable sage, described by Goldsmith, in his admired poem. "Sinks to the grave with unperceived decay,/ Whilst resignation gently slopes the way." In this masterly composition of the Captive, Mr West availed himself of the same study into which he has conveyed an intelligence and expression that demonstrate the congenial alliance of poetry and painting, thus operating to excite our best moral sympathies. The painter has completed the personification, by introducing the portrait of his esteemed friend, the sentimental Sterne, in the character of Yorick -- thus contemplating with emotion the phantom of this own creative imagination. "How near to madness, Genius is allied!"]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Ward. [163]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[St. Anthony of Padua. The ecstacy of the saint on beholding the infant Saviour, is characteristic of the legend, which describes St. Anthony thus blessed with a sign of the object of his enthusiastic devotion. The grave colouring of this picture is compatible with the retired sentiment associated with the habits of a monkish cell (Benjamin West)|St. Anthony of Padua. The ecstacy of the saint on beholding the infant Saviour, is characteristic of the legend, which describes St. Anthony thus blessed with a sign of the object of his enthusiastic devotion. The grave colouring of this picture is compatible with the retired sentiment associated with the habits of a monkish cell]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Pike. [164]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme The Infant St. John. A pleasing little allegory, wherein the infant Baptist is fondling a lamb, the symbol of him, whom the sacred scribes denominate the Divine Shepherd réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Dubois Solic. [165]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Last Supper. The study for the admired picture, placed over the table of the Altar of the choir of St. George's chapel, Windsor, The effect of which, combining with the dark, rich, ancient carvings of the stalls, produce a charm that sensibly advocates the adoption of the desired union of painting with ecclesiastical architecture. This Altar - piece, painted by command of his late Majesty, expressly for the hallowed situation in which it is placed (Benjamin West)|The Last Supper. The study for the admired picture, placed over the table of the Altar of the choir of St. George's chapel, Windsor, The effect of which, combining with the dark, rich, ancient carvings of the stalls, produce a charm that sensibly advocates the adoption of the desired union of painting with ecclesiastical architecture. This Altar - piece, painted by command of his late Majesty, expressly for the hallowed situation in which it is placed]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Nash. [166]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles. The affecting passage, as related by the epic pen of Homer, thus translated by the pencil of the painter, shows that he could enter into the spirit of the author, and infuse into his hero the full expression of all he felt. The picture is splendid in colour and effect (Benjamin West)|Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles. The affecting passage, as related by the epic pen of Homer, thus translated by the pencil of the painter, shows that he could enter into the spirit of the author, and infuse into his hero the full expression of all he felt. The picture is splendid in colour and effect]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Wm Ward Esq of Bedford Sq. [167]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Combat between Hector and Diomede prevented by the lightning of Jupiter. Imagined in the impressive gusto of the terribly sublime. These illustrious chiefs are animated with the mighty energy, which the poet describes. Such subjects indeed, were congenial to the daring pencil of West (Benjamin West)|The Combat between Hector and Diomede prevented by the lightning of Jupiter. Imagined in the impressive gusto of the terribly sublime. These illustrious chiefs are animated with the mighty energy, which the poet describes. Such subjects indeed, were congenial to the daring pencil of West]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par W Ward. [168]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Wise Mens' Offering. Few passages from the New Testament have so often furnished a theme for the pencil as this. Raffael, Rembrandt, Poussin, Reubens, Reynolds; all the great, and all the minor schools have given their multiplied editions of the Wise Mens' Offering. The theme is certainly picturesque in its associations. The scene a stable, the personages holy, the contrasts striking; all conspiring to the pictorial. The varied character of the mission, princes, and chiefs fron distant regions, their costume gorgeous, and their presents rich. The subject is inspiring to the graphic student; West, it is evident, felt the capacities of the story, as applicable to his art (Benjamin West)|The Wise Mens' Offering. Few passages from the New Testament have so often furnished a theme for the pencil as this. Raffael, Rembrandt, Poussin, Reubens, Reynolds; all the great, and all the minor schools have given their multiplied editions of the Wise Mens' Offering. The theme is certainly picturesque in its associations. The scene a stable, the personages holy, the contrasts striking; all conspiring to the pictorial. The varied character of the mission, princes, and chiefs fron distant regions, their costume gorgeous, and their presents rich. The subject is inspiring to the graphic student; West, it is evident, felt the capacities of the story, as applicable to his art]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Dolman Cliffords Inn. [169]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[The Maries at the Sepulchre. The tone, and general contour of this elegant composition, are admirably constructed to give energy to the supernatural brightness of the angel, as discovered by the astonished Maries whose affection for the holy inhabitant, the defunct Jesus, thus, at early dawn, brought them mournfully to his tomb (Benjamin West)|The Maries at the Sepulchre. The tone, and general contour of this elegant composition, are admirably constructed to give energy to the supernatural brightness of the angel, as discovered by the astonished Maries whose affection for the holy inhabitant, the defunct Jesus, thus, at early dawn, brought them mournfully to his tomb]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Vernon. [170]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Return of the Prodigal Son. A striking trait of the painter's feeling, and of the perception with which he entered into the spirit of the subject, is expressed in the action of the fond father, about to wrap his penitent, wretched son, in his own mantle. Touching incidents like these constitute the genuine pathos of art (Benjamin West)|Return of the Prodigal Son. A striking trait of the painter's feeling, and of the perception with which he entered into the spirit of the subject, is expressed in the action of the fond father, about to wrap his penitent, wretched son, in his own mantle. Touching incidents like these constitute the genuine pathos of art]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Pickering. [171]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Tobit's return. The story emphatically expressed. The tender zeal with which Tobit is performing this act of filial piety, is obviously implied by the action of the youth; whilst that of the father is equally apparent, by the fondness with which he leans upon his son's arm, and the yielding confidence with which he submits to the ministering of the prescribed remedy. A beautiful subject were this for a print, as one of the illustrations to a splendid edition of the Bible (Benjamin West)|Tobit's return. The story emphatically expressed. The tender zeal with which Tobit is performing this act of filial piety, is obviously implied by the action of the youth; whilst that of the father is equally apparent, by the fondness with which he leans upon his son's arm, and the yielding confidence with which he submits to the ministering of the prescribed remedy. A beautiful subject were this for a print, as one of the illustrations to a splendid edition of the Bible]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par W Ward. [172]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Beggar Woman and Child. Studies painted from the life, and executed with that intelligence, which can only result from the constant observation of nature, aided by the experience acquired by the sedulous labour of years devoted to the art. In the delineation of such humble subjects, Rubens, Murrillo, Rembrandt, and other renowned painters, occasionally delighted to beguile an hour, purloined as it were from the laborious duties allotted them by the imperious dictates of fame (Benjamin West)|Beggar Woman and Child. Studies painted from the life, and executed with that intelligence, which can only result from the constant observation of nature, aided by the experience acquired by the sedulous labour of years devoted to the art. In the delineation of such humble subjects, Rubens, Murrillo, Rembrandt, and other renowned painters, occasionally delighted to beguile an hour, purloined as it were from the laborious duties allotted them by the imperious dictates of fame]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Phillips. [173]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Aegisthus viewing the Body of Clytemnestra. This empassioned scene records an act of just retribution in the assasination of the murderer of Agamemnon, and the seducer of his wife Clytemnestra, the wicked participator of his ambition, his perfidy and lust; Orestes, the son of Agamemnon, long meditated revenge, but his supposed death being proclaimed, the guilty pair, who had usurped the throne of Argos, went to the temple of Apollo, to return thanks to the god for the desired event. Orestes, who had secretly concealed himself in the temple, attacked them, and put them both to death (Benjamin West)|Aegisthus viewing the Body of Clytemnestra. This empassioned scene records an act of just retribution in the assasination of the murderer of Agamemnon, and the seducer of his wife Clytemnestra, the wicked participator of his ambition, his perfidy and lust; Orestes, the son of Agamemnon, long meditated revenge, but his supposed death being proclaimed, the guilty pair, who had usurped the throne of Argos, went to the temple of Apollo, to return thanks to the god for the desired event. Orestes, who had secretly concealed himself in the temple, attacked them, and put them both to death]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Erskine. [174]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Christ showing a little Child as the Emblem of Heaven. The first study for the admired picture presented to the Governors of the Foundling Hospital, as an Altar - Piece for the Chapel. The history of this benevolent Institution is intimately associated with the Artists and the Arts; for the collection of pictures gratuitously bestowed by the Artists on the Foundling Hospital, was the remote cause of the founding of the Royal Academy. It is within the walls of the Foundling, that the curious may contemplate the state of British art, previously to the epoch, when our late sovereign first countenanced the historical talent of West. In the court - room are four large historical pictures, taken from the sacred Scripture, enforcing the moral duty -- Protection to the Deserted Infancy. The first, The Finding of Moses, presented by Hayman. The second, Pharoah's Daughter adopting Moses, presented by Hogarth. The third, The Angel of the Lord and Ishmael, presented by Highmore. The fourth, Christ showing a child as the emblem of Heaven, presented by Wills, all painters of the British school. Wilson, Gainsborough, Haytley, Monamay, Marlow, Ramsay and Hudson, (the master of Sir Joshua Reynolds) also presented portraits and composition pictures in their respective styles. Rysback gave a finely sculptured marble chimney - piece, emblematic of the charity. Wilton, Deval and Saunderson, also sculptors, contributed their ownb ingenious labours, and Ives bestowed the highly embossed shields. The gallery thus rich in graphic specimens of native art, drew a daily crowd of spectators in their splendid equipages, and a visit to the Foundling became the most fashionable morning lounge of the reign of George the second. The eclat thus excited in favor of the arts, suggested the annual exhibitions of the united Artists, which Institution was the precursor of the Royal Academy. Hogarth's celebrated march to Finchley, and his portrait of the Founder, the venerable Captain Coram, are in the collection. Hogarth's picture was the first work of art presented, and "West's" the last. The great dramatic painter Hogarth, in compliment to his munificence, was elected a governor, and West, unsolicited, obtained the same distinguished honor (Benjamin West)|Christ showing a little Child as the Emblem of Heaven. The first study for the admired picture presented to the Governors of the Foundling Hospital, as an Altar - Piece for the Chapel. The history of this benevolent Institution is intimately associated with the Artists and the Arts; for the collection of pictures gratuitously bestowed by the Artists on the Foundling Hospital, was the remote cause of the founding of the Royal Academy. It is within the walls of the Foundling, that the curious may contemplate the state of British art, previously to the epoch, when our late sovereign first countenanced the historical talent of West. In the court - room are four large historical pictures, taken from the sacred Scripture, enforcing the moral duty -- Protection to the Deserted Infancy. The first, The Finding of Moses, presented by Hayman. The second, Pharoah's Daughter adopting Moses, presented by Hogarth. The third, The Angel of the Lord and Ishmael, presented by Highmore. The fourth, Christ showing a child as the emblem of Heaven, presented by Wills, all painters of the British school. Wilson, Gainsborough, Haytley, Monamay, Marlow, Ramsay and Hudson, (the master of Sir Joshua Reynolds) also presented portraits and composition pictures in their respective styles. Rysback gave a finely sculptured marble chimney - piece, emblematic of the charity. Wilton, Deval and Saunderson, also sculptors, contributed their ownb ingenious labours, and Ives bestowed the highly embossed shields. The gallery thus rich in graphic specimens of native art, drew a daily crowd of spectators in their splendid equipages, and a visit to the Foundling became the most fashionable morning lounge of the reign of George the second. The eclat thus excited in favor of the arts, suggested the annual exhibitions of the united Artists, which Institution was the precursor of the Royal Academy. Hogarth's celebrated march to Finchley, and his portrait of the Founder, the venerable Captain Coram, are in the collection. Hogarth's picture was the first work of art presented, and "West's" the last. The great dramatic painter Hogarth, in compliment to his munificence, was elected a governor, and West, unsolicited, obtained the same distinguished honor]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Bone. [175]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Presentation of the Crown to William the Conqueror. An historical scene, rendered in the Artist's accustomed style, when personifying facts taken from the annals of the middle ages réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Smith. [176]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Christ among the Doctors in the Temple. An interesting subject, wherein the divine youth, Christ, with a sweet expression of intelligence, is disputing with the Jewish doctors réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Pickering. [177]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cupid complaining to Venus of being stung by a Bee. The graphic personification of a theme, sweetly sung by the lyric poets of olden times. The sting is apparent in the visage of Cupid, whilst the eager expression of the prating, infant informer of the cause of this sudden woe, is a trait so admirably depicted, that is leaves nothing that the imagination could supply to render the sentiment complete. Venus, "spite of her darling boy," appears to smile at the officiousness of the little tell - tale. (Benjamin West)|Cupid complaining to Venus of being stung by a Bee. The graphic personification of a theme, sweetly sung by the lyric poets of olden times. The sting is apparent in the visage of Cupid, whilst the eager expression of the prating, infant informer of the cause of this sudden woe, is a trait so admirably depicted, that is leaves nothing that the imagination could supply to render the sentiment complete. Venus, "spite of her darling boy," appears to smile at the officiousness of the little tell - tale.]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par W Ward 44 Bedford Sqr. [178]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Resurrection of Our Saviour. A choice picture by the master. The figure of the Saviour is finely conceived réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par [[Marsh [or] Nash]]. [179]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Jacob and Laban. Feelingly descriptive of the memorable parting, as described in the sacred volume. The action and expression of the faithful Jacob evidently marks the candour and peaceful demeanour with which he addresses the proposal to his father - in - law, Laban, whose acquiesence to the equity of the offer is equally manifest. To convey the meaning of the story thus, by the sinlge action of a moment, is a difficulty only known to the painter, and rarely admitted but by the liberal connoisseur. West understood, and embodied this recondite property of his art with unusual felicity. The composition is entirely fitting to the subject, being wrought in the elevated pastoral style of art (Benjamin West)|Jacob and Laban. Feelingly descriptive of the memorable parting, as described in the sacred volume. The action and expression of the faithful Jacob evidently marks the candour and peaceful demeanour with which he addresses the proposal to his father - in - law, Laban, whose acquiesence to the equity of the offer is equally manifest. To convey the meaning of the story thus, by the sinlge action of a moment, is a difficulty only known to the painter, and rarely admitted but by the liberal connoisseur. West understood, and embodied this recondite property of his art with unusual felicity. The composition is entirely fitting to the subject, being wrought in the elevated pastoral style of art]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Marsh. [180]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Samuel, when a Child, presented to Eli. A subject well appointed for graphic representation, and herin treated with the amenities of pictorial effect réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Albert. [181]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Birth of Jacob and Esau. Admired as a composition, for the taste which is displayed in the grouping. The dispositiion of the figures, thus spread into the whole length of the apartment, is united by the interesting exposure of the twin brothers in the arms of their respective nurses. Pictorial dramas thus ingeniously constructed upon sacred story, may be numbered amongst the most captivating effusions of the inventive genius of painting. A sentiment of joy, compatible with the safe delivery of the mother, seems to pervade the composition, which is deep, rich, and harmonious in effect and colouring (Benjamin West)|Birth of Jacob and Esau. Admired as a composition, for the taste which is displayed in the grouping. The dispositiion of the figures, thus spread into the whole length of the apartment, is united by the interesting exposure of the twin brothers in the arms of their respective nurses. Pictorial dramas thus ingeniously constructed upon sacred story, may be numbered amongst the most captivating effusions of the inventive genius of painting. A sentiment of joy, compatible with the safe delivery of the mother, seems to pervade the composition, which is deep, rich, and harmonious in effect and colouring]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par H P Bone. [182]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Naming of John. The first study for the large Picture. Told with the usual intelligence and perspicuity of the master. The figure of the dumb Zacharias, writing the name of the infant Baptist, is ably expressed; and the characters, costume, and general contour assimilate with the period of the event (Benjamin West)|Naming of John. The first study for the large Picture. Told with the usual intelligence and perspicuity of the master. The figure of the dumb Zacharias, writing the name of the infant Baptist, is ably expressed; and the characters, costume, and general contour assimilate with the period of the event]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par H P Bone. [183]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Simeon. An interesting group, to which the colouring is judiciously distributed. The flesh tone of old age and infancy are harmoniously relieved on the russet - coloured drapery; and the subject is wrought with becoming breadth réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Pickering Clapham. [184]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Cupids. These urchin deities, rendered so delightfully michievous through the classic dreams of amatory poets, are here harmlessly depicted by the painter, doing nothing. Woe to those who awaken the one, or trip the other off his reverie. These destructive archers differ in age; the major is almost old enough for Hymen; but the minor is not too young to pierce the bosom of an approaching Alexander. The picture is original in design, and painted with spirit (Benjamin West)|Cupids. These urchin deities, rendered so delightfully michievous through the classic dreams of amatory poets, are here harmlessly depicted by the painter, doing nothing. Woe to those who awaken the one, or trip the other off his reverie. These destructive archers differ in age; the major is almost old enough for Hymen; but the minor is not too young to pierce the bosom of an approaching Alexander. The picture is original in design, and painted with spirit]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Nash. [185]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Robins (Henry J. & George Henry). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme [[Julius Caesar's regret on reading the Life of Alexander. The thought is personified with originality, and the character of the scene is purely Roman. In execution it is vigorous; and imposing in the general effect. This picture was painted in the year 1771 (Benjamin West)|Julius Caesar's regret on reading the Life of Alexander. The thought is personified with originality, and the character of the scene is purely Roman. In execution it is vigorous; and imposing in the general effect. This picture was painted in the year 1771]] réalisée par Benjamin West, vendue par Benjamin West, achetée par Hopkinson. [186]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Evans (Robert Harding). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Six of the Passions, painted on ivory réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par W Packer, achetée par Money au prix de 0.5 £. [187]

• 1829.05.22/ maison de ventes : Evans (Robert Harding). Vente de l'œuvre décrite comme Two Greek Paintings, 18 inches by 15, in Wood Frames réalisée par un.e artiste anonyme, vendue par W Packer, achetée par Shirley au prix de 1.4 £. [188]