 | 1840 - 560 Seiten
...in the United States; and would, more than any other means, stimulate artists to a generous rivalry. discover what the children of the West can do in following...is often lavished upon the French plate glass and lustres, damask hangings and Turkey carpets, of a pair of parlours, (more than which few of our dwellings... | |
 | 1840 - 576 Seiten
...in the United States; and would, more than any other means, stimulate artists to a generous rivalry. discover what the children of the West can do in following...collection could not be very great. A few thousands of dollar«, I cee than is often lavished upon the French plate p I ass and lustre», damask hangings... | |
 | 1840 - 566 Seiten
...than any other means, stimulate artists to a generous rivalry. .-[• what the children of the Wext can do in following or excelling European example. The expense of such a cullectiou could not bo very groat. A few thousands of dollars, less than is often lavished upon the... | |
 | Benjamin Nicholas Martin - 1871 - 236 Seiten
...the working of our institutions and our habits of life. He does not cross the sea to find Vandykes and Murillos. He can enjoy them at home ; but he wishes...is often lavished upon the French plate glass and lustres, damask hangings, and Turkey carpets of a pair of parlors (more than which few of our houses... | |
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Vandykes and Murillos. He can enjoy them at home ; but he wishes to discover what the children of the West can do in following or excelling European example. The expense of such a collection could not be very great. A few thousands of dollars, less than... 