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Literary
August 28, 1849
The Daily Crescent
New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
The Boston Daily Advertiser praises the upcoming book of engravings from Washington Allston's sketches and unfinished paintings, noting their artistic value. The Washington Republic details the 20 plates by the Cheneys from Southworth's daguerreotypes, including subjects like Titania's Court, Romeo, and biblical scenes.
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WASHINGTON ALLSTON.—We are glad, says the Boston Daily Advertiser, to learn that the drawings, sketches, and unfinished paintings of this distinguished artist, are about to be given to the public in the convenient and popular form of a book of engravings. Examining his portfolio, and the sketches and paintings which he left in his studio, know full well the value of this store of genius developed by the strictest accuracy of drawing, and a labor in finish unparalleled in this country perhaps in this age.
The Washington Republic adds: "The engravings are made by the Messrs. Cheney, upon the daguerreotype plates executed by Mr. Southworth, and are pronounced by the most competent judges to be not only literally correct transfers of the outlines, but to preserve perfectly the spirit and feeling of the originals. There are to be twenty plates, among which we notice the following subjects: Titania's Court, from Midsummer Night's Dream; Fairies on Sea-shore; Michael setting the Watch; Hiliodorus driven from the Temple; Dido and Anna; Romeo; a Ship in a Thunder Storm; a Sibyl; Figures from Jacob's Vision, &c."
The Washington Republic adds: "The engravings are made by the Messrs. Cheney, upon the daguerreotype plates executed by Mr. Southworth, and are pronounced by the most competent judges to be not only literally correct transfers of the outlines, but to preserve perfectly the spirit and feeling of the originals. There are to be twenty plates, among which we notice the following subjects: Titania's Court, from Midsummer Night's Dream; Fairies on Sea-shore; Michael setting the Watch; Hiliodorus driven from the Temple; Dido and Anna; Romeo; a Ship in a Thunder Storm; a Sibyl; Figures from Jacob's Vision, &c."
What sub-type of article is it?
Announcement
Art Catalogue
What keywords are associated?
Washington Allston
Engravings
Daguerreotype
Shakespearean Subjects
Biblical Scenes
Cheney Brothers
Southworth
What entities or persons were involved?
Boston Daily Advertiser And Washington Republic
Literary Details
Author
Boston Daily Advertiser And Washington Republic
Subject
Publication Of Engravings From Washington Allston's Drawings And Sketches
Form / Style
Prose News Report
Key Lines
Titania's Court, From Midsummer Night's Dream; Fairies On Sea Shore; Michael Setting The Watch; Hiliodorus Driven From The Temple; Dido And Anna; Romeo; A Ship In A Thunder Storm; A Sibyl; Figures From Jacob's Vision, &C.