The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction - Volume 13, No. 376, June 20, 1829 by Various
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FINE ARTS. * * * * * EXHIBITION OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY. (_Continued from page 338_.) 91. _Portrait of the late Earl of Kellie, Lord Lieutenant of the County of Fife._--D. Wilkie.--A noble portrait, painted for the County Hall, Cupar. 92. _Night_.--H. Howard--An exquisite scene from Milton:-- "------------now glowed the firmament With living sapphires: Hesperus that led The starry host, rode brightest, till the moon, Rising in clouded majesty, at length Apparent queen unveiled her peerless light, And o'er the dark her silver mantle threw." 102. _Portrait of the Duchess of Richmond_.--Sir T. Lawrence. 110. _Cardinals, Priests, and Roman Citizens washing the Pilgrims' Feet_.--D. Wilkie.--This ceremony takes place during the holy week, in the Convent of Santa Trinita dei Pelligrini; and Mr. Wilkie has infused a |
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