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... told one story in connec- tion with the Vernon Collection , let me add one or two others , the first of which relates to Turner . There were three very fine examples of that artist at Pall Mall- " The Sybil and the Golden Bough ...
... told one story in connec- tion with the Vernon Collection , let me add one or two others , the first of which relates to Turner . There were three very fine examples of that artist at Pall Mall- " The Sybil and the Golden Bough ...
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... viously from his picture . * Entering the shop to make inquiries , he was told that the picture , * The date of its publication is June 24 , 1842 . though unfinished , was in a sufficiently forward state to ROBERT VERNON .
... viously from his picture . * Entering the shop to make inquiries , he was told that the picture , * The date of its publication is June 24 , 1842 . though unfinished , was in a sufficiently forward state to ROBERT VERNON .
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... told that Landseer had been to the Gallery that morning , and for a short time had worked upon it . I was taken into the Gallery , and was charmed and delighted with what I saw . Landseer had painted on the canvas I had seen two of the ...
... told that Landseer had been to the Gallery that morning , and for a short time had worked upon it . I was taken into the Gallery , and was charmed and delighted with what I saw . Landseer had painted on the canvas I had seen two of the ...
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... told him frankly its history . The question the Prince then put was this : Would he ( Landseer ) complete it if it was sent out of the country ? -H.R.H . adding , " The Queen wishes to make a present to the King of the Belgians , and we ...
... told him frankly its history . The question the Prince then put was this : Would he ( Landseer ) complete it if it was sent out of the country ? -H.R.H . adding , " The Queen wishes to make a present to the King of the Belgians , and we ...
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... uncle for his generous gift , hinting that a baronetcy might be had . He said that he was speaking to me confidentially , as he was then merely feeling his way . I told Sir Robert that I was sure my uncle 24 VERNON HEATH'S RECOLLECTIONS .
... uncle for his generous gift , hinting that a baronetcy might be had . He said that he was speaking to me confidentially , as he was then merely feeling his way . I told Sir Robert that I was sure my uncle 24 VERNON HEATH'S RECOLLECTIONS .
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