 | Mrs. Jameson (Anna) - Art - 1844 - 462 pages
...Holland ; after whose death, it was purchased from his widow by Lord Lansdowne, at the price of o00gs. This is the most astonishing head for truth of character...contemplative attitude — all convey the strongest impression of the man, of his peculiar genius, and peculiar humour. This picture was first exhibited... | |
 | John Timbs - Art - 1860 - 424 pages
...1840, it was purchased for 500 guineas, by the Marquis of Lansdowne. " This," says Mrs. Jameson, " is the most astonishing head for truth of character...contemplative attitude, — all convey the strongest impression of the man, of his peculiar genius, and peculiar humour." PORTRAITS OF GARRICK. Garrick... | |
 | John Baillie - Women - 1878 - 462 pages
...each were the product of a protracted study. Describing a portrait of Sterne, a critic observed— " This is the most astonishing head for truth of character I ever beheld — I do not except Titian ; the subtle, evanescent expression of satire round the lips. the shrewd significance in the eye, the earnest,... | |
 | Mabel E. Wotton - Authors, English - 1887 - 376 pages
...in 1840, it was purchased for * 500 guineas by the Marquis of Lansdowne. 'This,' says Mrs. Jameson, 'is the most astonishing head for truth of character...contemplative attitude, — all convey the strongest impression of the man, of his peculiar genius, and peculiar humour.' " "Speaking of Sterne's physiognomy,... | |
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is the most astonishing head for truth of character I ever beheld ; I do not except Titian ; the character, to be sure, is different: the subtle evanescent expression of satire round the lips, the shrewd significance in the eye, the earnest contemplative... 