 They went away then, and returned again when I had the painting finished. Reynolds seated himself before the picture. examined it with deep and minute attention for half an hour ; then rising, said to Drummond, West has conquered — he has treated his...  The penny cyclopædia [ed. by G. Long]. - Page 234by Society for the diffusion of useful knowledge - 1843Full view - About this book
 | John Galt - 1820 - 452 pages
...other circumstances into historical pic. tures than those which are requisite and appro-' E priate; and I foresee that this picture will not only become one of the most popular, but occasion a revolution in the art." On Mr. West pausing, the King said, " I wish that I had known all... | |
 | Allan Cunningham - 1833 - 292 pages
...If instead of the facts of the action I introduce fictions, how shall I be understood by posterity 1 The classic dress is certainly picturesque, but by...most popular, but will occasion a revolution in art.' " " I wish," said the King, " that I had known all this before, for the objection has been the means... | |
 | Allan Cunningham - 1830 - 374 pages
...Drummond, West has conquered — he has treated his subject as it ought to be treated — I retract niy objections. I foresee that this picture will not only...most popular, but will occasion a revolution in art." " I wish," said the King, " that I had known all this before, for the objection has been the means... | |
 | Allan Cunningham - 1831 - 292 pages
...that the event to be commemorated happened in the year 1758, in a region of the world unknown to the Greeks and Romans, and at a period of time when no...most popular, but will occasion a revolution in art.' " " I wish," said the King, " that 1 had known all this before, for the objection has been the means... | |
 | 1834 - 614 pages
...treated his subject as it ought to be treated : I retract my objections. I foresee that this picture wilt not only become one of the most popular, but will occasion a revolution in art.'" Upon which his majesty observed, " that he wished he had known these reasons before, for hat the objection... | |
 | 1843 - 854 pages
..."West has conquered— he has treated his subject as it ought to be treated — I retract my objecuong. I foresee that this picture will not only become one...respects excellent historical pictures, and there can be no question that the great reputation he acquired was relatively well merited, though his works... | |
 | William Dunlap - 1834 - 450 pages
...picture, examined it with deep and minute attention for half an hour ; then rising, said to Urummond, ' West has conquered ; he has treated his subject as...most popular, but will occasion a revolution in art.' ' I wish,' said the king, • that I had known all this before, for the objection has been the means... | |
 | William Dunlap - 1834 - 448 pages
...West has conquered ; he has treated his subject as it ought to be treated ; I retract my objections. 1 foresee that this picture will not only become one...most popular, but will occasion a revolution in art.' ' I wish,' said the king, ' that I had known all this before, for the objection has been the means... | |
 | 1834 - 730 pages
...West has conquered: he has treated his subject as it ought to be treated: I retract my objections. 1 foresee that this picture will not only become one...popular, but will occasion a revolution in art.*" Upon which his majesty observed, " that he wished he had known these reasons before, for that the objection... | |
 | Englishmen - 1837 - 260 pages
...before the work, and examined it minutely for half an hour, then, rising, said to the archbishop, ' West has conquered ; he has treated his subject as...most popular, but will occasion a revolution in art.' " Upon which his majesty observed, " that he wished he had known these reasons before, for that the... | |
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