Mount Athos codex guides medieval painting rules and copying
The passage discusses a master manual from Mount Athos that codifies painting rules for medieval icons and glasswork. It explains how the codex evolved through notes added by experienced painters, the transfer of a monk’s copy to M Didron, and its translation by Paul Durand, making the volume valuable for medieval art scholars.
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Greece
Syra
Smyrna
Mystra
Tricalla
Meteores
Saloniki
Mount Athos
Constantinople
France
Europe
Rheims
Amiens
Chartres
Picardy
Champagne
Beance
M. .Didron
M. Didron
L'Esprit Valse Brilliante and Other Works by Edward Bache
A review of Edward Bache piano pieces including L Esprit Valse Brilliante and Allegretto Grazioso. The critic finds smooth hand suitability, tasteful modulations, and strong dance forms in some works, notes flaws in Three Impromptus and Une Reverie du Soir, and praises Eugénie Mazourka for lacking earlier faults.
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Allegretto Grazioso
L’irresistible Galop
Eugenie Mazourka
Edward Bache
Addison and Hollier
Mr. E. Bache
Goria
Bache
Eugénie
Deux Profonds Scélévais Delights Parisian Audiences
A Parisian farce titled Deux Profonds Scélévais captivates the Palais Royal crowd with polished portrayal of two Parisians jailed together who suspect the other is an assassin. Ravel shines as Retillard and Levassor showcases deft comic power and rapid wig changes. The program also features L Amour pris ava Cheveur and a praised verse recital.
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M. Levassor
Palais Royal
Retillard
Ravel
Malle
Tesseire
Samuel Weller
Valentine
Notable Stars Shine In London Theatre Scene At Keppel Street
The review highlights Stradivarius violins and busts seized for debt restored by aiding hands. It lauds Mr. Webster as versatile and at peak form, Madame Celeste in domestic heroine roles, and Mrs Keeley’s unkempt servant sketch. Rebecca Isaacs manages with lively vaudevilles.
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Straduarius
Bach
Beethoven
Mr. Webster
Madame Celeste
Leigh Murray
Rebecca Isaacs
Mn. Cuas
Mathuws
City of London
Bishopsgate
Shoreditch
Lyceum
English Drama Troupe Opens at Theatre Italien in Paris
The long awaited English company led by Mr. James Wallack has begun performances at Theatre Italien Paris. The cast, including Madame Ristori watching from her box, drew strong applause with Dr Arne’s music and a lively banquet scene. A witches scene caused a disruptive brimstone odor as several ladies left briefly.
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England
Rte
Chopin
Pansis
Theatre Italien
James Wallack
London Theatre
Me.Wallack
Lady Mancbeth
Testimonial Funds Aimed at Hospital Bust Display
It is agreed that the funds raised for a memorial to this nobleman will be used to establish a distinct department in a metropolitan general hospital where his bust will be placed.
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London-Bridge
Southwark
St. Paul's Catuepnal
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Orientt
University of Cambridge
United
England
Hearty
London
Royal Literary Fund Society considers new charter reforms
A March meeting of the Royal Literary Fund Society reviewed a committee report proposing revocable annuities for distressed writers, interest-free loans, a reunited society with a library and salons, and continued aid to temporary authorial need, with mixed support from leadership.
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Rowan Literary Fund
Royal Literary Fund Society
Willis
London
Charles Dickens
Dilke
Forster
KE. B. Lytton
Oxford
M. Milnes
Pollock
Lord Stanley
Marquis of Lansdowne
Bexevoteur Fuxp
Freemasons’ Tavern
Earl of Harrowby
Earl Granville
C. Eastlake
P.R.A
D. Roberts
R.A
B. Green
W. Ross
B. Banks
Royal Botanic Society
City of London
Westminster
Marylebone
Finsbury
Tower’ Hamlets
Southwark
Lambeth
Greenwich
Hanover Square
Argyll
Marchioness of
Countess of Clarendon
Henoriz
Emrie
Regent's Canal
Emme
Nmrie
Mre Wakley
Roya
Caleponran
Asylumm
Freemasons
Duke of
Duchess of Sutherland
Cumming
Lord Kinnaird
John Heron Maxwell
Ballet
Secretry
Crew
Duke A Hamilton
Royal visit to hospitals Pitt and Brompton described
The Queen and Prince Albert toured Fort Pitt and Brompton hospitals inspecting wounded soldiers from the Crimea. Medals distribution was delayed, and officers Dr. Perry and Dr. Dartnell were noted for their care as the royal party spoke with patients and observed conditions.
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Rowan
Caoat Ham
Pitt Hospital
Her
Perry
Fort Pitt
Dartnell
Scutari
Brompton
Prince Albert
Tax Victoria
Plaistow Marshes
Hown Creek
Prince of Wales
Margate Sands
Williams
Phoque
Metarine
Sunderland
Nantes
Imperatrice
Margate
Minié
Woolwich
Tower
Crimea
Navan
James Loughton
Reformatory School
Her Majesty’s Navy
Salton
Bristol
Brimstone
Sali
Tarve
Staffordshire
Raiway
George and Dragon
Walsall
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Drama
Benjamin Webster
Musical Union
Ella
Herr Ernst
Cooper
Hill
Signor Piatti
Signor Bottesini
Herr Hallé
Reichardt
Hunan
Hullah
St. Martin’s Hall
Meyerbeer
Royal Italian Opera
Berlin
York Hotel
Alvemarile-street
Metropolis
Worcester
Hereford
Gloucester
Clara Novello
Weiss
Miss Moss
Miss Dolby
Madame Grisi
Signor Mario
Sims Reeves
Montem ‘Smith
H. Barnby
Arthur Napoleon
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