David the Great Painter and Revolution’s Dark Stage
A critique of Jacques David’s artistic legacy links his teaching to a broader revolution. It notes his influence on pupils such as Drouais and Ingres, his apolitical art stance, and his volatile political persona during the 1790s. It details his sketching in the Convention, the fate of his desk, and posthumous Bourbon enmity over his burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drouais
David
Republic
M. Deleclure
Committee of General Safety
Marat
Napoleon
Pius the Seventh
Danton
Barrere
Thermidor
France
Brussels
Charles the Tenth
Beranger
Luther Prouf
Loazer
Hay
A. Mellon
Signor Bottesini
Mendelssohn
Mellon
Molle
L. Cellini
Chefs U'Orchestre
Cottage Near Wood With A Few Acres For Sale
A cottage with several surrounding acres offered for sale to Martin Doyle. The plan is to make money and grow fat quickly through this investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Doyle
Verdi's Aida staged in England with Viardot stars
Review of Verdi's last major work presented in England. Azucena the gypsy and Maurice contest Leonora's love in a tale of revenge. Viardot impresses with Vendi ca and strong ensembles. Ney shines in key scenes. Strong chorus tuning and final act yield dramatic impact. audience crowded and attentive. Viardot hailed as a standout. expect enduring fame for the gypsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trovatores
Verdi
England
Italy
Paris
Azucena
Malle
Viardot
Cole di Lain
Graziani
Aatrice
Zeonora
Madlle Ney
Viar- Got
Signor Graziani
Leonora
Ney
Maurice
Moile
Jacqueline Doucet farce and Mellon concert reviews
A verbose Saturday program features the vaudeville Jacqueline Doucet with four actors and a lively critique of Mlle Anna Devin Mlle Delanye and other performers. The Adelphi hosts Mr. Wright’s return and Mr A Mellon conducts a diverse concert including Mendelssohn and Bottesini. Birmingham festival notes the Town Hall decoration progress and new lighting plans٪
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmincham
Birmingham Mercury
Messrs
Winfield
Osler
Newmarket Second Spring Meeting Update
Sporting notes from Newmarket report latest betting and race odds on The Field events. Habena’s odds fluctuated before being scratched at 3 40. Accident injures Pyrrhic after leaving stable near the Heath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarket
Denny
de Clare
Habena
Greville
Sporting reader eyes Bath Meeting derby prospects
A correspondent predicts the Bath Meeting will draw attention next Tuesday and Wednesday as punters square Derby bets. He favors Aulston to win the Biennial Stakes and weighs potential runners such as Little Harry, Goorkah, Pantomime, Mishap, Lambsiwuol, and Rataplan, with a likely small field and a winner among Rataplan, Little Harry, or Goorkah depending on form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Chronicle
Bath
Aulston
Bessie
Oulston
Harry
Sid
Goorkah
Lambsiwuol
Rataplan
Little Harry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mount Gothard
Leonidas
Old Ther
Notre Dame
Wordsworth
Olympus
Library of Biblical Literature
London
W. Freeman
Castle of Ehrenstein
G. P. R. James
Parlour
Ehrenstein
Mr. Routledge
Royal Italian Opera
Mr. Webster
Paul Bedford
Paul Pry
Lucius Theatrz
Madame Anna Thillon
la Catarina
Madame Thillon
Allcroft
Drury ‘Lane
Jacqueline, Doucet
Jacqueline Doucet
Léontine
Marie Clarisse
Perrot
M. Alexandre
Jacqueline
Merveille
Mdlle
Anna Devin
Mlle
Delanye
Millie
Jacqueline Loure
Les Cosaques
la Gaieté
Danny Laxi
Rossini
Madame Gassier
Avunrii
Warigut
Wright
Colon
Adelphi
Princess's
Lyceum
Sporting
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