direction of Michael Angelo; by whom is the celebrated statue of Bacchus, seen in front of the façade. 25. English Medieval Court-Part of which is from Tintern Abbey, and part from Gainsborough, Yorkshire, with statues from Romsey and Wells Cathedral. 26. Entrance to the Greek Court-Presenting two columns from the Temple of Jupiter, at Nemea, and in the back ground a model, about one-fourth the size of the original, of the Parthenon, with antique statuary in the foreground. 27. Interior of Greek CourtSupported by pillars from the Temple of Jupiter, at Nemea, constructed about 400 years B.C. Here are the two famous statues, the gladiator Repellens, and the Scythian whetting his knife. 28. Mixed Fabrics Court-In the occupation of Sowerby, of Regent Street; at this angle is seen Bailey's Graces, and the Musidora by Thomas. 29. The Roman Court - Nothing can be more chaste and simple than this court, its arches rising between Ionic pillars and separated by a pilaster of the same order, in harmony with the sculpture it contains. 30. The Statues of AmenophRestored from the original in black granite, now in the British Museum, together with a portrait of Rameses II. sitting under the Persea tree, sculptured on the walls. 31. Interior of English Mediæval Court-Most conspicuous in the centre of this court, is the tomb of Edward the Black Prince, from Canterbury Cathedral, and that of William of Wykeham, from Winchester, beyond which is the Walsingham Font. 32. Middle Entrance to the Greek Court-Showing a Doric column, part of the façade from the Temple of Jupiter, at Nemea. 33. Entrance to the Alhambra Court-An exact fac-simile of the entrance into the court of the Lions from the Court of the Fish-pond. The diaper pattern on the walls being from the Sala de la Barca. 34. The Nave Osler's well-known fountain, Una and the Lion, and the Eagle Slayer, are here seen in a line across the Nave, beyond which are the statues of Charles I. and James II. 35. Screen of the Kings and Queens of England-A beautiful representation of the Screen designed by M. D. Wyatt, with the sculpture by Thomas; it is taken from the angle where the Norman series commences, and comprises the statue of her present Majesty. 3 36. The Musical Instrument Court-A truthful representation of the entrance of this beautiful Court, designed by Thomas, with a representation of Miriam in the space above, and a bust of Jubal to the right. 37. View in the Nave-This view is taken directly across the Nave, in a line with Osler's fountain and the statues of Charles I. and James II.; and showing a line of statues, by Theed and Gibson, amongst which most conspicuous is that of Humphrey Chetham, of Manchester. 38. Group of Africans-Contrasting the Negro of the lower levels, with the Danakil of the high pastures and plateaus of the Desert. 39. Byzantine Court-Showing the centre arch of the façade from the Church of St. Mary in Capitolo, at Cologne, the columns from which it springs being ornamented with Capitols of different designs. 40. Mixed Fabrics Court - The only statue visible from this point of view, is from the Murder of the Innocents, but it derives its interest from the tropical evergreens, by which it is surrounded. 41. Ceremony of Inauguration -Being a correct representation taken upon the spot on the 10th of June, 1854, when Mr. Laing, the Chairman of the Crystal Palace Company, was in the act of reading the address to Her Majesty. 42. Mixed Fabrics Court-Showing the Tired Hunter, a statue by Bailey, and Apollo discharging his bow, by the same artist. 43. General View of the Crystal Palace-A beautiful view of the building seen from a distance. It is taken from a point above Anerley station, where it is seen to the greatest advantage. 44. Portion of the North WingIn which the general character of the Italian Terraces with the vases, statues, flower-beds, fish-ponds, &c., is seen in connection with a portion of the building. 45. General View in the Grounds -As seen from the central corridor, comprising the broad walk down to the great fountain, the village and church, beyond the grounds, and the hills and variegated landscape in the far distance. The Second Series of about 200 subjects taken from the Crystal Palace, in addition to and including many of the above, without description, mounted at 2s. each slide. Several exquisite Bustic Scenes from Berkshire, Now Publishing, by permission, some Beautiful Scenes from the Death of THOMAS A'BECKET (Two Plates), to be followed by a complete Series of Historical Subjects of the deepest interest, with explanatory letter-press at back. 5 THIRD SERIES. Miscellaneous Subjects of the "Wilkie" character, very popular, mounted at with Eagle. Conversing with Neighbours over the Wall. A Boy's School. Group of Anglers. Child seen through Anti-Macassar. Porters gossipping in Yard. Group round Fish Pond. Group seated on Garden Chair. Wooden-legged Man at Kenilworth Castle. Family Group in Garden. Interior of Larder. Ruined Gateway, Kenilworth. Militia Men at Skittles. Porters with Luggage, &c.-Snow Scene. Men with Truck. Child seen through Netting. Family in Garden. Group of Ducks, &c. Sportsman; Child and Labourer in Yard Sportsman and Family in Garden. Labourers at Meals. Family Group. Gentleman climbing Tree. Family Group in Garden. Father nursing Child. Papa's Pet in Tree. Gentleman in Conservatory. Gardener gossipping with Maid. Coachman talking to Lodge Keeper. Carmen and Housewife. "Any Brooms or Brushes?" &c. Sportsman, Angler, and Friend. Gentleman at Gate talking to the Carpenter. Family Group outside Conservatory. Dustmen and Boys in Yard. Garden Scene. Gentlemen at Kenilworth Gateway. Group of Surveyors. Group of Soldiers. Porters and Boy in Yard. Group around Fish Pond. Mamma and Daughters. Soldiers on Drill. Militia Man and Boy on Ladder. Large Party of Ladies in Garden. Family Group in Garden. Man and Labourers clearing away Snow. Carpenter, Labourers, and Man offering Dog and Kennel. Cardener and Boy. Carpenter, Porter, and Boy. Militia Kneeling. Portion of Ruins, Kenilworth. Family Group in Garden. Shakespeare's House. Young Lady with Hoop; Servant, cleaning Ladies and Maid on Door-steps. Ruins of Covent Garden Theatre (6 Plates). ALL the Paper Subjects can be had, exquisitely coloured, at 6d. per Slide, additional. Fresh Subjects are continually being added to this class. A large collection of Daguerreotype Statuary, taken from the orginal marble, 5s. 6d. each. The same Subjects on paper, 1s. 6d. each, including— Bust of Ariadne by Bacon. Dorothea by Bell. Golden Age by Beattie. Ino and Bacchus by Foley. Two Cupids struggling for a Heart by Posschini. Uncle Toby, Widow Wadman. Sabrina by Bailey. Priestess Bacchus Greek Slave by Power. Laocoon from the original statue at Rome. LANDSCAPES. SWITZERLAND, WALES, SCOTLAND, ISLE OF WIGHT, JERSEY, and the choicest Spots in England, including the following Subjects, from 1s. 6d. to 2s. each. Binstead Parsonage. St. Helens. Chale Church. Crab Inn. Skeleton Flowers (very striking). Fifty varied Stereoscopic Plates of the Great Crumlin Viaduct in Wales. This viaduct is upwards of 200 feet in height, 1750 in length, a most interesting subject for architects, civil engineers, &c. Various Views of Edinburgh. Aberdeen, &c. In addition to the above, there is a large selection of French views, comprising every subject of interest, including Notre Dame, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysées, Place des Victoires, The Madelaine, The Bourse, &c., &c, from 9d. to 1s. 6d. each; also, French and Italian views, of a very superior quality, mounted at 2s. 6d. each. Areton Church. 7 POMPEII AND NAPLES. The following Views comprehend all the principal features and points of interest, mounted on card at 1s. 6d. each slide. The King of Naples has prohibited the taking of any more Photographic pictures of Pompeii. Temple of Serapis at Naples. Temple of Ceres (No. 1) at Postum. Interior of the Temple of Mercury at Temple of Iris at Pompeii. The Baker's House at Pompeii. Altar of the Temple of Venus, Pompeii. The Basilique at Postum. Gate of Herculaneum at Herculaneum. The Right of the Forum, Pompeii. The House of the Chapters at Pompeii. Stereoscopic Views in France, England, 6s. 6d. each. The above are executed in Albumen on Glass by one of the first European Artists, and in minuteness of detail and beauty of tone are the finest ever issued. They are mounted with a Gold Fillet, and with full title upon each picture. |