Word: painted
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1900-1909
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...around the ship, forcing it to float with the current. The Arctic regions would provide innumerable opportunities for geographical studies and for the investigation of the upper air currents. New forms of life could be discovered. In addition to all this, the artist would be given a chance to paint the greatest beauty that the world provides. Young, energetic men are wanted for this search for the North Pole; and money is absolutely essential for its success. When both are at hand, we shall be ready for a final attempt...
...Joseph De Camp, the artist selected to paint the portrait of Dean Shaler, is now at work upon the picture which is to be finished by Class Day. The portrait will cost $1500, which will be subscribed by members of the Senior Class; of this fund $1200 has been subscribed, $850 being in cash and $350 in promises. The remaining $300 must be made up from among the Seniors; and those who are able, are urged to contribute as much as possible. Contributions should be sent to C. V. Imlay, Box 82, Cambridge. SHALER PORTRAIT COMMITTEE...
Before an artist can be definitely engaged to paint the protrait of Dean Shale, the committee must secure some idea of the amount which can be raised from members of the class. All Seniors are therefore asked to contribute at once; and, since the painting will cost $1,500, every man should contribute as much as possible...
...critical ephemeridae", "there is a great deal of nonsense written", are likely to put the reader out of sympathy with the writter, who has the whole field to himself; the other fellow cannot answer back. But Mr. Simonson is very happy in such phrases as these: "Holbein did not paint the court of Henry VIII; he painted the eternal beauties of texture in terms of English noblemen. Velasquez did not paint the court of Philip II; he painted the eternal beauties of light in terms of Spanish noblemen", and in styling Whistler "the poet of the dusk". So, too, though...
There are two Easter stories and two others. K. B. Townsend makes a boy of eight years paint rabbits green that they may lay green Easter eggs. That is stupid...