One hundred crowned masterpieces of modern painting, being a collection of photogravures, from the most celebrated works of contemporary artists of all nations.

Each plate accompanied by leaf with descriptive text.

The Siren Vase, Side A, The Ship of Odysseus passing the Sirens

Siren Painter, attributed to; H: 1 ft. 2 in.; stamnos, red figure, paintied pottery

Portland Vase, front view

Glass, Roman; 9 41/64 in.x 6 31/32 in.; carved and blown, cameo glass

Portland Vase, diagram of the frieze

Glass, Roman; 9 29/64 in. x 6 31/32 in.

Portland Vase, rear view

Glass, Roman; 9 41/64 in.x 6 31/32 in.; carved and blown, cameo glass

Portland Vase, right side

Glass, Roman; 9 41/64 in.x 6 31/32 in.; carved and blown, cameo glass

Portland Vase, left side

Glass, Roman; 9 41/64 in.x 6 31/32 in.; carved and blown, cameo glass

Portland Vase, front view: detail

Glass, Roman; carved and blown, cameo glass

The Siren Vase, Side A, The Ship of Odysseus passing the Sirens: detail of ship

Siren Painter, attributed to; H: 1 ft. 2 in.; stamnos, red figure, paintied pottery

The Portland Vase Disk

Glass, Roman; D: 4 51/64 in.; carved and blown, cameo glass

Vase with floral decoration

H: 5 33/64 in.; cloisonné, gilt copper alloy

Blue and white ware hexagonal Vase

H: 1 ft. 2 11/16 in.; porcelain with underglaze blue floral decoration

The art of painting of Charles Alphonse Du Fresnoy /

Appendix: The sentiments of Charles Alphonse Du Fresnoy, on the works of the principal and best painters of the two last ages. The preface of Mr. Dryden to his translation, containing a parallel between poetry and painting. Epistle of Mr. Pope to Mr. Jervas. A chronological list of painters from the revival of the art to the beginning of the present century: p. [127]-213.

The English connoisseur : containing an account of whatever is curious in painting, sculpture, &c., in the palaces and seats of the nobility and principal gentry of England, both in town and country.

Attributed to Thomas Martyn.

The artist's assistant; or School of science; forming a practical introduction to the polite arts: in painting, drawing, designing, perspective, engraving, colouring, &c., with ample directions for japanning, enamelling, gilding, silvering, lacquering, &c. and a valuable selection of miscellaneous secrets.

Bookplate of Howard C. Levis.