PLATE VIII.

"THE MODEL OUTLINE."

I have ventured to give a specimen of a modern style of illumination, based upon no principle whatever which could furnish the student with any instructive hints, or enable him to produce original ideas of his own. As a whole, it represents snatches of ornamentations, jumbled together without order or arrangement, and vanishing at both ends into space.

Scrollwork, having neither beginning, middle, or termination, and presenting a series of flourishes, which may be said to give this class of outline a distinctive character, under the generic title of Sign-boarding. It is an attempt at imitating missal, bearing about the same relation to its prototype as the modern to the pure Gothic in architecture, or the ancient Rome of Augustus to that of the present day in civilisation.

De gustibus non disputandum est.

THE END

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CATALOGUE

AND

LIST OF COLOURS
OUTLINES, MATERIALS AND PUBLICATIONS,

FOR

Illuminating and Missal Painting.

MANUFACTURED AND PUBLISHED BY

D. LAURENT DE LARA.

(Illuminating Artist to the Queen.)

3, TORRINGTON SQUARE, RUSSELL SQUARE,
LONDON, W.C.

Wholesale Agents for Laurent de Lara's publications,

Messrs.MOORE & McQUEEN, Berners-street, Oxford-street.
"ROWNEY & Co., Rathbone-pl.
"REEVES & SONS, Cheapside.
"PENNY & SON, Bow Lane, and Cannon Street.
"HENRY HERING, 137 Regent Street.
"R. ACKERMANN, Regent-st.
"CLIFFORD, Piccadilly.
"BOWDEN, Oxford-street.
"FULLER & Co., Pall Mall.
"DROOSTEN, ALLAN & Co. 126, Strand.
"RIXON & ARNOLD, 29, Poultry.
"JOHN FIELD, Regent's Quadt.
"GALIGNANI, Rue de Rivoli, Paris.
"BUFFA & SONS, Amsterdam.
"NUTNAM, Bowery, New York.

E. FULLER & Co, 168, Portland Road, N.W.

D. LAURENT DE LARA'S

SERIES OF OUTLINES

FOR

Illuminating and Missal Painting,

DESIGNED BY D. L. DE LARA.

Outlines for Illuminating, in parts of 6 Plain6s. 0d.
Partially Coloured Nos.12s. 0d.

Or may be had in separate Numbers, Price 1s. Plain, 2s. partly Coloured.

The great demand made for Outlines by the daily increase of the chaste and beautiful Art of Illuminating, originally induced their publication by Mr. De Lara, and, although he has numerous imitators he confidently recommends them to the notice of the Public, both as aids and instructors in the study of Missal Painting; every care having been taken faithfully to reproduce for the Student's enlightenment, adaptations of the style of the best and purest Masters.

☞ Title and Presentation Plate may be had to complete this Series; or, elegantly bound in cloth, antique gilt. Dedicated to Viscountess Combermere, with Title and Presentation Plate. Plain 25s., partially Coloured, 45s. Published by Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts.

SCRIPTURAL TEXTS AND CROSSES.

Half Sheet Imperial.

"Glory to God in the Highest," etc.
"Behold I bring you good tidings," etc.

Two Christmas Texts, plain each 2s. 6d., and 4s. part Coloured.

LONG TEXTS, 28 BY 7 INCHES.—PLAIN 1s. 6d. COLOURED 3s.

SMALL TEXTS, 21 BY 6 INCHES.—PLAIN 1s. PART COLOURED 2s.

SQUARE TEXT.—PLAIN 1s. 6d. PART COLOURED 3s.

Crosses, 4to. Imperial 1s. 6d. plain, 3s. part Coloured.

Fourth Series, Quarto Royal, 1s. plain, 2s. part Coloured.

THREE SACRED MONOGRAMS, 1, 2 AND 3; AND THREE CROSSES, 1s. AND 2s. PLAIN AND COLOURED.

Illuminated in Chromo-Lithography, Half Sheet Royal, in Gold and 10 Colours, Price 5s. each.

THE LORD'S PRAYER, and

THE CREDO. From an old Psalter of Henry VIII., in the collection of E. Offor, Esq. (Dedicated by permission to Viscountess Forbes), and published by Henry Hering, (Late Hering & Remington), 137, Regent Street.

The Same Subject in outline, price 1s. 6d. plain, and 3s. partly coloured.

ALSO

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, 4to Imperial. An original design, richly illuminated in Chromo-Lithography, price 5 s. (Dedicated to her Majesty the Queen.)

Outlines of the above, 4to Imperial. 2s. plain, and 3s. 6d. partly Illuminated.

AND THE

ROYAL CHESS BOARD. In Outline 22½ inches square, with Four Illustrations, viz.:—"First Move," "Stale Mate," "Check Mate," and "Mated." Price, 5s. plain, 8s. partly coloured, and on the finest Italian Vellum, 31s. 6d.

SHEET OF FIFTEEN BOOK-MARKERS. 4to Imperial, with Scriptural Mottoes, 5s. plain, and 8s. partially Illuminated.

SHEET OF MEDIÆVAL ALPHABETS, 4to Imperial, 1s. plain, 3s. 3d. partially Illuminated.

THE PRIZE "BEATITUDES," for 1860. (Outlines) awarded by the I. A. U. L.

THE ADORATION OF THE MAGI. 4to Imperial. (A splendid Missal with 12 figures). 2s. 6d. plain, and 4s. part Coloured.

☞ All the above Subjects are also published on the finest Italian Vellum, from 8s. to 10s. 6d. each.

The following Illuminations, executed by Lady Artists, are ready for Sale or hire.

s. d.
Thompson's Seasons—Two Subjectseach 12 0
The Lord's Prayer14 6
The Creed14 0
Two Subjects of the 119th Psalmeach 14 0
By Mrs. Davidson.
Two Subjects of the 119th Psalmeach 12 0
The Poppy Flower, and Cherry Border12 0
By Miss Webb.
"Nunc Dimittis," St. Luke12 0
Poesy10 6
Praise—Psalm 146 7 0
By Miss Saunders.
The Adoration of the Magi, and St. Johneach 14 0
David with the Head of Goliath10 6
Alphabetical Letters, by various Artists,
from 3s. to		 8 0
By Miss Thompson &
Miss Peet.

And other Subjects from Psalm CXIX., &c., &c., are in progress, and may be always had.

JUST PUBLISHED

Miniature Outlines for Illuminating,

Plain 9d.; Partially coloured, 1s. 6d. each.

Or in Handsome Wrappers containing Eight Subjects.

6s. and 12s.

These "Miniature Outlines" are so delicately executed, and in detail so perfect, that they afford the Student an admirable opportunity of acquiring a most delicate touch before venturing on the larger subjects; and the universal satisfaction they have given, has induced Laurent de Lara to re-produce the whole of his numerous publications in this form. At the same time he most earnestly enjoins the Student not to use other than "Cake Illuminating Colours" in these, as indeed in all Illuminations where delicacy and effect is desirable.

THE "BEATITUDES," (Eight Subjects.) Fac-simile, half the size of the 4to Royal.

The Same Subject, one sixth the original size, 6d. and 1s. each.

THE LORD'S PRAYER; THE CREDO.
from an old Psalter of HENRY the VIII.
4to. Imperial drawing boards, 1s. plain, 2s. coloured.

The Same Subjects, one sixth, 9d. plain, 1s. 6d. coloured.

Illuminating Art Circulating Library,

3, TORRINGTON SQUARE, RUSSELL SQUARE.

Subscribers are entitled to two Illuminations at a time, to be exchanged for fresh subjects, as frequently as desired.

Terms of Subscriptions.

Annually £4 4s. 0d.

Half Yearly £2 12s. 6d.

Quarterly £1 11s. 6d.

A Select assortment of Vellum Illuminations are constantly kept in stock for sale or hire, of which pencil outlines are published at 6d., 9d., 1s., 1s. 6d., & 2s. each.

THE LORD'S PRAYER, 4to. Imperial, 4to. Royal, Miniature, and small Miniature. Two designs.

THE APOSTLES' CREED, ditto. Two designs.

SONNET.—"It is a Dream."

DAVID WITH THE HEAD OF GOLIATH.

THE 67th PSALM.

SMALL CREDO.

THE 119th PSALM. Twenty-two Subjects, with Title and Presentation Plate.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. Twenty-two Subjects, with ditto.

THE ADORATION OF THE MAGI.

ST. JOHN WRITING THE GOSPEL.

POESY. Sonnet.

THE PROVERBS, Alphabetically arranged. Large text 24 subjects.

THOMPSON'S SEASONS. (Two Subjects).

THE COMMANDMENTS. (Dedicated to her Majesty).

THE COMMANDMENTS. (Byzantine School).

THE "BEATITUDES." (Eight Subjects, complete).

THE PRIZE "BEATITUDES." (Three Subjects), awarded by the I. A. U. L. for 1860.

MEDIÆVAL ALPHABETS, 4to. Imperial.

25 DIFFERENT BOOK-MARKERS, 10 for the reception of Photograph vignettes. Small and large size.

THE ROYAL CHESSBOARD. Folio Imperial, 22½ inches square.

18 DIFFERENT CROSSES.

18 SUBJECTS FROM "SHAKSPEARE." (Quite new).

D. LAURENT DE LARA'S

COLOURS AND MATERIALS

FOR

Illuminating & Missal Painting.

The necessity for improvements to be made in the Ordinary Water Colours, too often palmed off on the unwary by Artists' Colourmen, has induced Mr. de Lara to give the Subject his most earnest and careful attention, and as a result, they have acquired a reputation for the richness and brilliancy of their Tints, surpassing even those manufactured in Paris; and their peculiar fitness when applied to Illuminating on Vellum, or for Miniatures, proves them, in these respects, to be unrivalled.

THE TWENTY FIVE SHILLING BOX

CONTAINS

Twelve Colours, Gold and Aluminium Shells, Enamel White, Agate Burnisher Pencils, Sable Brush, Parallel Rules, Ruling Pen, Compasses.

THE GUINEA & A HALF BOX

CONTAINS

Eighteen Colours, Gold and Aluminium Shells, Enamel White, and fuller fittings than above.

THE TWO GUINEA BOX

CONTAINS

Fourteen Double and Four Half Cakes, Gold and Aluminium Shells, and complete Fittings.

THE TWO GUINEA & A HALF BOX

CONTAINS

Eighteen Whole Cakes, and additional materials.

THE THREE GUINEA BOX

Same Colours and superior and additional Fittings.

In calling the attention of the Public to this Box, D. Laurent de Lara feels it incumbent on him to remark, that whatever costliness and expense may be bestowed on material, nothing further is required for the successful practising of this Art.

Illuminating Box of Moist Colors for Fruits and Flowers, 12s. 6d. each.

Box of Opaque Tints, 12s. each.

ALWAYS ON HAND

An Assortment of Prepared Italian Vellum, ready Mounted, 3s. 6d., 6s., and 8s. each. Whole Skins from 7s. 6d. to £3 3s. each.

GOLD, PLATINA, AND ALUMINIUM SHELLS, 10s. 6d. PER DOZEN.

Best Water Gold-Size in Pots 2s. each, for raised Gilding.

Real French Tracing Paper, 1s. 6d. the Sheet.

MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS 21s. OR 31s. 6d. THE CASE.

⁂ Instruction in the Art of Illuminating by personal Lessons or by correspondence—the Course, £3 3s.—with employment afterwards, if desired by special contract.

ANOTHER EDITION

OF

THE 119th PSALM,

WILL BE REPUBLISHED FOR THE FORTHCOMING SEASON,

DEDICATED TO

VISCOUNTESS COMBERMERE,

WITH PRESENTATION AND TITLE PLATE.

Partly Illuminated and handsomely bound£2 5 0
Plain Ditto1 5 0

LONDON:

LONGMAN, GREEN, LONGMAN, ROBERTS AND GREEN,

PATERNOSTER ROW,

AND ALL BOOKSELLERS.

JUST PUBLISHED

MISCELLANEOUS PIECES,

Plain 1s. 6d.; part Coloured 3s.

12 Nos. OF THE ROYAL PSALTER,

DEDICATED TO THE

(COUNTESS DOWAGER OF LICHFIELD.)

Adapted from the famous missal the Hours of Anna of Brittany.

(Floral and Fruit Borders.)

"A SWARM OF BEES WORTH HIVING, OR BEES WITHOUT STINGS."

"GIVE ALL THINE EAR, BUT FEW THY VOICE,"

(from an old book in the Stow Library) dedicated to the late Marquis of Breadalbane.

TWO SUBJECTS FROM ISAIAH LIII.

1s. 6d. and 3s. each.

Published on the 10th of March, 1863, on the occasion of the Marriage of H.R.H. the Princess Alexandra and the Prince of Wales.

Price 1s. 6d. and 3s. part Coloured.

THE ROYAL MONOGRAM AND CORONET,

AND THE ODE

"HAIL ALEXANDRA, STAR OF DENMARK," ETC.,

(Poetry and Designs by D. Laurent de Lara.)

The originals of these beautiful and characteristic designs, were presented to Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales on the occasion of her marriage.

Completely Illuminated price £2 2s. each.

JUST PUBLISHED.

"THE BEAUTIES OF SHAKSPERE,"

BEING CHOICE EXTRACTS OF THE GREAT DRAMATIST, PICTORIALLY ILLUSTRATED, CONTAINING TEXT IN THE CENTRE.

First Series, 6s. plain; 12s. partly illuminated.

Six Subjects from the "Tempest."

1. CALIBAN."I'll shew thee the best Springs."
2. FERDINAND."My Spirit as in a Dream," etc.
3. PROSPERO. "Hast thou, which art but air."
4.VANITY OF HUMAN NATURE."The Cloud capp'd Towers."
5. ARIEL'S SONG."Where the Bee sucks," etc.
6.DO. DO. "Full fathom five thy Father lies."

Second Series, 6s. plain; 12s. coloured.

Six Subjects from the "Merchant of Venice."

7. SHYLOCK. "If it will feed nothing."
8. BASSANIO. "In Belmont is a lady."
9. LAUNCELOT GOBBO. "Well, if any man in Italy," etc.
10. THE PRINCE OF MOROCCO. "What have we here, a Carrion's death."
11. ANTONIO. "I am armed and well prepared."
12. PORTIA. "The quality of mercy is not strained."

Six Subjects from "Hamlet."

13. POLONIUS. "Give every man thine ear."
14. OPHELIA. "O, what noble mind is here overthrown."
15. HAMLET'S SOLILOQUY. "To be or not to be."
16. INTERVIEW. "Ecstasy."
17. HAMLET. "Alas! poor Yorrick."
18. GRAVE-DIGGERS. "Who builds stronger than a mason."

This beautiful publication of which already three successive editions have been issued, will be followed by "As you like it" and other popular Plays, at short intervals.

R. ACKERMANN,

MANUFACTURER OF

ILLUMINATING COLOURS,

Which are strongly recommended for their brilliancy of Tint, may be had separately or in

Boxes price 21s. and 42s.

Gold, Silver Aluminium, and Platina,

In Shells, Saucers, and Cakes.

A large assortment of the best Prepared Drawing Vellum.

Vellum Paper, and the best Drawing Boards.

TRACING AND TRANSFER PAPERS.

A GREAT VARIETY OF

Laurent de Lara's Outlines for Coloring Scrolls and Texts,

WITH

The best Works of Instruction.

BOOKS OF ALPHABETS AND ALL ILLUMINATED WORKS.

GOLD SIZE,

AND ALL ARTICLES CONNECTED WITH THE

Art of Illuminating and the Fine Arts.

191, REGENT STREET, W.

Catalogues by post, free on application.

JAMES NEWMAN,

MANUFACTURER OF

Illuminating Colours in Oil or Water.

Boxes of Colours fitted up with Burnishers, Brushes, Shells, &c., very complete.

PURE GOLD AND ALUMINIUM POWDER IN SHELLS, HALF SHELLS, OR

CAKES, LIKE WATER COLOURS.

Prepared Vellum and every Article used in Illuminating.

ORNAMENTAL ALPHABETS AND WORKS ON ILLUMINATING

BODY COLOUR WHITE.

Sizing preparation to prepare the Surface of many Materials and give hardness to the Colours.

See NEWMAN'S Harmonious Colouring, &c., Price 1s.

NEWMAN'S SUPERFINE WATER COLOURS.

Newman's Improved Moist Colours & Chinese White.

MANUFACTURER OF

Every Description of Artist's Materials of the Best Quality.

24, SOHO SQUARE, LONDON, W.

REEVES & SONS'

Colours & Materials for

Illuminating & Missal Painting.

Water Colours Prepared for Illuminating, in Cakes or Moist in Pans, Half Cakes or Half Pans.

Whole Cakes, 1s., Half Cakes, 6d. each.

Whole Cakes, 1s. 6d., Half Cakes, 9d. each.

Whole Cakes, 2s., Half Cakes, 1s. each.

Whole Cakes, 3s., Half Cakes, 1s. 6d. each.

Whole Cakes, 5s., Half Cakes, 2s. 6d. each.

Whole Cake, £1 1s., Half Cake, 10s. 6d., Quarter Cake, 5s. 6d. each.

Powder Colours for Illuminating,

In Bottles,

Ready prepared for use with the admixture of Water only.

Prices same as Whole Cakes.

1½ Guinea Box.

Boxes of Colours for Illuminating and Missal Painting.

Half-Guinea Box.

French Polished Mahogany Slide-top Box, containing Six Half Cakes of Colours—Crimson Lake, Scarlet Vermilion, French Ultramarine, Emerald Green, Pale Chrome, and Burnt Sienna, Tube of Enamel White, Gold and Aluminium Shells, Four Siberian Brushes, Burnisher, and Indian Ink.

One Guinea Box.

Mahogany French Polished Lock Box, containing (in a Japanned Tin Box) Crimson Lake, Scarlet Vermilion, Cobalt, French Ultramarine, Cadmium Yellow, Lamp Black, Emerald Green, Burnt Sienna, Bottle of Enamel White, Prepared Gum Water, China Slab, Water Glass, Liquid Ox Gall, Saucer of Gold, Saucer of Aluminium, Agate Burnisher, Cumberland Lead Pencil, Sable Brushes, and Gummed Gold Paper.

One Guinea and a Half Box.

Mahogany French Polished Lock Box, containing (in a Japanned Tin Box) Crimson Lake, Scarlet Vermilion, Cobalt, French Ultramarine, Cadmium Yellow, Lamp Black, Emerald Green, Burnt Sienna, Rose Madder, Gamboge, Vandyke Brown, and Pale Chrome Yellow, Bottle of Enamel White, Prepared Gum Water, Liquid Ox Gall, Gold Ink, Saucer of Gold, Saucer of Aluminium, China Slab, Water Glass, Pot of Water Gold Size, Agate Burnisher, Cumberland Lead Pencil, Six Sable Brushes, and Gummed Gold Paper.

Materials for Illuminating and Missal Painting.

Two Guinea Box.

Mahogany French Polished Lock Box, containing (in a Japanned Tin Box) Crimson Lake, Scarlet Vermilion, Cobalt, French Ultramarine, Cadmium Yellow, Lamp Black, Emerald Green, Burnt Sienna, Rose Madder, Gamboge, Vandyke Brown, Pale Chrome, Carmine, Green Oxide of Chromium, Permanent Red, Brown Madder, Lemon Yellow, and Violet Carmine, Bottle of Enamel White, Prepared Gum Water, Liquid Ox Gall, Gold Ink, Saucer of Gold, Saucer of Aluminium, Six-Division China Slab, Water Glass, Pot of Water Gold Size, Agate Burnisher, Cumberland Lead Pencil, Eight Sable Brushes, and Gummed Gold Paper.

Three Guinea Box.

Rosewood Caddy Lid French Polished Box with Plated Fittings, containing Colours, &c., as above, and a most complete Set of Materials.

s. d.
Prepared Enamel White, in bottleseach1 0
"Indian Ink"1 0
"Liquid Brown"1 0
"Liquid Carmine"1 6
"Liquid Ox Gall"1 0
"Gold Size, in pots"1 0
Raising Preparation, in pots"1 0
Prepared Strong Clarified Gum Water"6d. & 1 0

Gold, Silver, Aluminium, &c.

s. d.
Gold Leaf, per Book of 25 Leaves1 9
Silver Leaf, per Book of 50 Leaves1 9
Gold Paper, Adhesive on backper Sheet3 6
Dittodittoper ½ Sheet1 9
Dittodittoper ¼ Sheet1 0
Ditto, in packetsper packet,6d. & 1 0
Gold in Cakeseach5 0
Aluminium ditto"1 0
Gold in Saucereach6d. & 0 9
Aluminium ditto"0 4
Gold, in Shelleach8
Smaller ditto"6
Green Gold"8
Platina"8
Aluminium"4
Silver"4

Gold and Silver Ink.

s. d.
Liquid in Bottles each1 0

Bessemer's Gold Paint.

s. d.
Gold Paint and Preparation, large sizeeach4 0
Ditto, small size"1 6
Preparation only, large size "0 6

Bronzes.

s. d.
Finest Deep and Pale Gold, Silver,
Copper and Green Bronzes		per packet2 0
Common Gold Bronzeper bottle, 6d &1 0

Prepared Vellum.

PRICE ACCORDING TO SIZE.

Small Agate Burnishers.

Albata Ferrules and Black Handles, various patterns each 2 0

A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF OUTLINES, COPIES, AND BOOKS ON ILLUMINATING ALWAYS IN STOCK.

De Lara's Series of Outlines and Publications, for which see his List.

Illuminating Art Union of London

(INSTITUTED 1857.)

For promoting and encouraging the Mediæval Style of Illuminating on Vellum, adaptable for Modern purposes, either sacred or secular, to hold Annual Exhibitions and distribute prizes for original designs, and to afford employment to the educated gentlewomen of limited means.

Annual Subscription £1 1s.

For which an "Original Vellum Illumination" executed by the less affluent Members, will be presented annually to the Subscribers.

Life Members £12 12s.

Patronesses.

Honorary Secretary.

MRS. FABER.

Honorary Treasurer.

CHARLES BOARD, Esq.

Manager.

D. LAURENT DE LARA, Esq.

Prospectuses and Reports may be had of D. Laurent de Lara, Manager, 3, Torrington Square, Russell Square, W.C.

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LIST OF

COLOUR BOXES AND MATERIALS,

PREPARED BY

GEORGE ROWNEY & COMPANY,

FOR

Illuminating & Missal Painting.

15s. Mahogany Box,

CONTAINING

Cobalt, Prussian Blue, Emerald Green, Chrome 2, Crimson Lake, Vermilion, Gold and Silver Shells, Agate Burnisher, and Three Sable Brushes.

21s. Mahogany Lock Box,

CONTAINING

Cobalt, Fr. Ultra, Emerald Green, Sap Green, Chrome 2, Chrome 4, Crimson Lake, Madder Lake, Lamp Black, Vandyke, Vermilion, and White, Gold, Green Gold, and Aluminium Shells, Agate Burnisher, Sable Brushes, &c., &c.

31s. 6d. Caddy Lid Box,

CONTAINING

Cobalt, Fr. Ultra, Emerald Green, Sap Green, Chrome 1, Chrome 3, Dragon's Blood, Vermilion, Yellow Oker, Lamp Black, Violet, Carmine, Rose Madder, Carmine, Bt. Carmine, Bottle of Chinese White, Gold, Green Gold and Aluminium Shells, Gold Leaf, Agate Burnisher, Dividers, Sable Brushes, Pot of Water Gold-Size, &c.

2 Guinea Caddy Lid Box with Drawer,

CONTAINING

Cobalt, Fr. Ultra, Emerald Green, Sap Green, Chrome 1, Chrome 3, Gamboge, Yellow Oker, Bt. Sienna, Vandyke, Sepia, Lamp Black, Crimson Lake, Scarlet Vermilion, Rose Madder, Purple Madder, Madder Brown, Carmine, Bottle of Chinese White, Pot of Water Gold-Size, Two Shells, each as above, Gold Leaf, Extra Brushes, &c.

3 Guinea Rosewood, Caddy Lid,

CONTAINING

besides the above Eighteen colours, Prussian Blue, Violet Carmine, Cadmium Yellow, Mars Orange, Bt. Carmine, Deep Rose; and every article necessary for all descriptions of Illuminating.

Boxes may be obtained, fitted to any arrangement required. A large assortment of Laurent de Lara's outlines, plain, or partly coloured either on fine Card or Vellum.

GEORGE ROWNEY & CO.,

MANUFACTURING ARTIST'S COLOURMEN,

51 & 52, RATHBONE PLACE,

LONDON.