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The English dance of death, from the designs of Thomas Rowlandson; (1903)

Combe, William, 1742-1823, Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 · London, Methuen and co. · leaf 159

An illustration from The English dance of death, from the designs of Thomas Rowlandson;, 1903, leaf 159 — Painters art,Which to the canvas might impartThe fair resemblance of a Maid,Whom Nature had so well arrayd.Flavia was seated to receiveThe Likeness which that art could give,And while, obedient to his will,The pencil markd its rapid skill,Enamourd Florio, who sat by,And tracd the work with curious… … ENGLISH DANCE OF DEATH 113 1 Thy canvas never can receive 1 The varied charms her features give. When, grave, she wears the awful grace Thats seen in regal Junos face: 1 When on her cheeks the smiles appear, Tis Venus better self is there; And when she looks with studious eye, 1 Another Pallas we…

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