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An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Middlesex
… They include works by, or ascribed to, Robert Streater, Verrio and Laguerre. The painted decoration of Little …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… but begun again after the burning of Whitehall in 1698, Verrio the painter being first employed, as it seems, in … 'dunning' by the various artists employed, such as Verrio and Tijou (who appears as John Tissue), and the … attention. The grandiose wall and ceiling paintings of Verrio and Laguerre, however admired in their own day, have …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… the river. The walls and ceilings are painted, probably by Verrio. Larking, The Knights Hospitallers in Engl. (Camden …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… a story is told by Walpole of the reckless extravagance of Verrio the painter, who had done much work in the palace, and … I desire the favour of speaking to your majesty.' 'Well, Verrio,' said the king, 'what is your request?' 'Money, sir, … more than I do, to maintain my family.' 'True,' answered Verrio, 'but does your majesty keep an open table as I do?' …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… 10 has been removed to Kensington Palace. The paintings of Verrio and Laguerre on ceilings and staircases have already … of the present day, but John Evelyn admired the work of Verrio enough to compare it with that of Raphael. The … ceilings you devoutly stare, Where sprawl the saints of Verrio and Laguerre.' Two paintings of the palace hang in the …
The Environs of London
… cielings you devoutly stare, Where sprawl the saints of Verrio and Laguerre, "On gilded clouds in fair expansion lie, …
The Environs of London
… part of the last century; the cielings were painted by Verrio, and the carving executed by the celebrated Grinling …
A History of the County of Middlesex
… as Teddington Place, in which he had ceilings painted by Verrio and carvings by Grinling Gibbons. 29 The house stood …
Office-Holders in Modern Britain
… 1681 by Riley as 'Painter and Picture Drawer'. 3 In 1684 Verrio, appointed exceptionally by royal warrant, was … 1660 20 June Lely, P. 1681 23 Apr. Riley, J. 1684 30 June Verrio, A. 1689 24 July Kneller, G. (joint) 1689 24 July …
Old and New London
… Northumberland. It is a stately and ample palace. Signor Verrio's fresco paintings, especially the funeral pile of …