Excerpt from Masterpieces of G. F. Watts: 1817-1904

Messrs. Gowans 8c gray ask with confidence for the continued support of this undertaking by lovers of art. It is their h0pe to be able to cover the whole field of classic painting by including all important artists who were born before the year 1800, and the preparation of new volumes is being carried on steadily and systematically with this end in view.

As new editions of earlier volumes are called for, improvements are made when considered advisable newly discovered pictures are inserted, and Opportunity is taken to discard inferior pictures if others of superior merit are found to be obtainable.

The publishers hope to accelerate the issue of the series by publishing future volumes at the rate of at least twelve yearly, and their efforts will be very much assisted if those who appreciate the books will place standing orders, till further notice, with their booksellers.

They beg to announce the following, with approximate dates of issue.

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