Alma-tadema
sir lawrence, 1836–1912, english painter, born in the netherlands.
historical examples
they needed no scenery by alma-tadema to make them think themselves in rome.
the theory of the theatre clayton hamilton
the kind of bench which alma-tadema usually fills with diaphanous maidens.
the lure of the mask harold macgrath
then, mr. alma-tadema, he has not turned his back on the glorious antique.
old friends andrew lang
mr. alma-tadema apparently drew the fine leaden oleander tub in his picture from these coffins, and it makes a perfect flower-pot.
leadwork w. r. lethaby
alma-tadema exhibits in the english gallery, and his contribution has raised the average of that section by a good third.
lippincott’s magazine, vol. 22, november, 1878 various
naturally an artist playing at alma-tadema’s home for the first time could not help speculating as to his chances.
violin mastery frederick h. martens
noun
sir lawrence. 1836–1912, dutch-english painter of studies of greek and roman life
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