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Laus Deo! The Worcester collection of sacred harmony : In two parts. Containing, I. An introduction to the grounds of musick, or, Rules for learners. II. A large number of celebrated psalm tunes, from the most approved authors. Suited to all metres usually sung in churches : To which is added, an appendix. Containing a number of excellent psalm tunes, (several of which are entirely new) and other pieces of sacred vocal musick, many of which were composed by eminent European authors, and never before published in this country : The whole compiled for the use of schools and singing societies.

Printed, typographically, at Boston : by Isaiah Thomas and Ebenezer T. Andrews. Sold by them at Faust's Statue, no. 45, Newbury Street; and by said Thomas in Worcester. Sold also by the booksellers in town and country, 1794.

PML 82290

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Book

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Printed Books

Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Paul Gauguin, with a sketch of "Bedroom at Arles", 1888 October 17

Vincent van Gogh

1853-1890

1888 October 17

MA 6447

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Drawing

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Literary and Historical Manuscripts

Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Paul Gauguin, with a sketch of "Bedroom at Arles", 1888 October 17 : autograph manuscript.

Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890, sender.

1888 October 17

MA 6447

Department

Literary and Historical Manuscripts

The Polite academy : or School of behaviour for young gentlemen and ladies intended as a foundation for good manners and polite address, in masters and misses ; containing, I. The beauty and advantages of a genteel behaviour and agreeable complaisance. II. Some rules and observations for moral behaviour in young ladies, very necessary to be inculcated while at the boarding-school, in order to be practised when they come from it. III. Directions for good manners, agreeable behaviour, and polite address, on the most common occasions in life. IV. Some directions for an easy genteel carriage in walking, saluting, making a courtesy, bow, and dancing the minuet. V. Some observations on the real use and advantages of dancing by Mr. Locke and the Chevalier De Ramsay; with a few very necessary instructions, by an eminent master ; illustrated with twelve copper-plate cuts, beautifully engraved.

London : Printed for R. Baldwin, in Paster-noster-Row ; and B.C. Collins, in Salisbury, 1786.

PML 88261

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Book

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Printed Books

Apocalypse of Saint John [Blockbook] (PML 21786)

Explore this late-medieval book produced entirely from woodcuts.

Digital Facsimile

Cy Twombly: Treatise on the Veil

September 26, 2014 through January 25, 2015

This exhibition showcases Cy Twombly's monumental painting Treatise on the Veil (Second Version), executed in Rome in 1970, and its related drawings, all from the Menil Collection in Houston.

Ingres at the Morgan

September 9 through November 27, 2011

This exhibition presents seventeen exceptional drawings and three letters by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780–1867), one of the greatest draftsman and portraitists in French history.

Jean Poyer: Artist to the Court of Renaissance France

January 25 through May 6, 2001

Drawing upon the Morgan's collection of Poyer manuscripts, the exhibition also included choice loans of drawings and manuscripts from this country and abroad.

Preparing the Morgan's Treasures for Exhibition

The conservators evaluate the condition of each object and undertake any repairs or treatment needed to render the object safe to display.

Lady Walking in a Garden

Thomas Gainsborough

1727-1788

ca. 1785

III, 63b

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Drawing

Department

Drawings and Prints