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[1] _Constable_, by C. Holmes. London: Unicorn Press, 1901.
[2] Having no concern here with disputed attributions, I have used the name of Patinir for convenience’ sake alone. The connoisseur may substitute any alternative he prefers.
[4] _Five Essays on Picturesque Subjects_, by William Gilpin, p. 19. London, 1808.
[5] _A Tour to the Lakes_, by William Gilpin, vol. i. p. 89. London, 1808.
[6] Since this was written Mr. Binyon’s book, _The Flight of the Dragon_ (Wisdom of the East Series: John Murray), has appeared, which treats more fully and with far greater skill and knowledge than I possess with the question of landscape in Eastern art. As I unfortunately read the book too late to incorporate any of its suggestions in the present article, I would refer those readers who are interested to this masterly essay, which confirms and develops the ideas at which I have hinted, without, I am glad to say, making it necessary for me to alter my conclusions.