cabinet picture
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cabinet picture
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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He could fancy that scene,—he could see it all, like a beautiful cabinet picture; ah, how different, how different everything would have been then!
From The Doctor's Wife by M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon
During that year Stothard’s cabinet picture was publicly exhibited, and drew thousands of gazers.
From William Blake A Study of His Life and Art Work by Irene Langridge
Each tale is in fact a cabinet picture, combining history and landscape.
From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by John Roby
Hagar and Ishmael in the Desert, by A. Woodside, is a cabinet picture which would be regarded as good beside any of the many great productions which illustrate the same subject.
From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851 by Various
An Advocate in his Study—Ostade: an exquisitely finished cabinet picture.
From The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 578, December 1, 1832 by Various
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