The architecture of the Renaissance in France; a history of the evolution of the arts of building, decoration and garden design under classical influence from 1495 to 1830 (1911)
398. Palack of CoMincr.NE, lUiHUii-x I5Y J. A. (jAhiuki, (1752-72) Entrance Screen. TllK STVLK ()!• LuUIS XVl. 421 … 399. Palace of Compiegne : Court of Honour. mounted by a shallow pediment or a wreath. Such are the meansby which Gabriel at his best could achieve an effect at once tranquiland monumental. Versailles.— In the external additions to Versailles he was not sohappily inspired. A master in his own…