against supposing that the ornamentation of theMuseum is, or can be as yet, a representation of what Gothicwork will be, when its revival is complete. Far more severe,yet more perfect and lovely, that work will involve, understerner conventional restraint, the expression not only of natu- 144… … [From • The Oxford Museum, p. 89.1 spandril of the iron-work of our roof, for instance, the horse-chestnut leaf and nut are used as the principal elements ofform ; they are not ill-arranged, and produce a more agreeable 1857.] THE CASTLE ROCK. 145 effect than convolutions of tlie iron could have…
Turner, J. M. W. (Joseph Mallord William), 1775-1851 · Art · Preraphaelitism · Architecture · Social problems
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