The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 416
ternly militant utilitarianismgoverned their construction, the arquebus mounter was an art-craftsman deservedly held in high esteem. Each panel is decorated upon a structure of scrolls, with some-what formally - arranged groups of fruit, flowers, birds, dolphinsand cornucopicR. The inlays are of… … THE LOUIS XrV. PERIOD 311 BERNINI The Percy Anecdotes relate an instance of the favour whichLouis xrv., autocrat and despot though he was, showed towards thoseeminent in the arts. When Louis xiv. invited Bernini to Francehe was received with public honours, the Papal Nuncio meeting himto conduct…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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