Weir, Irene, 1863-1944 · Boston, New York [etc.] Ginn & Company · leaf 284
a dog, fromthe House of theTragic Poet, inPompeii, whichis shown in theillustration; oras in the thresh-ol d from theHouse of theFaun, whereinleaves, fruit, andflowers intertwine and thus form a rich backgroundagainst which masks appear at intervals. One of the most original mosaics of this… … Cave Canem, Pompeii 262 THE GREEK PAINTERS ART of her foe. In the panel below are ducks swimmingon the water, in which can plainly be seen fish andshells of various kinds, most realistically portrayed,delicate and harmonious in coloring. The Houseof the Faun is peculiarly rich in mosaic, and…
Painting, Greek · Painting, Greco-Roman
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