The English house, how to judge its periods and styles (1909)
Sparrow, Walter Shaw, 1862- · New York, J. Lane Co. · leaf 374
ratepayers did not like it, so theytore down the panelled dados around the rooms,which were always painted white, like the rest ofthe woodwork. Even the delicate white marblechimney-pieces, inlaid with different colours,were disliked, and gave place to Victorian artin enamelled slate—all as heavy… … RENAISSANCE AND OURSELVES 249 style. To put these distinguishing traits intowords—to tell laymen how they may recognisethis art—is difficult, because the brothers Adam,like Flaxman, liked a certain kind of line whichcannot be described. It is clear-cut and firm,yet very delicate and refined ; it…
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