A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 259
, or the upper basin only. B. A basin or fountain of ablutions in theatriuni of a mediipval or early Christian basilica. CANTILEVER. A member intended tosupport an overhanging weight, like a bracket;bnt generally of large size and having a projec-tion much gr-eater than its height; especially,… … Cantilever. CANOVA, ANTONIO ; sculptor; b. Nov.1, 1757; d. Oct. 12, 1822. Canova was born at Possagno near Treviso,Italy. His most important work in Rome isthe monument of the Pope Clement XIII. inS. Peter. He designed also the monument toClement XIV. in the church of the S. Apostoli.In the last…
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