V. was the ground of the game of Pallone, a noble game, almostgladiatorial in character, of which I was a passionate admirer.On the high banks of this stream, overlooking the countrybounded by the great bare hills from which in winter came thoseicy blasts that gave us all sore eyes (the eyes having… … all the great questions of the day. Following up the stream, youfinally reached the spot where it passes under a bridge at thefoot of the long ascent which leads to Fiesole. It was here Ipainted two of my best studies, and also a little picture I alwaysthought highly of. These things show that…
Vedder, Elihu, 1836-1923 · Painters
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