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European enamels (1906)

Cunynghame, Henry H (Henry Hardinge), Sir, 1848-1935 · London : Methuen · leaf 236

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pure line, with its well-calculated bends, itsmeasured combinations, shrivels up into the twirlsof the rococo. The very human body does notescape the passion for flabby contortions. Nothingescapes the universal splitting and snipping. Andall this, patronised, inspired, and directed by anaristocracy… … PLATE, PHCEBUS DRIVING THE CHARIOT OF THE SUN ATTRIBUTED TO JEAN COURT DIT VIGIER PAINTED ENAMELS If one must honour the Mecenas who encouragebudding genius—(which without too great a paradoxone might well refuse to do)—then one is bound tothrow on them the onus of the degeneration of Art.For my…

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