Smith, Walter, 1836-1886, Smith, Walter, 1836-1886. Industrial art of the International Exhibition · New York, R. Worthington · leaf 225
the lace-maker to copy each line withminute fidelity. But in order to make such a design as this before us, some-thing more than the ability of the copyist is required. It is necessary that theartist should have power to throw into his work that semblance to nature, thatlife-like appearance without… … Group of Vases : German Court. No two groups are alike, though the same motive inspires all, and a finish isgiven to the whole by a tiny spray of ivy uniting the groups together. It is possible that the ancient Greeks and Romans practised a luxury andlavishness in living that will never be equaled…
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) · Decorative arts
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