Smith, Walter, 1836-1886, Smith, Walter, 1836-1886. Industrial art of the International Exhibition · New York, R. Worthington · leaf 339
is given an expression of amazement whichplainly questions,What manner of mon-ster have I captured,this time ? A fine example ofornamental Book-binding, an art toomuch neglected in thepresent day, is givenin our engraving; onpage 325. It was oneof the fine displaymade by Lortic, ofParis, which… … Bronze Lamp : Japanese Court. lion in the centre.The whole is mostgracefully treated, andis in admirable con-trast to those foolishconceits that aim toattract to the con-tents of the bookwithout any regard toartistic fitness in de-sign. Doubtless it is well,when, possible to givesome suggestion…
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) · Decorative arts
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