Smith, Walter, 1836-1886, Smith, Walter, 1836-1886. Industrial art of the International Exhibition · New York, R. Worthington · leaf 423
artist has taken for hismodel the common sunflower, and treated it with a degree of skill worthy ofall praise. In the whole range of designs in ornamental metal-work in theExhibition, we remember no one more admirable in every way than this. The graceful Lace of Switzerland, of which several choice… … Lavori— Tcrra-cotta : Italian Court. specimens of noteworthy excellence. In both of these works there is the samecareful study of plant-life, and an artistic appreciation of its capabilities forornament evident to the observer. Without a careful observance of forms in INDUSTRIAL ART. 409
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) · Decorative arts
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