Smith, Walter, 1836-1886, Smith, Walter, 1836-1886. Industrial art of the International Exhibition · New York, R. Worthington · leaf 45
eace broods over thefont. Each column is wreathed with the acanthus or the lily. There is asolidity and strength in the architectural arrangement which satisfies the eye. The columns seemworthy supportersof the heavy entab-lature, while thefinish of detail isnever allowed tomask the construc-tion.… … Nymph and Concha : Watcomb Terra- Cotta Co. our eyes shall bepleased and notpained by the sur-roundings of ourdaily life. It isnoteworthy thatmost of this ugli-ness is producedby the desire todecorate, which, inthe work of mendestitute of artistictaste, results inmeaningless anddisagreeable…
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) · Decorative arts
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