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Grinling Gibbons and the woodwork of his age (1648-1720) (1914)

Tipping, H. Avray (Henry Avray), 1855-1933 · London : "Country life" and George Newnes ; New York : C. Scribner's sons · leaf 59

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s clearly a man who thought aboutand loved his art, but he kept well within the decorative rules laid down by Inigo Jones, andwas of only moderate attainment in the way of technique. It may be noticed that he did notchoose materials that lent themselves to the most delicate finish. Grinling Gibbons… … FIG. 43.—SCREEN IN BREWERS HALL, 1673. THE FIRST YEARS OF THE RESTORATION (1660-70). 43

Gibbons, Grinling, 1648-1721 · Wood-carving · Interior decoration

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