A history of architecture in all countries, from the earliest times to the present day (1902)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886, Spiers, Richard Phené, 1838-1916, Kerr, Robert, 1823-1904 · London, J. Murray · leaf 166
is notquite so happy as in this instance. Taken altogether, however, fewchevets in France are more perfect and beautiful than this almostunknown example. The cathedral of Troyes, commenced in 1206, and continued steadilyfor more than three centuries, is one of the few in France, designedoriginally… … 635. Lady Chapel, Auxerre. (From Chapuy.) 148 FRENCH ARCHITECTURE. Part II. so pleasing at Rhehns and Chart res. Still the details and design ofthe earlier parts are good and elegant; and the west front (WoodcutNo. 637), though belonging wholly to the lGth century, is one of themost pleasing…
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