Hamlin, A. D. F. (Alfred Dwight Foster), 1855-1926 · New York, The Century Co. · leaf 283
on, 1589. The furniture of these three reigns (Francis IIreigned but a few months in 1559-60 and may be dis-regarded) exhibits generally a strongly architectural 203 A HISTORY OF ORNAMENT quality in its composition and main lines (Fig. 154),combined often with a riotous profusion of carved… … Fig. 154.—Table, Style or Charles IX - Henry II. and distributed (Fig. 155; Figures 58, 60), althoughsuperb in technical execution. The Italian influence,transmitted in part indirectly by Flemish cabinet-makers, is seen especially in the increasing use of gainesand of curlicued escutcheons, in the…
Decoration and ornament
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