Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937, Parrish, Maxfield, 1870-1966 · New York : The Century Co. · leaf 121
elicate sfiic-cature, evidently inspired by the work of Giovanni daUdine at the Villa Madama; and at each end stands asplendid marble basin resting on winged griffins. Thefragile decorations of this exquisite loggia are open onthree sides to the weather, and many windows of theupper rooms (which… … COURTYARD GATE OF THK VILLA PIA ROMAN VILLAS flanked by marble Cupids on dolphins, lead to an ovalpaved court with a central fountain in which the Cupid-motive is repeated. This court is enclosed by a low wallwith a seat running around it and surmounted by marblevases of a beautiful tazza-like…
