The life and works of Sir Charles Barry, R.A., F.R.S., &c. &c. (1867)
Barry, Alfred, 1826-1910, Barry, Charles, Sir, 1795-1860 · London : J. Murray · leaf 328
tower has no diminution. He was quite aware, from the time henoticed Giottos Campanile, tliat such objects will, under certain aspects,appear larger above than below; and had this tower been j^lain, and with-out turrets, no doubt the optical illusion would have been corrected. Buta diminution in… … >EW PALACE AT WESTMIXSTER. VIEW FKOil HOOF OF HENRY VII.s CHAPEL. Chap. Vfl. TITE CLOCK-TOW Kit. 255 The towev was at first intended to contain such ofthe public records as were not frequently in use,and was arranged accordingly with two lofty internalstories. Subsequently orders were given to…
Barry, Charles, Sir, 1795-1860 · Architects
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