Hamerton, Philip Gilbert, 1834-1894 · Boston, Roberts brothers · leaf 315
ase is more decidedly a success than \\\e foyer. Italmost overpowers us by its splendor; it is full of daz-zling light; it conveys a strong sense of height, space,openness; it comes on the sight as a burst of brilliantand triumphant music on the ear. The mind has itsown satisfaction in a work that… … THE CHURCH OF ST. AUGUSTINE. ported by balusters of rouge antique, on a base of greenmarble from Sweden. We may admire the grand stair-case or object to it, but it is honest work throughout, Moderjz Parisian Architecture.^ 213 and may last a thousand years. The architect evidentlytook pride in it,…
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