Clifford, C. R. (Chandler Robbins), 1858-1935 · New York, Clifford & Lawton · leaf 154
FRENCH TRANSITION OR DIRECTOIRE PERIOD, 1795. … THE TRANSITION OR DIRECTOIRE PERIOD, I795. 152 PERIOD DECORA TION. were applied in brass or gold upon a dark wood background,forming sharp contrasting harmonies of color. In the woodworkthere was little carving; most of the decoration was in appliquesof metal, usually Pompeiian or Greek, in which…
Decoration and ornament -- History · Interior decoration
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