Robert Adam & his brothers; their lives, work & influence on English architecture, decoration and furniture (1915)
Swarbrick, John, b. 1879 · London, B.T. Batsford, ltd., New York, C. Scribner's Sons · leaf 44
ewoodHouse, Yorkshire. INTRODUCTORY NOTE 19 In this age the brothers Adam took their place, and exercised aremarkable influence, that extended even to the merest details ofinternal treatment. The task was so great that only those who heldthe foremost places in their professions, and were supported… … Fig. 12.—Tapestry Sofa, Ball-Room, Harewood House, Yorkshire.(See Fig. 156 for corresponding chairs.) circumstance that they were able to exercise a great controllinginfluence when architecture and the minor arts showed signs ofdrifting into affairs of fashion, in consequence of the decline…
Adam, Robert, 1728-1792 · Adam, James, d. 1794 · Architecture · Decoration and ornament, Architectural · Furniture
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