A treatise on wood engravings : historical and practical (1881)
Chatto, William Andrew, 1799-1864, Jackson, John, 1801-1848, Bohn, Henry G. (Henry George), 1796-1884 · New York : J. W. Bouton · leaf 655
Sculptures and bas-reliefs of any kind are generally best representedby simple outlines, with delicate parallel lines, running horizontally, torepresent the ground. The following cut is from 9, design by Flaxmanfor the front of a gold snuff-box made by Eundell and Bridge for GeorgeTV. about 1827.… … memorate the General Peace concluded in 1814: to the left Agricultureis seen flourishing under the auspices of Peace; while to the right ayouthful figure is seen placing a wreath above the helmet of a warrior;the trophy indicates his services, and opposite to him is seated a figureof Victory. The…
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