 On the ceiling I observed a large allegorical painting by Pirot, representing Paris environed by the Muses and the attributes of art ; in the background appeared an assembly of the most eminent men in France. The whole is surrounded by ten hexagonal compartments,...  Paris : Or, a Faggot of French Sticks - Pàgina 350per Sir Francis Bond Head - 1859 - 495 pàginesVisualització completa - Sobre aquest llibre
 | Galignani A. and W. - 1853 - 664 pàgines
...painting is surrounded by ten hexagonal compartments charged with allegorical figures representing Theology, Medicine, Mechanics, Agriculture, Law, Commerce,...ceiling are charged with the signs of the Zodiac, and allegories of Night and Day. The grounds of the arches of the doors are painted with medallions, severally... | |
 | sir Francis Bond Head (1st bart.) - 1852 - 502 pàgines
...Bal," is a magnificent hall, about 90 feet long by 45 broad, 22 high, divided by pilasters into three compartments ; the chairs, sofas, and ottomans in...compartments represent Truth and Genius. Over the doors are medallions of Louis XIV. and Louis Philippe, the latter of which have been seriously damaged. The... | |
 | Sir Francis Bond Head - 1852 - 506 pàgines
...my mind shuddered and my eyes almost smarted as I counted candles enough to vitiate the air, rviin the lungs, and destroy the eyesight, not only of the...compartments represent Truth and Genius. Over the doors are medallions of Louis XIV. and Louis Philippe, the latter of which have been seriously damaged. The... | |
 | Sir Francis Bond Head - 1853 - 514 pàgines
...the background appeared an assembly of the most eminent men in France. The whole is surrounded by ton hexagonal compartments, containing allegorical figures...compartments represent Truth and Genius. Over the doors are medallions of Louis XIV. and Louis Philippe, the latter of which have been seriously damaged. The... | |
 | A. and W. Galignani and Co - 1853 - 748 pàgines
...painting is surrounded by ten hexagonal compartments charged with allegorical figures representing Theology, Medicine, Mechanics, Agriculture, Law, Commerce,...ceiling are charged with the signs of the Zodiac, and allegories of Night and Day. The grounds of the arches of the doors are painted with medallions, severally... | |
 | A. and W. Galignani and Co - 1855 - 690 pàgines
...painting is surrounded by ten hexagonal compartments charged with allegorical figures representing Theology, Medicine, Mechanics, Agriculture, Law, Commerce,...ceiling are charged with the signs of the Zodiac, and allegories of Night and Day. The grounds of the arches of the doors are painted with medallions, severally... | |
 | A. and W. Galignani and Co - 1856 - 670 pàgines
...painting is surrounded by ten hexagonal compartments charged with allegorical figures representing Theology, Medicine, Mechanics, Agriculture, Law, Commerce,...this splendid chamber the compartments of the ceiling (1) The most interesting recollections are connected with this fine monument of the 16th century, which... | |
 | A. and W. Galignani and Co, Galignani, Firm, publishers, Paris - 1860 - 676 pàgines
...painting is surrounded by ten hexagonal compartments charged with allegorical figures representing Theology, Medicine, Mechanics, Agriculture, Law, Commerce,...ceiling are charged with the signs of the Zodiac, and allegories of Night and Day. The grounds of the arches of the doors are painted with medallions, severally... | |
 | 1862 - 790 pàgines
...painting is surrounded by ten hexagonal compartments charged with allegorical figures representing Theology, Medicine, Mechanics, Agriculture, Law, Commerce,...ceiling are charged with the signs of the Zodiac, and allegories of Night and Day, by Schopin. The grounds of the arches of the doors are painted with medallions,... | |
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