The Thames: Or, Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings and Picturesque Scenery on the Banks of that Noble River, Volume 1Vernor, Hood & Sharpe and W.B. Cooke, 1811 - England |
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... arch of curious construction . This enchanting spot comprehends a rare example of garden scenery . What may be considered as the highest polish of rural elegance is here displayed : the painter , whose subject leads him to en- quire ...
... arch of curious construction . This enchanting spot comprehends a rare example of garden scenery . What may be considered as the highest polish of rural elegance is here displayed : the painter , whose subject leads him to en- quire ...
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... arch , which has already been mentioned , on a steep bank , and delightfully embosomed in trees , in a scene of elegant seclusion , is a cottage , containing a room , of appropriate character , and fitted up in that judicious style of ...
... arch , which has already been mentioned , on a steep bank , and delightfully embosomed in trees , in a scene of elegant seclusion , is a cottage , containing a room , of appropriate character , and fitted up in that judicious style of ...
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... arch , in order to gain the terrace , which leads to the northern side of the place : it is of con- siderable length , and stretches on above those swelling pro- minences , which rise with such a bold effect from the wa- ter . On the ...
... arch , in order to gain the terrace , which leads to the northern side of the place : it is of con- siderable length , and stretches on above those swelling pro- minences , which rise with such a bold effect from the wa- ter . On the ...
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... arches , and is an object of uncommon simplicity and elegance . This beautiful struc- ture is enriched with sculpture from the chisel of Mrs. Damer . The masks of the Tame and the Isis , which decorate the con- soles of the central arch ...
... arches , and is an object of uncommon simplicity and elegance . This beautiful struc- ture is enriched with sculpture from the chisel of Mrs. Damer . The masks of the Tame and the Isis , which decorate the con- soles of the central arch ...
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... arches , and was built after a design of Sir Robert Taylor . In pass- ing over it the Thames presents two such different views , that the eye can scarce be brought to reconcile the con- trasted appearance . To the north is seen the bold ...
... arches , and was built after a design of Sir Robert Taylor . In pass- ing over it the Thames presents two such different views , that the eye can scarce be brought to reconcile the con- trasted appearance . To the north is seen the bold ...
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