The masterpieces of the Centennial international exhibition of 1876 .. . The Viking Jase: Swedish Court. mounted by a globe, on which is a charmingly poised figure, representing the Geniusof Industry. On the body of the Cup, on either side, are large medallion-reliefs inrepousse symbolizing the results of Industry in the advancement of the world in INDUSTRIAL ART. 425 civilization and the progress of the arts and sciences. The remaining surface iscovered with scrolls and emblems in low relief, all illustrative of the generaldesign. The modeling of the detached figures, and there are seven in a
The masterpieces of the Centennial international exhibition of 1876 .. . The Viking Jase: Swedish Court. mounted by a globe, on which is a charmingly poised figure, representing the Geniusof Industry. On the body of the Cup, on either side, are large medallion-reliefs inrepousse symbolizing the results of Industry in the advancement of the world in INDUSTRIAL ART. 425 civilization and the progress of the arts and sciences. The remaining surface iscovered with scrolls and emblems in low relief, all illustrative of the generaldesign. The modeling of the detached figures, and there are seven in all, is simplyperfect; the two principal ones, upon the sides ot the bowl, being endowed with. Silver kpergne : Reed &= Barton, Taunton, Mass. an expression and individuality worthy of all praise. In technical execution, thiswork leaves nothing to be desired. Every detail is wrought with care andfinish The renderine of the texture of the skin on the nude surface of thefigures, the drapery, and of the feathers in the wings are admirable. Toappreciate the delicate manipulation that produced these effects, the work should
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