 They object to everything nude in statuary. When I was at the house of Governor Everett at Boston, I observed a fine cast of the Apollo Belvidere, but, in compliance with general opinion, it was hung with drapery, although Governor Everett himself is...  A Diary in America: With Remarks on Its Institutions - Stran 242avtor: Frederick Marryat - 1839Celotni ogled - O knjigi
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...Captain Marryat observed a statue of the Apollo Belvidere which "in compliance with general opinion, — was hung with drapery, although Governor Everett himself...certain words which are never used in America, but an awkward substitute is employed. " The economic progress and material prosperity of the United States... | |
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