CHAPTER VI.

THE EXPOSITION STATUARY.

All is not gold that glitters — Venice in the zenith of her achievements was never so statuesque — Neither Rome
nor Athens could point to so many inspiring effigies — A wonderful thing is "staff" — " Distance lends en-
chantment to the view " — Massive statues that resemble marble made from scantling and plaster . . 451

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