Word: depths
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Reynolds's greatness lies in the way he observed the colors of nature and imparted them to canvas. Somewhat deficient in draughtsmanship, often excelled by Romney in rendering the beauty of a woman's face, but combining the color of Titian, the grace of Corregio, the depth of Rembrandt, Sir Joshua Reynolds stands unrivalled and alone...
Professor de Sumichrast mentioned in detail the many points of interest throughout the tragedy, touching upon the depth of character and strength of will of the various personages with a deep appreciation and sympathy which greatly enhanced the value of the subject. He called particular attention to the contrast shown in the manner of Pauline towards Polyeuctes at the time of the return of Severus and the meeting in the prison. In the first place her whole soul is occupied by her great love for Severus, there is no room for more than mere affection towards Polyeuctes; she is utterly...
...sixty-one and a half foot paper shell, built for the 'varsity by Waters of Troy, has arrived. It looks wide and has not the usual depth of a 'varsity shell...
...commenced next week. The museum, which will be as nearly fire-proof as possible, will be constructed of buff Indiana limestone and the style of architecture is an adaptation of the classic. It will be two stories in height and will have a front of 115 feet and a depth of about 114 feet. The building will be divided into two main sections; the front of the building, which will be subdivided into smaller rooms and the rear, which will be a semi-circular lecture hall with a seating capacity of about seven hundred. Entrance to this theatre will...
...last of the great painters of the Renaissance were Tintoretto and Paul Veronese, whose pictures cover the walls of Venice. Veronese was the latest, and in some respects, the greatest painter in Venice. Though in his works there is no depth of religious sentiment, there is an abounding fullness of life, and everything is fresh and natural. At the death Tintoretto and Paul Veronese, Italy lost the last of the giants of the Renaissance...