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...walk only on a bed of roses. Around her neck there must be a bracelet, and a fillet on her forehead, to hold the front tresses when caught in the breezes. Her arms I leave untouched in chiaroscuro. Now, she is daintily and trimly dressed as any goddess might wish. How beautifully her white and lovely arm contrasts with the blue gown. Compare the picture, Antigone, with yourself, when you come to-morrow, and see whether I have painted you or Venus Urania...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: DE PICTURA. | 11/26/1880 | See Source »

...Goddess Minerva...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A TUTOR IN LOVE. | 10/15/1880 | See Source »

...would be tedious to relate all the conversations I had that night. Suffice it to say, that I danced with Marie Antoinette, Queen Victoria, Barnum's Fat Woman (who came just up to my shoulder, and was very slight), the Goddess of Liberty, and several reigning princesses. I came away feeling that I had never been in such distinguished company before, and should recommend to any one afflicted with the blues a visit to a ball at Somerville. The cure would be complete...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: AN INSANE BALL. | 12/5/1879 | See Source »

...languid goddess from some love-burnt shore...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: STRAY LEAVES FROM A BOOK OF HOURS. | 5/16/1879 | See Source »

...selfish goddess, beautiful but dread...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: STRAY LEAVES FROM A BOOK OF HOURS. | 5/16/1879 | See Source »

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