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https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.19489#0220
188 THE FORMAL GARDEN IN ENGLAND vm.
steps leads from the terrace to a landing, and
then two flights of eighteen steps lead off from
either side of the landing, curving round and
widening out as they go. It is a masterpiece
of masonry, but not very beautiful, for the
staircase has an uncomfortable suggestion about
it of rolling down hill. The simpler designs
are the best ; these tours de force ot technical
skill are a sure sign of failing taste.
steps leads from the terrace to a landing, and
then two flights of eighteen steps lead off from
either side of the landing, curving round and
widening out as they go. It is a masterpiece
of masonry, but not very beautiful, for the
staircase has an uncomfortable suggestion about
it of rolling down hill. The simpler designs
are the best ; these tours de force ot technical
skill are a sure sign of failing taste.