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It was begun by Charles IX, carried as far as the first wicket by Henry IV, to the second by Lewis XIII, and terminated by Lewis XIV. One half, beginning from a narrow strip of ground, called the Jardin de l'Infante, is decorated externally with large pilasters of the Composite order, which run from top to bottom, and with pediments alternately triangular and elliptical, the tympanums of which, both on the side of the Louvre, and towards the river, are charged with emblems of the Arts and Sciences.
In front, the Louvre, the Jardin de l'Infante, and the Carrousel were planted with cannon; and behind, the Pont Tournant and the Place de la Revolution formed a park of reserve. In this position the convention awaited the insurgents. The latter soon encompassed it on several points.
H. D., in 1900; "L'Infante," one of her most noble creations, of a remarkably fine execution, and a ravishing child called "Roger" with wonderful blond hair in 1901. Mlle. Romani often paints directly on the canvas without preliminary sketch or study, and sells many of her pictures before they are finished.
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