, and closely resembling the interior facade of the Cour
du Louvre....
The Collections in the Louvre have no such necessary organic connection
with Paris itself as Notre Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle, or even those in
the rooms at Cluny. They may, therefore, be examined by the visitor at any
period of his visit that he chooses. I would advise him, however, whenever
he takes them up, to begin with the paintings and then to go on to the
Classical and Renaissance Sculpture. The last-named, at least, he should
only examine in connection with the rest of Renaissance Paris. Also, while
it is unimportant whether he takes first Painting or Sculpture, it is very
doubtful that he should take each separately in the chronological order.
At least six days--far more, if possible--should be devoted to the Louvre
Collections--by far the most important objects to be seen in Paris. Of
these, four should be assigned to the Paintings, and one each to the
Classical and Renaissance Sculpture. If this is impossible, do not try to
see all; see a little thoroughly. Confine yourself, for Painting, to the
Salon Carre and Gallery VII.
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