In reality, the beauty both of shape and coloring are as nearly related as we can well suppose it possible for things of such different natures to be.
SECTION XVIII.
RECAPITULATION.
On the whole, the qualities of beauty, as they are merely sensible qualities, are the following: First, to be comparatively small.
Secondly, to be smooth.

Thirdly, to have a variety in the direction of the parts; but, fourthly, to have those parts not angular, but melted, as it were, into each other.

Fifthly, to be of a delicate frame, without any remarkable appearance of strength.

Sixthly, to have its colors clear and bright, but not very strong and glaring.

Seventhly, or if it should have any glaring color, to have it diversified with others.