He held this post, overseeing royal building works, until his death. "Without artistic prejudices," Fiske Kimball observed, "he was a man of ability, honesty and simplicity, who devoted himself to efficient administration."
He held this position, overseeing royal construction projects, until his demise. "Without artistic biases," Fiske Kimball remarked, "he was a man of talent, integrity and straightforwardness, who dedicated himself to efficient administration."