Here was grouped a chaotic assemblage of articles—mainly old framed prints and paintings—leaning edgewise against the wall, like roofing slates in a builder's yard.

这里杂乱无章地堆放着一些物品——主要是带框的旧版画和绘画——斜靠在墙上，就像建筑院子里的屋顶石板。