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Studio: international art — 71.1917

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No. 294 (September 1917)

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Marriott, Charles: The work of Arnesby Brown, R. A.

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Beauchamp Miniatures at the Victoria and Albert Museum, The. By T. Martin Wood. Twenty- … Great War, The : Britain's Efforts and Ideals depicted by British Artists. By Malcolm C. Salaman. … Image, Prof. Selwyn. Remarks on Mr. Nelson Dawson's Commemorative Panels and Etchings. … ,, ,, ,, On Making a War Museum ......... 82 … Pennsylvania Academy, The One Hundred and Twelfth Exhibition of the. By E. Castello.

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Salaman, Malcolm C. The Great War : Britain's Efforts and Ideals depicted by British Artists. … Wopd, T. Martin. The Beauchamp Miniatures at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Twenty-seven

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Arai-Suiko. A Thatched House and the - Rain Clouds … Bartholome, Albert. Jeune Fille a sa … Bronze and Champleve Enamel … 33 Bronze and Champleve Enamel. 24

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- Arms of Stamford Town and Gram- … Ormonde (signed and dated 1759) 95 … Fisher, Mark, A.R.A. Sheep-shearing in Aggression (England and France,

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exhibited at the Victoria and … - Bacchus and Ariadne . . . 46

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- Apollo and Daphne . . . 13 … ford and Balcarres . . . 58 … Whistler, j. McNeill. Rose and Pink :

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Jackson, F. Ernest. "Defence against Aggression (England and France, 1914)." Coloured

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Whistler, J. McNeill. " Rose and Pink : The Mother's Siesta." Coloured Reproduction of the … Catalogue of Japanese and Chinese Woodcuts in the British Museum. By Laurence Binyon … Model Drawing, Geometrical and Perspective, with Architectural Examples. By C. Octavius Wright

No. 291 (June 1917) / The late J. W. Waterhouse R.A.

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THE LATE. T. W. WATERHOUSE, R.A. that is entirely his own- and Sathers round hkn … which prescribes that only kindly a place to himself, and his death does leave a … as a loss to the world, and … perversion of fact, and a … cannot be taken up and … Sion, makes a reputation (Photograph by Messrs. Elliot and Fry)

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thought and range of capacities, and it is natural a personality which quite possibly many people … which there is no consolation. he belonged to a world of his own creation, and … that he leaves no successor or that there is no lived in an atmosphere of romance and kept … to his memory and dainty melan- … as to keep up WKKr; ^.. -■.'•flfcfe |§i bidity, and they … and as a man with Jfr , the quiet of this … and quality to the MHMMHb^ V^i^v " \ JaVJ placidly and fol- … could reproduce the charm and the distinc- thought for the strenuous realities which seethed … robust and assertive outlook on life, and characteristics of Mr. Waterhouse's work was … and tender appeal, would be a task to tax was there any lack of force in the mamier of his … modern art. was admirably accomplished, and his direct.

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expressive method of handling was of the And the result of this manner of working was … their authority and out of fashion in these … and thorough control was enjoyable because … never gave way to the / \ of expression and the … wished rather to set tice and could see, if … in his mind, and he to make it the chief … as it served its purpose efficiently in giving liancy begins to be irritating, and then follows

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end, and that end the proper presentation have been achieved. … his intentions and give visible form to his best of our romanticist painters could scarcely … the inspiring motive, that vivifies a picture, and right atmosphere of poetic suggestion, and it … motive is to some extent obscured and the art. He was accepted as an able painter with … the attention of the people who look at his work, wholesome and dignified sentiment he was

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APOLLO AND DAPHNE."

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his later years, and show … to time, and in previous … thought, and, therefore, it … possible appeal because his work satisfied them Academicians and Associates of the Royal … one who was linked closely to them by bonds of in 1881, and held the office of President from … enriched by his labours and that the pictures capacity being a series of plates of Belgium, … him, it persists long after he has passed away, Gold Medal and Travelling Scholarship in 1881.

No. 291 (June 1917) / The Royal Academy exhibition, 1917

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TION IQI7 ^e arnrjiti°us an(i inspired works are few, and … the midst of a war of unprecedented expression—landscapes, figure pictures, and … there in the peaceful and Hr^."tI canvas, In June, is very … a new note and have with a distinctly stren- … outlook and diversity of i 1 I\S| Hills of Wharfedale, but … it was produced, and H ^^J* I .* \ and atmosphere; and Sir … Most of the contributors ~^^**m***: EjH Shore, and his gently … are capable, and as the frampton, r.a. Alpine subject, 1 he Jung- … the show is reasonably satisfying technically problems of delicately iridescent colour and … has made better spacing possible and has dis- In Mr. Leslie Thomson's Loch Bracadale sound … In the sculpture rooms the decrease in numbers priate sentiment; and Mr. D. Y. Cameron's The

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Hills of Lome and Spring in Stratheam are resource. Mr. Clausen's Girl Braiding her Hair, … positions with real individuality of manner. All's Well—Carry On, Mr. Hare's The Omen, and … Lindner's An Autumn Sunset: Amsterdam ; Gerald Moira, are also of importance, and there … note ; and there are H ton, and Lady Bonham … Burroughs-Fowler, Mr. and show sound study of … Gwelo Goodman, and Mr. Hamlet, Mr. Hugh Ri- … Memories and An Elegy, Edward Skimming, Esq., … he has produced before. I Albert Jessel, K.C., and … years past has added I tion: and other good … from the men who are and Mr. James Clark, … learned and serious art "the lily of killarney." by f. w. Welch's vigorous For- … Our Lady of the Fruits of the Earth, a brilliantly ing study, Interior, and Mr. Wardle's powerful … a modern atmosphere to an ancient tradition in Lily of Killarney by Mr. Pomeroy, and Matter Jack

No. 291 (June 1917) / Remark on Mr. Nelson Dawson's commemorative panels and etchings

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Mr Nelson Dan-sons Commemorative Panels and Etchings … 1 ancient, none are more beautiful and through a frank acceptance and prudent ut hza- … practised with consummate skill amidst various rare distinction, and—in constant mtima e … and high valuation. Then again it has drifted craftsman in metal-work and jewellery ot … inferiority of technical accomplishment. The having authority, and we do well to listen to … their medium, and to show off flHA<^jft ^":V* ^* ^IIe … into triviality of temper and ^"x8SP=^K£&J9KS ^Lr^S^BBT^ … , . , , ,. , ... . college arms in bronze and champleve enamel on a fellow a

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My. Nelson Dawson s Commemorative Panels and Etchings … manent, and effectively beautiful in … situ for some six centuries, and many of … on Memorial Plates, Honoris Causa, and other- thing that suggested itself to Mr. Dawson's … and down the country—and for the … more than that : and at once Mr. Daw- … memorials which both in design and … which the need for memorials un- tablet in bronze, parcel-gilt, and champleve) enamel for

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Mr. Nelson Dawson s Commemorative Panels and Etchings … living spirit, and dealing with various modern … new and invaluable essay of his. But obviously … practical and needed a revival of craftsman … executed, and insist upon their several … finally polished, and wherever the metal

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Mr. Nelson Dawsoris Commemorative Panels and Etchings … vate or domestic uses, and to meet the need … These, framed and glazed, would serve as … when employed only here and there … and by consequence lacking in dignity.

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ARMS OF STAMFORD TOWN AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL TINTED ETCHING BY NELSON DAWSON, R.E. … in our churches, colleges, schools, and other like Castle, by Mr. Lamorna Birch, which … honour the main thing beyond all question is to Society of Painters in Water Colours, and is an … well of thought and patient trouble. It is not high standard invariably associated with these … from us on the score of affectionate remembrance ment which bears his name and in the conduct … ARMS OF STAMFORD TOWN AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL TINTED ETCHING BY NELSON DAWSON, R.E. … in our churches, colleges, schools, and other like Castle, by Mr. Lamorna Birch, which … honour the main thing beyond all question is to Society of Painters in Water Colours, and is an … well of thought and patient trouble. It is not high standard invariably associated with these … from us on the score of affectionate remembrance ment which bears his name and in the conduct

No. 291 (June 1917) / Studio-talk

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to textile fabrics for personal wear and domestic … heart, and it is to his sound judgment of the … and member of numerous other societies, as … for the benefit of the blinded soldiers and sailors … present day, as well as of the past, and these, … cost only 5s. each, and as the prizes will probably … club in 1909, and apropos of this event Mr. … of this small club, and how great have been its … it was due to his tireless and watchful energy, … artists all over the world, and experiments in … member, and he accepted the invitation. … number of medals and plaquettes by contem-

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cious year for the National Gallery its offices, workshops, and storerooms. I hope … full and boiling over, but what it lacked in National Gallery of Canada with no premises … and that was the Victoria … Museum on the following n. … rooms and halls of casts ___^ / … ever heavy are fragile, and

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(Saskatchewan), Regina, Saskatoon, and Edmon- to try and obtain an adequate representation of … fine pictures were purchased. The painting and drawings finely expressive of Mrs. Forbes's … Puritan public opinion has been against it and During the past years the National Gallery of … and which the trustees of … and the opportunity came … triumphs. Truthful and … mind which has loved and … and exhibited in the Royal "in a hayfield " by Elizabeth stanhope forbes,

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up a strong collection of prints and drawings, … John, W. Rothenstein, Ernest Cole, and Joel … ings the artist has produced, and which have … subject, but rather by a masterly grasp and … Each has its special appeal and each is carried … Rose and Pink, the Mother's Siesta, which I … butterfly and on the back is a small piece of white … and at present it seems unlikely that there will … a seafaring occupation, and later

No. 291 (June 1917) / Reviews

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Catalogue of Japanese and Chinese Woodcuts … Model Drawing, Geometrical and Perspective, … the straight line, and successively treating of … size being about 3! by 4f inches, and comprise … The Bride and The Bridegroom—which, according … (London : George G. Harrap and Co.) 7s. 6d. … and specimen pages, gathered from numerous … of drawing—and especially the student whose … Robinson, and other workers of prominence

No. 291 (June 1917) / The lay figure: on pictures suggested by war

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war pictures, and I came away much … " and now I find you objecting to a plain state- … possible and with as much truth as possible ; … " I can, because 1 have been there and seen … realistically the filth, the squalor, and the … painter's attention, and there are subjects sug- … on canvas, and I do not want to have them … " And neither, I take it, point the direction … Painter ; " and the fancies will have to be put … world is ready for them and their welcome is.

No. 292 (July 1917) / The paintings of Joseph Southall

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IN view of the prominence given by the backgrounds, and foregrounds frequently com- … It may be also that the lack of appreciation teurs—Watts, Rossetti, and William Blake, and … the most distinguished modern artists in the Leslie Stephen, Tennyson, Ruskin, and William … than to the temperament of the artist himself, naive simplicity and boundless patience, as … he shrinks from the publicity of the crowd. To lost art of tempera and fresco, he couples … necessary to place the artistic epoch to which worthy of George Frederick Watts himself, and

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London and North Western Railway to decorate sated for in the deep tonal effects and mass- … Ruskin commissioned him to design a museum. is the figure in the background. Like Watts, … careful and masterly rendering of de- … fine balancing and arrangement of his … sense and reverence for detail, the … body his individuality and acute obser- … racteristic of Fra Angelico, Lippi, and

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Salon in 1912, reveals. It is a typically quattro- and weakness of this artist's designs. As in … work in the National Gallery. But it possesses Arts and Crafts Exhibition, he is prone to mix … with her yellowish-grey sails and hull, reflecting to Brangwyn as a clever lineal designer. The … the mizzen mast of the barque, and the sweep are natural, not " studio " types. The tonal … Bucket of Salt Water, and exhibited at the 1912 against the grouping of the subsidiary figures; … position, vivacity of movement, and vigorous lessens the effect of ill-proportion.

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draughtsman and colourist is not surprising, as contrasting forces is noticeable. The white … lery in 1906 and, later, in … the Venetians, and find- … and in the deep rich blues

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Byzantine and Persian art. composition. The decorative foliage shows the … design and delineation of the human figure are This phase of his art reveals Joseph Southall's … beggar-son whose death was planned by her nurse, painted last year and exhibited in the … her maid had entered the King's garden and the New English Art Club in 1914, is another

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men and women a pic- … line, and meritable … body colours, and his own … Primitives; and of the decorative school island. The monument, the cost of which is to … generalization is true or not, the definition often open for a year after peace is concluded, and a

No. 292 (July 1917) / The ninty-first exhibition of the Royal Scottish Academy

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astray and resort to mere imitation instead of … Quin's Portrait of Miss Brough, and Mrs. Laura … so gracious, sensitive, and refined, so delicately

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Churchill, and a characteristic study of the Army Mr. Gibb has expressed in a large canvas, … ally fine quality, justifj'ing the prediction of is not a merely imaginary group, and composi- … Lord Justice Clerk, and the Earl of Crawford or the Bride of Kildare, but the pagan Celtic … Thin Red Line, and after his resignation of the ing child. Figure subjects of considerable merit … war which is distinctive, and to find a parallel Interesting studies of children are also seen

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"THE EARL OF CRAWFORD AND BALCARRES"

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■effects of light and atmosphere, but here we his election by three small pictures of vibrant … the early autumn colour which in its complete- Robert Burns reposeful studies of sea and shore … massing of cloud and foliage which was so which the outstanding feature is the sky paint-

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March landscape, and Mr. D. Y. Cameron two … a group of penguins, and Mr. Murray Thomson … without anything distinctive, and in the Sculp- … of Hunt, and it is interesting to compare them … poet, and refers to his " dignity and king-like … of the man, and to the brilliance of his " black … and never sour," and finally alludes to his then … a grave aspect, and " expressive dark hazel … eyes were " large and expressive." Harriet … of his family, and which they stoutly refused … Severn and by Jackson, in 1821 by Hayden, … and is a little like his work, but the family do … and beyond that no one can say. The gravity, … pitiable struggle, boldly and splendidly met. … March landscape, and Mr. D. Y. Cameron two … a group of penguins, and Mr. Murray Thomson … without anything distinctive, and in the Sculp- … of Hunt, and it is interesting to compare them … poet, and refers to his " dignity and king-like … of the man, and to the brilliance of his " black … and never sour," and finally alludes to his then … a grave aspect, and " expressive dark hazel … eyes were " large and expressive." Harriet … of his family, and which they stoutly refused … Severn and by Jackson, in 1821 by Hayden, … and is a little like his work, but the family do … and beyond that no one can say. The gravity, … pitiable struggle, boldly and splendidly met.

No. 292 (July 1917) / The one hundred and twelfth exhibition of the Pennsylvania Academy

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THE ONE HUNDRED AND TWELFTH … during February and March, could be described … leaders of many different groups, and it was that … Vanderbilt, and opposite, his portrait of The late … My Mother, and Mr. Breckenridge's portrait of … and Mr. Cesare Ricciardi a portrait of Mr.

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The same could be said of Mr. Albert Rosen- long procession of " Sceurs de Charite" " in Mr. … and Mr. Wm. M. Paxton's Girl with a Hand York, and Mr. A. M. Sparks's Steel Mill, Pitts-

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entitled Philadelphia, and a 'Nude with Still Life, … study of The Twins, and the Walter Lippincott … marble nude The Flower of the Alps; and the … nominate a sitter and possess the portrait when

No. 292 (July 1917) / Studio-talk

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buildings of the Victoria and Albert … accommodation for war staff, and consequently … the necessity for this step and hopes that it may … Russell, Mrs. Swynnerton, and Captain Philip … the display, and beyond a small group com- … Lambert's Mrs. E. P. Reed, and a boy's portrait … and both Mr. C. J. Holmes and Mr. Collins

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Mr. Alexander Maclean, R.B.A., and the variety here portrayed was in early infancy the sub- … chairs and bedsteads, etc. The construction is 1 Royal Hibernian Academy was held … appearance of frailty the efficient workmanship —^ of Art, Dublin, and as almost all the … the applications of painted decoration to furni- waste and lonely places of his native land. His … has made considerable headway, and has secured work of Mr. W. J. Leech, R.H.A., Mr. James … The painting called Sunshine, by Mr. George of touch and fine draughtsmanship he owes … and the subject

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phony in green and silver, is a firm and dashing … and happy treatment. E. D. … and quality of the works displayed, acquired a … former level on the average, and their variations … L. Pasternak, and A. Ryloff attracted most … is becoming more and more associated with

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displayed in a large canvas representing the and among those who were represented both … and in this direction he has acquired great " oil" city of Baku aroused great interest, as … a pause of several years aroused great expecta- notice. Executed in red chalk and tempera, … and recall certain Munich painters … and his excellent portrait of Vassili … and skill, must not be omitted in … sionists, led by Ilya Mashkoff and

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the old German masters and Japanese wood- of the book, exhibited a series of charming

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beginning of March, and the issue is accompanied devoted to a display of paintings by old masters, … affecting art which have arisen out of these upholding the old spirit and style of our paint- … of the creation of a Ministry of Fine Arts—and that it is reckless in discarding the old style of … free, it is art " ; and he … viduals and of groups,

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strength and quality of the brushwork. Mere … express the texture, colour, form, and life of an … " noble simplicity " and kihin, or dignity, which, … of depicting mist and clouds, especially the … 1915, and already reproduced in these pages

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Household Department, and depicts a flock of … often taken and written on the upper part of … and Crafts. By Harold Donaldson Eber- … ing the great diversity of the arts and crafts … Household Department, and depicts a flock of … often taken and written on the upper part of … and Crafts. By Harold Donaldson Eber- … ing the great diversity of the arts and crafts

No. 292 (July 1917) / Reviews

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and lace-making. In most cases, as pointed hold built up during years of peace," and in … authors of silversmiths practising in numerous themselves, and Mr. Philpot's drawing of Pan- … Germanism and Prussian militarism. One of graphs by Monsieur Berden, an architect by

No. 292 (July 1917) / The lay figure: on making a war museum

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WAR MUSEUM. … and classify the many war relics that are … relics and odds and ends would be easy enough, … museum ? " … the Man with the Red Tie ; " and I am not at … " and I believe that any interest people may feel … war, and will enable them to understand what … in his textbooks and will form his opinions … cannot be fulfilled unless the museum records … in the museum as many examples as possible … Red Tie. " That would be the only museum

No. 293 (August 1917) / The Beauchamp miniatures at the Victoria and Albert Museum

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THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM.

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The Beauchamp Miniatures at the Victoria and Albert Museum … different mediums, and in this article I shall … and not between results achieved by methods … introduction of transparent colour, and then … the translucent colour miniature on ivory ; and … has been the depositing of the Buccleuch and … moved, and extensive inquiry is made of their

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The Beauchamp Miniatures at the Victoria and Albert Museum … Stuarts as there are Mary Sidneys, and I will … and so considerably faded. … Buccleuch and the Beauchamp miniatures … no other explanation of the Mary Sidney and

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The Beauchamft Miniatures in the Victoria and Albert Museum … miniatures Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria … artist worshipped the king and penetrated into … from sculpture in the later Renaissance. And … finish that was death to freedom of hand, and … and suave drawing that makes Cooper's work

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THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM.

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The Beauchamp Miniatures at the Victoria and Albert Museum … Dixon, the colour is hot and the blues metallic … takes '. he conventions of Lely and debases them,

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The Beauchamp Miniatures at the Victoria and Albert Museum … scale leaves no room for ease, and while the … as Gervase Spencer and Nathaniel Hone. Their … of the type of the Sarah Jennings and A ugusta, … here the enamel miniatures by Zincke and his … hardly any regard to the planes of the face, and … enamel technically placed him high, and the … Cosway, Engleheart, and Plimer the miniature … and it relies for a large part of its attractiveness

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THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM.

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The Beauchamp Miniatures at the Victoria and Albert Museum … (signed and dated 1759) artist unknown hone, r.a. … mental age and to his ..'pi v^. / n , , , … , 4Ess£*S^§3Es Sm the originals, and we … , , HralMH H»£2?s5Sii-' photographs, and also … tion. Miniaturists ceased to regard their art A.R.A., and Forward,—The Guns, by Lucy

No. 293 (August 1917) / The auqatints of C. H. Baskett, A.R.E.

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and contrasts of tone-values there is … respond to the pictorial suggestions of light and … the changing aspects of the waters and their … carded the aid of line, and depended entirely … in her spacious aspects and atmospheric moods … have explored every river and creek from … on any kind of bottom, mud or sand, and offers … afterwards, and get off again next morning, and … The river estuaries of Essex, Kent, and … captain's cabin, takes his turn at the wheel, and, … subtlest passing effect of light or cloud. And … Landermere, Brightlingsea, and the beautiful

No. 293 (August 1917) / The Great War

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The Great War: Britain s Efforts and Ideals … war, and the British artists as heroi- … historical factor and a patriotic inspiration for … physical and material efforts towards winning … and they have chosen it for their present … of " Britain's Efforts and Ideals"—all the … against Aggression—France and England, 1914,

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The Great War: Britain s Efforts and Ideals … headed, standing close beside her in an attitude flag ; and the hopeful young builders point this … in pictorial conception and spiritual meaning is again to freedom. Professor Gerald Moira

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The Great IVar: Britain s Efforts and Ideals … theme, and he signifies it in vigorous design of … presence is shown in ruin and blood-stains. … while at her feet, happy and unconcerned, play … Democracy and Labour. The Rebirth of the Arts … tion and devastation of the war, and the figure … little child builds with stones from a ruin, and

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The Great War: Britain's Efforts and Ideals … a mighty ship of war, and the series of magni- … precision and vitality of statement with which … unfailingly, and these wonderful drawings, with … and the great steam-hammers, cranes, and … place at the gun and be trusted as a look-out

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(ENGLAND AND FRANCE, 1914)."

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machinery in the factory, and shows us what … mansion and gracious sunny park. Then we … railways, in the towns, and on the land ; and … in the profession of art, and it is only too probable … and the fact that the position of affairs now, … fortunate and has hardly touched the rank and … machinery in the factory, and shows us what … mansion and gracious sunny park. Then we … railways, in the towns, and on the land ; and … in the profession of art, and it is only too probable … and the fact that the position of affairs now, … fortunate and has hardly touched the rank and

No. 293 (August 1917) / Studio-talk

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supported by artists as a body, and it is right three examples, and Mr. de Laszlo's remarkable … To the names already recorded of artist- Somerville, Mr. Frederic Whiting, and Mr. and … painter of flower-pieces. Captain Orchardson, Sunshine were notable contributions, and the … rivals, and a water-colour

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pathy is felt for the noble and just ingL'Histoire du Roi (afterLebrun), the five after … in particular have very great regard for France, ing contemporary art, and in passing to con- … Francais, the Societe Nationale, and … Paris Municipality, and a number … were over fifty in number, and

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The collection sent by members of the Artistes Sudre, and the works of Allar, Carles, Caron, … pictures were Les Lingeres by Franck Bail, contributions of special interest; and in the … piece of landscape painting—and the Portrait exhibition with no less enthusiasm than that … which among the three exhibited best displayed Beraud, Besnard and his son Robert (who has … and the heat pervading the scene were rendered Germain was especially noteworthy), Boutet de … Martin, Tardieu, and others of this group also Jeanniot, La Gandara, J. L. F. Lepine, H. … exhibits included a group of sculpture, among Menard, F. A. Olivier, Roll, Lucien, and Mme.

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great master Rodin, and works by Lenois, … number of drawings, etchings, and paintings, … and spiritual force expressed in them. … most variety and a greater desire for new modes … vocal, though perhaps time and experience

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the two months during which it was open it Japanese prints, etchings, and lithographs, … charm and strength in direct expression of the pine-clad promontory of Miho early one morning,

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and, elated with joy, was taking it to the village danced to an exquisite music describing her … heavenly being, but moved by her sorrow, he and flying to the north like a fleecy cloud dis- … fisherman was afraid that she might fly to Uyeno Park, and showed some excellent examples … maiden answered, " Heaven knows no lie." Noteworthy among them were Snow and Rain

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Senrei and Satake-Eiryo. A few paintings … and birds). Especially is he strong in the bold … contained some representative works and pre- … to resemble oil paintings both in treatment and … and in water-colours, and also a memorial exhi- … Modern Landscape and Pictorial Art is to be … three years ago, and owing to the increased … Canadian Red Cross and the Canadian Young

No. 293 (August 1917) / The lay figure: on domestic architectuer after the war

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institutions and arrangements, and I … to do when it is all over, and the question … with the Red Tie, " and the question of cost will … that are attractive in appearance, and will he not … and if that building is a dwelling-house he must … trusted to look after their own comforts and … are objectionable to live in always, and I am not … " But the war and the conditions produced … be permanent," replied the Critic. " And those … " And then, of course, there will be so many … is the most vital of all the arts, and the archi-

No. 294 (September 1917) / The work of Arnesby Brown, R. A.

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what he paints ; as a painter and as a human … and still be sure of pleasing his public, but it … IF popularity be the test of art, and assuredly … of English people : love of the country and love

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unaffectedly human, and his handling of paint perament a lover of twilight and undertones, … to the relationship between art and nature ; autumn. Full summer and the middle of the … remarkable harmony between Mr. Brown's separate consideration of earth and sky, of … man, of quiet manners, slow movements, and character in the sky as well as in the more solid … has been a cricketer and still cares about do not remember any picture of his that showed

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in them. And if you pass a series oi his pictures … tions below and its lofty vault above, in still … or autumn, gives a wider and more virile scope … Reference to Monet and Cezanne and to … marked its reception and cultivation by the … —Daubigny and Troyon, for examples—in the

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Brown has remained stolidly indifferent to the and his arrangement of the facts and conditions … taken from it only such elements as could be conscious and deliberate process. Both may … rather than a great designer. The distinction must work his own way, and there always will … into Platonists and Aristotelians, and much Now, just as the Platonist in life is always in … tively as rhythm and pattern, which he may or familiar. On the other hand, the composer,

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that the artistic duty of each, the designer and … general advance has been in breadth and … character and handling of the medium as well … recognize how rapid, sure, and steady the … making and meaning, though great, are less … settling tone, indicating texture, and modulating

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and In June you could not alter a single brush- " decorative " way if he chose ; but the change … affecting the representation. There is not a architectural subject, and in his general outlook … not only between matter and style, but between kind of artist, as any man could be. This … colour, and handling Mr. Brown allows it to be Eastern Counties, with their tall, thundery skies,

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bullocks, slow streams and wide estuaries, are … the sudden downpour of light, turning and … interest and value to such rare drawings as the … synthetic handling of the paintings ; and for … tion at the local School of Art, and at the Her-

No. 294 (September 1917) / Recent designs in domestic architecture

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RECENT DESIGNS IN DOMESTIC whole of the tiling and brickwork was carried … results of the conversion of an old homestead mittee to consider the question generally and … very decrepit state, and … and the plans of the addi- … and made the central fea- … this possible, and all the … shown both internally and

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economy and dispatch in the provision of such … a matter of course, and as much on the score … tecture of this kind, and both in these pages … scheme at Walker, and at the North of England … rough-casted and lime-washed and the bases

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cottage and stable forming one side … interest and add to the value of the … nary local stock bricks and the roof

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France, and England. When he came to this … contributed. His industry and enthusiasm … Mr. Takekoshi's first attempt at aquatint and … initial effort in soft-ground etching and other

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J^^tlNf-l*^' ^ knight of Stuart days and … BA/MerfonCollc§e)OXon ^S^^lJ and heraldic devices above. … and of Marg Cafherineriis Wife "push" just over a year … and regiment. … of seeing things is not, and never has been, Memorial Plaque in bronze to be presented … koshi was early offered the choice of an art to be approximately 18 inches in area and … should add that Mr. Takekoshi's prints, in- He died for Freedom and Honour must form

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their system of communications, and these … provided at the Central School of Arts and … ment, gathered and recorded those interesting … Club and acceptance of honorary membership.

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of the Club. • directly and adequately representing the artists … recommendation of Lord Curzon's Committee, Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and En- … mouth, Lord d'Abernon, Mr. R. C. Witt, and Cuthbert Grundy (President, Royal Cambrian … J. R. Holliday, and Mr. C. Aitken, Keeper of the Shannon (President, Royal Society of Portrait … body interested in and capable Hggjjjgf {/W^h ^silf^SBi … Royal and other important Art BBB: \\ \ \. iC?, r' n • if … fare of British Art, we regard with and sewn by rachel george

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designed by Mr. Edmund Dulac, and woven … tive examples of needlework designed and worked … of what is fitting and worthy in life," the Guild … Royal Academy, the International, and the … self-taught. A brief period at the " Slade," and … and Mr. W. Vanderlyn, R.I. '

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" a thatched house and the voice … partment of Education, and " Ten " is the first … And when it was moved to Kyoto to be shown … among 1551 oil and water-colour paintings sent … works, and chiefly those in which new tendencies

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shown us something new and original in his beauty of nature in summer is incarnated in a … expressing very cleverly the varying conditions ment of the balmy air and the freshness of the … ful realism in silver lines, suggest the life and greater number of pictures than before, which

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and transient life is vividly portrayed. Cease- … ways—on the one hand, quiet tones and … silver on one screen, and a bent form of an … Kotora's Flower Contest and Hirata-Shodo's

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and this was plainly visible in the exhibition, … quality of colours, and in the mannner of treat- … Chikuho has given the expanse and freshness of

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Eiga and The Fan Target by Ogata-Gessan, busho art exhibition has shown that this local … its own function of depth and intensity. By the … for oil and water-colour paintings has grown … and Summer Morning by Ota-Kijiro, A Fine … use of brush and colours, and the latter for in the Garden by Okubo-Sakujiro, Blue Light by

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ing that of the spoken or written word, and … masses of supplies required, and the wonderful … which he has lived " ; and every one will agree … and here again the War Office selection has been … tion, and the way in which the drawings … learn from the author of this entertaining and … America—and the book is mainly concerned … on exactly as in the old days, and perhaps … quilting-frames and create beauty and work … times; and as showing the great diversity of … arts of patchwork and quilting to the American … of the subject is also dealt with, and as supple-

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—^ small groups and to separate it … bility, I think, and absolute community of … even if they are doing it in different ways, and … are scattered all over the world and each one … " Yet they are all British artists and think … " And British art, you think, will be British … " Yes, and it is an idea worth developing," … one thing to have ideals and quite another to … lead to better understanding, and from better … the Home Country and the Overseas Domi- … let us respond by showing here freely and … art to be as well known to artists and art lovers … and are accorded the right kind of at- … and send us its best, and that every artist out-

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The Beauchamp Miniatures at the Victoria and Albert Museum … England resolves itself into three separately and in detail have always been … different mediums, and in this article I shall seem so unfavourable to the cause of education, … and not between results achieved by methods … introduction of transparent colour, and then … moved, and extensive inquir=_

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The Recent Work of Arnesby Brown, R.A.

"SEPTEMBER MORNING" OIL PAINTING BY ARNESBY BROWN, R.A.

design. In pictures like September Morning seen that he could paint in a deliberately

and In June you could not alter a single brush- " decorative " way if he chose ; but the change

mark without loosening the design as well as of style is hardly more than a compliment to an

affecting the representation. There is not a architectural subject, and in his general outlook

painter living who can " say " more in a he is frankly and staunchly a naturalist. Inci-

naturalistic way with a single movement of the dentally, however, the London pieces are

brush than Mr. Arnesby Brown. Any more enough to establish Mr. Brown's right to a wall

broadly inclusive handling of paint would need when our public authorities shaU have waked

some decorative formality in the shapes to up to the fact that painting is the necessary

contain it; which would be to abandon the completion of architecture,

attitude to nature upon which he bases his Most of the characteristics of Mr. Brown's

whole practice. Not the least interesting thing work proceed from the fact that he is about as

about his work, indeed, is the perfect harmony purely a painter, as distinct from every other

not only between matter and style, but between kind of artist, as any man could be. This

them and the implied aesthetic belief in which determines not only his treatment of natural

the picture is painted. Now and then, par- forms, with the sacrifice of everything that

ticularly in some of the London pieces— should hinder the free handling of paint, but

Batter sea Bridge, for example—in arrangement, his choice of subjects as well. Obviously the

colour, and handling Mr. Brown allows it to be Eastern Counties, with their tall, thundery skies,

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