International studio (15.1901/1902(1902))

First International “ Studio " Exhibition

METALLED GLASS WARE DESIGNED BY KOLO MOSER

EXECUTED BY BAKALOWITS AND SOHNE

Hellesen and R. Gamble, with reversible pattern,
was especially good in colour, with a simple floral
pattern on deep blue, surmounted by doves in
flight. Another, by Professor Paul Horti, was
equally pleasant in colour and design; this also
was a harmony in the dull blues and greens which
seemed to yield the favourite colour-scheme of a
large majority of competitors.

SMALL CABINET BY E. H. ROUSE

Hand-woven and knotted rugs formed another
interesting group of textiles. Two of the latter,
by C. F. Crowly, were very neat and substantial
in build, and the simple design was carried out
in a restful combination of primary colours.
A woven tapestry in dark peacock-green by
Reginald Warner was solid and carpet-like in
quality, but the design would be equally pleasing
for a portiere. Embroidered cushions showed a
great variety and range of style, from the novel
and remarkably clever use of applique leather
on darker leather by Adela Kanetzberg, to the
exquisitely fine and luxurious silk embroideries
of Madame Anna Papadopulo, in which an
almost mediaeval delicacy of stitch and colouring
was the dominant charm. The treatment of the
leather, on the other hand, by the former
designer, aimed rather at durability of surface
and a bold simplicity of decoration ; which
in fact was admirably achieved in this method
on a cushion for a hall or smoking-room lounge.
The colouring was quiet and the stitching con-
fined to the edges of the applique figure. Two
large cushions by Florence Holmes, a round
and a square, embroidered on coarse self
coloured linen, were also very effective. The
composition of the wild-rose design on the
square cushion was well thought out and very
tastefully executed. There was also an excellent
cushion by Jeanne Brandenburg, with applique
work and fine embroidery on dull-green satin.
The same lady sent a banner in biscuit-coloured
silk, with a design applique and embroidered
in sober greens and greys. Another and smaller
banner was by A. M. J. de Ranitz; while a
charming little banner-screen for a fireplace, in

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