International studio (19.1903)

too, is a pretty " rose-tree" frieze by Mr. Aibert
Warner and Mr. E. Ingram Taylor; also a distin-
guished and effective paper designed by Mr.
Horace Warner, " The Francesca."
The tapestries and printed hangings demand a
second inspection, but among those that arrest us
by colour and imaginative charrn are Mr. Vigers's
printed sitks and linens. Some handsome deco-
rative paintings by Mr. Morton Nance may be
convenientiy noted here; more especialiy a screen
entitied " Biake and Van Tromp," which, if a iittie
turbuient in iine, at least attracts attention by its
breezy strength and buoyancy of composition.
An overmantel, entitled "Westward Ho !" is based
on the model of a Dutch man of-war of about 1730.
The lack of accommodation for stained glass at
the New Gallery deprives the exhibition of a class
of work growing in importance and favour in its
application to house design. There are, however,
some interesting cartoons of an ecclesiastical kind.
Mr. Christopher Whall exhibits somewhat fully his
window scheme for Gloucester, and Mr. Heywood
Sumner sends some of his thoughtful and delicate
work for circular lights. Mr. Anning Bell, whose
panels in plaster and gesso were so conspicuous
a feature in the last two exhibitions, sends a
number of cartoons fcr stained glass—the " Adora-
tion of the Shepherds," " Virgin and Child
Adored," " Cupid and Psyche," " Baptism of
Christ," and the right-
hand section of a window
in preparat'on for Ather-
ton Baptist Chapel, on
the subject of "The Good
Samaritan." Another
beautiful cartoon for
stained glass is shown by
Mr. H. Dearle, entitled
" Cbrist's Charge to
S. Peter." This subject
occupies three windows,
and the landscape back-
ground is continuous.
Christ is seated in the
midst with S. Peter
and three other Apostles,
and on the left is an-
other group of three
with their hshing-baskets.
The design is full of
feeling and unaffected
charm.
The beautiful designs of
Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds

Stephens are conspicuous among the em-
broideries; and the linen cut-work of Mr. Joseph
E. Southall is very dainty and full of feeling.
Jewellery and enamel-work form too large a
section to be fuliy entered upon in a preliminary
article, but an interesting little group of necklets
and pendants by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Gaskin
may be brieHy noted here as among the most
sound and conscientious examples of their kind.
Mr. Joseph E. Southall also sends some graceful
little pendants with miniatures. Among larger
pieces of work in the precious metals and enamel-
ling, those of Mr. Alexander Fisher claim hrst
attention, especially the enamelled triptych, " Be-
hold, I stand at the door and knock." A model of
a mace executed by him, in Mr. Walter Crane's
design, is also exhibited. Carved figures in
simple drapery support the head, which is
richly and symboIicaHy decorated, and is crowned
with acastellated ornament combined with Maltese
crosses and Heurs-de-lys. Similar forms reappear
on the handle, which ends in a hnely-carved knob,
and is encircled with a twisted band carrying the
inscription proper to the borough and the circum-
stances of its presentation. The pyx and cross in
repouss^ silver, and the chalice in silver-gilt, must
also rank among the best achievements of this
admirable craftsman.
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DESIGNED BY AMBROSE HEAL
EXHIBITED BY MESSRS. HEAL AND SON


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