DOI issue:
Nr. 154 (December 1909)
DOI article:Studio-talk
DOI Page / Citation link:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.19868#0295
Studio-Talk
of the Triptych illustrates the Crucifixionthe left- jects in which he has achieved no small amount
hand panel represents the three Marys, with of success. Mr. W. G. Simmonds, whose Seeds
St. John sympathising with the Mother of Jesus, of Love was acquired for the Tate Gallery two
Mary Magdalene being in a kneeling position ; years ago, contributed some good landscapes and
while in the right-hand panel are depicted a genre pictures, notable among them being his
Centurion, a Pharisee mocking at Christ, a picture of the Severn, a fine harmony in tone and
Standard bearer, and two Roman soldiers casting colour; and Tragedy, which was considered his
dice for the clothing of the crucified Christ. The best work here. Mr. Ernest Board was another
smaller panels below are descriptive of the Passion successful exhibitor; his work betrays the influ-
—the Agony in the Garden, the Betrayal, Christ ence of the old Italian school, but is not without
before Pilate, the Descent from the Cross, the its own personal charm. The other contributors
Entombment, and the empty Tomb. In the were Messrs. T. C. Dugdale, James Durden,
centre is the Lamb, the Emblem of Christ. The C. D. Ward, James Wallace and L. Buckley, all
colouring is rich and harmonious, the figures of them well represented,
standing out well against the dull gold background -
which has been adopted throughout. The artist Hofrat Dr. Josef Strzygowski has been appointed
has taken especial care to ensure the permanency Professor of Art History in the University of
of his work, the panels being of mahogany painted Vienna. He comes hither from Graz University,
in spirit fresco. The work as a whole is most and is a warm admirer of Klimt. A. S. L.
effective, and adds very greatly to the
interior of the church, one of the most
beautiful that has been erected in the
district in recent years. The combina-
tion of architect and artist in this case
has been particularly happy, and goes
to show what can be accomplished by
mutual co-operation—the only basis of
successful decoration, and forms an
example well worthy of imitation.
A. E. M.
VIENNA. — A few English
artists, designating them-
selves the " Label Group,"
held an exhibition here a
short time ago at Pisko's Art Gallery,
and on the whole were well received
and, what is more, found purchasers.
Among them was Miss S. B. Pearse,
who has also been highly successful
in America, and whose water-colour
drawings show a deep insight into
child nature in all its phases, serious
and humorous. Mr. W. E. Webster,
in addition to an excellent portrait of
this lady and other works, showed
the two figure subjects now repro-
duced. The Japanese Fan is a good
example of this artist's manner. It is
well composed, the colours being
judiciously subordinated, and the work
as a whole is essentially decorative.
His Paisley Shawl is an example of
his treatment of early-Victorian sub- "the paisley shawl" by w. e. webster
153
of the Triptych illustrates the Crucifixionthe left- jects in which he has achieved no small amount
hand panel represents the three Marys, with of success. Mr. W. G. Simmonds, whose Seeds
St. John sympathising with the Mother of Jesus, of Love was acquired for the Tate Gallery two
Mary Magdalene being in a kneeling position ; years ago, contributed some good landscapes and
while in the right-hand panel are depicted a genre pictures, notable among them being his
Centurion, a Pharisee mocking at Christ, a picture of the Severn, a fine harmony in tone and
Standard bearer, and two Roman soldiers casting colour; and Tragedy, which was considered his
dice for the clothing of the crucified Christ. The best work here. Mr. Ernest Board was another
smaller panels below are descriptive of the Passion successful exhibitor; his work betrays the influ-
—the Agony in the Garden, the Betrayal, Christ ence of the old Italian school, but is not without
before Pilate, the Descent from the Cross, the its own personal charm. The other contributors
Entombment, and the empty Tomb. In the were Messrs. T. C. Dugdale, James Durden,
centre is the Lamb, the Emblem of Christ. The C. D. Ward, James Wallace and L. Buckley, all
colouring is rich and harmonious, the figures of them well represented,
standing out well against the dull gold background -
which has been adopted throughout. The artist Hofrat Dr. Josef Strzygowski has been appointed
has taken especial care to ensure the permanency Professor of Art History in the University of
of his work, the panels being of mahogany painted Vienna. He comes hither from Graz University,
in spirit fresco. The work as a whole is most and is a warm admirer of Klimt. A. S. L.
effective, and adds very greatly to the
interior of the church, one of the most
beautiful that has been erected in the
district in recent years. The combina-
tion of architect and artist in this case
has been particularly happy, and goes
to show what can be accomplished by
mutual co-operation—the only basis of
successful decoration, and forms an
example well worthy of imitation.
A. E. M.
VIENNA. — A few English
artists, designating them-
selves the " Label Group,"
held an exhibition here a
short time ago at Pisko's Art Gallery,
and on the whole were well received
and, what is more, found purchasers.
Among them was Miss S. B. Pearse,
who has also been highly successful
in America, and whose water-colour
drawings show a deep insight into
child nature in all its phases, serious
and humorous. Mr. W. E. Webster,
in addition to an excellent portrait of
this lady and other works, showed
the two figure subjects now repro-
duced. The Japanese Fan is a good
example of this artist's manner. It is
well composed, the colours being
judiciously subordinated, and the work
as a whole is essentially decorative.
His Paisley Shawl is an example of
his treatment of early-Victorian sub- "the paisley shawl" by w. e. webster
153