International studio (42.1910)

Studio-Talk

DRAWING BY BERNARD BOUTET DE MONVEL

Germany, Belgium, Denmark or Spain; I may only
say a few words concerning the collection got
together by France. The organisation of this
exhibit was entrusted to M. Mazerolle, the keeper
of the records at the Mint, who is one of the
best authorities upon the evolution of the medal
in France. Thanks to this gentleman's influence
and his efforts, all, or almost all, of the French
medailleurs responded to this appeal by the
French Government, and now the most notable
productions of recent years may be seen grouped
together in a charming hall decorated with a frieze
by Dufrene. _

Roty, who is the acknowledged master of the
art of engraving medals, shows three cases forming
a very representative exhibit of his work. Among
the deceased artists there is represented Ponscarme,
the great innovator, Chaplain, Alexandre Charpen-
tier, and Daniel-Dupuy. Besides this work there are
excellent examples by Vernon, Degeorge, Yencesse,
Mme. Merignac, Theunissen, Patey, Legastelois,
Loiseau-Bailly, Doctor Paul Richer Vernier,

Dautel, Mile. Granger, and that fine artist, J. M.
Cazin. H. F.

At the International Art Exhibition organised
in connection with the Universal Exhibition, to
which reference has already been made, the lack
of any central scheme of organisation diminishes
to a great extent the interest which the comparison
of the different contemporary schools would have
afforded. Besides the Belgian school, those of
France, Italy, Holland and Spain are represented
in a fairly complete manner. On the other hand, it
is not possible to judge of the artistic tendencies ot

MEDAL: PROFESSOR POZZI BY J. CHAPLAIN

MEDAL : PRESIDENT ELIOT OF HARVARD

BY L. DESCHAMPS

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