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THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIO
March, 1913
THE VAN EYCKS
AND THEIR ART
By W. H. JAMES WEALE
With the co-operation of
MAURICE BROCKWELL
The large book on “Hubert and John Van Eyck” which Mr. Weale published in 1908 through
Mr. John Lane, was instantly recognized by the reviewers and critics as an achievement of quite
exceptional importance. It is now felt that the time has come for a revised and slightly abridged
edition of that which was issued four years ago at $25.00 net. The text has been compressed in
some places and extended in others, while certain emendations have been made, and, after due
reflection, the plan of the book has been materially recast. This renders it of greater assistance
to the student.
“The Van Eycks and Their Art,” so far from being a mere reprint at a popular price of “Hubert
and John Van Eyck,” contains several new features, notable among which are the inclusion of an
Appendix giving details of all the sales at public auction in any country from 1662 to 1912 of
pictures reputed to be by the Van Eycks. An entirely new and ample Index has been compiled,
while the bibliography, which extends over many pages, and the various component parts of the
book, have been brought abreast of the most recent criticism. Detailed arguments are given for
the first time of a picture attributed to one of the brothers Van Eyck in a private collection in
Russia. With 34 illustrations. $4.00 net. Postage, 20 cents.
AUSTRIA, HER PEOPLE
& THEIR HOMELANDS
By JAMES BAKER, F.R.G.S.
The Empire of Austria, with its strangely diversified population of many tongues, is but little
known to English and American readers. The Capital and a few famous, interesting places, such
as Carlsbad, Marienbad, the glorious Tyrol, and such cities as Golden Prague and Innsbruck, are
known to the English and Americans; but the remarkable scenery of the Upper Elbe, the Ultava
or Moldau and the Danube, the interesting peasantry in their brilliant costumes of all the
varied populations, and the wild mountain gorges, are quite outside the ken of the ordinary
traveler. The dramatic history of the various kingdoms, crown lands and provinces that now
build up the Empire is deeply interesting, and this volume in a light, attractive fashion opens
up new scenes and new studies for tourist and traveler, artist, ethnologist and historian in such
romantic spots as the Tatra Mountains, the Bukovina, or the lovely new route of the Tauern
Railway, and on the sea coast of Austria, so richly full of beauty and historic interest. The
volume is written by one who since 1873 has continually visited various parts of the Empire and
has already written much upon Austria and her people. Mr. Baker was lately decorated by the
Emperor Francis Joseph for his literary work, and was also voted the Great Silver Medal of the
Prague City by the Prague Senate. $6.50 net. Postage, 25 cents.
The volume is illustrated with forty-eight water-color pictures by Mr. Donald Maxwell, the well-
known artist of the “Graphic,” who has made several journeys to Austria for studies for this
volume.
THE “home” MEDAL (OBVERSE)
BY ISIDOR KONTI
The Art Committee of the Circle chooses
a subject and confers with some individual
sculptor with regard to it. No competi-
tions! If the subject becomes fruitful in
his mind he is asked to make a sketch; but
if his mind is stubborn to that idea he may
be requested to moot one of his own. The
object is to get the best a man has in him.
To obtain that end it must be something
he delights to do. Each piece carries the
author’s name and is supposed to exemplify
his particular method and view of glyptic
art. Is he a believer in the old classic
traditions? Then let him model severely,
like David d’Angers. Is he, on the other
hand, a believer in modern impressionism?
Then let his curves fade away into the
background, as meltingly as those of
Yencesse!
Another novelty in the Circle’s output.
Medals and placques, for example, are not
sent to the members in ordinary medal
cases. They are contained in a booklet
meant for a shelf in the library. Each
booklet has some brief talk anent the piece
of bronze which has been thus enshrined.
For it has been observed that placques and
medals are more appreciated and oftener
examined, if they are not all the time visi-
ble in cabinet or on wall, yet always are
within reach for consultation.
Beginning with a medal by John Flana-
gan in honor of Hudson and Fulton, fol-
lowed by the “home” medal of Isidor
Konti, the third, was fashioned by John
Mowbray Clarke. It recalls a name well
known to the middle ages, but eclipsed by
the fame of Christopher Columbus—the
earliest discoverer of islands far to the west
in the Atlantic, which belong to America.
This is Saint Brendan, the navigator, who
made two voyages into the western Atlan-
JOHN LANE COMPANY, NEW YORK
THE “HOME” MEDAL (REVERSE)
BY ISIDOR KONTI
THE INTERNATIONAL STUDIO
March, 1913
THE VAN EYCKS
AND THEIR ART
By W. H. JAMES WEALE
With the co-operation of
MAURICE BROCKWELL
The large book on “Hubert and John Van Eyck” which Mr. Weale published in 1908 through
Mr. John Lane, was instantly recognized by the reviewers and critics as an achievement of quite
exceptional importance. It is now felt that the time has come for a revised and slightly abridged
edition of that which was issued four years ago at $25.00 net. The text has been compressed in
some places and extended in others, while certain emendations have been made, and, after due
reflection, the plan of the book has been materially recast. This renders it of greater assistance
to the student.
“The Van Eycks and Their Art,” so far from being a mere reprint at a popular price of “Hubert
and John Van Eyck,” contains several new features, notable among which are the inclusion of an
Appendix giving details of all the sales at public auction in any country from 1662 to 1912 of
pictures reputed to be by the Van Eycks. An entirely new and ample Index has been compiled,
while the bibliography, which extends over many pages, and the various component parts of the
book, have been brought abreast of the most recent criticism. Detailed arguments are given for
the first time of a picture attributed to one of the brothers Van Eyck in a private collection in
Russia. With 34 illustrations. $4.00 net. Postage, 20 cents.
AUSTRIA, HER PEOPLE
& THEIR HOMELANDS
By JAMES BAKER, F.R.G.S.
The Empire of Austria, with its strangely diversified population of many tongues, is but little
known to English and American readers. The Capital and a few famous, interesting places, such
as Carlsbad, Marienbad, the glorious Tyrol, and such cities as Golden Prague and Innsbruck, are
known to the English and Americans; but the remarkable scenery of the Upper Elbe, the Ultava
or Moldau and the Danube, the interesting peasantry in their brilliant costumes of all the
varied populations, and the wild mountain gorges, are quite outside the ken of the ordinary
traveler. The dramatic history of the various kingdoms, crown lands and provinces that now
build up the Empire is deeply interesting, and this volume in a light, attractive fashion opens
up new scenes and new studies for tourist and traveler, artist, ethnologist and historian in such
romantic spots as the Tatra Mountains, the Bukovina, or the lovely new route of the Tauern
Railway, and on the sea coast of Austria, so richly full of beauty and historic interest. The
volume is written by one who since 1873 has continually visited various parts of the Empire and
has already written much upon Austria and her people. Mr. Baker was lately decorated by the
Emperor Francis Joseph for his literary work, and was also voted the Great Silver Medal of the
Prague City by the Prague Senate. $6.50 net. Postage, 25 cents.
The volume is illustrated with forty-eight water-color pictures by Mr. Donald Maxwell, the well-
known artist of the “Graphic,” who has made several journeys to Austria for studies for this
volume.
THE “home” MEDAL (OBVERSE)
BY ISIDOR KONTI
The Art Committee of the Circle chooses
a subject and confers with some individual
sculptor with regard to it. No competi-
tions! If the subject becomes fruitful in
his mind he is asked to make a sketch; but
if his mind is stubborn to that idea he may
be requested to moot one of his own. The
object is to get the best a man has in him.
To obtain that end it must be something
he delights to do. Each piece carries the
author’s name and is supposed to exemplify
his particular method and view of glyptic
art. Is he a believer in the old classic
traditions? Then let him model severely,
like David d’Angers. Is he, on the other
hand, a believer in modern impressionism?
Then let his curves fade away into the
background, as meltingly as those of
Yencesse!
Another novelty in the Circle’s output.
Medals and placques, for example, are not
sent to the members in ordinary medal
cases. They are contained in a booklet
meant for a shelf in the library. Each
booklet has some brief talk anent the piece
of bronze which has been thus enshrined.
For it has been observed that placques and
medals are more appreciated and oftener
examined, if they are not all the time visi-
ble in cabinet or on wall, yet always are
within reach for consultation.
Beginning with a medal by John Flana-
gan in honor of Hudson and Fulton, fol-
lowed by the “home” medal of Isidor
Konti, the third, was fashioned by John
Mowbray Clarke. It recalls a name well
known to the middle ages, but eclipsed by
the fame of Christopher Columbus—the
earliest discoverer of islands far to the west
in the Atlantic, which belong to America.
This is Saint Brendan, the navigator, who
made two voyages into the western Atlan-
JOHN LANE COMPANY, NEW YORK
THE “HOME” MEDAL (REVERSE)
BY ISIDOR KONTI