International studio (54.1914/1915)

Book Reviews

the volume, and include the beautiful Madonna of
the Rose Garden, once considered a forgery and
hidden away until discovered by Dr. Bode. The
author is careful to assign to Luca only such work
as indisputably emanates from his hand; earmarks
of the pupil’s hand are quickly detected. It would
be hard to find a more charming example of the
master’s craft than the Madonna of the Niche, in
the Bliss collection, New York.
Lohengrin. The drama of Richard Wagner re-
told in English verse by T. W. Rolleston. With
illustrations by Willy Pogany. (Thomas Y.
Crowell Company, New York.) $5.00.
This exquisite edition of “Lohengrin” versed in
true ballad style by T. W. Rolleston is chosen as
an apt setting for the illustrative genius of the
Hungarian artist, Willy Pogany. Every page has
a special decoration in offset lithography, while
numerous insert plates in four-colour process lend
further attraction to the work. There is a fine
ring and resonance about the verse which recalls
Macaulay. It is a companion volume to the
mediaeval legends,“Parsifal” and“Tannhauser.”
Etching. A Practical Treatise by Earl H. Reed.
(G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York.) $2.50.
This is the first and last book of a man who
knows his subject. Mr. Reed did not rush into
print in a hurry. For many years he has been not
only an etcher of repute but an ardent student and
lover of everything pertaining to the craft, and
probably no etcher in the country has paid more
attention, if as much, to the paper, ink and tools
of the profession. The book is therefore designed
to give reliable information and data for the use of
the practical worker; it is a complete guide and
manual, the result of twenty-five years of practical
experience. The book is handsomely turned out
and enlivened by reproductions of the author’s
etchings in illustration of methods observed.

Fund in aid of the french and
BELGIAN ARTISTS’ FAMILIES
The greatest inspiration that has come

to American artists since the Italian

Renaissance has come through the French and
Belgian schools. These countries have received
our artists with every courtesy and extended to
them, free of charge, the freedom of all their gal-
leries, museums, etc., and we have found the mas-
ters there always ready to respond to any call to
come to the studio of an American and criticize

his work or offer any suggestions. It would seem
as if it were our opportunity to repay in some
measure the duty we owe to France and Belgium
for all modern paintings and sculpture that have
enriched the galleries of this country and stimu-
lated our students to accomplish something
worthy of our great republic. It is a debt of
honour; no one has made a demand upon us for
this special work. On this account we should be
glad to give our art products in aid of the suffering
women and children whose husbands and fathers,
many of them, have been killed at the front. We
ask you to make some sacrifice, to give time,
money or some work of art to this important exhi-
bition and auction sale to take place at the Plaza
Hotel on December 19. There is not an artist or
collector in this country who is not indebted to
these schools, and we feel sure that the sad story
of Belgium will appeal to every heart that re-
sponds to the touch of duty. We have already
had a generous response from artists, collectors
and dealers, but we are hoping that every artist
or art lover in this country will give generously,
not some piece that has been shelved for lack of
merit, but of his best.
The French ambassador has written his appre-
ciation of this work in a letter to the committee.
The Belgian minister is to come here especially
for the auction sale and possibly the exhibition
which is to be held at Clarke’s art rooms, 5 West
44th Street; and we may perhaps hear from him,
as well as the French ambassador, the true story
of the suffering of the homeless people.
Contributions of pictures, sculpture and objets
d'art should be sent care of the French and Belgian
Artists’ Fund, 15 West 38th Street, where a spe-
cial studio has been assigned by the owner of this
building, Mr. Barbey, as his contribution to this
cause. Expressage will be paid by the committee
up to a limited point. Pictures will be protected,
as we have said; they will be shown under the
most favourable auspices and to the best people of
New York, and sold at the Plaza Hotel by an ex-
pert who contributes his services to this cause.
Our ambassador, Myron T. Herrick, has cabled
the committee that he will attend to the distribu-
tion of the funds that go to France, and the Bel-
gian minister will see that all funds sent in his care
will be given where they are most needed.
Cheques may be made out to the French and
Belgian Artists’ Fund and sent in care of Mrs.
Frederick W. Longfellow, 235 West End Avenue,
or to the president (Dr. Edward H. Peaslee) of the
Second National Bank, Fifth Ave. and 28th St.

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