Studio: international art (5.1895)

From Gallery and Studio

" A GIRL IN" WHITE " FROM A PAINTING BY JOHN LA VERY

with permission to reproduce, all the charm of the
artist's work is seen, and his most characteristic
points displayed. The figure in the picture is
clad in white, and wears a gracefully arranged
lemon-coloured sash, while the head is adorned
with a white-feathered hat, in which there is a
note of lemon. The background is one of dark-
green foliage, and a grey pathway, on which the
figure is posed, runs into the landscape. The
picture is one of a distinguished character, and is
alike charming for the colour scheme and for the
naive pose of the girl's figure.

Equally excellent as regards technique and
fine colour scheme is Mr. James Guthrie's portrait
of Miss Hamilton. The picture shows the great

technical skill of the painter as well as his artistic
feeling for character. It is less solidly painted
than his usual work, but no less agreeable, owing
to its "slickness'' of brushwork and harmony of
colour. The figure is in grey and black against
a dull red background, and the painting and
colour of the face, the treatment of the hands,
and pose of the figure are very successful.

A small picture by Mr. Stuart Parks of A
Peasa?it Girl, is one of the most exquisite canvases
shown. It may be said to embody in no small
degree the basis of the Glasgow School's aims.
The picture has refined colour, correctness in tone
and decorative effect, together with accomplished
technique, which characteristics all more or less

" MISS HAMILTON " FROM A PAINTING BY JAMES GUTHRIE

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