Studio: international art (8.1896)

Reviews of Recent Publications

for the exposure of the "falsifications" of the combi- Rare Books and Their Prices. With Chapters
nation photograph, artists should study it; "a sky on Pictures, Pottery, Porcelain,and Postage-stamps,
added upside down," will come as a shock to those (London : George Redway.)—A most entertaining
who believe that any and every photograph is an and readable little work. The chapter upon pictures
impeccably true presentation of Nature. So again deals with the vicissitudes of paintings in the sale-
rooms, and many interest-
ing details are given of the
caprices of public appre-
ciation in matters of art.

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We have upon a pre-
vious occasion spoken a
few words of appreciation
of the movement inaugu-
rated some years ago by
Mr. Heywood Sumner,
Mr. Louis Davis, and
other artists for the
decoration of schools,
mission-rooms, and hos-
pitals, by specially pre-
pared drawings made in
strong outlines and
coloured with broad flat

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washes. Since that time
the walls of many a bare

the remarks on distorted perspective and mis- and ugly room have been brightened by the
representation of tones recognise honestly the presence upon them of these excellent Fitzroy
limits of the camera. Indeed, for a work that is Pictures.

confessedly on the side of the photographer, the We are glad to see that new designs are being
case is most fairly stated,

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and you feel, as always,
how much stronger is a
frank statement of fact
than any special plead-
ing. It should be a book
of real practical value to
all those who look upon
photography not jealous-
ly, as a rival, but as an
honourable ally, in whom
artists of all sorts may
find a trustworthy and
helpful friend. At pre-
sent there is danger lest
ridiculous pretensions of
a few noisy amateurs may
once again cause artists
to distrust the camera;
and Mr. Maclean does
far more real service to

its art by advancing this wise and just claim, added from time to time to the series. Among
that may be granted even more fully than he the latest are a set of four entitled Work and Play,
demands. by Mr. Heywood Sumner, and a clever drawing by

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