DOI Heft:
Nr. 45 (December 1896)
DOI Artikel:The Arts and Crafts Exhibition, 1896 (third notice)
DOI Seite / Zitierlink:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.17298#0210
The Arts and Crafts
PRINTED FABRIC
DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY C. F. A. VOYSEY
at present it seems as unorthodox as the use of
perspective in wall-papers ; and although it pleases
you aesthetically, it would be too great a shock to
one's theory to praise it unreservedly.
Of the many patterns for silk tapestries, wall-
papers, and other fabrics, space forbids comment.
Nor should the photographs of two houses be
permitted to anticipate an article on Mr. Voysey
as architect, which is in preparation for these pages.
One other item, a quilt (page 193), must not be
forgotten. It is a thing which should charm a
sleeper to the most pleasant dreams, for it is a peep
into "an earthly paradise of dainty devices;" if the
titles of the two books, both notable, may be
welded together to describe it.
The 1896 Exhibition does justice to this artist,
and he fully supports our expectations ; for, despite
treading now and then on firmly established pre-
judices, his vivid personality is one of the chief
factors in modern design—one that cannot fail to
have immense influence on the design of the
coming century.
The furniture designed by Mr. R. S. Lorimer
shown at the last exhibition was so good that this
time one refers to his contributions with some
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degree of certainty that they will be admirable. The
Inlaid Chest (page 197), in oak, with its landscape,
is admirably managed, so that it suggests detail by
the natural marking of the various woods employed
to build up the picture. The illustration gives a
very fair idea of a restrained and excellent piece of
domestic furniture. Another example, a Writing
Cabinet, shown in the West Gallery, is more
pleasant in design than in colour. The salmon-
pink marble slab upon the top fails to harmonise
with the new oak of the structure itself. Inlaid
Plaster work, and a Linen Sofa-back (executed
by Miss Stodart), are also from Mr. Lorimer's
designs.
A Chimney-piece, Grate and Fender (page 198),
designed by George Jack, and executed by Longden
& Co. and others, is given a place of honour in the
MUSIC CABINET, DESIGNED BY C. R. ASHBEE
EXECUTED BY R. READ
PRINTED FABRIC
DESIGNED AND EXECUTED BY C. F. A. VOYSEY
at present it seems as unorthodox as the use of
perspective in wall-papers ; and although it pleases
you aesthetically, it would be too great a shock to
one's theory to praise it unreservedly.
Of the many patterns for silk tapestries, wall-
papers, and other fabrics, space forbids comment.
Nor should the photographs of two houses be
permitted to anticipate an article on Mr. Voysey
as architect, which is in preparation for these pages.
One other item, a quilt (page 193), must not be
forgotten. It is a thing which should charm a
sleeper to the most pleasant dreams, for it is a peep
into "an earthly paradise of dainty devices;" if the
titles of the two books, both notable, may be
welded together to describe it.
The 1896 Exhibition does justice to this artist,
and he fully supports our expectations ; for, despite
treading now and then on firmly established pre-
judices, his vivid personality is one of the chief
factors in modern design—one that cannot fail to
have immense influence on the design of the
coming century.
The furniture designed by Mr. R. S. Lorimer
shown at the last exhibition was so good that this
time one refers to his contributions with some
196
degree of certainty that they will be admirable. The
Inlaid Chest (page 197), in oak, with its landscape,
is admirably managed, so that it suggests detail by
the natural marking of the various woods employed
to build up the picture. The illustration gives a
very fair idea of a restrained and excellent piece of
domestic furniture. Another example, a Writing
Cabinet, shown in the West Gallery, is more
pleasant in design than in colour. The salmon-
pink marble slab upon the top fails to harmonise
with the new oak of the structure itself. Inlaid
Plaster work, and a Linen Sofa-back (executed
by Miss Stodart), are also from Mr. Lorimer's
designs.
A Chimney-piece, Grate and Fender (page 198),
designed by George Jack, and executed by Longden
& Co. and others, is given a place of honour in the
MUSIC CABINET, DESIGNED BY C. R. ASHBEE
EXECUTED BY R. READ