DOI issue:
No.127 (October, 1903)
DOI article:Studio-talk
DOI Page / Citation link:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.19880#0082
Studio-Talk
In his other fire-place the general effect is perhaps better, and
the details have been more carefully considered. The broad
band of dull hammered copper round the opening, relieved
by slightly raised bosses, and some narrow brass bands;
the fine green tiles ; and the darkened oak make a satisfactory
colour effect, the tone of the copper being nicely echoed by
the small repousse' decorations at the top. The dog-grates
shown are suitable in design.
There is a good deal to be said in favour of the extreme
simplicity at which many modern designers aim, if it is allied
with breadth of effect, and the indefinable quality of
" character." The ingle-nook designed by Messrs. Parker
and Unwin just misses these qualities.
Though containing some good points it
is restless in effect, and lacks the refine-
ment one expects from an architect's
work, however simple it may be.
decanter in green glass
with plated copper casing
designed by g. a. e. schwabe
executed by t. powers
corner raises hopes of a better final
effect. A charming decorative paint-
ing of two children, and one of the
Princess Iseult, are both helped by
their very suitable frames. The
striking poster for this exhibition is
also by Mr. Wallis; it is rather
pathetic to think that its suggestion
of a "castle in the air" may have ^edestIl™
any meaning to such a deserving by edgar wood
set of craftsmen. Walter Crane's
well-known work is represented by
several wall papers, a good carpet design, and some original
drawings for the " Faerie Queene." Of Miss May C. Fisher's
drawings some of the book plates are the most interesting.
little embroidery is shown. Mrs.
E. E. Houghton's screen, with two
girls in applique embroidery, is effec-
tive in a quiet way, with an interest-
ing frame by A. W. Simpson. A
tapestry hanging by Henry Cadness
In one of Sidney C. Houghton's fire-places the stone-woik
has a fine vigorous quality, with a valuable contrast between
the roughness of the surface and the simple Runic carving,
though a little more spirit in the carving would have improved
the effect. The oak mantelpiece needs more architectural
character, the cornice in particular being crude in detail. metal work by j. smithies
65
sconce in gilded and coloured gesso
designed and executed by c it. bishop
In his other fire-place the general effect is perhaps better, and
the details have been more carefully considered. The broad
band of dull hammered copper round the opening, relieved
by slightly raised bosses, and some narrow brass bands;
the fine green tiles ; and the darkened oak make a satisfactory
colour effect, the tone of the copper being nicely echoed by
the small repousse' decorations at the top. The dog-grates
shown are suitable in design.
There is a good deal to be said in favour of the extreme
simplicity at which many modern designers aim, if it is allied
with breadth of effect, and the indefinable quality of
" character." The ingle-nook designed by Messrs. Parker
and Unwin just misses these qualities.
Though containing some good points it
is restless in effect, and lacks the refine-
ment one expects from an architect's
work, however simple it may be.
decanter in green glass
with plated copper casing
designed by g. a. e. schwabe
executed by t. powers
corner raises hopes of a better final
effect. A charming decorative paint-
ing of two children, and one of the
Princess Iseult, are both helped by
their very suitable frames. The
striking poster for this exhibition is
also by Mr. Wallis; it is rather
pathetic to think that its suggestion
of a "castle in the air" may have ^edestIl™
any meaning to such a deserving by edgar wood
set of craftsmen. Walter Crane's
well-known work is represented by
several wall papers, a good carpet design, and some original
drawings for the " Faerie Queene." Of Miss May C. Fisher's
drawings some of the book plates are the most interesting.
little embroidery is shown. Mrs.
E. E. Houghton's screen, with two
girls in applique embroidery, is effec-
tive in a quiet way, with an interest-
ing frame by A. W. Simpson. A
tapestry hanging by Henry Cadness
In one of Sidney C. Houghton's fire-places the stone-woik
has a fine vigorous quality, with a valuable contrast between
the roughness of the surface and the simple Runic carving,
though a little more spirit in the carving would have improved
the effect. The oak mantelpiece needs more architectural
character, the cornice in particular being crude in detail. metal work by j. smithies
65
sconce in gilded and coloured gesso
designed and executed by c it. bishop