DOI Heft:
No.127 (October, 1903)
DOI Artikel:Studio-talk
DOI Seite / Zitierlink: https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.19880#0102
Studio- Talk
electric fixture. The floors of this and of the
dining-room are of mosaic.
The drawing-room in mahogany, graded lighter
towards the music-room, is characterised by a
stately refined influence —the embodiment of
hospitality and artistic grace. The culmination—
the spiritual emblem of this entire scheme is
revealed in the music-room. Here a soft apri-
cot predominates, combined with green orna-
mentation, the upholstered chairs answering the
note of green, which is so harmoniously struck
in the wall-decoration. In this, also, springing
as it were into spontaneous life from the growing
"GRANDMOTHER'S GOWN" BY MARTHA S. BAKER
form beneath, stands the spirit of the thistle,
ready to echo in ethereal tones the melodies of
her mortal rivals.
The law of growth is one of Mr. Maher's most
cherished tenets, and its existence in the residence
described illustrates his fortunate treatment of it.
Such is an imperfect picture of a very vital departure.
That it_is original is selt-evident. That it holds the
keynote of future interpretation in architecture is
"A YOUNG WOMAN" BY MARTHA S. BAKER
the conviction of many who have studied it. Dignified
and impressive, it might not instantly appeal to
the laity, but its freedom from claptrap methods
imparts a quality of charm which steadily intensifies
its interest to the beholder. The ornament is
never obtrusive but, like a clear musical overtone,
it vibrates in harmony with the rich chord pre-
dominating. As in all movements in search ot
the truth, this may be slow in forcing its way, but,
eventually, in spite of academic precedent, its
influence is bound to be felt in no uncertain degree.
Among the younger generation of Chicago
artists, Miss Martha S. Baker stands well to the
front. Graduated with high honours at the Art
Institute, some five years ago, Miss Baker's subse-
quent progress has been as steady and brilliant as
it has been well-deserved. She is now employed
as instructor both at the Art Institute and at the
Academy of Fine Arts. Her work, besides being
cordially received elsewhere, always forms an
attractive feature of the local exhibitions. She was
one of the four Chicago artists represented at the
Paris Exposition. Miss Baker's style is character-
ised by an almost masculine force and directness,
a naive obedience to truth, and a delightful sim-
plicity. Her knowledge of form is ably expressed
85
electric fixture. The floors of this and of the
dining-room are of mosaic.
The drawing-room in mahogany, graded lighter
towards the music-room, is characterised by a
stately refined influence —the embodiment of
hospitality and artistic grace. The culmination—
the spiritual emblem of this entire scheme is
revealed in the music-room. Here a soft apri-
cot predominates, combined with green orna-
mentation, the upholstered chairs answering the
note of green, which is so harmoniously struck
in the wall-decoration. In this, also, springing
as it were into spontaneous life from the growing
"GRANDMOTHER'S GOWN" BY MARTHA S. BAKER
form beneath, stands the spirit of the thistle,
ready to echo in ethereal tones the melodies of
her mortal rivals.
The law of growth is one of Mr. Maher's most
cherished tenets, and its existence in the residence
described illustrates his fortunate treatment of it.
Such is an imperfect picture of a very vital departure.
That it_is original is selt-evident. That it holds the
keynote of future interpretation in architecture is
"A YOUNG WOMAN" BY MARTHA S. BAKER
the conviction of many who have studied it. Dignified
and impressive, it might not instantly appeal to
the laity, but its freedom from claptrap methods
imparts a quality of charm which steadily intensifies
its interest to the beholder. The ornament is
never obtrusive but, like a clear musical overtone,
it vibrates in harmony with the rich chord pre-
dominating. As in all movements in search ot
the truth, this may be slow in forcing its way, but,
eventually, in spite of academic precedent, its
influence is bound to be felt in no uncertain degree.
Among the younger generation of Chicago
artists, Miss Martha S. Baker stands well to the
front. Graduated with high honours at the Art
Institute, some five years ago, Miss Baker's subse-
quent progress has been as steady and brilliant as
it has been well-deserved. She is now employed
as instructor both at the Art Institute and at the
Academy of Fine Arts. Her work, besides being
cordially received elsewhere, always forms an
attractive feature of the local exhibitions. She was
one of the four Chicago artists represented at the
Paris Exposition. Miss Baker's style is character-
ised by an almost masculine force and directness,
a naive obedience to truth, and a delightful sim-
plicity. Her knowledge of form is ably expressed
85