DOI Heft:
No. 138 (September, 1904)
DOI Artikel:The National Competition of schools of art, 1904
DOI Seite / Zitierlink: https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.19882#0349
The National Competition
and also when applied to other materials. The New
Cross school still keeps its general pre-eminence
in this field, especially in the work of its women
students, but is closely rivalled by Birmingham
and Manchester.
Birmingham students excel in the crucial subject
of enamelling. The central school is the alma mater
of that admirable craftswoman Fanny Bunn, whose
decorative panel well deserves the gold medal it
secures. Following closely in her steps, but with
their own gifts clearly marked and wisely cultivated,
are her fellow-students Kate M. Eadie, Agnes I. Pool,
and Gertrude Hart, all of whom are well repre-
sented in this group. In the exacting and highly
detailed designs executed by Fanny Bunn and
Kate Eadie, the colouring is surprisingly rich, pure,
and equable in effect, and the faces, simply and
broadly drawn, have the delicacy of miniature
painting. Actual miniatures, of real charm and
enamelled panel by kate m. eadie (birmingham)
and crafts designers have shown a leaning towards
the " lattice and paling " treatment of wood, which
reaps a generous harvest of dust and rather seems
to miss its point when applied to indoor uses. The
most pleasant feature of this group of furniture is
the variety of forms and surfaces—the clever and
convenient combination of shelves, drawers, and
cupboards—which has been made to yield in each
case a well-proportioned and harmonious whole.
Apart from these—which, of course, are not shown
in execution—the most interesting piece of design
for wood is a mirror-frame in carved oak by Albert
E. Rampling (Salford). This is carried out in the
material with very pleasing results, especially as
regards the tone and texture of the surface. Among
the best of the designs for metal hinges and other
fittings for furniture is a set by Edward B. Spicer
(BanburyX But the metal designs on the whole are
\ua.LiuuLy j. uui uivtct u & ^ enamelled panel BY kate m. eadie
below the average, bothforobjectsmade of itentirely (Birmingham)
325
and also when applied to other materials. The New
Cross school still keeps its general pre-eminence
in this field, especially in the work of its women
students, but is closely rivalled by Birmingham
and Manchester.
Birmingham students excel in the crucial subject
of enamelling. The central school is the alma mater
of that admirable craftswoman Fanny Bunn, whose
decorative panel well deserves the gold medal it
secures. Following closely in her steps, but with
their own gifts clearly marked and wisely cultivated,
are her fellow-students Kate M. Eadie, Agnes I. Pool,
and Gertrude Hart, all of whom are well repre-
sented in this group. In the exacting and highly
detailed designs executed by Fanny Bunn and
Kate Eadie, the colouring is surprisingly rich, pure,
and equable in effect, and the faces, simply and
broadly drawn, have the delicacy of miniature
painting. Actual miniatures, of real charm and
enamelled panel by kate m. eadie (birmingham)
and crafts designers have shown a leaning towards
the " lattice and paling " treatment of wood, which
reaps a generous harvest of dust and rather seems
to miss its point when applied to indoor uses. The
most pleasant feature of this group of furniture is
the variety of forms and surfaces—the clever and
convenient combination of shelves, drawers, and
cupboards—which has been made to yield in each
case a well-proportioned and harmonious whole.
Apart from these—which, of course, are not shown
in execution—the most interesting piece of design
for wood is a mirror-frame in carved oak by Albert
E. Rampling (Salford). This is carried out in the
material with very pleasing results, especially as
regards the tone and texture of the surface. Among
the best of the designs for metal hinges and other
fittings for furniture is a set by Edward B. Spicer
(BanburyX But the metal designs on the whole are
\ua.LiuuLy j. uui uivtct u & ^ enamelled panel BY kate m. eadie
below the average, bothforobjectsmade of itentirely (Birmingham)
325