DOI Heft:
No. 228 (March 1912)
DOI Artikel:Studio-talk
DOI Seite / Zitierlink:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.21156#0179
Studio-Talk
contains some little boxes of bonbonnieres by
Clement Mere. This artist has been at a loss to
understand why our modern craftsmen do not pro-
duce similar charming little pieces to those which
artists of the eighteenth century executed in such
profusion, and turning his attention to similar
works has succeeded in achieving some delightful
results in these little boxes by using certain rare
woods which give the most rich and unusual
colouring.
The section devoted to ceramic work again
testifies to the fact that our designers are realising
the artistic value of beautiful materials. A large
vase in glazed earthenware by M. Methey, possess-
ing something of the warm richness of Persian
pottery, places this artist among the masters of
ceramic art. Decoeur excels once more with his
beautiful and striking stone vases. Dammouse
manipulates different pates de verre in exquisitely
shaded tones and subtle and delicate artistry, and
Decorchemont in the same metier manifests an
equally distinct individuality. A comb by Lalique
proves what decorative effect the truly great
artist can achieve when fashioning even the
most ordinary object of daily use. M. Gustave
Viollet, as yet but little known in Paris, reflects
faithfully in his busts and statuettes all the
local life of the Basque province, and this
with all the conviction of a man who lives in close
touch with nature. Something of the same power-
ful simplicity is to be found in the vases by M.
and Mme. Felix Massoul. M. Bonvallet makes
leather his speciality, and works with a thorough
appreciation of its possibilities. Among all these
beautiful works one noticed also the sculptures of
Rozet and Max Blondat.
In the present evolution of decorative art in
France, the design of fabrics has remained some-
what in the rear, but the firm of Cornille, aided by
some of our best decorative artists, such as MM.
Follot, Dufrene, and Bernard, have produced some
furnishing fabrics which show a decided advance.
M. Alfred Roll has been unanimously re-elected
LIVING-ROOM IN IVORY ENAMEL, WITH PAINTED DECORATION. DESIGNED BY WILHELM KIMBEL; EXECUTED BY
KIMBEL AND FRIEDRICHSEN, BERLIN
(See Berlin Studio- Talk, p. 1S4)
153
contains some little boxes of bonbonnieres by
Clement Mere. This artist has been at a loss to
understand why our modern craftsmen do not pro-
duce similar charming little pieces to those which
artists of the eighteenth century executed in such
profusion, and turning his attention to similar
works has succeeded in achieving some delightful
results in these little boxes by using certain rare
woods which give the most rich and unusual
colouring.
The section devoted to ceramic work again
testifies to the fact that our designers are realising
the artistic value of beautiful materials. A large
vase in glazed earthenware by M. Methey, possess-
ing something of the warm richness of Persian
pottery, places this artist among the masters of
ceramic art. Decoeur excels once more with his
beautiful and striking stone vases. Dammouse
manipulates different pates de verre in exquisitely
shaded tones and subtle and delicate artistry, and
Decorchemont in the same metier manifests an
equally distinct individuality. A comb by Lalique
proves what decorative effect the truly great
artist can achieve when fashioning even the
most ordinary object of daily use. M. Gustave
Viollet, as yet but little known in Paris, reflects
faithfully in his busts and statuettes all the
local life of the Basque province, and this
with all the conviction of a man who lives in close
touch with nature. Something of the same power-
ful simplicity is to be found in the vases by M.
and Mme. Felix Massoul. M. Bonvallet makes
leather his speciality, and works with a thorough
appreciation of its possibilities. Among all these
beautiful works one noticed also the sculptures of
Rozet and Max Blondat.
In the present evolution of decorative art in
France, the design of fabrics has remained some-
what in the rear, but the firm of Cornille, aided by
some of our best decorative artists, such as MM.
Follot, Dufrene, and Bernard, have produced some
furnishing fabrics which show a decided advance.
M. Alfred Roll has been unanimously re-elected
LIVING-ROOM IN IVORY ENAMEL, WITH PAINTED DECORATION. DESIGNED BY WILHELM KIMBEL; EXECUTED BY
KIMBEL AND FRIEDRICHSEN, BERLIN
(See Berlin Studio- Talk, p. 1S4)
153