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THE STUDIO AMERICAN PAINTING at the Whitney Museum CONTEMPORARY PERSONALITIES by Wyndham Lewis GLYN PHILPOT, R.A. by R. H. WILENSKI A Royal Dolls’ House MODERN JAPANESE COLOUR PRINTS --- NOVEMBER 1932 2s. NET
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PITMAN'S ART BOOKS WOOD ENGRAVING SINCE EIGHTEEN NINETY BY BERNARD SLEIGH, R.B.S.A. A record of the training, observations and experiences of a master wood engraver over a period of forty years. The author's reminiscences make fascinating reading for all who are interested in this branch of the Fine Arts, and include among them a fund of hints and sage advice on technique. The book contains a magnificent collection of engravings by past and contemporary masters. Crown 4to, cloth gilt, 164 pp., 21s. net ETCHING & ETCHINGS A Guide to Technique and to Print Collecting BY FRANK L. EMANUEL "To the growing literature on etching and etchers Mr. Emanuel now makes a welcome addition, for his method of approach is unusual and refreshing.... this book breaks away from convention, explores the craft from this angle and from that, and thereby contrives to give a totality both informing and speculative, not only for etchers, but for collectors and amateurs also.... As a guide to technique, these pages tell all that need be known of making and printing every kind of printing and engraving." THE STUDIO Demy 4to, cloth gilt, with 238 illustrations. 30s. net Full details post free. Order from a bookseller or: Sir ISAAC PITMAN & SONS Ltd. Parker St., Kingsway, London, W.C.2 MELBOURNE TORONTO NEW YORK L. CORNELISSEN & SON supply SCRAPER BOARDS in 12 various grains. Drawings on Scraper Boards enable the Artist to have half-tone effects reproduced by Line Blocks. Samples will be sent free. Also supply Bristol Boards, Fashion Cards, Chalks, Brushes, Inks, Process White and all requisites for Black and White Full price list will be sent on application. 22 GT. QUEEN ST., W.C.2 'Phone Holborn 3304 ARTHUR TOOTH & SONS LTD. PAINTINGS BY BEN NICHOLSON SCULPTURE BY BARBARA HEPWORTH On Exhibition during November 155 NEW BOND STREET, W.1
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Estate of John Gibbins, deceased, Ruskin Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham Collection of Bronzes by JACOB EPSTEIN Cingalese Woman --- Mary (see illus.) --- Dolores --- Girl’s Head --- Eileen --- Oriel No. 1 --- Mrs. Epstein --- Oriel No. 2 --- Peggy Jean Epstein --- Rabindranath Tagore --- OWING to the death of Mr. John Gibbins, the Executors have to offer for Immediate Sale this Unique Collection. The Bronzes can only be seen by appointment, which can be obtained from Messrs. THOMAS GUEST & PEARSON, Solicitors, 29 Temple Row, Birmingham, Telephone, Central 0163, or Mr. RICHARD HANCOCK, F.A.I., Auctioneer and Valuer, 33 Paradise Street, Birmingham, Telephone, Midland 5994. The Executors are prepared to consider the sale of the Gallery as a going concern, but any proposal must first be made in writing to the above-named Solicitors. There is a very extensive stock of great variety and of very high quality—probably the best in the provinces AD. I
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THE STUDIO Edited by C. Geoffrey Holme. Number 476, Volume CIV CONTENTS FOR NOVEMBER 1932 Beauty, Utility and the Wash Basin: Editorial 247 A Gallery of American Painting, by Margaret Breuning 248 In an article illustrated from the Whitney Museum, New York, which fulfils somewhat of the function of the Luxembourg at Paris, or the Tate Gallery in London, the author answers the question "What is American Art To-day?" Contemporary Personalities by Wyndham Lewis 262 A series of seven portraits of English men and women typical of the age, selected from his recent exhibition. The Court at Buckingham Palace, painted by Sir John Lavery, R.A. 269 Aspects of Art Education in Britain and America, by A. M. Hind 274 A study by an authority who has held the Slade Professorship at Oxford and the Norton Professorship at Harvard, on the occasion of the opening of the new Courtauld Institute of Art in London. British Interior Architects of To-day: 6, Betty Joel 276 A Royal Dolls' House, by Dr. Karl Gröber 279 Glyn Philpot, R.A., on his "New Manner," by R. H. Wilenski 282 A conversation between a well-known art-critic and a painter which reveals the artist's point of view in an interesting manner. Designs in Cast Iron; Albini and Palanti 286 The Art of the Manuscript Book, by Graily Hewitt 288 Modern Japanese Colour-Prints 290 Art News 295 Reviews of Books 299 SUPPLEMENTS IN COLOUR St. Paul, landscape by Nadia Benois Frontispiece The Earl of Lonsdale, K.G., study by Sir John Lavery 271 Interior, by Betty Joel 277 Snow Scene of Matsui Bridge, by Kazuma 293 Nottingham Castle, by Loxton Knight 297 In the Gardens of the Luxor Hotel, by William Gaunt 301 CONTENTS FOR DECEMBER ART IN HUNGARY TO-DAY: THE SKETCH BOOKS OF SIR WILLIAM ORPEN: THE TALIESIN FELLOWSHIP, A MODERN GUILD: COLOUR LITHOGRAPHY Telephone: Whitehall 3267 (two lines). Telegrams: Rhombic, London EDITORIAL. Valuable originals are usually insured while in custody of The Studio, but it must be understood that all material is sent, and received, at owner's risk. Contributors should submit photographs, for first consideration, rather than originals. All material should bear full name and address, and be accompanied by return postage. Personal Enquiries should be accompanied by a stamped and addressed envelope. The Editor can only be seen by appointment. AGENTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS. Home, 2s. per copy; 28s. per annum, post free. Found Volume 15s. Overseas, British Dominions, India, Countries in Postal Union, 30s. post free. Canada (The Musson Peak Co., 225 Jarvis St., Toronto), 26s. post free. France (Librairie d'Art Louis Reynaud, 52 Rue d'Assas, Paris 6), frs. 170 post free. Italy (Galleria Pesaro, Via Manzoni 12a, Milan) L-125. U.S.A. (Published under the title "The London Studio"), $5.00, by The Studio Publications Incorporated, 381 Fourth Avenue, New York, to whom orders from U.S. readers should be sent for all Studio Publications. ADVERTISEMENTS. For advertisement rates apply to the Advertisement Dept., 44 Leicester Square. Copy by 1st of month prior to publication. No responsibility accepted for loss or damage of material or drawings sent to Box Nos. or otherwise in response to advertisements. LONDON: THE STUDIO LTD., 44 LEICESTER SQUARE, W.C.2
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--- Color Woodcut Limited Edition "LA GITANA" Size $12 \times 9\frac{1}{2}$ Price £4 4 0 EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS in OIL, TEMPERA and WATER COLOR ALSO PASTELS and COLOR PRINTS by LOXTON KNIGHT DURING NOVEMBER — DECEMBER BROOK STREET ART GALLERY LTD. 14 BROOK STREET, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON, W.1 AD. III
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NOVEMBER EXHIBITIONS ALBANY GALLERY, 17 Sackville Street, W.1. Exhibition of Book Jackets, Illustrations and Original Works—as shown by Sharmid (Artists’ Agent) (open 1st for two weeks). ALPINE CLUB GALLERY, Mill Street, Conduit Street, W.1. Paintings, Prints, Drawings and Original Christmas Cards—Groups of Work by Helen Bedford, Muriel Dawson, Phyllis Gardner, Delphis Gardner, E. Kirkpatrick, A. L. Rankin, Elsie Garrett Rice, E. J. Rimington, Freda B. Rope, Mary A. Sloane, A. F. Trotter, Josephine Whately, Ursula Wood, Kate M. Wyatt. 10—5.30 (daily). (2nd—12th.) ARLINGTON GALLERY, 22 Old Bond Street, W.1. (1) Japanese Dolls and Toys (in aid of the Cheyne Hospital for Children) (closes 11th). 10—6 (Saturdays 10—4). Admission 1s. (2) Royal Scottish Society of Water-colour Artists (opens 16th). 10—5.30. Admission 1s. BETTACYNE GALLERY, 11 Sackville Street, W.1. Works of Art in Glass for Profitable Pleasure and Decorative Enrichment. BRITISH MUSEUM, Great Russell Street, W.C.1. Permanent Exhibition: Manuscripts, Prints, Drawings, Ancient Sculptures and Antiquities. Special Exhibitions: (1) English Bookbinding. (2) Indian Art. (3) Percy and Goldsmith Papers. (4) MS. Forsyte Chronicles. BROOK STREET GALLERY, 14 Brook Street, W.1. November 1—8, Water-colours by Lady Cohen. 9th—16th, Paintings by Miss G. Tydeman. November 14—December 10, Paintings by Loxton Knight. FINE ART SOCIETY LTD., 148 New Bond Street, W.1. (1) Paintings by Gluck. (2) Water-colours of Palestine and the Holy Land by S. Dennant Moss. FOYLE ART GALLERY, Trefoile House, Manette Street, Charing Cross Road, W.C.2. Drawings by M. J. Adams and Ruth Adams, Wood Sculpture by Phyllis Yglesias. (4th—25th.) 10—7 (daily). IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM, South Kensington, S.W.7. Permanent Exhibition of Works executed by Artists during the War. (Sundays 2.30—6.) LEGER GALLERIES, 13 Old Bond Street, W.1. Paintings and Drawings by William Gaunt, October 28—November 12. Paintings and Drawings by Clifford Hall, November 16—December 3. LEICESTER GALLERIES, Leicester Square, W.C.2. (1) Water-colours by Paul Nash. (2) Drawings by Peter Arno. Admission 1s. NATIONAL GALLERY, Trafalgar Square, W.C.2. Old Masters. 10—4 (daily). Sundays 2—4. Thursdays and Fridays 6d.; other days free. NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY, St. Martin’s Place, W.C.2. British Celebrities of the Past. (Lectures at 3 p.m. Monday—Friday.) Special Exhibition: Scott Centenary. 10—4 (Sundays 2—4). Thursdays and Fridays 6d.; other days free. NEW BURLINGTON GALLERIES, Burlington Gardens, W.1. New English Art Club (opens 10th). REDFERN GALLERY, 27 Old Bond Street, W.1. Recent Oils by R. O. Dunlop. ROWLEY GALLERY OF DECORATIVE ART LTD., 140—2 Church Street, Kensington, W.8. No exhibition—galleries being enlarged. ROYAL INSTITUTE GALLERIES, 195 Piccadilly, W.1. (1) 49th Annual Exhibition of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters (closes 7th). (2) Royal Society of Portrait Painters. (President: Sir John Lavery, R.A., etc.) Opens 19th.) Admission 1s. 10—5. ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY, 35 Russell Square, W.C.1. Exhibition of Kinematography (opens 14th). TATE GALLERY, Millbank, S.W.1. British and Foreign Modern Painting and Sculpture. 10—Dusk (Sundays 2—Dusk). Special Exhibitions: (1) George Chimary (1774—1862). (2) Professor W. R. Lethaby (1857—1931). 10—4 (Sunday 2—4). VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM, South Kensington, S.W.7. Permanent Exhibition. Special Exhibitions: (1) Temporary Display of New Acquisitions in Central Court. (2) English Illustrated Children’s Books in North Court (closes 12th). (3) Baxter Prints in Room 73. WALKER’S GALLERIES, 118 New Bond Street, W.1. (1) Paintings and Crafts by Catherine Ouless, Estella Canziani, R.B.A., Marta Bowerley and Helen Rock (2nd—15th). (2) Wildflowers from Italy, etc., by Mr. and Mrs. J. Armstrong Neame (3rd—16th). (3) Finley Mackinnon—Memorial Exhibition (opens 17th). (4) Water-colour Drawings by Ione Burrows (18th—24th). WALLACE COLLECTION, Manchester Square, W.1. Permanent Exhibition of Paintings, Sculpture, Furniture and Armour. 10—5 (Sundays 2—5). Tuesdays and Fridays 6d.; other days free. All Galleries open 10—6, Sats. 10—1, and admission free, unless otherwise stated. Applications for entries on this page should be addressed to ART EXHIBITIONS BUREAU, 3-5 Burlington Gardens, W.1. AD. IV
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LEICESTER GALLERIES LEICESTER SQUARE, LONDON AUTUMN EXHIBITIONS Recent Paintings by MARK GERTLER (Until November 5) Water-Colours by PAUL NASH (Opening November 5) Drawings by PETER ARNO (November 12) First Exhibition in England of the famous American artist’s cartoons J. LEGER & SON LONDON : BRUSSELS : NEW YORK LONDON and the LEVANT Paintings and Drawings BY WILLIAM GAUNT October 28th—November 12th Paintings and Drawings BY CLIFFORD HALL November 16th—December 3rd 13 OLD BOND STREET, W.1 Telephone: Regent 2679 THE ART DIGEST IS AMERICA’S LEADING ART PUBLICATION Appearing semi-monthly, it presents a digest of all the latest art news and opinion of the world, and is indispensable to Art Lovers, Artists and Educators This news-magazine has no bias in favour of any “ism” or movement, and represents with fairness all sections of America. SUBSCRIPTION: United States One Year . . . $3.00 Single Copies . . . $0.25 Canada One Year . . . $4.20 Other Countries „ . . . $3.40 Address: 116 East 59th Street, New York City Pair Oak Wall Boxes 45/- Mirror, polished edges, 55/- Oak Stool in lining 30/- SIMPLE MODERN FURNISHING FOR ALL ROOMS P. E. GANE LTD. COLLEGE GREEN BRISTOL. Write for Catalogue. AD. V
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NOW is the time to VISIT AMERICA AMERICA . . . towering buildings of seventy, of one hundred stories . . . bridges of amazing size and beauty . . . theatres like exotic palaces . . . hotels of a thousand rooms and more, with veritable armies of servants to make you supremely comfortable . . . stores that serve thirty thousand patrons a day . . . AMERICA . . . vast in material achievement, in energy . . . the New World—so distinct and different that it must be seen with your own eyes. Now you can go at a cost that is trifling compared with the experience that awaits you. In time, 20 days or more; in money, a hundred pounds or so. Travel costs are down, living expenses are down. Now is the time to visit America! CHICAGO, America’s second city, celebrates “A CENTURY OF PROGRESS” with a great International Exposition, from June to November in 1933. All the world is invited to attend. A DELIGHTFUL VOYAGE You are in the New World the moment you step aboard the great ships of United States Lines fleet, headed by the LEVIATHAN, mightiest vessel that flies the American flag. Call at our offices for full information on rates, accommodations, sailing dates, or write for the interesting leaflet, “VISIT AMERICA”. UNITED STATES LINES 1 Cockspur St., London 17 Harrow St., Liverpool --- THE SHERRY-NETHERLANDFifth Avenue at 59th StreetNew YorkFamous residence hotel overlooking Central Park and 59th St. Plaza, near the smartest shops and theatres, quickly accessible to business and financial centers. Rooms of private-home luxury, competent domestic staff. From $6 the day, with private bath. --- THE SAVOY-PLAZAFifth Avenue at 59th StreetNew YorkIdeally located on Fifth Avenue, flanking the plaza at the entrance to and overlooking the two and one-half mile green expanse of Central Park, these distinguished hotels offer the highest standard of hospitality. Two thousand-odd rooms luxuriously appointed . . . every detail of comfort to make your visit enjoyable. As the guest of The Plaza or Savoy-Plaza, you will live at an internationally-known address. From $6 the day, with private bath. --- THE PLAZAFifth Avenue at 59th StreetNew York --- ST. MORITZ ON-THE-PARKSixth Avenue at 59th StreetNew YorkThe thirty-first floor Sky Salon for dining and dancing; Rumpelmayer’s patisserie for breakfast and afternoon tea are delightful features of the St. Moritz — the New York home of many persons of prominence. The hotel faces on Central Park. From $4 the day, with private bath. --- THE ROOSEVELTMadison Avenue at 46th StreetNew YorkIn the very heart of New York . . . fashionable Fifth and Park Avenues one block away. Broadway’s theatres two or three. Yet its 1100 rooms (with 1100 baths) are delightfully quiet. Gymnasium, swimming pool, 3 restaurants, over 30 shops. From $4.50 the day, with private bath. --- THE WESTBURY15 East 69th StreetNew YorkOffers the quiet, unobtrusive luxury of the finest home . . . servants carefully trained to give unsurpassed hotel service. In Manhattan’s most fashionable quarter, 10 minutes from theatre and shopping districts. Apartments of unique charm from $5 the day, with private bath. --- THE MURRAYPark Avenue at 38th StreetNew YorkFashionable Park Avenue address . . . low rates . . . a most pleasing combination! Located in the heart of exclusive Murray Hill, within easy walking distance of shops, theatres, clubs and galleries. Delightful 2-room suites, with serving pantries. From $7 the day, with private bath. --- THE SHOREHAMResort HotelWashington, D. C.Newest of the de luxe hotels in the National Capital. Next to a magnificent park, free from traffic sounds. Within 10 minutes of the White House. Pipe organ concerts in the Lounge . . . indoor golf . . . swimming pool . . . 800 sunlit outside rooms . . . from $4 the day, with private bath. --- AD. VI
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While Constable was yet unknown REEVES were famous for beautiful Colours. After more than a century REEVES are still famous in the colour-making art REEVES & SON, LTD., 113, CHEAPSIDE, E.C.2. 'Phone: National 7322 --- CONSTABLE . . . HAYWAIN By kind permission of National Gallery ESTD. 1766 --- AMONG THE FINER THINGS OF LIFE Superb craftsmanship working on exquisite Virginia leaf has produced in PLAYERS N°3 a cigarette that satisfies the most exacting Smoker PLAYER'S N° 3 EXTRA QUALITY VIRGINIA 10 FOR 8° 20 FOR 1/4 50 FOR 3/3 100 FOR 6/4 With or without Cork Tips ISSUED BY THE IMPERIAL TOBACCO COMPANY (OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND), LTD. AD. VII
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200 Guineas for BOX DESIGNS Messrs. Cadbury Brothers Limited offer the following prizes for chocolate box designs: First prize - 100 guineas Second prize - 50 guineas Two third prizes - 25 guineas each All entries will be judged by a special committee consisting of SIR JOHN LAVERY, R.A., MISS EDITH EVANS JOSEPH EMBERTON, ESQ., A.R.I.B.A., F. J. MARQUIS, ESQ. TOM PURVIS, ESQ. Winning entries will become the property of Cadbury Bros. Ltd., who will have the right to purchase the copyright of any others by arrangement. Designs should be for one of the following sizes of lb. boxes and should be suitable for good class assortments selling at about 4/- per lb.: Overall size — $10 \frac{3}{8}" \times 14 \frac{1}{2}"$ . Lid size $5 \frac{1}{2}" \times 8 \frac{1}{2}"$ Overall size — $10 \frac{3}{8}" \times 14 \frac{1}{2}"$ . Lid size $7 \frac{1}{2}" \times 11 \frac{1}{2}"$ Designs submitted should be for reproduction in not more than 5 colours and embossing. Consideration will be given not only to the artistic merit and suitability of the designs to confectionery containers, but also to their suitability for (a) Reproduction. (b) Making massed displays in shops. Entries should be sent to Cadbury Bros. Ltd., Bourneville, marked "Design Competition", and should be received not later than December 17. Specially made for Artists. 12 Assorted Pens 1/6 Twelve assorted Gilott Drawing Pens on card for 1/6. Every Pen a superb Gilott production—made from the finest materials. Beautifully finished—flexible—with a point for every class of work. Of all Stationers, Artists' Colourmen. 1/6 a card, or post free from Jos. Gilott for 1/7. JOSEPH GILLOTT'S DRAWING PENS JOSEPH GILLOTT & SONS, Ltd. Pen Makers to His Majesty the King Victoria Works, Birmingham BOOKS RECEIVED Recent Art Monographs and Manuals The Sculptor and the Living Model. By ERIC GILL. (Sheed & Ward, 2d. 6d.) A characteristically stimulating and cogent pamphlet by this versatile artist produced with the usual elegance in a limited edition at the Golden Cockrel Press. The Place of Art in a University. By HERBERT READ. (Oliver & Boyd, 28 pages, 1d.) An inaugural lecture by the Watson Gordon Professor of Fine Art in Edinburgh University. Modern Art and Revolution. By SIR MICHAEL SADLER. (Hogarth Press, 1d.) A further interesting contribution to the current Art-Industry-Life theme, which is itself a "sign of the times." Introduction to the Art of J. Dooijewaard. By CORNELIUS VERH. (Amsterdam: Frans Buffa & Zonen.) An essay, with English translation, on this Dutch painter's work with twenty well-reproduced plates. Juli Ravenna. By GIUSEPPE MARCHIORI. Filippo de Pisio. By GIOVANNI CAVICCHIOLI. (Venice: Nord-Est.) Each volume contains a monograph on the artist, and respectively 26 and 25 plates of paintings and drawings. Le Gréco. By JEAN CASSON. Félix Trutat. By MADELEINE LEVINGER. (Paris: Editions Rieder, wrappers, 20 frs.) Here are two more useful monographs. The Greco is the twenty-first volume in the well-known Maîtres de l'Art Ancien series, and contains 64 pages of text and 65 plates in photogravure. Cinematic Design. By LEONARD HACKER. (Boston: American Photographic Publishing Co.) A discussion of many important aspects of motion picture technique, to which are subjoined a number of interesting little scenarios of the most various natures. The Film in National Life. (Allen & Unwin, 1d.) The report of the Commission on Educational and Cultural Films as to the service the film may render to national life. Die Praxis des Modernen Kupferstiches. By ALOIS KOSCH-GORLITZ. (Leipzig: A. Hartleben's Verlag, wrappers, Rm. 2.) An illustrated handbook on line-engraving on copper, in the German manner of to-day. Modern Lettering from A to Z. By A. CECIL WADE. (Pitman, 12s. 6d.) A manual which confines itself chiefly to illustration of styles of lettering, many of which should, however, be treated as cautionary. Features and Faces. By GEORGE BRIDGMAN. (Lane, 8s. 6d.) A book of sketches of heads and details of the human face from a variety of angles for the student. Two Travel Books Land of the Gold Mobur. By LADY LOWTHER. (Philip Allan, 12d. 6d.) A Pilgrimage on the Thames. By DONALD MAXWELL. (Bles, 7s. 6d.) Another lady has visited India and recorded her impressions and much curious information therewith. For instance, one learns that the Viceroy shot, at Gwalior, the second longest tiger on record—a very long thin one. Lord Hardinge, however, holds the record for long tigers, it appears. There are 51 illustrations, those of architectural features being particularly good. An admirable book for those who wish to globe-trot in the company of a distinguished and witty lady. Mr. Maxwell, who will be remembered for his records of Mesopotamia and Palestine in war time, has written an account of an exploration of the Thames, its places and its people from Gravesend up to Oxford, and illustrated it with line drawings of admirable quality. Early California Costumes, 1769-1847. By MACKEY AND SOOY. (Oxford, 18s.) An interesting volume of 24 good, simple line drawings of types of the period, with detailed descriptions and explanation of each costume, compiled from records and other sources. There is a bibliography, and the whole should do much to clear up mistaken ideas on the subject of the clothing of the early days of California. AD. VIII
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Supplement ILLUSTRATED BOOKS OF THE AUTUMN SEASON 1932 Published by The Studio Ltd. ARTISTS’ COUNTRY THE STUDIO SPECIAL AUTUMN NUMBER. Commentary by G. S. Sandilands. The painter, with his eye trained to perceive beauty of form and colour, can be relied upon to find the picturesque. In this book are collected together the artist’s own impressions of many beauty spots. Over 200 half-tone and 8 colour plates. Cloth, 1os. 6d. net. Wrappers, 7s. 6d. net. THE STUDIO LTD., 44 LEICESTER SQUARE, LONDON
