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THE LARGEST CIRCULATION IN THE WORLD OF ANY MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO THE ARTS THE · STUDIO An Illustrated Magazine of Fine & Applied Art JULY 15 '98 VOL. 14 No. 64 5 Henrietta Street Covent Garden LONDON W.C Monthly $\frac{1}{2}$

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THE STUDIO. EDITED BY CHARLES HOLME. Contents, July 15th, 1898. SUPPLEMENTS.—A REPRODUCTION IN COLOURS OF A LANDSCAPE IN OILS by BERTRAM PRIESTMAN (Frontispiece); AN AUTO-LITHOGRAPH by BERTRAM PRIESTMAN; A REPRODUCTION IN COLOURS OF A SKETCH FOR A MUSIC CABINET by M. H. BAILLIE SCOTT; A TINTED REPRODUCTION OF THE BALZAC MONUMENT, by AUGUSTE RODIN; A REPRODUCTION IN COLOURS OF FOUR DESIGNS FOR BELT-BUCKLES; AN AUTO-LITHOGRAPH PORTRAIT OF MR. GLADSTONE, by J. McCLURE HAMILTON. THE WORK OF BERTRAM PRIESTMAN. By A. L. BALDRY. Twelve Illustrations . . . PAGE 77 EVESHAM AS A SKETCHING-GROUND. By ALFRED PATERSON. Five Illustrations by E. H. NEW . . . 87 SOME FURNITURE FOR THE NEW PALACE, DARM-STADT. By M. H. BAILLIE SCOTT. Nine Illustrations . . . 91 TANAGRA TERRA-COTTAS. By MARCUS B. HUISH. Eleven Illustrations . . . 97 ANOTHER WORD ON RODIN, WITH ESPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE BALZAC MONUMENT. Two Illustrations . . . 107 THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PAINTERS, SCULPTORS, AND GRAVERS. By G. SAUTER. Eleven Illustrations . . . 109 STUDIO-TALK. (From Our Own Correspondents)— LONDON. Twenty-three Illustrations . . . 122 | GLASGOW . . . 134 LIVERPOOL. One Illus. . . . 132 | BERLIN . . . 134 BIRMINGHAM . . . 133 | PARIS. Four Illustrations . . . 138 AWARDS IN “THE STUDIO” PRIZE COMPETITIONS. Fifteen Illustrations . . . 143 THE LAY FIGURE . . . 150 THE HIGHEST AWARDS AT ALL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS. JEFFREY & CO'S To BE HAD OF ALL DECORATORS FREE FROM ARSENIC FACTORY SHOW ROOM 64 ESSEX ROAD, LONDON ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS SPECIAL DESIGNS BY Walter Crane, Lewis F. Day, Heywood Sumner, etc. THE BOOKS OF NEW PATTERNS CONTAIN WALL PAPERS OF ALL CLASSES Suited for the Entire Decoration of a House, AND ARE NOW BEING EXHIBITED AT JEFFREY & CO.'S NEW SHOW ROOMS AT FACTORY, 64 ESSEX ROAD, ISLINGTON, LONDON, N. (Near Agricultural Hall). IMPORTANT TO ADVERTISERS. IN Future, New Advertisements and Alterations in Current Announcements MUST reach this Office not later than the 1st of the Month for which intended. ROTTMANN & CO. MANUFACTURERS —Japanese leathers and SPECIALISTS & ENGLISH RELIEFS STENCILS & HANDPAINTED DECORATIONS etc. SHOW ROOMS 26 GARLICK HILL BEHIND MANSION/HOUSE STATION LONDON EC.

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Geo. Rowney & Co.'s Registered Sketching Case. Reg. No. 270111 Including Colours, Brushes, & Pencil, Without Increase of Ordinary Thickness. THIS Case, from its great convenience and portability, is particularly adapted to the use of Artists and Amateurs desirous of having the materials at hand for a hasty Sketch without being encumbered with the weight of an ordinary box. MADE IN THE TWO FOLLOWING SIZES: "8vo Impl." containing a 12-leaf Whatman Block, 10 in. by 7 in., and a Pocket for Loose Sketches, Pencil, Two Sable Hair Brushes, and Twelve Colours, viz.:—Permanent Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Vermilion, Light Red, Crimson Alizarin, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Madder Brown, Prussian Blue, French Ultramarine, and Hooker's Green No. 2. Price 15s., Fitted Complete. "16mo Impl." containing a 12-leaf Whatman Block, 7 in. by 5 in. and a Pocket for Loose Sketches, Pencil, Two Fitch Hair Brushes, and Nine Colours, viz.:—Permanent Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Raw Sienna, Vermilion, Light Red, Crimson Alizarin, Burnt Umber, Prussian Blue and Permanent Blue. Price 10s. 6d., Fitted Complete. A Japanned Tin Palette opens out when the Case is in Use, as shown in above Illustration. Manufactured only by GEO. ROWNEY & CO., 64 Oxford Street, London. To be obtained from all Stationers and Artists' Colourmen throughout the Kingdom. OLD MASTERS. REMBRANDT, DURER, OSTADE, ETC. Fine Selection of Modern Etchings By SEYMOUR CAMERON, HADEN, MERYON, WHISTLER, BUHOT, ETC. always on View at Mr. R. Gutekunst's Gallery, 16 KING STREET, ST. JAMES'S, S.W. SOLE AGENTS, TONKS LTD. TRADE MARK HOOKHAM'S PATENT PIANO PICTURE WIRE PER 100 FEET THE GREATEST COMBINATION OF STRENGTH WITH NEATNESS 500000 PICTURES HONG WITH THIS LINE IN 1897 TO BE CHARGED ALL IRONMONGERS AD. I

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THE STUDIO INTERNATIONAL PRIZE COMPETITIONS FOR RULES SEE PAGE XXII CLASS A.—INDUSTRIAL DESIGNS. Closes Aug. 1. A. xvii. DESIGN FOR AN EMBROIDERED CUSHION-COVER. (Particulars appeared in the May Number.) Closes Sept. 1. A. xviii. DESIGN FOR A HOT-WATER JUG. (Particulars appeared in the June Number.) Closes Oct. 1. A. xix. SKETCH DESIGN FOR A METAL SIGN. The design is required for a bracket-sign, and must be made suitable for execution in wrought-iron and embossed copper. The design, which must not be heraldic, should embody the letters "N. & G." either as a monogram or otherwise. Drawings may be made in either line or monochrome-wash, at the option of the Competitor, but a simple yet striking and practicable design will be preferred. Size of drawing not to exceed a page of THE STUDIO. FIRST PRIZE: Five Guineas; SECOND PRIZE: Two Guineas. Drawings, packed flat, to be received at the London Office OF THE STUDIO by October 1. Closes Dec. 1. A. xx. DESIGN FOR A CARPET IN FIVE COLOURS. The design required is for a Carpet in five colours, in the flat, or severe decorative style. PRIZE: Twenty Pounds. Drawings, packed flat, to be received at the London Office OF THE STUDIO by December 1. Closes Dec. 1. A. xxi. DESIGN FOR A CARPET IN THE FLORAL STYLE. Not more than five whole colours to be introduced; but one, or if thought desirable, two of the colours may be "shaded" or "planted" in the length of the design. PRIZE: Twenty Pounds. Drawings, packed flat, to be received at the London Office OF THE STUDIO by December 1. Closes Dec. 1. A. xxii. DESIGN FOR AN AXMINSTER CARPET. The design required is for an Axminster carpet in the severe decorative style. Ten to twelve whole colours may be introduced. PRIZE: Twenty Pounds. Drawings, packed flat, to be received at the London Office OF THE STUDIO by December 1. Closes Dec. 1. A. xxiii. DESIGN FOR AN AXMINSTER CARPET IN THE FLORAL STYLE. Ten to sixteen colours may be introduced, five or six of which may be "planted."* PRIZE: Twenty Pounds. Drawings, packed flat, to be received at the London Office OF THE STUDIO by December 1. In each of the above Competitions (A. xx., A. xxi., A. xxii. and A. xxiii.) the design is to be executed in colours, upon stout white paper, and to be drawn full-size. The width of the design in each case to be 27 inches, and the length of the repeat not less than 18 inches, and not more than 54 inches. The design may either "drop" or "straight match." It must be technically workable. In judging the designs special consideration will be given to effective and appropriate colourings. Each competitor may send in as many designs as he wishes for each class, but each drawing must be distinctly marked with the number of the Competition and with the Competitor's pseudonym. The Prize Designs in each Competition shall become the property of the donors of the prizes, who are also open to purchase a certain number of the unsuccessful designs at prices to be agreed upon hereafter. *NOTE.—A "straight match" pattern is one in which two identical breadths laid side by side will match exactly straight across. In a "drop" pattern the breadths will match when the beginning of the repeat in one is placed by the middle of the repeat in the other. "Planting" or "shading" means the division of a whole colour into different shades, or into bands of different colours running side by side in the length of the design. See "Practical Designing," published by G. Bell & Sons.) CLASS B.—DRAWINGS FOR BOOK ILLUSTRATION, &c. B. xix. ILLUSTRATION FOR "EVANGELINE." (Particulars appeared in the May Number.) Closes Aug. 1. B. xx. A SET OF DECORATIVE INITIAL LETTERS. (Particulars appeared in the June Number.) Closes Sept. 1. B. xxi. ILLUSTRATION FOR TENNYSON'S "GARDENER'S DAUGHTER." Closes Oct. 1. Drawings to be executed in black ink upon white cardboard. Size not to exceed a page of THE STUDIO. FIRST PRIZE: One Guinea; SECOND PRIZE: Half-a-Guinea. Drawings, packed flat, to be received at the London Office OF THE STUDIO by October 1. CLASS C.—SKETCHES FROM NATURE. C. xvi. STUDY OF AN OLD BRIDGE. (Particulars appeared in the May Number.) Closes Aug. 1. C. xvii. STUDY OF BOATS. (Particulars appeared in the June Number.) Closes Sept. 1. C. xviii. PICTURESQUE COTTAGES. Closes Oct. 1. Drawings, which may consist of a single cottage or a group of cottages, to be executed in black ink upon white cardboard. Size not to exceed a page of THE STUDIO. FIRST PRIZE: One Guinea; SECOND PRIZE: Half-a-Guinea. Drawings, packed flat, to be received at the London Office OF THE STUDIO by October 1. CLASS D.—PHOTOGRAPHS FROM NATURE. D. x. RIVER SCENE. Closes Aug. 1. D. xi. SEASCAPE. Closes Sept. 1. D. xii. FARMYARD. Closes Oct. 1. All Photographs should be sent in mounted upon firm card, without margin. FIRST PRIZE: One Guinea; SECOND PRIZE: Half-a-Guinea. The right of reproducing any Photograph sent in is reserved. Competitors who wish their prints returned must enclose sufficient stamps to defray postage. Photographs to be received at the London Office of THE STUDIO by October 1. Particulars of another important Competition appear on page AD. ix. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO COMPETITORS.—The number of drawings, &c., received each month in connection with these Competitions being very large, the Editor wishes it to be clearly understood that while every effort will be made to forward as promptly as possible to their owners those designs with which the requisite sum for postage has been enclosed, he cannot, under any circumstances, guarantee a definite date for their return. THE ANNUAL SKETCHING CLASS in NORMANDY IN CONNECTION WITH THE GROSVENOR LIFE SCHOOL (Parisian Studio in London), Will Commence on July 15, for Two Months. Principal: Mr. W. J. DONNE. Inclusive Terms under £8 per month. For further particulars, apply to THE SECRETARY, Grosvenor Studio, Vauxhall Bridge, S.W. AD. II

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KODAK PHOTOGRAPHY CAN BE MASTERED IN A FEW MINUTES. ONE OF THE GREATEST ATTRACTIONS OF THE KODAK SYSTEM IS THAT NO DARK ROOM IS REQUIRED FOR CHANGING THE FILMS. FRESH SPOOLS ARE COMFORTABLY PUT INTO THE KODAKS IN DAYLIGHT. KODAKS ARE SUPPLIED SPECIALLY SUITABLE FOR TOURISTS, CYCLISTS, ARTISTS AND ALL HOLIDAY MAKERS FROM £1 1s. TO £5 5s. EASTMAN Photographic Materials Company, Limited, 43 Clerkenwell Rd., LONDON, E.C. Retail Branches: 60 Cheapside, E.C.; 115-117 Oxford St., W.; 171-173 Regent St., W. A.SANDERSON & SONS MANUFACTURERS OF HIGHEST CLASS WALL PAPERS DESIGNS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AT CHISWICK OR BY APPOINTMENT AT 52 BERNERS ST. WORKS CHISWICK NEAREST RY.STATION.TURNHAM GREEN Longden & Co. London Office 447 Oxford Street W. Works Phoenix Foundry Sheffield Makers of Grates Fenders Fireirons Wrought-Iron Work Ornamental Brass and Bronze Work AD. III

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EXHIBITIONS NOW OPEN Dudley Gallery Art Society. Royal Academy. New English Art Club. New Gallery. Royal Society of British Artists. Royal Inst. of Painters in Water Colours. Munich International Exhibition. (Dicksee & Co.) Munich Secession Exhibition. (Dicksee & Co.) C. A. G. Manchester Exhibition of Clarence Whaites' Work. (Dicksee & Co.) Derby Spring Exhibition. (Bourlet & Sons.) York City Art Gallery. (Bourlet & Sons.) Brighton Water Colour. (Bourlet & Sons.) Berlin Inter. Exhib. (Dicksee & Co.) Düsseldorf Artists. Prague Inter. Exhib. (Dicksee & Co.) Bellman, Ivey & Carter's Sculpture Galleries, 157A New Bond Street, W. Exhibition of Embroideries, Jon. Harris & Sons, Ltd., 25 Old Bond Street, W. Danish Ceramic Art, Danish House, 294 Regent St. W. FORTHCOMING Liverpool Walker Art Gallery, Autumn Exhibition. (R. D. Aug. 1 to 6. Dicksee & Co.) Manchester City Art Gallery, Autumn Exhibition. (R. D. Aug. 2 to 6. Dicksee & Co.) Birmingham Royal Soc. of Artists. (R. D. Aug. 8 and 9. Bourlet & Sons.) N.B. The names in parentheses are those of the London Agents. R. D.—Receiving Days. O. D.—Opening Days. THE SCULPTURE GALLERIES. TO HER MAJESTY. ARTISTIC PRESENTS SMALL BRONZES AND OBJETS D'ART. Nothing can be more suitable for a well-selected present than a genuine Work of Art in Marble or Bronze. In reading the lists of presents at most fashionable Marriages, one is struck by the quantity of Silver and Jewellery given, which in most cases is more than the recipients have any need of or use for. The majority of these presents suffer by comparison with others of the same kind given by those to whom money is no object, whereas a charming little Statuette, or bust is sure to attract universal notice and admiration without danger of being duplicated. 9 inches high. SKIRT DANCER, SILVER-BRONZE STATUETTE. Copyright. BY S. RUTH CANTON. MARBLEs AND BRONZES BY EMINENT SCULPTORS. BELLMAN, IVEY & CARTER, THE SCULPTURE GALLERIES NEW BOND ST., LONDON, W. AD. IV DICKSEE and Co., 7 RYDER STREET, ST. JAMES'S, LONDON, S.W. Exhibition and Insurance Agents and Packers of Works of Art. OFFICIAL AGENTS (BY APPOINTMENT) FOR BRITISH COMMISSION, Brussels International Exhibition, 1897 LIVERPOOL, Walker Art Gallery. MANCHESTER, City Art Gallery. MANCHESTER, Queen's Park Museum BRADFORD, Art Gallery and Museum. LEEDS, City Art Gallery. ABERDEEN, Artists' Society. DRESDEN, International Exhibition DUDLEY Gallery, Photographic Salon. BERLIN, International Exhibition. BRUSSELS, Société des Beaux-Arts. LILLE, Exhibition, 1898. MUNICH, Annual International Exhibition. MUNICH, Secession Exhibition. PRAQUE, International Exhibition. ST. LOUIS, U.S.A., Exposition. ST. PETERSBURG, Exhibition, 1898. VENICE, Exhibition, 1899. Messrs. DICKSEE & Co. deliver works at the various London Exhibitions, and the Old and New Salons, Paris, and obtain and repack or deliver them at the close of such Exhibitions, and will forward terms on application. Telephone 3992. Telegraphic Address: "Dicksee, London." TO H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES. MARBLEs AND BRONZES GROUPS, BUSTS & STATUETTES. BEING ORIGINALS AND REPRODUCTIONS OF THE LATEST ROYAL ACADEMY AND SALON WORKS

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James Bourlet & Sons, 17 & 18 NASSAU STREET, 11 & 12 UNION MEWS, LONDON, W. Fine Art Packers and Exhibition Agents. ESTABLISHED 50 YEARS. Agents for the following Exhibitions: Royal Society of Artists, Birmingham. Royal Pavilion, Brighton. Corporation Art Gallery, Derby. Corporation Art Gallery, Dudley. Albert Institute, Dundee. Dublin Art Club. Arts and Crafts, Dublin. Royal Institute of the Fine Arts, Glasgow. Storey Institute, Lancaster. Corporation Art Gallery, Oldham. Mappin Art Gallery, Sheffield. Sheffield Art Society, Sheffield. Fine Art Exhibition, Wolverhampton. City Art Gallery, York. Arts and Crafts, Evesham. Corporation Exhibition, Victoria Institute, Worcester. Royal Academy of Arts. Royal Society of British Artists. The Grafton Galleries. Lady Artists. New English Art Club. Southwark and Lambeth Loan Exhibition. Arts and Crafts, London. Slade School, University College. Hogarth Club. Alpine Club. Old and New Salons, Paris. Architectural Exhib.T Square Club, Philadelphia, U.S.A. Telegraphic Address: "TITIAN, LONDON." Telephone No. 1871 Gerrard. PICTURE FRAMING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. THE ROYAL COPENHAGEN PORCELAIN Danish Ceramic Art Vases Figures Plaques BY EMINENT ARTISTS SUITABLE FOR PRESENTATION PURPOSES Danish House, 294 Regent Street, London, W. AD. V Corporation of Glasgow. NEW FINE ART GALLERIES. TO SCULPTORS. The Corporation of Glasgow invite Sculptors to submit Sketch Models to one inch scale for Eight Seated Stone Figures (each about seven feet six inches high over all), forming a portion of the external decoration of the New Fine Art Galleries. The cost of the executed work must not exceed £350 per figure or composition. Conditions of the Competition, together with Lithographed Drawings of the Architectural Surroundings, may be obtained from the Town Clerk, Glasgow. J. D. MARWICK, Town Clerk. CITY CHAMBERS, Glasgow, June 8, 1898. Publishers' Announcement. THE STUDIO. VOL. XIII. IS NOW READY Price Six Shillings. Per Post in the United Kingdom . . . 6s. 6d Per Post, Abroad . . . . . . . . . 7s. 4d. Binding Cases, including Index, per post 2s. 4d. Annual Subscription, including Postage, 16s. payable in advance.

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Educational Mr. HENRY BLACKBURN’S STUDIO Is Open five days a week for the Study and Practice of DRAWING FOR REPRODUCTION. PRIVATE INSTRUCTION AND BY CORRESPONDENCE. > “The course, commencing (when necessary) with drawing from the cast, life, &c., and ending by seeing ‘students’ own work reproduced in metal and printed at the type press.”—EDUCATIONAL REVIEW. 123 Victoria Street, Westminster (near Army and Navy Stores). --- SCHOOL OF ANIMAL PAINTING. 54 Baker Street, W. Principal—W. FRANK CALDERON. Live Models daily from 10 till 4. Anatomy on Saturdays, 10 till 1. Mr. CALDERON will again hold a Summer Class for Outdoor Work at Midhurst, Sussex, from the middle of July until the middle of September. --- AN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PAINTING 13 EDWARDES SQUARE KENSINGTON, W. During the Summer Months the Studio will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Mr. COLLINGS will accompany the Students for Sketching and making Studies direct from Nature one day in each week, and work with them in the Studio on the other two days. Models will be provided for those desirous of working from the Figure. Vacancies for two resident Pupils. For Terms and further Particulars apply at the Studio. --- LAMBETH SCHOOL OF ART, 8t. Oswald’s Place, Upper Kennington Lane, S.E. LIFE SCHOOL. DAY AND EVENING CLASSES. MR. THOMAS McKEGGIE, Head Master. Life Classes for Women. --- Life Classes for Men. --- Head --- Mon. Wed. & Friday --- Head & Costume Model --- Tuesday & Thursday --- Costume Model --- Mon. Wed. & Friday --- Full Length Figure --- Mon. Wed. & Friday --- Full Length Figure --- Tuesday & Thursday --- Special Figure Class --- Saturday --- Figure Composition, Book Decoration and Illustration, “Black and White” Drawing for Reproduction, Landscape, Still Life, and Flower Painting, and all the usual Preparatory Classes. Junior and Senior Sketch Clubs. Re-opened on Monday, October 4. --- The St. Ives School of Art (MARINE AND LANDSCAPE) Under the Direction of Mr. J. NOBLE BARLOW, R.B.A. Mr. LOUIS GRIER (Medallist, Paris Salon) Instruction Is also given in Figure and Still-Life. Students may join at any time. FOR PARTICULARS, ADDRESS THE SECRETARY, THE FOC’SLE, THE ST. IVES SCHOOL OF ART, ST. IVES, CORNWALL. --- THE YELLOW DOOR STUDIO Beckenham S.E. Haltonhour from Charing X and VICTORIA --- THE “SPENLOVE” SCHOOL OF MODERN LANDSCAPE ART The process of painting from the “Sketch” to the Finished Picture - Special opportunities to Students who desire to take up Landscape ART professionally. OUT-DOOR Classes — BLACK & WHITE for illustration [See prospectus] Special Private Lessons are given by Mr. FRANK SPENLOVE-SPENLOVE, R.B.A., at his LONDON STUDIO, HOLLAND PARK, W. AD. VI

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Educational A Cornish School of Landscape and Sea Painting. Intended chiefly for those adopting Painting as a Profession. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MR. JULIUS OLSSON. ASSISTED BY MR. A. M. TALMAGE. For Particulars, address JULIUS OLSSON, ST. IVES, CORNWALL. --- The Richmond School of Landscape Painting CARRINGTON LODGE, 33 Sheen Road, Richmond Principals: Mr. C. E. JOHNSON, R.I., & Mr. R. HUGHES SKETCHING FROM NATURE During August and September Mr. R. Hughes will take Pupils to Sketch from Nature amidst some of the most picturesque surroundings within half an hour’s ride from London Visitors Mr. W. Q. ORCHARDSON, R.A. Mr. COLIN HUNTER, R.A. Sir J. LINTON, P.R.I. Mr. J. MACWHIRTER, R.A. Mr. DAVID MURRAY, A.R.A. Mr. THORNE WAITE, R.W.S. And other distinguished Artists * Address: Mr. R. HUGHES --- Clegg Wilkinson Life School. LIFE CLASSES HELD DAILY. Students Prepared for Royal Academy Schools. N.B.—Mr. Clegg Wilkinson gives Instruction throughout the day. 2 EDWARDES SQUARE STUDIOS, KENSINGTON, W. --- The Surrey School of Landscape Painting Conducted by CLAUDE HAYES, R.I., Woburn Hill, Addlestone, Surrey. Mr. CLAUDE HAYES will continue his Sketching Classes in Suffolk this year, commencing on the 18th of August. --- Camden School of Art and Science Corporation, 4 DALMENY AVENUE, HOLLOWAY, N. Head Master: Mr. FRANCIS BLACK, R.B.A., assisted by specially qualified Masters. All kinds of DRAWING, PAINTING, DESIGN and MODELLING. Life.—EVENING: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7 to 9.30. DAY: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10 to 1 and 2 to 4, for Costume, for Special Drapery Studies, for Modelling, for Book Illustration, and for Design purposes. SPECIAL TECHNICAL CLASSES IN APPLIED ART.—Etching, Book Illustration, Surface Decoration (Panels, Paper Staining, etc.), Fresco, Gesso, Sgraffito, Tapestry Painting, Embroidery, Art Needlework. For quality of work this School of Art again stands on the front line in the Metropolis, having won in the National Competition 1 Gold Medal, 9 Bronze Medals, and 29 Queen’s Prizes. Also a large number of Local Scholarships, Exhibitions, and Free Studentships from the Science and Art Department and the Technical Board. All applications should be made to the Hon. Sec., R. SEYMOUR, Esq., School Address. AD. VII

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Educational Landscape and Figure Painting. MR. T. SHEARD, M.A. R.B.A., Is making arrangements for his Country Sketching Class. To begin June 13. For particulars, apply, 3 TURNER'S STUDIOS, GLEBE PLACE, CHELSEA, S.W. --- KOPS’ SCHOOL OF ART FOR LADIES LIFE SCHOOL FOR DRAWING & PAINTING IN OIL, WATER-COLOURS, DRESDEN AND PASTEL, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF RENOWNED ARTISTS CLASSES FOR FIGURE, LANDSCAPE, MARINE, ANIMALS, STILL-LIFE, ETCHING, & MODELLING For Particulars, Address GUIDO RICHTER, Dresden, à Lüttichaustrasse, 26. --- MISS BIRKENRUTH, 89 CROMWELL ROAD, S.W. Original Designs in Bookbinding. Miniature Cases. Caskets. Lace and Fan Boxes. Classes and Single Lessons for Bookbinding. --- Life Class, Drawing & Painting, Lithography, Etching. DAILY CLASSES ARE HELD AT 2, THE STUDIOS, HEREFORD SQUARE, S. KENSINGTON. Visitor: Mr. WILL ROTHENSTEIN (Once or twice weekly.) Students can join at any period of the term. Further information can be obtained at the Studio from Miss BEATRICE MALCOLM. --- SPHINX STUDIO 20 FITZROY STREET, W. Visitors—G. F. COOK, Esq. A. J. ELSLEY, Esq. CHAS. HOLROYD, Esq. CHAS. ROBINSON, Esq. SOLOMON J. SOLOMON, Esq., A.R.A. — LIFE CLASSES DAILY. — EVENING BLACK AND WHITE CLASSES. — SPECIAL INSTRUCTION FOR DRAWING FOR THE PRESS. --- Embossed Leather. LESSONS IN LEATHERWORK AND * * LACQUERING BY CORRESPONDENCE ARTICLES MADE UP IN THE NEATEST * * AND MOST ARTISTIC MANNER. Designs Tools Leathers J. HAMMER HUTCHINGS, DESIGNER AND CRAFTSMAN IN LEATHER St. Peter’s Churchyard, CHESTER. --- A CLASS FOR THE STUDY OF FASHION PLATE DRAWING Magazine Illustration, and Sketching from Costume Model. Instructor: MR. KAY WOMRATH (Pupil of Eng. Grasset and Luc Olivier Merson.) For Particulars apply to— Miss Wilson, 49 Hollywood Road, South Kensington. --- The Patent Compressed Art Panels The (“J. M. MACINTOSH”) NEVER WARP. NEVER CRACK. BETTER QUALITY IN PAINTING. The Cheapest and Best Panel in the Market. YREND KING, R.I., says: “I intend to use nothing else for my smaller work this year.” EDWARD M. WIMPERIS says: “I have tried the little panel you were so good as to send me and have found it has a very agreeable surface to work on and has shown no tendency to warp. Its lightness ought to recommend it for outdoor sketching, and it should prove a very accept- able addition to a painter’s outfit.” Samples free on receipt of six stamps. POLAK & CO., Sole Agents, French Frame Makers, 63 Wardour Street, London, W. --- The Goldsmiths’ Institute School of Art NEW CROSS, S.E. Premier London School, Art National Competition, 1897. Life (Costume and Figure) Design, Book Illustration, Repoussé Work, Wood Carving, Modelling, Painting, Art Needlework and Embroidery, &c. The School is open Day and Evening. Students admitted at any date. The lines of instruction are framed to further Commercial Design as well as purely Pictorial Art. Fees and particulars on application to the Secretary, THE GOLDSMITHS’ INSTITUTE, NEW CROSS, S.E. AD. VIII

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“WEEKLY TELEGRAPH” DESIGN COMPETITION. The Proprietors of the Weekly Telegraph (Sheffield, and 181 Fleet Street, London) offer a Prize of TEN GUINEAS for a suitable Title-page Design for the paper mentioned. The design must be in black and white and appropriate to the style of journal for which it is intended. The cover of the paper will be canary yellow. Space available for design: across the top to a depth of three inches, down the side to the extent of nine inches (including headpiece), and three inches in width. Designs occupying slightly less space will not be disqualified, but on no account should they be of a disproportionately larger size. Unsuccessful drawings will be returned when stamped addressed envelopes are enclosed for the purpose. All competitive designs should reach the office of the Weekly Telegraph, Sheffield, not later than Wednesday, August 10, and should be marked on the wrapper or envelope, “Title Design.” The name and address of the competitor should be written on the back of each drawing. Above measurements give actual drawing’s space and do not include margins. --- PHOTOGRAPHING for ARTISTS and DESIGNERS. Pictures, Drawings, Statuary, and all other Works of Art Photographed at Studios, Galleries, &c., for Reproduction and Reference. Sitters and Models Photographed for Artists’ Guides. WILLIAM E. GRAY, 92 Queen’s Road, Bayswater, W. Advertisement Charges. The minimum charge for small prepaid advertisements under the headings “Studios to Let” and “Miscellaneous” is Five Shillings for thirty-two words (four lines). Orders for a series of twelve insertions are subject to a discount of 20 per cent. SKETCHING IN COLOURS DIRECT FROM NATURE. Correspondence Lessons. Experienced Teacher. The Blackstairs Sketching Club. Children’s and Beginners’ Correspondence Drawing and Sketching Classes. SKETCHES CRITICISED BY CORRESPONDENCE. MISS HILL, URRIN’S FORT, ENNISCORTHY, IRELAND. --- ST. JOHN’S WOOD ART SCHOOLS, 7 ELM TREE ROAD, N.W. CLASSES held daily for Drawing and Painting from the Antique, Still Life, Head and Figure Models. Students prepared for Royal Academy Schools. 300 admitted since 1885. Four R.A. Gold Medals, and 80 Prizes obtained by Old Students since 1886 in the R.A. About 200 Works by Present and Past Students hung in the R.A. 1894. --- COMPETITION COUPON This portion to be cut off and forwarded in accordance with Rule 3: Competition No. _________________________ July 15, 1898.—This form can be used for any or all of the Competitions set in this number, but is only available for those appearing for the first time in the present issue. Pseudonym of Competitor ___________________________________________________________ Full Name and Address { ___________________________________________________________ } AD. IX