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AVEC TRADUCTION FRANÇAISE THE · STUDIO An Illustrated Magazine of Fine & Applied Art FEB. 15 '99 VOL. 16 No. 71 5 Henrietta Street Covent Garden LONDON W.C BUREAU DU STUDIO PARIS: LIBRAIRIE OLLENDORFF 28bis RUE DE RICHELIEU PRIX : 1 FRANC 50c. ABONNEMENT: 20 FRANCS Monthly $1\frac{1}{2}$ -

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THE STUDIO. EDITED BY CHARLES HOLME. Contents, February 15th, 1899. SUPPLEMENTS:—A REPRODUCTION IN COLOURS OF A SKETCH by DANIEL VIERGE (Frontispiece); A TINTED REPRODUCTION OF AN ETCHING ENTITLED "VENICE FROM THE LIDO," by WILFRID BALL, R.E.; A TINTED REPRODUCTION OF AN ETCHING ENTITLED "CROMER SANDS," by WILFRID BALL, R.E.; A REPRODUCTION IN COLOURS OF A SKETCH by STEINLEN ENTITLED "MONT-MARTRE"; AND AN AUTO-LITHOGRAPH by JOSEPH PENNELL ENTITLED "EGLISTONE ABBEY." WILFRID BALL, ETCHER AND WATER-COLOUR PAINTER. Seven Illustrations . . . . . . PAGE 3 THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE PASSMORE EDWARDS SETTLEMENT. By ESTHER WOOD and G. LL. MORRIS. Eight Illustrations . . . . . . 11 SOME DRAWINGS BY STEINLEN. Eight Illustrations. . . . . . 18 SOME RECENT WORK BY ALEXANDRE CHARPENTIER. By GABRIEL MOUREY. Eight Illustrations . . . . . . 25 MODERN FINE AND APPLIED ART IN VIENNA. By WILHELM SCHÖLERMAN. Seventeen Illustrations . . . . . . 30 THE TRUTH ABOUT LITHOGRAPHY. By JOSEPH PENNELL. One Illustration . . . . . . 38 STUDIO-TALK. (From Our Own Correspondents)— LONDON. Sixteen Illus. . . . . . 45 ANTWERP . . . . . . 59 BIRMINGHAM. Four Illus. . . . . . 54 BRUSSELS. Four Illus. . . . . . 61 LIVERPOOL. Six Illus. . . . . . 54 MUNICH . . . . . . 63 GLASGOW . . . . . . 55 PARIS. Four Illus. . . . . . 64 SYDNEY. Seven Illus. . . . . . 59 REVIEWS OF RECENT PUBLICATIONS. Three Illustrations . . . . . . 69 AWARDS IN "THE STUDIO" PRIZE COMPETITIONS. Six Illustrations . . . . . . 71 THE LAY FIGURE AND EXHIBITIONS . . . . . . 74 R. & CO.'S NEW Japanese Leathers AND PATENT Tapestry Leathers for 1899. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE "SARRAS" Embossed LACE HANGINGS The most up-to-date Novelty. SPECIAL MAKES OF Cheviot Ingrains, Plain Flocks, AND Woven Materials. THE HIGHEST AWARDS AT ALL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS. JEFFREY & CO'S To BE FAD OF ALL DECOR ATORS FULL FREE ARSEN TC FACTORY & SHIP ROOM ESSEX BR 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. ALL New Advertisements and Alterations in Current Announcements MUST reach this Office not later than the 1st of the Month for which intended. R. & CO.'S PRIVATE SERIES IN TYNECASTLE, CORDELOVA, SALAMANDER, LINCRUSTA, ANAGLYPTA, AND LIGNOMUR. FRIEZES, CEILINGS, AND DADOS. R. & CO.'S HAND-PAINTED (STENCIL PROCESS) DECORATIONS, FRIEZES AND FILLINGS, &c. Rottmann's Modern Wall Decorations 25 & Garlickhill Behind Mansion House Station. London, E.C. MAKERS OF JAPANESE CANVAS LEATHERS

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Geo. Rowney & Co's OIL COLOURS. Pale Raw Sienna. No. 1. Dark Raw Sienna. No. 2. 4-Inch Single Tubes, as Illustration, 4d. each. Double Tubes, 8d. each. G. Rowney and Co. have been fortunate enough to secure two exceptionally brilliant qualities of Raw Sienna, and now offer these to the Artistic World as Pale Raw Sienna and Dark Raw Sienna. They are ground in specially purified Poppy Oil, and being of great permanence, can be used with absolute confidence. Manufactured only by GEO. ROWNEY & CO., 64 Oxford St., London, W. To be obtained from all Stationers and Artists' Colourmen throughout the Kingdom. Lincrusta-Walton. = = = The Sunbury Wall Decoration. 37 DADOES, CEILINGS, and FILLINGS at is. per Yard. "V.A." (VICTORIAN ADJUSTABLE) CEILINGS.—Solid—High Relief—Light—No Joints. Lincrusta-Walton, tested and triumphant, the King of Wall Hangings, is the only Wall Decoration SOLID in Colour, Relief, and Value! IN PREPARATION (Ready Shortly), CAMÉOID, a High-Relief Embossed Decoration for Ceilings, Friezes, &c. Write for Price List, Illustrations, &c., to FREDK. WALTON & CO., Ltd., Sole Patentees and Manufacturers, 2 NEWMAN STREET, OXFORD STREET, LONDON, W. Telephone: No. 3769 GERRARD. Telegrams: "LINCRUSTA-WALTON, LONDON." AD. I

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loses March 1. A. xxxi. DESIGN FOR AN ALPHABET. (Particulars appeared in the January Number.) A. xxxii. COLOURED DESIGN FOR A SHOWCARD. The design, which must not contain more than five colours, to be made suitable for reproduction 17 inches by 12 inches. The showcard is intended for hanging up for the purpose of advertising the colours, brushes, Roberson's medium, &c., manufactured by Messrs. Charles Roberson & Co., whose name and address (99 Long Acre, London) must be embodied in the design, together with a reference to the above-mentioned articles. Small elaborate work should be avoided, broad effect in a quaint or slightly humorous design being preferable. FIRST PRIZE: Six Guineas; SECOND PRIZE: Artists' Material to the Value of Two Guineas; THIRD PRIZE: Artists' Material to the Value of One Guinea. All inquiries with regard to this Competition should be addressed to Messrs. C. Roberson & Co. Drawings, packed flat, to be received at the London Office of THE STUDIO by April 1. Class B. DRAWINGS FOR BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS, ETC. B. xxxii. FIGURE DESIGN IN COLOURS. A daintily coloured figure design is required, the subject taking the form of a pastoral or of Louis XIV. genre, and suggesting either Music, Love or Art. The drawings, which must not exceed in size 8 inches by 6 inches (upright or oblong), may be executed in pastel or in water-colour. FIRST PRIZE: Three Guineas; SECOND PRIZE: Two Guineas; THIRD PRIZE: One Guinea. The winning designs to become the property of the firm giving the prizes, for whom the Editor reserves the right of purchasing any of the unsuccessful designs at One Guinea each. Drawings, packed flat, to be received at the London Office of THE STUDIO by March 1. B. xxxiii. DESIGN FOR A BOOK-COVER. Designs, which may be either conventional or suggestive of Music or Art, to be executed in colours. Size, 8 inches by 6 inches. Space (which need not be rectangular) to be left for lettering. Designs must not refer to any existing work or author. FIRST PRIZE: Three Guineas; SECOND PRIZE: Two Guineas; THIRD PRIZE: One Guinea. The winning designs to become the property of the firm giving the prizes, for whom the Editor reserves the right of purchasing any of the unsuccessful designs at one Guinea each. Drawings, packed flat, to be received at the London Office of THE STUDIO by March 1. SPECIAL COMPETITION FOR BRITISH COLONIES. This Special Competition is set with a view to affording Colonial Artists an opportunity of introducing their work to the notice of the Mother Country. Subject: a Landscape, to be executed in black ink on white cardboard or in monochrome wash on drawing paper. Drawings must not exceed in size a page of THE STUDIO. FIRST PRIZE: Three Guineas; SECOND PRIZE: Two Guineas; THIRD PRIZE: One Guinea. The rules governing the ordinary competitions are applicable to this one, except Nos. 1 and 5. Only Subscribers resident in a British Colony or Dependency are qualified to compete. Competitors wishing to have their Drawings returned must enclose a sum sufficient to cover the cost of postage. The coupons appearing in the December, January, February, March, April, and May numbers of THE STUDIO will be available for this Competition. Drawings, packed flat, to be received at the London Office of THE STUDIO by June 1. CLASS C. SKETCHES FROM NATURE C. xxii. A WINTER SCENE. Drawings to be executed in pen and ink on white cardboard, or in monochrome wash on drawing paper. 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 March 1. CLASS D. PHOTOGRAPHS FROM NATURE. D. xvii. WINTER SCENE. D. xviii. AN ANCIENT BUILDING. Any ancient building may be selected, Domestic, Public or Ecclesiastical. All photographs should be sent in mounted upon firm card, without margin. FIRST PRIZE: One Guinea; SECOND PRIZE: Half-a-Guinea. Photographs to be received at the London Office of THE STUDIO by April 1. A PARISIAN STUDIO IN LONDON. GROSVENOR LIFE SCHOOL. Principal—Mr. W. J. DONNE. DRAWING AND PAINTING FROM LIFE. FIGURE COMPOSITION. Black and White Drawing for Reproduction. Summer Sketching Class.] GROSVENOR STUDIO, VAUXHALL BRIDGE, S.W. {The Studio is five minutes' walk from Vauxhall, and five minutes' tram from Victoria Station.} AD. II

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The Cranford Press, CHISWICK, W. Fine Art Letterpress and Colour Printing. --- A. SANDERSON & SONS WORKS:- CHISWICK. Nearest Railway S.E. TURNHAM GREEN. DESIGNS FOR WALL-PAPERS should be posted for submitted at CHISWICK. --- 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 a

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EXHIBITIONS NOW OPEN - Rembrandt Exhibition, Royal Academy. - Society of Women Artists. - Glasgow Inst. of Fine Arts. (Bourlet & Sons.) - Bristol Art Gallery. - Manchester City Art Gallery. - Royal Scottish Academy. - The Pastel Society. - Loan Exhib. of Lithographs at South Kensington. - Permanent Gallery of Decorative Art, 9 Harrington Road, South Kensington. (Bourlet & Sons.) - Danish Ceramic Art, Danish House, 294 Regent St. W. - Jno. Wilson’s Successors, Ltd., 159 New Bond St., W. Artistic Damasks and Curtains. FORTHCOMING - Royal Academy of Arts. (R. D. March 24 to 28.) - Royal Soc. of Painter Etchers. (R. D. Feb. 20.) - Brussels, La Libre Esthetique. - Leeds City Art Gallery. (Dicksee & Co.) - Bradford City Art Gallery. (Dicksee & Co.) - Royal Inst. of Painters in Water Colours. (R. D. March 21 to 27.) - Venice International Exhibition. (R. D. in London, Middle of Feb. Dicksee & Co.) - Birmingham Royal Soc. of Artists. (R. D. March 8 and 9. Bourlet & Sons.) - Paris, Salon Champ de Mars. (R. D. March 26.) - Paris, Salon Champs Elysees. (R. D. March 26.) - Berlin Int. Art Exhib. (R. D. March 30. Dicksee & Co.) - Copenhagen Royal Academy. (R. D. March 12.) - Munich Secessionists’ Exh. (R. D. March 25. Dicksee) - Vienna, Soc. of Austrian Artists. (R. D. Mar. 5 to 15. Dicksee & Co.) - Dusseldorf Artists. (R. D. March 4.) - Brussels Soc. des Beaux Arts. (R. D. March 27 to April 1. Dicksee & Co.) - New English Art Club. (R. D. April 1.) - New Gallery. (R. D. March 4, 11, April 7.) - Dudley Gallery. - Royal Soc. of British Artists. (R. D. March 6.) --- SOLE AGENTS, TONKS LTD TRACK MARK HOOKHAM'S PATENT PIANO PICTURE WIRE N.S. ½ to carry 500 lbs. 3/8 lb. ½ to carry 600 lbs. 19½ lb. ¾ to carry 1000 lbs. 21½ lb. ¾ to carry 1200 lbs. 3½ lb. ¾ to carry 2000 lbs. 60 lbs. PER 100 FEET THE GREATEST COMBINATION OF STRENGTH WITH NEATNESS. 500,000 PICTURES HUNG WITH THIS LINE IN TEST RECEIVED WIDE SURFERS PLATED 3/8 PR STEEL 2/8" TO BE HAD OF ALL IRONMONGERS --- THE BROMSGROVE GUILD OF THE APPLIED ARTS: WALTER GILBERT • SECRETARY. METALWORK IRON WROUGHT STEEL CAST: COPPER RERO- BRASS USSE: PEWTER DEPO- SILVER SITED WOOD ENGRAVING & PRINTING FURNITURE AND: WOOD CARVING DECORATIVE PAINT STENCIL & 4-IN PLASTER WORK CESSO-WORK MOSAIC WORK STAINED & LEADED GLASS EMBROIDERY --- AD. IV

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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 By Appointment to D.M. the King of Denmark By Appointment to D.R.D. the Princess of Wales Danish House, 294 Regent Street, London, W. AD. V THE HOB BASKET GRATE, CONSTRUCTED ON SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES, QUAINT AND ARTISTIC IN APPEARANCE. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION. R. H. & J. PEARSON, Ltd. 141, 143 HIGH STREET, NOTTING HILL GATE, LONDON, W.

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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—Mr. W. FRANK CALDERON. Live Animals every day from 10 till 4; in addition a Figure Model in appropriate costume sits twice a week. ANATOMY CLASSES ON SATURDAYS 10 till 1. Three Free Studentships tenable for one year each, annually competed for during the Lent Term. NEW TERM COMMENCED MONDAY, JANUARY 9. Technical Art . CorrespondenceCollege 7 HOLLAND PARK ROAD, KENSINGTON, W. Principal: Mr. GIFFARD H. LENFESTEY (GOLD, SILVER, AND BRONZE MEDALLIST). POSTAL TUITION. GOVERNMENT EXAMINATIONS, 1899. Courses by Correspondence in Architecture, Historic Ornament, Principles of Ornament, Design, Anatomy, &c., in preparation for the above examinations. Short Courses commence first week in January 1899. For all further particulars address the Principal. LAMBETH SCHOOL OF ART, St. Oswald's Place, Upper Kennington Lane, S.E. LIFE SCHOOL. DAY AND EVENING CLASSES. MR. THOMAS McKEGGIE, Head Master. Life Classes for Women. Head . Mon. Wed. & Friday Costume Model Mon. Wed. & Friday Full Length Figure Tuesday & Thursday Life Classes for Men. Head & Costume Model Tuesday & Thursday Full Length Figure Mon. Wed. & Friday 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. Prospectus on Application. The St. Ives School of Landscape and Marine Painting CONDUCTED BY LOUIS GRIER MEDALLIST, PARIS SALON Address . . . THE FOC'SLE ST. IVES CORNWALL Intended mainly for those adopting Painting as a Profession. 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. THE YELLOW DOOR STUDIO Beckenham S.E. Hallanhour 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 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 and 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 Students may join at any time 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. (ALL COMPETING HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL.) DRAWING FROM THE ANTIQUE. N.B.—Mr. Clegg Wilkinson gives Instruction throughout the day. 2 EDWARDES SQUARE STUDIOS, KENSINGTON, W. --- School of Painting St. Ives, Cornwall Under the Direction of J. NOBLE BARLOW, R.B.A. Evening Life Classes for Ladies " " Gentlemen For Particulars, Address J. NOBLE BARLOW, ST. IVES, CORNWALL --- LANDSCAPE MARINE FIGURE, &c. Special advantages for Students adopting Art Professionally Students may join at any time and for any period --- Camden School of Art and Science Corporation, 4 DALMENY AVENUE, HOLLOWAY, N. Head Master: Mr. FRANCIS BLACK, R.B.A., A.R.C.A., assisted by specially qualified Masters. All kinds of DRAWING, PAINTING, DESIGN and MODELLING. LIFE.—Day and Evening for Male and Female Students. SPECIAL TECHNICAL CLASSES IN APPLIED ART.—Etching, Book Illustration, Surface Decoration (Panels, Paper Staining, &c.), Fresco, Gesso, Sgraffito, Wood-Carving, Repousse, Tapestry Painting, Embroidery, Art Needlework. £1000 worth of Scholarships are in hand. Over 2200 Awards have been received during the past six years from Government and the Technical Board. The latter’s Inspector reported in July that > “The Camden School of Art still maintains its position at the head of the London Art Schools, and its recent extensions allow of its work being carried on with increased efficiency.” All applications should be made to the Hon. Sec., R. SEYMOUR, Esq., School Address. AD. VII

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Educational SPANX STUDIO 20 FITZROY STREET, W. Visitors—G. F. COOK, Esq. A. J. ELSLEY, Esq. CHAS. HOLROYD, Esq. CHAS. ROBINSON, Esq. T. H. ROBINSON, Esq. SOLOMON J. SOLOMON, Esq., A.R.A. LIFE CLASSES DAILY. EVENING BLACK AND WHITE CLASSES. SPECIAL INSTRUCTION FOR DRAWING FOR THE PRESS. --- 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. --- 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. --- THE Sauber SCHOOL OF ART DRAWING, PAINTING, & ILLUSTRATING in Black-and-White and Colour, for Press Reproduction, under the TUITION OF MR. ROBERT SAUBER. .. SPECIAL FEATURES .. PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION LESSONS. MODELS IN HISTORIC AND MODERN COSTUMES DAY AND EVENING CLASSES. Apply Secretary, 1a PHILLIMORE GARDENS, HIGH ST., KENSINGTON. --- Borough Polytechnic Institute, 103 BOROUGH ROAD, S.E. ART DEPARTMENT. The Head Master, Mr. G. WOOLLISCROFT RHEAD, R.E., holds a Class in ORIGINAL WOOD ENGRAVING as practised by Dürer, Burgmair, Holbein, Bewick, Blake, Calvert, Lepère, &c., on WEDNESDAY EVENINGS from 7.30 to 9.30. The accommodation is limited, and only those students who can satisfy the Head Master of their ability to profit by the instruction given will be admitted. Further particulars can be obtained from C. T. MILLIS, M.I.Mech.E., Principal, Education Department. --- Life Class, Drawing and Painting, Lithography, Etching. DAILY CLASSES FOR LADIES 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. --- LESSONS are given in DRAWING and PAINTING from LIFE, &c., by MR. WILLIAM BRAMLEY, AT HIS STUDIO, TURNER HOUSE, CLANCARTY RD., FULHAM, S.W. Special Classes on Friday mornings. Students may commence at any time. --- The Goldsmiths’ Institute School of Art NEW CROSS, S.E. Premier London School, Art National Competition, ’97 & ’98. Life (Costume and Figure) Design, Book Illustration, Repoussé Work, Wood Carving, Modelling, Painting, Art Needlework and Embroidery, &c. THE SCHOOL RE-OPENED FOR DAY AND EVENING CLASSES ON SEPTEMBER 26th. Fees and particulars on application to the Secretary, THE GOLDSMITHS’ INSTITUTE. NEW CROSS. S.E. --- COMPETITION COUPON This portion to be cut off and forwarded in accordance with Rule 3: Competition No. ________________________ Feb. 15, 1899.—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. VIII

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