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THE STUDIO. EDITED BY CHARLES HOLME. Contents, February 15, 1900. SUPPLEMENTS:—Portrait of Colonel Ian Hamilton, C.B., D.S.O. by J. S. SARGENT, R.A.; Portrait of Mrs. Ian Hamilton by J. S. SARGENT, R.A.; Portrait Sketch of M. Gabriel Faure by J. S. SARGENT, R.A.; Portrait Sketch of Miss Violet Paget ("Vernon Lee") by J. S. SARGENT, R.A.; A Reproduction in Colours of a Decoration of a Small Bedroom by M. H. BAILLIE SCOTT. PAGE THE ART OF J. S. SARGENT, R.A. Part I. By A. L. BALDRY. Fifteen Illustrations . . . 3 THE EARLY FOUNTAINS AT VERSAILLES. By PIERRE DE NOLHAC. Eleven Illustrations . . . 21 A COUNTRY HOUSE. By M. H. BAILLIE SCOTT. Eight Illustrations . . . 39 A DUTCH ETCHER: M. BAUER. By ARTHUR TOMSON. Seven Illustrations . . . 38 STUDIO-TALK (from our own Correspondents):— LONDON. Thirteen Illus. . . 43 BRUSSELS. Two Illus. . . 61 GLASGOW. Four Illus. . . 48 DARMSTADT. Five Illus. . . 63 BIRMINGHAM. Two Illus. . . 56 CANADA. Four Illus. . . 69 LIVERPOOL. . . 58 PRAGUE . . . 70 PARIS. Four Illus. . . 60 GIENT . . . 70 REVIEWS OF RECENT PUBLICATIONS . . . 70 AWARDS IN "THE STUDIO" PRIZE COMPETITIONS . . . 73 THE LAY FIGURE . . . 74 NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS. The Editor of The Studio cannot under any circumstances hold himself responsible for the return of manuscripts, sketches, &c., submitted to him. He will, however, always be glad to consider articles and drawings, and every effort will be made to return those not accepted, provided that sufficient postage stamps for the purpose are enclosed with them. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE SENIOR SHOULD BE LEGIBLY WRITTEN UPON EVERY DRAWING, PHOTOGRAPH, AND MANUSCRIPT SUBMITTED. All Contributions should be addressed "The Editor," Offices of The Studio, 5 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London, W.C. R. & CO.'S NEW Japanese Leathers AND PATENT Tapestry Leathers for 1900. 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 FIAD OF ALL DECORATOR'S FREE FROM ARSENIC FACTORY SHOW ROOM 64 ESSEX RD. LONDON ARTISTIC WALLPAPERS 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.) TO ADVERTISERS. New Advertisements and Alterations in Current Announcements should reach the Advertising Manager of THE STUDIO not later than the last day of the month prior to publication. If proofs have to be submitted, instructions should be given a few days earlier. The charge for announcements in the "Studios to Let" and "Miscellaneous" columns is Five Shillings for 32 words, about four lines. 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 & 26 Garlick Hill. Behind Mansion House Station. London, E.C. MAKERS OF JAPANESE CANVAS LEATHERS
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This issue of The Studio features articles on the art of J. S. Sargent, R.A., including portraits and sketches. It also explores the early fountains at Versailles, a country house design by M. H. Baillie Scott, and the work of Dutch etcher M. Bauer. The magazine includes studio-talk from various correspondents, reviews of recent publications, and announcements for prize competitions.