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THE STUDIO. EDITED BY CHARLES HOLME. Contents, June 15, 1900. SUPPLEMENTS:—A REPRODUCTION IN COLOURS OF "THE BIRTH OF APHRODITE," A NEF IN SILVER AND ENAMEL, BY ALEXANDER FISHER; A TINTED REPRODUCTION OF A CRAYON SKETCH, BY FRANK BRANGWYN. PAGE THE ART OF 1900. By A. L. BALDRY. Thirty-four Illustrations ...
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The Studio, an illustrated magazine of fine and applied art, presents its June 15, 1900 issue. This edition features "The Art of 1900" by A. L. Baldry with numerous illustrations, and details about various art exhibitions currently open and upcoming. It also includes information on artistic competitions, including one for a TROPON poster, and advertisements for art supplies and services.