The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-18
The "Burlinstou" Magazine for July.

The July Buriin oton is devoted chiefly,
though not entirely. to architectural subjects.
The first article. learned and interesting
account Of "The Painted Chamber at West
minister" by Prof. W. r. Lethaby. contains
much information that is new about English
artists of the thirteenth century and is we'll
illustrated with reproductions in collotype
and line engravings of the wall paintings in
the chamber. with plans Of the elevations.
Mr.. Lawrence Weaver. F. s. A.. contributes
an article on Some English Architectural
Leadwork OF the Sixteenth and the First
Half Of the Seventeenth Century" The sub.
jeot is one which hitherto has not been treated,
and the value of the article is increased by the
numerous Illustrations of beautiful examples
from Haddon. Knole and other famous old
English houses. Mr.. Egerton Beck con-
tributes the first of a series Of articles on
Ecclesiastical Dress in Art" series that
will be Of invaluable assistance to every
student of the old masters and TO every one
interested in ecclesiastical matters. beau
tiful old manor house built in the reign Of
Henry VIII. is the subject of an article by
Mr.. Robert Dell. This is Sutton Place. near
Guildford.
Collectors of old embroider es and others
who are Interested in the art of the needle,
will turn with pleasure to Miss May Morris's
account of the exhibiton>of English medieval
embroideries. now being held at the Burlng-
ton Fine Arts Club. London. The article.
under the title Of opus Anglicanum, 10
illustrated by reproductions of some OF the
finest pieces shown at this exhibition. further
adding to the interest OF the Ascoli cope,
Its finest example In his account of
a wallpaper Of the seventeenth century.
which was hung on the walls Of house at
Wotton -under-Edge. Gloucester. England.
Mr.. Archibald q. b. Russell contributes 70
our knowledge Of those ancient wallpapers,
80 extremely scarce. owing to their destruc.
tible nature.
DR.. Robert Eisler. professor OF Austrian
history in the Imperial Institute at Vienna.
has much that is interesting 10 say on the
decorations Of the Palazzo Rospieliosi at
Rome which was executed by Guido REM,
Paul Bril- and Orazo Gentileschi Thirteen
illustrations accompany the article and show
that these works OF art deserve to be rescued
from their comparative obscnrity. Picture
collectors will find valuable information in
Prof. C. j. Holiness article on Some Re-
Gently Exhibited Pictures of the British
School" The article deals mainly with pic
lures in the HUH and Tweedmouth collec-
lions, which have recently been sold for record
prices at Chrstie's, and with the collection Of
the late Mr.. Stats Forbes which has been on
exhibition at the Grafton Gallery. London.
Equally important to picture collectors Is
q short letter by Mrs. Herringham on the
recent eale Of pictures belonging to Lord
certain pictures by Reynolds and Raeburn
which fetched high prices at this sale were
almost entirely repainted, Among these we're
Sir Joshua Aeynoldss simplicity" which
fetched $4,000. and Raeburn's portrait OF
himself. which fetched f8ooo
! An ample section Of American notes under
| the caption Of Art in America" is the
| continuance of the Burfn 0on's plan to
take into account American interests The
| Miscellaneous Notes" include other inter-
| estinR matter. The frontispiece of the july
! BURLINGTON is a fine photoGravure OF me
magnificent portrait Of MIR. Vestris by Gains
borough. recently purchased by MI Asher
Wertheimer at the sale of the late Mr. Huths
| collection.
! Since becoming its publisher in America
Robert Grier Cooke has extended the Bur
! linatons field Of interest to American con-
| noisseurs and collectors. and the plans ioi
| its future include many articles Of more direct
| interest to American lovers of art.