New-York tribune., 1912-04-21

ful face enshrned in a mass Of fair
hair, with the oval chin resting lightly
on the hand. drawn with consummate
art. There was a playful yet thoughtful
look on the young cOuntenance that was
very charming.
In order to rest himself and change
his ideas NJ Dagnan has painted some
very appetizing groups Of still life. Some
red and yellow peaches. relieved by 4
dark background of purplish blue
showed TO advantage the methods OF
this painter to obtain solidity by care
fully studied gradatiCns of tone and sub
tie schemes of coloring For another
two weeks the picture of Marguerite
au Sabbat" will remain in the large
studio in the Park OF Neuilly, in the
midst Of spring blossoms and twittering
birds. and then will be removed TO the
salon at the Grand Palais for the open
ing Of the Societe Rationale des Beaux
Arts
The Salon of Industrial Arts now open
in the Pavilion de Marsan, in the
Of its kind. The aim of combining com
fort with good taste has steadily been
gaining ground in France since the
Worlds Fair Of 1900 The object of the
modern decorators is not so much to
embcllish the dwellings Of the wealthy
as to introduce the sentiments OF beauty
and simplicity into the decoration, fur
nishing and upholstery Of the homes Of
those in modest circumstances. The
public supports the artists and artisans
II the Industrial Salon. and encourages
them by demanding new forms and
styles that are not servia limitations Of
those that prevailed hundred or more
years ago. Inspired by the Society for
the Encourage cement Of Art and Indus
try, over which VI. Henry ROujon pre-
sides. one of the largest trading houses
in Paris has Just invited art decorators
TO a competition in table services and
glassware, on the condition that the
models submitted shall he designed on
strictly modern lines without trace Of
old traditions. The execution Of the
projects receiving prizes may be carried
out at the expense Of this hrm, and the
successful competitors will share in the
profits Of the sale
The exhibition at the Pavilion de
Marsan shows good work in several
branches. but the Faubourg st. Antoine
and other art furniture makers still
cling too much to notifications Of the
-l. tn n sit, pIirity- thar
sents no art feature whatever. Never
theless good taste and excellent work.
manship are evident in the exhibits Of
furniture by Groult, Tallot Gaillard.
Laudry. Sue. Dufrene and others. The
interiors by Balgneres and Mares are
full Of interest by their harmonious ar
rangement and deft craftsmanship.
The ceramic artists are strongly repre-
sented Some exhibits offer admirable
qualities Of design and wealth Of color,
especially the ceramics by Sirumen.
Meltily and Lenoble. NJ. Dec9ur has
handled his material with true decora
tive instinct The salon by Lalique is re-
markable for its subtle decoration.
Some effective art wrought iron is
shown by Szabo, Emile Robert and
Brandt, free from that appearance Of
heavlness often visible in forged iron
work The decorative panels by NJ.
Henri de Waroquier are painted with
harmonious sense of line and color, and
the studies for decorations by NJ. Del
touche show good composition. In pass
ing, the delicate friezes Of Nine. Chau-
chat Guillere and the cleverly painted
water co.ors of NJ Waldraff deserve