The Irish standard., 1914-11-14

though often sadly defaced by the de-
structive fury of the Danes, who over
ran the country for several centuries.
show the aptitude of the Irish not only
for purely decorative work, but for
higher forms of Art also.
The figures on these stone crosses,
though rude enough, have certain
dramatic and human interest which is
rare even in more finished works of
art. The same may be said of the
comparatively few examples Of wood
carving which have come down to US,
and in more modern times the Penal
Crosses which were carried by the
Priests when going from village to vii
lage at the risk of their lives to cele-
brate Mass, can more than hold their
own for religious feeling and artistic
expression with similar Crosses made
by Italian artists.
Ancient Irish Brooches.
There are many examples of these
still extant, the best known being the
Tara Brooch, the original of which is
in the National Museum, Dublin. 1t
was found in 1850 near the celebrated
Hill of Tara, County Meath, and is
said to be 7th century work. 1t is re-
markable for the variety and beauty
of the ornamentation and workman
ship which is unique for so early a
period.
Another pattern called the Kilkenny
Brooch is probably early 9th century
work. It is not quite SO deliberately
ornamented as the Tara. The reverse
side has two richly worked panels and
bears the inscription in Gaelic, "A
Prayer for the Maker"
There are various other kinds of
brooches that were found in different
parts of Ireland. The so-called "Fibu-
la," which was probably cloak clasp,
and the "Torc'' or twist Brooch, which
was composed of two twisted pieces
of metal and was used as ornaments
for arm, neck and waist.
The Tara shape is the most common.
It's chief characteristic is the loose pin
on circle, with two broad ends and
a division in the middle for turning the
pin through.
Art (Modern).
Lent by the Department of Agriculture
and Technical Instruction, Ireland.
metropolitan School of Art.)
Three samples of Enamel Work.
A. Saultam of Dundalgan's Visit of
Warming to the King of Ulster, B.
Harp in blue enamel, c. Red Eagle.
Photos of Sculptures, portfolio of ex-
amples of advanced students work, in
GLIDING pencil study, Specimen of
Stained Glass, Example of Stained
Glass made at Miss Purser's works,
can Tor Gloine," Dublin, Madonna
and Child" Specimen of Leather
Work, Specimen of Leather Work,
Specimen of Gesso Work, Drawings
illustrating the history of the harp,
Pencil studies by Dermod O'Brien,
President Royal Hibernian Academy,
and by other Irish artists, Water Color
Sketches by Josephine Webb, 1. In
an Irish Garden, 2. Cottages at Lis
doonvarna, 8. On the Bog, 4. Cabin,
Tramore, s. The Metal Man, 6. At
Bunmahon, Water Color Sketches by
Lily Williams, 1. Across the Sands,
Kerry. 2. Fitzgerald's Castle, County
Kerry, 3. Fairy Mountain, near Ven
try. County Kerry, 5. Gallarus Church
in Mist. County Kerry, Etchings by
William MacBride, 1. Johnstone's
Court. Dublin, 2. The Four Courts
from St. Audoen's, Dublin, 8. Looking
Towards Christ Church, Dublin. 4.
Kilronan, Aran Island. 5. Quarry
near Skerries. County Dublin, Fitch
ings by Mary Duncan. Autographs
by Mary Duncan, including portraits
of George Russell "A. E." and James
Stephens. Photograph of sculptures
by Oliver Shepperd, R. H. A. Repro
auctions in bronze of Statuette of
Saint Patrick, by ]. Hughes, R. H. A.
Hand-colored prints by Jack Butler
Yeats-Mountain Farm, The Village,
Holy Children, Fair Day, Fiddler,
Packman, Wen Boys, Strand Races.
Specimens of Modern Irish Book
binding by Gaiwey & Co., Dublin.
Buntings Irish Music, most beauti-
full example of artistic binding, edi-
ton de Luxe. Faust, edition de Luxe.
Story of Ireland.
BOOKS AND MUSIC. .=
Autograph Copies Of Works by Doug.
n~e las Hyde.
Love Songs of Connacht, "Sgealaid.
he Flor ma Seachtmhaine," "Ubhla
den Chraoibh," "Maistin an Bhearla''
Gin preparation), "Ceithre Sgealta,' .
"sgealta Ellie" Early Gaelic Litera-
,ture. Ledwich's Antiquities of Ireland
Extremely rare). Ancient Laws Of Ire.
land, 2 vols; History of Mayo
(Knox), Memoirs Of Charlotte Grace
O'Brien, by Stephen Gwynn; Annals
Of Clonmacnoise. Life Of MacCarthy
More, Bards, of the Gael and Gall
'(sigerson). A Drama and Lyrics, c. G.
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