The Washington times., 1921-04-17

cceS 70 Turn pt OF clay into masterpec9 with the
grandioss demeaAor he would use in attending aqueen
Another sculptor throws over his shoulders an un
kempt linen duster takes Of his collar and tie rolls up
his sleeves and attacks his clay careless Of spots and
stains and dirt Such ones studio resembles real
workshop But Prince Psul h always the perfectly
groomed imposing figure, his nsn spotless after he
has spent the day modelling water sprite he were
entering drawing room. His manner toward model
is the qunteenes Of gallanty and formal courtesy One
feels if were queen in her drawing room while
posing for him. He bows low when the model appears
before him ready for the pose whether that model is in
the nude draped In full clothing He helps his model
upon the posing stand galanty if he Sir Wal
ter Raleigh helping his queen the sidewalk
While he Is painting modelling Prince Paul dis
courses delightfully."- upon any subject the model is capable
OF talking about He most asonshed to learn when
first posed for him. that had studied the exhibitions in
Europe and he was frankly pleased when remembered
continuously. but never spoke to until he first had
taken his cigarette from his mouh-a poteness many
artists forget in their contact with their models.
Lknew Of one young gil scarcely more than eighteen,
who engaged pose for Prince Paul and who went
to h studio for her first adventure at the hands of
artist Of repute She had gone through her initiate in
an artists colony of Greenwich Village, and knew
other art atmosphere knew Of higher ideals than
that Of the studios where cigarette ends empty bottles
and furniture sarray greeted every rising She had
been taught that unconvenonalty the soul of art
greeted such artists by their FIRST and fitted her.
self into atmosphere Of utmost freedom It is hardly
necessary say that she had participated in the making
OF few works OF value and had but small knowledge
Of the better things Of art.
Prince Paul looking for model Of small stature
with certain robustness. This girl sent him. at
that particular time models Of better experience seemed
to be busy. She not innately wicked and really,
underneath the surface there dormant within her
keen appreciation Of good things and good people This
side of her character simply had never been developed
hen AMI he was ind
and courteous He did not greet her with the thing she
had been accustomed TO- which ran something like this
well, SO you want jobi Let's see what you look
Instead, Prince Paul presented himself, asked her
name and invited her to cozy chair remaining standing
until she was seated. Them bowing with the courty
grace Of chevaer he sat her and asked her the
Of artists she had posed for and what works had
been made from her.
Somehow, without knowing why, she was timid about
mentioning the of the artists to whom she was
accustomed 1t seemed their very names would not
sound right in the presence of this magnificent gentle
and that they would echo strangely in those sur
roundngs. And for the life of her she could remember
the Of statue painting for which she had posed
which sounded as if it were consequential work.
Prince Paul misunderstood her timidity He thought
she resented the questioning
II only trying to get idea of your qualifications
for the painting am about to do, he explained apollo
geticay from view of what You have done for Others
would know whether not you will do for me-"
1t was Prince Pauls methoI in contrast the other
sort of artists gru, Let's what you look like
At last he engaged her without asking to show him
her figure He told her to the following morning
and added that he would consider her having been
engaged for that morning aso which that she was
to get extra days payfor the time spent in making
her application. ~:
When Louise appeared the next morning she was met
by maid, who took her to the dressing room, boudor
fitted up as II for family guest Instead of her own
very modest kimono she given silk robe to wear
into the studio.
Prince Paul posed her in very difficult position with
out touching her. Louise had been to artists
who handled her though she totally undraped
much they would handle mound of clay. As he went
about the studio Louise certain he was wholly un.
conscious Of her presence without covering. When he
had succeeded in directing her into the position he wished
he thoughtfuy tossed the silk robe her until he had
properly placed his easel
During the pose Prince Paul smoked whistled He
kept her in position for ten minutes then asked she
tired she could hold the position another mo-
ment two. During the rest period the Prince talked
to her as he would TO widely acquainted with the