Examples of household taste . d shiny, and the sculpture more or less novel or grotesque. Asan example of a thoroughly good design in majolica and an evidence of itsexcellence for ornamental purposes when treated in an intelligent manner, weillustrate on page 429 a Majolica Epergne, exhibited at the Centennial bythe Messrs. Daniels & Son, of London, whose display for variety and choicespecimens of the potters art in its several higher branches, stood quiteunrivaled. The most noticeable feature in this work, considering its artisticmerit, is the modeling of the two figures, the Satyr and Naiad,
Examples of household taste . d shiny, and the sculpture more or less novel or grotesque. Asan example of a thoroughly good design in majolica and an evidence of itsexcellence for ornamental purposes when treated in an intelligent manner, weillustrate on page 429 a Majolica Epergne, exhibited at the Centennial bythe Messrs. Daniels & Son, of London, whose display for variety and choicespecimens of the potters art in its several higher branches, stood quiteunrivaled. The most noticeable feature in this work, considering its artisticmerit, is the modeling of the two figures, the Satyr and Naiad, grouped oneither side of the stem of the dish. They are splendid in pose and expressionand are perfectly finished, clown to the minute details of features, hair, etc. The INDUSTRIAL ART. 435 skin texture and the coloring are largely dependent on the technical executionand the skill with which the several processes—which the work undergoes afterleaving the hands of the artist—are conducted by the workmen. Herein, too,.
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