. British marine painting;. is indis-putable. The last two artists on the list are very unlike one another, so this series ofillustrations ends with an effective contrast of styles. The picture by FrankEmanuel differs widely in intention and manner from those by E. A. Ancient Port of Feques (p. 133) shows affinities both in style and mannerwith the early nineteenth-century sea painters and follows their tradition incomposition and light-and-shade arrangement. Still, the artist has chosengood material and has made skilful use of it. The other painter, E. A. Cox(pp. 134 and 135), is a de
. British marine painting;. is indis-putable. The last two artists on the list are very unlike one another, so this series ofillustrations ends with an effective contrast of styles. The picture by FrankEmanuel differs widely in intention and manner from those by E. A. Ancient Port of Feques (p. 133) shows affinities both in style and mannerwith the early nineteenth-century sea painters and follows their tradition incomposition and light-and-shade arrangement. Still, the artist has chosengood material and has made skilful use of it. The other painter, E. A. Cox(pp. 134 and 135), is a decorator with a faculty for seeing things largely, andfor setting them down confidently. His use of broad, flat tones is most effec-tive, and the vigorous precision of his drawing gives a convincing quality to hisperformances. He seems always to know just what he wants to do and to beable to do it without a moments hesitation—and that implies very assuredknowledge acquired by the most thorough training. ^ ^ A. L. BALDRY 34. 35
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