Queensland Art Gallery Presscuttings Book 1 : Presscuttings, 1959-1962

1953 The 311naillnift' Po e13 atch-the-Pennies meeting started with a story and discovered that... NISHING must be FUNCTIONAL cy of the smart Frenchwoman who ing on the type of room, when she is dressed to go out, and Nations l Art Gallery Director tf plVonodblocokr . s anything superfluous in her outfit turned wood - - Id photographers use for :eloping). With a few nes, a "pin-cushion" in (sd flower -holder, and taw tallish flowers, an stern flower arrange - lit looks attractive in ' Haines told ua he Ms- "little mats under a vase leaks, it's not ;tonal," he said. "Home- ; it leaks because of a fie In the glaze. I've died that by ;i411,40g fur, then was g it out. in the vaseirrne It ' in Cooper; favourite that 1 s can still be used by filling it with wet sand and using it for flowers tike frangipani. Buying jardinieres Is a waste of money, according to Mr. Haines. "Jardinieres are out now," he said. "If you have a plant in a room, there's no need to cover up the terracotta flower -pot. "Give the terracotta saucer a coat of clear lac- quer, inside and out, paste velvet underneath it, and it. won't harm anything it' stands on. I advise flower- pot saucers with plain edges, not scalloped. "I don't think people GRAPH" Brisbane, Old. DEAN DTI the furnish- ing of a period room were given to members of ' the Women's Historical Association by the Direc- tor of the Queensland Art Gallery (Mr. Robert Haines) at a luncheon lecturette today. The Italian Vice -Consul (Dr. Felice Benuer,ii also gave an address at the lun- cheon. The speakers were Introduced by the presi- dent of the association. Mrs. B. T. Lahey. "COURIER MAIL," Brisbane, Qld. Told the Story; Gave should apply paint to flower- We agreed that in these days most people not only want household articles that perform their function pro- perly and are attractive In appearance-they want them to be reasonable in price and easy to look after. So, with all these points in view, we got this advice from Mr. Haines on- Mirrors: Choose square or rectangular mirrors. Avoid those based on cubist de- signs. Cushions: These should be functio s climate, pots. Terracotta is a pleasant material, and its soft colour shouldn't be covered with some clashing colour." Because people's tastes differ so widely-some "like clutter," others like rooms that give their possessions as well as themselves, "space to breathe" - Mr. Haines said: "You can't make a on ttern for people. There are a few principles that can be a guide, but you can't lay down hard and fast rules. 46y old masters hidden away. ft Australian painters are, on e whole, fairly well repre- ed, although it came tiler as a surprise that of eh important painters as then and Drysdale, only one Irk of each could be traced Taking a less sentimental w of Australian painters of "early days"-for which 1 ItY be forgiven-or of some pular landscape painters in show the most appealing le of Australia and coin- ircialise their art by endless setition of the same sublect d also eliminating some stly over -rated "big names.' ,liould like to draw attai- n to the following works:- loyd Rees' "Grey Day on ddle Harbour" and "The v." Charles Busch's "Out- rts, Toledo" - a most elnal composition, as well 1111 the other works on ex - Iv the same artist He t one of the younger iteration who will do honour Australia, hen there are Roy Dal - no's "Pont Charles," which. far as I can Judge int works I have seen of this Inter, is his masterpiece: n Belette'a "Emir. Reelln- 1"; Drysdale's "Whistling ,V": Justin O'Brien's flower 11 lives for their melodious our: Max Meidrum's "In - tor," and Bessie Gibson's 'run My WIndow"-a most icitious Work. as fresh as a mine in soling. A surprise MONGST the surprises 1 list "Sewing Circle," by n Marie Tuck-I believe a Is known South Australian titer, but what a remark- s, good little painting this Orban's pastel "Afternoon the Harbour," Kenneth Queen's, Robert Camp - es, and Len Annois' water ours, all praiseworthy ?pith for different qualities. 'here ere else three fine !Inures, one by Leonard by GERTRUDE LANGER APRE -VIEW of the exhibition of loan paintings from Brisbane private col- lections at the Queensland National art Gatlery prompts the thought: Are there any old masters hidden away some rhere in Brisbane? The exhibition has ought forth chiefly Aus- Ilan art, some English t. very little Continental A Shillam and two by Kathleen Shlliam, and quite a number of other works by painters well worth mentioning such as Gruner. Hevsen. Ashton and Milder. I would like to draw special attention to the few examples of old paintings on show: Philip Wouverman is a famous 17th century Dutch master, end he is represented by an oil "Riding Party Before an Inn." Other early paintings are: P. Wheatley's "Fish Seller" (English school), and a minia- ture painting by French artist rower. Of modern French art there Is a water colour painting by Rouault and two charming enamel pictures by Pierre and Suzanne Fremont. The exhibition will be on view from May 20 to June 21 "COURIER M From "FARMER the Advice washable covers are advis- able. Waste paper baskets: Thee, should be one in eve room. Make them at home, from plain tlnl (round or oval), painted either to match the want or to pick up another col- our in the furnishing -creme. Tin baskets can b washed, and have not the fire risk (from cigar ette ends) of straw bag kets. Lamps: Some lam ary nuch too ornate. & SETTLER" Sydney, N.S,W, s Brisbane Show Section Changes VINE Arts Section of the 11153 Brisbane Royal Show has been completely overhauled by Mr. C. M. Van Homrigh, of the Teachers' Praining College, arid Mr. R. Haines, Director of the Queensland National_ art Gal- lery, to bring it nib Iffirl9Kh modern trends. Prise money has been increased to 20 guineas first and ten guineas second. As a result, the R.N.A. council expects that the section will attract entries of a higher standard. In keeping with the require- ments of the new syllabus intro- duced in Queensland schools last year, the R.N.A. has reorganised the section for school work, with the co-operation of Mr. W. Woodyatt, district inspector of schools. Prise money in this section has also beets substan- tially increased. /A 64'i 41 xi - Revised Fine Arts Section at Royal Nations' Show I The MOO Arts Section of the 1953 'loyal Show has been completely overhauled. the R.N.A. Secretary l(Mr M..1. Kennedy i says. Mr C. M. Van Homrigh of the Teacher's Training College and Mr R. Haines, Director of the Queensland -National Art Gallery, have reorganised the whole -section with a view to bring, ing it Info line with modern trends. Typical of the radical changes that have been made was the group ing of different classes for oils and *water colours In the old schedule in- to one class for oil paintings (water. scape seascape, portraCtire, genre r still llfel and one class for water (dour paintings (Including gouache lid tempera, landscape, seascape, care or still lifer. By increasing he prize money to 20 Guineas First mi Ten Guineas Second, the. R.N.A. oiincii %arts that the Section will r RoAane, Qld tract entries of a high standard. chedules arc my available. W"'Whistlers Studio' is a CROWDS VIE ART PANEL MASTERPIEC II great 'sainting, and poss Queeenas it,slanci" he is fortsaidute to .na Ickert, who studied with Whistler, completed the The subject of "Whistler's painting about 1910. CITY crowds showed warm Studio" was one that most \-' interest yesterday in on artists would not have old English masterpiece, painted, Mr. Haines said. Mail Art Panel, HOW tO look hanging on The Courier- rlsands viewed "Whist- ickert, however, delighted ler's Studio," a painting in such subjects, and out by outstading English of this impossible material, artist, Waitera Richard made, by his exquisite US Sickens. after it was hung of tone and colour, paint - on the Art Panel at noon. fogs which Intrigued and "Whistler's Studio" Is one of went on intriguing, the Queenstand National Mr. Haines offered this ad - Art Gallery's vents. vice to visitors to the The gallery director otss, Art Panel in The Courier - Robert Haines) said last Mail vestibule: night the painting syrts a 'Look at the figure in the modern master. studio, walk up to it and It was one of Sickert's nso,t observe the simplicity of Important works in An, - its painting. Note the blue Mita. underpainting. Step back a pace or two and see how In memory it stands In space and light, "This is not a painting one can glance at to see-one must stand and gaze at It, and do this many times," The painting will remain in The Courier -Melt Art Panel until Friday. Sep- tember 11. - - preftlited Ihe gUrelllalla National Art Oallciy by tarty Murdoch, In ntriss..ts. of her husband, the Site HIr Keith Mur- doch, di-sititnitlusi Aus- tralian tallith' ournalist. Mr. Hallies said the works of Sickert. who died in 104:1, were In great de- , . i 1 rti,lsd.1 sow.. makes an at- tractive 'lamp. Choice of shade should de- pend on th t o he roc , but avoid over - &Iteration. preferring to bigger items of furniture. Mr. Haines said people should not think they MUST have complete suites of furniture. He suggested, for In- stance, that the bedroom suite could be replaced by a good mattress, mounted on wooden supporta, and Mr. Haines "one big cupboard to hold everything." He stressed that furniture be allowed to fill its proper purpose. A writing table. for example, must be equipped with everything necessary for writing. That brought us to the ornaments or other things people collect as a hobby. Mr. Haines suggested that, instead of having them scattered round the room or the house, the pieces should be made a feature of a room and displayed as such. He instanced a collec- tion of China figures. for which a display cabinet had been built in one wall of a room. "It is a very attractive feature of the room," he said, "and the figures, many of them rather fragile are protected." . AP.Ordwilikk