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"The process ol etching is mlinitely complex, and only artists oi wide experience who have completely mastered the craft can produce work of the highest standard, said Mr J. Vv. Shaw, in an address at the Auckland Art Gallery on the selection of etchings being shown at lite loan exhibition of Briiish art. While some critics considered the art of etching too mechanical for artistic expression, continued Mr Shaw, it was patent that the etcher had to learn to express himself through his own medium, just as the painter had to study the use of the brush. Within its limits the line could achieve extraordinary artistic effects, and .those who were masters of the craft were capable of producing excellent work. Probably etching was- not as popular as ii might be with modern artists, because of its limitations, but to those who were not ''riding the modern horse" H had a distinct appeal. Success r*«\!)ci)dcd on the rhythm and harmony of line ECONOMY DEMANDS TH.YI YOU HAVE YOU" CYCLE CHROMIUM PLATED. For Chromium Plating i.-y.-ts vei y Utile more than n:ckol plating, and it prevent!-* ru;t from eating inlo ihr oar'-,. Then :t improve.- lie appearance el your cycle 100 per rent. AM; your cycle dealer to iirntii:,- the plating for you. Armstrong and Farr. "The Plating " People." Ml) Victoria street. Christchurch. ■ DO YOU WANT THIS'.' if you spend 40 - at Minson., this week" .von get ;m 10-picec dainty china teasel free. Tticr' one en view >a the window, and it is a pret'v ■ '-t. 1

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Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21257, 31 August 1934, Page 11

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Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21257, 31 August 1934, Page 11

Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21257, 31 August 1934, Page 11