24 JANUARY 1925, Page 22

MR. LEIPNIE'S unbiassed attitude to Art (referred to in his

preface) has led him to include in this history of French etching a number of artists who are very mediocre and of little signifi- cance either to Art in general or etching in particular. Al- though lie becomes garrulous at times his treatise is complete, and it will give great assistance to collectors in the selection and classification of plates. The book contains many fine illustrations, ranging from Calla to the present day and includes examples of work which represent some of the more advanced developments of modem French Art.