Page 37 - Studio International - March 1965

The Collection of
Baroness Alix de Rothschild

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attract, before calling for a reason for the reaction. The
austere and moving art of Sklavos is the most perfect
example of this choice. Chavignier and Etienne Martin
are the most obvious examples of this fiery sensitivity,
whilst Pevsner, Kemeny, Guitou Knoop and Lipsi, on
the other hand, give the appearance of reason and
calm; but their use of intense linear effects is no less
true to an original and infinitely sensitive expression.
Cesar, Gargallo, Laurens, Vitillo, Penalba, and Metcalf
exhibit the various possible shades of expression be­
tween these extreme positions.
Thus, without having wished to 'make a collection' or
having pretended to create a didactic panorama of con­
temporary art, Baroness Alix de Rothschild-though
following her own taste and her own intuition-has
succeeded in building up a collection of the most
significant works. Her eclectic choice does not exclude
personal viewpoints but displays the many facets of her
taste and her catholic and generous sensitivity to the
different methods and effects of contemporary artists,
with the sole and permanent proviso that something
human be shown her, whatever the method or effect
may be. ■

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