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French Titled Newest Examples Etienne’s Work English and Women of Adrian simply a fashion artist, making little drawings for minor Paris fashion papers at very little prices. He knew that he could do better things, but he worked cheerfully at rwhat he was doing. As soon as he had the chance to make the portrait of a fashionable woman he pleased her immensely, for he knew how to draw fashionable clothes and make her look fashionable in every way. If he had had the genius of a Velasquez and had been unable to draw fashionable clothes, he could not have satisfied his sitter. Thus his training in a modest line of work was very valuable to him. This may be a useful lesson to artists who feel dispirited because their work consists mainly of making pictures of clothes, shoes and furniture, and such things. Now Drian has acquired the distinc tion of being an artist of the highest type and still a fashion artist. The fac ulty of observing, understanding and id- terpreting fashions has been so highly developed in him that he can only draw an exquisitely and appropri ately dressed person. y To be drawn by Drian is to estab- , lish yourself as a woman of fashion. Drian has shown an especial tal ent for portraying the Oriental type of dress, which has lately become so pop ular. He does not hesitate to give his por traits a light touch of refined satire. So great has Drian’s reputation for de picting fashionably dressed women be come that many social leaders consult him as to their clothes. When a woman goes to him to have her portrait made he says: “Now, dear madame, 1 could make a much better picture of you if you would change the color scheme of your cos tume just a little so as to bring out the best points of your coloring." Then he builds up a color scheme to fit her personal appearance. He tells her the style of gown that best suits her fig ure and the colors that match her hair and complexion. He tells her what jew els, if any, she should wear. Then she comes back to him looking handsomer and more distinguished than she ever did before. So pleased have the women been with the advice he gives them that they beg him to tell them what to wear even when he is not making their pictures. He is very good-natured, and spends much time giving this sort of advice for nothing. NE of the most brilliant young Parisians of the day is the art- Drian." is LIJ ist who signs himself »■—Drian in everyday life Adrian Etienne, and he has constructed his attractive and euphonious art-name from his Christian name. Drian is now the favorite portraitist of the fashionable and aristocratic women of Paris. His clients include not only those of French birth, but the women of every country who flock to Paris to enjoy its graces and luxuries. Like the noted Helleu, he makes many of his portraits in the form of etchings. This yields not only a very satisfying artistic work, but enables the woman who orders it to have a great number of copies printed and to give charming souvenirs of herself to her friends. Three of Drian’s latest and most charming works of this class are repro duced on this page. They represent Lady Juliet Duff, Madame de Ossa and the Countess Lafond. These three show the exalted and cosmopolitan character of the artist’s sitters. Lady Juliet Duff is English. She is a daughter of the Marchioness of Ripon by her first marriage with the late Earl of Lonsdale. The mother is one of the greatest leaders of English society, and was noted for her beauty In King Ed ward’s time. Madame de Ossa is of Spanish origin and a leader of Parisian society. The Countess Lafond is thoroughly Parisian. She is the daughter Of a great French banker. Drian’s time is entirely taken up by his wealthy, fashionable and charming clients. He is a close rival of Paul Helleu, who has for many years enjoyed the greatest vogue as a portrait etcher of beautiful women. Drian enjoys great personal popularity, and it is whispered that many leaders of society find him more agreeable than the veteran Helleu. Drian makes portraits in water colors and in pen and ink as well as etchings. He is very industrious. It is said that his industry, his talent and popularity Itow bring him an income approaching $100,000 a year. It is interesting to know that Drian rose very quickly from very humble beginnings. Three years ago he was Lady Juliet Duff Madame de Ossa American magazine section ol fiearsfs Sunday American, Atlanta, December 7. m= Copyright, 1913, by the Star Company. Great Britain Rights Reserved■