The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-13


mission TO England, where he died in
1850
The portrait OF President Young
that hangs II the cit.r and county
building was painted by E. Wood Perry
in 1896 He also painted the portraits
of the twelve apostles and many promi-
nent citizens. Another that I recall
is Fred Pearcy. who illustrated the
Overland road and came here in 81
to make a few sketches of our Utah
scenery. Daniel WieSgland came to
this country shortly after 1 aid and
this. 7 believe. about closes the his
tory Of the artists in this country.
prior 10 the formation of our present
society. four wears az0.
1T has always been a struggle for
the artists to exist in Titan, and the
simple reason for IL is that the ma
jority of the people have been too poor
to indulge their tastes in that direc-
ton. Pictures do not keep one warm,
neither do they furnish food, and the
people naturally spend their money
for necessities.
las far as native talent is concerned,
1 think we could produce more than
many large cities that boast of their
artistic productions. Consider our
musical talent. 1t is simply remark
able. and were as much attention and
study given to art. I am confident that
we should find that there is more real
artistic ability in Utah than in most
of the other states"
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In viewing the works OF the fourth
annual exhibition of the artists, one is
led to perceive that the comments of
the art critics are usually empty. COM
mon-place phrases or extravagant
praise. 1t is absolutely necessary for
the welfare of art culture in Utah TO
6 70 he fl1f &C l4n ~ e-
There is nc greater educator in art
than these yearly exhibitions. and
when the people learn that there is an
aim in every honest, conscientious work
of art and 70 discern whether or not
that aim has been ACCOMPLISHED. then
there VIII indeed have been progress
made. The influence OF those of the
artists who have studied abroad is
being felt. and the best and newest
methods in technique are being recog-
nized and appreciated.
In the comfortable and inviting
studio, occupied in common by Messrs.
Evans. Ha-wood and Hafen, which is
situated over the Newman Mott shoe
store-Mr. Evans was found, and said:
I'VE are DESTROYS of placing those
pictures before the public which we
consider trul-r worthy of special no.
tice. When a corps of artists with q
real knowledge Of skill and ability
unite in Dronouncing one picture SUI
perior 70 another. we do not believe
that any visitor, no matter if possessed
OF an artistic eye or conception, VIII
hesitate in pron0uncing the decision, in
al probability. a just and correct one.
We notice . marked Improvement i'll
the work of our pupils this year over
that of last-a closer study of nature
less OF the London puppies and Paris
greens which were so greatly 'en evil
dence' last year. We feel that they
are on the right road and are learn
ing to appreciate correct painting. No
matter how great the conception, there
can be no artist in the truest sense of
the word without thorough knowl
edge OF the best and most mastery
manner in Which to convey that con-
ception TO canvass"
= Z +
A committee has been organized to
criticise and classify the paintings and
these reliable verdicts will be published
verbatim.
No doubt the three most remarkable
pictures in the exhibit are the "Har-
vest Field" by Evans, Shores of Great
Salt Lake" by Harwood. and Hafen's
portrait of b II. Roberts. The first
is a brilliant portrayal OF summer in
her most brilliant mood, and the art
list must have literally captured and
embodied the sunbeams to make the
effect which first dazzles and then en-
chants the critic. The committee united
in pronouncing this picture "a mastery
painting, brilliantly painted. full of the
real sunshine and whose unity is eX-
cellent."
OF Mr.. Hafen's portrait, one we'll
known artist said: The picture is
such a remarkably fine likeness, and
the pose SO easy and natural that if
it is possible. as l have heard ex-
pressed. that there is a defect in the
flesh color, it could easily be forgiven"
The opinion Of another was: Il par
ticularly admire the quality of the
light in the picture. On the green and
the black goods-it gives the proper
texture, and this is point rather dir
ficult to catch" Still another said:
1T keeps its place within the frame
and is TO be complimented for that
quality. Most people speak Of a Dor-
trait as standing out which is en-
tirely the wrong idea
OF MIR. Harwooo 5 painting from the
Lake. general admiration was
expressed. One expressed his opin-
ion as this: 4 consider it
one of the most clever pieces
of work he has done. Harwood is q
clever student oe nature and repro
curacy." Another disagreed. and said.
Though I am a great admirer of all
of HarWoOds work l do not like this
quite so well as some of his smaller
pictures Ny criticism would be that
there is a sunlight effect on the sky
which is not reproduced in the water.
However, I consider the execution to
be most mastery and the work shows
that it has been performed by an artist
who is educated and intelligent"
TIE foregoing criticisms show the
artists not only TO be excellent Judges,
but impartial critics as well. Their
work in the exhibit has been freely
criticised as well as warmly praised,
and both praise and criticism will be
published with impartial accuracy.
Thus we viii receive the artists own
individual opinion regarding their best
work
The exhibition is proving to be
great success.
Many noted visitors have been pres
ent. and all express surprise and pleas
ure at the work accomplished by the
indefatigable workers. Surely they de-
serve al praise. and as the people of
Salt Lake Cit-r are too generous 10
withhold any rightful amount of ap-
probation, the artists will, without q
doubt, be well recompensed for their
years hard work.
ELSIE REASONER.
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