New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-01
NEW SOCIETY EXHIBITION
eOME OF THE SCULPTURES AND PAINT
iNGS SHOWN IN A PARIS GALLERY.


iNGS SHOWN IN A PARIS GALLERY.
Paris, March Is
AEaong the smaller art shows that come Ike
curtain Taisers 10 the grand picture fairs or
salons of the French artists and OF the Ma
tonal Society. which will open their doors on
April 20 and May respectively. none leave more
pleasing Impressions than that of the New So
e1ety.'' in the Georges Petit Gallery, which con-
tains two hundred numbers. The Societe Nou-
selle DE Peintres ct de Sculpteurs resulted from
split among the members of the Societe lnterns-
tionale. and this is its third annual exhibition
The large marble statue La Tentation de
saint-Antoine,'' by NJ. Auguste Rodin-a nude
woman reclining on rock with the arms clasped
behind her head and the elbows half concealing
her slightly convulsed features-is somewhat
heavy bat possesses that irresistible charm and
grace that the master invariably reveals when
dealing with primitive emotions
NJ Aman-Jean has put characteristic poetic
feeling into group Of somewhat too highiy
decorative portraits where iridescent flesh con-
trasts with the floral colorings of gowns and
draperies The portrait of Mile. Juliette SECOND
seated on a sofa, wearing white dress. and
cuddling little black lapdog. is an ambitious
piece of work somewhat different from what
th!s delicate portraitist has accustomed us to-
There is grace of design and refinement OF feel
ing but the head is unfinished and lacks eN-
preston. The studies in arms and shoulders are
delightful and are beautifully set off with flow
ers and neutral green branches. and the at
mosphere OF the backgrounds is well thoaght
out
There are nine decorative canvases by NJ
Henri Martin. done with excessive profusion of
little fnapressionist confetti-like waters, which
are so effective for large works. but which
when applied TO small studies appear grotesque
The deserted cabin in the pale gray atmosphere.
and the same subject treated under the mellow
rays of a setting sun, interesting and mys-
teal 1t is a pity that NJ Henri Martins man
nerisms make It a difficult task TO obtain true
appreciation and understanding of his works
Twelve studies in Brittany by NJ Charles Cot
te.. are impressive from their earnest simplicity
There is a quaint sadness about the procession
of fisherwomen walking along beach toward
the village chapel One only sees the backs OF
these women. The coloring is dark and SUD-
dued The moonlight views Of the little town
Of Quimperle are highly effective NJ Charles
cottet has become more than ever the loreiios'
painter OF Brittany and the Bretons
NJ Fritz Thaulow the painter OF snow ano
y-intrv streams exhibits half a dozen typical
canwases of which the most pleasing 'S the
view Of the little river flowing between the stone
ouays Of A1niens with the town covered with
drapery OF snow.
N Castor La Touche exhibits a dozen richly
toned pictures, which convey the impression OF
hainr seen through reflections Of red and green
Bengal lights. They brilliant and ironical
II is q pity that his drawing is not equal 10 his
brush work The masked ball in q theatre is a
little gem Of warmth and vibration. A delight
FIJI series of color compositions and flesh stuoies
also have the merit of being modest and grace
full The view Of Bruges is sad and suggestive
r=i.-r with amin
gayety.
1t is almost as difficult for a painter 10 tell
rs something new about Venice it is for an
orator say anything new about George wash
ington, but the French critics agree that the
American Mr. Eugene Vail has succeeded In
giving some original light effects in his Sum-
rner Evening" on the Grand Canal. Il is Venice
seen through q dream. There are phantom
sauadrons of gondolas with the white sheen of
their steel figureheads and the feecy forms of
the goncoers. The foundation of the picture
is deep blue the treatment is daring. and the
technique is interesting and suggestive. The
-.Festa di San Trovaso'' is a pleasing study OF
atmosphere in a more sombre note The Gala
Night is redolent with Byronian "reminiscences.
Mr.. Wallis seven Venetian pictures are in the
opposite pole from that Of the conception OF
ziem. and their merit is largely due TO the I'M
conventional and essentially American straight
RS Venice is handled.
Thirteen interiors by Walter Gay are work
rnanlike and faithful. They less photo
graphic in treatment than the previous compo-
sitions In a specially to which this painstaking
painter has devoted much time and energy.
The values are just and the atmosphere and
light are rendered with adroitness and senti-
ment-
The study for a decorative ceiling by Mr.
Frank Brangv-yn is an interesting composition
full of promise.
NJ. Emile Claus brighteus III. the show by six
teen brilliant studies Of flowers Nine Of these
are pastels The serried masses Of azaleas.
tulips, roses and wild flowers exhibited by this
Dutch painter fresh and sincere
NJ Louis Dejean. the sculptor, produces an
original note in the exhibition with his groups
of fashionable women in graceful postures. These
tanagralike figures are much spoken OF, and are
distinctly clever and, above all, essentially
modern Some OF them in marble others
are In terra Gotta and plaster
Altogether, the conclusions to be drawn from
the exhibits of the Societe Nouvee de Peintres
ct de Scupteurs are that the two hundred fugi-
tive canvases convey the impression of dis
rinction rather than Of genuine pleasure, and OF
refinement rather than of strength C l. B.