Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-21
ARTISTS ON ART EXHIBIT
APPROVE NEWLANDS' IDEA OF
DISPLAY AT ROME.
Praise Senator for Asking Appro-
observation-disclosures in Ameri-
can Achievement Expressed.

NEW YORK, January 21.-Unusual in
terest is displayed by artists In this city
in the effort to have this country repre-
scented at the exhibition in Rome in
l911
The general sentiment among painters.
sculptors. architects and others seems to
be that it would be most unfortunate
mistake not to have the artistic effort Of
this country displayed along with that of
other nations. Particular Interest seems
to attach to the fact that Rome is so
identified with the history of art, and
Senator Newlands' work in endeavoring
to have Congress make suitable appro-
priation is commended.
BY all means.' said William NJ. Chase
The example of Herr Hugo Reisinger
gives US an incentive. He considers that
the Germans will be absolutely astonshed
by the progress of American art, and if
this is the view taken in Germany, it
shows OF what worth it would be to ex-
nibit the work of this country.
The American Academy is in Rome,
and this is point that should not be
forgotten. We are advancing all the time
in the fine arts, and the country's APP
probation is daily increasing
Minister of Fine Arts.
Il look forward to the time when we
will have minister of fine arts as a
member of the cabinet. If America is not
represented at Rome 1t will be only an
other indication OF this country's newness
and rawness in many PARTICULARS"
Edwin II. Blashfied is anc1ner artist
who earnestly advocates representation
at Rome.
II am satisfied we will have it. too.'
he said. Senator Newlands is one of
the best men in Congress in his atti-
tude toward the arts. and he will work
for this appropriation.
1T would be a fatal mistake for the
sculpture and painting of this country.
together with its other arts, not to be
put on exhibition in Rome, the home of
art Art is universal. and we are large
ly Influenced by the art of other coun-
tries. yet We have developed on this
continent a distinctive trend. and this
will. in time. have its effect on the art
of other lands
Daniel c. French. the sculptor, is also
greatly in favor Of sending an exhibit
Il hope. however. It will be managed
would be mistake to send a hetero-
geneous collection Of work. 1t should be
carefully selected, and the best types
and examples placed on exhibition"
Time Is Short.
Charles A. Plat, the architect, loaned
some paintings he owns to Herr Resin
ger. and said last night that he believ-
ed in aid of this kind whenever neces-
sary to stimulate interest in Americas
productions.
The time is short and action should
be taken" said Mr. Plat. Il hope
Congress will not stand In the way of
an appropriation, and, If the proper col
lection is made, the United States will
have a splendid representation
american art has had a long pro-
gresSion, and l think samples from va
rious periods should be sent as indi-
eating the really remarkable strides
that the country's workers have made -
II believe In the encouragement OF
American art by such MEANS" said
Kenyon Cox. but ! am awaiting the
day-and / believe it will come in time
when the American people will trust
to their own artistic judgment without
50 much regard for European ideals.
There is no reason why this realiza-
ton should not come about. Americas
own art, born of her own people. is
growing greater every day. But I think
an exhibit at Rome would be of much
value"
1t seems a shame said Thomas
w Dewing, that the United States
exhibition. To leave this country en-
of arts. would almost indicate that
painting, sculpture and the allied arts
have no place on this continent"