New-York tribune., 1919-05-11


tation," by Mr.. Konti; Mr.. Polasck's
"Inspiration,' and the enchanting lit
tie bust Of Alan Seeger, by Mrs.
Gerome Brush. In the department of
purely decorative work there are some
handsome terminals and vases by Mrs.
Conkling, two good flower boxes by
Miss Ripley, and some remarkable
candelabra by Miss Zimmerman. The
show is small, but made up Of things
we'll chosen.
Appropriately at this time, when
been opened at Columbia University,
Mr.. Jacques Reich has published new
etching of the Colonel, based on pho
tograph taken by Pach only three or
four years ago. 1t is a remembrance OF
Roosevelt during the war, and the de-
vice drawn on the remarque proof
we have received is, felicitously,
service flag, bearing stars for his four
sons. His own participation in the
struggle is reflected in the grave ex-
preston which hovers over the strong
features. The broad brow is not pre-
cisely furrowed, but it reveals, as do
the thoughtful eyes, his serious pre-
occupation. Technically, this is a
enthusiastically painter-like plate.
The head and face are firmly modelled.
There are delicate touches about the
hair, and everywhere the needle has
done its work with fexibility, but the
total impression is of energy, as be-
fits the subject. In tone, as is usual
with Mr.. Reich, the etching is rich
and warm. q He has put handsome
plate to his credit.
The paintings by c. E. Polowetski
now on exhibition at the Paint Box
Gallery, 43 Washington Square, might
be called "a group of noble danes" j"
for feminine portraits dominate the
collection. The artist presents an in
teresting variety of types in an author
! itative manner. Two of the most strik-
ing of his women are "The Purple Mel
ancholy" and "The Grey Lady" An oc-
casional mans face peers out among
the canvases. These few are John
Gelert," "The Intellectual Man." "Self-
Portrait" (Salon, 191D, and ~. San
ford Saltus." Two other paintings,
this time not portraits, "The Inquisi-
ton" (Salon, 1912; Corcoran Gallery,
1879, and "The Triumph of Man Over
the Elements" stand out in conspicu-
GUS contrast. Mr.. Polowetski was born
in Petrograd. He spent his boyhood in
New York, later going to Paris to study
with Bonnat. He was among those
who joined the first Autumn Salon
(1903), also exhibiting in the New Sa-
Ion (Societe Nationally the same year.
He exhibited at the Autumn Salon of
1904 and 1906. His work was hung in
the Official Salon (Salon des Artists
Francais), 1911, 1913 and 1914. Going
to London, he exhibited at the Allied
Artists Association of 1909, 1911, 1912,
1913, and 1914, and also at other Lon
don galleries. He was preparing for
an exhibition there when the outbreak
of war changed his plans. Many peo-
pie will remember his canvas at the
first show of the Independent Artists
in New York.
The exhibition Of John r. Arms's
work at the Mussmann gallery shows
| accomplishment in various branches of
art, etchings, color etchings, pencil
drawings and pen drawings. Among
the most attractive features are "Out
of Ny Window" "The Quiet Street."
"On Lake Como" Nos. l and 2, ga
Hong Kong Canal Boat" "Castles in
the Air" "The Frog OF the Tour
Charles VIII, Amboise," and "The Gar
goyle and His Quarry, Notre Dame,
Paris"
The exhibition in the ballroom of the
Hotel Majestic is we'll worth a visit.
Three paintings by Colin Campbell
Cooper present interesting studies in
contrast. They are tie Cathedral at
Malinas," "Edgartown-M Massachusetts :,
and the Temple at Udaipur." France,
New England and the Orient are rep
resented with vividness that be-
speaks a keen feeling for atmosphere
"Moonrise in Normandy" Full Moon
Normandy" and Morning" all by
Albert Pike Lucas, associate of the
New Salon, Paris, are among other can