The New York herald., 1921-01-23

limited number OF subjects, however,
which are placed In the smaller gallery.
relate directly to the Pilgrims. The ma
jor part of the exhibition is devoted TO
the prints of old Brooklyn and especial
attention is called to this matter. for as
far as known, this is the first attempt,
as far as Brooklyn is concerned. al
though there have been numerous ex-
hlbitons Of prints relating TO old New
York.
The exhibition has been made possible
through the kindness of various and
numerous collectors. especially Mr.. Rob-
ert Fridenberg, the Long Island Histor-
ical Society and the Brooklyn Club. Not
the least interesting among the exhibits
are the maps. numbering seven. There
are also a number of panoramic views
representing Brooklyn and views of New
York from Brooklyn of early dates.
There are prints representing historical
celebrities connected with events of the
Revolutionary War on Long Island;
there are prints relating to the old
Brooklyn Fire Department, among them
one OF the first fire engines used in
Brooklyn. 17S5. The various old taverns.
inns, manors and historic residences are
also represented, one as early as 1883.
One OF the latest prints is crude coll
ored lithograph of the Brooklyn Bridge
as seen on the opening night during the
attendant display of fireworks. this
bridge having been constructed during
the dates January 3, 1870. and May "a.
1888. There is also view Of Fulton
ferry in 1910.
There will be an exhibition of prints
by old and modern masters at the gal
lery of r. Weyhe from January "a TO
February 5. In the exhibitions are about
twenty Zorn etchings, including such
rare proofs as the Antonln Proust, the
Lady at the Piano, the Two Models Near
a Bed (done in Batimore) and the
Shadows. There are number OF the
famous portraits such as those of Ana
tole France, Rodin, Berthelot (the dis
coverer Of synthetic chemistry and the
lf-Portrait with a Fur Cap. There
are ten Rembrandts, both landscapes
and portraits, and a number of etchings
bv his pupils. Bol and Lievens Whistler
is represented by the Long Lagoon. the
Little Mast, the Lagoon at Noon. the
Iineburner and numerous other rare
proofs. Fine examples of Lepere's etch-
iugs and wood cuts are shown, including
very fine impressions nf the Pont Neuf.
the Amsterdam, the Eglise de Jouy lie
Moutier the First State of Les Deux
Bourrines, Iepere's own copy of La
Masure and several very rare wood cuts.
Besides these there are examples OF
etchings by Mary Cassatt. Charles
Jacque, Leheutre, Beurdeley, Lee Han
key and Mahonri Young. Last, but not
least, there is very fine impression OF
Daumler's superb lithograph lie Ventre
Legislatif.
Mr.. Chamberlin Dodds has issued
Invitations for a private view to-day of
his collection at Clark's Galleries. Mr..
Dodds feels that the same charm and
distinction could be lent to such affairs
in this country as is customary in Lon
don at Christie's and in Paris at the
Hotel Drouet At the latter place
tickets are sold for art sales and chairs
retained by subscriptions from season
to season. Mr.. Dodds has gathered to-
gether a number of original panelled
and painted rooms. Among these is a
Directoire scenic one in yellow and
sepia, which comes from the De Brieure
Villa at The Hague. There Is also set
of Chinese hand painted panels from Sir
Archibald Grey's house in Cumberland
and q superb collection OF Regence
panels. period 1733-17s1. Mr.. Dodds's
position in the world OF arts and decora-
tions has provided him not only unique
opportunities for collecting lovely
things, but also for placing them In
their proper environment He delves
into old traditions of color and design.
buvs things he likes himself rather than
those which might be called CONNER
cial: therefore, his collection, gathered
throughout Journeys abroad for the last
few years, contains interesting docu-
.ments of singular charm and artistic
value.