The New York herald., 1921-02-06
NOTES OF THE ART WORLD.

The following interesting reference to
the activities of Mr.. Winston Churchill
is from the London letter to the ADleri-
eau Art Neics'
1t is not often that painting and poll
tics fraterniZe successfully. Mr.. Winston
Churchill, however, proves an exception
TO this as to most rules. Not long ago
nc burst upon surprised world as an
artist of some considerable individuality,
though naturally little lacking in tech
n!que. One regarded the phenomenon as
mere vagary of brilliance and hardly
expected Developments. Since then de-
velopments have occurred. Under the
name of Charles NORM, Mr.. Churchill
is now holding an exhibition in the
Rue ROyale. Paris, where he is winning
considerable 'kudos." and certain of the
works. according to rumor. have been
already disposed of to an eminent col
lector. Seascapes with storm-laden skies.
and others in which more smiling effects
of nature have been achieved. are among
the most successful of his works, but
the artist. ever signing for more worlds
10 conquer. is to give, it is said. another
exhibition later on, wherein his versa
tility will express itself in yet more
varied form. Perchapce one will hear
later that he is forsaking politics alto
gether for art. So may the fates of
nations be affected.
The Montross Galleries announce that
owing to the continued demand II has
been decided to place the collection OF
Van Gogh pictures and drawings again
in view beginning February and the
exhibition will be free to the public.
In the Washington Evening Star of
February 1 the following announcement
appeared:
A gift OF 100000 to the Corcoran
Gallery of Art. made by former Senator
William A. Clark of Montana, and an
nounced following the annual meeting OF
the board OF trustees of the institution
yesterday, will perpetuate, by means of
income derived therefrom, the William
A. Clark prizes" heretofore given by him
at intervals colncident with the biennial
exhibitions of contemporary American oil
paintings. Prior TO this latest gift Sem
ator Clark's contributions toward the
progress of American art have totalled
s31. 900.
The first of these exhibitions opened
in the Corcoran Gallery In February.
1907. at which time Senator Clark gave
the sum of $1,000 for the first prize.
These events have occurred biennially
ever since. and at all OF the subsequent
exhibitions Senator Clark has donated
s5. 900 for ''the William A. Clark prize
awards" the amounts OF the four prizes
being as follows: First. $4,000 second,
$500: third. $1,000. and fourth, $500.
making a total OF $1,000.
The specific conditions of the adminis-
tration of Senator Clark's gift have not
yet been definitely settled. but Il Is
understood that the amounts OF the four
prizes will remain the same as they have
been In the past, and such balance as
may be received from the investment
will possibly be used for the purchase OF
paintings by American artists. such
pictures TO become part OF the perma-
nent collection OF the Corocoran Gallery
OF for some other purpose for the ad-
vanccment of the work OF American
artists.
The prizes which Senator Clark has
heretofore given are, IL is understood,
the most liberal offered at any art ex-
hibition in the country. II not in the
world.
The recent Photographic work OF AL
fred Steglltz Is TO be shown to-day at a
private view In the Anderson Galleries.
Tomorrow and on the following days
the collection will be accessible to the
public.
Mr.. y. G. Kelekian has loaned his
private collection or modern paintings TO
the Brooklyn Museum. II has been In
stalled in two alcoves Of the long East
ern picture gallery. third floor and Will
be opened TO the public on Sunday. Feb
ruary 6. The collection Is mainly one OF
oil paintings. but also includes some
pastels water colors and drawings. The
following artists are represented eau
guin Zone cxample). Nratisse (four),
Renoir (thirteen). Bonnard (three).
Cexanne tfour), Desas teight), WILLARD