The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-09
Art Exhibition Re-Opens

George Inness. The original painting,
 from which this reproduction is made.
 is in the Art Institute of Chicago. It
 represents a marsh land, with trees
 showing against a sunset sky. through
 which soft yellow light glows upon
 the scene. Dark against the path or
 light across the shallow water is seen
 the Heron standing at peace This
 picture, soft in tone, quiet and .restful
 in. effect, produces upon the beholder
 an effect of quiet exultation.
 George Inness is an American artist,
 and one of the most popular of the
 landscape painters with the American
 people. Prints-of this picture are made
 in three sizes, which shows that people
 are demanding copies of this lovely scene. Another painting by the same artist, Sunset Splendor,'' shows a sky ablaze with red and gold in brilliant color tones. 'The Los Angeles River" by Ralph Miller. portrays charming woodland scene, with a stream or small river in the foreground. In this picture the greens and blues predominate the rhythmical arrangement of the tree trunks and their reflection in the water. This picture is a faithful and wonderful reproduction. showing the ! brush strokes and the grain of the canvas.
 Early Autumn by George A. Traver, is an interesting color study, l illustrating the transition of early fall 1 foliage through hues of gold, dull yell low and red into the misty blues and l, purples.
 Another much admired picture is ! Early Morning by Bruce Crane. In this picture the composition is exceed- ingly simple, with only a small bit of l the earth, a group of trees placed on the right, and in the foreground a small pool of water reflecting the lum- | inous colors of the sky.
 Both of these last described pictures 1 are also marvellous reproductions, showing the technique of the artist as he works with palette, knife and l brush.
 Of the figure pictuHes. the lady whose l personality, as displayed, predominates ] the room and who seems more alive 1 than the visitors and appears to be quietly studying them as they observe her is Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci, one of the Medici prints. Fairy Tales" painted by James J. ] shannon, is very popular with the chill dren, and it is one of the most attrac- l tive groups of children in the room. It represents a woman reading fairy story to intently listening children. 1 The Alagorical picture, The Garden
 copy of one of Maxfield Parrish s
 paintings, is reproduction of mural painting from Philadelphia. It repre-
 sents loves pilgrimage, the garden of opportunity and call to joy. This \ picture is remarkably suited to a hall I or entrance way in home. ls
 There are quite number of architec- tural pictures. copies from Jules Gus
 erin's paintings. "The Cathedral of San Sebastian in venice;' The Monastery of San Friscano. Assist Italy;" "The Parthenon;' The Washington Monu-
 ment;" "The Library of Columbia Uni- versity;" "The Capitol" and others, which are not only beautiful but also most instructive.
 The public is very cordially invited to attend this exhibition. There is no 1 cost, and the ladies who will serve as hostesses during the week will be glad to explain the pictures to visitors, or 1 if they prefer they may wander at will. ] lingering before those which appear most pleasing to them and appeal most strongly to their individuality.