The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-11-04
SEVENTEEN ARTISTS
Will OPEN EXHIBITS
OF PAINTINGS SUNDAY

teventeen artists will exhibit in the
exhibition of paintings by Richmond
artists which opens in the Public Art
gallery Sunday afternoon. Six of the
exhibiting artists are showing their
pictures in the local galleries for the
first time The opening which Will
be held from 230 until o'clock Sun
day afternoon will be for all persons
in the community. The exhibiting art
lists will all attend the opening.
A musical program will be pre-
scented by members of the music de-
partment of the Woman's club dur
ing the afternoon. Piano numbers
will be given by Mrs. l.. c. King and
Miss Haley Harold. A double trio.
composed of the following persons,
will also appear on the program: Mrs.
F. w Kruger, Miss Ruth James, Mrs.
Fred j. Bartel, Mrs. j. ]. Rae. Mrs.
Lloyd f. Harter, Mrs. Charles Marvel,
Lloyd E. Harter and Mrs. Charles
Marvel Miss Ruth Peltz will be the
accompanist
New Names Appear
Among the new names which appear
on the list of exhibitors of the Rich
mond collection are those of Mrs. J.
f. Cathell. Elizabeth Comstock Law
renee McConaha, z. E. Pottenger,
Nora Lee Richard and H. Clyde st.
John
Mrs. ]. E. Cathell is showing three
canvases, THE Old Willow 1.-THE
Stream" and "A House." each abound
ing in individual charm and fine
delicacy of drawing and color. "A
House" is small canvas Of her own
home.
Elizabeth Comstock, another of those
who will exhibit for the first time in
the Public Art Galleries, has been
showing some canvases lately at the
Studio shop. of which she is a member.
Two oils, both flower pieces, full of
ravishing and brilliant color represent
her in the Richmond Exhibit. One
"Zinnias in the Blue Bowl" being
particularly lovely work
Interesting Addition.
One pastel and four canvases in oil
comprise the representation of Law
renee McConaha A fine sense of color
and of the picture makes the work of
this artist an interesting addition to
this years collection
u. f. Pottenger has one canvas in
he exhibit. 1t is entitled. Greek in
Winter" From Nora Lee Richard, an
other of the newcomers are two oils,
Reflections" and October Hillside"
A varied field of subjects combined
with feeling for color marks the five
paintings which H. Clyde ST John has
sent to represent him at his first
showing in the Public Art gallery. His
canvases as listed on the catalog
are: Twilight" "Willow Tree"
Early Spring in the Glen" Late
Eleven former exhibitors are show
ing a large collection of paintings and
pastels which constitute the greater
part of the exhibit
Feature of Exhibition.
One of the features of the exhibi
ton will be group of new pastels by
George Baker, who is considered ona
of Richmond's best artists. Mr.. Bak-
er's collection, which was to arrive at
the gallery late Friday afternoon, is
said to be unusually wonderful and
characteristic OF the excellent work
he always does. /
Ten new oils, some on temporal /
backgrounds have been sent by Fran !
els Brown. Several very interesting
canvases quite different from any
which Mr.. Brown has exhibited in the
past exhibits will be seen.
John f. Bundy, known as Rich
mond's most distinguished artist, has
sent three large oils and Il wonderful
sketches for the exhibit. All CT the
canvases were done in regions near
Richmond. some at his studio south
west of here, others near Jackson
park
Other Exhibitors
Maude Kaufman Eggemeyer's can
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portrait of John Eggemeyer, Jr, loan
ed by Carl Eggemeyer, three of her
Provincetown paintings, and a charm
ing rendering of Alton Hale's garden.
Morning" winter Stream" and
"Barnyard' comprise the collection
from Oliver Erbse, who has exhibited
a few times before in the local gallery.
William Eyden, Jr., has several can
vases, which are some of the best
things he has ever done. One large oil
When the Woods are Brown" lent
by Walter f. Eyden, is an outstanding
work in MS collection.
A. w. Gregg is represented by three
canyases, all oils. one winter scene.
Elmira Kempton has sent three oils,
one beautiful painting of the home
of t. c. Chapman on the Wernle
road loaned by Mr.. Chapman.
John NJ. King, who exhibited here
for the first time last year, following
some time spent at the Cincinnati Art
academy, is showing his most recent
canvas, Beyond the Barn"
Elwood Morris has seven oils on ex-
hibition. two of which have been
loaned by Arthur L. Bundy and T. c.
Harrington.
Blanche Wait has four portraits in
the exhibit. one of Carolyn Bradley,
of this city. who is at present studying
at the Heron Art Institute in In
dianapolis.