Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-29

that the simplest art is the most worth while"
Royal CortissoZ, in tribute published in
Scribner'S shortly after MIR. Bellows death, re-
ferred to this picture typical of Bellows in
dividuality and genuine Americanism: 1.-THE
fascinating 'Forty-two Kids with its tangle
of nude boyiSh forms moving in and about the
water" and said that Bellows did some of his
best and most unforgettable things in the
period of this picture.
"Forty-two Kids passed into private owner
ship shortly after it made its first round of ex-
hibitionS but it has come out now and then
by way of loan to grace some important exhibit
ton. The Corcoran Gallery had the good for
tune to acquire this painting at an exceedingly
modest price. Bellows paintings today of this
caliber are listed at from $25, 900 to $50 900.
"Forty-two Kids" came to the Corcoran Gallery
at what must have been little more, if as much,
as the original owner paid for it when it was
fresh from the artists studio, and he young
man.
George Bellows went to New York from Ohio
when he was about 20 years of age, "a tall,
somewhat Shambng and ungainly figure" it is
said. He was fortunate enough to meet Robert
Henri and to become not only his pupil but his
friend and he literally strobe into prominence.
He modern SO far as spirit went, but his
work had traditional strength and beauty. He
was equally popular with both schools One Of
the first to recognize his exceptional ability and
to appraise his potentialities was John w. Alex
ander, at that time president of the National
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permanent and training, they understood one
another, and a warm friendship formed.
Bellows died when he was only AZ and at the
zenith OF his power, but some of the leading
museums had already acquired his works, and
but few months after his death European mu-
Seums were seeking to possess them. me-
mortal exhibition was held of his work both in
painting and TYPOGRAPHY at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art. His IS of the great names
in American art, and his paintings almost
all today in public collections
1t is the acquisition of paintings of this
caliber and kind that will place the Corcoran
Gallery of Art in the front rank of American
museums dedicated to American art-a most
valuable possession.
THE second Of the series of monthly exhibit
! tons in the galleries of the Home Con-
Struction Division of Sears, Roebuck 81 Co., 11o6
Connecticut avenue, will open with private
view on the evening Of Thursday December 3.
invitations to which have been issued by the
director Theo. j. Morgan. This exhibition
will consist of seven one-man shows, each Of
which should be delight in itself
Heading the list of exhibitors is Charles c.
Curran of New York, secretary of the National
Academy of Design, one Of the best known
and perhaps most beloved of the academy
group, always concerned with the advance
ment Of art invariably keenly conscious OF
beauty both in art and in nature. Mr.. Curran
has studio at West Sxty-seyenth street, New
YORK, Dut MS summer nome is at CragSmoor,
N. Y, and it is by his pictures of Cragsmoor
sceneS-rugged, rocky promontories seen against
Summer skies, compositions which invariably
include figures of young girls with garments
futtering in the wind fresh, colorful, enchant-
ing themes-that he is best known.
Mr.. Curran is Kentu9iiian by birth; stud
died first at the Cincinnati School of Design,
later at the Art Students League and the Ma
tional Academy OF Design, New York, then
went to Paris and studied under Constant,
Lefebvre and Doucet. He is not only men,
Der of the National Academy, but of the New
York Water Color Club. the Salm2gundi and
LotoS Clubs, a life member of the National
Arts Club, the RIA, DoTeH Association and
other professional organizations. He has won