Evening star., 1932-05-22

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Charles A. Seward, president of the Prairie
Print Makers, Is represented by a pleasing
hthograph, and among the woodblock printers
in color the work of Frances Gearhart of Pasa-
dena stands out with prominence because of its
skill and charm. The two of her works ac-
quired by the Library Of Congress are Pacific
Coast themes-"Low Tide" and Morning on
Ekton." Miss Gearhart uses, as a rule, for
each print seven blocks and Is very careful in
the matter of registration. Like Gustave Bau-
mann OF Santa Fe she has employed woodblock
as an original medium, following the Oriental
methods at a considerable distance and pro-
ducing effects which are entirely individual
Miss Gearhart makes less Of line than most Of
the woodblock printers and she manages gra-
dation OF tone with peculiar skill. There Is q
charm in her interpretations Of Southern Call
ifornia which only those who are familiar with
the beauty of that country fully compre-
hend
The foreign section of this exhibition is,
though smaller than the American section,
keenly interesting, and brings to mind unfail-
tngly the fact that Europeans take their art
most seriously, that they are as a rule better
technicians than we, and that they evidence
In their works the force Of tradition We in
America have light and skillful touch, but
what we produce Is of and for today Our
European colleagues, to the contrary produce
for all time. with evident sense of the con-
tinuity of life, the permanency of art.
Percy Smiths wartime etchings give dra-
matte introduction to the foreign section, fol-
lowed by works of gentler character by Ed
mund ]. Sullivan. Sidney Smiths etchings of
"An Amblesde Farmyard" Is extraordinarily
fine, both in its contrasts of light and shade
and in its lyric quality. Much may be said In
praise of E. j. Storys Interpretation of "Pic-
cadilly Circus and of Middleton Todd's figure
study, 1.-The Silhouette" which is exceedingly
good.
Fabric Mauroner of Venice is outstanding
among the Italian etchers Of today and is ad-
mirably represented here by three Of his best
examples. one of an old Renaissance court
with staircase, one Of a group Of gondolas by q
landing platform in Venice, and q third, q
splendid tree in a corner Of a Roman garden
mastery productions all.
The French, always, are seen to be skillful
and sensitive. Here are works by Maurice
Achener, Andre Dauchez, Armand Berton and
others. Berton is represented by a beautiful
nude; Jacques Beurdeley by q delicate bit of
landscape rendering: Hermine David by one Of
his typical boxer subjects, and Marie Lauren
Gin by characteristic portrait study-delicate
pinks and blues with dark eyes like burnt spots
IN bit of white paper.
No one can see this collection OF recent ac-
cessions without remarking the excellent judg-
ment and fine taste that have dictated choice
and those who are themselves print collectors
viii hnd in the selection much TO stimulate
interest and create covetousness
THE trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art
issued last week announcements of the
Thirteenth Biennial Exhibition of Contem-
porary American Oil Paintings to be held
from December 4, 1882, to January IS, 1888 in
elusive.
Again the William A. Clark prizes established
through Senator Clark's endowment of $780,
600 in the year 1921 viii be made These are
first prize of So, 900, accompanied by the Cor
coran gold medal: a second prize of 81 500 ac-
companied by the Corcoran silver medal; q
third prize of 81 600, accompanied by the Cor
coran bronze medal. and fourth prize of $780,
accompanied by the Corcoran honorable men
ton certificate
In the year 1927 a second endowment fund
Of 100000 was established by Mrs. William A.
Clark, the income from which Is to be used
IN meeting the expenses Of organizing these
Biennial exhibits. Thus the cost of organiza-
tons, as well as the prize awards, has been pro-
vided jointly by Senator and Mrs. Clark by
their respective gifts. The surplus income from
both OF these endowments can be used at the
discretion of the trustees for the purchase of
works Of art by American artists to be added
to the permanent collection Of the gallery
Circulars and entry cards giving the person.
mel of the jury and detailed information will be
issued on or about September IS.
A PORTRAIT of Vice President Curtis has
lately been painted by Emily Buriing Waite
(Manchester) in his Office in the Senate Office
Building. Owing to the great demands upon
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