Evening star., 1937-01-02

etchings-one of an old barn and the
other Of ''Laurelton Hall, Tiffany
Foundation which show sensitive
ness of feeling. Inez Demonet, who
has done excellent work in this field,
is we'll represented by an etching
of the "All Hallows Gate of the Cathe-
dral on Mt. Saint Alban," while Minnie
of Iris in the Rain" And in this
comparatively small group are to be
found other works of real distinction.
such as those by Margaret Dougall
Elder, Marguerite Kumm and Wuanita
Smith.
1t is strange anomaly that in this
day, when painters are so regardless Of
craftsmanship, printn1aking, which
has as first requirement mastery Of
this art, so thrives and flourishes. But
such is the case. This exhibition will
be on view to and including jan
uary 20.
American Art to Be Exhibited
In Scandinavian Countries.
WE HAVE been fortunate in this
country, in recent years, in Sc
curing for display not in one but sew
eral cities notable collections of
works by the leading artists and
craftsmen of Europe, but we have
been peculiarly indifferent to the de-
STABILITY and privilege of showing the
works Of our own artists and handi-
craft workers abroad. There seems
now reason to believe that this short
coming has been recognized and will
be remedied. At the invitation of
Denmark, Sweden and Finland a
collection Of ceramics by American
potters has been assembled by COM
mittee of experts and, sponsored by
the Museum Of Syracuse, sent to these
countries for display between Janu-
ary and June. Now comes the an
nouncement that the Society of
American Etchers has made arrange
ments with the Riksforbundet For
Bildande Konst Association for
Furthering Art) for an exchange of
print exhibitions between Sweden and
America.
The American exchange exhibit
will consist Of approximately 200
prints, etchings, Autographs, wood en-
cravings and block prints. It will be
shown in Stockholm in March, after
which it will go to one or two other
major cities of Sweden and then be
sent on circuit of the principal
towns throughout the country. 1t
may thereafter 60 to Copenhagen,
Oslo and Helsingfors for 1888. This
means" the circular states, that the
prints in the exhibition will be absent
a year or more, making friends for
America and its artists throughout
the Scandinavian countries" What
better service could they render?
What better goodwill envoy could
America have than one which so en-
phasizes the common sharing of
ideals?
The return National Exhibition of
Swedish Prints will be shown in New
York early next Fall and then sent on
a circuit throughout America. Every
effort will be made to uphold these
exhibitions to the highest standard.
The American exhibition will be Sc
lected by two expert juries, one of dis
tinguished etchers, the other of men
who have attained distinction as
photographers. wood engravers and
block cutters.
In connection with this exhibition
which is to be shown abroad, the So
ciety Of American Etchers announces
an exhibition of Autographs, wood
cuts and block prints. national in
scope. to be held under its auspices
in the National Arts Club, New York.
during the month of February. Prints
for both exhibitions In these media
may be sent in duplicate. the same
jury serving in both instances. The
purpose of this second exhibition is to
encourage the arts of lithography,
wood cutting and wood engraving and
to demonstrate the friendliness of the
Society of American Etchers toward
and interest in these media.