Evening Star Newspaper, March 9, 1930, Page 29

- " CANADIAN ARTISTS WORK 1S EXHIITED Youthful Painters Go Back to Nature for Subjects in Modern Move. The exhibition of paintings by con- | temporary Canadian artists which opened last evening in the Corcoran Gallery of Art with a private view and reception is of unusual interest. It in- troduces a group of capable young artists who are, in fact, next-door neigh- bors, but with whose work up to the present time we are comparatively little Acquainted, and it brings to attention, through patent demonstration, the pos- sibility of works of art being modern- istic and at the same time inherently beautiful. There are 60 paintings included in this exhibition by 33 artists, all of whom, except one, are living and work- ing today. Ten of these artists are working in Montreal, 14 in Toronto, 4 in Ottawa and 1 each in Quebec, | Lansing, Victoria, Winnipeg and Van- couver. Of these 33 artists only 5 are not | Canadian by birth, 4 having been | born in England and 1 in Scotland. It is not remarkable, therefore, perhaps, that the paintings embraced in this ex- ml:illon sound a distinctly nationalistic note, Movement Began in 1910. According to F. B. Housser, who has written a foreword to the catalogue, the modern art movement in Canada began about the year 1910, up to which time the Dutch and Barbizon schools of art | had provided the art standards of most Canadian painters and connoisseurs. The modern movement, of which these ntings are the outcome to date, was unched as a protest against these standards, and had as its original mo- tive a desire to develop a distinctly Canadian expression. In search of this, the young painters | went back to nature, conu-npun’ F-d- die and cance. In the present exhibition are found landscapes painted from habitant Quebec to the snowfields of the Rocky Mountains, and from the wilds of Northern Ontario to Northern Lal . In practically all the source of inspiration is Canada itself, the dom- irant not~ of which is the North. It is interesting to know that 30 of the 33 painters who have contributed to this exhibition are represented in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Canada at Ottawa. As they arc pioneers this is the more remark- able, but it should not be supposed that because these painters have received, as official recognition, their way “We are not very popular,” writes one of these Canadian painters, “so we spend a lot of time nature, and there these and produced work of the fine cl o be found in this exhibition. All Are Modern but Two. With but two ex ions, the works of Horatio Walker, all of the paintings in this exhibition are in the modern manner, which is interpretive rather ~HE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, PAINTINGS IN CANADIAN ARTISTS’ EXHIBITION than literal. Certain ch: cs are shared in common. For instance that of extreme simplification in composition and elimination of detail. The present- day painter of the modern school does not attempt to reproduce nature, but rather gives a simplified impression, which will not only convey to the be- holder elemental facts but a) to his imagination and ereate emotion. ‘When the American landscape school ‘Waus developed more thsh half a century 8go the object of the painters was to exactly reproduce nature, setting down not only what they saw, but what they knew to be true. be nationalistic they, too, sought out subjects which were unique. Church d Niagara, Blerstadt the Rocky ize art as som thing more than an imitation of n ture, but those of real wisdom are aware | that nature has always been and must always be the source of inspiration and that only those who drink deep at its source will achieve great results. | Northern Nature Is Rugged. Obviously, nature in the Northland is rugged and severe. Strength and en- durance are its dominant characteris- tics, and it is these that one finds re- flected in the art of these Canadian painters. Their simplifications empha- size structural forms and evidence beauty in their rhythmic lines. In many of these pictures one comes face to face with the immutable and real- izes the littleness of man as measured by the eternal. Perhaps of all the painters exhibiting the one who approaches in his expres- slon most nearly the abstract is Lawren Harris of Toronto, who shows three large canvases, one entitled “Isolation Peak,” another “Rhythm of the Nt 3 another “Mountain Form"—pictures which cannot be identified with any one place, but that have in them an element of the universal—that element found in some of Rockwell Kent's litho- graphs and wood cuts, as well as in an occasional painting. But Mr. Harris’ work essentially is “individualistic; ap- parently he has been profoundly moved by the shapes and forms of isolated mountain peaks, by the phenomena of the Northern Lights, by nature when most gaunt and repelling, and has found in its repulsion and gauntness real beatty which, through the medium of his art, he makes manifest to others. Alexander Y. Jackson's “Barns,” lent by the Art Gallery ronto; “Labrador Coast” and “October Morning, Algoma,” are all somewhat in the same manner, but more realistic, more identified with a particular place and hour. “Barns” is an amazing pic- ture from the standpoint of pure real- ism, wonderfully mmgrenng the cold- ness of the snow, the brilliancy of light | coming from a partly clouded sky, with | concentration of interest on a little group of dark-colored barns resting, as it were, in the lap of stern Mother Na- ture. “Labrador Coast” is interesting both for its interpretation of land mation and sense of spaciousness. tober Morning, Algoma,” is more col ful and less stern, but also strong and significant. Carmichael’'s Work Is Strong. Another strong painter in this exhi- bition is Pranklin Carmichael, whose “Evening, Lake Superior”; “Lake Waba- | gisl and “North Shore, Lake Supe- | are in somewhat similar vein. More modernistic, perhaps, in accord- ance with formula, and possibly a trifle less nationalistic in suggestion, are Bertram Brooker's “Lone Tree” and “Wood Interior” and Lionel Lemoine Pitzgerald’s “Poplars’ and “William- son’s Garage,” the last a Winter picture owned and lent by the National Gallery of Canada. In sharp and interesting contrast to the coldness of many of the works in- cluded in this exhibition is a painting, an upright panel, entitled “Prairie Road,” by Charles F. Comfort, born in Zdinburgh, Scotland, in 1900, who was brought to Canada by his parents 12| years later and reared in Winnipeg, | studying at the Winnipeg School of Art- ‘This is a picture of Midsummer on the prairie, and every particle of air seems charged with heat, radiance. The sky is mauve, the distant hills heliotrope, the earth itself hot in color under the sun’s fiery rays. The horizo the land flat, Above—“A Street in Hull,” :'Iug'orle D. Lilias T. Newton. These are two porary Canadia Corcoran Gallery. nadian scene, “Horse Racing,” by Clar- ence Gagnon, lent by the Art Gallery of Toronto, as is also, by the same art- ist, “Laurentian Homestead.” . | sion which carries a are broken b{x and a church steeple. mirably rendered work. Haines' Canvases Vigorous. More traditional, but at the same time equally fresh and vigorous in style, are A gay and ad- the two paintings by Frederick S.| Haines, “The Birch Tree” and “Pop- lars,” both admirably interpreting the effects of leafy foliage, the latter when in Autumn dress. Mr. Haines is the curator of the art gallery of Toronto, a native of Ontario, a member of the So- clety of Graphic Arts and of the So- clety of Canadian Painter-Etchers, as well as an associate of the Royal Ca- nadian Academy. Assoclated in our minds as one of the innovations of modernism is the unusual viewpoint, that of looking down on a subject, which in recent years art- ists have from time to time skillfully | set forth, Never, perhaps, was it bet- | ter done than in Alfred J. Casson's painting entitled “Mill Houses” in this exhibition, a top;frlphlcll study from & height so precipitous that observation tends to dizziness. Mr. Casson is also represented by a painting entitled “Oc- e Of the figure painters in this exhibi- tion four especially stand out because of the notable merit of their works. Ed- win H. Holgate of Montreal, a pupll of Lucien Simon and Rene Menard, in Paris, is represented by ponrnn studies of “The Lumber Jack,” lent by the Women's Art Association of Sarnia, On- tario, and of ““The Fire Ranger,” lent by Hart House of the University of To- ronto, both strong and vital interpre- IlAuons of . interesting personalities, Prudence Heward of Montreal, whose study of art has been pursued entirely ronto, who met a tragic d Peggy Ann Alez- ander and ' Tim" Scanlon of American Sound Pictures. Their beautiful hair shows the effects of proper "eare training. ' n artists which opened for a private view last night in Pepper. Below—"Winkie,” by in the exhibition by mu.:- e in Canada, shows “Girl on a Hill,” lent by the National Gallery of Canada, and “Rollande,” likewise a study of a girl out of doors, both impressively strong and significant. The latter, “Rollande,” has an interesting background of farm yard and house and a detached expres- icance other than that of mere representation. “Portrait of Winkie” Lures. ‘There is no one who will not be at- tracted and allured by Lilias T. New- ton's “Portralt of Winkle" a little lad in a red-striped sweater graphically set | forth, which shows not only a sympathy with subject, but genuine command of | medium. Miss Newton is also repre- | sented by a self-portrait, painted with evident reserve. There is one nude in this exhibition, “Sleeping Woman,” by R. §. Hewton, an associate of the Royal Canadian Academy, an interesting canvas show- ing beautiful drawing and at the same time bold use of color—a nude which is essentially chaste. Mr. Hewton also is represented by a portrait of Lionel and Hart Massey and Peter, the young sons of the Canadian Minister and his wife, with their pet dog—cool in color, flat in mass and picturesque. Holding the center of one of the long walls of the two galleries devoted to this exhibition is a painting _entitled “Stormy Weather, Georgian Bay,” by | Frank Horseman Varley, owned by the | National Gallery of Canada, and lately | occupying a place of distinction on the walls of the Canadian legation in this | city. A gaunt evergreen tree is seen in | the foreground, torn by the wind, by | which the waters of the bay beyond are whipped into froth—a superb piece of painting full of both motion and emo- tion; a painting once seen never to be forgotten. Mr. Varley’s variousness and adaptability as a painter are evidenced further by his “Portrait of John,” lent by the National Gallery of Canada, a portrait of a little lad with sparkling |, |eyes, shy demean—a real personality. |,, The only dead painter represented:in this exhibition is Tom Thomson of Tbo; fl)repare them NOW for vigorous hair at THIRTY EMEMBER the old adage about *an ounce of prevention, ” and teach your boy or girl proper care of the hair, NOW. The easiest way to care for a child's hair properly, is with Danderine. Puta little on the brush cach time the hair is arranged. Then as you draw it through the strands, it supplics the natural oils removed from hair and scalp by washing with soap and water. . “'Train""a child's hair with Danderine. See how this keeps it orderly, lustrous, clean. The natural curl is accentuated. Waves “'set” v n s low, there is nothing to break the monotony but the telegraph poles dwindling in » prolonged perspective, A place of hohor has been given to a frAnure which sets forth a typical Ca- e with it, last longer; look more natural. E‘ When the use of Danderine becomes & daily habit in your home, longer, thicker, more abundant bair is sure to follow— for every members Danderine helps stop falling hair; dis- solves every particle of d crust; keeps the hair and scalp clean and healthy; changes dull, brittle, lifcless hair into hair that is sparkling, vi| us, easy to manage. Five million bottle®used a year proves Danderine’s effectiveness, Dandermwg Danderine isa't sticky Jphe Ome Minute Hoir B or oily; doesa’t show. \ AT ALL DRUG STORES = THIRTY FIVE CENTS drowning in 1917. o, 1817, He was born near Owen Sound, Ontario, and was largely | ition and effect. | self-taught. His love of the "mh]cowmmy Morning, Berthier en Haut,” | country found expression in long canoe | by Kathleen Muir Morris, is & charming | trips, and he was reputed to be one of | the best :\n‘d:s ;ng) fla?ermmutn Cthle | pece | riend, Dr. James MacCal- | ition admirably rendered. |lum, who has lent one of the plctums]u‘ e O ntivy's | | this exhibition, “Pirst Snow,” |ing his talent for sketching, made it | possible for him to devote all of his time to art. It has been truly said that | Mr. Thomson’s work “is chracterized its purity of color, its truthfulness to nature and its compelling sincerity.” Emily Carr of Victoria, British Co- lumbia, shows, as a result of her many among the Indian tribes of adian West Coast, a painting of “Kitwancool Totems,” by lent by Hart University of Toronto, and D. €., MARCH 9, 1930—PART ONE. “gkidigite,” both strong works. Hart Hounmhu also generously lent “Lake | Simcoe,” by Tom Greene. | Prank Hennessey's *“ t in the Hills” is an engaging work, with its de- lightful contrasts of light and shade, its remarkable effect of descending dark- ness. “Laurentian Village’ Rocky Mountains,” are very different in manner and style, the former reticent and gracious, the latter bold and out~ n, both full of meaning. Lismer, associate of the Royal Academy, one time principal of the | Nova Scotia College of Art, vice prin- cipal of the Ontario College of Art, ‘To- ronto; now educational supervisor, Gallery of Toronto and lecturer in the University of Toronto: a me!nber of the Group of Seven. To his “Isles of Spruce, Algoma,” lent by Hart House, University of Toronto, one of the posi- tions of honor in this exhibition has No less pleasing are his Isles, y d "Hlpyiv ," “both individualistic in Mr, Lismer paints with a full rush, his color is rich and luscious, and | he uses simplification to the advantage | of effect, but without loss of significance. Attractive Small Canvas. Mabel Lockerby's “In Montreal” is an attractive small canvas, primarily dec- orative in effect, as is also Sarah M. Robertson’s “The Blue Sleigh.” James E. H. Macdonald’s painting entitled “Mist Fantasy,” lent by the Art Gallery of Toronto, showing two red canoes on the mirrorlike surface of a river or lake in open and rather rough country, savors a little, and perhaps too much, of pattern, which could best be interpreted through the medium of needlework or tapestry, but lends pleas- ing variety in style. His ‘“October Shower Gleam” has more of the painter uality. N cngrm! and distinctly entertaining, out of the ordinary, is Yvonne Mc- Kague's “Cobalt, Ontario,” a little town of colorful small houses humped on a hill, ugly in the matter of contours and architectural detail, but delightful in work showing a group of sleighs in front of a gray church door, a beautiful piece Florence H. McGillivray's “Winter at in | Rosebank, Lake Ontario,” is interesting, | | as is also H. Mabel May's “Snowflakes.” | * And what could be more attractive of its sort than George D. Pepper’s “. Street in Hull,” with its pleasing effects of sunlight on snow, or his bold repre- sentation of “The Skeena River Coun- try?” A portrait study entitled “Joan Flem- ing Maclean,” by Pegi Nicol of Ottawa, e aasing. i cete: not especially pl color. And finally tribute should be paid to Anne Douglas Savage's painting of Art | tea table were the officers of the chap- ‘A |a fellowship holder at the American D. A. R. ACTIVITIES E. Pluribus Unum Chapter gave a tea to Mrs. Harry Calfax Grove, candi~ date for State vice regent, on March 1 at the home Of one of the members, Mrs. Frank E. Mack, 1705 Lamont street northwest. In the receiving line were Mrs. Frank E. Mack, hostess; Mrs. Harry Calfax Grove, Mrs. David Caldweill, State regent, and Mrs. Friend, regent of the chapter. Among those serving at the ter, Mrs. Slyvanus Johnson, founder of the chapter; Mrs. H. L. Hodgkins and :rs. Beavers, who are honorary mem- TS, Continental Dames Chapter met at the Ontario Apartments Tuesday after- noon with Mrs. H. R. Seidemann as “Laurentian Village,” and to three ex-} cellent works by Albert Henry Robinson of Montreal, two of which, “Return from Easter Mass” and “St. Tite des Caps,” are lent by the Art Gallery of Toronto. - 1ncluded wm these works by mode;n anadian painters are two Y | Horatio Walker, who is cum‘k“fiua' equally by the United States and Can- ada, maintaining residences in both countries, dividing his year between | Canada and the United States. Mr. ‘Walker is essentially of the old school, following traditions, the great traditions of the past, and more closely the tradi- tions set up by the Barbizon painters. He has been for many years regarded as the Millet of Canada, representing al- most entirely in his paintings scenes of Canadian peasant life. He is represent- ed here, possibly by way of foil and con- trast, possibly as special tribute to his achievement, by a typical picture of “A Wood Cutter” and “A Summer Pas- toral,” but better still in the Corcoran Gallery's permanent collection by a painting entitled “Ave Maria,” a work which, regardless of changing styles, will always be accorded distinction. ‘This exhibition, which will be open to the public from today until the end of March, is sponsored by the American Federation of Arts, and will be sent on a six-month circuit of the leading mu- seums in country. ‘The pictures were selected from the art galleries of Canada and the artists’ studios by Eugene Savage. at one time Academy in Rome, a member of the Na- tional Academy of Design and professon of painting at Yale University. The exhibition was made possible through the generous co-operation of the Carn tion of New York, the Nationsl Gallery of Canada, the of Toronto, Hi Art Gallery lart House and the contributing artists. LEILA MECHLIN. hostess. Miss Helen Stout, presided. It was voted to frame the aul ed copy of the American's C: , pre- sented to the chapter by its author, William Tyler Page, and place it in a public school. The acting registrar, Mrs. J. M. Kerr, reported the pending of five prospective members, an welcomed as a_new member. Mrs. Rose Gouverneur Hoes, candi- date for the office of State historian, was among the chapter’s guests. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. John M. Kerr. Abigail Hartman Rice Chapter held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Mary Gwyn. Mrs. Malette Spengler, regent, called* the chapter to order. A letter from Mrs. Hobart, president general, was , Te- questing all members to listen in every Thursday evening at 7:30 o’'clock to the program broadcast by the Na- tional Society D. A. R. Two new members we.. unanimously elected to membership, Miss Bernice V. Green and Miss Ora L. Green. Mrs. Spengler gave Miss Lois Gorman’s report on the meeting of the State committee for legislature. Mrs. Waldron on the com- mittee, Sons and Daughters of the Re- public, told of a reunion of the boys that her committee sent to camp last Summer. ‘The entertainment committee intro- duced_the honor guest of the evening, Mrs. E. G. Kerans, State chairman of the Americanism committee. Mrs. Ker-. ans gave a talk on the work of her committee. Miss Evelyn Howell played two of her own compositions on the piano. Mrs. Ralph Wilson, accom- panied by Mrs. Dawson Olmstead sang. A historical lecture, illustrated by’ lan- ;:e‘;l:‘slldes. was given by Maj. Clayton Tegent, Columbia Chapter held its Feb meeting at the home of Mrs, Ella Bhdnug and Mrs. Harriet Baker. Mrs. Harper, State chairman, Consti- tution Hall, announced that the bronze doors were now paid for. The registrar announced the admis- sion of Mrs. Flora Campbell as a mem- ber by the National Society, also the completion of copying Bible records for the committee on genealogical research, Mrs. Anderson told of the work and al:ns_rog the munml-d:fem:nmw . The suggested changes - laws were then taken up and ted . Mrs, P, ittle, man, Chapter, recounted some of the unusual Mrs. John A. Massey was k2 Ph- | ton, Mrs. Louis Montfort and Miller. Richard Arnold March meeting Monday home of the treasurer, in Hampshire Gardens, regent, Mrs. J. Pranklin Gross, ing in the absence of the regent Lee R. Pennington, jr. office at the congress which convenes here in April. Miss Bertie Packett was elected chairman to arrange for the celebration of the chapter’s eighteenth anniversary, at a date near Sunday, March 16. Guests present were Mrs. Rainey and daughter, Miss PFrances Rainey, and Miss Nellie Elizabeth Moore. Potomac Chapler held its Pebruary meenn(',wtht: ,n‘dn Frederick - Donn. 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