Art
[BARBIZON HOUSE, 9 HENRIETTA STREET, CAVENDISH SQUARE.]
ADMIRERS of the paintings of Sir George Clausen, and their name must be legion, have now an opportunity of seeing a larger than usual collection of his works at Barbizon House- Here are collected sixty-four of his oil paintings, twenty-five water-colours and pastels, six black-and-white drawings, and ten etchings. Several of the pictures have been lent, and the exhibition covers the greater part of Sir George's artistic career. Sir George Clausen has always gone his own way, and though influences (Millet for example) have tinged his works; he has never succumbed to one particular style. The Land, and those who work on the land, have the greatest fascination for him, but this exhibition shows equal mastery in other subjects. His portraits are sympathetic, and the one of Henry Wilson, with its blue background, is decorative as well. Primavera, restored after her adventures with the Suffragettes, is a dignified nude, painted with a strength and simplicity not often met with in such subjects. Twilight Interior and Barn at Deer's Farm show him studying light effects, the former contrasting lamp light with the night outside, in the latter sunlight streaming into a dark barn. Sunrise and Autumn Morning : the Fields, are both flooded with sunshine. Again, A Wood Nymph is a study of a girl's head and shoulders in the classical manner. Among the water- colours, all landscapes, Autumn Evening and The Willows are the most pleasing. We hope that Sir George will be able
to continue painting for many more years,.and that we shall have the pleasure of applauding when his century is hoisted.
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