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Photographers' Art Approaches Perfection in
Annual Exhibition of Oregon Camera Club
: -.-PrizWiiming Pictures 'Are EspecjaUy Fine and Represent Wide Range in Their Subjects.
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THAT photography ia an art, ture
,..n-1, dcfi.ned, has never, perhaps,
bVen better evidenced in Portland
than (lurtn the exhibition held this past
week by the. Oregon Camera Club. The
collection,- - numbering 128 prints, : was
hung In": Stein way Hall,- at Sixth and
Morrison streets, and ' Invitations extend
ed to- the'pibllc" to View the work and
irosrress' of the cluK " "
This past season "ha been one of phe
nomenal growth and "success and the
scope of work has been greatly enlarged.
Kncouraged by the criticism and trustworthy-
judgment tof its -home patrons
mi. frrlenOji, the dub-has Invaded for
eign Jields. for. competition,, and. as the
principal .representative of the Pacific
' Coast. ".has won for Itself laurels and
rn-ognhlon in the art centers of Great
Britain," Dresden " and the- American
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AttraetlnwrmlTrersal attention and fa
vorablecomment ww the collection of
tvn-plcUires.the entry of J. A. Haran.
and which received the -Judd cub for
general excellency and high standard in
landscape, portrait, marine, still-life and
genre. '. Thirf scries of pictures repre
sents typW of Irish life and the wild
beauty' of Its scenery. it would be dif
flcirit to find a coMeetion of photographs
that cover as varied and sincere senti
. ment as does that of, Mr. Haraji. With
the exception of two studies, an Indian
head, which took first prize for por
traiture, and anotner less Interesting pro
trait, all of Mr. Haran' s entries were
taken in Ireland." - 1 ' 1
"At Lough Gill, Ireland" fs a view
of a beautiful lake that poets and artists
consider tne equal. If not the superior.
to the famed lakes 'of KUlarney. This
picturesque tmage straws 'the lovety, pla
na, oroaa-oosomed lake, the cattle in
the foreground and in splendid perspec-
, live the mountains gleam soft in the dis
tance. One of the xft in the collec
, tlou Is "The Eplanui Wheel," which de-
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picts an old Irish dame crooning .over i
her work, the whole picture breathing !
contentment. "Irish Abbey Reflections j
Is the title of a photograph which shows j
the abbey through an arch In the bridge.
The immense perspective and the diffl-
cniiy in securing such a picture are its
valuable points, combined with the senti
ment and atmosphere which are so nec
essary to art. This photograph was
given second prize for landscape.
In -The . Cotter's Saturday Night" , is
shown the Interior of a fisherman's hut.
The fine execution and feeling in. this
picture made It universally a favorite.
"The Cloisters. Sligo Abbey; - Ireland'
is the title of a very larire studv. show
ing me ruins or an old abbey built . in .
the 12th century. The play .of light and j
shade and especially- the perspective; in .
this picture is remarkable.' "The Fisher
man's Reverie" is not up to the standard I
of Mr. :Haran's other prints. The bit "of i
marine Is a gum print on green,- and is ,
blotchy. While .-the .intentions, in this
instance may have been of the best the !
execution, is bad. Another poor execu
tion of- Mr. Haran's is a, portrait of a
young. girl's head, illustrating the beauti
ful thought in Thomas Moore's lines:
Tfce heart that is soonest to awake to the
flowers
Is always the- first to be touched by the
- thorns. - -
. This sentimental conception would be
admirably carried out if the high light
in the background toad been a little more
subdued. ,
In the print "Memories," Mr. Haran
has given another picture that is diffi
cult to secure. Two monks are shown,
at an old abbey wjndow. gazing intently
at the graves of their martyred brothers.
The whole atmosphere is of quiet and
resignation. Through the high barred
windows may be seen glimpses of modern
dwellings that have risen about the old
abbey, -exemplifying the beauty and
grandeur, of the -old architecture . as
compared with the newer. . ':
"Sour Grapes" Is an' animal studv nf a
mountain goat looking upward at a leafy I
vine just-out of reach. - !
The portrait which received first prize,
an Indian study, is one of the best and
most faithful executions of $ne type of
Flathead Indians, ever exhibited in Port
land. The profile Is strongly lined and
exceptionally well modeled. ,
The second prize portrait 'was given to
Henry. Berger, Jr., for -his beautifully
executed print. "The Picture Hat." This
conception depicts a lady's head, crowned
with a handsome picture hat and hold
ing her muff. As an artistic creation it
-carries out Ruskin'a idea to the letter.
The shadowing of -the muS is especially
well defined, and this . Is one of the
greatest difficulties to be met with .in
photography. Mr. Berger seems to have
effected a splendid perfection in this par
ticular picture.
The first prize landscape -was taken by
I. N. Lipman for his print, "Where the
Kragorlum Grows." The study depicts a
bit of woodland, a stream, tall trees in
the foreground and a faint line of hills
in the distance. The print is a remark
able one and excited much admiration,
as did also Mr. Upman's one other entry,
"The Old Mission Wall." They are unique
in that they are made by a transparency
process of photography. The image, or
positive on glass Is backed up with a
delicately-tinted buff shade which shows
detail and distance in a marked way.
The first prize for genre deservedly
goes to H. J. Thorne for his study "Off
for the Clam Beds." This print depicts
an old Indian woman trudging along the
beach, the long line of sand and sweep
of water only accenting the loneliness
breathed by the picture.
First prize for flowers was also
awarded to Mr. Thorne, for a print on
green carbon of a Blender vase, holding
a cluster of lilies-of-the-valley. The per
fection of detail in this small picture
makes it almost true to color. Second
prize genre was awarded W. D. Smith,
for his entry, "Katie and Her Pets,"
showing a small maid holding two pet
rabbit?. The first prize for animal
studies also went to .Mr. Smith. This
print "Bunnies," was of three . wee baby
rabbits crouching together. The ex
pression of contentment in the picture is
compelling. (
Albert G. Myers was awarded second
prize for animal studies. His print, "Old
Abe," represented a mongrel dog, old
and ugly beyond description, but whose
almost human look and general air. of
friendliness lent a note of sympathy In
the picture.
First prize for marines was awarded
to W. B. Struble for the print "To the
Rescue." In this is shown the life-boat
going to the rescue of a wrecked vessel.
The wonderful action and strength of
this picture make it, indeed, deserving of
the place of honor. The second prize for
marine views went to Mrs. J. J. Fitz
gerald, for her especially lovely print
"Moonlight." It Is so difficult to take
actual photographs of moonlight that
one often doubts their authenticity and
rather has an idea they may be sunset
effects. But in this calm moonlit ocean,
with its wonderful play of light and
shade, and the silvered edges of the
clouds evidencing the moon hung
amongst them, Mrs. Fitzgerald has
reached the acme of beauty In her line
of subject matter. It is certainly to' be
regretted that the exhibition of marines
Is so small when the opportunity afforded
for their study Is nowhere better or more
varied than along the Oregon Coast.
C. Ford Richardson received first
prize for still life for his warm black
carbon print, "Speckled Beauties." This
shows a huge basket of brook trout,
whose silver fins and glistening bodies
look most natural against the cool
darkness of the background.
Apart from the exhibits awarded
prizes, and probably the most Interest
ing ones on exhibiflon are those of
J. V. Reid, consisting of four studies.
"Portrait." "Ploughing." "Morning"
and "Twilight." The printing medium
employed by Mr. Reid Is known as the
gum-bicromate. process. This is In ex
tensive use In Europe and may be seen
in the various photographic salons. It
Is generally used in mono color, but by
means of duplicate printing may be in
colors, since by this means the artist
can call to his aid any of the water
colors. This process cannot, however,
be called a success in. any of Mr. Reid's
work, but perhaps the study, Morn
ing," comes nearest to nature in its
delineation of coloring. The scene
shown is of a harbor, and the soft
blending of the early morning lights
is- especially lovely. If the study has
any fault it Is perhaps that the lights
are a bit too strong in the Immediate
foreground. The other three of Mr.
Reid's entries are somewhat blotchy,
but then it must be remembered that
the process Is not as yet perfect. With
out this persistent and patient trying
for results along this line it is very
evident we could not hope for ultimate
success in discovery and Invention. Mr.
Reid certainly deserves .great credit for
his courage and attainments toward the
goal, and who' knows but. that, when
the great Lumiere process of trans
ferring Nature's Image to paper is per
fected, as It now Is, In transparency,
Mr. Reid may be his foremost disciple
in our Western continent.
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Did you ever know that the photographs
that ' are truest ' to nature or. as the
artists say, truest to life, are those which
are taken without the aid of the lens, or
by means of a sheet of black paper
perforated by a pin?
The layman who doubts this assertion
could easily, have been brought to. a
realization of the fact In, the photographic
study entitled "Fingers of the Sun," by
Henry Berger, Jr. In this picture the
rare blending of the high lights with the
beautiful soft shadows into a perfection
of harmony is little less than marvelous.
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The transfer of the Image to canvas
support is most effective, producing the
effect of a photograph or painting on
artist's finely woven cloth. It is exempli
fied to good advantaKe In J. A. Haran's
Indian study, which won first prize
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portrait, . and also in Henry Berger, Jr.'s,
"Good Bye. Sweet Day." ,
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The exhibition - as a whole was. so
complete and displayed so much that-is
good, that one nesitates at . the hercu
lenean task of discussing each print.
But many, other than the prize-winners,
were worthy of notice. Albert G.
Myers, J. P. Plagemann and W. E.
Roberts each had on exhibition a land
scape print, the three of which were
very similar in composition, though dif
fering in treatment. .The subjects were
bits of slough scenery, and in all three
instances the execution was Individual
and noteworthy. A regrettable fact is
that the study, "Dawn," by Henry Ber
ger. Jr.. is patchy. One feels that It is
a good subject spoiled. "Into the Mists,"
by the same artist, is an exceptionally
artistic panel, showing a harbor scene
and two ships with long masts. The at
mosphere in this print-Js worthy of spe
cial mention.
A print that attracted much attention
is "The Impending Conflict," by Robert
M. Irvine. The fur on the cat is espe
cially well defined, and the belligerent
attitude of the cat, together with the
cautious bravado of the dog. Is worthy
of Interest.
"Ripples on Mosier River," by L. C.
Henrichsen, is one of the best in the
exhibition. It Is what its name would
indicate. .
B. S. Durkee has the distinction of
having hung the only print Indicative
of industry In Portland. This is splen
didly shown In a harbor scene, on the J
Willamette, with nuge logs in the imme
diate foreground and the massed strength
of tall ships In the background.
"A- Daughter of Seville" and "A Thor
oughbred." are both the work of T.
Brook White. In the former a dusky
beauty of the Carmen type is shown,
gayly decked Jn picturesque garb. The
second picture is of a handsome Scotch
collie. This good subject is somewhat
marred by the ungainly chair in which
it is posed. The atmosphere in this print
is pre-eminently one of contentment. An
other study of Mr. White's is entitled
"The Work of Her Hands and the Pride
of Her Heart." In this print is de
picted an Indian mother kneeling
In an awkward pose, and holding In
her arms an Indian cradle, "the work
of her hands'- and in the cradle nestles
"the pride of her heart," a big-eyed
papoose. The execution of the picture
and the local color are excellent; the
pleased expression and the gleaming
white teeth of the mother make an in
teresting study. -
C. H. Hoeg has a collection of six
pictures, "The Shades of Eveninir" be
ing, perhaps his best print. The dis
tance shown is exceptionally good and
the tones are soft and harmonious. Mr.
Hoeg's is also well represented with a
pastoral composition, "Milking Time,"
in which life and action are well de
picted. Wlliam . F. Brady's printt, "Our De
fenders," Is a beautiful marine, giving
a splendid view of the fleet when it
visited the Pacific Coast. xwelve ves
sels are shown, all in perfect line, the
perspective being remarkable. The sub
ject is a most difficult one, well handled.
A portrait by H. Hussock is simple
and unassuming in style and subject
matter, and attracted much attention.
In J. H. Thome's "Evening" the play
of light and shade is somewhat inar
tistic, and the values doubtful.
Mrs. H. J. Thorne deserves special
mention for her beautiful print in black
and white "Child Study." It is diffi
cult to secure studies of children in other
than sepias, but Mrs. Thome has
achieved remarkable success. There is
nothing glaring or strained in the pic
ture, and all the tones are soft and deli
cate, and the unit is perfect.
F. B. Tracey has exhibited the only
picture of local scenery in his study, "The
Late Unpleasantness," referring to Port
land's snow storm this Winter.
A. C. Henline's print. "A Fair Photog
rapher," probably exemplifies the pleas
ures of this art more than any other
picture. In the midst of an immense
stretch of lake, river and mountain in
the Klamath district, a fair maiden sits
with her camera on a huge rock In " the
foreground. The sentiment in this print
is remarkable. - ---
"A Cape . Horn Roller." by George 3.
tonepnerd. Is one . among a collection of;
seven splendid marines. This print - is
worthy of special mention; the play of
water, the high rolling wave and the
lone albatross in the clouds breathe a
feeling of strength and grandeur that
Is commanding.
The First Snow," by A. H.. Zinsley,
shows a beautiful .snow scene, In whicli
the coloring of the picture and the artis
tic merit and execution are' so good that
the snow seems natural and produces the
feeling of cold.
D. Ellery has had eight portraits on ex
hibition, of which "A Profile Study."
showing a girl's head of graceful con
tour and soft, pleasing lines, is perhaps
his best print. The beauty of his studies.
"An Etching" and "The Smile,", is rather
destroyed by the impossible halo sur
rounding the heads.
J. W Buckley has exhibited three
prints, the best of which is probablv "The
Winding Slough." This Is a be?autiful
picture of a winding sluggish Stream. -backed
up by a bank of lovely soft clouds, -with
a tall lonely tree as sentinel in-the'
foreground. -
Miss Izetta Jewel has a" collection of
snapshots which may be good advertis
ing, uui are cenainiy not art in any sense-
Huso B. .GollismitTv Vi i kbk v. .
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lent of numerous compliments relative
ly muunuiu collection of prints of
Chinese subjects. These comprise 10 in
number Anil to raoiintu .
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every detail. They were taken in San
riuiuiiui imna town ana nearly all of
the nrints Am nrnt nft oH -v... - : .
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Beauty" and "The Belle of China Town;'!-
ing an unusually handsome girl, posed'
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garb of the Orientals. "Happy Days"" Is'
- 1 - uuiuaraunfl Dest results, de-
plcting a fat Chinese baby boy, laugh--insr
and kicking- fn tVio c.M.i.in.
the years are yet young on his baby brow.
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Recentlv the Club bas rerrnvv-,, tn. 1. .
and more commodious quarters "at Park
and laylor streets. Additional facilities
are given the members in advanced work,
and special rooms for study and instruc
tion are at the disposal of beginners.'
The aim of the club is to make it sec
ond to no other and for that reason the
bond of fellowship is strong and the mem-,
bers are co-workers with a singleness
of purpose.
ROSTAND BOYS AMBITIOUS
Maurice Translates Books and Jean
Studies the Stars. "
PARIS. March 27. (Special.) M. Ed
mond Rostand has gone back to Cairo,
where he Is at work on "Faust" and
other plays. His two sons, Maurice and
Jean, who came to Paris with him, . en
joyed their trip enormously. They are
two bright fellows, and the older of them
bids fair to become a literary man of no
mean reputation. Although he is not yet
18, be has a volume of verse ready for
publication, and has done a large number
of very clever translations from the Eng-
4131. ne nas iransiatea iwooi Shakes
peare's plays, a great deal of Byron's
poetry and a volume of Mark Twain.
His father has made him promise to"
publish nothing until his eighteenth.
birthdav. and the book of verses win h-
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io, a m.i i ii i iiiuuisj'. .tils amuHion
Is to be an astronomer. During his stay .
In Paris his father gave him a rrragnlri--cent
telescope, which he will put upon-
ine top or tne niu aoove uambo. And
on his eighteenth birthday Jean Rostand
is to have an observatory of his own from
which to study the stars.