Sketchers in the Woods (Primary Title)
Robert Henri, American, 1865 - 1929 (Artist)
Informally positioned on the rocks of Monhegan Island, Maine, two figures serve as conduits for the vigorous play of color and light that punctuates the surface of this vibrant pastel. A departure from Henri’s realist urban portraits, Sketchers in the Woods reflects his study of color harmonies resonant in the combined richness of deep tones and pure light. Captivated by the effects, Henri prepared a number of pastels featuring the island’s Cathedral Woods, demonstrating his revived interest in impressionism. An ardent teacher, Henri inculcated an independent courage in his students, inspiring them to discover and master their own modes of expression.
at lower right: "R. Henri"
James W. and Frances Gibson McGlothlin Collection
"American Art from the McGlothlin Collection" Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (1 May - 18 July 2010).
"Capturing Beauty: American Impressionist & Realist Paintings from the McGlothlin Collection," Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (19 May-18 September, 2005).
"Major 19th and 20th Century Drawings," The Gallery of Modern Art, New York (19 January - 21 February 1965).
"American Painting: Selections from the Collection of Daniel and Rita Fraad," Brooklyn Museum, New York (9 June - 20 September 1964); Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA (10 October - 8 November 1964): no. 26, p. 34, ill.
"Robert Henri, 1865-1929, Fifty Paintings," Hirsch & Adler Galleries, New York (3-28 February 1958): no. 42.
"Robert Henri: A Commemorative Exhibition," Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York (31 March - 20 April 1954): no. 42.
Seattle Art Museum (February 6, 1944): no. 5.
Milch Gallery, New York (1925).
"Annual Holiday Exhibition of Selected Paintings," Milch Gallery, New York (18 December 1918 - 16 January 1919): no. 31, as "The Sketchers."
"Capturing Beauty: American Impressionist & Realist Paintings from the McGlothlin Collection," Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (19 May-18 September, 2005).
"Major 19th and 20th Century Drawings," The Gallery of Modern Art, New York (19 January - 21 February 1965).
"American Painting: Selections from the Collection of Daniel and Rita Fraad," Brooklyn Museum, New York (9 June - 20 September 1964); Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA (10 October - 8 November 1964): no. 26, p. 34, ill.
"Robert Henri, 1865-1929, Fifty Paintings," Hirsch & Adler Galleries, New York (3-28 February 1958): no. 42.
"Robert Henri: A Commemorative Exhibition," Hirschl & Adler Galleries, New York (31 March - 20 April 1954): no. 42.
Seattle Art Museum (February 6, 1944): no. 5.
Milch Gallery, New York (1925).
"Annual Holiday Exhibition of Selected Paintings," Milch Gallery, New York (18 December 1918 - 16 January 1919): no. 31, as "The Sketchers."
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