Jared French's work "Crew" is among the 24 paintings on view in "Private Realisms." A master's tea and a reception will mark the opening of the exhibition on Sept. 29. Wadsworth Atheneum curator Eugene R. Gaddis will be the featured guest at the tea.

JE exhibit showcases work of American 'realist' painters

The "Private Realisms" of 14 artists are on display in the newest exhibition in the Jonathan Edwards College (JE) master's house. Subtitled "American Paintings 1934-1949," the display features 24 works from the DCMoore Gallery and the Michael Rosenfeld Gallery, as well as several private collections. It will be on view Sept. 28-Nov. 17. The Realist movement in art began in the years before World War II as "an antidote to abstraction," writes guest curator Daphne Anderson Deeds in the catalogue accompanying the exhibit. "As a philosophical term, realism is the claim that material objects exist externally to the mind or sensory experience," notes Deeds. "Thus realism opposes idealism, which holds that no external realities exist apart from our consciousness of them. ... And yet, what is realism but the unique vantage point of the individual artist -- that acquaintance we thought we new? The realist is but a magician, skillfully extracting elements of the known world to create a private realism." The artists whose works are featured in the display are John Atherton, Audrey Buller, Paul Cadmus, Jared French, Margaret French, James Guy, Hananiah Harari, Channing Hare, Henry Koerner, Walter Murch, Bernard Perlin, Charles Rain, Priscilla Roberts and Pavel Tchelitchew. A master's tea and a reception will mark the opening of the exhibit on Thursday, Sept. 28. Eugene R. Gaddis, the William G. DeLana Archivist and curator of the Austin House at Wadsworth Atheneum, will be the featured guest at the tea, which will take place at 4 p.m. His topic will be "Chick Austin and the Return to Realism." Austin, a friend and collector of many of the artists featured in the JE show, was director of the Wadsworth Atheneum for many years. A reception will follow the talk 5-7 p.m. Both events will be held in the JE master's house, 70 High St. "Private Realisms: American Paintings 1934-1949" is open to the public most Thursdays 4-6 p.m. or by appointment by calling (203) 432-0356. T H I SW E E K ' SS T O R I E S Yale Voices Heard at Millennial Events Physician advises Pope on cancer research Chaplain joins call for world peace at U.N. Yale Doctor saves the lives of twins on international flight Yale Press launches new imprint with 'global bookstore appeal' ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIPS Asthma specialist Elias named a Waldemar Von Zedtwitz Professor of Medicine Joiner, expert on infectious disease, also appointed a Von Zedtwitz Professor Tinetti, noted for work on health issues of the elderly, assumes Crofoot chair NIDA leader unveils 'toolbox' for fighting drug addiction Law School's new Lindsay Fellowship honors former NYC mayor's public service SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE NEWS Students celebrate their hands-on work at house dedication Latest volume of noted architectural journal explores aspects of the design process The future of cities will be the focus of symposium Panel to look at Elm City entrepreneurship 'Boot camp' will help boost new companies Biologist Frank Ruddle is lauded for his many contributions to science and business in state Program breaks through tangled web of spider phobia Common antibiotic has harmful effects on some people Discrimination is still an obstacle for disabled, study shows 'The Body Politic' traces evolution of satiric images Exhibit takes close look at 'Miniature Arts of Asia' Privacy in cyberspace is topic of author's talk Development Office announces staff promotions, new addition JE exhibit showcases work of American 'realist' painters Slifka Center exhibit features paintings of Jewish ceremonies Peabody Museum to host open house highlighting volunteer opportunities A Day at the Bowl Three new curators bring connoisseurs' 'passion' to Yale Art Gallery staff Harshav receives Jerusalem Prize for Poetry, publishes several books this summer Books Sandwiched In series features all-Yale line-up this fall Campus Notes Yale Scoreboard In the News Bulletin Home|Visiting on Campus| Calendar of Events|Bulletin Board Classified Ads|Search Archives|Production Schedule|Bulletin Staff Public Affairs Home|News Releases| E-Mail Us|Yale Home Page