International studio (51.1913/1914)

A Painter in Pztre Colour


OLD LADY AND

BY BERNHARD

CHILD

GUTMANN

repeated in different scales and juxtaposed with
complementaries. A certain symbolism may be
detected, be it in the line, be it in the colour.
This individuality may be observed more espe-
cially in Mr. Gutmann’s Breton subjects, where
blue and orange hues dominate: blue sky and
water against sunburnt rocks, expressed in orange
and reflected upon hands and faces of the peas-
ants. The atmosphere of New York and of Paris
call for very different handling. Similarly Mr.
Gutmann’s colour schemes are totally different
when painting an Italian scene or a Connecticut
view about Silvermine, Norwalk, where the artist
lives. The wonderful atmosphere and variety
of scenery in this district have attracted a num-
ber of artists, many of whom have become
residents.
It would be a hard matter to decide where this
artist’s forte really lies. Figure work, landscapes,
studies in the nude, engross him equally; he can
also etch and sculpt, when occasion demands, with
great virtuosity.

FIVE GIRLS BY THE SEA BY BERNHARD GUTMANN


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