Judge, 1926-10-23 · page 6 of 36
Judge — October 23, 1926 — page 6: what you’re looking at
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# Analysis of "A Group of Recent Sculptures" This page showcases contemporary European sculpture, likely from the 1920s-1930s based on the modernist style. Rather than political satire, it's an art criticism piece examining modern sculpture's "subtle phase." The featured works include: - **"The Hunt"** by Archipenko (depicting man hunting, noted as a "protest" piece) - **"Love's Awakening"** by Brancusi (described as modern yet unconventional) - **"Portrait of Hester"** (central oval image, showing reverent posture) - **"Portrait of Fanny"** and **"Torso"** (both by Brancusi, praised for "noble simplicity") The editorial note questions why modern sculpture is undergoing a "subtle phase," suggesting Judge's readers may have found avant-garde work puzzling or unduly abstract compared to traditional representational sculpture.
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A Group of Recent Sculptures Examples of Some New Works by European Artists Currently on Exhibition in Yonkers THE HUNT A powerful, vivid piece of work by Archi- penko, depicting a man hunting for his collar button, which aroused @ storm of protest at the recent exhibition at Yonkers. Archipenko is of the rebel group of sculp- tors now sojourning in Mount Vernon. Tt is a curious and frequently noted fact that modern sculpture is passing through a subtle phase. European art critics agree that it is a distinct departure from the Phydian Era and JUDGE takes this occasion to ask—as it has asked several times—why? PORTRAIT OF HESTER In this searching portrait, the sitter, or rather, the stander, is caught in an attitude of reverence. (Left) PORTRAIT OF FANNY Mote the subtle simplicity in this charming bit of work by Brancussi. TORSO (Right) A virile piece of sculpture by Brancussi which contains an unescapable sugges- tion of the archaic sculptors, whether Zonavian or Pelusion. LOVE’S AWAKENING A poignant sculp by the famous Basque, Brancussi. Although a modern, Brancussi is unable to free himself entirely from the conventional, as may be seen from this naive sketch of the two lovers meeting at eventide. comicbooks.com