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6 - THE GALLERY April 27, 2012 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly ‘White on White’ Opens At The Bruce Museum June 30 GREENWICH, CONN. — “White on White: Churches of Rural New England” is a visual journey through the New England landscape of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries as viewed through the lens of architectural design and historic preservation. The show opens June 30 at the Bruce Museum, One Museum Drive, and will continue there through September 23. Organized by Historic New England of Boston, Mass., this exhibition presents 40 photographs of iconic New England churches taken by renowned architectural photographer Steve Rosenthal. These remarkable small-town, white country structures were erected by local builders, joiners and occasionally by itinerant master carpenters. With no trained architects or schools of architecture in the country at the time, inspiration came from traditional designs and pattern books. Steve Rosenthal began photographing the churches in the 1960s and the project gradually became a personal quest. His affinity for the subject is apparent in the luminous black and white photographs that capture the effect of light on three-dimensional forms and the abstract patterns of shingles and shutters. His work, which displays the intrinsic beauty of the architecture while creating a world of rich order and rational light, allows the viewer to follow the evolution of church styles from the early meetinghouse through the changing patterns of Greek and Gothic revivals. “These are the buildings which give New England towns and villages a unique sense of place and define, in many minds, the New England character,” Rosenthal explains. “Collectively, they are as important to the cultural and architectural history of these villages as are the great cathedrals to the cities of Europe.” Revered for their physical beauty, simplicity and elegance — and for their role in the early history of this country, the early churches of New England hold a special place in the American consciousness. Rosenthal, who trained as an architect and is an accomplished architectural photographer, has traveled throughout the Northeast capturing what remains of these architectural gems. The photographs in “White on White: Churches of Rural New England” are personally selected by Rosenthal from his book of the same name. According to Anne Von Stuelpnagel, director of exhibitions at the Bruce Museum, the exhibition is likely to appeal to a broad audience. “There is the artistry of the photographs. And the subject matter will connect with many peo- Exhibition Features Steve Rosenthal’s Photographs Of Historic New England Churches Steve Rosenthal, “Old First Church, Old Bennington, Vermont, 1805,” photograph. ©2005 Steve Rosenthal. Steve Rosenthal, “South Ferry Church, Narragansett, Rhode Island, 1850,” photograph. ©2005 Steve Rosenthal. Steve Rosenthal, “Washington Congregational Church, 1840, Schoolhouse, 1843, and Town Hall, 1787, Washington, New Hampshire,” photograph. ©2002 Steve Rosenthal. ple who live in this area, which may also inspire a bit of exploration throughout New England for a first-hand look at these historic structures.” Steve Rosenthal began to photograph architecture while working as an architect in Cambridge, Mass., in the late 1960s. Not long afterward, he turned to architectural photography as a full-time career and very quickly established himself at the top of his field in New England. He has won numerous awards including a medal given by the American Institute of Architects for “distinguished achievements that enhance or influence the environment and the architectural profession.” His book White on White: Churches of Rural New England, photographs by Steve Rosenthal with an essay by Verlyn Klinkenborg and an afterword by Robert Campbell, is available through Historic New England. [Hard cover, 14 by 12 inches, 136 pages, 80 large black and white photographs, $85.] For more information or to order, call 617-227-3956 or visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org. “White on White” is one of Historic New England’s traveling exhibitions. Historic New England is the oldest, regional heritage organization in the nation. They bring history to life while preserving the past for everyone interested in exploring New England from the Seventeenth Century to today. Historic New England owns and operates 36 historic homes and landscapes spanning five states. They share the region’s history through vast collections, publications, public programs, museum properties, archives, and family stories that document more than 400 years of life in New England. The Bruce Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm; closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and students up to 22 years and free for members and children under 5 years old. Individual admission is free on Tuesday. Free on-site parking is available and the museum is accessible to individuals with disabilities. For additional museum information, call 203-869- 0376 or visit www.brucemuseum.org. Steve Rosenthal, “Old Trinity Episcopal Church, Brooklyn, Connecticut, 1771,” photograph. ©2004 Steve Rosenthal.
Antiques and The Arts Weekly — April 27, 2012 BY SANFORD LEVY OWNER OF JENKINSTOWN ANTIQUES Thomas Benjamin Pope was born in New York City in 1834. He studied and exhibited at the American Institute in New York as early as 1849. Prior to the Civil War he established a wholesale “stationer’s” store in Newburgh, N.Y. He enlisted in the Union Army and returned a wounded veteran. After the war Pope again settled in Newburgh where he painted, taught, maintained a gallery, wrote for many newspapers and became widely known for his public readings and dramatizations. In 1891, at the age of 57, Pope was hit by a train and killed in Fishkill, N.Y. Pope’s paintings vary in quality and style. He did produce many works that still surface in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Landscapes of the area were done in oil, and sometimes watercolor and crayon. He also produced a small number of still lifes, from which color advertise- ments were made. When he put forth his best talents he showed his skill as a master interpreter of his subject. In our ad in this issue of The Gallery of Antiques and Sponsored by: The Arts Weekly we are offering what is perhaps one of the finest works done by Pope. Here he pays attention to the details of the boats, reflections in the water, and the light on the mountains of the Hudson Highlands, demonstrating SIXTEENTH ANNUAL BOSTON INTERNATIONAL FINE ART SHOW Previewing Upcoming Events, Sales and Auctions of Historic Fine Art November 15-18, 2012 The Cyclorama Boston Center for the Arts 539 Tremont Street, in the South End GALA PREVIEW Thursday, November 15, 5:30-8:30pm Enjoy fine food, delicious wine, festive music, and of course the first choice of a dazzling array of fine art. WEEKEND SHOW & SALE Friday 1-8, Saturday 11-8, Sunday, 11-5 Admission $15, under 12 free. Café at the show. Valet and discount parking available. Friday Evening "New Collectors Night" Saturday and Sunday Special Guest Lectures. For information: 617-363-0405 www.FineArtBoston.com Fusco & Four/Ventures, LLC presents the three premier fine art, antique and design shows in New England. Visit: BostonArtFairs.com THE GALLERY — 7 Thomas Benjamin Pope: He Had His Good Days Thomas Benjamin Pope, “Winter Scene,” oil on canvas, 12 by 20 inches; signed T.B. Pope 1877. the highest level of the art form he pursued. In Pope’s “Winter Landscape,” the illustration accompanying this article, we can see one of his broader brush work paintings with a somewhat primitive approach to luminescence and much less defined detail. These are the types of pictures that are most often found bearing the signature of T.B. Pope and although they are interesting, they lack the fine quality of his developed works. His faster studies and repetitive compositions must have been done for commercial consumption, or perhaps were the works of students who signed his name. Having bought and sold Pope’s paintings for 30 years, I do hope to assist in bringing the best works of this talented and diverse artist to recognition. Some of his paintings can be viewed at the Crawford House Museum, the Historical Society of Newburgh and the Highlands in Newburgh, N.Y. Jenkinstown Antiques is located at 520 Route 32 South in New Paltz, N.Y. For additional information, email info@jenkinstownantiques.com or call 845-255-4876. 40 Outstanding Galleries from the U.S. & Europe offering Traditional and Contemporary Fine Art " For most collectors a destination needs to offer multiple reasons for a visit. Thanks to what has happened in Boston over the last few years, the city now has exactly that. " - Maine Antique Digest " At 15 years and now a fixture on the Boston calendar, the Boston International Fine Art Show (BIFAS) brings 40 select dealers to town each fall. This year's event delivered an especially focused group of attendees — along with a group of museum curators and other officers. The preview party, which benefited the Greater Boston Food Bank, was festive,andanumberofdealers observed the presence of unusually knowledgeable visitors. The show was well-tailored and advertised in all the right places. Lectures and a new collector's night rounded out the activity. - Antiques & The Arts Weekly
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