+ – Bib. World. 28: 74. Jl. ’06. 720w.
Henderson, John. [West Indies]; painted by A. L. Forrest; described by John Henderson.
+ Spec. 95: 1041. D. 15, ’05. 90w.
Henderson, M. Sturge. Constable. *$2. Scribner.
A late addition to the “Library of art.” The volume furnishes a short, condensed life of the English landscape painter, “who, by virtue of a naturalism that was unique in two respects—his ‘fearless adoption of “unpicturesque” localities as subjects for his pictures, and his practice of using fresh, bright color’—pointed out to his successors ‘the way to a new kingdom.’” (Ind.) Much of the material has been drawn from C. R. Leslie’s “Life.” There are 38 half-tone reproductions from the artist’s paintings, sketches and studies.
“The author not only indulges in restrained criticism, but presents the actions and interests of the artist in a vivid and chronological manner.”
+ Critic. 48: 89. Ja. ’06. 60w.
“The beautiful simplicity of Constable’s life and art are admirably expressed in this book, and those who read it carefully will learn much more than they have known before about the simple and homely but great English master.” Walter Cranston Larned.
+ + Dial. 40: 256. Ap. 16, ’06. 1350w.