Carl Werntz Exhibition (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1935 December 24 - 1936 January 7

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened in December 24,1935 and closed January 7, 1936. Located in the Educational Hall at the American Museum of Natural History. "Carl Werntz Exhibition" was an exhibition of 534 sketches and paintings of peoples and art of 63 countries of the Far East by the well-known artist.

Summary

"Carl Werntz" was an exhibition of 534 sketches and paintings of peoples and art of 63 countries of the Far East by the well-known artist. Some of the most interesting sketches in the exhibit were of the ex-cannibalistic maligan carvers of New Ireland and their work from the inaccessible island which is a survival of the Stone Age. Held in the Education Hall of the American Museum of Natural History for two weeks starting December 24, 1935.

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, December 23, 1935. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Education Hall.
Location of exhibition.

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