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“Treasure Cave” continued from page 3 Berthelsen could visit, relax, and enjoy a long conversation in Danish with his good friend. Niels’s life was interesting in its own right in that, during yields unique Berthelsen painting—and two more! the Second World War as a 6-year-old child, his life, along “Treasure Cave” with the lives of hundreds of other Danes, was saved from the Nazis by Danish patriot Aage Bertelsen. e daring A newsletter for those interested in the life and works of Johann Berthelsen escape is recorded in a book titled “October ‘43” written Fall 2018, No. 6 by him and published in 1954. “e Little Mermaid,” a favorite character in the work of Hans Christian Andersen, is displayed on a rock at the Langelinie Promenade and was created by Edvard Eriksen and unveiled in 1913. It was commissioned by Carl Jacobsen, son of the founder of Carlsberg Brewery, after seeing a ballet based on the fairytale. e head of the AnotherJohn Berthelsen continuedBerthelsen the family mermaid is modeled after Ellen Price, the ballerina. Lee’s Famed throughout the world, the statue is to the Danish reasons, this painting represents a major discovery and Letter tradition in his own unique style people what the Statue of Liberty represents to Americans— a highly significant contribution to the catalog of my a proud representation of their homeland. As such, it was father’s work. I have to smile when I think that, like any an excellent subject for Johann Berthelsen’s tribute to mischievous little girl, our mermaid played hide-and-seek a close friend and fellow Dane. with us for many years. Fortunately, she has now Finding the Past In recognizing the significance of the discovery, Lee magically reappeared, and we can admire her beauty.” Berthelsen commented, “For both personal and artistic 6 ’ccasionally, we speak about “rediscovering”O the past. What can be much more rewarding is discovering Johann Berthelsen John Berthelsen for the first time things relating to the past that we never knew. ere is he idea of inherited artistic easy saleable subjects to serious a phenomenon among historians that talentT has long been a subject genre painting. His style, the further removed we are from an of discussion. Whether the which diﬀered considerably era or an event, the more we know talent is innate or developed “Another Berthelsen” continued on page 4 about it. is is because those as a function of exposure and experiencing it for the first time rarely environment, or both, remains pay attention to details and concentrate a mystery. Charles Wilson Canvas Contents only on the larger picture. Subsequently, Peale not only named his Lee’s Letter...... 1, 5 As a rule, Johann Berthelsen’s a summer’s night and another a multitude of once-forgotten facts or Another Berthelsen...... 1, 4, 5 he words “Treasure Cave” children after Old Masters work consisted of images of places depicting the nearby equestrian occurrences that lend a whole new call to mind visions of pirate ships, but educated them to paint in Friends ...... 2 T with which he was intimately General Sherman statue in snow. meaning to the event are often realized. mysterious islands, and chests of a style very similar to his own. 1928 lives again...... 4 familiar on a personal basis. gold. Few would associate the e significance of “e Little Growing up, I was very close to my ree generations of the Wyeth Treasure Cave...... 3, 6 Among the exceptions are his term with a common storage Mermaid” portrait derives from father. I was fascinated by his work as family demonstrate certain paintings of Paris and, more locker, but for one very lucky the fact that it was painted by an artist and by the stories he would similarities but maintain their recently, a portrait of “e Little bidder who was trying to salvage Johann Berthelsen as a gift for his tell of his earlier experiences in music. own signature manner. Mermaid” statue that looks out a folded American flag belonging good friend, Niels Bamberger. I frequently assisted him in stretching Although all three children of

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to a fallen hero at an auction of Like Johann, Niels was a native of 53211-3453 WI Milwaukee, his canvases and was fortunate enough Johann Berthelsen exhibited was one of the three paintings Blvd. Kenwood E. 2816 unclaimed property, it resulted in Denmark who operated a gallery to accompany him on trips to the singular artistic and musical “e Canvas” is published by recovered from the storage locker. e Johann Berthelsen Conservancy, LLC the discovery of three original of Danish art, collectibles, and galleries that sold his paintings. In so talent, John, the older son, e others include two images www.berthelsenart.com • 414-962-7865 Berthelsens—one of which is artifacts in Manhattan. It was one doing, I became quite familiar with not only chose to paint as Edited by Frank Burke of the Grand Army Plaza near significant in the artist’slife. of the few places where Johann the many scenes he painted and his a regular avocation but evolved To reach Frank Burke or to be New York’s Plaza Hotel on added to the mailing list, email him at “Treasure Cave” continued on page 6 favorite subjects. It would not be an stylistically from popular and [email protected] 3 “Lee’s Letter” continued on page 5 “Another Berthelsen” continued from page 1 “Lee’s Letter” continued from page 1 1928 lives again in settled in a historic house in in her life, he ultimately willed the entire proceeds exaggeration to say that I grew to know more than Friends Chelsea, Vermont, and subsequently of his estate to her care. anyone else in the family about him and his work. maintained a position as Director Since founding e Johann Berthelsen Conservancy, —a voice from the Golden Age of State Planning. He would later however, I have come to discover many things that exquisite work for Dartmouth University as I did not previously know. rough the generosity Orville Harrold Curator of their Map Museum. of the galleries and friends of the Conservancy, we have found paintings of buildings and scenes that uring the time in which he Considered one of the leading roughout his life, John was I was totally unaware of. In discussions with family lived and taught in Indiana, Johann tenors in New York, Harrold fascinated by painting and the D Berthelsen members and others, I have found information Berthelsen created an informal frequently returned to the Midwest, graphic arts. rough his father, regarding my father’s career, both as a singer and “salon” that incorporated the leading singing with several leading Chicago his work was shown to a French painting as a voice instructor. Much of my work has also business, artistic and literary figures, opera companies. His popularity bookstore owner in Rockefeller rekindled and brought back to life old memories including developer Carl Fisher, was assured by the breadth of his Center who encouraged John to of people and events from long ago. For example, author Booth Tarkington, poet repertoire in performances ranging continue his sketches of Parisian a major auction house recently sold a 28" x 36" James Whitcomb Riley, and others. from concerts at Carnegie Hall to scenes. Aware that a more French spring scene of Central Park originally painted from One member of the group to whom vaudeville at the Palace eater. sounding name would lend “Winter in Quebec” by John Berthelsen life in 1928 and once hung in our New York City he was especially close and with “Paris Scene” by John Berthelsen a greater degree of authenticity In 1919, Harrold made his debut at to his work, he began to sign it By both circumstances and inclination, John apartment in the 1930s. whom he had much in common the Metropolitan Opera opposite from that of his father, imbued as “Jean Berté.” e sketches Berthelsen avoided any excessive commercialization In this issue of our newsletter, you will read about was the renowned operatic tenor Enrico Caruso as Prince Leopold his work with a singular appeal— became popular and provided of his work, preferring instead to place select some of the hitherto unknown Berthelsens that Orville Harrold. in Halévy’s “La Juive.” His singing something that Johann additional income for his studies pieces with local galleries or to give them to friends have come to light. You will also learn aspects Largely forgotten today, Harrold so impressed the great Enrico Caruso enthusiastically encouraged. at Columbia University. or local businesses. As a result, his reputation of Johann Berthelsen’s professional activities that was considered one of the leading that Caruso presented him with one ecently, a significant early John Berthelsen was born in 1930. On settling in New England, he remained primarily local. To those who know might well lead to further discoveries and, though musical talents in the early part of his Pagliacci costumes, which he work by Johann Berthelsen was During the Korean War, he served R was inspired by the scenery to his work, and especially to those who knew him it saddened me to have to write it, there is a tribute of the 20th century and excelled wore when he sat for a portrait by offered for auction. e 28" x 36" in the United States Air Force as Hammerstein, the father of the seriously develop his ability as as a generous individual and wonderful raconteur, to my late brother who carried on the family’s in both operatic and musical his friend and fellow Hoosier, canvas, painted in 1928, depicts a meteorologist and afterwards famous Broadway lyricist and partner a landscape painter. His extensive his art reflects not only a very special sense of artistic tradition in his own unique style—just as theatre roles. Wayman Adams, and when he Central Park in spring surrounded attended and graduated from of Richard Rodgers, had established body of work encompassed scenes place but the warm memory of a unique and my father would have wished. Born in Cowan, Indiana, in 1877, sang the role in many opera houses. by the towers of the New York Columbia University. talented individual. When he passed in June opera companies at New York’s of the Vermont mountains, the In addition to the many practical activities in Harrold came from a farm family. Following his skyline. An excellent example of of 2017, he left a legacy that is much more than Manhattan Opera House and in Although Johann Berthelsen’s coast of Maine, the Canadian which our Conservancy is involved, including the His musical talent was recognized retirement from Berthelsen’s earlier work, it shows paint and canvas. Philadelphia. Hammerstein’s multiple careers encompassed the Maritimes, and other locales. authentication of Berthelsen paintings, the detection at an early age, and in his teens, he the Metropolitan his command of perspective, as well New York company employed arts of music and painting, his Where the paintings of Johann of forgeries, and the guidance we provide to studied voice and performed in 1924, he as his ability to capture a scene at eness of the some of the leading singers of the firsthand awar Berthelsen reflect an exacting individuals seeking to purchase or sell existing in church choruses and in never again sang a specific moment in time. insecurity that is a part of any day, including the Irish tenor John emphasis on detail, those of his son paintings, perhaps the greatest satisfaction has come a vocal quartet. in opera but artistic career caused him to McCormack. Harrold enjoyed Lee Berthelsen recalls, “At the time are more suggestive of his subjects in the sense of sharing what I have felt with all of continued to encourage his children toward By coincidence, he was urged to great success with both the New York this view was painted, my father and, in some cases, move toward you, our readers and Berthelsen enthusiasts. rough perform in more stable professional pursuits pursue a career in music by the and Philadelphia companies in the was actively teaching singing and the abstract. Where his father you, we have been able to recover much information concerts, musicals, and vaudeville. in the business sector. Like his famed contralto Ernestine 1910 season. would get up between 4:30 and worked primarily in oil and pastel, about the complex individual who was not only He died in 1933. brother, Lee, John’s professional Schumann-Heink, who also While he would go on to perform 5:00 a.m. to paint from life. His John’s body of work includes oil, a superb artist but a talented musician, a great career had its start in the hotel provided encouragement to the in London, his reputation and In discussing singing with his sons views of Central Park have always acrylic, and a larger emphasis teacher, a wonderful father, and a dear friend to so business. He ultimately became young baritone Johann Berthelsen. popularity were largely enhanced and others, Johann Berthelsen would been among his most popular on watercolor and ink than many, and that perhaps is his most important legacy. Harrold moved to New York in with the public when he created the use Harrold’s recordings as excellent works, and years ago, the journalist involved in land planning, which Johann’s portfolio. and television personality Ed Sullivan occasioned an assignment Yours sincerely, 1908 to further his studies in voice role of Captain Dick Warrington in examples of vocal production. Although he married late in life, commented in his column about in Panama. and acting and made his debut that Victor Herbert’s Naughty Marietta. More than as a singer, though, he John’s deep affection for and the beauty of Central Park in the year in a light operetta. Within Herbert wrote “Ah, Sweet Mystery cherished the memory of Harrold John’s happy memories of childhood devotion to his family was vividly Lee Berthelsen early morning and mentioned that a year, he was noticed by famous of Life” especially for Harrold, who as a friend who never let fame spoil experiences in rural New Milford, demonstrated by his love for the Chairman it was best captured in the paintings “Lighthouse — York Beach, Maine” by John Berthelsen impresario Oscar Hammerstein I was noted for the ease in which he him and who always had time to Connecticut, instilled a lifelong disadvantaged daughter of his wife’s e Johann Berthelsen Conservancy, LLC of Johann Berthelsen.” who directed him to a leading sang the climactic high C in the come home again. love of the country, and he ultimately son. Always an important influence voice teacher and sponsored beautiful ballad, “I’m Falling in [email protected] his lessons. Love with Someone.” 2 4 5 “Another Berthelsen” continued from page 1 “Lee’s Letter” continued from page 1 1928 lives again in settled in a historic house in in her life, he ultimately willed the entire proceeds exaggeration to say that I grew to know more than Friends Chelsea, Vermont, and subsequently of his estate to her care. anyone else in the family about him and his work. maintained a position as Director Since founding e Johann Berthelsen Conservancy, —a voice from the Golden Age of State Planning. He would later however, I have come to discover many things that exquisite work for Dartmouth University as I did not previously know. rough the generosity Orville Harrold Curator of their Map Museum. of the galleries and friends of the Conservancy, we have found paintings of buildings and scenes that uring the time in which he Considered one of the leading roughout his life, John was I was totally unaware of. In discussions with family lived and taught in Indiana, Johann tenors in New York, Harrold fascinated by painting and the D Berthelsen members and others, I have found information Berthelsen created an informal frequently returned to the Midwest, graphic arts. rough his father, regarding my father’s career, both as a singer and “salon” that incorporated the leading singing with several leading Chicago his work was shown to a French painting as a voice instructor. Much of my work has also business, artistic and literary figures, opera companies. His popularity bookstore owner in Rockefeller rekindled and brought back to life old memories including developer Carl Fisher, was assured by the breadth of his Center who encouraged John to of people and events from long ago. For example, author Booth Tarkington, poet repertoire in performances ranging continue his sketches of Parisian a major auction house recently sold a 28" x 36" James Whitcomb Riley, and others. from concerts at Carnegie Hall to scenes. Aware that a more French spring scene of Central Park originally painted from One member of the group to whom vaudeville at the Palace eater. sounding name would lend “Winter in Quebec” by John Berthelsen life in 1928 and once hung in our New York City he was especially close and with “Paris Scene” by John Berthelsen a greater degree of authenticity In 1919, Harrold made his debut at to his work, he began to sign it By both circumstances and inclination, John apartment in the 1930s. whom he had much in common the Metropolitan Opera opposite from that of his father, imbued as “Jean Berté.” e sketches Berthelsen avoided any excessive commercialization In this issue of our newsletter, you will read about was the renowned operatic tenor Enrico Caruso as Prince Leopold his work with a singular appeal— became popular and provided of his work, preferring instead to place select some of the hitherto unknown Berthelsens that Orville Harrold. in Halévy’s “La Juive.” His singing something that Johann additional income for his studies pieces with local galleries or to give them to friends have come to light. You will also learn aspects Largely forgotten today, Harrold so impressed the great Enrico Caruso enthusiastically encouraged. at Columbia University. or local businesses. As a result, his reputation of Johann Berthelsen’s professional activities that was considered one of the leading that Caruso presented him with one ecently, a significant early John Berthelsen was born in 1930. On settling in New England, he remained primarily local. To those who know might well lead to further discoveries and, though musical talents in the early part of his Pagliacci costumes, which he work by Johann Berthelsen was During the Korean War, he served R was inspired by the scenery to his work, and especially to those who knew him it saddened me to have to write it, there is a tribute of the 20th century and excelled wore when he sat for a portrait by offered for auction. e 28" x 36" in the United States Air Force as Hammerstein, the father of the seriously develop his ability as as a generous individual and wonderful raconteur, to my late brother who carried on the family’s in both operatic and musical his friend and fellow Hoosier, canvas, painted in 1928, depicts a meteorologist and afterwards famous Broadway lyricist and partner a landscape painter. His extensive his art reflects not only a very special sense of artistic tradition in his own unique style—just as theatre roles. Wayman Adams, and when he Central Park in spring surrounded attended and graduated from of Richard Rodgers, had established body of work encompassed scenes place but the warm memory of a unique and my father would have wished. Born in Cowan, Indiana, in 1877, sang the role in many opera houses. by the towers of the New York Columbia University. talented individual. When he passed in June opera companies at New York’s of the Vermont mountains, the In addition to the many practical activities in Harrold came from a farm family. Following his skyline. An excellent example of of 2017, he left a legacy that is much more than Manhattan Opera House and in Although Johann Berthelsen’s coast of Maine, the Canadian which our Conservancy is involved, including the His musical talent was recognized retirement from Berthelsen’s earlier work, it shows paint and canvas. Philadelphia. Hammerstein’s multiple careers encompassed the Maritimes, and other locales. authentication of Berthelsen paintings, the detection at an early age, and in his teens, he the Metropolitan his command of perspective, as well New York company employed arts of music and painting, his Where the paintings of Johann of forgeries, and the guidance we provide to studied voice and performed in 1924, he as his ability to capture a scene at eness of the some of the leading singers of the firsthand awar Berthelsen reflect an exacting individuals seeking to purchase or sell existing in church choruses and in never again sang a specific moment in time. insecurity that is a part of any day, including the Irish tenor John emphasis on detail, those of his son paintings, perhaps the greatest satisfaction has come a vocal quartet. in opera but artistic career caused him to McCormack. Harrold enjoyed Lee Berthelsen recalls, “At the time are more suggestive of his subjects in the sense of sharing what I have felt with all of continued to encourage his children toward By coincidence, he was urged to great success with both the New York this view was painted, my father and, in some cases, move toward you, our readers and Berthelsen enthusiasts. rough perform in more stable professional pursuits pursue a career in music by the and Philadelphia companies in the was actively teaching singing and the abstract. Where his father you, we have been able to recover much information concerts, musicals, and vaudeville. in the business sector. Like his famed contralto Ernestine 1910 season. would get up between 4:30 and worked primarily in oil and pastel, about the complex individual who was not only He died in 1933. brother, Lee, John’s professional Schumann-Heink, who also While he would go on to perform 5:00 a.m. to paint from life. His John’s body of work includes oil, a superb artist but a talented musician, a great career had its start in the hotel provided encouragement to the in London, his reputation and In discussing singing with his sons views of Central Park have always acrylic, and a larger emphasis teacher, a wonderful father, and a dear friend to so business. He ultimately became young baritone Johann Berthelsen. popularity were largely enhanced and others, Johann Berthelsen would been among his most popular on watercolor and ink than many, and that perhaps is his most important legacy. Harrold moved to New York in with the public when he created the use Harrold’s recordings as excellent works, and years ago, the journalist involved in land planning, which Johann’s portfolio. and television personality Ed Sullivan occasioned an assignment Yours sincerely, 1908 to further his studies in voice role of Captain Dick Warrington in examples of vocal production. Although he married late in life, commented in his column about in Panama. and acting and made his debut that Victor Herbert’s Naughty Marietta. More than as a singer, though, he John’s deep affection for and the beauty of Central Park in the year in a light operetta. Within Herbert wrote “Ah, Sweet Mystery cherished the memory of Harrold John’s happy memories of childhood devotion to his family was vividly Lee Berthelsen early morning and mentioned that a year, he was noticed by famous of Life” especially for Harrold, who as a friend who never let fame spoil experiences in rural New Milford, demonstrated by his love for the Chairman it was best captured in the paintings “Lighthouse — York Beach, Maine” by John Berthelsen impresario Oscar Hammerstein I was noted for the ease in which he him and who always had time to Connecticut, instilled a lifelong disadvantaged daughter of his wife’s e Johann Berthelsen Conservancy, LLC of Johann Berthelsen.” who directed him to a leading sang the climactic high C in the come home again. love of the country, and he ultimately son. Always an important influence voice teacher and sponsored beautiful ballad, “I’m Falling in [email protected] his lessons. Love with Someone.” 2 4 5 “Treasure Cave” continued from page 3 Berthelsen could visit, relax, and enjoy a long conversation in Danish with his good friend. Niels’s life was interesting in its own right in that, during yields unique Berthelsen painting—and two more! the Second World War as a 6-year-old child, his life, along “Treasure Cave” with the lives of hundreds of other Danes, was saved from the Nazis by Danish patriot Aage Bertelsen. e daring A newsletter for those interested in the life and works of Johann Berthelsen escape is recorded in a book titled “October ‘43” written Fall 2018, No. 6 by him and published in 1954. “e Little Mermaid,” a favorite character in the work of Hans Christian Andersen, is displayed on a rock at the Langelinie Promenade and was created by Edvard Eriksen and unveiled in 1913. It was commissioned by Carl Jacobsen, son of the founder of Carlsberg Brewery, after seeing a ballet based on the fairytale. e head of the AnotherJohn Berthelsen continuedBerthelsen the family mermaid is modeled after Ellen Price, the ballerina. Lee’s Famed throughout the world, the statue is to the Danish reasons, this painting represents a major discovery and Letter tradition in his own unique style people what the Statue of Liberty represents to Americans— a highly significant contribution to the catalog of my a proud representation of their homeland. As such, it was father’s work. I have to smile when I think that, like any an excellent subject for Johann Berthelsen’s tribute to mischievous little girl, our mermaid played hide-and-seek a close friend and fellow Dane. with us for many years. Fortunately, she has now Finding the Past In recognizing the significance of the discovery, Lee magically reappeared, and we can admire her beauty.” Berthelsen commented, “For both personal and artistic 6 ’ccasionally, we speak about “rediscovering”O the past. What can be much more rewarding is discovering Johann Berthelsen John Berthelsen for the first time things relating to the past that we never knew. ere is he idea of inherited artistic easy saleable subjects to serious a phenomenon among historians that talentT has long been a subject genre painting. His style, the further removed we are from an of discussion. Whether the which differed considerably era or an event, the more we know talent is innate or developed “Another Berthelsen” continued on page 4 about it. is is because those as a function of exposure and experiencing it for the first time rarely environment, or both, remains pay attention to details and concentrate a mystery. Charles Wilson Canvas Contents only on the larger picture. Subsequently, Peale not only named his Lee’s Letter...... 1, 5 As a rule, Johann Berthelsen’s a summer’s night and another a multitude of once-forgotten facts or Another Berthelsen...... 1, 4, 5 he words “Treasure Cave” children after Old Masters work consisted of images of places depicting the nearby equestrian occurrences that lend a whole new call to mind visions of pirate ships, but educated them to paint in Friends ...... 2 T with which he was intimately General Sherman statue in snow. meaning to the event are often realized. mysterious islands, and chests of a style very similar to his own. 1928 lives again...... 4 familiar on a personal basis. gold. Few would associate the e significance of “e Little Growing up, I was very close to my ree generations of the Wyeth Treasure Cave...... 3, 6 Among the exceptions are his term with a common storage Mermaid” portrait derives from father. I was fascinated by his work as family demonstrate certain paintings of Paris and, more locker, but for one very lucky the fact that it was painted by an artist and by the stories he would similarities but maintain their recently, a portrait of “e Little bidder who was trying to salvage Johann Berthelsen as a gift for his tell of his earlier experiences in music. own signature manner. Mermaid” statue that looks out a folded American flag belonging good friend, Niels Bamberger. I frequently assisted him in stretching Although all three children of

over Copenhagen’s harbor and