Free peek at a Hawaiian Master - Charles W Bartlett, 1860-1940

July 3, 9:52 PMHonolulu Affordable Travel ExaminerSandi Yara

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While residing in Manoa Valley in the 1920’s and 1930’s, international artist, Charles W. Bartlett, painted watercolors depicting life in Hawaii.  His work is considered to be some of the finest art of the period. 

A small collection of Bartlett’s work is on display throughout the public areas of the Aqua Waikiki Wave hotel (and in guest rooms) - see images below of the hotel entry, lobby and all-purpose room. 

When the hotel was totally renovated and upgraded in late 2006, the interior designer had giclees created of a number of Bartlett’s Hawaiian prints:  “Duke-Waikiki, 1920”; “Lei Day Hawaii, 1923”; “Hawaiian Fisherman, 1919”; “Catamarans, 1923”; “Hawaiian Mother and Child, 1923”; and “Surf-Riders Honolulu, 1919.” 

Anyone interested in seeing his Hawaiian works can stop by the hotel for a look.

For a different glimpse of Bartlett’s work, an upcoming exhibition at the Honolulu Academy of Arts will feature his Japan-inspired watercolors and prints.  Here’s an excerpt from their publicity materials:

A Hawaiian Master Revisited: Charles Bartlett at the Honolulu Academy of Arts
Watercolors and Prints of Japan
Robert F. Lange Foundation Gallery
August 6-October 4, 2009
Admission

Continuing the Academy’s year-long celebration of British-born Hawaii artist, Charles Bartlett, a selection of Bartlett’s watercolors and prints from his travels in Japan will go on view in August. 

The display will include prints designed for the Japanese publisher Watanabe Shozaburo that mark the beginning of the important shin-hanga or ‘new woodblock print’ movement, one of the most influential developments in Japanese woodblock prints during the 20th century.

For more information on Bartlett, click here.

Honolulu Academy of Arts
900 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 968l4
Recorded information:  808-532-8701

Museum Hours & Admission
Tuesday -Saturday 10 am-4:30 pm
Sunday 1-5 pm

Museum observed holidays
New Year's Day, January 1, 2009                
Independence Day, July 4, 2009
Thanksgiving Day, November 26,2009
Christmas Day, December 25, 2009

Access for patrons in wheelchairs and courtesy parking for disabled persons is available.

Admission
$10 General
$5 Seniors (62+)/Students (12+)/Military (with I.D.)
Free for all Honolulu Academy of Arts members, children 12 and under accompanied by an adult and Hawaii-based teachers. Out-of-state teachers may enter for a discounted rate of $5. (Must show school I.D. or union card at Front Desk.)

Free days
• Bank of Hawaii Sundays: Third Sunday of the month, 11 am-5 pm.
• First Wednesday of every month.
• Military appreciation day: First Sunday of every month free for military personnel and their families. Must show I.D.
 

Entry to the Academy Shop, the Pavilion Cafe and The Robert Atherton Library is free.