Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-04-10
ART NOTES.


citation, the initial movement for which was
made at the pleasant party given at Gen.
Chipman's a few weeks ago. The committee
in whose hands the matter was placed are
not idle, however and soon after the artists
get back from their summer tours with the
other summer absentees, it is intended that
the organization shall be perfected and the
been thought, and perhaps wisely, that
nothing would really be gained by any
earlier movement, as anything done now
would most likly have 10 be substantially
done over again in the fall.
Mr.. Witt, who stands in the front rank
OF portrait painters, has returned 10 the city,
and taken studio IN Vernon Row. During
his absence, which was spent mostly in
Ohio, he filled number of commissions
gwen some time ago, and we are pleased to
learn that he has received several important
orders since his return Latterly Mr.. Witt
has turned his attention to water cOlors with
gratifying success. He shows several close
views of Ohio scenery in aquaralle that are
not only charming in themselves but most
promising as TO his future development in
that branch of art. He has a! So in his studio
several landscapes in oil that are sure to De
admired by all lovers of nature. Indeed, AIr.
Wits great success in landscape painting
leaves his friends in doubt as to which de-
partment OF art he will ultimately win the
highest position. At present he may be said
to excel in both.
of all the work by amateur artists that
we have seen in a great while we remember
nothing which shows SO fine feeling for art
and such genuine merit AS a number of
sketches we have lately had the opportunity
TO examine from the pencil of DR. Kindle-
berger of this city. Through his connection
with the navy Dr. X. has had a fine OppOrtu-
nifty TO study the peculiar types of scenery
of nearly all climates and countries, and
that he has awaited himself OF his chances
his portfolio bears the fullest testimony. His
effects of color and atmosphere are often
mn tan M lnIaxr
OF his sketches would In these respects do
credit to a professional artist OF fixed repu-
tatlon. Indeed, If his drawing and manipu
latiOn were equal TO his feeling for color, br.
*. would speedily take a high rank nohg
the landscape painters of the country, and
should he conclude to take a thorough course
OF training in these requisites it is safe tn
predict that he would in few years win
more fame and fortune than lie could in a
lifetime of service under Uncle Sam. And
II IS TO be regretted that hedoes not conclude
To Go so; 1t seems pity 70 see so much natu-
raj talent going, as il were, to waste.
-MessTs. Miller and MeSser, who occupy
studio together, over Galt's, are both busy
the former with crayOn portraits, in which
he has not more than one or two superiOrs i'm
the country; the latter is reproducing
glimpseS OF nature as studied during his last
summers sketching tour. Mr. Messer is
showing decided progress in landscape paint
ing, and many of his later efforts in that
direction have not only attractive qualities
at first sight but real and abiding value. All
his studies show close observance and great
love OF nature, particularly in her uufeter
aspects; Mr.. Miller, by the way, is just now
engaged on what is we believe his first effort
in oil colOrs. II represents one of the quiet
hooks that abound so thickly in Lost River
Valley. showing clear pool of fresh water
III the middle foreground, thickly surrounded
by ferns and other luXuriant foliage. 10 is a
thoroughly pleasant and attractive picture
both in choice of subject and treatment and
l. worthy of notice not only for what it is
but for what ii promises.
AT Choate's may be seen a new portrait
of Chief Justice Waite, by Pool. THIS is the
best likeness of that gentleman we have yet
seen, and we may also add that il is about
The best piece of work in that line Mr.. Poole
has yet done, SO far, at least, as our observa-
ton extends. Mr.. Poole combines with All
earnest ambition such great industry and so
much conscientious effort that he is certain
I'm the end 10 reach the high standard he has
set up for himself. Al present he is dividing
his time between large Cheat River view
ard portrait of lady, whose lovely COM
pleXion suggests the most beautiful posi-
ollities in the way of flesh tints and texture
If skin. Both efforts. so far as thew are adj
vaEced, bid fair to add TO the reputation of
he artist.
The location in Was hington of Mr. Wal
ter Paris, the English water color artist, is a
real accession 10 the art circles of the ma -
tional capital. His drawings of Colorado
scenery are faithful trs nscripJs of the pecu-
liar phases of nature n that wild country
and at the same time snow The artists skill
and power in handling. At Philips may be
seen a view in Rock Greek valley by the
same artist, which, though a trifie hard, is
nevertheless truthful and pleasant little
sketch. Mr.. Paris is also an accomplished
musician, and handles the violin bow with
as much facility as he does the pencil.
The only Washington artist, so far as we
know, who has sent anything 10 the spring
exhibition of the New York Academy of De-
sign is Prof. Hillyer, who forwarded three
pictures. Two of them are landscapes: the
other is figure piece representing the three
wise men of Gotham VINO went TO sea in a
bowl. IL is only the study foT a larger and
more elaborate picture which Mr.. III. pro-
poses to paint bye and bye, as a satire upon
Darwin, Huxley and Tyndali. The story is
very cleverly told.
Mr.. Peter Baumgras. who has spent the
last Two years in San Francisco, VIII shortly
return to Washington. We hear that Mr.. q
mas had falr success on the Pacific coast. I'D
II ne does not come back with his pockets
nlled win California gold ii must be bee 1nse
ne ana not paint his pictures big enough rath-
or than not good enough.