Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-27
IN LOCAL STUDIOS

Among other souvenirs which Mr.. Parker
Mann brought home from his recent trip
abroad are two or three choice examples OF
modern Dutch art, an OIL sketch by Kever,
and an oil and water color by Offermans,
the latter being presented to Mrs. Mann
by the artist.
Mr.. Mann says: AN important object of
our summer In Holland was to become
more familiar with this school, which has
of late so deservedly come to the front in
the estimation Of most art lovers. It was
q great pleasure to US to be able to meet
several of the best Dutch painters and
visit their studios. We were indebted to
Mr.. Brooke for this, and from the manner
In which he was everywhere received we
could not have gone under better auspices.
These Dutchmen work with care and de-
liberation, and a picture may remain under
way for years. If the right mood does not
come for its development.
Among the pleasant groups who wei-
coined us wss very pretty, rather shy
boy of about fifteen. who was assisting
one or kever's children to operate a toy
steam engine. This was the orphan son Of
the great Mauve, whose work has done SO
much to make the fame of the Dutch
school Since his death Kever and other
Dutch artists have befrierde this talented
have new Mauve."
Mr.. Hinckley is busy over two or three
nne portraits, and his nasterpiece-to-be.
The Constitutional Convention This
work is growing rapidly, and promises to
soon become an establis he'd fact The pic
ture. showing the interior Of Independence
Hall. contains f1fty-four portraits, including
those or Gen. Washington, who presided:
Benz. Franklin, who vas then eighty-one
years Of age, and so enfeebled that, unable
10 walk, he was carried to the hall in
Sedan chair; Madison, who, although at
that time Q7SO but young man, was
Hamilton.
It will be readily seen how great the.
public interest in this picture will be. The
ngures viii be very nearly life size, and the
successful completion Of the canvas is Just
az present the one absorbing aim of the
artists life. Mr. Hinckley Is anxious to re.
ceive any information which it may be pos
sible to obtain regarding the portraits. or
physical characteristics of the men who
inquired In that notable gathering
In the collection of recent paintings by
representative European and American ar
tSts on exhibition at Veerhoff's sheep
Study" by r. LIE Grand Johnston of this
city, holds prominent place, and shows
that artist in one of his hGppiest moods
The work exhibited by Mr. Johnston last
winter hardly reached his high standard,
but this canvas is exceedingly fresh and
sweet In color, handling and composition,
and speaks well Of the artists recent work.
"A figure study by Hamilton Hamilton at
4 II,
Der of other canvases are equally worthy
of mention.
The exhibition held by the pupils Of Mr.,
Emil Meyer and Mr.. Lamasure during the
first three days Of this week was a fiatter-
ing success for both teachers and students.
The work was highly interesting and in
several cases extremely artistic. At first
glance the pencil sketches shown by Mr..
Meyers class seemed rather monotonous in
tonal effect. which, Of course was due to
liPltneSS m
looking this, they displayed careful, intelli-
gent study from nature and extreme deli
cacy Of handling. The charcoal work was
strong and vigorous, Snd the wash drawings
made for reproduction purposes were par
tcularly clever. The water-color exhibit by
the pupils Of Mr.. Lamasure occupied one
side of the gallery and were subjects of
much admiring criticism. The exhibitors
were Mrs. Sawtell, Miss Shipman, Miss Nc
New. Miss Ossire. Miss Alice. Miss Wheeler.
Miss Sanders. Mr.. Wurdeman. Mr. Stock
bridge and Mr.. Randall. Miss Hine. Miss
Chase. Miss Wheeler, Miss Shipman and Mr..
Parson, Mr.. Stearns Mr.. Davis. Mr.. Priest,
Mr.. Fisher and Mr.. Corey,
Mr. George Gibbs is busy with a wash
drawing Of society life, which is to be re-
produced in one of the magazines for which
Mr.. Gibbs furnishes regular contributions.
He is also working on several pastels and
water colors. which are to be sent to the
winter exhibition in Philadelphia.
a number Of pastels, intended for the same
exhibition. The figure study upon which
she is working at present, and which gives
every promise Of being a success, is of
Miss CASTOR, who is posing in the same
Anticipated costume which she used for the
edification Of the Sketch Club" some weeks
ago. The gown. which has been worn by
Miss Gastons great grandmother, is the
Quaintest and daintiest Of striped and fiow-
cred brocades. rich enough to stand alone
and, strange to say, Is a perfect fit In
every way for its present somewhat petite
owner. An unannounced visit to Miss
Thompson's studio discovered her and Mr.
Gibbs working industriously from the
pretty model.
THE Sketch Club met at the home of
Miss Blackford in Georgetown last Tues
day. Miss Lucy Brady posed as a modern
society girl, and, while the model was
charming, the criticisms of the work ac-
complished were unusually severe. From
this 1t may be supposed that the sketches
fell somewhat below the mark. Mr.. E. F.
Andrews entertains the club next week
and an unusually pleasant time is antici-
pated.