Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-23
NJ LOCAL STUDIOS

Mr.. F.. F. Andrews has completed his
portrait Of Mr.. Morgan's little son, and has
placed IL In the Veerhoff gallery. where II
will remain for a short time on exhibition.
This canvas 10 one OF the finest exhibited
by Mr. Andrews for some years. containing.
as Il does. the qualities OF faultless draughts-
manship and a wealth Of exquisite coloring
The figure. which is life size. is a strong re-
minder OF Birchs Illustrations of Lord
Fauntleroy." full Of childish grace and dig
nifty. yet possessing In every line the sturdy
characteristics OF American boyhood.
The full-length portrait OF Senator Voor-
hees which Mr.. Andrews is painting for
the Congressional Library Is being rapidly
carried on. and will probably be completed
In the autumn. The canvas is colossal IN
its proportions. and the figure. larger than
life size. is represented in the cape over
coat and SLOUGH hat With which all Wash
ington is familiar. standing on the steps of
the new library" The position of the fig
| ure. in an attitude OF perfect ease and un-
conscious dignity. IL particularly fine.
Mr.. Thomas Hovenden left the city last
Wednesday en- route for his home in Ply
mouth Meeting. Pa. The artist. accompa-
MED by his wife and children. took the
h-st stage of their journey In a carriage.
the objective point being Baltimore. at
which place they take one of the river
steamers to Philadelphia Prom there the
drive will be resumed until the very pleas
ant trip be completed. Before going Mr..
Hovenden completed his portraits OF d..
Gates and Mr.. CUSHING, beth Of which are
most succ. ssful representations OF the ar
lists best style. Mr.. Hovenden expects to
return to the city early an September and
will remain during the winter
Further contributions to the fne collec-
ton in the Moses gallery have been
her study in black and white. entitled
THE Book Of Light" and by Miss
Hammond. who has placed on view an at
tractive study Of flowers. executed In OIL.
Mr.. Dunbar is modelling a fine portrait
survey. which will when completed. be cast
In bronze. Mr.. Dunbar considers this one
of the most difficult studies he has ever
undertaken. as the likeness depends almost
entirely upon the peculiarly intense yet
animated expression which the major as
sumes when in conversation. So far the
portrait shows every indication Of being a
successful one. despite the difficulties which
beset the way.
The courtesy of Capt. Blake. and that
gentlemaa's interest In the rise and progress
of modern art, has enabled the sketch class
of the Corcoran Art School to spend a num-
Der of days on the blue Potomac sketching
and having an unlimited amount of fun. OF
Which the many and capacious lunch bas-
kets formed an important feature
Mr.. Max weyl will leave the city mex,
week for Virginia. where he will busy him.
self with work intended for exhibition pur-
poses next winter.
The granite work of the basement story
Of the new Corcoran gallery is very nearly
completed and q very correct idea may be
obtained Of the general proportions and
dignity Of architectural construction which
will characterize the completed building
Work will be pushed actively forward dur
ing the summer. and In the near future
another splendid structure will be added to
the attractions of the city.
A handsome portrait OF the late Frank
Hatton, three-Quarter lfe size. and done In
stippled water color by II. S. Lowry, has
bean placed In the office Of the Post