The Washington times., 1894-04-22
Grit Uotes,


The notable event in art circles during the
past week was the exhibition of oil paintings
by Thomas Horenden at v. G. Fischer's art
gallery.
Mr.. Hovenden Is recent newcomer, and as
his work enjoys national if not international
fame.
Mr.. Horenden will be remembered as the
painter Of Breaking of Home Ties" which
was so generally admired at tho Exposition
last Summer, and two of the leading pictures
in his exhibit treated Of the same style OF
subject, which appeals to all, since they tell a
human story. "Grandmas Second Sight
was one of these, and grandma is the dear
old lady with no nonsense about her whom
| we have all seen, if she was not our very own.
| and the little girl threading her needle Is
| charmingly portrayed as she lends her eyes to
the dear old lady's service.
The whole composition is most happy In
treatment, true in technique, and tells Its
| simple story of life in charming style.
The Travelling Clock Member is another
typical figure. The old mans whimsical,
quizzical face as he looks at the works is an
excellent study, as is the questioning look oil
interest in the little girls face and figure be-
side him.
Mr.. Horendeu occupies this field of pictur-
ing human interests in way that is unique
He does not aim to say the least word on his
composition, but he does aim to portray the
events of everyday life in a way removed
from the commonplace. and yet not on the
exaggerated plane which exceptional expe-
riences would necessitate.
Mr.. Horenden's landscapes, less than
dozen OF them, indicate the varied scope OF
,ubic ba arefr,s to
one ''rut," if you may use such term with
out offense when referring to so finished an
artists work. He has been equally success
full in painting historical on historical sub
jects, in 1.-The Arms of the Enemy" painted
by him some years ago, being a salon picture
in Paris. and another success, a study in col
ored character, exhibited in New York.
Mr.. Horenden is one of those happily stu
ated artists who can choose his residence re-
gardless of mere commercial considerations,
tand he says he thinks Washington the most
delightful of cities, with its ready accessible
ity to most charming scenery on every hand
within twenty minutes walk or an hours ride
to the heart of the Rock creek region or Ana
costia's paintable heights.
Among the landscapes displayed, 1.-The
Orchard" "a Misty Night" and Sunday
Evening"" display three distinct styles of
treating landscape, each in such a way the be-
holder hardly knows which to admire the
most. Yesterday was the last day Of the ex-
hibit.
On Monday Mr.. LeGrande johnson will
offer an exhibit of his choice collection of
pictures in Fischer's gallery. which those who
enjoyed the private view u few weeks since
at the artists residence on Corcoran street
pronounced TO he n very fine one.
He will exhibit fer one week only.
NJ lTr nd
Mrs. Z. C. Messer went over TO Baltimore to-
gether on Saturday to visit Walters gallery
and see some Of the choice pictures recently
added to that collectors salon. Mr.. and Mrs.
Messer were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Mann on
the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Parker Mann expect to spend
ths Summer in Holland. They will sail from
New York on Maya.
Mr.. V. G.. Fischer is preparing TO go abroad
for a three or four months trip early in May.
He expects to sail on the 18th of the month,
and TO bring back from art centers visited
pictures. rare bric-a-brac and tapestries, both
new and old.
The Students Art League, of this city, have
been rendered fine scholarship by the New
York Art League. and there are five COM
petitors for the prize.
Uric S. J. Dunbar. the sculptor, is now at
work on a bust of ex-President Martin Van
Buren,. which is to be placed in a niche in the
Senate chamber.
The cast is of heroic size. very strong. and
life-like in expression, and promises well.
Mr.. Dunbar expects to begin chipping it
from Vermont marble early in the week.
There are now on exhibition at the Corco-
ran Art Gallery several very fine paintings.
loaned by Mr.. and Mrs. ". J. Hutchinson.
of New York. The most conspicuous being
Judith" by B. ]. Constant. which is mag
niicent. The hair is tawny red, the face
delicately cut yet full of sensuous ripeness of
her race. while the figure is clothed in pale
blue lace trimmed and clinging robe. In her
right hand she clasps the sword of ven
geance.
The other pictures in the loan are "Toilet
of the Bride" by Moreau. and ''Coming from
the Christening" by the same artist. sSheep
in Snow Storm by Schenck, with "a
Spring Morning." by Niezky.
The first three of these pictures will be
found in the Octagon room and all are much
admired by connoiseuers for their fine treat
ment and as color schemes we'll handled.
The painters in the Barbizon Studios. on
Seventeenth street and Pennsylvania avenue,
are enjoying a little rest before setting out for
Summer work.
Mr.. Weyl does not pretend to know where
he will pitch his easel. whether in the noun
tains or by the seashore.
Mr.. Brooke expects TO spend several months
in Europe. Mr.. Macdonald and Yeilc are vet
to be heard from
The impression is that there will be large
amount of home study done this year.
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