Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-24
IN WASHINGTON STUDIOS

In few days the workshops Of our local
artists will be denudei Of much interior
decoration, the paintings sketches. &c,
being transferred to the walls Of the spa
cious galleries in the Cosmos Club House
which, through the courtesy OF the club
members, have recently been provided with
large skylights. and in many other ways
rendered suitable for public exhibitions Of
work by Washington artists.
A number of yeas ago little company
of now well-known artists formally or
ganized a Society of Washington Art
lists" For over a year its existence was
known to but few outside the artistic
fraternity. Messrs. Woodward and Lothrop
then rendered the use of their gallery for a
| private view," which In a day or two
grew into public exhibition The cor
dial appreciation OF the Washington public
SO encouraged the little band Of exhibitors
that two more successful exhibitions were
given. The space then proving inadequate
for either the exhibit or the throngs which
visited it. it was thought best to postpone
furthe- views until larger hall could be
procured. The members of the Cosmos
Club then became interested. and to prae-
tically de'nor strate their sympathy and
cordial recognition of local talent have
| to a splendid exhibition han. The society,
which now includes in its membership many
who have now enviable regulations at home
and abroad as artists and sculptors. ex-
poets to make the exhibition. which will
| occur early next month, the most attrac-
| tive it has ever held These exhibitions
have grown to be events to which the
Washington public eagerly look forward
| and when one sees the long lines OF clever
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the artists so freely predict that our city
will in a few years become the art center
of America. Artists wishing TO exhibit in
| the coming eXhih4tion of the Society Of
Washington Artists" are requested to send
their work to 1869 II street on the 2Stn
and 10Th Of this month. Paintings will not
be received at the Cosmos Club House or
later than the dates given.
Mr.. Parker Mann is hari at work in his
studio at 'Tanglebank" finishing the pic
lures he inter3s putting IN the exhibition,
where he will be represented by number
of charming studies in both pastel and oil.
The exhibition recently neld by Mr.. Mann
in the Fischer galleries was an unusually
In interesting one, and was a fattering sue
cess from an artistic, we'll business
standpoint. The sale Of his most important
picture TO Senior de Mendonca, the Brazil-'
ian minister, whose art collection is so well
known, was an especial compliment. Mr..
Mann, accompanied by mis- wife. expects to
sail early in May for France. After seeing
the two salons they will spend tie summer
in Holland.
Mr.. Robert Hinckley IS rapidly completing
the portraits of Col du oont, Mr.. CalderCp
Carlisle and Mr.. Harvey Page. They are all
fine hkeuesses and handled in a bold. fear
less manner. which is extremely effective.
Mr.. Hinckley expects 10 have these and
several others finished In time for the ex-
hibition.
Mr.. LIE Grand Johnstons friends are con-
graduating him upon the very successful
result Of his recent exhibitions, a number
of his best canvases being sold and several
orders received. Besides his clever work
in OIL Mr. Johnston had a number Of fine
studies in water color, prominent among
which was a delightful bi. of Venetian
water scenery, painted with all the bril-
liancy of color and transparent Amos
pheric effect which is so characteristic Of
such subjects. Mr.. Johnston wife is also
very clever with both brush and clay. Her
most recent work is a hfe-lik. bust in terra
Gotta of her little son, and an excellent
portrait of Miss Weddeburn, both of which
display marked artistic ability.
Mr.. Howard Helmick is busy with a num-
Der of commissions from the Century Com
pany. Since returning to America, a few
years ago, Mr.. Helmick has devoted his
time almost exclusively 10 book and maya
zine Illustration, which is to be regretted
as his work in color has won for him most
fiattering acknowledgment from European
and American artists and critics.
The work Of Mr.. Z. Lamasure. recently
exhibited in the VeerhCfI galleries shows
that another young artist claims recogni-
ton from the Washington public. In this
instance it was given with good grace
Most of the studies Zine specimens Of water
color work. were marked sold a few days
after the exhibition opened. Mr.. Lamasure
though young in years, well as in his
profession. has decided views on the sub
ject of art, and believes that without senti-
ment good work cannot be accomplished
While paying strict attention to the devel-
opment of detail, he handles his medium
with the utmost freedom, obtaining o bril-
liancy of color and clearness of atmospheric
effects which shows intelligent study and a
thorough appreciation Of natures artistic
possibilities. Mr.. Lamasure expects 10 re-
main in the city for some time, and will be