Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-21
ART NOTES.

ART NOTES.
Although the great event of Washington
artistic season, namely. the annual exhibit
ton Of the Society OF Washington Artists. Is
now a thing of the past. interest In art mat
tiers in general has by no means abated. as
has been demonstrated by the enthusiastic
interest which has been aroused by the
private exhibitions by Mr.. Hovoden and Mr..
Emil Meyer.
The collection Of paintings which has been
exhibited during the past week by Mr.. Thos.
Hovoden, In the Fischer gallery. has at
tracted much attention from local connois.
seurs. Mr.. Hovoden is an artist who thor
oughly understands composition. His color
is firm yet wfthal fresh and sweet, and his
rendition of textures remarkably fine. The
collection is a small one. numbering but
twelve canvases which, perhaps. emphasizes
the artistic beauties Of each one. His land
scapes are peculiarly attractive. being very
delicately and intimately observed. and
painted in the light key of the best modern
realism. when the Apple Blossoms Fade
color in the exhibition. the tender greens
and grays being so blended with the dull,
pinkish tones which the name suggests.
that. as a visitor remarked, Its simply a
dream of summer" ''Springtime" Ii equally
charming.
As a figure painter Mr.. Hovoden has won
for himself a more than national reputa-
ton. his Breaking the Home Ties" being
familiar, through its many reproductions.
wherever art is Known: 30. also, is In the
Hands of the Enemy. Besides being an
academician. Mr.. Hovoden is a member OF
the Society OF American Artists. the Amerf-
can Water Color Society and the New York
Etching Club. He expects to remain in
Washington for an indefinite time, giving
as his reason for so doing, 1T is simply the
most paintable place I know Of"
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Meyer has held an exhibition of his work
in the Veerhoff gallery. The most attrac-
tive part of the exhibition is the landscape
display, which is creditable and varied.
All the works do not. of course, show the
same individuality or strength. but all are
correct. and some of striking freshness and
beauty. His subjects are taken, with a
few exceptions. from points near the city.
September Woods is a delicious repre-
sentation OF early autumn woodland. "A
Summer Afternoon" "A Shady Spot" "A
Roadway in Maryland" and "A Roadway
In Virginia" "DuciSing Grounds, Curtis
Bay. Nd" and Fertile Pastures" are a
few of the most effective.
Mr.. r. LIE Grand Johnston will open his
exhibition to the public in the Fischer
gallery next Monday morning Most of the
subjects in his collection are landscapes
sheep and cattle studies-the result In all
being a brilliantly natural effect in out
of-door light and atmosphere. The paint
ings have all been taken directly from
nature. and show intelligent observation
combined with the happy faculty of COM
municating the impressions made upon him
by particular scene to those who look
at his pictures. The paintings will remain
on view until Saturday, April Is.
In addition to his preparations for the
exhibition, Mr.. Johnston has formed a
large class for the purpose OF making out
of-door sketches and studies during the
spring months. These sketching classes
have become quite an established custom
among our artists. amateurs and students
during the pas. few years, and 1t is not
portable property ann camp out during tI the
summer In this way making a most de-
lightful combination Of work and play.
Mr.. Z. c. Messer is also making ready to
take his classes on short tours for sketch
ing purposes.
Mr.. Robert Hinckley has been elected to
the professorship of portraiture In the
Corcoran School Of Art. This was at the
earnest solicitation of Prof Andrews who
is great admirer Of Mr. Hinckley's sys-
TEN. The selection will be received with
favor by pupils and patrons of the Corcoran
school, and to Mr.. Andrews great satisfac-
ton. do away with all possibility of furthe-
criticism about the students being domi-
mated by the ''one-man power" which ha 9
oeen SO freely spoken of. Mr.. Hinckley
VIII leave before long for an extended
European trip, visiting his friend ana an
structor. Carolus Durand, the Kensinpton
and Julien schools. the Beaux Arts and
VIII return laden with all informa ton
necessary for the successful fulhllment on
his position. VI
Mrs. Helen Z. King of Cleveland. obio 90
in the city. executing a number of Orders
Tor portraits among which ds a fine one 90
Ohios great war hero. Gen. w. II Sher.
man. The picture possesses the merst =,
being an excellent likeness and Is exacn,sa
with just enough breadth and attentson -
detail to make well balanced COMPOSITION
In which Is cleverly shown the rugged. yet
splendid. characteristics of the man. as
we'll as the soldier. The mainline a. -
mission from Mr.. W. j. White who nnon
It's completion, will present il to the Army
and Navy Club of this city.
Mr.. L. f. Andrews will leave on the "A n,
July Tor MS annual trip through Europe in
order to observe and bring back for use in
the Corcoran School the newest methods
OF instruction, technique, &C. which are
observed in the schools of art abroad HIS
trip VIII include the art institutions of Ber-
lin, Munich, Paris and Kensington. He will
be absent until September Is
Mr.. Parker Mann, accompanied by his
wife. VIII leave for Europe early in Nav
His plans include a visit to the Paris ss
ions ana sketching tour through Holland
MIR. Richard N. Brook will leave for
northern France early in June, and expects
to remain during the entire summer.
MIR. Walter Paris expects to make an ex-
tended tour through the United States dur
making studies and sketches of scenery
The Yellowstone Park and Yosemite Valley
are places where he expects, and will doubt
less find, inspiration ana subject-matter for
some fine work.
Miss E. ]. Stevens has on exhibition In
her studio in the Corcoran building the
decorative door which received a gold medal
at the worlds fair. The door is enameled
in white. and deliberately mounted with gilt
and copper headings and scroll work. the
four panels being filled in with well-drawn
and exquisitely colored paintings from
Midsummer Nights Dream"