Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-16
IN LOCAL STUDIOS

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The Corcoran gallery has recently been
enriched by the addition of several works
Of art. prominent among which 10 q fine
cast in bronze, by John Rogers, entitled
Landing of the Norsemen." The group
which Is one-half the size OF life. represents
a party landing from their boat. and pre-
pairing to resist threatened attack. The
leader, wearing his helmet and coat Of
mail. has drawn his sword from its wooden
scabbard, and is watching the approach Of
his opponents. The man on his right step
ping from the boat is armed with battle
AK, and a shield bearing the inscription in
Runic characters. Fair Fame Never Dies"
a motto taken from one Of the old sagas.
The third man has planted his spear in the
sand against the side OF the boat ana is
hastily putting on his leathern doublet.
The boat in form and construction closely
follows the old Viking ships, with the side
planks Tapped and riveted, and a dragons
head on the prov. The boat and all the
details of the group are taken from actual
relics found in the burial grounds OF the
Vikings.
gallery. and adds much to the collection Of
paintings and sculpture.
Other recent but temporary attractions
are a large canvas by c. 8. Pearce. called
Evening"" representing scattered flock
of sheep. with their shepherd. The whole
scene is softly nlumined with moonlight and
presents a most interesting study OF DIM
cult atmospheric effects and qualities.
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Another fine thing by the famous French
artist, Benj Constant, shows splendid and
altogether ideal conception of Judith"
The figure stands in an attitude OF un-
studied grace, with head thrown proudly
back The left hand rests on the hip. while
the right grasps a sword. Aside from the
grace Of composition, the picture Is nun OF
table manner which Is one of the character
istics of Constants work.
.
/ Mrs s. NJ Nelson exhibits an imposing
canvas Of the "Behring Sea Tribunal" BY
Carl Gutherz, which Is interesting from the
fact that it contains carefully executed
portraits of the arbitrators, secretaries. the
council and assistant council, which included
Mr.. J. B. Eustis, Lord Hanen. Baron de
Courcel, Mr.. Phelps. Justice Harlan, Sena-
tor Morgan, Mr.. Douglas Stewart, MAJ.
Halford. Mr.. Carter and Gen. Foster.
Mr.. Hinckiey will In a few days make q
trip TO Philadelphia in order to look up the
material for a large canvas which for
some time he has had under consideration.
The subject is the constitutional conven-
ton of ITS. and will include portraits of
George Washington, BENJAMIN Franklin
end numerous other wise men of the time.
The composition was suggested to the art
list by DIR. ]. NJ. Toner who predicts that
should such a picture be painted II would
be purchased by the government and be
regarded as national property.
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Some exquisite specimens Of china paint
ing have recently been completed by Mrs.
H. w. Snow. one of the most interesting
being a Louis XVI vase, delicately tinted
and decorated with the graceful Vatican
figures, so inseparable from the Ornamental
lions of that period The work Is 80 cum
ningly executed that the impression Is that
of fine enamel. Another ever IL painted
after the most approved Boucher style. with
one charming though fantastic figure, dain-
| tily colored.
The students in the portrait class Of the
Corcoran Art School are still working in
dustrfously and enthusiastically. under the
direction of Mr.. Hinckley, whose instruc-
ton " already beginning to be apparent
| in the studies which have been made since
| he has, taken charge of that branch of the
school, The fresh. sweet color and free
handling are strong reminders of Mr.
| Hincxleys own work, which, In turn, Is
almost similar to that of Carolus Durand
| in briliiancy Of effect and execution.
Miss Helen Smith Is working on q life-lilsl
portrait of Mr.. Fellows Of Connecticut ave
nue., which promises to be one Of the mos
! successful of this young artists produc
tons. The companion portrait Of Mrs. Eel
| lows has been completed. and, besides being
a perfect likeness, is a. beautiful picture
both ss a portrait and from a Technical
standpoint. e.
| aid CAD > sss,ssss 80 =.
Miss JIuet Thompson Is engaged on q
portrait of the late Mrs. Watkins OF
Georgetown. which fully comes up to heI
| usual standard in such work. Whom thi,
| is completed Miss Thompson expects to &c
| to Shinnecoek Hills. L. I.
Mr.. Carl Weller has on his easel an almos,
completed canvas OF Swedish scenery. The
scheme Of color is peculiarly interesting
and; unusual. being q cool gray. the
monoteny of which Is broken by q vivid
CLEAN Of sunshine which lights up the mid
| die distance.
Mr.. Hobart Nichols is suffering from q
slight attack Of malaria. caused by too fire.
| qaent indulgence in the artistic delights OF
Potomac fats" scenery. where much Of his
most Interesting work Is done Despite his
| indisposition, Mr.. Nichols Is busily prepar.
| Ing for an exhibition Of oils and water COL
| ors which he will hold early in the fall.
The Fischer gallery IL filled with a col
lection Of fine paintings. which includes,
besides work from the brushes Of famous
European artists. canvases by Spencer
Nichols. Emil Meyer, Miss Nourse and H.
| Helmick, which show talent and care. II
| is a fact which is rapidly becoming recog-
| nized that the younger generation of
An erican, artists is making rapid strides
In It's chosen profession. and will before
| long prove serious rivals to the colder
| schcot"' the work of which was most Sc
| verely criticised during the last salon.
which exhibition is the best in the world
| to judge of the progress or decadence Of
| modern art