Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-14
LOCAL ART NOTES.

ton to the artists, and of pleasure to the
art lovers of this city. 1t is smaller than
some of it's predecessors, owing to The num-
Der of works by each contributor being
limited to four, but the general excellence
is a marked advance on previous exhibit
tions While few criticisms were heard,
the general impressions made upon the
visitors were those of genuine pride and ad-
miration. Pride in the fact that the city
claims amongst it's residents many artists
of ability, and, in not a few instal ces, celeb
rity; and admiration of the many beautiful
paintings, and the general high average of
| all the work exhibited 1t is to be regretted
that so few of the artists make serious
study of portraiture and figure painting, as
the comparatively small number Of such
subjects in the exhibition were regarded
| with an interest which demonstrates the APP
probation which would reward careful
study and intelligent representation Of those
subjects.
Among those who make a speciality OF this
class OF work is Mr.. Richard " Brooke,
whose portrayal of negro life and character
has brought him into such prominence
wherever art is understood and dppre ciated
He was represented by large canvas. en-
Titled 'Curfew," containing a group of peas
ants returning from the fields at close of
day. The misty gray shades of carly twi-
light mlngle with the subdued radiance of
the setting sun, whose brightness is caught
and reflected upon the laughing faces and
sturdy figures of the peasants in The most
charming and realistic manner
Mr.. Harold Macdonald is the artist whose
vigorously handled and thoroughly artistic
portrait of Mr.. Crosby S. Noyes attracted
such discriminating attention during the
exhibition. He is one of the younger art
lists, and the almost reckless way in which
he attacks the most difficult problems of
his profession and brings them to sue
cessful and frequently brilliant issues is
the wonder and admiration of all his ar
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| gagged on large portrait of Judge Kelly
of oregon, which promises to be one of
the best things he has done for some time.
Mr.. Robert Hinckleys large portrait
| of Chief Justice Strong was a most sue
cessful piece of work, both as a picture
and a likeness, the flesh tones being rich
and agreeable and the drawing and model
Ing excellent. Another brilliantly painted
| head by the same artist was simply enti-
tied "A Portrait" and occupied a promi-
| nent position on the line. Mr.. Hinckley is
also sculptor and had in the collection
a beautiful little bust of his WIFE
Mr.. A g. Heaton's Portrait of Lady
Mrs. E. B. Hay-was much admired for
excellent workmanship and the refinement
which always characteriZes this artists
canvases. The large figure subject was
also extremely Interesting
Mr.. Z. H. Miller, the treasurer OF the So
ciety, had but one portrait on view, that
of his daughter. The delicate flesh tones
and white, violet-trimmed gown made
striking contrast to the rich crimson cur
tain which formed the background and
threw the figure into bold relief.
Mr.. Parker Mann had a number Of his
best studies in both pastel and oil, promi-
nent among which was THE Gloucester
being placed Ion the line" during the last
academy exhibition in New York city
Near the City, was also most artistic
| in handling and scheme Of color "a We
netian Boat Scene with its brilliant color
and transparent reflections, was one of the
| most effective water colors in the collec-
| ton.
Mr. Max weyl, the president of the socie-
| ty, is always to be depended upon for i'm
! portant and excellent contributions to
| local art exhibits, and, although he has
recently held large and very fine private
| exhibition, he sent to the Cosmos Club
| three of his most characteristic canvases
Mr.. E. c. Messer contributed one OF his
| finest landscapes, Cape Cod HILL" a dig
nified and powerful composition and a good
example of the profound knowledge ard
| thoughtful workmanship of the artist. The
difficult effect of sunlight combined with
hazy atmosphere. was treated most sue
cessfully, the foreground-the manner CT
painting which is an excellent test of an
artists ability-was strong in detail and
beautifully painted.
The fine sheep and landscape studies by
Mr.. r. lie Grand Johnston attracted a
large share of attention and admiral ton.
Particularly charming was his In the Cor
| ner of the Garden" which was perfect in
| its color and composition.
Mr.. Hobart Nichols also had some fine
| specimens of landscape work, amongst
which After the RAIN" with its tender
| greens and grays, and the general effect
| of refreshing moisture which follows q sum-
| mer shower. was admirably rendered. In
| the Orchard" and "Moonrise' were also
| well done The excellence of all the work
| exhibited by this young artist gives to his
/ friends the assurance of a brilliant artistic
| career. should he pursue the same course
| of conscientious study which he has done
| for the past few years.
Mr.. Spencer Nichols had number of
| small but extremely clever canvases, two
| of which were placed upon the line. He
| also exhibited a fine portrait bust.
Mr.. Wells NJ. Sawyer had some of his best
and most characteristic paintings in the
exhibition, by the Sea- being especially
| well done; "Moonrise" in blue and silver.
| and I'm Forest Shade" were also worthy
| of particular mention.
Mr.. w. b. Chiffon sent three admirably
painted canvases, of which Sunlight in the
Woods and "A Sketch of Autumn Fields"
were striking from pictorial, as we'll as
an artistic standpoint.
Mr.. Walter Paris was represented nv four
OF his most interesting water-color sketches,
all OF them bong characteristic specimens
of the artists best work.
Two oils in the first room and two water
colors in the second by Mr.. Carl We,ler
were greatly admired for their vigorous
and sweet qualities, Nantucket Heat
being particularly attractive.
Mr.. j. IL. MoSer sent a number of bis
very characteristic studies and sketches. an
of which We're rendered in that clever
artists happiest manner
Mr.. Herman K. Viele was the exhibitor
of the only strictly impressionistic work in
the collection. In some instances the ef-
fects were rather startling but as a critic
was heard to remark, they grow on one"
Mr.. Emil Meyers genre subjects attract
ed much attention, especially the one en-
titled, "A Critical School Report" which
was most faithfully rendered and artisti-
cally painted.
Mr. G. S. Truesdell was an important
contributor, his large Through the For
est" being an excellent example of the
open air school. 1t was delightfully."- true
in color and effect
Mr.. +. ;. Fisher was represented by two
small canvases one of which was a portrait
of his son. the other a humorous subject,
entitled Three Friends"
Mrs. Frank G.. Doubleday, who is one of
the new exhibitors and a graduate of the
Calarossi School in Paris, had on view a
praiseworthy bit of coloring entitled Head
OF Young Girl" 1t represented in profile
beautiful authenticated girl in pale rose
draperies. The red gold tones in her hair
and the delicate pink reflection on the face
and throat made 1t one of the most effective
canvases on the line. Other dainty studies