Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-13
IN LOCAL STUDIOS

During the past week the exhibition by
the Washington Society of Artists at the
Cosmos Club has been constant source of
interest to the Washington public, no
less than 5000 people having visited the
gallery during that time. After Wednes-
day, when it became known that THE
Princess" by Miss Curtis, had been pur-
chased by the Cosmos Club for 500. the
interest greatly increased, and that par
ticular canvas became the principal point
of attraction
The first two pictures marked sold"
were the fantastic little study in pink and
gray, by Juliet Thompson, and ION the
River Mas" by Parker Mann. AS an
artistic success the exhibition was far in
advance of any previous one held by the
society. Several of the canvases had been
exhibited in the Paris Salon a year OF two
ago, and two or three Were sent over by
American artists there for this especial oc-
casion, and with the clever work of several
artists who have recently established them
selves in the city, gave an unwonted touch
of interest and brilliancy to the collection.
1t is expected that the new Corcoran
Gallery will be completed before the next
exhibition is given by the Society of WASH
ington Artists, where, with increased facil-
tiles. the paintings may be shown to
greater advantage than heretofore. The
pressing need for a gallery where such
local collections may be placed is fast be-
coming recognized, and it is probable that
the new gallery will contain special pro-
vision for them.
During the exhibition Just closing the
portraits shown by E. H. Miller attracted
much attention, particularly the one called
Sunbeam which was unusually nice in
color and values.
Late Afternoon" by De Lancy Gill,
was rather surprise to those familiar
with Mr.. Gilfs work-showing as it did an
almost total change from his usual style
Miss H. S. Loury ha d a finely painted
study Of QUAIL" and the original draw
| ing. Ruling Passion Strong in DEATH
which has lust been returned from Ger
many, where ii was sent for reproduction
| by the artists publishers.
l. "Mending the Net" by Frank B. Clark.
| Is most successful Interpretation of the
| subject, rendered with striking fidelity to
nature.
Miss Grace Patten had an attractive por-
trait study. w. b. Chiffon. an unusually
| well handled Woodland Study" VIM. T.
| Matthews, a painting Of 'Blackberries" and
| Flowers" Miss Clara Wilson, Study
of Field Daisies" H. Hobart Nichols, a
weirdly attractive little canvas, called
Robert Coleman Child. carefully stud
| led subject, '.Fidelie," and bit of noun
| tain scenery, called Across st. Johns VAL
| ley
Mrs. Helen A. Wharton exhibited an ef-
| fective marine, and Miss Alma de Mier Of
the Art Students League picturesque
| view OF country roadway, lighted by stray
CLEANS of sunshine.
H r. Burdick exhibited a portrait cas-
| lily recognized DR.. Sawtell. Miss Anna
| Sands a daintily handled study of "Prim-
roses"
Mr. Dunbar had most creditable exhibit
| of sculpture, and his life-like heads of
| many well-krown people have called forth
| much favorable comment from the visitors
| 70 he. orfe h ha r
Dunbar has undoubted talent, and the
steady Improvement he shows in his work
is very gratifying to his friends and ad-
mirerS.
| The night exhibitions of the Corcoran
| Gallery, which have been SO largely at
| tended during the season. will close with
| that of Friday evening next.
The exhibition which R. LIE Grand John.
Ston Will open next Monday in the Fischer
gallery will contain much of the finest
| work he has accomplished during the past
year, together with number of decorative
subjects. quite different in style from his
| usual motives
F. ]. Fisher has cards out for series of
receptions and exhibitions of his pupils
work--to be held on the 1Sth 10Th and 10th
| of this month, in his studios in the Cor
coran building.
Robert Hinckley has been obliged to sus-
| pend work for time, owing to recur-
renee of the nervous prostration from
which he suffered last spring.
A number of sketching classes are being
| organized and parties formed for outdoor
| painting during the spring and summer
Among these the most conspicuous is that
| conducted by E. c. Messer, who is PLAN
ming a several weeks trip to the noun.
| tains of West Virginia.
F. NJ. Pebbles has almost completed rhe
portrait of Secretary Gresham which has
occupied his easel during the past winter
The likeness is striking and the ensemble
effective and pleasing. The artist is also
| rapidly completing the bust portrait of
| Gen. Bissell, upon which he has been work.
ing. and both canvases will be placed on
exhibition for short time before being
| consigned to their respective places in gov
eminent buildings.
| The last lecture in the course given this
season under the auspices of the Art Stu
| dents League will be delivered by w.
| Lewis Fraser this evening, at the Builders
| Exchange. The subject of the lecture is
| Pencil and Graver in American Art for
One Hundred Years." illustrated with
| number of stereopticon views.