Evening star., 1895-06-08
ART NOTES.

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ART NOTES.
The rapidity with which the new Cor
shape during the past few months has
proven source Of deep satisfaction to
those in charge of the Corcoran Art
School and the present gallery, the former
being in pressing need of more commodious
quarters, and the latter having long since
1elt the want Of better and more modern
1acihties and accommodations. It is expect
ed that within another year the building
Will be completed.
Although still undecided as to his nIana
FOR the summer, U. S. ]. Dunbar expects
10 go TO st. Paul early In July I'm order
TO deliver a number of commissions eye
outed for the state capitol and to put the
linlshlng touches to others that require
personal sittings before being Completed
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T. f. Andrews left this morning for
New York. and On Tuesday will sail for
Europe, going direct to London for the
purpose aua OF visiting the Royal Academy.
there, after which he will spend the sum
mer In Switzerland, sketcbine and reyis-
lung familiar places of historic and pic
tcrial interest.
The circle of local artists has re.ent,,,
received Il number of valuable addition.
to its ranks, and now includes not onlv
scuiptors. landscape and portrait painters.
eut several miniature painters, who have
made positions for themselves in the much
contested hel6 of their profession. OF
these Robert Lee Keeling is one of the
nest prominent. At present ne is engaged
on on series Of ivory miniatures, which are
interesting not only for their worllr,ary
ship, but as being portraits of some OF
Americas most beautiful countryyomen
among them being Mrs. Gordon Mckay
Mrs. Burke Roche of New York and Mrs.
Henry May and Mrs. Stilscn Hutchins of
this city.
In Demorest's Family Magazine for June.
Miss Frances Benjamin Johnston of this
city has an interesting and attractive ar
ticle en- the Orchids of the White House,
for which, is her wont, she supplies
both the illustrations and the text It is
not tco much to say that Miss Johnston
ranks with the very best amateur pho-
tographers in the country. Indeed, in se-
curing artistic result whether in portrait.
rre or landscapes, she is equaIed by few
and probably eScelled by ncne even among
the professionals those of much longer
experience than she has enjoyed: and in
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quite unusual that she is without an irl-
portant commission, either for magazine
work or from friends who desire exam-
pies of her taste and skill.
Just at present interest in local art cir
cles is 'centered upon the exhibition which
the artists of Washington have been in
vited to send to the Atlanta exposition.
The committee appointed for the selection
hIrSi
meeting on the 18th of July. at which time
the pictures will be adjudged. Artists
wishing to contribute to the exhibition are
expected to address the secretary, r, N.
Brooke, in writing.
An interesting full length portrait OF a.
young girl has been placed for short
time in the CoIcoran Gallery by Hubert
Vos, the well-known Danish artist
Henry J. Ellicott's equestrian statue Of.
General Hancock is rapidly being cast in
plaster, in readiness to he sent to the
bronze foundry for the finishing process
The studio presents an interesting medley
of detached sections of the model, upon
which the sculptor is putting the finish-
ing touches. The granite pedestal is also
rapidly approaching completion, and as
socn as finished will be placed on the sita
in readiness for the statue
OWING 10 the necessity of executing sew
eral competitive models of statues inc.
tended for erection in this city and eIse-
where, Mr.. Ellicott will remain here
the summer, postponing his
usual vacation until the autumn.
The portrait of Gen Heath lust finished
by Miss Daisy Blackford has been placed
on exhibition in the Corcoran Gallery.
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Some of the most interesting work ac-
complished this season by the outdoor
sketch clubs has been executed by stu-
dents under the supervision of Miss S.
w. Kelly. Nearly every point of interest
In the District has been visited. and the
showing familiar scenery.
e. c. Messer, accompanied by his fam
.ly and a large class of students, will
leave the city on Tuesday for q several
months sketching tour among the noun
tains Of Virginia.
The Engineers Salute.
From the Chicago Times Herald.
Nearly every engine on roads running
Into Chicago blows Its whistle in a differ
ent way upon entering or leaving the city.
good many members of the crew have
wives or sweothearts within hearing dis
tance of these whistles and the signals an
nounce to them the arrival or departure Of