The morning times., 1895-12-15

work. or rather the work, of fame
that will live through centuries, or until
the greatest library in the world crunbles
Into dust.
Nothing very definite can as yet be de-
termined of the pictures, when one has to
peep through cracks and crevices in the
vast scaffolding or risk life and limb to get
at them.
Mr.. Edward 8. Siebert has his share of the
decoration well under way, and is easier
of access than Mr.. Bashrieid.
He has four large panels, representing
the four natural elements, air, earth, fire
and water. Air and water are the two
thus far drawn. Each panel will have a
group of one or more figures in the CEN
ter, while on either side the title VIII be
told by semi conventional designs repre-
senting the element. In the picture Air"
birds bearing streamers in their beaks tell
the title, while Water has 4 Roman gal
ley with projecting oars, and doves bear
ing the olive branch.
In this room the ceiling is decorated in the
twelve sig ms of the zodiac
One of thelarge rooms IN the southwestern
wing has an elaborate doorway and mantel,
the work of Herbert Adams of Brooklyn.
The mantel is of Numidian marble, in
which are carved two cherubs supporting
q large escutcheoD bearing an eagle. The
oak and stained TO resemble mahogany.
In room adjoining this four large panels
IN bas relief, representing spring, summer,
autumn and winter, are by Nartiny.
The long hall on the south side, which
will probably be used as q picture gal
tery, Will have in either end large can
vases entitled, Science" and Art" by
Kenyon Cox.
These two pictures cost 5000.
Walter McEwen VIII furnish decorations
entitled. Science" ART" History"
and Progress"
yedder, the great artist, now In Italy,
win furnish five large pictures In mosaic
for the ceiling Of the corridor right back
OF the main corridor This will be one of
the most expensive decorations IN the
building.
The Getting of the librarians room has
a very graceful arrangement of Grecian
maidens in bas-relief bearinE strearners and
laurel branches, Indicating Science and
knowledge" Chergbs with trumpets fill
in the corners OF this decoration, which Is
by Mr. Sicbsrt.
The Congressional reading room, which
Is for the exclusive use OF members lis
finished with a very high wa:nscotlng in
very dark oak. and has seven large windows
on the west side. Opposite these windows
are seven large square panels, which will
be decorated by Carl Gutherz. who is now
The seven windows suggested to Mr..
GutherZ the seven prisnIatic colors, and
prompted by the Biblical injunction, Let
there be light he IL using Light as his
subject.
The pure. prismatic color will not be used,
however, but subdueG to harmonic with
the general tone and purpose of the room.
Yellow forms the center panel, while violet
and blue balance the color Of the panels
On the end. The conception is a very origi-
nal one. and the artist viii finish his panels
Ia Paris before bringing ticm TO America.
The Society of Washington Artists met
last Monday evening in their ruoms in the
Cosmos Club
A resolution for the protection of Amer
lean artists and American art in affairs In
which the government is the purchaser was
introduced by Parker Mann, but was not
acted upon by the society.
Mr.. George Gibbs was elected a member,
No other business of Importance was
transacted.
Mr. L. Ie rand Johnston las just COM
pleted a very fine picture, which win be
donated 10 The cause of Cuba-
1t is u scene on the coast of Normandy,
in late August, and is batEed III an early
evening light.
A shepherd and a bunch of sheep are
some scattered trees and a broken stone
wall form tie other features of Importance.
1t is one of the best creations OF this
artists brush, who is go we'll known for
his landscapes and sheep, ard will be sent
to the ganta, the headquarters of the
Cuban organization in New York in few
days, where it Will be sold.
The frame was GeDaied by :vo gentle
men-one from Baltimore, tic other WASH
iDGtonian.
Mr.. Henry Mosler, one OF Americas IA
nous artists who has been decorated by
the French government and whose picture
entitled The Return" was the first cam
vas by an American artist purchased by
the French government FOR the Luxefn-
burg, visited In Washington during the
past week He was entertained by his
friend, Mr.. A. G. Heaton, and expressed
himself as highly pleased with the cap
tai.
Prof Z. F. Andrews is engaged on a por-
trait of Capt. Kessler of the Hamburg
American line. The sturdy cid captain has
characteristic features that make him an
Interesting subject for study. Mrs. An
Grews has a portrait of Mrs. Diana n.
Kearney and portrait of a gentleman on
the easel.
During the holidays Mrs. Andrews will
entertain MISS AQelalQe Aisup, q young
artist Of New York. who will probably show
some Of her pictures during ber visit n the
city.
aiiss IL. S. Loury furnishes The cover for
the next issue OF the Gallery OF Pla yers''
The design has the glaring red figure OF
MephiStophelcs In the ceuier. with a bor-
der OF masks strung on ribbon 10 q gro
tesque and fanciful arrangement.
She al so furnishes new headpieces for the
Echo and the cover for the New Bohemian,
Cincinnati publication. besides having
several miniatures 10 progress.
Miss Lillian Cook OF the Corcoran Art
School. won many compliments on The tab
leaux which she arranged and posed at the
Columbia Athletic Club carnival dufiug the
past week.
''Nydia" and 1.-THE Fates'' were pictures
ofunUsual merit. and reflect much credit on
Miss Cocks ability 10 copy and arrange ar
tistic effects. LEA.
Sterreft's View of It.
Col. William sterrett expresses the fol-
lowing opinion OF Chicago as a convention
sport: They sat in the game an drew
keerds, an then flew de coop because the
limit was raised on 'em. Now. in my humble
opinion, it's for every man to say whether
he will sport or whether he won't, an per-
haps he'd better not; but, once sittin' in,
by gosh, be oughter play de game."-Chi.
cago Times Herald.