The morning times., 1896-11-15
Art Notes.

The several artists commissioned to fur
nish decorations FOR the Congressional Lii
brary are now rapidly adding their euA-
tributions, and one can spend the time
very profitably studying the many subjects
and individualities OF the painters.
The canvases now being placed are those
or walker and Gerry Alelcher, in the cor
ridors leading Off from the main entrance
Aiung the south corridor are nine arched
panels that nave just been placed by Nc
Even of Chicago. The subjects ali bear
on Greek mythology and one cannot yet
determine the titles.
Carl Gutherz. the Washington artist. who
mas oecn IN Paris the past year working
on MS celiihg decorations for the reading
room of the House of Representatives, has
finished placing his canvases. He has
seven pictures in all, representing the sew
en- prlsmaticS.
Let there be light, and there was
light" is the text that prompted Mr..
GutherZ Ia select such an unusual and alb
stract subject. This is the title of the
central canvas, which has as its prevailing
color yellow.
In il the Creator is represented as seated
on throne, dimly outlined and enveloped
IN vcil of nebulous mass, in which all
the colors OF the rainbow appear.
In the corners of the several panels are
groups OF cherubs, which are representative
OF the central subiect. The subject sug-
eeSts, Philosophy, Psychology, Theology
The Light of State" shows Columbia
With shield of the Stars and stripes, while
in the left hand she holds balance ana
a staff, Surmoanted by the Cap OF Libcrty,
PurDie is the predominant color Liberty.
Justice. Fraternity and Equality are the
corner Groups.
Red is the prevailing color in the Light
of Poetry" which shows the mythologicai
youth mounted on Pegasus, with torch
in one hand and the other reaching Tor the
i'ral light just beyond his GRASP. The sur
rounding groups are Lyric: Irsgic' and
Comic. Pastoral poetry and Fables.
~ fcmal." figure standing on an endless
flight of steps, with a jewcled wand in
the left hand and a laurel wreath in the
right is symboliCal of the Light of Prog
ress." Steam Navigation, Architecture,
Invention and Phonography are the group
ed subjects. Orange predOminates.
The Light of Research in green Is a
very beautiful panel. female figure at
the bottom of the sea. holding lens. and
surrounded by beautiful shells and sea ami
mails is very attractive.
Gravitation. Level, Bible and Math cmatics
are the symbelical groups that surround
the Light of TRUTH which is in blue
through magnifying lens on the kissing
cropching demon of Ignorance.
Rne final panel is Light of Astronomy"
in which the color tone is violet A ID AStra
is the figure seated on a winged throne
above the clouds, surveying the heavens.
She holds Il ciiartin her lap. Anarco stars
in the seven primary ColorS adds bright
tone to the panel.
over th csc panelSiS paint ed a conventional
scroll work in white that adds a graceful.
lacey effect, enhancing the original decora-
ton.
The panels painted in Paris by Mr. Will
lam de Luftwich Dodge, which are now
being exhibited in New York, will be placed
in the western pavilion this week. They
consist of ceiling and four panels to fit in
the tympanums.
eighteen feet in diameter. 1t repre-
sents n group of n wing female figures striv-
lng for the crown Of iaurel ana the palm
held by Victory. who continually horers
above ON the winged Pegasus. She urges
on the steed. while herald holds the Birdie
and encourages the mob below The
paintingis meant to convey that human as
piratioIS are never satisfied. The soldier,
sculptor, poet. clown, murderer. miser and
other figures representing various profess
sions are mingled in the group.
Literature" and Science" The artist
is To receive $4,000 FOR his work. The
ceiling was exhibited at the Paris Salon
in May last. and came within two votes
of receiving the second medal.
Mr.. Dodge was born at Liberty, Bed
ford county, Va, and is twenty-nine years
or age.
Mr.. L. s. J. Dunbar has completed the
portrait bust If the late Admiral stephens,
p''s'..' has ~ncnt.rd his attont,Hr rn""u'Iv.
for Interior decoration for the government
building in Pueblo, Colo.
Mr.. Dunbar has several pupils in modelling
at his studio. and will direct the class in
modelling at the league during the winter
Mr.. and Mrs. LeGrand Johnston have
returned from an extended visit in New
HamDShrc.
The Society of Washington Artists held
their first meeting Of the season at the
studio Of L. s. J. nunhar, Tuesda evening.
New officers elected Were. president,
+. c. Messer: vice president. II. II. Nichols:
secretary. W. H Chandlec: treasurer. G.
V. Gibbs; executive committee, Parker
Mann. f. F. andrews, L. $. ]. Dunbar,
Miss Jane Bridgham Curtis, W. b. Chiffon,
and officers above named.
The principal subject under discussion
was the coming spring exhibition, which
Cosmos Club.
The growth Of the society. together with
the proposed broadening of the nature OF
the cxhibtion. has raised the question OF
advisable location.
IF the society decides to extend an in
vitation To artists OF other cities, making
the show more national than local, larger
space than that afforded by the Cosmos
Club will he required. A number are in
favor of securing the old Corcoran Art
Gallery. IN the event of the removal of
treasures from the building being COM
pleted in that time.
Much available space and light can be
found. however in the new gallery. which
is gladly rendered by Dir. Barharin. should
tire committee fail to find suitable quar-
tiers elsewhere.