Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

The question as to who shall be at the
head of the art section in the Americ can
exhibition at the Paris exposition of 1900
is now agitating art circlec. 1t will be a
post demanding no little diplomatic tact as
well as artistic skill and Judgment. The
name of John La Fargo has been suggest
ed for the position. though it is not known
that he will accept it.
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1t is expected that Mr.. W. B. Chiffon will
return to the city from his vacation next
Tuesday.
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Mr.. Parker Mann mas been occupying
his new cottage in East Gloucester, Mass,
this summer, and with the improved facili-
ties for work which its pleasant situation
on Eastern Point affords him he has pro-
duced collection of admirable studies.
Recently he held a joint exhibition wit.
Messrs. Walter Dean and Will S. Robin
son, the pictures being displayed at the
latter's studio. With one exception Mr..
Mann's contributions were all in pastel,
a medium which is very well adapted fer
setting down the gray effects in which
he delights. Most of the subjects which he
showed were scenes about the moors near
the seashore, though there was one picture
in subdued colors. but very rich in its
effects. There is a notably good atmos-
pheric effect in a misty subject on the
moors looking seward. The gray, mois-
ture-laden clouds hang low over the earth
and In fancy one can feel the damp, pene-
trating wind which stirs the leaves of the
stunted bushes the moorland. The
foreground is accented with occasional
touches of bright color, where flowers lift
their heads, and the monotonous grayness
of the subject is thus happily relieved The
largest and most pretentious Of Mr. Mann's
pictures presents a view Of a small stream
winding through broad expanses of marsh
grass. Among the other studies there were
some very good examples showing storm
clouds, and in all of the pastels the sky
has received especial attention.
The Art Students League will open its
doors for work on October 4, and its ses-
sion will last until the 2Sth of next May.
This begins the thirteenth year of its ex-
istence. and from the present outlook bet
ter luck seems to await 1t this year than
ever before. all maxims regarding thir-
teen to the contrary notwithstanding.
Everything that has been offered here
tofore will be in the course this year. and
a glance at the names of the instructors
is sufficient evidence of the thoroughness
and quality of the teaching. There will
be classes in preparatory antique. in charge
of Miss Louise Tracy Hull, and in advanced
antique, under NJ. E. c. Messer and Mr..
Edward S. Siebert. who also have the life
classes. Mr.. Messer the womens life. and
Mr.. Siebert that for men. Mr.. Siebert has
the portrait class, the water-color is under
the direction of Miss Bertha E. Perrie, and
Mr. Messer has the composition class. The
sketch class this year is in charge of Miss
Hull. and the course in decorative and
industrial design will be continued under
Miss Sallie T. Humphreys. and will be made
more Of a feature than last year, as there
Is an increasing demand for work of this
kind in many important industries through
out the country. Miss Louise T. Hull is
the only new instructor. and is probably
q stranger to most Washingtonians. She
comes from the New York Art League
and will undoubtedly materially strengthen
the school here. An interesting feature of
the years work will be the lectures to be
given from time to time by well-known
artists and others before the league. The
board OF control OF the Art Students'
League for lS97-9S consists Of the follow
ing: Mr.. E. Francis Riggs, president; Mr..
Parker Mann, first vice president: Mr.. Vic
tor @. Fischer, second vice president; Mr..
William B. Chiffon. treasurer: Miss Saidee
Meetxe. corresponding secretary: Miss
Altne e. Solomons. recording secretary;
Miss Anna Lee. assistant treasurer, and
Mr.. Wells N. Sawyer. Miss Juliet Thomp-