Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-02
roundings brings out the head In telling
style, and centers the interest upon 1t.

rOundtngs brings out the head In telling
style, and centers the interest upon 1t.
"Playmates," the little figure study by
Spencer Nichols. IL, not without its meas
ure Of cleverness. but he can do work Of
a SO much higher grade that it will be
found somewhat Disappointing. It is much
to be regretted that he could not finish
the powerful portrait that he was planning
to send, for he would then have been rep
resented in q manner that would satisfy
the most fastidiouS IA
as painter of portraits than as a creator
OF landscapes. but to some at least his
outdoor work has the greater charm.
There is dewy freshness about his large
early morning subject that is very fasci-
mating. and the picture is well studied
throughout. OF Mr.. Floyd's portrait heads
the man painted in full sunlight is the
strongest and most unconv entionally
treated.
Easily the best of Carl Wellers land
scapes is his October Day in Sweden"
which presents to view a stretch of coun-
try that is in truth wide, wild and open to
the air. The sky is cold and leaden, and is
in itself far from being agreeable color
note, but it heightens the sense of bleak
ness and desolation, and the picture re-
mains one of the most powerful that have
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Jules Dieudonne is well represented by
scene along the river with couple of
scows lying close to the bank, from one
Of which rises a column of blue smoke,
the only suggestion Of life in the picture.
The coloring in this is quiet and very
pleasing, and the reflections on the water
as one looks across 1t very true. Mr..
Dieudonne has done few things in land
scape that are better.
Another satisfactory landscape is the one
painted by Wells M. Sawyer near River
dale, giving a wide sweep of country
across the fields from a point near the old
mansion. It's particular charm is in the
openness and largeness of effect which the
artist has admirably brought out, and it Is
altogether the best of the subjects he
shows.
Although Bertha E. Perrie is seen at her
best in her work in water color, one can
not fail to enjoy her contributions in oil
to this exhibition. One Is a small outdoor
subject, little cottage shaded by a big
tree close by, but her portrait will attract
more attention. 1t is a very interesting
head, and In every line and expression is
thoroughly in character.
Parker Manns contributions will arouse
considerable interest, though he is not
quite as well represented as at the exhibit
of the Water Color Club. There is no lack
Of variety in the pictures that he shows,
ana they Will suit all tastes. A bit of
Dutch landscape will find favor with some
the more brilliant coloring of his Venetian
scenes may appeal to others, and perhaps
an even larger number will fix upon his
gray day sketch at Gloucester as the most
artistic OF the whole group.
The most sumptuous color studies in the
gallery bear the signature of Aline Solo,
mons, who has delightful gift of color
Notice, for example, the little head which
masQuerades under the name Of Tessa. 1t
would be hard to find more decorative
bit of color.
Considered from the standpoint of color
and tone, the idyllic scene by Arthur B.
Davis also exercises a peculiar fascination
The charm of such a picture cannot easily
be explained, and can only be compared
to the sensation OF pleasure which is ex-
perienced from some rich fragment Of old
tapestry.
Carl Gutherz is represented by a large
portrait and decorative panel of cherubs.
His mural decorations at the Congress
sional Library are SO well known as to
render specific comment on his work I'M
necessary.
Robert Hinckley's likeness of Chief JUS
tice Fuller is the best thing that he ex-