Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-01
A RT AND ARTS is.

The exhibition of the Water Color Club
at the new gallery of the S. w. A., 1920
Connecticut avenue comes to an end with
the close of next week, and those who have
not viewed the collection should avail
themselves of these last opportunities. The
daily attendance has been moderately good
ever since the opening of the exhibit,
though it fell off a little just before Christ
mas. Now. however, it is steadily increas-
ing, and ever larger number of visitors
is expected up to the close. Quite a num-
Der of pictures have been Sold and it is
hoped that during the closing days the
number may be materially increased.
A novel exhibition will be placed in the
gallery on January 1G If the present plan
Is carried out. 1t Will be n collection of
artists sketches, and the works will be put
at suitably low prices. At the end of the
exhibition the sketches remaining unsOld
will be disposed OF at auction. The display
promises to be very interesting, work
in every medium will be included. At sim
liar sketch exhibitions held in New York
good prices have often been realized on the
less pretentiOus and unfinished works from
the painters brushes.
Z. Britton has presented his wife with the
splendid portrait that Mr.. Macdonald paint
ed of him, the work may be spoken of with
out reserve. Under the inspiration born of an
excellent subject, Mr. Macdonald put the
best work of his hand upon the canvas, and
all who have seen it unite in saying that it Is
the strongest portrait he has done since
his notable likeness of Judge Kelly. 1t
possesses in an unusual degree the rich
ness of color which characterizeS all his
work, and Is handled with great breadth
Col. Britton is shown leaning back in
chair, with his hands caSped idly over n
book, pose that is natural and unaffect-
ed. The strong effect of light and shade
brings the head out with great distinct
ness and emphasizes the excellent model
ing.
The recent reunion of the Sketch Club at
Miss Juliet Thompson's house proved to be
a very enjoyable affair, and enough work
was accomplished to make the meeting
smack of old times. Much of the time.
however was spent in Il social way and
members who have been out OF the city re-
newed old friendships.
Mr.. Frank Moss has recently completed
several new canvases, and others are pro-
crossing toward cOIlplctlon. onc very TAX
ing thing is girl in a dark hat and dress
placed against light background in the
manner of a silhouette. Elsie Venncr is the
title the artist has given to this picture;
and he again evinces his fondness for
choosing subjects in literature in small
study depicting the little cripple in "Our
Mutual Friend 1t is a suggestive little
study both in arrangement and in its color
scheme. Another small composition that is
occupying his attention Is an excellent
negro character study showing a group of
darkies in the midst of an exciting game of
cards. The figures are hardly more than
laid in, but they are well indicated, as are
also the expressions on the faces of the
players. Occasionally Mr.. Moss essays
decorative subjects, and he has now upon
his easel q charming color study called
Summer. II he works this out to his salts
faction he may complete the series by al
legorical figures representing the other sea-
sons.
A masquerade dance was given by the
Art Students League last Tuesday night,
which proved a success in every way. A
large number Of the students were present,
together with the instructors and a number
of well-known local artists. Some of the
costumes were very ingenious, and caused
much fun and enjoyment. A "spook ROOM"
where fortunes were told, was presided over
by a skeleton, whose movements were di-
rected by cords operated presumably from
the unseen world, and proved one Of the
novel and taking attractions of the even
ing. Next Monday night couple or plays
will be presented at Carroll Institute Hall
for the benefit of the league. 1.-The Silent
Voice." by Alma Tadema, will be given. fol-
lowed by the farce My Lord In Livery
Mr. George Gibbs has completed an i'm
portant series of drawings, which are to &C
company q forthcoming account in one of
the magazines by Dr. Nansen, in which he
tells more about his famous arctic voyage.
These drawings have occupied large share
of Mr. Gibbs time lately, but he has also
done several other good sketC hes In black
and white Among these is good society
drawing, which is to appear in a coming
number OF vogue.
Miss Bertha Perrie has been doing some
very dainty miniatures since she took up
this line of work, the most recent Of the
tiny portraits that have come from her
hand being a likeness of little Elizabeth
Moves. The flesh tints in this miniature are
clear and transparent. and the golden curls
straying about the chIlds face are painted
with a very delicate touch. Miss Pcrrie
will be represented by work in water color
at the exhibit Of the Pennsylvania Academy
of Fine Arts.
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Miss Anna Sands has been devoting a
good deal of work of late to pastel which
she calls Jessica, not yet quite finished.
This subject, suggested by the line IT am
never merry when I hear sweet music,'
shows a very pretty head, quite pensive in
attitude and expression. Upon the light
brown hair Is set q small bright red cap,
which NOT only gives life to the nictlire hx