The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22


to Make an Address at the Open
ing-The Hahnemann Monument
Mr. Fred b. Mcclure was reared in al
art atmosphere. his father being one o.
the earliest local collectors who possessed
a private gallery. It is probably an acci-
dent OF circumstance that Mr.. Mcguire
did not make art his profession, TO- the
love Of pictures has been with him life
time passion His long connection with
the Corcoran Gallery Of Art as a trustee
has enabled him to crafty his taste ard
promote art interests in all directions. In
different to fads and free from cant this
gentleman is a bluff man. but those paint
ers whose privilege it has been to enjoy
his acquaintance know that, in spite #
his brusque manner. he is at heart SYM
pathetic and encouraging friend, who IN
derstands the difficulties which bezeJ the
struggling artist, and is ever ready to lend
a hand. The appointment of Mr.. Mcclure
TO the office Of art director places one OF
the best-known trustees in that importan,
position. the duties Of which we're till re-
late DR.. Barbarin. In the selection Of this
able and cultivated Washingtonian foI
| this responsible and influential position,
the trustees have acted wisely. for the ap-
| pointment assures a continuance of hat
| intelligent. conservative, and level-nel1el
| policy which has made the Corcoran the
| most American Of American art galleries
| and an institution known and respected
| throughout the art world. The suburb w
building is an architectural gem OF 81, b
! classic excellence that it is likely 10 its
| old age to command the respect and al
/ miration Of architects quite as much as t
does now.
Under most auspicious circumstances
| does the Corcoran start the new century.
, Mr.. Corcoran builded better than he knew.
| This noble philanthropy is one Of which
the city and the nation are Justly proud
and it's usefulness will not diminish. but
| Increase TO the end Of time for there is
nothing more humanizing than well di-
| rected aesthetic influences Much has been
4 done in the past and more is certain 10
| be accomplished in the future encourage
! ment Of American art How much cannot
| be told, but OF this one may be very sure:
| Mr.. CorcOran's name will ever be held in
| grateful remembrance by the people who
! shall come under the good influence of this
monument to his far-sighted generosity.
The dates for the great two-weeks' in
/ augural exhibition of local art with which
! the Hemicycle is to be opened have at
| last been determined upon. May Will
| be the grand opening reception-the one
/ evening view that is to be given. Artists
! and their wives viii assist the ladies and
/ the trustees in doing the honors on that
| great occasion, which is certain to eclipse
every former effort here to do honor to
! the local guild of art workers
to the programme VIII be the presentation
Of a portrait Of General Grant painted by
A. Muller Try, the gift to the Corcoran
Gallery from Jefferson Seligman. Esq Of
New York. The presentation speech viii
be made by Senator Depew. The Senator
is a friend OF artists and may be counted
upon TO say some pleasant things about
the fraternity in general and the local
painters in particular,
The ladies with characteristic kindness
and generosity have gone to the limit Of
acceptability in the matter Of selecting
pictures and the consequence is there Will
be a thoroughly catholic showing Of all
schools and kind Of art. Everybody here
who paints seriously viii be encouraged
by representation and the stronger artists
will make showings so extensive that one
may form a clear idea of the ability OF his
or her fayorite painter. Pictures will not
/ be collected by the cOmmittee-each artist
must deliver his or her pictures at the
Corcoran Gallery. north entrance, on Sat
urday, A-ril Is, between the hours Of
and 4. All pictures must have titles.
name and address OF artist. price il for
sale. or name Of owner if loaned plainly
written on back Of picture. Too much
care cannot be taken in the matter Of writ
| ing plainly. Il is distinctly to the artists
| interest 10 do this. and il is hoped due
1 caution Will De observed on that point
/ There VIII be no catalogue. A card bear
ing the fullest Information will be placed
on the frame Of each picture
There is in Henry Hammond Ahl's paint
ing of Christ now on exhibition at 49,
Seventh Street an element of mystery
which is calculated to make this picture
more widely known than any Of the single
paintings Of the TriIby sort. pictures Of
greater or less artistic excellence. which
20 the rounds of the cities for especial ex-
hibition. The curious will ind 30 immense
| ly interesting. for the simple conventional
figure OF Christ stands clearly relieved
| against blue and white sky-no cross ap-
pears under the light but when the room
where the picture is shown is made alb
solutely dark, this figure bearing a cross
stands out clearly against a field of light
just as distinctly as do the numbers stand
out on the phosphorescent face Of the dial
Of a night clock. The effect is precisely
~ '"'S me 9toi4ea are inherent
Inc CLOCK man says ne ana II and tells
| how and why. Mr.. Ali denies all knowledge
Of or intention to make an effect Of This
dissertation He claims that no "etaggerad
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inns W. A'9 ''l0u9 a"u IIlsHtE FL
lori 10 make great picture OF Christ and
was astounded to see the picture trans
loI iiieu mo d iluNHIIsLt OF EFeat beauty