The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-15
WALKS With THE MODEL
Splendid View Of the River Bank
at Cabin John Bridge.
a Moonlight Stroll Along the Canal
The Potomac q Dream of Beauty
70 Those Who Have Eyes to See
Unparalleled Artistic Scenes-Elec-
trio Lights Destroy Night Effects.

Nv friend, The Model, says it is the
approach of that period bordering on the
sere and yellow leaf which make me CON-
plain that moonlight nights in town are
not what they used to be. j resent this.
Of course, because l do not mean TO grow
cid. and then it is a reflection upon my
optimism, which ii would never do 10
permit, for that is my capital, my stock
In trade, my main reliance, without which
one could never hope to overcome the OBJ
stacles which daily beset the painter
path. Withou, optimism an artist is lost.
He might almost as soon think OF dispens-
ing with industry, or sincerity; and SO
tell my friend, The Model, he is mis-
taken, and proceed TO explain to him how
moonlight effects in towns are things OF
the past. 1t was 60 beautiful before the
advent of that violet white glare OF the
literally speaking) chained lightning.
which the Unitarian Commissioners turn
On at shutdown every night. Time was
when lettering through the parks here was
Quieting 70 the nerves and an inspiration
to ones fancy. but now the mystery which
which made 60 much OF the poetry has
departed.
To be sure there is some enjoyment In the
exquisite shadows Of the trees and vines
patterned upon the houses and the pave
uents Indeed the pleasure in its con-
temptation Is very great, particularly If
one has been schooled to its artistic quail
Ties by a familiarity with the wonderful
paintings and prints from Japan-still the
city moonlight OF ones youth is gone. At
the Capitol the other evening where We
were browsing around for motives, The
Model and I, every good point OF view was
disturbed BY come glaring Hash which
made it almost impossible 10 see the pict-
ure The picture was the great dome
against the inky blue depth of the sky, COL
emn and still, catching on Its ribbed and
columned surface the pale green light OF
the moon. One might as well think OF en-
Toying the subtle harmonies OF Rosseau
twilight in which Rohinoar had been set
In the canvas for the lighted window OF
some peasants cabin. or enjoying the
beauty OF a lovely green frog IL there real
ly was visible Jewel in his head
The moonlight that evening was over
mastered and had the sad look of rome
worn. faded and much bedraggled theatre
cal drop curtain at the close Of a hard
season.
AnSsS is d SHsi III anu ~ ~ siect1iS iiSHl
which is undeniable. but one must not be
seeking moonlight effects IL the charm
OF this artificial light Is to be enjoyed.
The streets OF Paris or London would lose
most OF their inspiring atmosphere at
night were they to return to the dim yell
low lights OF the days of gas and OIL On
gala occasions. too. electric light is indis-
pensable. Imagine the Court OF Honor
at Chicago without electric lights, That
splendid spectacle is remembered more for
the glory produced through this illumlna |
tion than for any other reason. Electric
lights are to expositions what brass bands |
are to street parades. They are the life |
81 1t. Electric lights are not necessarily |
Snertistic or unpaintable, but they ere as |
Nsriendly on the same canvas as oil and |