Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-12

simplicity, conventionality and realistic
treatment. The heavy thorned branch,
with Its perpendicular, uprising twigs,
might have grown just as the painter has
pictured 1t, but 1t Is more probable that 1t
has merely lent itself to the adaptation. 1t
is elaborate, and yet 1t Is not complicated;
effective, but in nowise intrusive. 1t IL per-
haps a little more sketchy and trifie less
forceful than Mr. Mindeleffs work is COM
monty. but for its purpose 1t must be con-
sidered entirely satisfactory. double
branch of plum tree In fruit, by Mr.. Wal
ter Paris, Is somewhat similar in effect and
feeling. In this case, however, no adapta-
ton has been attempted-it is first and last
a study. Done on Mania paper in outline
and color 1t represents the living branch
as the painter saw it, but into his tram
scription has crept strongly decorative
motive. This is one OF thirty or more
studies which Mr.. Paris made last summer,
which in turn constitute the last section Of
a many times larger collection.
Notable Exhibits.
In the department of purely decorative
work two other notable exhibits should be
mentioned. a head in pastel by Miss Hattie
E. Burdette and a panel in burnt wood by
Mr.. William Fuller Curtis. The pastel is
loaned by Mrs. Robert Treat Paine, and is
simply called "AfterglOw." 1t pictures,
against a sunset sky and landscape back
ground. a golden-haired maiden with an
armful of wild, purple asters. In color 1t
Is charming. and in effect most decorative,
but it is the gentle, appealing sentiment
with which it is pervaded which lifts 1t
above the average and places it for all
time upon high plane OF accomplishment.
The burnt-wood parel found its inspiration
in those lines in the "Faerie Queene" which
run:
''She is the flower of grace and chastity,
Throughout the world renowned far and near,
My life. my iege my sovereign my dear"
And pictures in simple procession the
queen, her page and maids OF honor. 1t is
both carved and burnt, and has been rem
dered in rich browns and leaf of gold. The
background is made of the passing stand
ards emblazoned with arms and quarter
ings, against which the faces of the queen
and her attendants are thrown into strong
relief The work is an elaborate one, re-
quiring much study and careful workman
ship and it has been rendered with con-
Sunmate skill
1t is with genuine pleasure that one meets
again with Mr. E. H Miller's work, which
has been sincerely missed in the last two
or three exhibitions. He contributes, be-
sides an interesting water color of YER
mont hillside, two extremely and artistic
etchings. One of these last is called "A
Windy Day on the Coast" and shows with
fine feeling a clump of scrub oaks growing
among sand and sea grass on the coast OF
New Jersey.
Mr. W. A. Sharp who has but lately re-
turned from an extended sojourn in Florida.
likewise contributes water colors, drawings
and etchings, among which one of the last
in color is most notable and attractive.
A New Contributor.
One of the surprises of this exhibition is
large stil-life study. dark brown jar and
a leather bound book, painted by Blanche
Hamilton, heretofore unknown contribu-
tor It has been hung on the line in con-
spicuous position, and will undoubtedly win
high commentator from those of the art
t. = H., hon mol .
a subject could be, and demonstration
of technical skill should take high rank.
From the pictorial standpoint, however, II
is homely and uninterestlng, and immersed
in it's present most inappropriate frame It's
plainness is exaggerated. The same painter
contributes view of a studio corner. wMch
shows broad handling and possesses much
merit.
The large number of new local exhibitors
and the commendable character OF their
work is one of the most gratifying features
of this ninth annual exhibition. MRS Ella
R. Sherman, Margaret f. HaWley ana RUN
Darwin contribute landscapes which pos
sess unusual strength and promise and both
Laura Lindsay Kerlin and cara Draper
Kimberly show extremely artistic ana meri-
torious flower studies. Miss S. E. Thorpe
sends from Minnesota a strong, realStic
study of apples and Miss irma N. Peixotto
of this city contributes clever sketch In
color of a cavalry horse, Shorty"
Miss Ruth Clements, who won last spring
the poster prize offered by the Countess
Cassini, is represented by a series OF de-
signs for the decoration of a bath room, ana
among the most noteworthy of the Illus
trative work are two calendar designs by
Miss Elizabeth Shipper Green. the merit
and charm of which defy description.
These, with a group of exceedingly charm
ing miniatures by Miss Jean w. Lucas of
Hagerstown, constitute the exhibition.
Passing from picture to picture 1t is easy
to note faults both of commission and omis-
sion. but it is safe to assert that in almost
every case these are outweighed by the
accompanying merits. 1t is not supposed to
be a collection of masterpieces. put neitner
il If the work of amateurs or students. The
pleasurable impression which is received
upon entering the gallery is increased by
close inspection, and for those who know
and care for good art this exhlpition WIN
unouestionably prove an event of more than
usual interest.
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