Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18

ing canvases in the exhibition, and shows
in its execution both knowledge and skill.
1t pictures a demure Puritan maiden wear
ing a quantity formed green calash the
color of which in a lower key finds repeti-
ton in the sleeves of her gown. She is
seated in plain chair, perfectly upright,
attempt at pictorial effect, and yet in the
end the work is strongly decorative. Its
simplicity is, however, its chief charm the
simplicity of its handling, its color scheme
Farther to the left hangs vigorous por-
trait of Mr. Orlando Roland. painted by
himself three-quarter length, admiral bly,
handled and impressve1y strong. The ar
fist has pictured himself in a dark suit of
clothes against a dull background concen-
trating the light and the interest on the
head. The shadows are heavy and well de-
tined the effect is admirable.
Mr.. Irving Wiles. whose charming portrait
of Miss Julia Marlowe held the position of
honor in the Society of Washington Artists
thirteenth annual exhibition, is represented
this year by portrait of the late Mrs. G..
H. Gilbert, another well-known actress. 1t
is a more commonplace portrait than the
former one, but it is extremely well painted
and sincere: The hands, which are seen
resting idly in the lady's lap, are particular
ly characteristic. and the whole will be
found to bear scrutiny well.
The great English Cod" painted by Mr.
William NJ. Chase, and recently purchased
by The Corcoran Gallery for its permanent
collection, is here, shown by the courtesy
of the trustees, for the first time in Wash
ington. 1t is without doubt a most master
ly painting. daring comparison with the
greatest works of a similar kind of all time
Here is realism of the highest order, putting
to shame the initiative art of the common
craftsman. Nothing could be more accu-
rately depicted than this great, greasy fish,
the platter upon which it is laid, the cop
per kettle beside it and the table beneath,
but this alone could not have made it
work of art. The picture is impressive IN
cpif of Ire 1icy rot hon r,f
of it. 1t is pleasing through its color COM
binatioEs, it's tonal qualities, and its bril-
liant handling-rather than on account of
Its truth or accuracy.
Oddly enough. a figure study, portrait of
little girl, which Mr.. Chase sent himself
to the exhibition. has been hung next to the
still life painting of the cod. From the
painters standpoint 1t falls short Of the
less pretenttOuS canvas, but 1T Is not with
out charm In comparison to the atmos-
pheric background of the fish this dull black
setting seems fiat and panty. but examined
separately it is altogether unobtrusive.
The child's figure is nicely felt out and
there is a crispness in the handling which
is very significant; the pose is easy and
natural, and in the whimsical expression of
the half-shaded little face may be traced
a very real and blithe child spirit.
A most attractive Interpretation of child
life is contributed by Miss Janet Wheeler
of Philadelphia in portrait of DR.. George
Woodward's little son, a lad of about
eight years of age. 1t might be called APP
propriately "A Study in Golden Brown
for while the color scheme of the picture Is
almost single sepia tint, the air is flooded
with a subdued yellow light.
In connection with portrait studies it
will be natural to turn to Mrs. Alice
Barney's interesting portrait in pastel of
Miss Gwendolyn Ffoulke. 1t too finds ex-
preston in the varying tones of brown and
old gold. and may fittingly be described as
an impression. 1t is double portrait, for
Miss FfOulke is seen against q mirror back
ground. It is one OF the last portraits Mrs
Barney did before leaving for abroad, and
1t is distinctly one of her best.
Miss Hattie E. Burdette of this city con-
tributes an admirable portrait of DIR. Will
lam H. Winners little son Holland. 1t is
pastel and little less than a half length
The likeness is perfect and the manage
ment of the material is specially note
worthy.
It would be difficult to find more de-
lightful painting In any modern gallery
than the small canvas contributed to this
collection by Mr.. Charles c. Curran. It Is
entitled AT the Piano." and to it was
awarded last year the Carnegie prize at the
Society of American Artists exhibition, as
well as a silver medal at st. Louis. A