Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-17


commonly large. This is accounted for by
the increased attraction of the paintings
recently loaned by Senator W. A Clark
and by the exhibit of prints set forth in the
American Photographic Salon. This is an
encouraging sign, and, in reference 10 the
Clark pictures. goes to show growing APP
probation on the part Of the public for
what is really merltorious.
The Photographic salon. which opened last
Saturday evening In the hemieycle Of the
/ Coreoran Gallery with reception and pri-
vate view. is worthy of careful considera-
ton. The work 1t sets forth is of high
standard and interesting nature. The ex-
hibtion will continue until the evening of
the 10Th.
Miss Mathilde Mueden is painting a por
trait study of an elderly woman in black
hat and gown. ted upon conventional
sofa. 1t is not especially a pictorial theme,
but it affords large opportunities for char
acter study and skillful rendering. The
costume is both quaint and prosaic. Inc
hat which is round and ungraceful, is part
Nv covered by a mourning veil; the gown Is
of wooden material. tight fitting ana per
fectly plain. tapestry background anu
the covert g on the sofa furnish the prih-
cipal color notes and the art of the painter
the chief element of charm. This MISS
Mueden knows how to supply. Her pant
is broadly laid on and cleverly nahipula 'eu,
her modelling vigorous and her drawing
sound From the standpoint of study the
problem is an Interesting one. and its solu-
ton already of value.
A peculiarly attractive portrait of Mr..
Richard c. Adams little five-year-old son
Freddie has recently been made in pastels
by Miss Hattie E. Burdette at her studio
in the Evans building. Mr.. Adams is the
head of the Delawares, and. in accordance
with his desire the tiny lad has been pic
tured in Indian costume. He Is seen seated
on the grass by a large tree, clad In beaoeo
buckskin, with the great war bonnet upon
his little head. This is an historic rene,
having as ornaments the same pair or horns
which was worn by his ancestor many gen
erations ago, when the famous treaty was
made with William Penn 1t is ponderous'
and vet for some reason 1t does not seem
inappropria tie upon the small and very civil
liked head of the great chiefs young de-
scendant. The pose which was chosen IS
both graceful and natural; one knee ls
doubled up one foot tucked beneath hlm
His left hand is idle, but his right holds
carelessly the Indian pipe of peace. Miss
Burdette has been particularly fortunate In
not only transcribing the childish personal
ity but in the composition of her landscape
background. broad stretch of rolling
country Is given, which is suggestive or
primeval possessions. 1t Is fair prospect,
and it has been made a part Of the pictorial
composition. 1t is not a portrait and
landscape but single picture. The boy IS
out of doors, surrounded by air and sun
shine. 1t was not an easy proposition, but
1t had big possibilities, and these the paint
er has made good. II is a delightful little
picture, well worthy of remembrance
Mr. Harry Franklin Mailman has painted
lately portrait of Speaker Cannon which
in certain particulars is notable 1t is an
excellent likeness and has been rendered
with rather impressive vlgor and strength
The head is well modelled and the color
good. Mr. Mailman began his art studies
at the Corcoran school in this city. but con-
tinued them in New York and Paris.
X
In the current number Of Appleton's
Booklovers' Magazine there is an article on
art and the Federal Government by Mr.
Glenn Brown, secretary of the American
Institute OF Architects, which is of special
local interest. 1t traces the history of fed
eral art through its ups and downs from
the early era Of good and conscientious
Judgment to the present day, frankly &C
knowledging past errors and hopetully
pointing out present potentlaities. Ninety
per cent of the statues in our public parks
Il
the fact examples of better ones are used
as Illustrations. The work of the park
commission is highly commended, and the
establishment of a permanent commission
to pass upon all questions Of federal art
warmly urged.
Fifty-seven pictures collected by the late
Irving NJ Scott, builder of the battleship
Oregon, whose portrait by Keith is in the
Corcoran Gallery, were sold at auction in
New York last week for sT3, 100 The third
highest price paid for a single canvas was
81 300 given by Tooth & Sons for George
de Forest Brush's Indian and the Lily.
II X
The Architectural League Of America is
holding it's seventh annual exhibition in the
Fine Arts Galleries, New York. Among the
most notable of its exhibits are mentioned
Carrere and Hastings office building for
the House Of Representatives, and George
B. Posts effective design for the George
Washington University.
X ;:
VcIasuuez's Venus" which has been in
the market for the past few months and
has created much sensation abroad. has at
last been purchased by public subscription
for the National Gallery, London. The
price paid was &45,O0O.
Sargent's portrait of Ellen Terry as Lady
Macbeth, which did not elicit a bid above
sc, 900 at the recent Irving sale has since
been procured by Mr.. Duyeen, the dealer,
and presented very generously to the Tate
Gallery.
Under the name OF the Art League
number of American and English women
artists are holding an exhibition in the gal
leries of the American Art Association,
Paris Miss Elizabeth Nourse is one of the
leading exhibitors. LEILA MECHIIN.
"Dont's" From a Stove Repairer.
From Good Housekeeping.
few "dol'ts'' furnished by a stove deal
er who is frequently called upon for re-
pairs, may assist the novice.
Don't heat stove rapidly the first time.
Don't pile the coal above the top of the
fire box, nor allow the top of the stove to
get red hot. II warps and cracks the