Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-03
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An exhibition of seventy-eight oil paint
ings, water colors and etchings by Everett
L. Warner opened Tuesday in the Veerhoff
galleries. 1t comprises the most compre-
hensve collection of Mr.. Warmers work
that has ever been shown in this city, and it
has already aroused much interest. The
paintings are almost without exception
small and pictorial. They are not, however.
diminutive or superficial. Some have been
included in the catalogue OF the Paris
Salon, but none are what is commonly un-
derstood as exhibition pictures produced
primarily for the purpose of making a
brave show. Indeed. their reticence is their
chief characteristic. They are quiet,
modest and unassuming. There is no
splurge of technique, no drama of theme,
but instead. straightforward, legitimate
brushwork and simple. unprstentious sub
jects. All are not equally good. none, per-
haps is notably strong, but each has been
thoughtfully rendered and the majority
have found extremely artistic expression.
Mr. Warner understands better than many
the meaning of the word pictorial. and uses
discrimination In the selection of his
themes Every subject will not make
picture no matter how clearly It be set
forth in paint, nor Is mere LONELINESS to be
mistaken for strength. The true artist is
one who discovers real beauty and then in
diligently points it out to others. He first
charms then strengthens and inspires. A
great work of art Is one which produces not
alone ecstasy but dignity of emotion.
While Mr.. Warmers work cannot yet be
called great, it is essentially worthy and has
been conceived and executed with apparent
pure motive His architectural compost
tiohs interpret latent beauty and his out
SGT ri nat
charm. "a Venetian Doorway" which. In
cidentally, found three would-be purchasers
on the opening day of the exhibition, IS an
excellent example. In the ter of archi-
tectural detail it is not peculiarly attractive,
but the Lainter has proclaimed the value of
its simple lines and the charm of its low
toned color. He has painted the old worn
brick walls with extreme cleverneSS, and he
has rendered each~detail with faithful ac-
euracy, and yet he has produced an emo
tional piece of work rather than a photo
graphic transcription His "Notre Dame
Late Afternoon and his ''Campanile of the
Palazza Publeo Siena," are not as success
full, lacking in atmosphere and requiring
better valance In values, but his "Eotre
Dame" mo. p and his Italian Quarter
New York." both rise again to a higher
plane. One of the most notable canvases
In the exhibition is 1.-THE Pont ST. Michel
Late Evening" nocturne vigorously inter-
preted and admirable in effect; and one OF
the most pleasing is "The Palais de Jus
tce, Paris which conserves to itself the
sentiment and spirit of peculiar place. A
city is like individual, it possesses mark |
ed characteristics, and nowhere are these |
to be found more patent than in its streets; |
and yet few artists seem to have recognized |
or taken advantage of this fact. Possibly |
on account of its attendant difficulties Mr.. |
Warner has, however, an excellent little |
view of IF Street on Rainy Day" an at
tractive Glimpse of Upper Broadway and !
a picture of the busy section of New York |
In February Turning to his outdoor |
thames sneak with
siasm of his Winter in New Hampshire"
which was recently shown in New York In |
the National Academy OF Designs exhibi- |
ton; of his Salt Bark" which, while pos |
siby trife overpainted. is specially con- |
sentative and pictorial: of his Brook" a |
crisp, convincing bit Of brushwork and of |
his little "Birches,' "Rowley Meadows''
and AN Unfrequented Road" as we'll as a |
score of others. Among the water colors |
one entitled "Phlox." which shows an old |
fashioned New England home and garden, |
"Provincetown Hillside" Amsterdam and |
Hotel de Guise" also merit distinction |
The etehings are less accomplished than |
the paintings, but not unworthy. They |
were chiefly experiments. but they show |
capabilIty and artistic feeling. With but |
two exceptions they have been included In |
the salons of 'o3. '04 and '0o. and they COM
ern work. The exhibition will continue un-
til the 10th of this month.
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The permanent collection of the Corcorau |
Gallery of Art has been enriched this week |
by painting by Henry Moser, presented |
by Mr. v. G. Fischer. 1t is a genre Of a /
type not commonly seen today. A family, |
probably of early New England settlers. is |
pictured assembled at its midday meal |
The grandfather stands at the head Of the |
table saying grace, while the others bow |
their heads in reverent devotion. The sur |
roundings are homely but not lninviting; |
the room Is plain but homelike. The story I
1t tells is Of simple home life and honest |
devotion, and these never grow old or fall |
to find appreciation. Hystericai sentiment /
belittles itself as well as those who give 1t /
expression. but genuine feeling dignlfes |
and is unattended by reproach. And withal |
this canvas Is well painted. It's color scheme |
is good, its figures well drawn and modelled |
1t Is not PANTY nor oversmooth, but shows /
careful brushwork and efficient finish. The |
old mans head Is especially well rendered |
and the figure OF his wife peculiarly ex- |
pressive. The whole group Is we'll composed l
and nicely placed The room has genuine |
dimensions and has been made q part of |
the picture. rather than. as 10 more COM
mon. q mere background. It IL picture |
which VIII appeal strongly to the general |
public and still viii ind respectful advo- !