Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-24

this picture in miniature Is owned by the
President.
Miss Anna Sands is represented by
Sketch Head in pastels nicely manipu-
lated and pleasing in effect; and Miss Ma
thilde Mueden contributes, besides four ex-
tremely clever drawings in color of street
scenes abroad. comparatively large paint
ing of an "Old Fiddler which through its
merit and sentiment makes direct appeal.
One of the surprises of the exhibition,
and likewise one of its notable contribu-
lions. is the deicately rendered Decorator
of Vases" by Mr.. Spencer Baird Nichols,
picture which. on account of its reticence,
might be passed by without notice. and yet
will reward close scrutiny and study.
Charming, indeed, is its composition and
exquisite its rendering of textures. But
Mr.. Nichols has been known chiefly hereto
fore as a painter of large. vigorous land
scapes and of portraits.
Almost hurtful in contrast are the bold.
heavy lines of Elizabeth Shipper Green's
child pictures, and yet they, too, are lightly
commendable. Not as commendable as
other work that Miss Green has done-less
thoughtful and correct than that which she
has sent to former local exhibitions, but
still distinctly original and significant.
There is always a danger OF installing a
mannerism for individuality, and this some
of Miss Green's followers have done. In ex-
aiming her work the layman should re-
member that 1t was produced for the pur-
pose of illustration, and primarily for re-
production.
Either flower painting is better taught
|. than previously or the painters are gen.
| orally becoming more astute, for assuredly
never before was such excellent work in
this line produced is now shown in all
the current exhibitions Miss Mary der
Veer's transcription of petunias is here, one
of the notable exhibits. also Miss
Clara Rossman Saunders La France roses
and Miss M. Janette Messers bowl of red
ones. Nothing could be more charming as
a bit of color harmony than Miss Annie ID.
Kelley's "Nasturtiums." or more sincerely
artistic Shermln'S of
Nor can one pass by without commentator
Laura z. Kerlin's ''Syringa." Esther l. f.
McCord's English Hedge Roses and
Elizabeth Muhlhofers still life.
Other Exhibitors.
Pertaining more strictly to the decora-
tive and yet truly realistic is a panel,
Lotus Pods" No 50, the work of Mr.
Victor Mindeleff It's main portion sets
forth an arrangement of lotus leaves, a
beautifully carved nmbus and a small red
lacquer jar on table shelf covered with
an oriental rug or hanging: its subsidiary
panel shows conventional treatment OF
the Leaf and the pod and the background
upon which these paintings arc mounted,
exhibits in the way of ornamentaton longi-
sudnal sections of the latter delightfully."-
adapted, the whole forming itself into q
well-balanced and perfectly unified conf
position. Technically 1t Is admirably
wrought and decoratively it is more than
pleasing.
Instead of his usual and unique work in
burnt wood Mr.. William Fuller Curtis sends
three panels in color this year and a
burlesque pencil drawing. The panels are
done on wood after the customary manner
but are subsequently painted and vanished
in a way to suggest enamel All are inter-
esting. individual and clever, but more COM
monplace and obviously less important than
the monotint work, in the development Of
which Mr.. Curtis has far outstripped all
competitors
And yet a word must be said of Mr. L.
M. Leisenrings acutely artistic Venice
sketches, Nos 100 and 101; of Miss Con-
stance Whites studies Of animals and Miss
Sarah Sewau Munroes admirable etching
sent here in addition to her water color
which was given the second Corcoran prize
besides giving mention to the three excel
lent miniatures sent by Caroline S. Yardley
from st. Paul, Mimi. before the inventory
is at all complete or even a general sum-
mary Of the exhibition concluded
After tomorrow and until December Is ths
exhibition will be open to the public without
charge on week days from a. m. to 4 pm.
on Sundays from 80 to 4:3O and on
Wednesday and Friday evenings from 8
10 10. LEILA MECHLIN.