Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-23

modeler. Curiously enough his first sub
stantial recognition came from an Amer
lean. the late William T. Walters of Bal
timore through whose fundamentally the
Corcoran Gallery's excellent collection of
Barye's bronzes was acquired. Indeed, Mr..
Hitchcock said. the largest and best collec-
ton Of Baryes work in the world is that
in Baltimore assembled by Mr.. Walters
himself and now the property Of his son.
In that same city. in Mount Vernon
square. Mr.. Hitchcock reminded his audi
ence. some Of the sculptor's monumental
work is to be seen. In addition to re-
viewing the life and influence of Barge
the lecturer showed a number of illustra-
tons Of his most famous works. setting
them forth by means of the stereopticon,
chronologically, and emphasizing their
merit and originality. The subject was
one which at this particular time was
uncommonly interesting. The next meet
Ing of the society will be held on the third
Wednesday in December. at which time
Mrs. Candace Wheeler will deliver an ad-
dress on Interior Decoration
X X
Quite number of the local artists hive
loaned paintings this week to the organi-
cation known as the Columbian Women
for the decoration Of the womens build
ing of the George Washington University.
This building is one of row. on I street
between 18th and 10th streets, occupied
this winter by the university, and was the
scene Tuesday evening of reception
given by President and Mrs. Needham to
the officers Of state universities. Some of
the pictures, notably a group by Mr..
Powell. were loaned especially for this
reception. but the majority are to remain
where they were placed for the winter.
Mr.. Messer contributed a landscape, SUBJ
tlely rendered; Mr.. r. N. Broke, a Wig
orous colorful autumn picture; Mr.. Pow
ell, some Of his characteristic paintings of
Venice and our great western canyons;
Miss Burdette, Miss Sands and Mrs. Child
each an attractive portrait study in pas
still life paintings: Miss Perrie, the little
water color of the Italian salt ship which
was awarded the first prize at one of the
Washington Water Color Clubs recent
exhibitions, and the landscape in the same
medium shown last winter in Philadel-
phia, and Miss Lesley Jackson, a delight
full transcription of a small red house in
country byway. In all it made quite
representative exhibition, and though 1t
was not intended as display 1t bore tes-
timony to the value and charm of local
productions. It was OF course generous
of the artists to loan their works. but 1t
was also gratifying to know that t..ey
had been remembered and appealed to-
illus to production, but it is this which
at home our American painters have so
sadly lacked.
X
Next Saturday, November 30, an ex-
| h of ogp<i
will open in the Hemicycle of the Corco-
ran Gallery. In the afternoon there will
be a private and press view from 1 until
4 o'clock. and in the evening reception
from 8 to II to which the trustees of the
Corcoran Gallery Of Art have issued in
vitations. This exhibition is held in recog-
milton of the SEVENTEEN birthday of the
artist and will be both current and retro
spective. None deserves such distinction
more than Mr.. Max Weyl and there is
every reason to believe that this exhibit
ton will prove an event Of the utmost
interest.
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Work IN the local studios has now begun
in good earnest, and in spite of the fnan-
cial depression majority Of the local
painters have already on hand more than
enough work to insure. busy winter.
And what is more, outside painters of note
are being attracted to the city. This in it.
self Is salutary for 1t Is not enough that
good works of art should be exhibited
here: they must be produced here Also In
this respect the lack Of suitable studio ac-
commodations is to be deplored and the
desirability as well as wisdom Of provid-
ing such quarters made patent. Again
and again the inquiry is made, why has
Washington no studio building?
Mr.. Harold Macdonald, who has 'impro-
vised studio by putting in a top light in
an old building on 18th street, has lust
painted portrait of Lieut.. Commander
Edward Simpson which must not only
stand with his best-but with the best of
current production. A little less than
half length. 1t represents the sitter in uni
form with his military cloak thrown over
his right shoulder. The figure is turned
slightly to the left, but the face is toward
the obServer-the pose Is easy but alert
Broadly painted it is still carefully fin
ished. the textures are admirably repro
duced, the planes nicely manipulated. 1t
is strong, vital. convincing-a simple,
straightforward portrait and unQuestion-
ably a work Of art.
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MISS Josephine GlOetZner mas Deen doing
some interesting work In her M street
studio this fall, making portrait studies
and painting some still life groups. Miss
Gloetzner studied in Munich at the Kunst-
lerinnen Verein (Women's Art Association
under Junk one of the most distinguished
Of the modern German painters, and her
work gives much promise. It is strong
though perhaps still little cropping and
very individual. Her portrait studies in
charcoal are vigorously modelled and ex-
ceedingly well drawn and many of her oil
paintings show good values and fine color
She uses an extremely simple palette, and.
as the painters of earlier days. prepares
her own pigments. Especially pleasing is
picture she has recently produced in oils
mos in Chinese jar. This she has treat
ed broadly but effectively. retaining the
spirit Of the flowers and yet using them as
factor in decorative device. There is
little doubt but what Miss Gloetzner is one
of those who in the future will be heard
from.
Miss Anna Sands has recently made a
portrait study about half life sizs of
young girl standing with her right elbow
! on high ledge and her head in her hand.
Her robe is loose and falls in flowing
lines; the figure droops and the pose is
restful Primarily it was study in COL
or duh coppery hue being taken as the
keynote of the scheme; but 1t has re-