Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-03

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American ethnology. is now on view.
This collection comprises thirty or
more paintings. including the group
recently shown in the Washington
Water Color Clubs annual exhibition,
and constitutes record of trip from
New York to Chile by way of Eng
land. Brazil and Argentine. The first
Of the series was painted az the ship
upon which Mr.. Holmes was pas
senger was passing out of New York
harbor as indeed were the second and
the third, then came number of pure
seascapes. then glimpses OF England
after which follow views of the Portu-
guese coast. a sight of the Bay of BIS
cay, studies of euqatorail skies. impress
sions of Rio harbor. Argentine land
scapes, Andean torrents and. finally. IA
cific coast scenes and inland views In
Bolivia. Great variety of scenery is set
forth and in a manner peculiarly char
acteristic. Mr.. Holmes has the scientist $
love of accuracy together with the artist s
reverence for beauty. His vision is acute.
his hand trained to obedience. He per-
ceives essentials instantly and is able 70
set them down without fumbling. HIS
method. which is varied according to his
subject is always direct. forceful, au-
thoritative. Sometimes he uses body
color and sometimes he does not, but
never does he fail to recall the special
attributes of his medium. His water col
ors could not be mistaken for paintings
in oils or pastels, though they are no
whit less strong impressive. They
have a sparkle. a freshness, vivaclty.
which belong to water color alone-and
to water color only when properly manip-
ulated Sargent and WinSlOw Homer
handle the medium in somewhat this man
ner but comparatively few other paint
ers. 1t is true that some of Mr. Holmes
studies are more attractive than others
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has been obtained somewhat at the eX-
pense of effect. but taken all in all the
work is very even-indeed marvelousy SO
when the fact is recalled that these We're
made day after day. not under special
inspiration. but as the product of con-
slant emotion. And how genuinely ue-
iightful they are, demonstrating most
patiently the joy which the painter found
i'm their transcription. The compositions
are pictorial. the color harmonious and
good Those of the sea are especially
virile and significant. suggesting with
great simplicity the depth and motion OF
the water the vast spaciouSness or the
outlook and the weight of the waves. One
especially may be remarked, The JOY
Gus Sea-" which shows some dolphIns
sporting in the curling waters with grace
full abandonment common to their kind
This indeed is the very essence of the
sea- ION the Atlantic wherein the sun
behind a cloud is seen drawing water
Is no less true. but perhaps more gentle.
while for subtlety of handling and charm
of effect none surpasses a Glimpse of
the North End of Teneriffe Island from
off shore The landscapes while possibly
more usual are equally as engaging. ODD
England" Argentine Meadows" Cattle
Ranges-Argentine." ION the Bolivian
Plateau and Chilean Lane. Bordered
With Lombardy Poplars' all being
notable for fine composition and sympa-
thetic rendering.
A exhibition of color etchnes is in
"A progress in the Veerhoff galleries and
we'll worthy of note. French teachers
alone are represented, but among these
the best There are two or more eX-