Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-30

what of the picture? 1t lives and
possesses to the present time charm
decorative, quality. and manifests a
naive feeling for the picturesque, ar
evident delight in incident. The picture
is full of surprises-a combination OF
many little pictures in one. CuriOusly
enough, there is something in this old
old painting which finds re-echo in the
most extreme of the modern work, a
suggested tendency which strangely re-
tates the past and the present
In this same collection are two primi-
tive paintings ascribed to the school of
Mantagne-portraits Of doge of Venice
and his wife-very simple. but at the
over, charming scene on the English
channel by Stanfield, reminiscent of Tur-
ner, besides a pastel by Raphael Mengs.
supposedly a portrait of his father, and
other interesting works.
X X
John r. KEY is holding an exhibition
of his works in room adjoining his
studio In the Corcoran building. On one
wall are hung series OF his charcoal
drawings, and on the other his paintings
in oil. Mr.. Key Is a native of Washing
ton., the nephew of the author of 1.-The
Star Spangled Banner" and an artist of
much distinction. He had a studio in
ployed in the coast survey. and was
friend of The eccentric genius Few in
deed handle charcoal as skilfully as he
His drawings in this medium resemble
the finest of Autographs or meZzotlnt en-
cravings, with perhaps an added touch
of SpOntaneity.
All set forth in this exhibition are land
scapes, and the majority are OF SUD ec' 5
found in the immediate neiehborhood OF
this CITY One which is peculiarly charm
I'M 30 Of ha Potomac
the Aqueduct bridge at sunset. showing
the great beauty of the river al TINS
point Another is a theme found IN the
vicinity of Alexandria. the river and a
bit of the shore. which are delightfully."-
picturesque: while yet third trans
scribes a grotto of oak trees at Arlington
Mr. Key has made special STUDY OF
trees. and knows their anatomy well TO
him each has its individuality, ana ne
pictures them as strong and living.
Mr.. Keys paintings have also much 10
recommend them. Many will remember
with pleasure the little f1owery garden
which represented this painter In the
Corcoran Gallerys last biennial exhibit
ton. and will be glad to renew acauaint-
ance with the garden as set forth In this
studio display from other viewpoints
Among the more recent of Mr.. Keys
paintings shown are two of sunset scenes
one across a stretch of valley and the
other In a level. open country. Both are
strong. coIorful and luminous. Another
of Mr.. KEYS paintings calls for men
tion-a picture Of the Octagon-the his
toric house designed by Thornton. the
architect of the Capitol. for Col. Tayloe
and occupied after the burning Of Wash
ington by the Madisons. which now Is
the permanent home of the American
Institute of Architects. Mr.. Key is one
Of the few artists who has discovered
the picturesqueness of this city and has
put his discovery to good purpose. His
exhibition will continue through the
coming week.
QUITE q number of Washington
artists will be represented in an
exhibition to be held in Henderson, n. c.,
next week in connection with the an
nual meeting of the North Carolina Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs. The exhi-