Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-18
marked progress is shown by Josefine
Gloetzner in her portraits both Of her
mother and of Mgr. Russell.
Studies of Still Life.


Studies of Still Life.
Some excellent still life studies are
shown. Aline Solomon sends two, one a
brass jar filled with marigolds and the
other bowl of pink blossoms with other
objects Mrs Leisenring shows a study
of the mantel in her dining room, a white
! marble shelf on which, before a mirror,
stand figurines and vases of pink roses
Edith NJ Harris sends bowl Of pink
roses, which in manner of treatment re-
calls Walter Shirlaw's handling Of a
similar theme. She also contributes a
bowl of peonies which has exceptionally
| fine quality. Groups of still life by Lena
Lautenslager. Myron Davis Smith, Emil
lie NJ. Wightman and Elizabeth Muhl-
hofer commend themselves through merit.
a delightful color note is supplied by a
group of ten or more little pictures by
William Baxter ClossOn. None Is much
larger than a sheet of note paper, and
each is framed separately with narrow
black molding. AS they are hung they
suggest at a glance color mosaic, but
as one approaches they resolve themselves
into individual notes. They are literally
impressions Of color, Of form. of motion
and life; they are sparkling, vivacious.
signifcant-in a word. thoroughly out Of
the ordinary and delightful.
Many Small Pictures.
There are more little pictures than are
| usual in an exhibition Of oil paintings
Ruel Pardee Tolman shows several. both
figures and landscapes. seriously studied
and obviously sincere, by all means the
best work which Mr.. Tolman has as yet
exhibited.
James Henry Moser is better known as
water colorist than as painter in oils
but medium does not materially signify
and the stamp of his individuality can
readily be discerned in the poetic little
Landscape he has contributed to this show.
Not far from Mr.. Moser's picture is to
be seen a landscape by new exhibitor,
! and one who shows much promise, VIM
field Scott Cline, who, as a photographer.
scape he sends is broadly painted. and
shows excellent quality, not only of brush
work, but of tone.
Sculpture Exhibit.
The sculpture exhibit is larger than
usual. and more interesting. A wall foun-
tain, showing a sea urchin holding dol
phin, designed and modelled by L. S. J.
Dunbar. has the place of honor on the
fiat wall, while grouped about it are
plaques. reliefs and small works in the
round. In addition to the fountain Mr.
Dunbar shows several strong portrait
busts and a little statuette. the latter a
portrait of the late Thomas +. Walsh.
II. X. Bush-Brown has very generally
lent the full-size cast of the White Wom-
an of the Seneca Tribe which was re-
Gently erected as memorial In Letch-
worth Park, in the Genesee valley, New
York. 1t shows the heroic woman. honor
ed In history, in the garb Of an Indian
carrying her baby as papoose on her
back. 1t is near where her cabin stood
that this statue has been erected in the
woodland park. Mr. BushBrown also is
represented by baby's head. and little
statuette of a mother and child, THE Pic
ture Book
There is peculiar charm in whatever
Miss Clara Hill models, touch of In
dividuality which distinguishes her work
In this exhibition she shows a charming
little door knocker, an imaginary Wing
ed Head" and an overmantel modelled in
high relief for the residence Of Mr. and
Mrs. Hobart Nichols, at Bronxville, N. Y.
Jerome Conner shows some interesting
reliefs, among which is portrait of Walt
Whitman, presumably modelled some
years ago. Richard G. Paine and G. B.
Turner both show animals well studied
and sympathetically modelled.
This exhibition. which opens tonight,
will be free to the public from tomorrow
until March 81 on week days and Tues
day and Friday evenings. 1t will be found
of interest and worth.
LEILA MECHLIN.