Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-16

painter. For instance, Joseph de Camp
shows portrait of Frank Duveneck,
who both as an artist and teacher is
widely known. Annie Traquair Lang
sends a portrait of William NJ. Chase.
who has also made large contributions
to art in America, both individually and
through his pupils; Eugene r.. Spelcher
shows a portrait of Charles Dana Gibson,
the we'll known illustrator. and Hugh II.
Breckenridge one of DR.. Edgar f. Smith
!, of the University of Pennsylvania
OF childrens portraits there are quite
few. and very excellent-notably one of
Ralph" the little son of Ralph Adams
Cram by Mrs. Adelaide Cole Chase of
Boston. and another of a little lass of
about the same age, "Olivia." the daugh-
ter of the Rev. Arson Phelps Stokes.
painted by Lydia Field Emmett. These
are peculiarly significant works, both as
examples of fluent and virile treatment
and as sympathetic interpretations of
childhood.
Aside from portraits much might be
said of the figure paintings which claim
pre-eminent place. First among these by
common consent must come THE Cos
SIP" by John w. Alexander. a picture of
a vivacious and attractive young woman
in hat and summer gown seated before an
open window drinking cup of tea. This
Is a delightfully."- picturesque composition
and an altogether charming painting. The
color scheme to begin with is exquisite.
the flow of line is graceful to the further
est degree, and the whole is envelOped in
luminous tone and all pervading atmos-
phere. There is no suggestion of paint
medium is entirely forgotten, as also is
method, in the complete satisfaction and
delight of the result.
Frank W. Benson shows a head of his
daughter in which is found some of this
same quality. He also exhibits d finished
outdoor study of two young girls under
the trees that is luminous. atmospheric
and colorful-a fresh personal expression
full of artistic feeling and skill.
Figure Painting.
Robert W. Vonnoh sends a figure paint
ing on a small scale that is notable-the
figure of a young woman in blue gown
silhouetted against the light. James X.
Hopkins presents a somewhat similar
scheme, likewise admirably rendered Carl
Melchers is represented by three can
vases the most notable of which is prob
ably his portrait of 1.-The Fencing Mas
ter" single life-sized figure, occupying
narrow panel-shaped canvas-a force
full work. Ralph Clarkson of Chicago
contributes a full-length figure in blue
a Daughter of Armenia which is an ex-
cellent piece of academic painting done
with trained skill and showing fine per-
ception-the influence of the present up
held by the traditions of the past.
1t is imposs BILE to mention all-even
hAlf-and yet note should be made of
two interesting canvases by ii. o. Tanner,
one a picture of Christ learning to read
at his mothers knee; of a portrait study
by Louis Mayer of Milwaukee, which
possesses some specially fine qualities,
and of a painting by Robert MacCameron,
entitled waiting for the Doctor" which
is so we'll painted that the theme. pain
full as 1t may be, loses vulgarity and gains
pathos; and of two paintings by Charles
w. Hawthorne in his characteristic
manner.
Attention. too may well be called to
paintings by John Mcclure Hami. ton. an
American residing in England, of Glad
stone. at Hawarden, and of Gen. Booth
both OF which are rendered in rather
frosty tones, but with evident conviction
and truth.
Numerous genre paintings of great ex-
cellence will be found scattered through
the exhibition. To only few can refer
ence here be made. THE Breakfast"
by William NJ. Paxton has plea sing anal
tiles. though it's character is rather illus
trative and of ephemera, interest. /. III.
Caliga's picture. The Seamstress." is a
unified composition. in which certain
passages are beautifully rendered: Rob
ert Reid's THE Goldfish" has much TO
commend it-much to be reckoned as dis
tinction: So. also. has La Toilette" by
Myron Barlow, and Summer" by Eliza
beth Nourse. which when shown last
spring in the Salon attracted much at.
tention. L. w. Dewing is represented
ana well: Abbott Thayer and George de
forest Brush are also represented, but.
unfortunately, very poorly
There are some excellent lAndscapes
works representing the tendencies and
accomplishment of the several schools
the tonalists. impressionists, plain
artists and others George FSmer
Schoneid Is seen at his best in FEB
ruary Morning. j. Francis Murphy
never painted a more Charming JittIe
canvas that "A Showery Day" shown
here. Redfeld contributes not only
characteristic landscape, but two un-
usual and impressive nocturnes-the
city and the river at night; Bruce
Crane sends an engaging picture of
brown. bare hillside; John f. Carl
son is represented by a superb winter
wood interior; Metcalf sends his "Red