Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-03-08

noyer which opened the first of
March In the hemicycle hall of
the Corcoran Gallery of Arts, Is
of very definite interest Twenty-Five
pictures in all are shown. eighteen of
which are by Mr.. Nichols These are
hung in single line, well spaced and in
agreeable juxtaposition. The canvases
are not large and are rather intimate in
character. They do not, as do some paint
i ings of the present day, smite the visitor
| in the face upon entrance to the gallery.
but rather invite thoughtful inspection.
| Mr. Nichols is well known in this city,
having resided here until within the past
| few years. He is member of the Society
of Washington Artists and Of the Wash
ington Water Color Club, and has con-
tributede notable works to the exhibitions
of both organizations. His paintings have
always had worth and charm. He has a
/ keen sense of the pictorial. but also a
true knowledge of art; seeking picturesque
themes, he has not forgotten the necessity
of acquiring technical skill. He is a good
| craftsman and an able technician. Fur
thermore, he has broad sympathies, un-
usual versatility.
/ The paintings shown by Mr.. Nichols In
/ the present. exhibition are marked by
| great variety. No.. entitled Hills
| of Westchester," is a summer landscape,
| green and blue and is painted in a broad
|. and spontaneous manner. No. 2, en-.
titled September Haze" is gray anG
| green, and shows a more minute treat
| ment of detail. No. 3, on the other hand
| is crisper and more virile representing
| late afternoon of a February day in bi
! of woodland. Nos. 4, 5, = and "a are al
| winter wood pictures. each interpret
| ing this interesting theme in a little
different mood. but with equal insight
| and ability Mr.. Nichols evidently knows
the anatomy Of trees, for those he paints
stand firm in the ground, and take their
place In the general composition. His
coloring is good, his tones nicely ad-
justed and related "The Rocks Of Chat
| tos'' is a. marine-a view Of rocks and sea
gotten from high point of vantage
|, Probably it is early morning, and the sun
is not yet high, for it's light trails across
the water and bejewels its delicate opal
escent tints. 1t is a big subject treated
with much. subtlety. =. - 80 = =
turne and exceedingly clever Across q
stretch Of snow a little house Is seen,
In the Window OF which a. yellow hight
betokening warmth and life is noted.
The effect is excellent. and gained ap-
parently with little effort. These are all
| pictures of sound merit, -.a..
|, Mr. Cornoyer's eleven paintings lend
much in interest. To his Afternoon,
Madison SQUARE the place Of honor has
been given, This is an admirable city
picture. .afferding. not merely a portrait
| of place, but an interpretation of spirit.
4 Every city has a character OF its own,
7 determined. more or less by, various To-
calities Madison Square is one OF the de-
| termining factors in the composite i'm
preston of New York. Surrounded by
| great buildings Of varying types. brood
| ed over by the. tower. designed by STAN
| ford White, it upturns its face to the
| skies with serenity quite undisturbed.
| Thus Mr.. Cornoyer has pictured it with
| it's passing throngs Of people. its sun
! shine and shadow. After the Rain, 59th
Street" is. another characteristic New
| York picture. Everything is very wet.
| the air is heavy with, moisture. lovely
gray reflections bespatter the street, UP
| and down which traflc, half serious hall
| frivolous, passes.
+ AFTERNOON, Old New York. gives yet